Yamaha RX-797 User Manual

RX-797

Stereo Receiver

Récepteur stéréo

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODE D’EMPLOI

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.

1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance

with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9 Do 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.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12 Use 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.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of time.

14 Refer 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.

FCC INFORMATION (for US customers)

1 IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS

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 IMPORTANT: 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in 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.

CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual

carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.

2 Install this sound system in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean

place – away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold. Allow ventilation space of at least 30 cm on the top, 20 cm on the left and right, and 20 cm on the back of this unit.

3 Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances, motors,

or transformers to avoid humming sounds.

4 Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes from

cold to hot, and do not locate this unit in an environment with high humidity (i.e. a room with a humidifier) to prevent condensation inside this unit, which may cause an electrical shock, fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

5 Avoid installing this unit where foreign objects may fall onto

this unit and/or this unit may be exposed to liquid dripping or splashing. On the top of this unit, do not place: – Other components, as they may cause damage and/or

discoloration on the surface of this unit.

– Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they may cause fire,

damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

– Containers with liquid in them, as they may fall and liquid

may cause electrical shock to the user and/or damage to this unit.

6 Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth, curtain,

etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If the temperature inside this unit rises, it may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

7 Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet until all connections

are complete.

8 Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat,

possibly causing damage.

9 Do not use force on switches, knobs and/or cords. 10 When disconnecting the power cable from the wall outlet,

grasp the plug; do not pull the cable.

11 Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might

damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

12 Only voltage specified on this unit must be used. Using this

unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than specified.

13 To prevent damage by lightning, keep the power cord and

outdoor antennas disconnected from a wall outlet or the unit during a lightning storm.

14 Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact qualified

YAMAHA service personnel when any service is needed. The cabinet should never be opened for any reasons.

15 When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time

(i.e. vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.

16 Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the AC power

plug can be reached easily.

17 Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section on

common operating errors before concluding that this unit is faulty.

18 Before moving this unit, press MASTER ON/OFF to release it

outward to the OFF position, and disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.

19 VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Asia and General models only)

The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this unit must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging into the AC main supply. Voltages are:

General model .............AC 110/120/220/230–240 V, 50/60 Hz

Asia model ................................ AC 220/230–240 V, 50/60 Hz

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

As long as this unit is connected to the AC wall outlet, it is not disconnected from the AC power source even if you turn off this unit by MASTER ON/OFF, or MAIN ZONE ON/OFF and ZONE 2 ON/OFF. In this state, this unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power.

FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

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

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ................................. 2

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ......................... 3

Front panel ................................................................. 3

Front panel display .................................................... 5

Rear panel .................................................................. 6

Remote control........................................................... 7

Zone 2 remote control................................................ 9

Installing batteries in the remote controls................ 11

Using the remote controls ........................................ 11

PREPARATION

CONNECTIONS .................................................. 12

Connecting speakers ................................................ 12

Connecting audio and video components................ 13

Connecting the AM and FM antennas ..................... 14

Connecting the power supply cord .......................... 16

Turning on and off this unit ..................................... 17

BASIC OPERATION

PLAYING AND RECORDING .......................... 18

Playing a source....................................................... 18

Adjusting the tonal quality....................................... 20

Recording a source .................................................. 21

Using the sleep timer ............................................... 22

Muting the sound output .......................................... 23

FM/AM TUNING ................................................. 24

Automatic tuning ..................................................... 24

Manual tuning.......................................................... 25

Automatic preset tuning........................................... 26

Manual preset tuning ............................................... 28

Selecting preset stations........................................... 29

Exchanging preset stations ...................................... 29

XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING .................. 30

What is XM Satellite Radio? ................................... 30

XM Satellite Radio connections .............................. 30

XM Satellite Radio functions .................................. 31

Activating XM Satellite Radio ................................ 33

Basic XM Satellite Radio operations....................... 34

XM Satellite Radio search modes............................ 35

Setting XM Satellite Radio preset channels ............ 37

ADVANCED OPERATION

ADVANCED SETUP ............................................39

Changing the ADVANCED SETUP menu

parameters ........................................................... 39

Switching the remote control ID ............................. 40

ZONE 2 ..................................................................41

Connecting the Zone 2 components ........................ 41

Controlling Zone 2................................................... 42

REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES ...................43

Control area ............................................................. 43

Controlling other components ................................. 44

Setting remote control codes ................................... 45

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................46

SPECIFICATIONS...............................................49

PREPARATIONINTRODUCTION

OPERATION

BASIC

OPERATION

ADVANCED

INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL

English

FEATURES

Built-in 2-channel power amplifier

◆ Minimum RMS output power 100 W + 100 W (8 Ω), 0.019% THD, 20 Hz to 20 kHz

◆ Highly dynamic power, low impedance drive capability

Sophisticated AM/FM tuner

◆ 40-station random access preset tuning

◆ Automatic preset tuning

◆ Preset station exchanging capability

◆ Radio Data System tuning capability

(Europe model only)

Other features

◆ PURE DIRECT button used to reproduce the purest source sound

◆ CD DIRECT AMP button used to reproduce the purest CD sound

◆ REC OUT selector independent of input source selection

◆ Continuously variable loudness control

◆ Sleep timer

◆ Remote control capability

◆ Zone 2 remote control supplied

◆ Zone 2 custom installation facility

XM Satellite Radio (U.S.A. model only)

◆ XM Satellite Radio tuning capability using the XM Connect-and-Play

™

digital antenna accessory (sold

separately)

• y indicates a tip for your operation.

• Some operations can be performed by using either the buttons on the front panel of this unit or those on the remote controls. In case

the button names differ between this unit and the remote controls, the names of the buttons on the remote controls are given in parentheses.

• In case the buttons on the remote control and the Zone 2 remote control have certain functions in common, the illustrations of the

buttons on the remote control are used for explanation throughout the manual.

• This manual is printed prior to production. Design and specifications are subject to change in part as a result of improvements, etc. In

case of differences between the manual and the product, the product has priority.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Please check that you received all of the following parts.

