Owner's Manual
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...flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is located on the rear of this YAMAHA stereo integrated amplifier. Please record the serial number of the unit. Serial No.: The...REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. AX-590/490 Natural Sound Stereo Integrated Amplifier 100W + 100W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.015% THD,...,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...
...flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is located on the rear of this YAMAHA stereo integrated amplifier. Please record the serial number of the unit. Serial No.: The...REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. AX-590/490 Natural Sound Stereo Integrated Amplifier 100W + 100W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.015% THD,...,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...
Owner's Manual
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...terminals, connect the inputs of an external control amplifier etc. This connection allows you have a YAMAHA turntable with a terminal for connection of a control amplifier and a power amplifier. GND terminal ...turntable use the controls on the external control amplifier to make sure that the CD DIRECT AMP switch and the PURE DIRECT switch on the rear of the turntable to this unit with...from this connector by using the cable provided with the turntable. PRE OUT/MAIN IN terminals AX-590 only Removing the jumper pins enables this unit and/or speakers. Simply insert the Banana Plug ...
...terminals, connect the inputs of an external control amplifier etc. This connection allows you have a YAMAHA turntable with a terminal for connection of a control amplifier and a power amplifier. GND terminal ...turntable use the controls on the external control amplifier to make sure that the CD DIRECT AMP switch and the PURE DIRECT switch on the rear of the turntable to this unit with...from this connector by using the cable provided with the turntable. PRE OUT/MAIN IN terminals AX-590 only Removing the jumper pins enables this unit and/or speakers. Simply insert the Banana Plug ...
Owner's Manual
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... recording, select it with the INPUT selector and turning up the VOLUME control. 4 Set the tape deck to be recorded. 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 ...
... recording, select it with the INPUT selector and turning up the VOLUME control. 4 Set the tape deck to be recorded. 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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...A and B switches to the OFF position. PURE DIRECT Using the CD DIRECT AMP switch You can enjoy the purest possible CD sound from your CD player by setting this switch so that the indicator illuminates. AX-590 only * The SUBSONIC FILTER switch and the PRE OUT/MAIN IN terminals are ...You can enjoy the purest possible sound from your audio sources by setting this switch so that the indicator illuminates. CD DIRECT AMP Setting the SUBSONIC FILTER switch AX-590 only If you listen with headphones privately, set this switch to the power amplifier. When you set both the CD DIRECT...
...A and B switches to the OFF position. PURE DIRECT Using the CD DIRECT AMP switch You can enjoy the purest possible CD sound from your CD player by setting this switch so that the indicator illuminates. AX-590 only * The SUBSONIC FILTER switch and the PRE OUT/MAIN IN terminals are ...You can enjoy the purest possible sound from your audio sources by setting this switch so that the indicator illuminates. CD DIRECT AMP Setting the SUBSONIC FILTER switch AX-590 only If you listen with headphones privately, set this switch to the power amplifier. When you set both the CD DIRECT...
Owner's Manual
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.... Appropriate input source is low. The SPEAKERS switches are connected in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help. Select an appropriate input source with new ones. 13 If the problem persists, the cords may ... The sound suddenly goes off the CD DIRECT AMP switch. There is ON. The protection circuit has functioned because of the BALANCE control. Incorrect setting of short circuit etc. Turning the unit off and then on the turntable. (For AX-590 only) The INPUT selector will reset the protection...
.... Appropriate input source is low. The SPEAKERS switches are connected in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help. Select an appropriate input source with new ones. 13 If the problem persists, the cords may ... The sound suddenly goes off the CD DIRECT AMP switch. There is ON. The protection circuit has functioned because of the BALANCE control. Incorrect setting of short circuit etc. Turning the unit off and then on the turntable. (For AX-590 only) The INPUT selector will reset the protection...
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]