Yamaha RX-797 Owner’s Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

CAUTION

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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

Thelightning flash with arrowhead symbol,within an equilateral triangle, is intendedto alertyoutothe presence o1uninsulaled "dangerousvoltage" within the product's enclosure thail]laybeof sufficient magnitude to constitutea risko1electric shock to

persolls,

Theexclanlation point within an equilateral triangle is intendedto alert youtothepresence of important 11

ol?eratingand maintenance (_lvicing) instructions in

, the literatureaccompanying the appliance. 12

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

particuhtr, 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 nnmber of tiffs 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 sale place for future reference.

Read these instructions.

Keep these iustructiuus.

Heed all warnings.

Follow all instnlctions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

Clean only with dry cloth.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manulhcturer's instructions.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or uther apparatus (including amplifiers)

that produce heat. Do not delcat the safety purpose of the polarized ur grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with

one wider than the other. A gruunding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the

third pruug are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit intu your outlet, consult an electrician for

replacement uf the obsolete outlet.

Protect the power culal from being walked un or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point

where they exit Ii'om the apparatus. Only use attachments/accessuries specified by the

manufacturer. Use only with the cart. stand, tripod,

bracket, or table specified by the manu!hcturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used. use caution when

moving the cart/apparatus cumbiuation to avoid ii]jury frum tip-over.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for lung periuds of time.

Relk:r all servicing to qualified service persunneh 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 o[_iects have fallen into the apparatus, the

apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does nut operate normally, ur has been dropped.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

YAMAHA mad the Electronic Industries Association's (-'onsumer Electronics Group want >ou to get the most out of your

equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the suund cume through h)ud and clear without annoying blaring ur distortiun and. most importantly, without alfecting your sensitive hearing. Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often undetectable until it is tou late, YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group

reconlnleud you to avuid prulonged expusure fron] excessive v(i]tlti]e levels.

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FCC INFORMATION (for US customers)

1 IMPORTANT NOTI(E: DO NOT MODIFY THIS Complimu:e with FCC regulatkms dues not guarantee that

INIT! interference will not occur in all installations. If this

This product, when installed as indicated in the product is found to he the source of interlerence, which instructions contained in this m:mual, meets FCC c:m be determined by turning the unit "OFF" and "ON".

requirmuents. Modifications not expressly approved by please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the Yamaha may w_id your authority, granted by the FCC. to following measures:

use the product. Relocate either this product or the device that is being IMPORTANT: When comlecting this product to afli:cted by the interference.

accessories and/or another product use only high quality Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST breaker or fllse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to

li_llow instructions could void your FCC authorization to the antenna. If the antmma lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead. use this product in the USA. change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.

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 results, please contact the local retailer authorized to requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the your use uf this product in a residential environment will appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics

not result in harmful interference with other electronic Corp.. U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave. Buena Park. CA devices. 9(1620.

This equipment generatesklses radio frequencies and. if The above statements apply ONLY to those products not installed and used according to the instructions found distributed by Yamaha (orporation of America or its

in the users manual, may cause interl'erence harmful to the subsidiaries. operation of other electronic devices.

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory

1 Toassurethefinestperformance,pleasereadthismanual

carefully.Keepitinasafeplaceforfuturereference.

2 Installthissoundsysteminawellventilated,cool.dry,clean

placeawayt'rom 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 lell 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. attd do not locate this unit in art mwironment 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 loreigu ohjects 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 ot_jects (i.e. candles), as they may cause fre. damage to this trait, attd/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 il_jnry.

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

are complete.

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

possibly causing damage.

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

grasp the plug; do not pull the cable.

11 Do not clean this trait 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 isdangerous and may cause fire. damage to this unit. attd/or personal injury. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage resulting fi'om 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 modil} or fix this unit. Contact qualified

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

15 When not plamting to use this unit f_r 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 Betore moving this unit, press MASTER ON/OFF to release it

outward to the OFF position, and disconnect the AC power plug l}om 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 110/120/2201230 240 V. 50160 Hz

Asia model ................................ AC 2201230 240 V.50160 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.

POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS CANADIENS

Pour _viter les chocs _lectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'an fond.

Cet appareil numdrique de la classe Best conforme _

la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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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

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

Comlecting speakers ................................................ 12

Comaecting audio and video components ................ 13

Cormecting the AM and FM antennas ..................... 14

Comlecting the power supply cord .......................... 16

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

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

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

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

Recording a sottrce .................................................. 21

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

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

FM/AM T[ NING ................................................. 24

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

Manual ttming .......................................................... 25

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

Manual preset ttming ............................................... 28

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

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

XM SATELLITE RADIO T[ NING .................. 30

\_qlat 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 SETIP ............................................ 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 FEAT[ RES ................... 43

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

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

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

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

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

Built-in 2-channel power amplifier

• Minimum RMS output power i00 W + 100 W (8 _Q), 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)

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

• XM Satellite Radio tuning capability using the XM

Connect-and-Play TM digital antenna accessory (sold separately)

• -"4"-indicates a tip for your operation.

