Yamaha AX-490 Owner'S Manual Download Page 14

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SPECIFICATIONS

Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel

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8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.015% THD

...............................................100W+100W

6 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.03% THD

...............................................120W+120W

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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)

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8/6/4/2 ohms.................140/170/220/290W

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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]

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.........................................150W

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.........................................120W

IEC Power [Europe model only]

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(8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.015% THD) ..........110W

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(8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.019% THD) ..........100W

Power Band Width 

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8 ohms, 50W, 0.03% THD

..........................................10 Hz to 50 kHz

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8 ohms, 42.5W, 0.038% THD

..........................................10 Hz to 50 kHz

Damping Factor 

8 ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz

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...........................more than 320

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...........................more than 240

Damping Factor (DIN) 

4 ohms, 40 Hz
[Australia, U.K. and Europe models]

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...........................more than 160

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...........................more than 120

Maximum Power (EIAJ)
1 kHz, 10% THD

[General model only]

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8 ohms .................................................145W
6 ohms .................................................170W

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8 ohms .................................................130W
6 ohms .................................................150W

Input Sensitivity/Impedance

PHONO MM .....................2.5 mV/47 k-ohms
PHONO MC 

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..........................................160 µV/220 ohms

CD/TUNER/TAPE/AUX ....150 mV/47 k-ohms
MAIN IN 

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......1.0V/10 k-ohms

Maximum Input Signal (1 kHz, 0.007% THD)

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PHONO MM ...................................150 mV
PHONO MC......................................10 mV

Maximum Input Signal (1 kHz, 0.003% THD)

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PHONO MM ...................................115 mV

Output Level/Impedance

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REC OUT ......................150 mV/470 ohms
PRE OUT.............................1.0V/1 k-ohms

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REC OUT ......................150 mV/470 ohms

Headphone Jack Rated Output/ Impedance

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Output Level (8 ohms, 0.015% THD)

..........................................................0.33V

Impedance ..................................680 ohms

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Output Level (8 ohms, 0.019% THD)

............................................................0.3V

Impedance ..................................680 ohms

Frequency Response (20 Hz to 20 kHz)

CD/TUNER/TAPE/AUX ....................0±0.5 dB
MAIN IN 

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.................0±0.5 dB

RIAA Equalization Deviation (20 Hz to 20 kHz)

PHONO MM......................................±0.3 dB
PHONO MC

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............±0.5 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion (20 Hz to 20 kHz)

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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%

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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)

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PHONO MM (5 mV Input Shorted)

......................................................... 92 dB

PHONO MC (500 

µ

V Input Shorted)

......................................................... 76 dB

CD/TUNER/TAPE/AUX (Input Shorted)
(CD DIRECT AMP; ON) ................. 110 dB

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PHONO MM (5 mV Input Shorted)

......................................................... 88 dB

CD/TUNER/TAPE/AUX (Input Shorted)
(CD DIRECT AMP; ON) ................. 110 dB

Residual Noise (IHF-A Network)

(CD DIRECT AMP; ON).......................35 

µ

V

(PURE DIRECT; ON)...........................90 

µ

V

Channel Separation (Vol. –30 dB)

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PHONO MM/MC (Input Shorted 
1 kHz/10 kHz) .........................75 dB/60 dB
CD/TUNER/TAPE/AUX (Input 5.1 k-ohms
Terminated 1 kHz/10 kHz) ......65 dB/50 dB

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CD/TUNER/TAPE/AUX (Input 5.1 k-ohms
Terminated 1 kHz/10 kHz) ......65 dB/50 dB

Tone Control Characteristics

BASS: 

Boost/cut ................±10 dB (20 Hz)

Turnover Frequency.........(350 Hz)

TREBLE:

Boost/cut...........±10 dB (20 kHz)

Turnover Frequency.....(3.5 kHz)

Filter Characteristics 

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SUBSONIC FILTER .........15 Hz, –18 dB/oct

Continuous Loudness Control

Attenuation ............................–30 dB (1 kHz)

(Level related equalization)

Gain Tracking Error (0 to –60 dB) ............2 dB

Power Supply

[U.S.A. and Canada models]

..........................................AC 120V, 60 Hz

[Australia and U.K. models]

..........................................AC 240V, 50 Hz

[Europe model]..................AC 230V, 50 Hz
[General model]

................AC 110/120/220/240V, 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption

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[U.K., Europe, Australia and General
models]..............................................210W

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[U.S.A. model] ...................................190W
[Canada model] ...................320 VA, 250W
[U.K., Europe, Australia and General
models]..............................................210W

AC Outlets

[U.S.A., Canada, Europe and General
models]

3 SWITCHED OUTLETS

..........................................100W max. total

[U.K. and Australia models]

1 SWITCHED OUTLET ....100W max. total

Dimensions (W x H x D)

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.................435 x 146 x 388.5 mm

(17-1/8” x 5-3/4” x 15-5/16”)

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....................435 x 146 x 386 mm

(17-1/8” x 5-3/4” x 15-3/16”)

Weight

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................10.4 kg (22 lbs. 14 oz.)

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....................9.2 kg (20 lbs. 4 oz.)

Accessories ...........Remote control transmitter

Batteries

Specifications subject to change without
notice.

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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