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U
RX-497
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............................................35 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ................................. 2 Changing the ADVANCED SETUP menu parameters ........................................................... 35 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 75 W + 75 W (8 Ω), 0.04% THD, 20 Hz to 20 kHz source sound ◆ Highly dynamic power, low impedance drive ◆ Continuously variable loudness control capability ◆ Sleep timer ◆ Remote control capability Sophisticated AM/FM tuner ◆ Zone 2 remote control (sold separately) capability ◆ 40-station random access preset tuning ◆ Zone 2 custom installation facili
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INTRODUCTION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel 1238 4 56C 70 9A B D ZONE 2 ON/OFF FM/AM l TUNING/CH h PURE DIRECT MD/TAPE MONITOR XM/ANT ZONE CONTROL EDIT MEMORY TUN MODE/DISP SEARCH MODE MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L 16 16 MASTER 20 20 1 12 2 A/B/C/D/E 12345678 VOLUME 2 26 6 8 CATEGORY ON OFF DISPLAY INPUT BASS TREBLE BALANCE LOUDNESS MAIN ZONE 0 0 0 FLAT 4 40 0 4 PHONES SPEAKERS 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 –30dB A B 22 22 22 210 ON/OFF 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 9 60 60 2 44 44 44 48 ∞ 0 –55 + –55 + L
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 7 EDIT, SEARCH MODE D VOLUME Exchanges the assignment of two preset stations with each Increases or decreases the sound output level. other when TUNER is selected as the input source (see Note page 25). Switches between search modes when XM is selected as This does not affect the OUT (REC) level. the input source (see page 29). E INPUT selector 8 FM/AM, XM ANT (ANTENNA) Selects the input source you want to listen to or watch. Switches the reception band between AM and FM
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INTRODUCTION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel display 1239 5 6 7 8 4 SP DVD DTV/CBL VCR MD/TAPE CD TUNER PHONO XM A B ZONE2 ZONE3 MD/TAPE MON MEMORY AUTO TUNED STEREO SLEEP MUTE PTY HOLD EON PTY PS RT CT 0 AB 1 SP (SPEAKERS) A/B indicators 8 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 9 MUTE indicator selected. Flashes while the MUTE function is turned on. 2 ZONE 2 ind
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Rear panel 12 34 5 (U.S.A. model) TUNER VIDEO AUDIO OUTPUT REMOTE DVD DVD IN OUT XM GND DTV/ DTV/ CBL CBL SUB AM WOOFER AC OUTLETS ANT SWITCHED IN IN (PLAY) VCR VCR 75Ω FM OUT SPEAKERS OUT UNBAL. ANT (REC) CLASS 2 WIRING IN (PLAY) A AUDIO GND IMPEDANCE SELECTOR CD MD/TAPE MONITOR SET BEFORE POWER ON OUT SELECTEUR D'IMPEDANCE OUT (REC) A OR B: 4Ω MIN. /SPEAKER A + B: 8Ω MIN. /SPEAKER B ZONE 2 PHONO A OR B: 8Ω MIN. /SPEAKER OUTPUT 679 8 0A 1 Antenna terminals 7 PHONO jack
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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 41). 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 Installing batteries in the remote control ■ Notes on batteries • Change all of the batteries if the operation range of the remote control decreases. • Use AA, R6, UM-3 batteries for the 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 control is not used for an extended period of time. • Do not use old batteries together with new ones.
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Video in Audio in Audio out Audio out Audio in Video out Video in Audio out Video out GND Audio out Audio out Audio out Video out CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS CAUTION • 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 unit. This could damage this unit and/ or the speakers. • All connections must be correct: L (left) to L, R (right) t
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PREPARATION CONNECTIONS Connecting speakers ■ 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 the end of the corresponding terminal. cable together to prevent short circuits. 10 mm (3/8 in) Banana plug 2 Unscrew the knob. Notes Red: positive (+) Black: negative (–) • One or two speak
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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. Indoor FM Outdoor AM antenna Outdoor FM antenna or Use a 5 to 10 m of vinyl- antenna (included) covered wire extended outdoors from a window. AM loop antenna (included) TUNER V GND AM ANT 75Ω FM UNBAL. ANT AUDIO GND CD MO Ground (GND terminal) For maximum sa
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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 Connecting the power supply cord Turning on and off this unit Plug the power supply cord into the AC wall outlet after When all connections are complete, turn on the power of all other connections are complete. this unit. AC power supply cord 1 ZONE 2 ON/OFF FM/AM l TUNING/CH h PURE DIRECT MD/TAPE MONITOR XM/ANT ZONE CONTROL EDIT MEMORY TUN MODE/DISP SEARCH MODE MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L VOLTAGE 1 16 6 SELECTOR MASTER 2 20 0 1 12 2 A/B/C/D/E 12345678 VOLUME CATEGORY 26 26 8 ON OFF IN
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BASIC OPERATION PLAYING AND RECORDING l PLAYING AND RECORDING CAUTION Extreme caution should be exercised when you play back CDs encoded in DTS. If you play back a CD encoded in DTS on a DTS-incompatible CD player, you will only hear some unwanted noise that may damage your speakers. Check whether your CD player supports CDs encoded in DTS. Also, check the sound output level of your CD player before you play back a CD encoded in DTS. Playing a source 2 Press SPEAKERS A and/or SPEAKERS B on t
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PLAYING AND RECORDING ■ Adjusting the LOUDNESS control Adjusting the tonal quality Retains a full tonal range at any volume level, thus compensating for the human ears’ loss of sensitivity to ■ Adjusting the BALANCE control high and low-frequency ranges at a low volume level. Adjusts the sound output balance of the left and right speakers to compensate for sound imbalance caused by CAUTION speaker locations or listening room conditions. If the PURE DIRECT button is turned on with the LOUDNESS
