LOUDNESS 3 l FLAT —30dB Turn until the desired volume is 2 I0 obtained. 3 9 4 8 5 76 WARNING If the CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch (or PURE DIRECT switch for AX-496 only) is pressed to turn it on with the LOUDNESS control set at a certain level, the sound will suddenly increase and may damage your ears or the speakers. (The LOUDNESS control function may be bypassed.) For this reason, be sure to press the CD/ DVD DIRECT AMP switch (or PURE DIRECT switch for AX-496 only) after lowering the volume or after checking that the LOUDNESS control is properly set. TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions given below do not help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. English Problem Cause What to Do The unit cannot be turned on or turns off suddenly soon after the power is turned on. Power cord is not plugged in nor completely inserted. Firmly plug in the power cord. The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch on the rear panel is not set to either end. Set the switch to either end when this unit is off. This unit does not work normally. There is an influence of strong external noise (lightning, excessive static electricity, etc.) or a misoperation on this unit while using this unit. Turn off this unit by pressing the POWER switch. After about 30 seconds have passed, turn on this unit and operate this unit again. No sound. Incorrect output cord connections. Connect the cords properly. If the problem persists, the cords may be defective. Appropriate input source is not selected. Select an appropriate input source with the INPUT selector. The SPEAKERS switches are not set properly. Set the corresponding SPEAKERS switch to the ON position. Speaker connections are not secure. Secure the connections. The sound suddenly goes off. The protection circuit has been activated because of short circuit etc. Turn off this unit by pressing the POWER switch, and then turn this unit on to reset the protection circuit. Only one of the speakers produces the sound. Incorrect setting of the BALANCE control. Adjust it to the appropriate position. Incorrect cord connections. Connect the cords properly. If the problem persists, the cords may be defective. There is a lack of bass and no ambience. The + and – wires are connected in reverse at the amplifier or speakers. Connect the speaker wires in the correct phase (+ and –). Sound “hums”. Incorrect cord connections. Firmly connect the audio plugs. If the problem persists, the cords may be defective. No connection from the turntable to the GND terminal. Make the GND connection between the turntable and this unit. The volume level is low while playing a record. The record is being played on a turntable with an MC cartridge. The turntable should be connected to this unit through the MC head amplifier. The volume level cannot be increased, or sound is distorted. The component connected to the TAPE OUT or MD OUT terminals of this unit is turned off. Turn on the power to the component. The sound is degraded when listening with the headphones connected to the compact disc player or tape deck that are connected with this unit. This unit is turned off or in the standby mode. Turn on the power to this unit. Sound level is low. The LOUDNESS control is functioning. Set the LOUDNESS control to the FLAT position. The input source cannot be changed, though the INPUT selector is turned. The CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch is ON. Switch off the CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch. Using the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls does not affect the tone. The CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch (or PURE DIRECT switch for AX-496 only) is ON. The CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch (or PURE DIRECT switch for AX-496 only) must be switched OFF to use those controls. The remote control does not work. The batteries of this remote control are weak. Replace the batteries with new ones. The remote control does not function properly. Wrong distance or angle. The remote control will function from a maximum range of 6 meters and no more than 30 degrees off-axis from the front panel. Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter type fluorescent lamp etc.) is striking the remote control sensor of the main unit. Reposition of the main unit. E-13 SPECIFICATIONS Power Section Minimum RMS Output Power 8W, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.019% THD ...................................................... 85W+85W ...................................................... 60W+60W Maximum Output Power (EIAJ) (1 kHz, 10% THD) 8/6W ........................................................................ 130/150W 6W ................................................................................... 110W Dynamic Power (IHF) 8/6/4/2W ........................................ 130/150/185/220W ........................................ 100/120/140/150W DIN Standard Output Power (4W, 1 kHz, 0.7% T...