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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

For Other Component Control

Identify the remote control transmitter keys with your component’s keys. If these keys are identical, their function will be the
same.  On each key function, refer to the corresponding instruction on your component’s manual.

POWER

PLAY/CUT

PHONO

SKIP

PLAY

CD

SEARCH

PAUSE/STOP DISC SKIP

+

A/B/C/D/E TUNER

DIR A

DECK A/B

DIR B

TAPE 1

TAPE 2

REC/PAUSE

STOP

REC MUTE

AUX

VOLUME

+

PRESET

PLAY

POWER

PLAY/CUT

PHONO

SKIP

PLAY

CD

SEARCH

PAUSE/STOP DISC SKIP

+

A/B/C/D/E TUNER

DIR A

DECK A/B

DIR B

TAPE 1

TAPE 2

REC/PAUSE

STOP

REC MUTE

AUX

VOLUME

+

PRESET

PLAY

Turns the power on/off.

Selects input source.

Turns the volume level up/down.

Starts/stops record play on turntable.

Controls compact disc player.
DISC SKIP is applicable only to

compact disc changer.

Controls tuner
+: Selects higher preset station

number.

–: Selects lower preset station 

number.

A/B/C/D/E: Selects the page (A – E) 

of preset stations.

Controls tape deck.
DIR A, B and DECK A/B are

applicable only to double cassette
tape deck.

* For a single cassette deck with

automatic reverse function,
pressing DIR A will reverse the
direction of tape running.

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Summary of Contents for AX-490

Page 1: ...fications 14 AX 590 490 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 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REM...

Page 2: ...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 ...

Page 3: ...y 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 f...

Page 4: ...AKER A B l2ΩMIN 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 Compact disc player Tuner Tape deck 1 Video cassette player LD player etc Speakers B To AC outlet Right Left Right Left Turntable Tape deck 2 Speakers A PHONO MM...

Page 5: ...outlet U S A model Speakers B Tape deck 2 Turntable Right Left Right Left Speakers A 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 PO...

Page 6: ...le use Connecting the ground wire of the turntable to this terminal will normally minimize hum but in some cases better results may be obtained with the ground wire disconnected PRE OUT MAIN IN terminals Removing the jumper pins enables this unit to independently perform the functions of a control amplifier and a power amplifier These terminals are for connection of a signal processing system such...

Page 7: ...4 Select the speakers to be used If you use two speaker systems press both the A and B switches 5 Play the source 6 Adjust to the desired output level 7 If desired adjust the BASS TREBLE BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls etc Refer to page 9 10 To turn off the power Press the POWER switch again AX 590 AX 490 1 6 7 7 3 7 4 2 2 4 7 3 VOLUME l6 l8 20 24 28 34 40 50 60 70 l4 l2 l0 8 6 4 3 2 l 0 dB POWER IN...

Page 8: ... being used for recording with the INPUT selector Notes If you want to enjoy another source while recording select it with the INPUT selector VOLUME BASS TREBLE BALANCE LOUDNESS controls CD DIRECT AMP switch and PURE DIRECT switch settings have no effect on the material being recorded AX 590 AX 590 AX 490 AX 490 3 1 3 5 3 1 3 5 REC OUT AUX TEAP 2 TAPE 1 CD PHONO TUNER REC OUT AUX TAPE 2 TAPE 1 CD ...

Page 9: ...iable 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 1 Set to the FLAT position 2 Set to the loudest listening level that you would listen to 3 Turn until the desired volume is gained AX 590 AX 490 AX 590 AX 590 AX 490 AX 590 AX 490 AX...

Page 10: ...e also bypassed 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...

Page 11: ...anual POWER PLAY CUT PHONO SKIP PLAY CD SEARCH PAUSE STOP DISC SKIP A B C D E TUNER DIR A DECK A B DIR B TAPE 1 TAPE 2 REC PAUSE STOP REC MUTE AUX VOLUME PRESET PLAY POWER PLAY CUT PHONO SKIP PLAY CD SEARCH PAUSE STOP DISC SKIP A B C D E TUNER DIR A DECK A B DIR B TAPE 1 TAPE 2 REC PAUSE STOP REC MUTE AUX VOLUME PRESET PLAY Turns the power on off Selects input source Turns the volume level up down...

Page 12: ...ling new batteries Remote control transmitter operation range Notes There should be no large obstacles between the remote control transmitter and the main unit If the remote control sensor is directly illuminated by strong lighting especially an inverter type of fluorescent lamp etc it might cause the remote control transmitter not to work correctly In this case reposition the main unit to avoid d...

Page 13: ...IRECT 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 REMEDY Firmly plug in the power cord Connect the cords properly If the problem persists the cords may be defective Select an appropriate input source with the INPUT selector Set the SPEAKERS s...

Page 14: ...ion 20 Hz to 20 kHz AX 590 PHONO MM to REC OUT 3V 0 003 PHONO MC to REC OUT 3V 0 007 CD TUNER TAPE AUX to PRE OUT 1V 0 005 CD TUNER TAPE AUX to SP OUT 50W 8 ohms 0 008 AX 490 PHONO MM to REC OUT 3V 0 003 CD TUNER TAPE AUX to SP OUT 42 5W 8 ohms 0 008 Intermodulation Distortion Rated output 8 ohms 0 01 Signal to Noise Ratio IHF A Network AX 590 PHONO MM 5 mV Input Shorted 92 dB PHONO MC 500 µV Inpu...

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