Yamaha RX-596R, RX-596 Owner’s Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

• Explanation of Graphical Symbols

The lightning flash with arrowhead

RISKOF ELECTRICSHOCK

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.

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.

WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.

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

SAFETY INSTRLJ

1 Read Instructions - All the safety and operating 10 Power Sources - The unit should be connected to a

instructions should be read before the unit is operated.

2 Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions

should be retained for future reference.

3 Heed Warnings - Al! warnings on the unit and in the

operating instructions should be adhered to.

4

Follow Instructions - All operating and other instructions
should be followed.

5

Water and Moisture - The unit should not be used near
water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen

sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
poo!, etc.

power supply only of the type described in the operating

instructions or as marked on the unit.

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PoweroCord Protection - Powerosupply 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 unit.

12 Cleaning - The unit should be cleaned only as

recommended by the manufacturer.

13

Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the unit should be

unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long
period of time.

6 Carts and Stands - The unit should be used only with a

cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

6A A unit and cart combination should be

moved with care. Quick stops, excessive

force, and uneven surfaces may cause
the unit and

cart combination to overturn.

7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The unit

should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.

Ventilation - The unit should be situated so that its

location or position does not interfere with its proper

ventilation. For example, the unit should not be situated

on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface, that may block the

ventilation openings; or placed in a built-in installation,

such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow
of air through the ventilation openings.

Heat - The unit should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances

that produce heat.

14 Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that

objects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled into the

inside of the unit.

15

Damage Requiring Service - The unit should be serviced
by qualified service personnel when:

A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been

damaged; or

Bo Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the

unit; or
C, The unit has been exposed to rain; or
Do The unit does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance; or
Eo The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.

16

Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the unit
beyond those means described in the operating

instructions. All other servicing should be referred to

qualified service personne!.

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Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located

away from power lines.

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Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be taken
so that the grounding or polarization is not defeated.

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OutdoorAntennaGrounding= If an outside antenna is

connected to this unit, be sure the antenna system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against

voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides

information with regard to proper grounding of the mast
and supporting structure, grounding of the leadqn wire to

an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna discharge unit, connection to

grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding
electrode.

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.

SPECIAL NOTES FOR FCC COMPOSITE
DEVICE (for US customers on_y)

This device is a composite system. The digital device
component may not cause harmful interference.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

.... ELECTROOESYSTEM

NEO NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

.... POWER SERVICEGROUNDING

(NEC ART250 PARTH)

FCC _NFORMATION (for US customers only)

1. mMPORTANT NOTmCE : DO NOT MODIFY THS UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the

instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC
requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by

Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to

use the product.

2. mMPORTANT : When connecting this product to
accessories and/or another product use only high quality
shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product

MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions.
Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC

authorization to use this product in the USA.

3. NOTE : This product has been tested and found to
comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations,

Part 15 for Class "B" digital devices. Compliance with
these requirements provides a reasonable level of
assurance that your use of this product in a residential

environment will not result in harmful interference with
other electronic devices.

This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if

not installed and used according to the instructions
found in the users manual, may cause interference

harmful to the operation of other electronic devices.

Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that
interference will not occur in all installations. If this product

is found to be the source of interference, which can be
determined by turning the unit 'OFF" and "ON", please try

to eliminate the problem by using one of the following
measures:

Relocate either this product or the device that is being
affected by the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit
breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the
antenna. If the antenna leadoin is 300 ohm ribbon lead,

change the leadoin to coaxial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory

results, please contact the local retailer authorized to
distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the
appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics
Corp. U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA

90620.
The above statements apply ONLY to those products

distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its
subsidiaries.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime (for US customers only)

