Yamaha owner manual RX-497/RX-397

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RX-497/RX-397

Read the following instructions instead of “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (1 to 14 on page i) on the OWNER’S MANUAL.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

6Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water – for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

8Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9A product and cart combination should be

moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

10Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

11Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

13Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

14Lightning – For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

15Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

16Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

18Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a)When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,

b)If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,

c)If the product has been exposed to rain or water,

d)If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation,

e)If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and

f)When the product exhibits a distinct change in perfor- mance - this indicates a need for service.

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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 SleepUsing the remote control Installing batteries in the remote controlHandling the remote control Connections Connecting speakers Connecting the banana plugTighten the knob to secure the wire Unscrew the knobOutdoor AM antenna Connecting the AM and FM antennasGround 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 is effective when station signals are weak Manual tuningHold down the button to continue tuning search Press TUNING/CH l / h once to begin automatic preset tuning 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 displayDirect Number Access mode Setting XM Satellite Radio preset channelsPress Memory on the front panel or on the remote control Preset channel group letter appears Changing the Advanced Setup menu parameters Advanced SetupAdvanced Setup menu parameters Control ID Function Code number This unit’s Setting Switching the remote control IDSee page 35 for a complete list of available parameters Multi-room configuration and connections Connecting the Zone 2 componentsZone 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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