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G B R
RX-496RDS/496
RX-396RDS/396
Natural Sound Stereo Receiver
Récepteur stéréo
Natural Sound Stereoreceiver
Natural Sound Stereoreceiver
Ricevitore stereo a suono naturale
Receptor estéreo de Sonido Natural
Natural Sound Stereo Ontvanger
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
BRUKSANVISNING
MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
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l SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES After unpacking, check that the following parts are included. l ACCESSOIRES FOURNIS Après le déballage, vérifier que les pièces suivantes sont incluses. l MITGELIEFERTE ZUBEHÖRTEILE Nach dem Auspacken überprüfen, ob die folgenden Teile vorhanden sind. l MEDFÖLJANDE TILLBEHÖR Kontrollera efter det apparaten packats upp att följande delar finns med. l ACCESSORI IN DOTAZIONE Verificare che tutte le parti seguenti siano contenute nell’imballaggio dell’apparecchio. l ACCESORIOS
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English Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA Stereo receiver. FEATURES l l Preset Station Shifting Capability (Preset Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel Editing) RX-496RDS and RX-496 l IF Count Direct PLL Synthesizer Tuning 75W + 75W (8Ω) RMS Output System Power, 0.04% THD, 20–20,000 Hz l SLEEP Timer RX-396RDS and RX-396 50W + 50W (8Ω) RMS Output l Remote Control Capability Power, 0.04% THD, 20–20,000 Hz l RX-496RDS and RX-396RDS only l High Dynamic Power, Low Impedance Multi-Functions for RDS
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CAUTION : READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. 1. To assure the finest performance, please read this manual IMPORTANT carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Please record the serial number of this unit in the space below. 2. Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place – away from windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration, Model: dust, moisture and cold. Avoid sources of humming (transformers, motors). To prevent fire or electrical shock, Serial No.: do not exp
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English 30° WARNING IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch (U.S.A. model) setting while the power to this unit is on, otherwise this unit may be damaged. IF THIS UNIT FAILS TO TURN ON WHEN THE STANDBY/ON SWITCH IS PRESSED; A OR B:4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not be set to A B:8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER either end. If so, set the switch to either end when this unit is in the standby mode. A OR B:6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER A B:I2ΩMIN. /SPEAKER IMPEDANCE SELECTOR SET BEFO
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CONNECTIONS Never plug in this unit and other components until all connections are completed. CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER COMPONENTS When making connections between this unit and other components, be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Also, refer to the owner’s manual for each component to be connected to this unit. * If you have YAMAHA components numbered as 1, 3, 4, etc. on the rear panel, connections can be made easily
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English 1 2 AC OUTLETS (SWITCHED) GND terminal (For turntable use) * * (U.S.A., Canada, Europe and General models) Connecting the ground wire of the turntable to the GND ......................................................... 2 SWITCHED OUTLETS terminal will normally minimize hum, but in some cases better (U.K. and Australia models) ................ 1 SWITCHED OUTLET results may be obtained with the ground wire disconnected. Use these to connect the power cords from your components to this uni
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IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch Be sure to switch the position only when the power to this unit is not on. Select the position whose requirements your speaker system meets. WARNING (Left position) Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch setting while the power to this unit is on, otherwise If you use one pair of speakers, the impedance of each this unit may be damaged. speaker must be 4W or higher. If you use two pairs of speakers, the impedance of each IF THIS UNIT FAILS TO TURN ON WHEN THE speak
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English ANTENNA CONNECTIONS l Each antenna should be connected to the designated terminal(s) correctly, referring to the following diagram. l Both AM and FM indoor antennas are supplied to this unit. In general, these antennas will provide sufficient signal strength. Nevertheless, a properly installed outdoor antenna will give clearer reception than an indoor one. If you experience poor reception quality, an outdoor antenna may result in improvement. Outdoor FM antenna Outdoor AM antenna Indoor
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CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS FRONT PANEL RX-496RDS and RX-496 1 23 4 5 6 NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER PURE DIRECT VOLUME l6 20 l2 TUNER PHONO CD 28 8 STANDBY/ON 4 40 TAPE 2 60 2 AUX TAPE 1/MD MONITOR A/B/C/D/E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 –dB BASS TREBLE BALANCE LOUDNESS PHONES SPEAKERS RDS MODE/FREQ EON FM/AM DOWN TUNING UP 0 0 0 FLAT l l l l l l l –30dB A B 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 l0 TUNING 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 9 PTY SEEK MEMORY EDIT MODE 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 8 ON OFF 55 55 LR 55 5 7 MODE START MAN’L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN’L MO