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. ,,_ ,_,_--:Hs_'_c

@ 80W + 80W (8_) RMS Output

Power, 0.025% THD, 20-20,000 Hz

@ 90W + 90W (GO) RMS Output

Power, 0.05% THD, 20-20,000 Hz

@ High Dynamic Power, Low _mpedance

Drive Capability

@ Continuousmy Vadabme LOUDNESS Controm
@ CD D_RECT AMP Switch to Reproduce the

Purest CD Sound

@ PURE D_RECT Switch to Reproduce the

Purest Source Sound

@ 40-Station Random Access Preset Tuning
@ Automatic Preset Tuning

@ Preset Station Shifting Capability (Preset

Editing)

@ _F Count Direct PLL Synthesizer Tuning

System

@ Video Signa_ _nputlOutput Capability
@ SLEEP Timer

@ Remote Contro_ Capability

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....... Inside the Front Cover

FEATURES ...................................................... 2

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ............................ 3

CAUTION ......................................................... 4

NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL

TRANSMITTER ................................................ 5

CONNECTIONS ............................................... 6

CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ........... 9

BASIC OPERATIONS .................................... 13

TUNING OPERATIONS ................................. 16

PRESET TUNING .......................................... 17

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................... 20

SPECIFICATIONS .......................................... 21

After unpacking, check that the following parts are included,

Indoor FM Antenna

AM Loop Antenna

Antenna adapter (U,S.A, and Canada models only)

Remote Control Transmitter

Batteries (size AA, R6, UMo3)

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1.

To assure the finest performance, please read this manual
carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.

2.

Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place - away from
windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration,
dust, moisture and co!& Avoid sources of humming
(transformers, motors). To prevent fire or electrica! shock,
do not expose the unit to rain or water.

3.

Never open the cabinet. If something drops into the set,
contact your dealer.

4.

Do not use force on switches, controls or connection wires.
When moving the unit, first disconnect the power plug and
the wires connected to other equipment. Never pull the

wires themselves.

5.

The openings on the cabinet assure proper ventilation of
the unit. If these openings are obstructed, the temperature
inside the cabinet will rise rapidly. Therefore, avoid placing
objects against these openings, and install the unit in well-
ventilated condition. Be sure to allow a space of at least 10
cm behind, 10 cm on the both sides and 20 cm above the
top panel of the unit. Otherwise it may not only damage the
unit, but also cause fire.

6.

Always set the VOLUME control to "- oo" before starting
the audio source play. Increase the volume gradually to an
appropriate leve! after playback has been started.

7.

Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents;
this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

8.

Be sure to read the 'TROUBLESHOOTING" section
regarding common operating errors before concluding that

the unit is faulty.

This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as
long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this unit
itself is turned off. This state is called the standby mode.
In this state, this unit is designed to consume a very small
quantity of power.

IM PORTANT
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.

WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE
OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT.

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALL

REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN INTERFERENCE-

CAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS.

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When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time
(ie, vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power plug from the

wal! outlet.

10.

To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power
plug and antenna cable when there is an electrical storm.

11.

Grounding or polarization - Precautions should be taken
so that the grounding or polarization of an appliance is not

defeated.

12.

Do not connect audio equipment to the AC outlet on the
rear pane! if the equipment requires more power than the
outlet is rated to provide.

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Battery installation Remote control transmitter operation range

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control

sensor

Battery rep{acement

if you find that the remote control transmitter must be used
closer to the main unit, the batteries are weak. Replace both

batteries with new ones.

Notes
® Use only AA, R6, UM°3 batteries for replacement.

® Be sure the polarities are correct. (See the illustration inside

the battery compartment.)

® Remove the batteries if the remote control transmitter will not

be used for an extended period of time.

® If batteries leak, dispose of them immediately. Avoid

touching the baked material or letting it come in contact with
clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly
before installing new batteries.

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Notes

® There should be no large obstacles between the remote

control transmitter and the main unit.

® If the remote control sensor is directly illuminated by strong

lighting (especially an inverter type of fluorescent lamp etc.),
it might cause the remote control transmitter not to work

correctly. In this case, reposition the main unit to avoid direct

lighting.

