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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 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
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read Instructions – All the safety and operating 11 Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be instructions should be read before the unit is operated. routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying 2 Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience should be retained for future reference. receptacles, and the point where they exit from the un
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FCC INFORMATION 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product This product, when installed as indicated in the is found to be the source of interference, which can be instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by to eliminate the problem by using one of the fo
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CONNECTIONS l Before attempting to make any connections to or from this unit, be sure to first switch OFF the power to this unit and to any other components to which connections are being made. l When making connections between this unit and other components, be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Also, refer to the owner’s manual for each component to be connected to this unit. AX-590 Compact disc player Turntable Ta
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AX-490 Compact disc player Tuner Tape deck 1 Speakers A Right Left (U.S.A. model) GND CD TUNER AC OUTLETS SWITCHED TAPE MAINS PB SPEAKERS l20V 60Hz l00W MAX. TOTAL TAPE 1 REC OUT A TAPE PB PHONO TAPE 2 REC PHONO OUT B AUX A OR B:6ΩMIN./SPEAKER A B:l2ΩMIN./SPEAKER REMOTE CONTROL To AC outlet Right Left Turntable Video cassette player, Tape deck 2 Speakers B LD player, etc. : Refer to “ABOUT THE OTHER REAR PANEL PARTS” on page 6. The power to the SWITCHED outlets is controlled by this unit’s AC
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CONNECTING SPEAKERS l Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to your speakers with wire One or two speaker systems can be connected to this unit. of the proper gauge, cut as short as possible. If the If you connect only one speaker system, connect it to either connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the the SPEAKERS A or B terminals. l speakers. Make sure that the polarity of the speaker wires is Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the correct, that is, + and – markings are
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OPERATIONS AX-590 7 2 1, 6 4 7 3 AX-490 7 2 1, 6 4 7 3 TO PLAY A SOURCE VOLUME Select the speakers to be used. 1 4 l6 l8 l4 20 l2 24 l0 SPEAKERS 28 8 A B 34 6 4 40 ON ON 50 3 2 60 OFF OFF l 70 0 –dB Set to the “ ” position. ∞ If you use two speaker systems, press both the A and B * switches. Turn the power on. 2 POWER Play the source. 5 VOLUME 6 l6 l8 l4 20 l2 24 l0 28 8 34 6 Select a desired input source. 3 40 4 50 3 INPUT 2 60 CD l 70 TAPE 1 TUNER 0 –dB TAPE 2 PHONO Adjust to the desired outpu
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AX-590 3 1 3, 5 AX-490 3 1 3, 5 TO RECORD A SOURCE TO TAPE (OR DUB FROM A TAPE TO ANOTHER) Select the source to be recorded. 1 4 Set the tape deck to be used for recording in the recording mode. AX-590 AX-490 REC OUT 5 To monitor the sound to be recorded (or being REC OUT recorded), select the tape deck being used for CD TAPE 1 TUNER CD TAPE 1 TUNER recording with the INPUT selector. TEAP 2 TAPE 2 PHONO PHONO AUX AUX INPUT CD TAPE 1 TUNER TAPE 2 PHONO 2 Play the source. AUX 3 Confirm the source
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Adjusting the BALANCE control Selecting the SPEAKER system Adjust the balance of the output volume to the left and right Because one or two speaker systems can be connected to this speakers to compensate for sound imbalance caused from unit, the SPEAKERS switches allow you to select speaker speaker location or listening room conditions. system A or B, or both at once. AX-590 AX-490 SPEAKERS A B BALANCE BALANCE 0 ON ON l l 0 l l 2 2 2 2 OFF OFF 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 R L55 LR 55 Adjusting the BASS and T
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Using the PURE DIRECT switch Using the CD DIRECT AMP switch You can enjoy the purest possible sound from your audio You can enjoy the purest possible CD sound from your CD sources by setting this switch so that the indicator illuminates. player by setting this switch so that the indicator illuminates. By doing so, the audio signals bypass the BASS, TREBLE, By doing so, CD’s input signals are sent to the built-in amplifier BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls, thus eliminating any special for CD directl
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REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER The remote control transmitter provided with this unit is designed to control all the most commonly used functions of the unit. If the CD player, tuner, turntable and tape deck connected to this unit are YAMAHA components designed for remote control compatibility, then this remote control transmitter will also control various functions of each component. KEY FUNCTIONS For Control of This Unit PLAY/CUT PHONO POWER Turns the power on/off. SKIP PLAY CD SEARCH PAUSE/STOP D
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30° STANDBY mode (U.K. and Europe models only) While the power is on, pressing the POWER key on the remote control transmitter switches the unit to the STANDBY mode. POWER POWER (In this mode, the indicator is half illuminated.) Note The POWER switch on the front panel of this unit should POWER on mode STANDBY mode be turned off when left unused for a long period of time. NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Battery installation Remote control transmitter operation range AX-590 AX-490 2
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TROUBLESHOOTING If the unit fails to operate normally, check the following points to determine whether the fault can be corrected by the simple measures suggested. If it cannot be corrected, or if the fault is not listed in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help. SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY The unit fails to turn on when the POWER Power cord is not plugged in or is not Firmly plug in the power cord. switch is pressed. complete
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SPECIFICATIONS Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel Maximum Input Signal (1 kHz, 0.007% THD) Channel Separation (Vol. –30 dB) 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.015% THD PHONO MM ...................................150 mV PHONO MM/MC (Input Shorted ...............................................100W+100W PHONO MC......................................10 mV 1 kHz/10 kHz) .........................75 dB/60 dB 6 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.03% THD Maximum Input Signal (1 kHz, 0.003% T
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YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A. YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA YAMAHA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR. 22-34, D-25462 RELLINGEN BEI HAMBURG, F.R. OF GERMANY YAMAHA ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 77312 MARNE-LA-VALLEE CEDEX02, FRANCE YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD
