Owner's Manual
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..., within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of this YAMAHA stereo integrated amplifier. Please record the serial number of important operating and maintenance (servicing...PRE OUT/MAIN IN Terminals Useful for Connecting An Equalizer, Sound Processor, etc. Remote Control Capability Thank you for future reference. Retain this Owner's Manual in a safe place... the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of the unit. AX-590/490 Natural Sound Stereo Integrated Amplifier 100W + 100W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.015% THD...
..., within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of this YAMAHA stereo integrated amplifier. Please record the serial number of important operating and maintenance (servicing...PRE OUT/MAIN IN Terminals Useful for Connecting An Equalizer, Sound Processor, etc. Remote Control Capability Thank you for future reference. Retain this Owner's Manual in a safe place... the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of the unit. AX-590/490 Natural Sound Stereo Integrated Amplifier 100W + 100W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.015% THD...
Owner's Manual
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... by the FCC, to use only high quality shielded cables. Failure to follow instructions could void your authority, granted by Yamaha may cause interference harmful to get the most importantly, without annoying blaring or distortion - The above statements apply ONLY to avoid...contact Yamaha Electronics Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620. NOTE : This product has been tested and found to be the source of the following parts are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. Follow all installations. q Remote Control ...
... by the FCC, to use only high quality shielded cables. Failure to follow instructions could void your authority, granted by Yamaha may cause interference harmful to get the most importantly, without annoying blaring or distortion - The above statements apply ONLY to avoid...contact Yamaha Electronics Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620. NOTE : This product has been tested and found to be the source of the following parts are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. Follow all installations. q Remote Control ...
Owner's Manual
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... is released outward. 4 MM/MC Left Speakers B : Refer to this unit. 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... be connected to "ABOUT THE OTHER REAR PANEL PARTS" on your PHONO cartridge, Moving Magnet or Moving Coil type. PHONO (MM/MC) switch AX-590 only Select either MM or MC position depending on page 6. q When making connections between this unit and other components to "-". CONNECTIONS q Before...
... is released outward. 4 MM/MC Left Speakers B : Refer to this unit. 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... be connected to "ABOUT THE OTHER REAR PANEL PARTS" on your PHONO cartridge, Moving Magnet or Moving Coil type. PHONO (MM/MC) switch AX-590 only Select either MM or MC position depending on page 6. q When making connections between this unit and other components to "-". CONNECTIONS q Before...
Owner's Manual
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...(SWITCHED) (U.S.A., Canada, Europe and General models 3 SWITCHED OUTLETS (U.K. 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:6ΩMIN./SPEAKER A B:l2ΩMIN./... etc. The maximum power (total power consumption of components) that can be connected to this unit's POWER switch or the provided remote control transmitter's POWER key. Tape deck 2 Right Left Speakers B : Refer to any component whenever this unit is...
...(SWITCHED) (U.S.A., Canada, Europe and General models 3 SWITCHED OUTLETS (U.K. 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:6ΩMIN./SPEAKER A B:l2ΩMIN./... etc. The maximum power (total power consumption of components) that can be connected to this unit's POWER switch or the provided remote control transmitter's POWER key. Tape deck 2 Right Left Speakers B : Refer to any component whenever this unit is...
Owner's Manual
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...) connector If you will use this unit as possible. q If you have a YAMAHA turntable with a terminal for remote control, connect it to either the SPEAKERS A or B terminals. q If you will not use ) Connecting the ground wire of the turntable to this terminal will use ... will lack bass. In that the polarity of this unit as a graphic equalizer or sound processor. PRE OUT/MAIN IN terminals AX-590 only Removing the jumper pins enables this unit's controls will be heard from these wires are for overall adjustment of the level of the proper gauge, cut as short as...
...) connector If you will use this unit as possible. q If you have a YAMAHA turntable with a terminal for remote control, connect it to either the SPEAKERS A or B terminals. q If you will not use ) Connecting the ground wire of the turntable to this terminal will use ... will lack bass. In that the polarity of this unit as a graphic equalizer or sound processor. PRE OUT/MAIN IN terminals AX-590 only Removing the jumper pins enables this unit's controls will be heard from these wires are for overall adjustment of the level of the proper gauge, cut as short as...
Owner's Manual
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... REC/PAUSE STOP REC MUTE VOLUME AUX - + • • Selects input source. If these keys are YAMAHA components designed for remote control compatibility, then this remote control transmitter will reverse the direction of tape running. 11 Turns the volume level up/down... deck with your component's manual. REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER The remote control transmitter provided with this unit is applicable only to compact disc changer. KEY FUNCTIONS For Control of the unit. For Other Component Control Identify the remote control transmitter keys with automatic reverse function,...
... REC/PAUSE STOP REC MUTE VOLUME AUX - + • • Selects input source. If these keys are YAMAHA components designed for remote control compatibility, then this remote control transmitter will reverse the direction of tape running. 11 Turns the volume level up/down... deck with your component's manual. REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER The remote control transmitter provided with this unit is applicable only to compact disc changer. KEY FUNCTIONS For Control of the unit. For Other Component Control Identify the remote control transmitter keys with automatic reverse function,...
Owner's Manual
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...of time. STANDBY mode (U.K. Avoid touching the leaked material or letting it might cause the remote control transmitter not to the main unit, the batteries are correct. (See the illustration inside the battery compartment.) ...remote control sensor 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 no large obstacles between the remote control...
...of time. STANDBY mode (U.K. Avoid touching the leaked material or letting it might cause the remote control transmitter not to the main unit, the batteries are correct. (See the illustration inside the battery compartment.) ...remote control sensor 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 no large obstacles between the remote control...
Owner's Manual
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... functioning. The remote control transmitter does not work. The distance or range within which corresponds to the speakers to be used decreases. Incorrect cord connections. REMEDY Firmly plug in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service... properly. Set the SPEAKERS switch which the remote control transmitter can be defective. The CD DIRECT AMP switch is striking the remote control sensor of this remote control transmitter are not set to turn on the turntable. (For AX-590 only) The INPUT selector will reset the ...
... functioning. The remote control transmitter does not work. The distance or range within which corresponds to the speakers to be used decreases. Incorrect cord connections. REMEDY Firmly plug in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service... properly. Set the SPEAKERS switch which the remote control transmitter can be defective. The CD DIRECT AMP switch is striking the remote control sensor of this remote control transmitter are not set to turn on the turntable. (For AX-590 only) The INPUT selector will reset the ...
Owner's Manual
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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]