Yamaha RX-497 EDIT, Search Mode, FM/AM, XM ANT Antenna, TUN Tuning MODE/DISP Display, Memory

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

7EDIT, 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).

8FM/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).

9TUNING/CH l / h

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).

0TUN (TUNING) MODE/DISP (DISPLAY)

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

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 (see page 30).

AMEMORY

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).

BPURE 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).

CMD/TAPE MONITOR

Allows you to listen to the sound played back on the component connected to the MD/TAPE jacks on the rear panel of this unit.

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

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

Notes

•When this function is on (the indicator lights up), MD/TAPE 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 function will not turn on even if MD/TAPE MONITOR is pressed.

DVOLUME

Increases or decreases the sound output level.

Note

This does not affect the OUT (REC) level.

EINPUT selector

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

FA/B/C/D/E, 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).

GPHONES jack

Outputs audio for private listening with your headphones.

Note

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

HSPEAKERS 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).

IBASS

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

JTREBLE

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

KBALANCE

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).

LLOUDNESS

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).

MPreset 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).

Note

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 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 SleepHandling the remote control Installing batteries in the remote controlUsing the remote control Connections Connecting speakers Connecting the banana plugTighten the knob to secure the wire Unscrew the knobGround GND terminal Connecting the AM and FM antennasOutdoor AM antenna 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 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 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 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 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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