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Yamaha AX-596 Owner's Manual

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Summary of AX-596

  • Page 1

    I ax-596 stereo amplifier amplificateur stereo owner’s manual mode d’emploi u c a.

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Ii • explanation of graphical symbols the lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to pe...

  • Page 3: III

    Iii we want you listening for a lifetime yamaha and the electronic industries association’s consumer electronics group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion – and, most ...

  • Page 4: Unpacking

    Iv unpacking after unpacking, check that the following items are contained. Deballage après le déballage, vérifier que les pièces suivantes sont incluses. ● remote control ● télécommande ● batteries (size aa, r6, um-3) ● piles (format aa, r6, um-3) cd/dvd tape md tuner phono aux + – a/b/c/d/e deck a...

  • Page 5: Features

    English e- 1 thank you for selecting this yamaha stereo amplifier. Features v 100w + 100w (8 Ω ) rms output power, 0.015% thd, 20–20,000 hz v highly dynamic power, low impedance drive capability v continuously variable loudness control v cd/dvd direct amp switch used to reproduce the purest cd and d...

  • Page 6

    E- 2 1. To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. 2. Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place – away from windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration, dust, moisture and cold. Avoid sources of humming (transforme...

  • Page 7

    English e- 3 30 ° 30 ° remote control operation range notes ● the area between the remote control and the main unit must be clear of large obstacles. ● do not expose the remote control sensor to strong lighting, in particular, an inverter type fluorescent lamp; otherwise, the remote control may not ...

  • Page 8: Front Panel

    E- 4 front panel controls and their functions natural sound stereo amplifier ax–596 volume l6 20 28 40 60 l2 8 4 2 0 –db phones bass 5 5 4 3 2 l 0 l 2 3 4 treble 5 5 4 3 2 l 0 l 2 3 4 balance 5 5 4 3 2 l 0 l 2 3 4 l r speakers a on off b standby/on power on off standby input pure direct cd/dvd direc...

  • Page 9

    English e- 5 8 phones jack when you listen with headphones, connect the headphones to the phones jack and set both speakers a and b switches to the off position. 9 speakers press the switch a or b (or both) inward (on) for the speakers you will use. Press and release the switch outward (off) for the...

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    E- 6 for control of this unit 1 standby/on press this key to turn on this unit or turn it into the standby mode. This key can be used only when the power switch on the main unit is set in the on position. Standby mode in this state, this unit consumes a very small quantity of power to receive infrar...

  • Page 11: Connections

    English e- 7 gnd phono 2 tuner 3 in (play) 4 tape out (rec) 3 in (play) 4 out (rec) md aux a b caution see instruction manual for correct setting. Impedance selector set before power on a or b : 6 Ω min. /speaker a b : i2 Ω min. /speaker a or b : 4 Ω min. /speaker a b : 8 Ω min. /speaker switched i2...

  • Page 12: Connecting Speakers

    E- 8 m connecting speakers connect the speakers terminals to your speakers with the wire with the proper gauge (keep it as short as possible). If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers. Make sure that the + and – polarity markings of the speaker wires are observed and s...

  • Page 13: Rear Panel Parts

    English e- 9 m rear panel parts gnd terminal (for turntable use) connecting the ground wire of the turntable to the gnd terminal will normally minimize hum, but in some cases better results may be obtained with the ground wire disconnected. Pre out/main in terminals removing the jumper pins from the...

  • Page 14: Operation

    E- 10 volume l6 20 28 40 60 l2 8 4 2 0 –db phones bass 5 5 4 3 2 l 0 l 2 3 4 treble 5 5 4 3 2 l 0 l 2 3 4 balance 5 5 4 3 2 l 0 l 2 3 4 l r speakers a on off b standby/on power on off standby input cd/dvd direct amp aux phono tuner cd/dvd tape md loudness 5 6 7 4 3 2 l flat i0 —30db 9 8 rec out cd/d...

  • Page 15: 4, 6, 7

    English e- 11 1 follow the steps 1–3 of “playing a source” on page 10. 2 select the source you want to record. 3 play the source. 4 select the source with the input selector and adjust volume to check the sound output. M recording a source to tape (or md) 5 begin recording on the tape deck (or md re...

  • Page 16: Sound Control

    E- 12 adjusting the balance control adjust the balance of the output volume to the left and right speakers to compensate for sound imbalance caused by speaker location or listening room conditions. Using the cd/dvd direct amp switch you can enjoy the purest possible sound from your cd or dvd player ...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    English e- 13 problem the unit cannot be turned on or turns off suddenly soon after the power is turned on. This unit does not work normally. No sound. The sound suddenly goes off. Only one of the speakers produces the sound. There is a lack of bass and no ambience. Sound “hums”. The volume level is...

  • Page 18: Specifications

    E- 14 specifications power section minimum rms output power 8 Ω , 20 hz to 20 khz, 0.015% thd ................ 100w+100w maximum output power (eiaj) (1 khz, 10% thd) 8/6 Ω ........................................................................ 145/170w dynamic power (ihf) 8/6/4/2 Ω ...................

  • Page 19

    - 1 yamaha electronics corporation, usa 6660 orangethorpe ave., buena park, calif. 90620, u.S.A. Yamaha canada music ltd. 135 milner ave., scarborough, ontario m1s 3r1, canada yamaha electronik europa g.M.B.H. Siemensstr, 22-34, 25462 rellingen, bei hamburg, f.R. Of germany yamaha electronique franc...