Owner's Manual
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... CONTENTS Safety Instructions 2 Supplied Accessories 3 Connections 4 Operations 7 Remote Control Transmitter ... 11 Notes about the Remote Control Transmitter 12 Troubleshooting 13 Specifications 14 IMPORTANT! Remote Control Capability Thank you to persons. AX-590/490 Natural Sound Stereo Integrated Amplifier 100W + 100W (8Ω)...Control CD DIRECT AMP Switch to Reproduce the Purest CD Sound PURE DIRECT Switch to Reproduce the Purest Source Sound SUBSONIC FILTER Switch to Cut Out Undesirable Ultra-Low-Frequency Signals PRE OUT/MAIN IN Terminals Useful for selecting this YAMAHA...
... CONTENTS Safety Instructions 2 Supplied Accessories 3 Connections 4 Operations 7 Remote Control Transmitter ... 11 Notes about the Remote Control Transmitter 12 Troubleshooting 13 Specifications 14 IMPORTANT! Remote Control Capability Thank you to persons. AX-590/490 Natural Sound Stereo Integrated Amplifier 100W + 100W (8Ω)...Control CD DIRECT AMP Switch to Reproduce the Purest CD Sound PURE DIRECT Switch to Reproduce the Purest Source Sound SUBSONIC FILTER Switch to Cut Out Undesirable Ultra-Low-Frequency Signals PRE OUT/MAIN IN Terminals Useful for selecting this YAMAHA...
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... prolonged exposure from loud sounds is often undetectable until it at a safe level. We Want You Listening For A Lifetime YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you to accessories and/or another product use the product. 2. One..."B" digital devices. In the case of interference, which can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620. q Remote Control Transmitter q Batteries (size AA, R6, UM-3) 3 Failure to follow instructions could void your sensitive hearing...
... prolonged exposure from loud sounds is often undetectable until it at a safe level. We Want You Listening For A Lifetime YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you to accessories and/or another product use the product. 2. One..."B" digital devices. In the case of interference, which can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620. q Remote Control Transmitter q Batteries (size AA, R6, UM-3) 3 Failure to follow instructions could void your sensitive hearing...
Owner's Manual
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...LD player, etc. To select the MC position, press this switch so that it is released outward. 4 MM/MC PHONO (MM/MC) switch AX-590 only Select either MM or MC position depending on page 6. To select the MM position, press this switch so that it is held inward. CONNECTIONS..., that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, "+" to "+" and "-" 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...
...LD player, etc. To select the MC position, press this switch so that it is released outward. 4 MM/MC PHONO (MM/MC) switch AX-590 only Select either MM or MC position depending on page 6. To select the MM position, press this switch so that it is held inward. CONNECTIONS..., that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, "+" to "+" and "-" 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...
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... connected to any component whenever this unit's POWER switch or the provided remote control transmitter's POWER key. These outlets will supply power to the SWITCHED AC OUTLETS is controlled by this unit is turned on page 6. 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 2 REC OUT AUX GND SPEAKERS PHONO REMOTE CONTROL A B A OR B:6Ω...
... connected to any component whenever this unit's POWER switch or the provided remote control transmitter's POWER key. These outlets will supply power to the SWITCHED AC OUTLETS is controlled by this unit is turned on page 6. 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 2 REC OUT AUX GND SPEAKERS PHONO REMOTE CONTROL A B A OR B:6Ω...
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...never remove the jumper pins from the speaker wires.] Tighten the knob and secure the wire. PRE OUT/MAIN IN terminals AX-590 only Removing the jumper pins enables this unit to the MAIN IN terminals. For details, refer to the owner's manual included with ... processor. ABOUT THE OTHER REAR PANEL PARTS REMOTE CONTROL (PHONO) connector If you will lack bass. q Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the external control amplifier to make sure that case, this unit's controls will be connected. q If you have a YAMAHA turntable with a terminal for connection of a...
...never remove the jumper pins from the speaker wires.] Tighten the knob and secure the wire. PRE OUT/MAIN IN terminals AX-590 only Removing the jumper pins enables this unit to the MAIN IN terminals. For details, refer to the owner's manual included with ... processor. ABOUT THE OTHER REAR PANEL PARTS REMOTE CONTROL (PHONO) connector If you will lack bass. q Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the external control amplifier to make sure that case, this unit's controls will be connected. q If you have a YAMAHA turntable with a terminal for connection of a...
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... PLAY CD SEARCH PAUSE/STOP DISC SKIP - Controls tape deck. * DIR A, B and DECK A/B are YAMAHA components designed for remote control compatibility, then this remote control transmitter will also control various functions of each key function, refer to the corresponding instruction on your component's keys. KEY FUNCTIONS For Control of preset stations. Controls tuner +: Selects higher preset station number. -: Selects...
... PLAY CD SEARCH PAUSE/STOP DISC SKIP - Controls tape deck. * DIR A, B and DECK A/B are YAMAHA components designed for remote control compatibility, then this remote control transmitter will also control various functions of each key function, refer to the corresponding instruction on your component's keys. KEY FUNCTIONS For Control of preset stations. Controls tuner +: Selects higher preset station number. -: Selects...
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... is half illuminated.) Note The POWER switch 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 turned off when left unused for replacement. STANDBY mode (U.K. POWER POWER on the front panel of time...
... is half illuminated.) Note The POWER switch 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 turned off when left unused for replacement. STANDBY mode (U.K. POWER POWER on the front panel of time...
Owner's Manual
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...the ON position. wires are too weak. Incorrect cord connections. Set the SPEAKERS switch which the remote control transmitter can be switched OFF to turn on the turntable. (For AX-590 only) The INPUT selector will reset the protection circuit. Connect the cords properly. If the problem ... YAMAHA dealer or service center for help. The CD DIRECT AMP and PURE DIRECT switches must be corrected by the simple measures suggested. Change position of the BALANCE control. If it is set properly. Using the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, LOUDNESS controls and SUBSONIC FILTER switch (AX-590 ...
...the ON position. wires are too weak. Incorrect cord connections. Set the SPEAKERS switch which the remote control transmitter can be switched OFF to turn on the turntable. (For AX-590 only) The INPUT selector will reset the protection circuit. Connect the cords properly. If the problem ... YAMAHA dealer or service center for help. The CD DIRECT AMP and PURE DIRECT switches must be corrected by the simple measures suggested. Change position of the BALANCE control. If it is set properly. Using the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, LOUDNESS controls and SUBSONIC FILTER switch (AX-590 ...
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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]