Within approximately

6 m (19 7 feet)

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Never p_ug in this unit and other components until aH connections are completed.

CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER COMPONENTS

When making connections between this unit and other components, be sure al! connections are made correctly, that is to say L (left)
to L, R (right) to R, '+" to "+" and '-" to "-'L Also, refer to the owner's manual for each component to be connected to this unit.
* If you have YAMAHA components numbered as 1, 3, 4, etc. on the rear panel, connections can be made easily only by

connecting the output (or input) terminals of each component to the samemumbered terminals of this unit.

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Tape deck 1

Speakers B

* If a tape deck is connected to the VCR/TAPE 2 (AUDIO

SIGNAL) terminals, there is no connection to the VCR
(VIDEO SIGNAL) terminals.

CONNECTING SPEAKERS

Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to your speakers with wire
of the proper gauge (cut as short as possible). If the

connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the
speakers. Make sure that the polarity of the speaker wires is

correct, that is, + and - markings are observed. If these wires
are reversed, the sound will be unnatural and will lack bass.

Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other or the
metal parts of this unit as this coumd damage this unit

and/or speakers.

How to Connect:

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Red: positive (+) //

Black: negative (-)

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_i.) Unscrew the knob.
(_ Insert the bare wire.

[Remove approx. 5mm
(1/4") insulation from

the speaker wires.]

_ Tighten the knob and

secure the wire.

Notes

® One or two speaker systems can be connected to this unit.

If you connect only one speaker system, connect it to either

the SPEAKERS A or B terminals.

® Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the

rear of this unit.

® Banana Plug connections are also possible. Simply insert

the Banana Plug connector into the corresponding terminal.

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AC OUTLET(S)(SWITCHED)

(U.S.A., Canada, and General models)

......................................................... 2 SWITCHED OUTLETS

(Australia model) ................................. 1 SWITCHED OUTLET

Use these to connect the power cords from your components

to this unit.

The power to the SWITCHED outlets is controlled by this unit's

STANDBY/ON switch or the provided remote control

transmitter's POWER ON/OFF keys. These outlets will supply

power to any component whenever this unit is turned on.

The maximum power (total power consumption of components)

that can be connected to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET{S) is

100 watts.

2

GND termina_ (For turntabme use)

Connecting the ground wire of the turntable to the GND

terminal will normally minimize hum, but in some cases better

results may be obtained with the ground wire disconnected.

For Custom Instafler

REMOTE CONTROL 0N, OUT) terminals

These terminals are used for custom installation system. When
this unit is connected to the components for custom installation
system, you can operate this unit with the system remote

control
Connect the REMOTE CONTROL IN terminal of this unit to the
output terminal of the central controller for custom installation

system.
By connecting the REMOTE CONTROL OUT terminal of this

unit to the REMOTE CONTROL IN terminal of the other
component, you can also operate the component with the

system remote control. In this way, up to 6 components can be
connected in series.

ANTENNA CONNECTIONS

® Each antenna should be connected to the designated terminal(s) correctly, referring to the following diagram.
® Both AM and FM indoor antennas are supplied to this unit. In general, these antennas will provide sufficient signal strength.

Nevertheless, a properly installed outdoor antenna wil! give clearer reception than an indoor one. If you experience poor reception

quality, an outdoor antenna may result in improvement.

Outdoor FM antenna

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300°ohm feeder

Outdoor AM antenna

antenna

(included)

AM loop

antenna
(included)

(U,S.A, model)

Ground

Connecting the AM loop antenna

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* The AM loop antenna should be placed apart from the main unit. The antenna may be hung on a wall.
* The AM loop antenna should be kept connected, even if an outdoor AM antenna is connected to this unit.

GND terminal

For maximum safety and minimum interference, connect the
GND terminal to a good earth ground, which is a metal stake

driven into moist earth.

Notes

® When connecting the indoor

FM antenna, insert its

connector into the FM ANT
terminal firmly.

