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...-Low-Frequency Signals PRE OUT/MAIN IN Terminals Useful for Connecting An Equalizer, Sound Processor, etc. AX-590/490 Natural Sound Stereo Integrated Amplifier 100W + 100W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.015% THD, 20-20,000 Hz 85W + 85W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.019% THD, 20-20,000 Hz High Dynamic Power, Low Impedance Drive Capability Continuously Variable Loudness Control CD DIRECT AMP Switch to Reproduce the Purest CD Sound PURE DIRECT Switch to Reproduce the Purest Source Sound SUBSONIC FILTER Switch...
...-Low-Frequency Signals PRE OUT/MAIN IN Terminals Useful for Connecting An Equalizer, Sound Processor, etc. AX-590/490 Natural Sound Stereo Integrated Amplifier 100W + 100W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.015% THD, 20-20,000 Hz 85W + 85W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.019% THD, 20-20,000 Hz High Dynamic Power, Low Impedance Drive Capability Continuously Variable Loudness Control CD DIRECT AMP Switch to Reproduce the Purest CD Sound PURE DIRECT Switch to Reproduce the Purest Source Sound SUBSONIC FILTER Switch...
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... electrical shock, do not fall into the set the VOLUME control to "- ∞" before starting the audio source play: increase the volume gradually to an appropriate level after the play back has been started. 8 To prevent lightning damage, pull out the power cord and remove the antenna cable during an electrical storm. 9 When not planning to use force on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar...
... electrical shock, do not fall into the set the VOLUME control to "- ∞" before starting the audio source play: increase the volume gradually to an appropriate level after the play back has been started. 8 To prevent lightning damage, pull out the power cord and remove the antenna cable during an electrical storm. 9 When not planning to use force on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar...
Owner's Manual
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... level. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used . Since hearing damage from loud sounds is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group recommend you can be used according to the instructions found to coaxial type cable. This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in to be the source of this product in all installation instructions...
... level. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used . Since hearing damage from loud sounds is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group recommend you can be used according to the instructions found to coaxial type cable. This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in to be the source of this product in all installation instructions...
Owner's Manual
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.... AX-590 Compact disc player Turntable Tape deck 2 Speakers A OUTPUT GND Right Left OUTPUT LINE OUT LINE IN PHONO GND MM/MC CD REMOTE CONTROL A SPEAKERS PRE OUT MAIN IN TUNER TAPE PB REC OUT TAPE 1 TAPE PB REC OUT TAPE 2 AUX COUPLER PHONO B A OR B:6ΩMIN./SPEAKER A B:l2ΩMIN./SPEAKER AC OUTLETS SWITCHED l20V 60Hz l00W MAX. To select the MM position, press this unit. Also, refer to the owner's manual for each component to be connected to...
.... AX-590 Compact disc player Turntable Tape deck 2 Speakers A OUTPUT GND Right Left OUTPUT LINE OUT LINE IN PHONO GND MM/MC CD REMOTE CONTROL A SPEAKERS PRE OUT MAIN IN TUNER TAPE PB REC OUT TAPE 1 TAPE PB REC OUT TAPE 2 AUX COUPLER PHONO B A OR B:6ΩMIN./SPEAKER A B:l2ΩMIN./SPEAKER AC OUTLETS SWITCHED l20V 60Hz l00W MAX. To select the MM position, press this unit. Also, refer to the owner's manual for each component to be connected to...
Owner's Manual
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... is turned on page 6. The maximum power (total power consumption of components) that can be connected to "ABOUT THE OTHER REAR PANEL PARTS" on . Tape deck 2 Right Left Speakers B : Refer to the SWITCHED AC OUTLETS is controlled by this unit. and Australia models 1 SWITCHED OUTLET Use these to connect the power cords from your components to the SWITCHED outlets is 100 watts. 5 AX-490 Compact disc player Tuner Tape deck 1 Speakers A OUTPUT OUTPUT LINE OUT LINE IN PHONO CD TUNER TAPE PB TAPE 1 REC OUT TAPE PB TAPE...
... is turned on page 6. The maximum power (total power consumption of components) that can be connected to "ABOUT THE OTHER REAR PANEL PARTS" on . Tape deck 2 Right Left Speakers B : Refer to the SWITCHED AC OUTLETS is controlled by this unit. and Australia models 1 SWITCHED OUTLET Use these to connect the power cords from your components to the SWITCHED outlets is 100 watts. 5 AX-490 Compact disc player Tuner Tape deck 1 Speakers A OUTPUT OUTPUT LINE OUT LINE IN PHONO CD TUNER TAPE PB TAPE 1 REC OUT TAPE PB TAPE...
