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Yamaha RX-497 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic Induslries Associatiuu's recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure from excessive vohlme levels. Read these instructions.
  • Page 3 This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this m:mual, meets FCC requirmuents. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may w_id your authority, granted by the FCC. to use the product. IMPORTANT: When comlecting 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 fi'om use of this unit with a voltage other than specified.
  • Page 5 FEATURES SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel ... Front panel display ... Rear panel ... Remote control ... Installing batteries in the remote control ... 9 Using the remote control ... CONNECTIONS Comlecting speakers ... Comlecting the AM and FM antennas ... 12 Coralecting the power supply cord ...

  • Page 6: Features

    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 capability Sophisticated AM/FM tuner II, 40-station random access preset tuning II, Automatic preset tuning II, Preset station exchanging...

  • Page 7: Front Panel Display

    XM is selected as the input source of Zone 2. Remote control Receives infrared Switch the remote control ID between ID1 and ID2 when using multiple YAMAHA receivers or amplifiers (see pages 35, 36). Front panel Shows information unit. (U.S.A. model) the input source of Zone 2.
  • Page 8 K_Ie]dll;{e]l_lF_qdleJ:llld[Bil[e]d_ EDIT, SEARCH MODE Exchanges the assignment of two preset stations other when TUNER is selected as the input source page 25). Switches between search modes when XM is selected the input source (see page 29). FM/AM, XM ANT (ANTENNA) Switches the reception band between...
  • Page 9 @ SP (SPEAKERS) A/B indicators Light up according to the set of speakers Both indicators light up when both sets of speakers 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 applicable to the U.S.A.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    @ 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 control signals.
  • Page 11 This section describes the function of each button remote control used to control this unit or other components made by YAMAHA or other manufacturers. The functions of the buttons used to control audio and video components are the same as those of the...
  • Page 12 @ SPEAKERS Turns on or off the set of speakers connected SPEAKERS A and, or SPEAKERS B terminals panel of this unit when the con'esponding pressed each time. CODE Use to set up remote control codes (see page 4 l). @ SLEEP Sets the sleep timer.
  • Page 13 • 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 batteries if the remote control is not used for an extended period of time.
  • Page 14 • Do not c onnect this unit o r other components • Do not l et t he bare speaker wires touch each other ordo not let t hem touch any m etal part ofthis t ulit. This c ould damage or the speakers.
  • Page 15 Remove approximately 10 mm (3/8 in) of insulation from the end of each speaker cable and twist the exposed cable together to prevent short 10 mm (3/8 in)i Unscrew the knob. Red: positive Black: negative Insert one bare wire into the hole in the side of each terminal.
  • Page 16 • A properly ittstalled outdoor atttenna provides clearer reception than an indoor one. If you experience poor receptiott 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 ittdoor FM antetuta to this unit.
  • Page 17 5 to 10 m of vinyl-covered wire to the AM ANT terminal and extend it outdoors l?um a window. Cuusult your nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center about uutdoor antennas. • The AM luop antenna should always be cunuected, even if an...
  • Page 18 I[";'tfll'l_ql['h'_ Plug the power supply cord into the AC wall outlet after all other connections are complete. AC power supply cord (General model) • AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED) Australia model Other models Use these outlets to connect the power your other components to this unit.
  • Page 19 [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.
  • Page 20 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 speaker locations or listening room conditions. gALAHCE • Using the PURE DIRECT Routes input signals from your audio sources so that the input signals bypass the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls, thus eliminating any alterations to the audio signals and creating the purest possible sound.
  • Page 21 • 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 countU to record from records. CDs. radio, etc. Recording copyright-protected material may infringe on cop?right laws. Play the selected source to record from.
  • Page 22 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 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 connected to the AC OUTLETS.
  • Page 23 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 mE. LJPm After a few seconds, MUTE ON disappears l'ront panel display.

  • Page 24: Automatic Tuning

    There are 2 tuning methods autonmtic station signals. Automatic tuning is effective when station signals strong and there is no interference. Rotate the INPUT selector (or press TUNER on the remote control) to select TUNER as the input source. INPUT Front panel Press FM/AM...
  • Page 25 Manual tuning is effective when station signals are weak. Rotate the INPUT selector (or press TUNER on the remote control) to select TUNER as the input source. +NPUT Front panel Remote Press FM/AM on the front panel to select the reception band (FM or AM).

  • Page 26: Automatic Preset Ttming

    l;jV_j_|lql'lh7 _ You can use the automatic preset tuning automatically store FM stations. This fimction unit to automatically tune into FM stations signals and store up to 40 (8 stations groups, AI to ES) of those received can then easily recall any preset stations preset station numbers where they are stored.
  • Page 27 • Customized automatic preset 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. 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...

  • Page 28: Manual Preset Ttming

    You can also manually store up to 40 stations each of the 5 groups, AI to E8). You can then easily recall any preset stations by selecting the preset station where they are stored. Repeat steps 1 to 4 in "Automatic in "Manual tuning"...
  • Page 29 You can tune into the desired station simply the preset station mnnber where it is stored. Press A/B/C/DIE on the front panel repeatedly (or press A-E/CAT. < / ) on the remote control) to select a preset station group (A to E). Tile selected preset station group is sho'a,n in tile front panel display.
  • Page 30 ii!iiiilWh_ii[i_ii; iil ++i++_i+_ii+i!i_++/++ +++;i + ii+ + +iiii+ii + i_++ii+Xii!i l?++_ iiiii +i++/;_+i++ii +iii_ J!J+i+iiii!iil;;;/++i+iii/ii_++ii+ill_i;+i+i+ i;i:+ + +i+i+i+++iii i_iiiiii_ i/l+i+!¸_ XM Satellite Radio is the satellite radio service with millions of listeners across the United live daily. The XM Satellite Radio channel more than 150 digital channels of choice...

