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B G R
AX-9
Natural Sound Stereo Integrated Amplifier
Préampli/ampli de puissance stéréo de la série “Natural Sound”
Natural Sound Stereo-Verstärker
Natural Sound Integrerad Stereo Förstärkare
Amplificatore integrato stereo a Suono Naturale
Amplificador integrado estéreo de Sonido Natural
Natural Sound Geïntegreerde Stereo Versterker
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
BRUKSANVISNING
MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
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l SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained. l ACCESSOIRES FOURNIS Après le déballage, vérifier que les pièces suivantes sont incluses. l MITGELIEFERTES ZUBEHÖR Nach dem Auspacken überprüfen, ob die folgenden Teile vorhanden sind. l MEDFÖLJANDE TILLBEHÖR Kontrollera efter det apparaten packats upp att följande delar finns med. l ACCESSORI IN DOTAZIONE Verificare che tutte le parti seguenti siano contenute nell’imballaggio dell’apparecchio. l ACCESORIOS IN
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English Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA stereo amplifier. FEATURES l 50W + 50W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.03% THD, 20–20,000 Hz l High Dynamic Power, Low Impedance Drive Capability l PURE DIRECT Switch to Reproduce the Purest Source Sound l Remote Control Capability CONTENTS Supplied Accessories .........................................................................................2 Caution ......................................................................................................
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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. 1. To assure the finest performance, please read this manual For U.K. customers carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the plug supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and an 2. Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place – away from windows, appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For details, refer to the heat sources, sources of excessive vibration, dust, moisture and i
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English 30° NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Battery installation Remote control transmitter operation range Remote control sensor 2 1 Within approximately 6 m (19.7 feet) 3 Battery replacement Notes l There should be no large obstacles between the remote If you find that the remote control transmitter must be used control transmitter and the main unit. closer to the main unit, the batteries are weak. Replace both l If the remote control sensor is directly illuminated by strong batter
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CONNECTIONS Never plug in this unit and other components until all connections are completed. l When making connections between this unit and other components, be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Also, refer to the owner’s manual for each component to be connected to this unit. l If you have YAMAHA components numbered as 1, 2, 3, etc. on the rear panel, connections can be made easily by making sure to connect the o
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English CONNECTING SPEAKERS l Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to your speakers with wire One or two speaker systems can be connected to this unit. of the proper gauge, cut as short as possible. If the If you connect only one speaker system, connect it to either connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the the SPEAKERS A or B terminals. l speakers. Make sure that the polarity of the speaker wires is Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the correct, that is, + and – marki
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CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS FRONT PANEL 12 345 6 7 8 INPUT VOLUME NATURAL SOUND STEREO AMPLIFIER AX 9 STANDBY/ON PURE TAPE DIRECT MONITOR AUXTAPE TUNER MD CD PHONO SLEEP 0l0 PHONES SPEAKERS PURE TAPE BASS TREBLE BALANCE DIRECT MONITOR AB 0 0 ON ON OFF OFF –+ – + LR 90 A BC D E 1 Power indicator 0 PHONES jack PHONES Lights up while the power to this unit is on. When you listen with headphones, connect the headphones to the 2 STANDBY/ON switch PHONES jack. Press this switch to turn the po
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English REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER The remote control transmitter provided with this unit is designed to control all the most commonly used functions of this unit. If the CD player, tuner or tape deck connected to this unit are YAMAHA components designed for remote control compatibility, then this remote control transmitter will also control various functions of each component. For Control of This Unit 1 SLEEP timer key This unit is automatically turned into the standby mode one hour after this
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OPERATIONS TO PLAY A SOURCE 2 3 1, 6 INPUT VOLUME NATURAL SOUND STEREO AMPLIFIER AX 9 STANDBY/ON PURE TAPE DIRECT MONITOR AUXTAPE TUNER MD CD PHONO SLEEP 0l0 SPEAKERS PURE TAPE PHONES BASS TREBLE BALANCE DIRECT MONITOR AB 0 0 ON ON OFF OFF –+ – + LR 47 7 1 4 Select the speakers to be used. VOLUME SPEAKERS AB ON ON OFF OFF 0l0 Set to the “0” position. If you use two speaker systems, press both the A and B * switches. 2 Turn the power on. STANDBY/ON 5 Play the source. VOLUME 6 Lights up. 3
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English TO RECORD A SOURCE TO TAPE (OR MD) 12 INPUT VOLUME NATURAL SOUND STEREO AMPLIFIER AX 9 STANDBY/ON PURE TAPE DIRECT MONITORAUXTAPE TUNER MD CD PHONO SLEEP 0l0 PHONES SPEAKERS PURE TAPE BASS TREBLE BALANCE DIRECT MONITOR AB 0 0 ON ON OFF OFF LR –+ – + 4 1 Select the source to be recorded. 3 Begin recording on the tape deck (or MD recorder etc.) connected to this unit. INPUT 4 If the tape deck connected to the TAPE terminals on the rear of this unit is used for recording, you can mo
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Adjusting the BALANCE control Selecting the SPEAKER system Adjust the balance of the output volume to the left and right Because one or two speaker systems can be connected to this speakers to compensate for sound imbalance caused from unit, the SPEAKERS switches allow you to select speaker speaker location or listening room conditions. system A or B, or both at once. SPEAKERS BALANCE AB ON ON OFF OFF LR Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE Using the PURE DIRECT switch controls You can enjoy the purest
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English TROUBLESHOOTING If the unit fails to operate normally, check the following points to determine whether the fault can be corrected by the simple measures suggested. If it cannot be corrected, or if the fault is not listed in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help. SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY The unit fails to turn on when the Power cord is not plugged in or is not Firmly plug in the power cord. STANDBY/ON switch is pres
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SPECIFICATIONS Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel Total Harmonic Distortion (20 Hz to 20 kHz) 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.03% THD .......................50W+50W PHONO MM to REC OUT ...........................................0.02% CD/TUNER/TAPE/MD/AUX to SP OUT (25W/8 ohms)..0.02% Dynamic Power per Channel (by IHF Dynamic Headroom measuring method) Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A Network) 8/6/4/2 ohms.................................................78/88/100/112W PHONO MM (5 mV Input Shorted)......
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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 FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 77312 MARNE-LA-VALLEE CEDEX02, FRANCE YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD W