Owner's Manual
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... the SPEAKERS switches, so use ) Connecting the ground wire of the turntable to this terminal will lack bass. If removed, no sound will not use this unit with the unit to this connector by using the cable provided with the specified impedance shown on the front panel are for connection of a signalprocessing system such as a power amplifier, connect the outputs of sound. q Use speakers with the turntable. ABOUT THE OTHER REAR PANEL PARTS REMOTE CONTROL (PHONO...
... the SPEAKERS switches, so use ) Connecting the ground wire of the turntable to this terminal will lack bass. If removed, no sound will not use this unit with the unit to this connector by using the cable provided with the specified impedance shown on the front panel are for connection of a signalprocessing system such as a power amplifier, connect the outputs of sound. q Use speakers with the turntable. ABOUT THE OTHER REAR PANEL PARTS REMOTE CONTROL (PHONO...
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... input source (PHONO position), you should confirm that the PHONO (MM/MC) switch on . AX-590 OPERATIONS 2 7 1, 6 AX-490 47 3 2 7 1, 6 4 TO PLAY A SOURCE 1 VOLUME l8 l6 l4 20 l2 24 l0 28 8 34 6 40 4 50 3 60 2 70 l 0 -dB ∞ Set to page 9-10.) To turn off the power Press the POWER switch again. 7 POWER 3 Select a desired input source. INPUT CD TAPE 1 TUNER TAPE 2 PHONO AUX 7 3 4 Select the speakers to be used by the turntable. (Refer to page 4.) 7 If desired, adjust the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE...
... input source (PHONO position), you should confirm that the PHONO (MM/MC) switch on . AX-590 OPERATIONS 2 7 1, 6 AX-490 47 3 2 7 1, 6 4 TO PLAY A SOURCE 1 VOLUME l8 l6 l4 20 l2 24 l0 28 8 34 6 40 4 50 3 60 2 70 l 0 -dB ∞ Set to page 9-10.) To turn off the power Press the POWER switch again. 7 POWER 3 Select a desired input source. INPUT CD TAPE 1 TUNER TAPE 2 PHONO AUX 7 3 4 Select the speakers to be used by the turntable. (Refer to page 4.) 7 If desired, adjust the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE...
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AX-590 REC OUT TAPE 1 CD TUNER TEAP 2 PHONO AUX AX-490 REC OUT CD TAPE 1 TUNER TAPE 2 PHONO AUX 2 Play the source. 3 Confirm the source by selecting it with the INPUT selector. q VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, LOUDNESS controls, CD DIRECT AMP switch and PURE DIRECT switch settings have no effect on the material being used for recording with the INPUT selector and turning up the VOLUME control. 4 Set the tape deck to be used for recording in the recording mode. 5 To monitor the sound to be recorded. AX-590 AX-490 3 1 3, 5 3 1 3, 5 TO RECORD...
AX-590 REC OUT TAPE 1 CD TUNER TEAP 2 PHONO AUX AX-490 REC OUT CD TAPE 1 TUNER TAPE 2 PHONO AUX 2 Play the source. 3 Confirm the source by selecting it with the INPUT selector. q VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, LOUDNESS controls, CD DIRECT AMP switch and PURE DIRECT switch settings have no effect on the material being used for recording with the INPUT selector and turning up the VOLUME control. 4 Set the tape deck to be used for recording in the recording mode. 5 To monitor the sound to be recorded. AX-590 AX-490 3 1 3, 5 3 1 3, 5 TO RECORD...
Owner's Manual
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... speaker systems can be connected to this unit, the SPEAKERS switches allow you would listen to decrease) the low frequency response. TREBLE : Turn this clockwise to increase (or counterclockwise to . 3 AX-590 LOUDNESS FLAT l 2 30 dB l0 3 9 4 8 5 7 6 AX-490 Turn until the desired LOUDNESS volume is adjustable to retain full tonal range at once. Adjusting the BALANCE control Adjust the balance of sensitivity to select speaker system A or B, or both at any volume level. 1 AX-590 AX...
... speaker systems can be connected to this unit, the SPEAKERS switches allow you would listen to decrease) the low frequency response. TREBLE : Turn this clockwise to increase (or counterclockwise to . 3 AX-590 LOUDNESS FLAT l 2 30 dB l0 3 9 4 8 5 7 6 AX-490 Turn until the desired LOUDNESS volume is adjustable to retain full tonal range at once. Adjusting the BALANCE control Adjust the balance of sensitivity to select speaker system A or B, or both at any volume level. 1 AX-590 AX...
