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Yamaha RX-797 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 RX-797 Stereo Receiver OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    We Want You Listening For A Lifetime YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion –...
  • Page 3 This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2 IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables.
  • Page 4 YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than specified.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION FEATURES... 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ... 2 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ... 3 Front panel ... 3 Front panel display ... 5 Rear panel ... 6 Remote control... 7 Zone 2 remote control... 9 Installing batteries in the remote controls... 11 Using the remote controls...

  • Page 6: Features

    FEATURES Built-in 2-channel power amplifier ◆ Minimum RMS output power 100 W + 100 W (8 Ω), 0.019% THD, 20 Hz to 20 kHz ◆ Highly dynamic power, low impedance drive capability Sophisticated AM/FM tuner ◆ 40-station random access preset tuning ◆...

  • Page 7: Controls And Functions

    Receives infrared signals from the remote control. Note Switch the remote control ID between ID1 and ID2 when using multiple YAMAHA receivers or amplifiers (see pages 9, 39 and 40). 7 Front panel display Shows information about the operational status of this unit.

  • Page 8: Input Selector

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 8 EDIT, SEARCH MODE Exchanges the assignment of two preset stations with each other when TUNER is selected as the input source (see page 29). Switches between search modes when XM is selected as the input source (see page 33). 9 FM/AM, XM ANT (ANTENNA) Switches the reception band between AM and FM when TUNER is selected as the input source (see page 24).

  • Page 9: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display DTV/CBL ZONE2 ZONE3 1 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. 2 ZONE 2 indicator Lights up when Zone 2 is turned on. 3 Input source indicators Light up when this unit is in the corresponding mode.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    See page 41 for connection information. 4 CONTROL OUT jack This is a control expansion jack. Consult your nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center about this jack. 5 XM jack (U.S.A. model only) Connect XM Connect-and-Play digital antenna accessory.

  • Page 11: Remote Control

    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 corresponding buttons on those components.
  • Page 12 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).

  • Page 13: Zone 2 Remote Control

    This section describes the function of each button on the Zone 2 remote control used to control Zone 2. You can also use the Zone 2 remote control to control the XM Satellite Radio features and YAMAHA CD players. POWER ZONE 2...
  • Page 14 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 features. D NUMBER Press and hold before you press the input selector/numeric buttons to enter numbers to control the XM Satellite Radio features.

  • Page 15: Installing Batteries In The Remote Controls

    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. •...

  • Page 16: 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.

  • Page 17: Connecting Audio And Video Components

    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.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Am And Fm Antennas

    • A properly installed outdoor antenna provides clearer reception than an indoor one. If you experience poor reception quality, an outdoor antenna may improve the quality. Consult your nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center about outdoor antennas. • If you connect an outdoor FM antenna to this unit, do not connect the indoor FM antenna to this unit.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Am Loop Antenna

    5 to 10 m of vinyl-covered wire to the AM ANT terminal and extend it outdoors from a window. Consult your nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center about outdoor antennas. • The AM loop antenna should always be connected, even if an outdoor AM antenna is connected to this unit.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Power Supply Cord

    CONNECTIONS Connecting the power supply cord Plug the power cable into the AC IN on the rear panel of this unit and then plug the power supply cord into the AC wall outlet after all other connections are complete. Power cable VOLTAGE SELECTOR AC IN VOLTAGE...

  • Page 21: Turning On And Off This Unit

    Turning on and off this unit When all connections are complete, turn on the power of this unit. ZONE 2 ON/OFF FM/AM XM/ANT ZONE CONTROL EDIT SEARCH MODE MASTER SPEAKERS A/B/C/D/E CATEGORY INPUT REC OUT BASS TREBLE BALANCE MAIN ZONE PHONES MD/TAPE TUNER...

  • Page 22: Playing And Recording

    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.
  • Page 23 Adjust the tonal quality by using the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls or the CD DIRECT AMP and the PURE DIRECT buttons on the front panel. BASS TREBLE BALANCE – – PURE DIRECT CD DIRECT AMP Press MAIN ZONE ON/OFF on the front panel again (or press STANDBY on the remote control) to finish using this unit and set it to the standby mode.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Tonal Quality

    PLAYING AND RECORDING Adjusting the tonal quality ■ Adjusting the BALANCE control Adjusts the sound output balance of the left and right speakers to compensate for sound imbalance caused by speaker locations or listening room conditions. BALANCE ■ Using the CD DIRECT AMP button Routes input signals from your CD player directly to the specially built-in amplifier for the CD player.

