Yamaha RX-497 manual

OWNER'S MANUAL[...]

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FCC INFORMATION (for US customers) 1 IMPORTANT NOTI(E: DO NOT MODIFY THIS Complimu:e with FCC regulatkms dues not guarantee that INIT! interference will not occur in all installations. If this This product, when installed as indicated in the product is found to he the source of interlerence, which instructions contained in this m:mual, meets FCC c:[...]

1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep itin a safe place for future reference. 2 Install this sound system in a well ventilated, cool. dry, clean place away t'rom direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration. dust. moisture, and/or cold. Allow ventilation space of at least 30 cm on the top, 20 cm on the lell an[...]

FEATURES ............................................................. 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ................................. 2 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ......................... 3 Front panel ................................................................. 3 Front panel display .................................................... 5 Rear panel ...[...]

Built-in 2-channel power amplifier II, Minimum RMS output power 75 W + 75 W (8 _Q), 0.04% THD, 20 Hz to 20 kHz II, Highly dynamic power, low impedance drive capability Sophisticated AM/FM tuner II, 40-station random access preset tuning II, Automatic preset tuning II, Preset station exchanging capability II, Radio Data System tuning capability (Eur[...]

f_.... _ _FI .... (U.S.A. model) @ MASTER ON/OFF Press inward to the ON position to turn on the power of this unit. Press again to release it outward to the OFF position to turn off this unit. See page 14 for details. Even when this unit is turned ofi2 this unit consumes a small amount of power to preserve the memo13". Memory back-up The memor[...]

K_Ie]dll;{e]l_lF_qdleJ:llld[Bil[e]d_ @ EDIT, SEARCH MODE Exchanges the assignment of two preset stations with each other when TUNER is selected as the input source (see page 25). Switches between search modes when XM is selected as the input source (see page 29). @ FM/AM, XM ANT (ANTENNA) Switches the reception band between AM and FM when TUNER is [...]

_e]dll;{e]J_'f_qdlel_lJd[e_Jl[e]d[, @ SP (SPEAKERS) A/B indicators Light up according to the set of speakers selected. Both indicators light up when both sets of speakers are selected. @ ZONE 2 indicator Lights up when Zone 2 is turned on. @ Input source indicators Light up when this unit is in the corresponding mode. The XM indicator is only [...]

{7;x] i! ..... i (U.S.A. model @ Antenna terminals Connect FM and AM antennas. See page 12 for connections information. @ AUDIO/VIDEO jacks Connect audio and video components. See page 10 for connection information. @ SUB WOOFER OUTPUT jack Connect a subwoofer with built-in amplifier. @ REMOTE jacks These.jacks are used to input output remote contr[...]

_O]_TII;{O]Jk'JF:hqlI_IJ_T[elI[O]_Tg This section describes the function of each button on the remote control used to control this unit or other components made by YAMAHA or other manufacturers. The functions of the buttons used to control your other audio and video components are the same as those of the con'esponding buttons on those co[...]

@ SPEAKERS A/B Turns on or off the set of speakers connected to the SPEAKERS A and, or SPEAKERS B terminals on the rear panel of this unit when the con'esponding button is pressed each time. @ CODE SET Use to set up remote control codes (see page 4 l). @ SLEEP Sets the sleep timer. @ VOLUME +/- Increases or decreases the sound output level. ?[...]

_o]_TiI;Io]ik'JF:hqel_lJ_T[ell[o]_Tt. • Notes on batteries (hange all of the batteries it" the operation range of the remote contrnl decreases. Use AA, R6, UM-3 batteries for the remote control. Make sure that the polarities are correct. See the illustration inside the batter?," compartment of each remote control. Remove the batter[...]

• Do not connect this unit or other components to the main power until all connections between components are complete. • Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other or do not let them touch any metal part of this tulit. This could damage this tulit and. or the speakers. • All connections must be correct: L (left) to L, R (right) to R.[...]