Remote control

POWER POWER

STANDBY

POWER

AVTV

MD/TAPE

TUNER

PHONODVD

VCR

DTV/CBL

REC

CODE SET

DISC SKIP

VOL C H

MUTE INPUT

BAND

A-E/CAT. A-E/CAT.

MEMORY

SPEAKERS

SLEEP

VOLUME

MUTE

4321

81070965

ENT.

MENUTITLE

SRCH MODE

ENTER

DISPLAYRETURN

PRESET/CH

Zone 2 remote control Power cable

POWER

ZONE 2

PRESET

A/B/C/D/E

PRESET/CH

NUMBER

TUNER

A-E/CAT.h

VOLUME

MUTE

STANDBY

ENT

–

DISPLAY

CAT.

DISC

XMCDID2ID1

CD1PHONO

MD/TAPE4VCR5DTV/CBL

DVD7XM

lA-E/CAT.

wef

ALLpPRESET

(Two for Asia model)

Indoor FM antenna (U.S.A., Canada and General models)

Batteries (x2)

(AA, R6, UM-3)

AM loop antenna

Indoor FM antenna (Europe and Australia models)

Batteries (x2)

(AAA, R03, UM-4)

Front panel

-dB

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

6312 5498AB7DC0

ZONE 2 ON/OFF

ZONE CONTROL

MASTER SPEAKERS

ON OFF

MAIN ZONE

ON/OFF

INPUT

PHONES

A/B/C/D/E

CATEGORY

DTV/CBL

12345678

REC OUT

MD/TAPECDXM

VCR TUNER

DVD

BASS

101

PHONO

–

HGFIJKLMN

1 MASTER ON/OFF

Press inward to the ON position to turn on the power of this unit. Press again to release it outward to the OFF position to turn off this unit. See page 17 for details.

Note

Even when this unit is turned off, this unit consumes a small amount of power to preserve the memory.

Memory back-up

The memory back-up circuit prevents the stored data from being lost. However, the stored data will be lost if the power cord is disconnected from the AC wall outlet for more than one week.

2 MAIN ZONE ON/OFF

Turns on Main Zone of this unit or sets it to the standby mode. See page 17 for details.

Notes

• This switch is operational only when MASTER ON/OFF is pressed inward to the ON position.

• In the standby mode, this unit consumes a small amount of power to receive infrared signals from the remote control.

3 SPEAKERS 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 18).

TUNING/CH

MEMORY

TUN MODE/DISP

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L

LOUDNESS

FLAT

–

30dB

210

3 9

VOLUME

CD DIRECT AMPPURE DIRECT

∞

-dB

TREBLE

101

–

FM/AM

XM/ANT

EDIT

SEARCH MODE

DISPLAY

BALANCE

101

(U.S.A. model)

4 ZONE 2 ON/OFF

Turns on Zone 2 or set it to the standby mode. When Zone 2 is turned on, signals are output at the ZONE 2 OUT jacks.

Note

This switch is operational only when MASTER ON/OFF is pressed inward to the ON position.

5 ZONE CONTROL

Press to control the input source of Zone 2.

Notes

• This button is operational only when Zone 2 is turned on.

• When you press this button, the ZONE 2 indicator flashes in the front panel display for approximately 5 seconds. Select the input source of Zone 2 while the indicator is flashing.

• You can select the preset station or channel when TUNER or XM is selected as the input source of Zone 2.

6 Remote control sensor

Receives infrared signals from the remote control.

Note

Switch the remote control ID between ID1 and ID2 when using multiple YAMAHA receivers or amplifiers (see pages 9, 39 and

40).

7 Front panel display

Shows information about the operational status of this unit.

English

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

8 EDIT, SEARCH MODE

Exchanges the assignment of two preset stations with each other when TUNER is selected as the input source (see page 29). Switches between search modes when XM is selected as the input source (see page 33).

9 FM/AM, XM ANT (ANTENNA)

Switches the reception band between AM and FM when TUNER is selected as the input source (see page 24). Shows the reception level of the XM Connect-and-Play digital antenna (sold separately) when XM is selected as the input source (see page 31).

0 TUNING/CH l / h

Selects the tuning frequency when TUNER is selected as the input source (see page 24). Searches for a radio channel or selects the preset channel number when XM is selected as the input source (see page

31).

A TUN (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 34).

B MEMORY

Stores a station in the system memory (see page 28). Sets this unit to the automatic preset tuning mode (see page 26). Stores a radio channel in the system memory when XM is selected as the input source (see page 37).

C PURE 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 20 for details.

D CD DIRECT AMP and indicator

Allows you to listen to a CD source in the purest possible sound. The indicator above it lights up and the front panel display turns off when this function is turned on. See page 20 for details.

E VOLUME

Increases or decreases the sound output level.

Note

This does not affect the OUT (REC) level.

F INPUT selector

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

G A/B/C/D/E, CATEGORY

Selects the preset station group (A to E) when TUNER is selected as the input source (see page 27). Switches between channel categories or selects the preset channel group when XM is selected as the input source (see page 35).

H PHONES 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.

I REC OUT selector

Selects a source for recording to the MD recorder or the tape deck independently of the INPUT selector setting, allowing you to record the selected source while listening to another source (see page 21).

J BASS

Increases or decreases the low frequency response. The 0 position produces a flat response (see page 20).

K TREBLE

Increases or decreases the high frequency response. The 0 position produces a flat response (see page 20).

L BALANCE

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

20).

M LOUDNESS

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

20).

N Preset station/channel number buttons

(1 to 8)

Selects the preset station/channel number (1 to 8) directly when TUNER or XM is selected as the input source (see page 29).

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 30.

Front panel display

0A9

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

12 4 5 6 738

A B

DVD VCR CD TUNER PHONO

ZONE2 ZONE3 MEMORY AUTO

DTV/CBL

MD/TAPE

1 SP (SPEAKERS) A/B indicators

Light up according to the set of speakers selected. Both indicators light up when both sets of speakers are selected.

2 ZONE 2 indicator

Lights up when Zone 2 is turned on.