  • Page 25: Recording A Source

    Recording a source Notes • The VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls and the CD DIRECT AMP and the PURE DIRECT buttons have no effect on the source being recorded. • Check the copyright laws in your country to record from records, CDs, radio, etc.

  • Page 26: Using The Sleep Timer

    PLAYING AND RECORDING Using the sleep timer 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.

  • Page 27: Muting The Sound Output

    Muting the sound output Press MUTE on the remote control to mute the sound output. The MUTE indicator flashes in the front panel display and MUTE ON appears in the front panel display. MUTE After a few seconds, MUTE ON disappears from the front panel display.

  • Page 28: Fm/Am Tuning

    FM/AM TUNING There are 2 tuning methods; automatic and manual. Select either method according to your preference and the strength of station signals. Automatic tuning Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference. ZONE 2 ON/OFF ZONE CONTROL MASTER SPEAKERS...

  • Page 29: Manual Tuning

    Manual tuning Manual tuning is effective when station signals are weak. 2 4 3 ZONE 2 ON/OFF FM/AM XM/ANT ZONE CONTROL EDIT SEARCH MODE MASTER SPEAKERS A/B/C/D/E CATEGORY INPUT REC OUT BASS TREBLE BALANCE MAIN ZONE PHONES MD/TAPE TUNER ON/OFF DTV/CBL PHONO –...

  • Page 30: Automatic Preset Tuning

    FM/AM TUNING Automatic preset tuning You can use the automatic preset tuning method to automatically store FM stations. This function 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, A1 to E8) of those received stations in order.
  • Page 31 ■ Customized automatic preset tuning You can specify a preset station group and a preset station number from which this unit stores the FM stations received by automatic preset tuning. Press and hold MEMORY on the front panel for more than 3 seconds. MEMORY MAN'L/AUTO FM Press A/B/C/D/E and then press one of the...

  • Page 32: Manual Preset Tuning

    FM/AM TUNING Manual preset tuning You can also manually store up to 40 stations (8 stations in each of the 5 groups, A1 to E8). You can then easily recall any preset stations by selecting the preset station numbers where they are stored. ZONE 2 ON/OFF ZONE CONTROL MASTER...

  • Page 33: Selecting Preset Stations

    Selecting preset stations You can tune into the desired station simply by selecting the preset station number where it is stored. ZONE 2 ON/OFF FM/AM XM/ANT ZONE CONTROL EDIT SEARCH MODE MASTER SPEAKERS A/B/C/D/E CATEGORY INPUT REC OUT BASS TREBLE BALANCE MAIN ZONE PHONES...

  • Page 34: Xm Satellite Radio Tuning

    XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING What is XM Satellite Radio? XM Satellite Radio is the satellite radio service with millions of listeners across the United States broadcasting live daily. The XM Satellite Radio channel lineup includes more than 150 digital channels of choice from coast to coast: 67 commercial-free music channels, featuring hip hop to opera, classical to country, bluegrass to blues;...

  • Page 35: Xm Satellite Radio Functions

    XM Satellite Radio functions This section describes the functions of each control used for the XM Satellite Radio tuning. Note The following controls on the front panel and the remote controls are only available when is selected as the input source and the XM Connect-and-Play digital antenna accessory is connected to the jack on the rear panel of this unit (see “XM Satellite...
  • Page 36 Selects the Preset Search mode. C CD/XM switch Switches the function of the control buttons on the Zone 2 remote control numbered 2, 7, 9, 0, A and B between controlling YAMAHA CD players and controlling the XM Satellite Radio features.

  • Page 37: Activating Xm Satellite Radio

    Activating XM Satellite Radio 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.xmradio.com” or call “1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346)”...

  • Page 38: Basic Xm Satellite Radio Operations

    XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING Basic XM Satellite Radio operations ZONE 2 ON/OFF ZONE CONTROL MASTER SPEAKERS A/B/C/D/E CATEGORY INPUT REC OUT BASS TREBLE BALANCE MAIN ZONE PHONES MD/TAPE TUNER ON/OFF DTV/CBL PHONO – – Rotate the INPUT selector on the front panel (or press XM on the remote control) to select XM as the input source.

  • Page 39: Xm Satellite Radio Search Modes

    XM Satellite Radio search modes 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”...