® If you need an outdoor

FM antenna to improve

FM reception quality, either
300-ohm feeder or coaxial cable may be used. In locations
troubled by electrical interference, a coaxial cable is
preferable.

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Orient so that the best
reception is obtained.

FRONT PANEL

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STANDBY/ON switch

Press this switch to turn on the power to this unit, Press it

again to turn this unit into the standby mode,

Standby mode
In this state, this unit consumes a very small quantity of
power to receive infrared-signals from the remote control

transmitter.

_ Remote controm sensor
Receives signals from the remote control transmitter,

Display panel

Shows various information. (For details, refer to page 11 .)

MEMORY (MAN'L/AUTO FM) button
When this button is pressed, the "MEMORY" indicator flashes
for about 5 seconds. While the indicator is flashing, select a
desired preset station number by pressing the corresponding

preset station number selector button to enter the displayed
station into the memory.
When this button is held down for more than 3 seconds, the
automatic preset tuning begins. (For details, refer to page 18.)

TUNING DOWN/UP button

Used for tuning. Press the "UP" side to tune in to higher
frequencies, and press the 'DOWN" side to tune in to lower
frequencies.

EDIT button

This button is used to exchange the places of two preset

stations with each other.

@ FM/AM button

Press this button to switch the reception band to FM or AM.

CD DIRECT AMP switch and indicator

Press this switch so that the indicator lights up to listen to a CD

source in the purest sound. (Refer to page 15 for details.)

PURE DIRECT switch and indicator
Press this switch so that the indicator lights up to listen to an
audio source in the purest sound. (Refer to page 15 for
details.)

A/BIC/D/E button

Press this button to select a desired group (A-E) of preset
stations.

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PHONES jack
When you listen with headphones, connect the headphones to
the PHONES jack.
When listening with headphones privately, set both the
SPEAKERS A and B switches to the OFF position,

PHONES

BALANCE control
Adjusts the balance of the output volume to the left and right
speakers to compensate for sound imbalance caused by
speaker location or listening room conditions.

Continuously variable LOUDNESS control
Used to compensate for the human ears' loss of sensitivity to
high and low-frequency ranges at low volume,

TUNmNG MODE (AUTO/MAN'L MONO) button
Press this button to switch the tuning mode to automatic or
manual. To select the automatic tuning mode, press this

button so that the "AUTO TUNING" indicator lights up on the
display. To select the manual tuning mode, press this button
so that the "AUTO TUNING" indicator goes off,

SPEAKERS switches
Set the switch A or B (or both A and B) for the speaker system
(connected to this unit) you will use to the ON position, Set the
switch for the speaker system you will not use to the OFF
position,

PRESET STATIONS buttons
Select a preset station number (1 to 8).

Tone controls
BASS

Used to increase or decrease the low frequency response,
The 0 position produces flat response,

TREBLE

Used to increase or decrease the high frequency response,
The 0 position produces flat response,

REC OUT semector

Used to select an input source and supply that source directly
to the REC output terminals on the rear panel, independently of
the setting of the BNPUT selector. This function allows you to

record the selected source while listening to another source,

mNPUT selector

Selects the input source that you want to listen to (and watch),

VOLUME control

Used to raise or lower the volume leve!,

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DISPLAY PANEL

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Multi4nformation display
Displays various information, for example station frequency,
preset station number and name of selected input source.

STEREO indicator

Lights up when an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal

strength is received.

_ SignaHevel meter
Indicates the signal level of the received station.
If multipath interference is detected, the indication decreases.

@MEMORY indicator
When the MEMORY button is pressed, this indicator flashes
for about 5 seconds. While this indicator is flashing, the

displayed station can be programmed to the memory by using
the AIBIC/D/E button and the PRESET STATIONS buttons.

AUTO TUNING indicator

Lights up when this unit is in the automatic tuning mode.

SLEEP indicator

Lights up while the built-in SLEEP timer is functioning.

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