Yamaha RX-497 owner manual Important Safety Instructions, Serial No

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Explanation of Graphical Symbols

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

IMPORTANT

Please record the serial number of this unit in the space below.

MODEL:

Serial No.:

The serial number is located on the rear of the unit. Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future reference.

1Read these instructions.

2Keep these instructions.

3Heed all warnings.

4Follow all instructions.

5Do not use this apparatus near water.

6Clean only with dry cloth.

7Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the

manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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 – and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure from excessive volume levels.

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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 panelVolume EDIT, Search ModeTUN Tuning MODE/DISP Display FM/AM, XM ANT AntennaDVD DTV/CBL VCR MD/TAPE Tuner Phono Front panel displayEurope model only PTY HoldAsia and General models only AC Outlets SwitchedRear panel Voltage SelectorBand Remote controlPower StandbyCode SET Volume +Srch Search Mode SleepHandling the remote control Installing batteries in the remote controlUsing the remote control Connections Tighten the knob to secure the wire Connecting speakersConnecting the banana plug Unscrew the knobGround GND terminal Connecting the AM and FM antennasOutdoor AM antenna Connecting the AM loop antenna Release the tabPress Master ON/OFF on the front panel Power of this unitTurning on and off this unit Inward to the on position to turn onPlaying a source Front panel Remote controlPlaying and Recording Play the sourceUsing the Pure Direct button Adjusting the tonal qualityAdjusting the Balance control Adjusting the Loudness controlRecording a source Using the sleep timer OffMute indicator disappears from the front panel display Press Mute on the remote control to mute the sound outputMute indicator flashes in the front panel display Muting the sound outputPress TUNING/CH l / h once to begin automatic tuning FM/AM TuningAutomatic tuning FM or AM appears in the front panel displayHold down the button to continue tuning search Manual tuningManual tuning is effective when station signals are weak FM appears in the front panel display Automatic preset tuningPress TUNING/CH l / h once to begin automatic preset tuning Begin automatic preset tuning Customized automatic preset tuningPress TUNING/CH l / h on the front panel to Press and hold Memory on the front panelManual preset tuning Press Memory on the front panelPress Edit on the front panel again Selecting preset stationsExchanging preset stations FlashesXM Satellite Radio connections XM Satellite Radio TuningWhat is XM Satellite Radio? Information from XM Satellite Radio, IncXM Satellite Radio functions Controls on the front panelALL Zone 2 remote control sold separately onlyPreset 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 modesPreset Search appears in the front panel display Category Search modePreset Search mode CAT Search appears in the front panel displayPress Memory on the front panel or on the remote control Setting XM Satellite Radio preset channelsDirect Number Access mode Preset channel group letter appears Advanced Setup menu parameters Advanced SetupChanging the Advanced Setup menu parameters See page 35 for a complete list of available parameters Switching the remote control IDControl ID Function Code number This unit’s Setting Zone Connecting the Zone 2 componentsMulti-room configuration and connections Press Zone 2 ON/OFF on the front panel to turn on Zone Zone 2 indicator flashes in the front panel displayControlling Zone Press Zone 2 Control on the front panelControlling this unit Remote Control FeaturesControl area Controlling other componentsControlling other components VCRDefault Input Component Manufacturer Setting remote control codesRemote control code default settings Source Category Code LibraryTroubleshooting GeneralTuner Does not work nor Remote controlXM Satellite Radio Function properlySpecifications CD recorder DVD playerCD player 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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