  • Page 40: Category Search Mode

    XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING ■ Category Search mode ZONE 2 ON/OFF ZONE CONTROL MASTER SPEAKERS A/B/C/D/E CATEGORY INPUT REC OUT BASS TREBLE BALANCE MAIN ZONE PHONES MD/TAPE TUNER ON/OFF DTV/CBL PHONO – – Repeat step 1 in “Basic XM Satellite Radio operations”.

  • Page 41: Setting Xm Satellite Radio Preset Channels

    ■ Direct Number Access mode ZONE 2 ON/OFF FM/AM XM/ANT ZONE CONTROL EDIT SEARCH MODE MASTER SPEAKERS A/B/C/D/E CATEGORY INPUT REC OUT BASS TREBLE BALANCE MAIN ZONE PHONES MD/TAPE TUNER ON/OFF DTV/CBL PHONO – – Repeat step 1 in “Basic XM Satellite Radio operations”.
  • Page 42 XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING Press CATEGORY on the front panel (or A-E/ CAT. j / i on the remote control) to select the preset channel group (A to E). The preset channel group letter appears. A/B/C/D/E CATEGORY A-E/CAT. Front panel Press one of the preset station/channel number buttons on the front panel (or PRESET/CH u / d on the remote control) to...

  • Page 43: Advanced Setup

    ■ ADVANCED SETUP menu parameters Change the initial settings (indicated in bold under each parameter) to reflect the needs of your listening environment. Factory presets PRESET 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 when you reset the factory presets.

  • Page 44: Switching The Remote Control Id

    When you change the remote control ID, you must switch the remote control ID of this unit (see page 39). When using multiple YAMAHA receivers or amplifiers with the same default code setting, you may unwantedly operate those components simultaneously.

  • Page 45: Zone 2

    • A video monitor for the second room. Some YAMAHA models are able to connect directly to the REMOTE OUT jack on the rear panel of this unit. If you own these products, you may not need to use an infrared emitter. Up to six YAMAHA components can be connected as shown below.

  • Page 46: Controlling Zone 2

    ZONE 2 Controlling Zone 2 Use the supplied Zone 2 remote control to control the input source or adjust the sound output level of Zone 2 independently of the listening conditions in the main room. Press POWER on the Zone 2 remote control (or ZONE 2 ON/OFF on the front panel) to turn on Zone 2.

  • Page 47: Remote Control Features

    REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES ■ Controlling other components The shaded areas below can be used to control other audio and video components made by YAMAHA and other manufacturers. Each button has a different function depending on the selected component. Select the component you want to control by pressing one of the input selector buttons.

  • Page 48: Controlling Other Components

    REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Controlling other components 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.

  • Page 49: Setting Remote Control Codes

    CBL button. However, other remote control codes can be set for any input selector buttons except DTV/CBL. Note You may not be able to operate your other YAMAHA components even if the YAMAHA remote control code is initially set as listed above. In this case, try setting other YAMAHA remote control codes.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    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...
  • Page 51 The power of this unit is turned off, or this The sound is unit is set to the standby mode. degraded when listening with the headphones connected to the CD player or the tape deck connected to this unit. The LOUDNESS control is functioning. The sound level is low.

  • Page 52: Xm Satellite Radio

    TROUBLESHOOTING ■ XM Satellite Radio Error message CHECK ANTENNA The XM Connect-and-Play digital antenna accessory is not connected, or does not work properly. UPDATING The XM user encryption code is being updated. NO SIGNAL The signal is too weak. LOADING It takes longer than four seconds for audio or text data to be decoded.

  • Page 53: Specifications

    AUDIO SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power (8 Ω , 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.019% THD) ... 100 W + 100 W (6 Ω , 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.03% THD) ... 120 W + 120 W • Dynamic Power (IHF) (8/6/4/2 Ω) ...

  • Page 54: List Of Remote Control Codes

    Ferguson 223, 265, 266 Thomson First line Toshiba Funai 277, 278 Videch Fisher 295, 233 Wards Fraba Yamaha 293, 297, 234, 235, 236 LG/Goldstar 297, 298, 239, 237 Goodmans 296, 298, 223 Admiral Grundig 229, 238, 249 Aiwa Hitachi 297, 239, 242,...
  • Page 55 YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD18 7GQ, ENGLAND YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.B. J A WETTERGRENS GATA 1, BOX 30053, 400 43 VÄSTRA FRÖLUNDA, SWEDEN YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD. 17-33 MARKET ST., SOUTH MELBOURNE, 3205 VIC., AUSTRALIA...

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