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English 1 STANDBY/ON switch C Continuously variable LOUDNESS control Press this switch to turn on the power to this unit. Press it Used to compensate for the human ears’ loss of sensitivity to again to turn this unit into the standby mode. high and low-frequency ranges at low volume. Standby mode D RDS MODE/FREQ button In this state, this unit consumes a very small quantity of RX-496RDS and RX-396RDS only power to receive infrared-signals from the remote control When an RDS station is received,
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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 this unit. If the CD player and tape deck connected to this unit are YAMAHA components designed for remote control compatibility, this remote control transmitter will also control various functions of each component. For Control of This Unit 1 Tuner keys Control tuner. +: Selects higher preset station number. –: Selects lower preset station number. A/B/
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English DISPLAY PANEL 1 23 4 AUTO STEREO MHz 20 l00 0 TAPE MON MEMO PS PTY RT CT PTY HOLD EON NEWS INFO AFFAIRS SPORT SLEEP 2 56 78 9 0 A : RX-496RDS and RX-396RDS only 1 Multi-information display 7 PTY HOLD indicator Displays various information, for example station frequency, RX-496RDS and RX-396RDS only preset station number and name of selected input source. Lights up while the search is performed in the PTY SEEK mode. 2 AUTO indicator Lights up when this unit is in the automatic tuning mode
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From page 14 to 25, this manual describes how to operate this unit mainly by using the front panel control parts. To operate this unit on the remote control transmitter, use the corresponding keys on the remote control transmitter. BASIC OPERATIONS TO PLAY A SOURCE 2 3 7 NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER PURE DIRECT VOLUME l6 20 l2 TUNER PHONO CD 28 8 STANDBY/ON 40 4 TAPE 2 60 2 AUX TAPE 1/MD MONITOR A/B/C/D/E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 –dB BASS TREBLE BALANCE LOUDNESS PHONES SPEAKERS FM/AM DOWN TUNING
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English TO RECORD (OR DUB) A SOURCE TO TAPE (OR MD) 1 2 NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER VOLUME l6 20 l2 TUNER PHONO CD 28 8 STANDBY/ON 40 4 TAPE 2 2 AUX TAPE 1/MD 60 MONITOR A/B/C/D/E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 –dB BASS TREBLE BALANCE LOUDNESS PHONES SPEAKERS FM/AM DOWN TUNING UP 0 0 0 FLAT A B l l l l l l l –30dB 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 l0 TUNING 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 9 MEMORY EDIT MODE 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 8 ON OFF 55 55 LR 55 5 7 6 MAN’L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN’L MONO 4 1 Select the source to be recorded. 3 Begin recording on th
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Selecting the SPEAKER system Adjusting the continuously variable LOUDNESS control Because one or two speaker systems can be connected to this unit, the SPEAKERS switches allow you to select speaker This control provides compensation for the human ears’ loss of system A or B, or both at once. sensitivity to high and low-frequency ranges at low volume. This control is adjustable to retain full tonal range at any volume level. SPEAKERS 1 A B LOUDNESS FLAT l –30dB 2 l0 ON OFF 3 9 Set to the “FLAT” p
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English TUNING OPERATIONS Normally, if station signals are strong and there is no interference, quick automatic-search tuning (AUTOMATIC TUNING) is possible. However, if signals of the station you want to select are weak, you must tune to it manually (MANUAL TUNING). NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER VOLUME l6 20 l2 TUNER PHONO CD 28 8 STANDBY/ON 40 4 AUX TAPE 2 TAPE 1/MD 60 2 MONITOR A/B/C/D/E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 –dB BASS TREBLE BALANCE LOUDNESS PHONES SPEAKERS FM/AM DOWN TUNING UP 0 0 0 FLAT
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PRESET TUNING MANUAL PRESET TUNING This unit can store station frequencies selected by tuning operation. With this function, you can recall any desired station only by selecting the preset station number where it is stored. Up to 40 stations (8 stations x 5 groups) can be stored. NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER VOLUME l6 20 l2 TUNER PHONO CD 28 8 STANDBY/ON 40 4 TAPE 2 60 2 AUX MONITOR TAPE 1/MD A/B/C/D/E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 –dB BASS TREBLE BALANCE LOUDNESS PHONES SPEAKERS 0 0 0 FLAT FM/AM DOWN
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English AUTOMATIC PRESET TUNING You can make use of an automatic preset tuning function for FM stations. With this function, this unit performs automatic tuning and stores FM stations with strong signals sequentially. Up to 40 stations are stored automatically in the same way as in the manual preset tuning method on page 18. * RX-496RDS and RX-396RDS only Only RDS stations can be stored by this function. (Refer to page 21 to 25 for details about RDS stations.) To store stations NATURAL SOUND S
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EXCHANGING PRESET STATIONS When the automatic preset tuning is finished; You can exchange the places of two preset stations with each The display shows the frequency of the last preset station. other as shown below. Check the contents and the number of preset stations by following the procedure of the section “To recall a preset NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER station” on page 18. VOLUME l6 20 l2 TUNER PHONO CD 28 8 To recall a preset station STANDBY/ON 40 4 Simply follow the procedure of the s
