Yamaha RX-497 owner manual Code SET, Sleep, Volume +, Mute, ENT. Enter, Srch Search Mode, Display

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

9SPEAKERS 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.

0CODE SET

Use to set up remote control codes (see page 41).

ASLEEP

Sets the sleep timer.

BVOLUME +/–

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 on the front panel rotates.

CMUTE

Mutes the sound output. Press again to restore the sound output to the previous volume level (see page 19).

Note

The sound output to Zone 2 is not muted.

DENT. (ENTER)

Confirms an entered channel number during the Direct Number Access mode when XM is selected as the input source.

ESRCH (SEARCH) MODE

Switches between the XM Satellite Radio search modes (see page 31) when XM is selected as the input source.

FDISPLAY

Switches the XM Satellite Radio information shown in the front panel display between channel number/name, category and artist name/song title when XM is selected as the input source.

Note

The XM Satellite Radio features (XM, SRCH MODE, DISPLAY, A-E/CAT. j / i, PRESET/CH u / d, MEMORY and ENT.) 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 TUNING” on page 26.

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Contents RX-497 Important Safety Instructions Serial NoFCC Information for US customers For Canadian Customers Pour LES Consommateurs CanadiensContents Features Supplied AccessoriesControls and Functions Front panelEDIT, Search Mode TUN Tuning MODE/DISP DisplayVolume FM/AM, XM ANT AntennaFront panel display Europe model onlyDVD DTV/CBL VCR MD/TAPE Tuner Phono PTY HoldAC Outlets Switched Rear panelAsia and General models only Voltage SelectorRemote control PowerBand StandbyVolume + Srch Search ModeCode SET SleepInstalling batteries in the remote control Using the remote controlHandling the remote control Connections Connecting speakers Connecting the banana plugTighten the knob to secure the wire Unscrew the knobConnecting the AM and FM antennas Outdoor AM antennaGround GND terminal Connecting the AM loop antenna Release the tabPower of this unit Turning on and off this unitPress Master ON/OFF on the front panel Inward to the on position to turn onFront panel Remote control Playing and RecordingPlaying a source Play the sourceAdjusting the tonal quality Adjusting the Balance controlUsing the Pure Direct button Adjusting the Loudness controlRecording a source Using the sleep timer OffPress Mute on the remote control to mute the sound output Mute indicator flashes in the front panel displayMute indicator disappears from the front panel display Muting the sound outputFM/AM Tuning Automatic tuningPress TUNING/CH l / h once to begin automatic tuning FM or AM appears in the front panel displayManual tuning Manual tuning is effective when station signals are weakHold down the button to continue tuning search Automatic preset tuning Press TUNING/CH l / h once to begin automatic preset tuningFM appears in the front panel display Customized automatic preset tuning Press TUNING/CH l / h on the front panel toBegin automatic preset tuning Press and hold Memory on the front panelManual preset tuning Press Memory on the front panelSelecting preset stations Exchanging preset stationsPress Edit on the front panel again FlashesXM Satellite Radio Tuning What is XM Satellite Radio?XM Satellite Radio connections Information from XM Satellite Radio, IncXM Satellite Radio functions Controls on the front panelZone 2 remote control sold separately only PresetALL NumberActivating XM Satellite Radio ALL CH Search appears in the front panel displayBasic XM Satellite Radio operations All Channel Search mode XM Satellite Radio search modesCategory Search mode Preset Search modePreset Search appears in the front panel display CAT Search appears in the front panel displaySetting XM Satellite Radio preset channels Direct Number Access modePress Memory on the front panel or on the remote control Preset channel group letter appears Advanced Setup Changing the Advanced Setup menu parametersAdvanced Setup menu parameters Switching the remote control ID Control ID Function Code number This unit’s SettingSee page 35 for a complete list of available parameters Connecting the Zone 2 components Multi-room configuration and connectionsZone Zone 2 indicator flashes in the front panel display Controlling ZonePress Zone 2 ON/OFF on the front panel to turn on Zone Press Zone 2 Control on the front panelRemote Control Features Control areaControlling this unit Controlling other componentsControlling other components VCRSetting remote control codes Remote control code default settingsDefault Input Component Manufacturer Source Category Code LibraryTroubleshooting GeneralTuner Remote control XM Satellite RadioDoes not work nor Function properlySpecifications DVD player CD playerCD recorder MD recorderThis product mainly uses lead-free solder RX-497/RX-397 Example of Antenna Grounding
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RX-497 specifications

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