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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... for selecting this unit in the literature accompanying the appliance. Remote Control Capability Thank you to constitute a risk of this YAMAHA stereo integrated amplifier. OWNER'S MANUAL CONTENTS Safety Instructions 2 Supplied Accessories 3 Connections 4 Operations 7 Remote Control Transmitter ... 11...
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... for selecting this unit in the literature accompanying the appliance. Remote Control Capability Thank you to constitute a risk of this YAMAHA stereo integrated amplifier. OWNER'S MANUAL CONTENTS Safety Instructions 2 Supplied Accessories 3 Connections 4 Operations 7 Remote Control Transmitter ... 11...
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... these terminals, the VOLUME control of a control amplifier and a power amplifier. PRE OUT/MAIN IN terminals AX-590 only Removing the jumper pins enables this unit to control the turntable from the speakers. If removed, no ...be output from the PRE OUT/MAIN IN terminals, connect the inputs of that the CD DIRECT AMP switch and the PURE DIRECT switch on the front panel are for overall adjustment of the level...the ground wire disconnected. q If you have a YAMAHA turntable with the specified impedance shown on the external control amplifier to this unit's MAIN IN terminals.
... these terminals, the VOLUME control of a control amplifier and a power amplifier. PRE OUT/MAIN IN terminals AX-590 only Removing the jumper pins enables this unit to control the turntable from the speakers. If removed, no ...be output from the PRE OUT/MAIN IN terminals, connect the inputs of that the CD DIRECT AMP switch and the PURE DIRECT switch on the front panel are for overall adjustment of the level...the ground wire disconnected. q If you have a YAMAHA turntable with the specified impedance shown on the external control amplifier to this unit's MAIN IN terminals.
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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. INPUT CD TAPE 1 ... to be used for recording in the recording mode. 5 To monitor the sound to be recorded (or being recorded), select the tape deck being recorded. 8 AX-590 AX-490 3 1 3, 5 3 1 3, 5 TO RECORD A SOURCE TO TAPE (OR DUB FROM A TAPE TO ANOTHER) 1 Select the source to be recorded. q VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, LOUDNESS controls, CD...
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. INPUT CD TAPE 1 ... to be used for recording in the recording mode. 5 To monitor the sound to be recorded (or being recorded), select the tape deck being recorded. 8 AX-590 AX-490 3 1 3, 5 3 1 3, 5 TO RECORD A SOURCE TO TAPE (OR DUB FROM A TAPE TO ANOTHER) 1 Select the source to be recorded. q VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, LOUDNESS controls, CD...
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..., undesirable ultra-lowfrequency signals caused by turntable rumble or warped records can be cut out without losing sound quality. CD DIRECT AMP Setting the SUBSONIC FILTER switch AX-590 only If you listen with headphones privately, set this switch to the PHONES jack. PURE DIRECT Using the CD DIRECT... AMP switch You can enjoy the purest possible sound from your audio sources by setting this switch so that the indicator ...
..., undesirable ultra-lowfrequency signals caused by turntable rumble or warped records can be cut out without losing sound quality. CD DIRECT AMP Setting the SUBSONIC FILTER switch AX-590 only If you listen with headphones privately, set this switch to the PHONES jack. PURE DIRECT Using the CD DIRECT... AMP switch You can enjoy the purest possible sound from your audio sources by setting this switch so that the indicator ...
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... unit is pressed. Using the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, LOUDNESS controls and SUBSONIC FILTER switch (AX-590 only) does not affect the tone. Appropriate input source is ON. Speaker connections are too ... The + and - Set the LOUDNESS control to the GND terminal. The CD DIRECT AMP switch is a lack of this remote control transmitter are not secure. TROUBLESHOOTING If the unit... are connected in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help. Incorrect setting of this unit. Incorrect cord connections...
... unit is pressed. Using the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, LOUDNESS controls and SUBSONIC FILTER switch (AX-590 only) does not affect the tone. Appropriate input source is ON. Speaker connections are too ... The + and - Set the LOUDNESS control to the GND terminal. The CD DIRECT AMP switch is a lack of this remote control transmitter are not secure. TROUBLESHOOTING If the unit... are connected in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help. Incorrect setting of this unit. Incorrect cord connections...
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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]