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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 <AX-590>
85W + 85W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.019% THD, 20–20,000 Hz <AX-490>
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 Terminals Useful for Connecting An Equalizer,
Sound Processor, etc. <For AX-590 only>
Remote Control Capability
Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA stereo integrated amplifier.
<For AX-590 only>
OWNER’S MANUAL
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!
Please record the serial number of this
unit in the space below.
Serial No.:
The serial number is located on the rear
of the unit.
Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe
place for future reference.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK), NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Explanation of Graphical Symbols
•
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle,
is intended to alert you to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert
you to the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the
appliance.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1 Read Instructions – All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the unit is operated.
2 Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
3 Heed Warnings – All warnings on the unit and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4 Follow Instructions – All operating and other instructions
should be followed.
5 Water and Moisture – The unit should not be used near
water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, etc.
6 Carts and Stands – The unit should be used only with a
cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
6A A unit and cart combination should
be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the unit and
cart combination to overturn.
7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The unit should be mounted to
a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the
manufacturer.
8 Ventilation – The unit should be situated so that its
location or position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation. For example, the unit should not be situated
on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface, that may block the
ventilation openings; or placed in a built-in installation,
such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow
of air through the ventilation openings.
9 Heat – The unit should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances that
produce heat.
10 Power Sources – The unit should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the unit.
11 Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.
12 Cleaning – The unit should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
13 Nonuse Periods – The power cord of the unit should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long
period of time.
14 Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that
objects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled into the
inside of the unit.
15 Damage Requiring Service – The unit should be serviced
by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been
damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
unit; or
C. The unit has been exposed to rain; or
D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.
16 Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the unit
beyond those means described in the operating
instructions. All other servicing should be referred to
qualified service personnel.
17 Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located
away from power lines.
18 Grounding or Polarization – Precautions should be taken
so that the grounding or polarization is not defeated.
Caution: Read this before operating your unit
1 To assure the finest performance, please read this
manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future
reference.
2 Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place – away from
windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration,
dust, moisture and cold. Avoid sources of humming
(transformers, motors). To prevent fire or electrical
shock, do not expose the unit to rain and water.
3 Do not operate the unit upside-down. It may overheat,
possibly causing damage.
4 Never open the cabinet. If something drops into the set,
contact your dealer.
5 Do not use force on switches, controls or connection
wires. When moving the unit, first disconnect the power
plug and the wires connected to other equipment.
Never pull the wires themselves.
6 Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents;
this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
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7 Always set the VOLUME control to “– ∞” before starting
the audio source play: increase the volume gradually to
an appropriate level after the play back has been
started.
8 To prevent lightning damage, pull out the power cord
and remove the antenna cable during an electrical
storm.
9 When not planning to use this unit for long periods
of time (ie., vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power
plug from the wall outlet.
10 Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section
regarding common operating errors before concluding
that the unit is faulty.
11 AC outlets
Do not connect audio equipment to the AC outlets on
the rear panel if that equipment requires more power
than the outlets are rated to provide.
FCC INFORMATION
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the
instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC
requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by
Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to
use the product.
2. IMPORTANT : When connecting this product to
accessories and/or another product use only high quality
shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product
MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions.
Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC
authorization to use this product in the USA.
3. NOTE : This product has been tested and found to
comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations,
Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with
these requirements provides a reasonable level of
assurance that your use of this product in a residential
environment will not result in harmful interference with
other electronic devices.
This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if
not installed and used according to the instructions
found in the users manual, may cause interference
harmful to the operation of other electronic devices.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that
interference will not occur in all installations. If this product
is found to be the source of interference, which can be
determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try
to eliminate the problem by using one of the following
measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is being
affected by the interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit
breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the
antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead,
change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory
results, please contact the local retailer authorized to
distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the
appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics
Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA
90620.
The above statements apply ONLY to those products
distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its
subsidiaries.
YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s
Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of
your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the
sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or
distortion – and, most importantly, without
affecting your sensitive hearing. Since hearing
damage from loud sounds is often undetectable
until it is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic
Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics
Group recommend you to avoid prolonged
exposure from excessive volume levels.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained.
●
Remote Control Transmitter
●
Batteries (size AA, R6, UM-3)
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CONNECTIONS
PHONO
CD
TAPE 1
TAPEPBREC
OUT
A OR B:6ΩMIN./SPEAKER
A B:l2
Ω
MIN./SPEAKER
COUPLER
SPEAKERS
A
B
TUNER TAPE 2
TAPE
PB
REC
OUT
AUX
GND
PRE
OUT
MAIN
IN
MM/MC
OUTPUT
GND
AUDIO OUT
LINE OUT
LINE IN
OUTPUT
LINE IN
LINE OUT
OUTPUT
REMOTE
CONTROL
PHONO
AC OUTLETS
SWITCHED
l00W MAX. TOTAL
l20V 60Hz
MM/MC
●
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.
●
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 Tape deck 2 Speakers A
Right Left
Tuner Tape deck 1 Video cassette player,
PHONO (MM/MC) switch
AX-590 only
LD player, etc.
: Refer to “ABOUT THE OTHER REAR PANEL PARTS” on page 6.
Select either MM or MC position depending on your PHONO cartridge,
Moving Magnet or Moving Coil type. However, if you use a high output MC
cartridge, select MM position.
To select the MC position, press this switch so that it is held inward. To
select the MM position, press this switch so that it is released outward.
To AC outlet
Right Left
Speakers B
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AX-490
PHONO
CD
TAPE 1
TAPE
PB
REC
OUT
A OR B:6ΩMIN./SPEAKER
A B:l2
Ω
MIN./SPEAKER
SPEAKERS
A
B
MAINS
TUNER
TAPE 2
TAPE
PB
REC
OUT
AUX
GND
REMOTE
CONTROL
PHONO
LINE OUT
LINE IN
LINE OUT
LINE IN
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
AUDIO OUT
GND
AC OUTLETS
SWITCHED
l00W MAX. TOTAL
l20V 60Hz
Compact disc player Tuner Tape deck 1
Speakers A
Right Left
(U.S.A. model)
Video cassette player,
LD player, etc.
AC OUTLETS (SWITCHED)
(U.S.A., Canada, Europe and General models)
............................................................3 SWITCHED OUTLETS
(U.K. and Australia models)..................1 SWITCHED OUTLET
Use these to connect the power cords from your components
to this unit.
To AC outlet
Right Left
: Refer to “ABOUT THE OTHER REAR PANEL PARTS” on page 6.
Speakers BTape deck 2Turntable
The power to the SWITCHED outlets is controlled by this unit’s
POWER switch or the provided remote control transmitter’s
POWER key. These outlets will supply power to any
component whenever this unit is turned on.
The maximum power (total power consumption of
components) that can be connected to the SWITCHED AC
OUTLETS is 100 watts.
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