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@ EDIT, SEARCH MODE

Exchanges the assignment of two preset stations with each other when TUNER is selected as the input source (see page 25).

Switches between search modes when XM is selected as the input source (see page 29).

@FM/AM, XM ANT (ANTENNA)

Switches the reception band between AM and FM when TUNER is selected as the input source (see page 20). Shows the reception level of the XM Connect-and-Play

digital antenna (sold separately) when XM is selected as the input source (see page 27).

@TUNING/CH <_ / C>

Selects the tuning frequency when TUNER is selected as the input source (see page 20).

Searches for a radio channel or selects the preset channel number when XM is selected as the input source (see page 27).

@ TUN (TUNING) MODE/DISP (DISPLAY)

Switches the tuning mode between automatic (the AUTO indicator turns on as a result) and manual (the AUTO indicator turns offas a result) when TUNER is selected as the input source.

Switches the XM Satellite Radio infommtion shown in the

front panel display between channel number name,

category and artist name/song title when XM is selected as the input source (see page 30).

@MEMORY

Stores a station in the system memory (see page 24). Sets this unit to the automatic preset tuning mode (see page 22).

Stores a radio channel in the system memory when XM is selected as the input source (see page 33).

@PURE DIRECT and indicator

Allows you to listen to a source in the purest possible sound. The indicator above it lights up when this function is turned on (see page 16).

@ MD/TAPE MONITOR

Allows you to listen to the sound played back on the

component connected to the MDiTAPE jacks on the rear panel of this unit.

When the tape deck is used lbr recording, you can also monitor the sound being recorded.

The MDiTAPE MON indicator in the front panel display lights up when this function is turned on.

•When this function is on (the indicator lights up), MDiTAPE cannot be selected with the INPUT selector.

•To listen to the source selected with the INPUT selector, press again to turn off the function (the indicator turns off as a result).

•When MD TAPE is selected with the INPUT selector, this fm_ction will not turn on even if MDiTAPE MONITOR is

pressed.

@VOLUME

Increases or decreases the sound output level.

This does not affect the OUT (REC) level.

@INPUT selector

Selects the input source you want to listen to or watch.

@ AIBICIDIE, CATEGORY

Selects the preset station group (A to E) when TUNER is selected as the input source (see page 23).

Switches between channel categories or selects the preset channel group when XM is selected as the input source (see page 31).

@ PHONES jack

Outputs audio Ibr private listening with your headphones.

Press SPEAKERS AiB so that the SP AiB indicators turn off before you connect your headphones to the PHONES jack.

@ SPEAKERS A/B

Turns on or off the speaker set connected to the

SPEAKERS A and/or SPEAKERS B terminals on the rear

panel each time the corresponding button is pressed (see page 15).

@BASS

Increases or decreases the low frequency response. The 0 position produces a flat response (see page 16).

@TREBLE

Increases or decreases the high frequency response. The 0 position produces a flat response (see page 16).

@BALANCE

Adjusts the sound output balance of the left and right

speakers to compensate for sound imbalances caused by

speaker locations or listening room conditions (see page 16).

@LOUDNESS

Retains a full tonal range at any volume level to compensate for the human ears' loss of sensitivity to high and low-frequency ranges at a low volume level (see page 16).

@Preset station/channel number buttons (1 to 8)

Selects the preset station number (1 to 8) directly when TUNER or XM is selected as the input source (see page 25).

The XM Satellite Radio features (XM ANT, CH. SEARCH MODE, DISP, CATEGORY. MEMORY and the preset channel number buttons) are only applicable to the U.S.A. model and are operational only when XM is selected as the input source. For details, see "XM SATELLITE RADIO TLLNING" on page 26.

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Contents Page Explanation of Graphical Symbols Serial NoFCC Information for US customers Iii Troubleshooting AM/FM @ Zone Control @ Master ON/OFF@ Main Zone ON/OFF @ 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 Monitor Digital TV Cable TV DVD player VCR, etcCD player MD recorder Video Tape deck, etc Unscrew the knob Connecting the banana plugTighten the knob to secure the wire Ground GND terminal Release the tab Connecting the AM loop antennaSet up the AM loop antenna Press and hold the tab AC power supply cord Main Zone of this unit turns on1Ii tlolAVl Make sure that the Impedance Selector switch isBoth Speakers a and B can be selected 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 againInformation from XM Satellite Radio, Inc Iiii IililIl!liXM jack 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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