• Connecting the banana plug 1 Remove approximately 10 mm (3/8 in) of (U.S.A., Canada, Australia and General insulation from the end of each speaker models only) cable and twist the exposed wires of the First, tighten the knob and then insert the banana plug into cable together to prevent short circuits, the end of the corresponding temfinal. 10 [...]

Both AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this unit. In general, these antennas should provide sufficient signal strength. Connect each antenna correctly to the designated terminals. AM loop antenna (included) Indoor FM Outdoor AM antenna antenna or Outdoor FM Use a 5 to 10 mot vinyl- (included) antenna covered wire extended oIItdo01"S [...]

1 Connecting the AM loop antenna Set up the AM loop antenna. Press and hold the tab. 3 Insert the AM loop antenna lead wires into the AM ANT terminal. 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to insert the AM loop antenna lead wires into the GND terminal. 6 Orient the AM loop antenna for the best reception. • The AM loup antenna should be placed away l?om this unit[...]

I[";'tfll'l_ql['h'_ Plug the power supply cord into the AC wall outlet after all other connections are complete. When all connections are complete, turn on the power of this unit. AC power supply cord 1 (General model) AC OUTLET(S) • AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED) Australia model .................................................[...]

[e!': 1Ii tl'olAVl Ex_eme caution should be exercised when you play back CDs encoded in DTS. If you play back a CD encoded in DTS on a DTS-mcompatible CD player, you will only hear some unwanted noise that may damage yottr speakers. Check whether your CD player supports CDs encoded in DTS. Also, check the sound output level of your CD pla[...]

il'.JIF:lgdld[eiF:Idlel_l:[_e]_te]ld[J • Adjusting the BALANCE control Adjusts the sound output balance of the left and right speakers to compensate fbr sound imbalance caused by speaker locations or listening room conditions. r__, llj/l'olAVl gALAHCE • Using the PURE DIRECT button Routes input signals from your audio sources so that [...]

'Jf__lYhV[ef__1_VeJ:l=[esre]=te]hV[J • The VOLUME. BASS. TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls and the PURE DIRECT buttons have no effect on the source being recorded. • Check the copyright laws in your count U to record from records. CDs. radio, etc. Recording copyright-protected material may infringe on cop?right laws. 1 Play the selecte[...]

iltJIF:lgdld[eiF:Ydlel_l:[_e]_te]ld[J Use this feature to automatically set this unit to the standby mode after a certain amount of time. The sleep timer is useful when you are going to sleep while this unit is playing or recording a source. The sleep timer also automatically turns off any external components connected to the AC OUTLETS. Press SLEE[...]

'$f__|¥1,v[ef__y,Vel:l_[_.io]:le]hV[J Press MUTE on the remote control to mute the sound output. The MUTE indicator flashes in the front panel display. m'.'i m i "r" m .... ¢"; L i " HLJ m E. LJPm After a few seconds, MUTE ON disappears from the l'ront panel display. 2 Press MUTE on the remote control again[...]

There are 2 tuning methods autonmtic and manual. Select either method according to your preference and the strength of station signals. Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference. 243 Rotate the INPUT selector (or press TUNER on the remote control) to select TUNER as the input source. INPUT _ TUNER or[...]

Manual tuning is effective when station signals are weak. 243 l+tr,_Y+tllqi'/fi'P 4 Press TUNING/CH <1 / c> to manually tune into the desired station. Hold down tile button to continue tuning search. • When you tune into a station, the frequency ol the received station is shown in the front panel display. • If you tune into an F[...]

l;jV_j_|lql'lh7 _ You can use the automatic preset tuning method to automatically store FM stations. This fimction enables this unit to automatically tune into FM stations with strong signals and store up to 40 (8 stations in each of the 5 groups, AI to ES) of those received stations in order. You can then easily recall any preset stations by [...]

• Customized automatic preset tuning You can specify a preset station group and it preset station number from which this unit stores the FM stations received by automatic preset tuning. 1 Press and hold MEMORY on the front panel for more than 3 seconds. Press A/B/C/D/E and then press one of the preset station/channel number buttons on the front p[...]