3 Input source indicators

Light up when this unit is in the corresponding mode.

Note

The XM indicator is only applicable to the U.S.A. model.

4 MEMORY indicator

Flashes for approximately 5 seconds after MEMORY on the front panel is pressed. While the MEMORY indicator is flashing, store the displayed station in the system memory by using A/B/C/D/E and one of the preset station number buttons on the front panel.

5 AUTO indicator

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

6 STEREO indicator

Lights up when this unit is receiving a strong signal for an FM stereo broadcast while the AUTO indicator is lit.

TUNED STEREO

SLEEP

MUTE

HOLDPTY

EON

PTY

PS RT

7 SLEEP indicator

Lights up when the sleep timer is turned on.

8 MUTE indicator

Flashes while the MUTE function is turned on.

9 Multi-information display

Shows information when adjusting or changing settings.

0 TUNED indicator

Lights up when this unit is tuned into a station.

■ Europe model only

A Radio Data System indicators

The box-shaped indicator beside the name of each Radio Data System mode lights up when the corresponding Radio Data System mode is selected.

PTY HOLD indicator

Lights up while searching for stations in the PTY SEEK mode.

EON indicator

Lights up when the Radio Data System station that offers the EON data service is being received.

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English

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Rear panel

1235 6

TUNER

75Ω

UNBAL.

PHONO

70 CD8AB

DVD

GND

DTV/ CBL

ANT

VCR

OUT

MONITOR

GND

OUT

ZONE 2

OUT

VIDEO

DVD

DTV/ CBL

VCR

OUT

(PLAY)

MD/ TAPE

OUT

(REC)

ZONE 2

OUT

1 Antenna terminals

Connect FM and AM antennas. See page 14 for connections information.

2 AUDIO/VIDEO jacks

Connect audio and video components. See page 13 for connection information.

3 REMOTE jacks

These jacks are used to input/output remote control signals. See page 41 for connection information.

4 CONTROL OUT jack

This is a control expansion jack. Consult your nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center about this jack.

5 XM jack

(U.S.A. model only)

Connect XM Connect-and-Play digital antenna accessory. See page 30 for connection information.

6 AC IN

Use to plug in the supplied power cable. See page 16 for connection information.

7 CD jacks

Connect a CD player. See page 13 for connection information.

OUT

CONTROL OUT

+12V 15mA MAX.

COUPLER

SUB

WOOFER

OUTPUTAUDIOAUDIO

XMREMOTE

SPEAKERS

MAIN

PRE OUT

CLASS 2 WIRING

SELECTEUR D'IMPEDANCE

A OR B: 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

A+B: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

8 PHONO jacks and GND terminal

Connect a turntable. See page 13 for connection information.

9 ZONE 2 jacks

Connect a Zone 2 component. See page 41 for connection information.

0 SUBWOOFER OUTPUT jack

Connect a subwoofer with built-in amplifier.

A COUPLER jacks

Connect an external unit. See page 16 for connection information.

B SPEAKERS terminals

Connect speakers. See page 12 for connection information.

C IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch

Switches the impedance setting. See page 16 for details.

D AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED)

Use to supply power to your other audio and video components. See page 16 for details.

■ Asia and General models only

VOLTAGE SEL E CTO R

See page 16 for details.

(U.S.A. model)

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

SET BEFORE POWER ON

A OR B: 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

AC IN

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED

Remote control

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

This section describes the function of each button on the remote control used to control this unit or other components made by YAMAHA or other manufacturers. The functions of the buttons used to control your other audio and video components are the same as those of the corresponding buttons on those components. Refer to those components’ instruction manuals for details. To operate other components using this remote control, see “REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES” on page 43.

0 A

POWER POWER

AVTV

MD/TAPE

DTV/CBL

REC

DISC SKIP

VOL CH

MUTE INPUT

BAND

MEMORY

ENTER

A-E/CAT. A-E/CAT.

PRESET/CH

(U.S.A. model)

STANDBY

TUNER

VCR

CODE SET

VOLUME

MUTE

POWER

PHONODVD

SPEAKERS

SLEEP

4321

ENT.

MENUTITLE

SRCH MODE

DISPLAYRETURN

1 Infrared signal transmitter

Sends infrared signals.

2 Input selector buttons

Select the desired input source and change the control area (see page 43).

3 Numeric buttons

Select the preset station number (1 to 8) when TUNER is selected as the input source. Select the preset channel number when XM is selected as the input source.

4 BAND

Switches to the previously used reception band (FM or AM) when TUNER is selected as the input source.

Note

The frequency of the previously received station is automatically recalled.

5 A-E/CAT. (CATEGORY) j / i

Selects the preset station group (A to E) when TUNER is selected as the input source (see page 29). Switches between channel categories or selects the preset channel group (A to E) when XM is selected as the input source (see page 35).

PRESET/CH u / d

Selects the preset station number (1 to 8) when TUNER is selected as the input source (see page 29). Searches for a radio channel or selects the preset channel number (1 to 8) when XM is selected as the input source (see page 33).

6 MEMORY

Stores a radio channel in the system memory when XM is selected as the input source (see page 37).

7 STANDBY

Sets this unit to the standby mode.

Notes

• This button is operational only when MASTER ON/OFF on the front panel is pressed inward to the ON position.

• In the standby mode, this unit consumes a small amount of power to receive infrared signals from the remote control.

• This button does not set Zone 2 to the standby mode.

8 POWER

Turns on this unit.

Notes

• This button is operational only when MASTER ON/OFF on the front panel is pressed inward to the ON position.

• This button does not turn on Zone 2.

INTRODUCTION

English

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

9 SPEAKERS 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.

0 CODE SET

Use to set up remote control codes (see page 45).

A SLEEP

Sets the sleep timer.

B VOLUME +/–

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.

C MUTE

Mutes the sound output. Press again to restore the sound output to the previous volume level (see page 23).

Note

The sound output to Zone 2 is not muted.

