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U
RX-797
Stereo Receiver
OWNER’S MANUAL
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. CAUTION 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 4 Follow all instructions. DO NOT OPEN 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE with the manufacturer’s instructions. COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE 8 Do not install near
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FCC INFORMATION (for US customers) 1 IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this UNIT! product is found to be the source of interference, which This product, when installed as indicated in the can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the requ
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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. 1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual 15 When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. (i.e. vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet. 2 Install this sound system in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place – away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, 16 Install this unit near th
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ADVANCED ADDITIONAL BASIC OPERATION INFORMATION INTRODUCTION PREPARATION OPERATION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ADVANCED OPERATION FEATURES............................................................. 2 ADVANCED SETUP............................................39 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ................................. 2 Changing the ADVANCED SETUP menu parameters ........................................................... 39 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ......................... 3 Front panel..............
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FEATURES FEATURES Built-in 2-channel power amplifier Other features ◆ Minimum RMS output power ◆ PURE DIRECT button used to reproduce the purest 100 W + 100 W (8 Ω), 0.019% THD, 20 Hz to 20 kHz source sound ◆ Highly dynamic power, low impedance drive ◆ CD DIRECT AMP button used to reproduce the purest capability CD sound ◆ REC OUT selector independent of input source Sophisticated AM/FM tuner selection ◆ 40-station random access preset tuning ◆ Continuously variable loudness control ◆ Automat
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INTRODUCTION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel 12 349 5 67D 8A 0B C E ZONE 2 ON/OFF FM/AM l TUNING/CH h PURE DIRECT CD DIRECT AMP XM/ANT ZONE CONTROL EDIT MEMORY TUN MODE/DISP SEARCH MODE MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L 1 16 6 MASTER SPEAKERS 20 20 1 12 2 A B A/B/C/D/E 12345678 VOLUME 2 26 6 8 CATEGORY ON OFF DISPLAY INPUT REC OUT BASS TREBLE BALANCE LOUDNESS MAIN ZONE CD 0 0 0 FLAT 40 40 4 PHONES MD/TAPE XM 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 –30dB VCR TUNER22 22 22 210 ON/OFF DTV/CBL PHONO 3 3 3 3
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 8 EDIT, SEARCH MODE F INPUT selector Exchanges the assignment of two preset stations with each Selects the input source you want to listen to or watch. other when TUNER is selected as the input source (see G A/B/C/D/E, CATEGORY page 29). Selects the preset station group (A to E) when TUNER is Switches between search modes when XM is selected as selected as the input source (see page 27). the input source (see page 33). Switches between channel categories or selects the
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INTRODUCTION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel display 1238 4 5 6 7 SP DVD DTV/CBL VCR MD/TAPE CD TUNER PHONO XM A B ZONE2 ZONE3 MEMORY AUTO TUNED STEREO SLEEP MUTE PTY HOLD EON PTY PS RT CT 9 0A 1 SP (SPEAKERS) A/B indicators 7 SLEEP indicator Light up according to the set of speakers selected. Lights up when the sleep timer is turned on. Both indicators light up when both sets of speakers are 8 MUTE indicator selected. Flashes while the MUTE function is turned on. 2 ZONE 2 indicator 9 Multi
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Rear panel 12 3 45 6 (U.S.A. model) REMOTE XM TUNER AC IN DVD DVD IN 1 GND DTV/ DTV/ CBL CBL OUT AM AC OUTLETS ANT IN 2 SWITCHED IN IN CONTROL OUT VCR VCR +12V 15mA MAX. SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE SELECTOR CLASS 2 WIRING SET BEFORE POWER ON OUT OUT COUPLER SELECTEUR D'IMPEDANCE 75Ω FM UNBAL. ANT MAIN IN MONITOR IN A GND OUT (PLAY) MD/ PRE CD TAPE OUT A OR B: 4Ω MIN. /SPEAKER ZONE 2 OUT A OR B: 6Ω MIN. /SPEAKER (REC) A+B: 8Ω MIN. /SPEAKER OUT SUB PHONO WOOFER B ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT AUD
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INTRODUCTION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Remote control This section describes the function of each button on the 3 Numeric buttons remote control used to control this unit or other Select the preset station number (1 to 8) when TUNER is components made by YAMAHA or other manufacturers. selected as the input source. The functions of the buttons used to control your other Select the preset channel number when XM is selected as audio and video components are the same as those of the the input sou
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 9 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 corresponding button is pressed each time. 0 CODE SET Use to set up remote control codes (see page 45). A SLEEP Sets the sleep timer. B VOLUME +/– Increases or decreases the sound output level. Notes • This does not affect the OUT (REC) level. • When you press VOLUME +/– to control the sound output level of this unit, VOLUME
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INTRODUCTION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Zone 2 remote control This section describes the function of each button on the 3 PRESET u / d Zone 2 remote control used to control Zone 2. You can Selects the preset station number (1 to 8) when TUNER is also use the Zone 2 remote control to control the XM selected as the input source. Satellite Radio features and YAMAHA CD players. 4 A/B/C/D/E 1 Selects the preset station group (A to E) when TUNER is selected as the input source. POWER ZONE 2 5 XM Satel
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS A MUTE Mutes the sound output to Zone 2. Press again to restore the sound output to the previous volume level. B DISPLAY Switches the XM Satellite Radio information displayed in the front panel display between channel number/name, category and artist name/song title when XM is selected as the input source. C CD/XM switch Switches the function of the control buttons numbered 5, B and D between controlling YAMAHA CD players and controlling the XM Satellite Radio featur
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INTRODUCTION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Installing batteries in the remote controls ■ Notes on batteries • Change all of the batteries if the operation range of the remote controls decreases. • Use AA, R6, UM-3 batteries for the remote control and AAA, R03, UM-4 batteries for the Zone 2 remote control. • Make sure that the polarities are correct. See the illustration inside the battery compartment of each remote control. • Remove the batteries if the remote controls are not used for an extended peri
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CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS Connecting speakers Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass. CAUTION • Before connecting the speakers, make sure that the power of this unit is turned off. • Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other or do not let them touch any meta
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PREPARATION Video in Audio in Audio out Video out Audio out Video out Audio out Video out CONNECTIONS Connecting audio and video components CAUTION • Do not connect this unit or other components to the main power until all connections between components are complete. • All connections must be correct: L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Also, refer to the owner’s manual for each of your components. • Use the RCA type pin plug cables for audio and video components except sp
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CONNECTIONS Connecting the AM and FM antennas 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. Outdoor AM antenna Indoor FM antenna Use a 5 to 10 m of vinyl- (included) covered wire extended Outdoor FM antenna outdoors from a window. AM loop antenna (included) TUNER GND AM ANT 75Ω FM UNBAL. ANT GND CD Ground (GND terminal) For maximum safety and minimu
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PREPARATION CONNECTIONS ■ Connecting the AM loop antenna 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to insert the AM loop antenna lead wires into the GND terminal. 1 Set up the AM loop antenna. 6 Orient the AM loop antenna for the best reception. Notes The AM loop antenna should be placed away from this unit. A properly installed outdoor antenna provides clearer reception 2 Press and hold the tab. than an indoor one. If you experience poor reception quality, an outdoor antenna may improve the quality. It is
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CONNECTIONS ■ AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED) Connecting the power supply cord Australia model ......................................................1 outlet Other models ....................................................... 2 outlets Plug the power cable into the AC IN on the rear panel of Use these outlets to connect the power supply cords from this unit and then plug the power supply cord into the AC your other components to this unit. The outlets supply wall outlet after all other connections