You can also manually store up to 40 stations (8 stations in each of the 5 groups, AI to E8). You can then easily recall any preset stations by selecting the preset station nmnbers where they are stored. 2 Press one of the preset station/channel number buttons on the front panel to select a preset station number (1 to 8) where you want to store the[...]

+Ig,_ f++llq_'If_'P You can tune into the desired station simply by selecting the preset station mnnber where it is stored. You can exchange the assignment of two preset stations with each other. The following procedure describes an example where a preset station El is exchanged with another preset station A5. 2,4 1 2 Press A/B/C/DIE on t[...]

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This section describes the functions of each control used for the XM Satellite Radio tuning. The following controls on the front panel and the remote control are only available when XM is selected as the input source and the XM Connect-and-Play digital antenna accessory is connected to the aM ack on the rear panel of this unit (see "XM Satelli[...]

|_i_I___|I3||iI:I:y__yl][olIIIJ_TIhT[, • Controls on the remote controls @- Remote control (supplied) -(6) {_}= (9)= <x; Zone 2 remote control (sold separately) @ Numeric buttons All Channel Search or Category Search mode Use 1 to 9 and 0 to enter a channel number directly. Preset Search mode Use 1 to 8 to enter a preset channel number directl[...]

To sign up for an account with the XM Satellite Radio service, an XM Satellite Radio ID number is required. Follow the procedure below to check your ID number, and then visit the website at "http://activate.xnlradio.com" or call "1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346)" to sign up with your m_Lior credit card handy. 2 3 Press SEARCH MOD[...]

|_j_I___|I3||iI:I;y__yl][OIIII]_T/hT[, Rotate the INPUT selector on the front panel (or press XM on the remote control) to select XM as the input source. The XM information (channel number/nanle, category or artist name/song title) for the currently selected channel appears in the front panel display. =NPIJT O Front panel or Remote control Selectin[...]

You can search for the desired channel by using one of the three search modes (All Channel Search mode, Category Search mode or Preset Search mode). You can also enter the number directly to select the desired channel (For details, see "Direct Number Access mode" on page 33). • All Channel Search mode 2 4 Press CATEGORY on the front pan[...]

• Category Search mode 2 • Preset Search mode Prior to selecting a preset channel in tile Preset Search mode, you must preset the XM Satellite Radio channels (see page 33). All preset channels (AI to ES) recall "001 Preview" as the factory setting. 2 4 1 Repeat step 1 in "Basic XM Satellite Radio operations". 2 Press SEARCH [...]

• Direct Number Access mode _Ij_I.___|I:/I|iI:I;y__yl][oIIIIhT/hT[J You can use this feature to store up to 40 XM Satellite Radio channels (8 preset channel numbers in each of the 5 preset channel groups, AI to E8). You can then easily recall any preset channel by selecting the preset channel group and the preset channel number as described in &q[...]

|_j_I___II3||iI:I;y__yl][OIIII]_T/hT[, Press CATEGORY on the front panel (or A-E/ CAT. < / > on the remote control) to select the preset channel group (A to E). The preset channel group letter appears. A_B_C/D/E or PRESET/CH Front panel Remote control Press one of the preset station/channel number buttons on the front panel (or PRESET/CH A / [...]

• ADVANCED SETUP menu parameters Change the initial settings (indicated in bold under each parameter) to reflect the needs of your listening environment. Factory presets i=q:;I:i!!!2!!;E]" Use to reset all parameters to the factory presets. Choices: CANCEL, RESET Select CANCEL if you do not want the parameters of this unit to be initialized [...]

l_t',l _ h'N=, ',I"I"iI q" Press the preset station/channel number buttons (1 and 2) on the front panel repeatedly to move through the menu and select the parameter you want to adjust. See page 3 5 for a complete list of available parameters. You can select the unit you want to operate with the remote control by switch[...]

