Yamaha RX-497 owner manual Iii

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1Toassurethefinestperformance,pleasereadthismanual

carefullyKeepitinasafeplaceforfuturereference..

2Installthissoundsysteminawellventilated,cooldry,clean.

placeawayt'rom direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration.

dust. moisture, and/or cold. Allow ventilation space of at least 30 cm on the top, 20 cm on the lell and right, and 20 cm on the back of this unit.

3Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances, motors. or transformers to avoid humming sounds.

4Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes from cold to hot. attd do not locate this unit in art mwironment with high humidity (i.e. a room with a humidifier) to prevent condensation inside this unit. which may cause an electrical shock, fire. damage to this unit. and/or personal injury.

5Avoid installing this unit where loreigu ohjects may fall onto this unit and/or this unit may be exposed to liquid dripping or splashing. On the top of this unit. do not place:

Other components, as they may cause damage and/or discoloration on the surface of this unit.

Burning ot_jects (i.e. candles), as they may cause fre. damage to this trait, attd/or personal injury.

Containers with liquid in them. as they may fall and liquid may cause electrical shock to the user and/or damage to this unit.

6Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth, curtain. etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If the temperature inside this unit rises, it may cause fire. damage to this unit. and/or personal il_jnry.

7Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet tmtil all connections are complete.

8Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat. possibly causing damage.

9Do not use torce on switches, knobs and/or cords.

10When discommcting the power cable from the wall outlet. grasp the plug; do not pull the cable.

11Do not clean this trait with chemical solvents: this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

12Only voltage specified on this unit must be used. Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may cause fire. damage to this unit. attd/or personal injury. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage resulting fi'om use of this unit with a voltage other than specified.

13To prevent damage by lightning, keep the power cord and outdoor antennas disconnected from a wall outlet or the unit during a lightning storm.

14Do not attempt to modil} or fix this unit. Contact qualified YAMAHA service personnel when any service is needed. The cabinet should never be opened fl_r arty reasons.

15

When not plamting to use this unit f_r long periods of time

 

 

(i.e. vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall

 

 

outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

16

Install this unit near the

AC outlet and where

the AC power

 

 

plug can be reached easily.

 

 

 

 

17

Be sure to read the "TROUBLESHOOTING"

section on

 

 

common operating errors before concluding that this unit is

 

 

faulty.

 

 

 

 

 

18

Betore moving this unit, press

MASTER ON/OFF

to release

it

 

outward to the OFF position, and disconnect the AC power

 

 

plug l}om the wall outlet.

 

 

 

 

19

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

(Asia

and General models

only)

 

 

The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this unit

 

 

must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging

 

 

into the AC main supply. Voltages are:

 

 

 

 

General model ............. AC 110/120/2201230

240

V. 50160

Hz

 

Asia model

AC 2201230

240

V. 50160

Hz

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

As long as this unit is connected to the AC wall outlet, it is not disconnected from the AC power source even

if you turn off this unit by MASTER ON/OFF, or MAIN ZONE ON/OFF and ZONE 2 ON/OFF. In this

state, this unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power.

FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS CANADIENS

Pour _viter les chocs _lectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'an fond.

Cet appareil numdrique de la classe Best conforme _ la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Contents Page Explanation of Graphical Symbols Serial NoFCC Information for US customers Iii Troubleshooting AM/FM @ Main Zone ON/OFF @ Master ON/OFF@ Zone Control @ Preset station/channel number buttons 1 to Increases or decreases the sound output level@ Input source indicators @ Sleep indicator@ Mute indicator @ Tuned indicatorAsia and General models only @ Infrared signal transmitter Sends infrared signals@ Power @ Input selector buttonsThis does not affect the OUT RE? level Handling the remote control CD player MD recorder Video Tape deck, etc Digital TV Cable TV DVD player VCR, etcMonitor Tighten the knob to secure the wire Connecting the banana plugUnscrew the knob Ground GND terminal Set up the AM loop antenna Press and hold the tab Connecting the AM loop antennaRelease the tab AC power supply cord Main Zone of this unit turns onBoth Speakers a and B can be selected Make sure that the Impedance Selector switch is1Ii tlolAVl Adjusting the Balance control Adjusting the Bass and Treble controlsAdjusting the Loudness control Using the Pure Direct buttonJflYhVef1VeJl=esre=tehVJ ML,= L,=L,= =,iiii..jJ?.i.,iiqtii .i ........ iL,i i F9 iqi.iPress Mute on the remote control to mute Sound output Mute indicator flashes in the front panel DisplayLJPm Mi r mPress TUNING/CH 1/ once to begin Automatic tuning Reception band FM or AMPress C to tune into a higher frequency Press 1to tune into a lower frequencyManual tuning is effective when station signals are weak Hold down tile button to continue tuning searchFM or AM appears in the front panel display +tr,Y+tllqi/fiPPress TUNING/CH 1/E once to begin Automatic preset tuning LjVjlqllh7Customized automatic preset tuning To E Press Memory on the front panelFlashes Front panelMemory Flashes Press Edit on the front panel againXM jack Iiii IililIl!liInformation from XM Satellite Radio, Inc Controls on the front panel Controls on the remote controls @ A-E/CAT. Category / s All Channel Search modePRESET/CH , / v a All Channel Search mode SuppliedFront panel Remote control ALL CH Search appears in the front panel displayWhen the channel number and the channel name Are displayed When the channel category is displayedWhen the artist name and the song title are displayed ChannelnameAll Channel Search mode Preset Search appears in the front panel display CAT Search appears in the front panel displayDirect Number Access mode Preset channel group letter appears Advanced Setup menu parameters Advanced Setup menu is displayed in the front Panel displayTuner Asia and General models only PressoRemote Control ID Function Code number This units Setting See page 3 5 for a complete list of available Parameters801 802Multi-room configuration and connections Zone 2 indicator flashes in the front panel display Controlling Other components This UnitComponent appears in the front panel display Component? C C C9 C C?Remote control code default settings YamahaTAP E DVDProblem Cause GeneralUnit is set to tile standby Mode TunerRemote control XM Satellite RadioVideo Section DVD player CD playerCD recorder MD recorderThis product mainly uses lead-free solder YAMAHACORPOP,ATION All rights reservedRX-497/RX-397 SalityCheckUponcompletionofanyserviceorrepairsto
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RX-497 specifications

The Yamaha RX-497 is a noteworthy stereo receiver that combines classic design with modern features, appealing to both audiophiles and casual listeners alike. This receiver is celebrated for its reliability and performance, setting a benchmark for home audio systems.

One of the standout features of the RX-497 is its power output. With 100 watts per channel at 8 ohms, it is capable of delivering robust and dynamic sound, ensuring that users can enjoy their favorite music or movies with clarity and depth. The receiver also supports a wide frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz, allowing it to reproduce a comprehensive range of audio frequencies, from deep bass to crisp highs.

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The RX-497 also showcases an easy-to-use tuning system, boasting a built-in FM/AM tuner with preset memory capabilities. This allows users to store their favorite radio stations for quick access and enjoy seamless listening without the hassle of manual tuning.

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