D ENT. (ENTER)

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

E SRCH (SEARCH) MODE

Switches between the XM Satellite Radio search modes (see page 35) when XM is selected as the input source.

F DISPLAY

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 30.

Zone 2 remote control

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

This section describes the function of each button on the Zone 2 remote control used to control Zone 2. You can also use the Zone 2 remote control to control the XM Satellite Radio features and YAMAHA CD players.

TUNER

A-E/CAT.h

PRESET

VOLUME

–

MUTE

POWER

STANDBY

ENT

DISPLAY

CAT.

DISC

XMCDID2ID1

C D

ZONE 2

CD1PHONO

MD/TAPE4VCR5DTV/CBL

DVD7XM

PRESET

A/B/C/D/E

lA-E/CAT.

PRESET/CH

ALL

NUMBER

(U.S.A. model)

1 Infrared signal transmitter

Sends infrared signals.

2 Input selector/numeric buttons

Select the desired input source of Zone 2. Enter a channel number or preset channel number when XM is selected as the input source.

Note

You must press and hold NUMBER before you press any of these buttons to enter numbers.

3 PRESET u / d

Selects the preset station number (1 to 8) when TUNER is selected as the input source.

4 A/B/C/D/E

Selects the preset station group (A to E) when TUNER is selected as the input source.

5 XM Satellite Radio control buttons

Controls the XM Satellite Radio features when the CD/XM switch is slid to the XM position.

A-E/CAT. (CATEGORY) l / h

Switches between channel categories or selects the preset channel group (A to E) when XM is selected as the input source.

PRESET/CH k / n

Searches for a radio channel or selects the preset channel number (1 to 8) when XM is selected as the input source.

ALL

Selects the All Channel Search mode.

PRESET

Selects the Preset Search mode.

CAT. (CATEGORY)

Selects the Category Search mode.

6 ID1/ID2 switch

Switches the remote control ID between ID1 and ID2 (see page 40).

7 POWER

Turns on Zone 2.

8 STANDBY

Sets Zone 2 to the standby mode.

9 ENT (ENTER)

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

0 VOLUME +/–

Increases or decreases the sound output level of Zone 2.

INTRODUCTION

Note

This does not affect the OUT (REC) level.

English

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

A MUTE

Mutes the sound output to Zone 2. Press again to restore the sound output to the previous volume level.

B DISPLAY

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

C CD/XM switch Switches the function of the control buttons numbered 5,

B and D between controlling YAMAHA CD players and

controlling the XM Satellite Radio features.

D NUMBER

Press and hold before you press the input selector/numeric buttons to enter numbers to control the XM Satellite Radio features.

Note

The XM Satellite Radio features (XM, ENT, DISPLAY and the XM Satellite Radio control buttons) are only applicable to the U.S.A. model and are operational only when XM is selected as the input source and the CD/XM switch is slid to the XM position. For details, see “XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING” on page 30.

Installing batteries in the remote controls

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

■ Notes on batteries

• Change all of the batteries if the operation range of the remote controls decreases.

• Use AA, R6, UM-3 batteries for the remote control and AAA, R03, UM-4 batteries for the Zone 2 remote control.

• Make sure that the polarities are correct. See the illustration inside the battery compartment of each remote control.

• Remove the batteries if the remote controls are not used for an extended period of time.

• Do not use old batteries together with new ones.

• Do not use different types of batteries (such as alkaline and manganese batteries) together. Read the packaging carefully as these different types of batteries may have the same shape and color.

• We strongly recommend using alkaline batteries.

• If the batteries have leaked, dispose of them immediately. Avoid touching the leaked material or letting it come into contact with clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries.

• Do not throw away batteries with general house waste; dispose of them correctly in accordance with your local regulations.

Remote control Zone 2 remote control

1 Open the battery compartment cover.

3 Close the cover back.

2 Insert the supplied batteries in each remote

control according to the polarity markings (+ and –) on the inside of the battery compartment.

INTRODUCTION

Using the remote controls

The remote controls transmit a directional infrared beam. Be sure to aim the remote controls directly at the remote control sensor on the front panel of this unit or on the infrared signal receiver in Zone 2 during operation.

■ Handling the remote controls

• The area between the remote controls and this unit (or the infrared signal receiver in Zone 2) must be clear of large obstacles.

• Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote controls.

• Do not drop the remote controls.

• Do not leave or store the remote controls in the following types of conditions: – places of high humidity, such as near a bath – places of high temperature, such as near a heater or a stove – places of extremely low temperatures – dusty places

• Do not expose the remote control sensor to strong lighting, in particular, an inverter type fluorescent lamp; otherwise, the remote controls may not work properly. If necessary, position this unit away from direct lighting.

MASTER SPEAKERS

ON OFF

MAIN ZONE

ON/OFF

INPUT

ZONE 2 ON/OFF

ZONE CONTROL

A/B/C/D/E

CATEGORY

REC OUT

MD/TAPECDXM

PHONES

VCR TUNER

DTV/CBL

DVD

POWER POWER

STANDBY

AVTV

MD/TAPE

TUNER

VCR

DTV/CBL

REC

AUDIO

DISC SKIP

VOL CH

VOLUME

MUTE INPUT

MUTE

ENTER

A-E/CAT. A-E/CAT.

MEMORY

PRESET/CH

12345678

BASS

TREBLE

BALANCE

101

PHONO

–

30 30

POWER

PHONODVD

SPEAKERS

SLEEP

4321

81070965

ENT.

MENUTITLE

SRCH MODEBAND

DISPLAYRETURN

TUNING/CH

FM/AM

XM/ANT

EDIT

SEARCH MODE

210

MEMORY

MAN'L/AUTO FM

LOUDNESS

CD DIRECT AMPPURE DIRECT

TUN MODE/DISP

AUTO/MAN'L

VOLUME

FLAT

–

30dB

Approximately 6 m (19.7 ft)

English

CONNECTIONS

Connecting speakers

Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass.

CAUTION

• Before connecting the speakers, make sure that the power of this unit is turned off.

• Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other or do not let them touch any metal part of this unit. This could damage this unit and/or the speakers.