This unit allows you to configure a multi-room audio and video system. The Zone 2 feature enables you to set this unit to reproduce separate input sources in the main room and in Zone 2 (the second room) simultaneously. You can also control this unit from the second room using the Zone 2 remote control (sold separately). You need the following addi[...]

P4ql'l_' You call control the input source of Zone 2 independently of the listening conditions in the main room. 1 Press ZONE 2 ON/OFF on the front panel to turn on Zone 2. 2 Press ZONE 2 CONTROL on the front panel The ZONE 2 indicator flashes in the front panel display. While the ZONE 2 indicator is flashing, rotate the INPUT selector on[...]

• Controlling this unit The shaded areas below can be used to control this unit. The buttons inside the dotted lines control this unit in any mode (POWER• STANDBY• • the input selector buttons, VOLUME +_ and MUTE). • Controlling other components The shaded areas below can be used to control other audio and video components made by YAMAHA [...]

|:J.,_j_[O]I_[I,[O]_TII:{O]Ilffff__IlI]:I-'_" In addition to controlling this unit, you can also control other audio and video components made by YAMAHA and other manufacturers using the supplied remote control. To control other components, you must set the appropriate remote control codes. c? C) C) _ C) C9 C) C? _-__ DVD player VCR Digit[...]

:]_[i_[oJfl_J[elo]_T#l:fo]ll___|l#]:l_; You can control other components by setting the appropriate remote control codes. Codes can be set up for each input source. For a complete list of available remote control codes, refer to "LIST OF REMOTE CONTROL (?ODES" at the end of this manual. The following table show the default component categ[...]

Refer to the chart below if this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions below do not help, set this unit to the standby mode, disconnect the power cord, and contact the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. • General See Problem Cause Remedy page This unit fail[...]

The sound is degraded when listening with the headphones connected to the CD player or the tape deck connected to this unit. Tmn on the power of this unit. The power of this trait is turned off. or this unit is set to tile standby mode. 14 The sound level is The LOUDNESS control is fimctioning. Set the LOUDNESS control to tile FLAT position. 16 low[...]

• XM Satellite Radio Error message i==i...i i:::'i==i.. ' ¢"1H "r' i:::' i..i i.. h"i ,...=i H.... ,...= F.. r'_H i L..HHr"I i {_::,r'.,l%T 'i' i..h';3 ,..q L.'r'_ i .LH'..a 1%..' ...l .l. _...ll _r'_l '...ll I r"l .l. l". ._"_..= M % ..[...]

AUDIO SECTION Mininmnl RMS Output Power (8 £_ 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 004% THD) ...................... 75 W + 75 W Dynamic Power (IHF) 18/6'4/2 £_) ..................................................... 105/125/150/178 W Maximmn Output Power [Emope model only] (t kHz, 07% THD, 4 £_) .................................................... 105 W IEC Out[...]

LIST OF REMOTE CONTROL CODES Pioneer 226,235, 254, TV 255,268 Admiral 292,293 Portland 297,256 Aiwa 294,276, 283, 284 Proscan 293 Akai 295,296 Prolon 297 Alba 296 Quasar 234,235 AOC 297 Radio Shack 299,293, 297 Bell&Howell 292 RCA 293,297, 234, Beslar 298 256,257, 258 Blaupunkl 229,222 SABA 223,269, 265,266 Blue sky 298 Sampo 297 Brandl 223 Sam[...]

This product mainly uses lead-free solder. © 2005 Y:AMAHACORPOP, ATION All rights reserved, YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A. YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA YAMAHA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR. 22-34, 25462 RELLINGEN BEi HAMBURG, GER[...]

RX-497/RX-397 Read the following instructions instead of "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" (1 to 14 on page i) on the OWNER'S MANUAL. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 Read Iustructions All the safety and operating instructions shuuld be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retai[...]

20 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required. be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manulhcturer or h:ne the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire. electric shock, or other hazards. 21 Sali:ty Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this p[...]