User manual YAMAHA AX-590

[. . . ] AX -590/490 Natural Sound Stereo Integrated Amplifier 100W + 100W (8) RMS Output Power, 0. 015% THD, 20­20, 000 Hz <AX-590> 85W + 85W (8) RMS Output Power, 0. 019% THD, 20­20, 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 <For AX-590 only> 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. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OWNER'S MANUAL 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. CONTENTS Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Tape deck 2 Speakers B Left : Refer to "ABOUT THE OTHER REAR PANEL PARTS" on page 6. 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. 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. 5 CONNECTING SPEAKERS Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to your speakers with wire of the proper gauge, cut as short as possible. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers. Make sure that the polarity of the speaker wires is correct, that is, + and ­ markings are observed. If these wires are reversed, the sound will be unnatural and will lack bass. If removed, no sound will be output from this unit. q If you will use this unit with an external unit connected between the PRE OUT and MAIN IN terminals, make sure that the CD DIRECT AMP switch and the PURE DIRECT switch on the front panel are turned off. q If you will use this unit as a power amplifier, connect the outputs of an external control amplifier etc. In that case, this unit's controls will not function except the PHONES jack and the SPEAKERS switches, so use the controls on the external control amplifier to make volume adjustment etc. q 6 OPERATIONS AX-590 2 7 1, 6 4 7 3 7 1, 6 4 7 4 l2 l0 8 6 4 3 2 AX-490 2 3 Select the speakers to be used. SPEAKERS A ON TO PLAY A SOURCE 1 24 28 34 40 50 60 70 VOLUME l8 20 l6 l4 B ON OFF OFF l 0 ­dB Set to the " " position. 2 * If you use two speaker systems, press both the A and B switches. Turn the power on. POWER 5 6 Play the source. VOLUME l8 20 24 28 l6 l4 l2 l0 8 6 4 3 2 70 0 ­dB l 3 34 Select a desired input source. INPUT CD TAPE 1 TAPE 2 TUNER PHONO 40 50 60 AUX Adjust to the desired output level. * AX-590 only If you select turntable as an input source (PHONO position), you should confirm that the PHONO (MM/MC) switch on the rear panel is set to the position corresponding to the type of cartridge being used by the turntable. (Refer to page 4. ) 7 If desired, adjust the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls, etc. (Refer to page 9­10. ) To turn off the power Press the POWER switch again. 7 AX-590 3 1 AX-490 3, 5 3 1 3, 5 TO RECORD A SOURCE TO TAPE (OR DUB FROM A TAPE TO ANOTHER) 1 Select the source to be recorded. AX-590 AX-490 REC OUT REC OUT TAPE 1 TEAP 2 AUX CD TUNER PHONO 4 5 PHONO CD Set the tape deck to be used for recording in the recording mode. TAPE 1 TAPE 2 AUX TUNER To monitor the sound to be recorded (or being recorded), select the tape deck being used for recording with the INPUT selector. INPUT CD TAPE 1 TAPE 2 TUNER PHONO 2 3 Play the source. AUX Confirm the source by selecting it with the INPUT selector and turning up the VOLUME control. VOLUME INPUT 20 l8 24 l6 l4 l2 l0 8 6 4 3 2 CD TAPE 1 TAPE 2 TUNER 28 PHONO 34 40 AUX 50 60 70 0 ­dB l Notes If you want to enjoy another source while recording, select it with the INPUT selector. q VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, LOUDNESS controls, CD DIRECT AMP switch and PURE DIRECT switch settings have no effect on the material being recorded. q 8 Adjusting the BALANCE control Adjust the balance of the output volume to the left and right speakers to compensate for sound imbalance caused from speaker location or listening room conditions. AX-590 AX-490 Selecting the SPEAKER system Because one or two speaker systems can be connected to this unit, the SPEAKERS switches allow you to select speaker system A or B, or both at once. SPEAKERS BALANCE A ON B ON BALANCE l 2 3 4 L5 5R 0 l 2 l 2 0 l 2 OFF 3 4 3 4 L5 3 4 5R OFF Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE controls AX-590 BASS l 2 3 4 5 5 0 l 2 3 4 2 3 4 5 5 4 Adjusting the continuously variable LOUDNESS control This control provides compensation for the human ears' loss of sensitivity to high and low-frequency ranges at low volume. This control is adjustable to retain full tonal range at any volume level. TREBLE l 0 l 2 3 1 AX-590 LOUDNESS l FLAT 30 dB AX-490 LOUDNESS AX-490 BASS l 2 3 4 5 5 0 l 2 3 4 2 3 4 5 5 TREBLE l 0 l 2 3 4 l l0 9 FLAT 30 dB Set to the "FLAT" position. l0 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 2 20 24 28 34 VOLUME l8 l6 l4 l2 l0 8 6 4 3 2 70 0 ­dB l BASS : Turn this clockwise to increase (or counterclockwise to decrease) the low frequency response. TREBLE : Turn this clockwise to increase (or counterclockwise to decrease) the high frequency response. 40 50 60 Set to the loudest listening level that you would listen to. 3 AX-590 AX-490 LOUDNESS LOUDNESS l 2 3 4 5 6 7 FLAT 30 dB Turn until the desired volume is gained. l l0 9 8 FLAT 30 dB 2 3 4 5 6 7 l0 9 8 9 Using the PURE DIRECT switch You can enjoy the purest possible sound from your audio sources by setting this switch so that the indicator illuminates. By doing so, the audio signals bypass the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls, thus eliminating any alterations to the audio signals. AX-590 only * The SUBSONIC FILTER switch and the PRE OUT/MAIN IN terminals are also bypassed. 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. By doing so, CD's input signals are sent to the built-in amplifier special for CD directly bypassing the INPUT selector, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls, and then sent to the power amplifier. This signal routing reproduces the purest CD sound eliminating any alterations to the CD signals. AX-590 only * The SUBSONIC FILTER switch and the PRE OUT/MAIN IN terminals are also bypassed. PURE DIRECT CD DIRECT AMP Setting the SUBSONIC FILTER switch AX-590 only If you set this switch to "ON" position, undesirable ultra-lowfrequency signals caused by turntable rumble or warped records can be cut out without losing sound quality. SUBSONIC FILTER ON Note If both the CD DIRECT and PURE DIRECT switches are on, only the CD DIRECT switch will function. OFF When you listen with headphones Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. [. . . ] The distance or range within which the remote control transmitter can be used decreases. The PHONO (MM/MC) switch on the rear of this unit is set to the improper position. The CD DIRECT AMP or PURE DIRECT switch is ON. Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter type of flourescent lamp etc. ) is striking the remote control sensor of the main unit. The batteries of this remote control transmitter are too weak. Replace the batteries with new ones. 13 SPECIFICATIONS Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel Maximum Input Signal (1 kHz, 0. 007% THD) Channel Separation (Vol. [. . . ]