• Use magnetically shielded speakers. If this type of speakers still creates the interference with the monitor, place the speakers away from the monitor.

1 Remove approximately 10 mm (3/8 in) of

insulation from the end of each speaker cable and twist the exposed wires of the cable together to eliminate the risk of a short-circuit.

10 mm (3/8 in)

2 Unscrew the knob.

Red: positive (+)

Black: negative (–)

3 Insert one bare wire into the hole in the side

of each terminal.

4 Tighten the knob to secure the wire.

Red: positive (+)

Black: negative (–)

■ Notes on the speaker cord

A speaker cord is actually a pair of insulated cables running side by side. One cable is colored or shaped differently, perhaps with a stripe, groove or ridge. Connect the striped, grooved or ridged cable to the “+” (red) terminals on this unit and your speaker. Connect the plain cable to the “–” (black) terminals on this unit and your speaker.

■ Connecting the banana plug

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

First, tighten the knob and then insert the banana plug into the end of the corresponding terminal.

Banana plug

Red: positive (+)

Black: negative (–)

Notes

• One or two speaker sets can be connected to this unit. If you use only one speaker set, connect it to either the SPEAKERS A or SPEAKERS B terminals.

• Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear panel of this unit.

CONNECTIONS

Connecting audio and video components

CAUTION

• Do not connect this unit or other components to the main power until all connections between components are complete.

• All connections must be correct: L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Also, refer to the owner’s manual for each of your components.

• Use the RCA type pin plug cables for audio and video components except speakers.

• The PHONO jacks are designed to connect a turntable with an MM or high-output MC cartridge. If you have a turntable with a lowoutput MC cartridge, use an in-line boosting transformer or an MC-head amplifier when connecting your turntable to the PHONO jacks.

• Connect your turntable to the GND terminal to reduce noise in the signal. However, you may hear less noise without the connection to the GND terminal for some record players.

PREPARATION

Video

monitor

Video in

CD player

Turn ta bl e

Audio out

GND

Video out

Digital TV,

Cable TV

TUNER

75Ω

UNBAL.

PHONO

DVD player

Audio out

GND

ANT

GND

Video out

VIDEO

DVD

DTV/ CBL

VCR

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

ZONE 2

OUT

Audio out

LRLR

(PLAY)

TAP E

ZONE 2

AUDIOAUDIO

VCR, etc.

Audio in

Video out

V V

DVD

DTV/ CBL

VCR

OUT

MD/

OUT

(REC)

OUT

Audio out

LR LR

Video in

Audio in Audio out

MD recorder,

Tape deck, etc.

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CONNECTIONS

Connecting the AM and FM antennas

Both AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this unit. In general, these antennas should provide sufficient signal strength. Connect each antenna correctly to the designated terminals.

AM loop antenna

(included)

Outdoor AM antenna

Use a 5 to 10 m of vinylcovered wire extended outdoors from a window.

TUNER

Indoor FM antenna

(included)

GND

ANT

Outdoor FM antenna

75Ω

UNBAL.

ANT

GND

Ground (GND terminal)

For maximum safety and minimum interference, connect the antenna GND terminal to a good earth ground. A good earth ground is a metal stake driven into moist earth.

Notes

• A properly installed outdoor antenna provides clearer reception than an indoor one. If you experience poor reception quality, an outdoor antenna may improve the quality. Consult your nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center about outdoor antennas.

• If you connect an outdoor FM antenna to this unit, do not connect the indoor FM antenna to this unit.

• To minimize interference from automobile ignition, locate the antenna as far from heavy traffic as possible.

• Keep the feeder cable or coaxial cable as short as possible. Do not bundle or roll up excess cable.

• The antenna should be placed at least 2 meters from reinforced concrete walls or metal structures.

■ Connecting the AM loop antenna

1 Set up the AM loop antenna.

2 Press and hold the tab.

CONNECTIONS

5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to insert the AM loop

antenna lead wires into the GND terminal.

6 Orient the AM loop antenna for the best

reception.

PREPARATION

Notes

• The AM loop antenna should be placed away from this unit.

• A properly installed outdoor antenna provides clearer reception than an indoor one. If you experience poor reception quality, an outdoor antenna may improve the quality. It is recommended that you should connect a 5 to 10 m of vinyl-covered wire to the AM ANT terminal and extend it outdoors from a window. Consult your nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center about outdoor antennas.

• The AM loop antenna should always be connected, even if an outdoor AM antenna is connected to this unit.

3 Insert the AM loop antenna lead wires into

the AM ANT terminal.

4 Release the tab.

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CONNECTIONS

Connecting the power supply cord

Plug the power cable into the AC IN on the rear panel of this unit and then plug the power supply cord into the AC wall outlet after all other connections are complete.

Power cable

■ AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED)

Australia model ......................................................1 outlet

Other models ....................................................... 2 outlets

Use these outlets to connect the power supply cords from your other components to this unit. The outlets supply power to any connected components whenever the power of this unit is turned on. For information on the maximum power (total power consumption of components), see “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 49.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

AC IN

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED

AC OUTLET(S)

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

SET BEFORE POWER ON

SELECTEUR D'IMPEDANCE

A OR B: 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

A+B: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

(General model)

A OR B: 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

switch

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

■ COUPLER jacks

Removing the jumper pins from the PRE OUT/MAIN IN jacks enables this unit to operate separately as a control amplifier or a power amplifier. These jacks are used to connect a signal-processing system such as a graphic equalizer or a surround-sound processor to this unit. If such an external unit is connected to these jacks, the VOLUME control of this unit can be used to adjust the overall sound output level. To connect an external unit, first remove the jumper pins from the PRE OUT/MAIN IN jacks and then connect the input jacks of that external unit to the PRE OUT jacks or its output jacks to the MAIN IN jacks. For details, refer to the owner’s manual included with the external unit to be connected.

Notes

• When you do not use the COUPLER jacks, never remove the jumper pins from these jacks. If removed, no sound will be output from this unit.