Owner's Manual
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... the INPUT selector, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls, and then sent to the power amplifier. To close the door. CD DIRECT AMP Setting the SUBSONIC FILTER switch AX-590 only If you listen with headphones privately, set this switch to the audio signals. By doing so, CD's input signals are on, only the CD DIRECT switch will function. By doing so, the audio signals bypass the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls, thus eliminating any alterations to operate controls...
... the INPUT selector, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls, and then sent to the power amplifier. To close the door. CD DIRECT AMP Setting the SUBSONIC FILTER switch AX-590 only If you listen with headphones privately, set this switch to the audio signals. By doing so, CD's input signals are on, only the CD DIRECT switch will function. By doing so, the audio signals bypass the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls, thus eliminating any alterations to operate controls...
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... reverse the direction of preset stations. PRESET + A/B/C/D/E TUNER DIR A DECK A/B DIR B TAPE 1 PLAY TAPE 2 REC/PAUSE STOP REC MUTE VOLUME AUX - + • • Selects input source. For Other Component Control Identify the remote control transmitter keys with your component's manual. A/B/C/D/E: Selects the page (A - Controls compact disc player. * DISC SKIP is designed to control all the most commonly used functions of the unit. KEY FUNCTIONS For Control of This Unit Turns the power on your component's keys. REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER The remote control transmitter...
... reverse the direction of preset stations. PRESET + A/B/C/D/E TUNER DIR A DECK A/B DIR B TAPE 1 PLAY TAPE 2 REC/PAUSE STOP REC MUTE VOLUME AUX - + • • Selects input source. For Other Component Control Identify the remote control transmitter keys with your component's manual. A/B/C/D/E: Selects the page (A - Controls compact disc player. * DISC SKIP is designed to control all the most commonly used functions of the unit. KEY FUNCTIONS For Control of This Unit Turns the power on your component's keys. REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER The remote control transmitter...
Owner's Manual
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... used closer to work correctly. POWER POWER on mode POWER STANDBY mode NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Battery installation Remote control transmitter operation range 2 1 3 AX-590 AX-490 Remote control sensor Battery replacement If you find that the remote control transmitter must be used for an extended period of time. Notes q Use only AA, R6, UM-3 batteries for a long period of time. In this case, reposition the main unit to the STANDBY mode. (In this unit should be turned...
... used closer to work correctly. POWER POWER on mode POWER STANDBY mode NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Battery installation Remote control transmitter operation range 2 1 3 AX-590 AX-490 Remote control sensor Battery replacement If you find that the remote control transmitter must be used for an extended period of time. Notes q Use only AA, R6, UM-3 batteries for a long period of time. In this case, reposition the main unit to the STANDBY mode. (In this unit should be turned...
Owner's Manual
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... is turned. Connect the speaker wires in or is not plugged in the correct phase (+ and -). If the problem persists, the cords may be defective. Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter type of the main unit. Sound level is low or sound is set properly. Using the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, LOUDNESS controls and SUBSONIC FILTER switch (AX-590 only) does not affect the tone. The protection circuit has functioned because of the BALANCE control. Incorrect cord connections. Set the SPEAKERS switch...
... is turned. Connect the speaker wires in or is not plugged in the correct phase (+ and -). If the problem persists, the cords may be defective. Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter type of the main unit. Sound level is low or sound is set properly. Using the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, LOUDNESS controls and SUBSONIC FILTER switch (AX-590 only) does not affect the tone. The protection circuit has functioned because of the BALANCE control. Incorrect cord connections. Set the SPEAKERS switch...
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SPECIFICATIONS Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.015% THD 100W+100W 6 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.03% THD 120W+120W 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.019% THD 85W+85W 6 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.038% THD 100W+100W Dynamic Power per Channel (by IHF Dynamic Headroom measuring method) 8/6/4/2 ohms 140/170/220/290W 8/6/4/2 ohms 130/150/185/220W DIN Standard Output Power per Channel (4 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7% THD) [Europe model only]
SPECIFICATIONS Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.015% THD 100W+100W 6 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.03% THD 120W+120W 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.019% THD 85W+85W 6 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.038% THD 100W+100W Dynamic Power per Channel (by IHF Dynamic Headroom measuring method) 8/6/4/2 ohms 140/170/220/290W 8/6/4/2 ohms 130/150/185/220W DIN Standard Output Power per Channel (4 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7% THD) [Europe model only]