  • Page 31: Xm Satellite Radio Connections

    This section describes the functions of each control 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 Satellite...
  • Page 32 Switches remote control between controlling controlling control (sold separately) buttons to enter numbers. switch the function of the control buttons on the Zone 2 numbered @, @, @, @, @ and @ YAMAHA CD players the XM Satellite Radio features.
  • Page 33 To sign up for an account with the XM Satellite service, an XM Satellite Radio ID number Follow the procedure below to check your ID number, then visit the website at "http://activate.xnlradio.com" call "1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346)" with your m_Lior credit card handy. Rotate the INPUT selector on the front panel (or press XM on the remote control) to select XM as the input source.
  • Page 34 |_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 Remote Front panel...

  • Page 35: Basic Xm Satellite Radio Operations

    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). •...
  • Page 36 • Category Search mode Repeat step 1 in "Basic XM Satellite Radio operations". Press SEARCH MODE on the front panel (or SRCH MODE on the remote control) repeatedly to select the Category Search mode. CAT SEARCH appears in the front panel display. Front panel Remote Press CATEGORY on the front panel (or A-E/...
  • Page 37 • Direct Number Access mode Repeat step 1 in "Basic XM Satellite Radio operations". Press SEARCH MODE on the front panel (or SRCH MODE on the remote control) repeatedly to select the All Channel Search mode or the Category Search mode. ALL CH SEARCH or CAT SEARCH appears in the front panel display.
  • Page 38 |_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 Front panel Press one of the preset station/channel number buttons on the front panel (or PRESET/CH A / v on the remote control) to select the preset channel number (1 to 8).
  • Page 39 • ADVANCED SETUP menu parameters Change the initial settings (indicated 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 this unit to be initialized when you reset the factory presets.

  • Page 40: Zone

    Code number To operate this unit using an alternative code. To operate this unit using the det;ault code. YAMAHA receivers with the same default code setting, operate those components In this case, set one of the alternative this unit separately.
  • Page 41 _.,#._ Some YAMAHA models are able to comlect directly to the REMOTE OUTjack 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 comlected as shown below.
  • Page 42 P4ql'l_' You call control the input source of Zone 2 independently of the listening conditions in the main room. Press ZONE 2 ON/OFF on the front panel to turn on Zone 2. Press ZONE 2 CONTROL on the front panel The ZONE 2 indicator flashes in the front panel display.

  • Page 43: Control Area

    • Controlling other components The shaded areas below can be used to control other audio and video components made by YAMAHA and other manuf:tcturers. 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 44 |: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. _-__...
  • Page 45 CBL button. However, other remote control codes can be set for an?"mpnt selector buttons except DTViCBL. You may not be able to operateyonr other YAMAHA components evan if the YAMAHA remote control code is initially set as listed above. In this case. try setting other YAMAHA remote control codes.
  • Page 46 Refer to the chart below if this unit does not function if the instructions below do not help, set this unit to the standby authorized YAMAHA dealer or service • General Problem This unit fails to turn Tile power supply cozd is not connected...
  • Page 47 The sound is The power of this trait is turned off. or this unit is set to tile standby mode. degraded when listening with the headphones connected to the CD player or the tape deck connected this unit. The sound level is The LOUDNESS low.
  • Page 48 • XM Satellite Radio Error message i==i...i i :::'i==i.. ' ¢"1H "r' i:::' i..i i.. h"i Tile XM Connect-and-Play digital antenna ,...=i H...,...= F.. r'_H i L..HHr"I accessory is properly. i {_::,r'.,l%T 'i' i..h';3 The XM user encryption code is being updated. ,..q L.'r'_ i .LH'..a The signal is too weak.

  • Page 49: Specifications

    AUDIO SECTION Mininmnl RMS Output Power (8 £_ 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 004% THD) ... Dynamic Power (IHF) 18/6'4/2 £_) ... Maximmn Output Power [Emope model only] (t kHz, 07% THD, 4 £_) ... IEC Output Power [Europe model only[ (1 kHz, 004% THD, 8 £)_) ...
  • Page 50 Sony Dwin Sylvania Emerson 297,224, 239,232 Tcleflmken Fcrguson 223,265,266 Thomson Firsl line Toshiba Funai 277,278 Videch Fisher 295,233 Wards Fraba Yamaha 293,297, 234, 235,236 LG/Goldstar 297,298, 239, Goodmans 296,298, Admiral Grundig 229,238, Aiwa Hilachi 297,239, 242, Akai 243,285 Audio Bell&Howell...
  • Page 51 EUROPA G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR. YAMAHA ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RIGKMANSWORTH YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A,B. J A WETTERGRENS GATA 1, BOX 30053, 400 43 V,_STRA FROLUNDA, YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD. 17-33 MARKET AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF.
  • Page 52 If the plug should still lhil to fit. contact your electrician tu replace your obsolete outlet. Du not defeat the sali:ty purpose of the polarized plug. RX-497/RX-397 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" Power-Cord Protection routed so that they are not likely tu be walked on or pinched...
  • Page 53 Code. ANSI/NFPA ofthe ofthe leadqn wire conductors. togrounding electrode. POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250 PART H) YAMAHA CORPORATION Printed in Malaysia _c_ WG63450...

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