• When you use this unit with an external unit connected to the COUPLER jacks, make sure that the CD DIRECT AMP button and the PURE DIRECT button on the front panel are turned off.

• When you use this unit as a power amplifier, connect the output jacks of an external control amplifier, etc. to the MAIN IN jacks of this unit. In this case, the controls of this unit will not function except the PHONES jack and the SPEAKERS A/B buttons. Use the controls on the external control amplifier to make volume adjustments, etc.

■ VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Asia and General models only)

VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this unit must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging the power supply cord into the AC wall outlet. Voltages are as follows:

Asia model......................... AC 220/230–240 V, 50/60 Hz

General model...... AC 110/120/220/230–240 V, 50/60 Hz

■ IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch

CAUTION

Do not slide the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch while the power of this unit is turned on, as doing so may damage the unit.

Select the switch position (left or right) according to the impedance of the speakers in your system.

Switch

position

If you use one set (A or B), the impedance of each speaker must be 6

Right

If you use two sets (A and B), the impedance of each speaker must be 12

If you use one set (A or B), the impedance of each speaker must be 4

Left

If you use two sets (A and B), the impedance of each speaker must be 8

Notes

• The Canada model cannot use two separate speaker sets (A and

B) simultaneously when the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch is slid to the 6

• If this unit fails to turn on, the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

switch may not be fully slid to either position. If this is the case, slide the switch all the way to either position when the power supply to this unit is completely cut off.

Ω position.

Impedance level

Ω or higher.

CONNECTIONS

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Turning on and off this unit

When all connections are complete, turn on the power of this unit.

TUNING/CH

MASTER SPEAKERS

ON OFF

MAIN ZONE

ON/OFF

ZONE 2 ON/OFF

ZONE CONTROL

A/B/C/D/E

12345678

CATEGORY

INPUT

REC OUT

MD/TAPECDXM

PHONES

VCR TUNER

DTV/CBL

DVD

PHONO

BASS

101

–

TREBLE

101

–

BALANCE

101

FM/AM

XM/ANT

EDIT

SEARCH MODE

MEMORY

TUN MODE/DISP

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L

LOUDNESS

FLAT

–

30dB

210

CD DIRECT AMPPURE DIRECT

VOLUME

∞

-dB

1 Press MASTER ON/OFF on the front panel

inward to the ON position to turn on the power of this unit.

MASTER

ON OFF

Main Zone of this unit turns on. You can set Main Zone of this unit to the standby mode by pressing MAIN ZONE ON/OFF on the front panel or STANDBY on the remote control. Press MAIN ZONE ON/OFF on the front panel or POWER on the remote control to turn Main Zone of this unit on again. Press MASTER ON/OFF on the front panel again to release it outward to the OFF position to turn off this unit.

While MASTER ON/OFF on the front panel is pressed inward to the ON position, you can turn on Zone 2 or set it to the standby mode independently (see page 42).

PREPARATION

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PLAYING AND RECORDING

-dB

PLAYING AND RECORDING

CAUTION

Extreme caution should be exercised when you play back CDs encoded in DTS. If you play back a CD encoded in DTS on a DTS-incompatible CD player, you will only hear some unwanted noise that may damage your speakers. Check whether your CD player supports CDs encoded in DTS. Also, check the sound output level of your CD player before you play back a CD encoded in DTS.

Playing a source

2 5

l TUNING/CH

MASTER SPEAKERS

ON OFF

MAIN ZONE

ON/OFF

ZONE 2 ON/OFF

ZONE CONTROL

A/B/C/D/E

12345678

CATEGORY

INPUT

PHONES

DTV/CBL

6 1

REC OUT

MD/TAPECDXM

VCR TUNER

DVD

PHONO

–

POWER POWER

DISC SKIP

BASS

101

REC

VOL CH

AVTV

MD/TAPE

DTV/CBL

TREBLE

101

–

STANDBY

TUNER

VCR

CODE SET

VOLUME

POWER

PHONODVD

SPEAKERS

SLEEP

BALANCE

101

FM/AM

XM/ANT

EDIT

SEARCH MODE

MEMORY

TUN MODE/DISP

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L

LOUDNESS

FLAT

–

30dB

210

1 Rotate the INPUT selector on the front panel

(or press one of the input selector buttons on the remote control) to select the desired input source.

INPUT

POWER POWER

STANDBY

AVTV

MD/TAPE

TUNER

DTV/CBL

VCR

CD DIRECT AMPPURE DIRECT

VOLUME

∞

-dB

POWER

PHONODVD

2 Press SPEAKERS A and/or SPEAKERS B on

the front panel or on the remote control to select speakers A and/or speakers B.

SPEAKERS

Front panel

SPEAKERS

Remote control

Notes

• Both SPEAKERS A and B can be selected.

• Make sure that the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch is

correctly set (see page 16).

3 Play the source.

4 Rotate VOLUME on the front panel (or press

VOLUME +/– on the remote control) to adjust the sound output level.

VOLUME

Front panel

∞

-dB

VOLU ME

Remote control

Front panel Remote control

5 Adjust the tonal quality by using the BASS,

TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls or the CD DIRECT AMP and the PURE DIRECT buttons on the front panel.

BASS

101

–

TREBLE

101

–

BALANCE

101

LOUDNESS

210

FLAT

–

30dB

PLAYING AND RECORDING

PURE DIRECT

CD DIRECT AMP

6 Press MAIN ZONE ON/OFF on the front panel

again (or press STANDBY on the remote control) to finish using this unit and set it to the standby mode.

MAIN ZONE

ON/OFF

Front panel

STANDBY

Remote control

OPERATION

BASIC

English

PLAYING AND RECORDING

-dB

Adjusting the tonal quality

■ Adjusting the BALANCE control

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

BALANCE

101

■ Using the CD DIRECT AMP button

Routes input signals from your CD player directly to the specially built-in amplifier for the CD player. As a result, the input signals bypass the INPUT selector and the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls and then sent to the power amplifier, thus eliminating any alterations to the CD signals and creating the purest possible sound. The CD DIRECT AMP indicator lights up and the front panel display turns off after a few seconds.

