Contents Precautions ············································································································· 1 Features of This Unit ································································································ 2 Names and Functions ······························································································ 4 Connections ·········································································································· 12 Operations ············································································································· 16 How to use Remote Control ·················································································· 18 Block Diagram ······································································································· 20 Specifications ········································································································ 21 Before Asking for Repair Services ·········································································· 22...
Precautions INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER L-509X Installation place Cautions in connecting speakers This unit shall be installed in a well-ventilated and effectively When making speaker system connections, exercise extra heat-released place. care not to short-circuit between ! and @ of the speaker Especially, installation of this unit where direct sunlight is terminals and speaker input terminals of this unit.
Beeline construction sound volume adjustable without deterioration of sound qual- ity from 0 dB through −87 dB LUXMAN’s “Beeline” construction ensures that the audio signal path takes the optimum shortest route from input to ODNF — Only Distortion Negative speaker output.
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INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER L-509X Phono amplifier Cast-iron insulator This unit is equipped with a phono amplifier that is compat- For stability and support, this product features cast iron feet ible with the MM/MC cartridge to achieve analog record re- with vibration reducing density gradient.
Names and Functions Front panel 1. Operation switch (OPERATION) 3. Input selector (INPUT SELECTOR) Toggles the power on and off. When wiring or connection is Selects an input device from the devices such as a CD play- performed, be sure to turn off this switch. er, an SACD player, a D/A converter, and a tuner connected to each input terminal.
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INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER L-509X 5. Display window 9. Separate switch (SEPARATE) Displays the operation status of this unit. Separates the pre-amplifier and main-amplifier each other. This window is composed of 7 indicators and 2 power me- off (separate indicator off): ters.
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Names and Functions Front panel 10. Line straight switch (LINE STRAIGHT) 11. Balance control (BALANCE) Enhances the purity of the sound quality by bypassing the This control allows the listener to adjust the relative volume balance control circuit, tone control circuit, or the like. level of the left and right channels.
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INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER L-509X 13. Tone control for bass 16. Cartridge selection switch TONE CONTROL (BASS) (CARTRIDGE) Controls the frequency characteristics of the low-frequency Changes the gain level of the equalizer amplifier (amplifier range. circuit required to play an analog record).
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Names and Functions Display window 1. Monitor indicator (MONITOR) 3. Subsonic indicator (SUBSONIC) Lights up when the monitor switch is on. Lights up when the subsonic switch is on. 2. Power meters 4. Monaural indicator (MONO) The left meter reads the output of the L channel, and the Lights up when the monaural switch is on.
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INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER L-509X 5. Standby indicator (STAND BY) 8. Line straight indicator (LINE STRAIGHT) Lights up when the AC plug is plugged into a wall socket Lights up when the line straight switch is on. and the operation switch is set to off.
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Names and Functions Rear panel 1. Signal ground 3. LINE-1, LINE-2, LINE-3, and LINE-4 (ground terminal) (SIGNAL GROUND) input terminals (unbalanced) (LINE-1, LINE-2, LINE-3, and LINE-4) Is a ground terminal for devices to be connected to this unit. This terminal is used to reduce noise when other devices Are used for high-level signal inputs from a CD player, an are connected.
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INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER L-509X 5. Pre out terminal (PRE OUT) 9. AC inlet (AC IN) This terminal is used to obtain the output of the preampli- Connects the accessory power cable. The power shall be fier section. A bi-amp connection can be performed with supplied from a household wall socket.
Connections CD/SACD PLAYER D/A CONVERTER RECORDER – – – – ANALOG PLAYER SPEAKER SYSTEM ( A ) SPEAKER SYSTEM ( B )
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INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER L-509X Before Connecting How to connect CD player, SACD player, D/A converter, tuner, or other devices Before connecting other devices, connect the jack side of the accessory power cable to the AC inlet of this unit. Connect between the output terminals of a CD player, an...
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Connections CD/SACD PLAYER D/A CONVERTER RECORDER – – – – ANALOG PLAYER SPEAKER SYSTEM ( A ) SPEAKER SYSTEM ( B )
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INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER L-509X How to connect analog record player When you need not toggle an input source to be record- Connect between the output terminals of an analog record ed (especially when a recorder connected to the recorder player and the PHONO terminals of this unit with 2 (R and output terminals is recording), do not operate this switch.
Operations Before operation How to operate the tone control 1. Ensure that the connections are correctly performed. This unit has the tone control function for the low-frequency (Normal playback cannot be achieved with wrong con- and high-frequency ranges. nections of R, L, !, or @) The low-frequency range type works in the 300 Hz or lower.
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INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER L-509X Procedure of timer-controlled recording Memory 1. Turn on the operation switch to activate this unit. This unit stores the following items when the power is off: 2. Select a source to be recorded under timer control with...
How to use Remote Control Remote control (RA-17A) 1. Operation switch (OPERATION) 4. Separate switch (SEPARATE) Toggles the power on and off. Separates the pre-amplifier and main-amplifier section each When wiring or connection is performed, be sure to turn off other.
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INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER L-509X 7. Subsonic switch (SUBSONIC) 11. Volume control switches (VOLUME, i, o) Cuts ultra-low frequencies out of audible range to pre- vent ultra-low range noise from adversely affecting audible Adjusts the sound volume. range. This function is significantly effective especially when •...
While in use, this unit may display phenomena which may be confused as malfunctions. Before contacting your country’s official LUXMAN distributor for repair services, please read the operating instructions and operating instructions for any connected input and through output devices and check the troubleshooting table below. If the cause of the malfunction cannot be identified, please con- tact your dealer.
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