■ Using the PURE DIRECT button

Routes input signals from your audio sources so that the input signals bypass the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls, thus eliminating any alterations to the audio signals and creating the purest possible sound.

CD DIRECT AMP

PURE DIRECT

■ Adjusting the LOUDNESS control

Retains a full tonal range at any volume level, thus compensating for the human ears’ loss of sensitivity to high and low-frequency ranges at a low volume level.

CAUTION

If the CD DIRECT AMP or the PURE DIRECT button is turned on with the LOUDNESS control set at a certain level, the input signals bypass the LOUDNESS control, resulting in a sudden increase in the sound output level. To prevent your ears or the speakers from being undesirably damaged, be sure to press the CD DIRECT AMP or the PURE DIRECT button after lowering the sound output level or after checking that the LOUDNESS control is properly set.

1 Rotate the LOUDNESS control on the front

panel to the FLAT position.

LOUDNESS

FLAT

–

30dB

210

2 Rotate VOLUME on the front panel (or press

VOLUME +/– on the remote control) to set the sound output level to the loudest listening level that you would listen to.

VOLUME

Front panel

∞

-dB

VOLU ME

Remote control

Note

If both the CD DIRECT AMP and the PURE DIRECT buttons are turned on, only the CD DIRECT AMP button will function.

■ Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE controls

Adjust the high and low frequency response.

BASS

3 Rotate the LOUDNESS control until the

desired volume is obtained.

LOUDNESS

FLAT

–

30dB

210

Increases or decreases the low frequency response.

TREBLE

Increases or decreases the high frequency response.

BASS

101

–

TREBLE

101

–

PLAYING AND RECORDING

-dB

Recording a source

Notes

• The VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls and the CD DIRECT AMP and the PURE DIRECT buttons have no effect on the source being recorded.

• Check the copyright laws in your country to record from records, CDs, radio, etc. Recording copyright-protected material may infringe on copyright laws.

TUNING/CH

ZONE 2 ON/OFF

ZONE CONTROL

MASTER SPEAKERS

A/B/C/D/E

12345678

ON OFF

MAIN ZONE

ON/OFF

CATEGORY

INPUT

PHONES

MD/TAPECDXM

VCR TUNER

DTV/CBL

DVD

BASS

PHONO

101

–

TREBLE

101

–

REC OUT

1 Rotate the REC OUT selector on the front

panel to select the source you want to record from.

REC OUT

MD/TAPECDXM

VCR TUNER

DTV/CBL

DVD

FM/AM

XM/ANT

EDIT

SEARCH MODE

BALANCE

101

PHONO

MEMORY

TUN MODE/DISP

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L

LOUDNESS

FLAT

–

30dB

210

CD DIRECT AMPPURE DIRECT

VOLUME

∞

-dB

4 Rotate VOLUME on the front panel (or press

VOLUME +/– on the remote control) to adjust the sound output level of the selected source to record from.

VOLUME

Front panel

5 Begin recording on the MD recorder, the tape

deck or the VCR connected to this unit.

Note

Selecting another source with the INPUT selector on the front panel (or the corresponding input selector button on the remote control) while recording is in progress will not affect the recording.

You can monitor the sound and/or picture being recorded by rotating the INPUT selector on the front panel (or pressing MD/ TAPE or VCR on the remote control) to select the MD recorder, the tape deck or the VCR used for recording.

∞

-dB

VOLUME

Remote control

OPERATION

BASIC

2 Play the selected source to record from.

3 Rotate the INPUT selector on the front panel

to confirm the selected source to record from.

INPUT

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PLAYING AND RECORDING

Using the sleep timer

Use this feature to automatically set this unit to the standby mode after a certain amount of time. The sleep timer is useful when you are going to sleep while this unit is playing or recording a source. The sleep timer also automatically turns off any external components connected to the AC OUTLET(S).

POWER POWER

STANDBY

POWER

AVTV

MD/TAPE

TUNER

PHONODVD

DTV/CBL

REC

DISC SKIP

VOL CH

POWER POWER

MD/TAPE

DTV/CBL

VCR

CODE SET

SPEAKERS

SLEEP

VOLUME

STANDBY

AVTV

TUNER

VCR

POWER

PHONODVD

Notes

• The sleep timer can only be set with the remote control.

• The sleep timer automatically turns off Zone 2. However, the power of Zone 2 components are not turned off.

1 Press one of the input selector buttons on

the remote control to select an input source.

4 Press SLEEP repeatedly so that SLEEP OFF

appears in the front panel display.

SLEEP

After a few seconds, SLEEP OFF disappears from the front panel display, and the SLEEP indicator turns off.

The sleep timer setting can also be canceled by pressing STANDBY on the remote control (or MAIN ZONE ON/OFF or MASTER ON/OFF on the front panel) to set this unit to the standby mode.

2 Start playback on the selected input source.

3 Press SLEEP repeatedly to set the amount of

time before this unit is set to the standby mode.

Each time you press SLEEP, the front panel display changes as shown below.

SLEEP

SLEEP 120 min SLEEP 90 min

SLEEP 60 minSLEEP 30 minSLEEP OFF

The SLEEP indicator flashes while switching the amount of time for the sleep timer.

SLEEP

Muting the sound output

1 Press MUTE on the remote control to mute

the sound output.

The MUTE indicator flashes in the front panel display and MUTE ON appears in the front panel display.

MUTE

After a few seconds, MUTE ON disappears from the front panel display.

2 Press MUTE on the remote control again to

resume the sound output.

The MUTE indicator disappears from the front panel display.

MUTE

PLAYING AND RECORDING

OPERATION

BASIC

English

FM/AM TUNING

-dB

FM/AM TUNING

There are 2 tuning methods; automatic and manual. Select either method according to your preference and the strength of station signals.

Automatic tuning

Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference.

2 4 3

l TUNING/CH

BALANCE

101

FM/AM

XM/ANT

EDIT

SEARCH MODE

MEMORY

TUN MODE/DISP

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L

LOUDNESS

FLAT

–

30dB

210

TUNER

CD DIRECT AMPPURE DIRECT

VOLUME

∞

-dB

ZONE 2 ON/OFF

ZONE CONTROL

MASTER SPEAKERS

A/B/C/D/E

12345678

ON OFF

MAIN ZONE

ON/OFF

CATEGORY

INPUT

PHONES

MD/TAPECDXM

VCR TUNER

DTV/CBL

DVD

BASS

PHONO

–

101

TREBLE

101

–

REC OUT

1 Rotate the INPUT selector (or press TUNER

on the remote control) to select TUNER as the input source.

INPUT

Front panel Remote control

4 Press TUNING/CH l / h once to begin

automatic tuning.

Press h to tune into a higher frequency. Press l to tune into a lower frequency.

TUNING/CH

Notes

• When you tune into a station, the frequency of the received station is shown in the front panel display.

• To search for another station, press TUNING/CH l / h once more.

• If the tuning search does not stop at the desired station because the station signals are weak, try using the manual tuning method.

2 Press FM/AM on the front panel to select the

reception band (FM or AM).

FM or AM appears in the front panel display.

FM/AM

XM/ANT

3 Press TUN MODE on the front panel so that

the AUTO indicator lights up in the front panel display.

TUN MODE/DISP

AUTO/MAN'L

AUTO

Lights up

FM/AM TUNING

-dB

Manual tuning

Manual tuning is effective when station signals are weak.

2 4 3

TUNING/CH

ZONE 2 ON/OFF

ZONE CONTROL

MASTER SPEAKERS

A/B/C/D/E

12345678

ON OFF

MAIN ZONE

ON/OFF

CATEGORY

INPUT

REC OUT

MD/TAPECDXM

PHONES

VCR TUNER

DTV/CBL

DVD

PHONO

BASS

101

–

TREBLE

101

–

1 Rotate the INPUT selector (or press TUNER

on the remote control) to select TUNER as the input source.

INPUT

Front panel

FM/AM

XM/ANT

EDIT

MEMORY

TUN MODE/DISP

SEARCH MODE

MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO/MAN'L

BALANCE

LOUDNESS

FLAT

101

–

30dB

210

TUNER

Remote control

CD DIRECT AMPPURE DIRECT

VOLUME

∞

-dB

4 Press TUNING/CH l / h to manually tune

into the desired station.

Hold down the button to continue tuning search.

TUNING/CH

Notes

• When you tune into a station, the frequency of the received station is shown in the front panel display.

• If you tune into an FM station, it is automatically received in the monaural mode to increase signal quality.

OPERATION

BASIC

2 Press FM/AM on the front panel to select the

reception band (FM or AM).

FM or AM appears in the front panel display.

FM/AM

XM/ANT

3 Press TUN MODE on the front panel so that

the AUTO indicator disappears from the front panel display.

TUN MODE/DISP

AUTO/MAN'L

AUTO

Disappears

English

FM/AM TUNING

-dB

Automatic preset tuning

You can use the automatic preset tuning method to automatically store FM stations. This function enables this unit to automatically tune into FM stations with strong signals and store up to 40 (8 stations in each of the 5 groups, A1 to E8) of those received stations in order. You can then easily recall any preset stations by selecting the preset station numbers where they are stored.

Notes

• Any station data stored under a preset station number is cleared when you store a new station under that preset station number.

• If the number of received stations does not reach 40 (E8), automatic preset tuning automatically stops once searching all available stations are tuned into and stored.

• Only FM stations with sufficient signal strength are stored automatically by automatic preset tuning. If the station you want to store is weak in signal strength, try using the manual preset tuning method.

TUNING/CH

EDIT

MEMORY

MAN'L/AUTO FM

LOUDNESS

FLAT

210

TUNER

TUN MODE/DISP

AUTO/MAN'L

–

30dB

CD DIRECT AMPPURE DIRECT

VOLUME

∞

-dB

MASTER SPEAKERS

ON OFF

MAIN ZONE

ON/OFF

ZONE 2 ON/OFF

ZONE CONTROL

A/B/C/D/E

12345678

CATEGORY

INPUT

REC OUT

BASS

MD/TAPECDXM

VCR TUNER

DTV/CBL

DVD

PHONO

–

101

–

PHONES

TREBLE

101

BALANCE

101

FM/AM

XM/ANT

SEARCH MODE

1 Rotate the INPUT selector (or press TUNER

on the remote control) to select TUNER.

INPUT

2 Press FM/AM on the front panel to select FM

as the reception band.

FM appears in the front panel display.

FM/AM

XM/ANT

3 Press and hold MEMORY on the front panel

for more than 3 seconds.

The preset station group and the MEMORY and AUTO indicators flash in the front panel display.

MEMORY

MAN'L/AUTO FM

4 Press TUNING/CH l / h once to begin

automatic preset tuning.

Press h to tune into higher frequencies. Press l to tune into lower frequencies.

When automatic preset tuning is complete, the frequency of the last preset station is shown in the front panel display.

TUNING/CH

Notes

• If TUNING/CH l / h is not pressed within approximately 5 seconds while the MEMORY and AUTO indicators are flashing, automatic preset tuning automatically begins from the currently displayed frequency and proceeds toward higher frequencies.

• Received stations are sequentially programmed to 8 stations in each preset station group. If 8 stations are all programmed in a preset station group, another 8 stations are sequentially programmed in the next preset station group.

Front panel Remote control

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Yamaha RX-797 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

FEATURES

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Front panel

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Front panel display

Rear panel

Remote control

Zone 2 remote control

Installing batteries in the remote controls

Using the remote controls

CONNECTIONS

Connecting speakers

Connecting audio and video components

Connecting the AM and FM antennas

Connecting the power supply cord

Turning on and off this unit

PLAYING AND RECORDING

Playing a source

Adjusting the tonal quality

Recording a source

Using the sleep timer

Muting the sound output

FM/AM TUNING

Automatic tuning

Manual tuning

Automatic preset tuning