• Some operations can be peribrmed 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 bnttons on the remote controls are given in

parentheses.

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

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

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

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

Other features

• PURE DIRECT button used to reproduce the purest source sound

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

• RE(7 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

Please check that you received all of the following parts.

Remote control Zone 2 remote control Power cable

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Batteries (x2)

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AM loop antenna

Indoor FM antenna (Europe and Australia models)

Batteries (x2)

(AAA, R03, UM-4)

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@ 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.

Even when this unit is turned 0fl_this unit constnnes a small amount of power to preserve the memo13".

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.

@ MAIN ZONE ON/OFF

Turns on Main Zone of this unit or sets it to the standby

mode.

See page 17 for details.

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

• In the standby mode. this trait consmnes a small amount of power to receive infrared signals from the remote control.

@ 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).

@ 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.

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

@ ZONE CONTROL Press to control the input source of Zone 2.

• 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 inpm sottrce of Zone 2 while the indicator is flashing.

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

@ Remote control sensor Receives infrared signals from the remote control.

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

40).

@ Front panel display

Shows information about the operational status of this unit.

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@ 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).

@ 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). @ TUNING/CH <_ / _>

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).

@ 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 offas a result) when TUNER is selected as the input source.

Switches the XM Satellite Radio infommtion 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).

@ 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).

@ 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 fbr details.

@ 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 offwhen this function is turned on.

See page 20 fbr details.

@ VOLUME Increases or decreases the sound output level.

This does not affect the OUT (REC) level.

@ INPUT selector

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

@ AIBICIDIE, 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).

@ PHONES jack Outputs audio lbr private listening with your headphones.

Press SPEAKER AiB so that the SP AiB indicators Run off be_\_reyou connect your hea@hones to the PHONES jack.

@ REC OUT selector Selects a source lbz"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).

BASS

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

@ TREBLE Increases or decreases the high frequency response. The 0

position produces a flat response (see page 20).

@ 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).

@ 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).

@ 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).

The XM Satellite Radio features (XM ANT, CH. SEARCH MODE, DISP, CATEGORY, MEMORY and the preset chamlel

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 TLLNING" on page 30.

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@ 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.

@ ZONE 2 indicator Lights up when Zone 2 is turned on.

@ Input source indicators Light up when this unit is in the corresponding mode.

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

@ AUTO indicator

Lights up when this nnit is in the automatic tuning mode. @ STEREO indicator

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

@ SLEEP indicator Lights up when the sleep timer is turned on.

@ MUTE indicator Flashes while the MUTE function is turned on.

@ Multi-information display Shows information when adjusting or changing settings.

@ TUNED indicator Lights up when this unit is tuned into a station.

• Europe model only

@ 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.

@Antenna terminals

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

@ AUDIO/VIDEO jacks

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

@ REMOTE jacks

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

@ CONTROL OUT jack

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

jack.

@ XM jack

(U.S.A. model only)

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

@ AC IN

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

@ CD jacks

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

@ PHONO jacks and GND terminal Connect a turntable.

See page 13 for connection information. @ ZONE 2 jacks

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

@ SUBWOOFER OUTPUT jack Connect a subwoofer with built-in amplifier.

@ COUPLER jacks Connect an external unit.

See page 16 for connection information. @ SPEAKERS terminals

Connect speakers. See page 12 for connection information.

@ IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch Switches the impedance setting.

See page 16 for details.

@ 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 SELECTOR

See page 16 for details.

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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 con'esponding 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.

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@ Numeric buttons Select the preset station number (I to 8) when TUNER is

selected as the input source. Select the preset channel number when XM is selected as the input source.

@ BAND

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

The frequency of the previously received station is autoznatically recalled.

@ A-E/CAT. (CATEGORY) < / >

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 ,t", / v

Selects the preset station number (1 to 8) when TI__ER 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).

@ MEMORY Stores a radio channel in the system memory when XM is

selected as the input source (see page 37). @ STANDBY

Sets this unit to the standby mode.

@ Infrared signal transmitter Sends infrared signals.

@ Input selector buttons Select the desired input source and change the control area

(see page 43).

• 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 trait consnmes a small amount of power to receive infrared signals from the remote control.

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

@ POWER

Turns on this unit.

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

• This button does not turn on Zone 2.

@ 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 con'esponding button is pressed each time.

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

@ SLEEP

Sets the sleep timer.

@ VOLUME +/- Increases or decreases the sound output level.

• This doesnot affect theOUT (RE(?)level.

• When youpress VOLUME +_ to control the sound output

levelof thistulit,VOLUME on the *'rontpanelrotates.

@ MUTE

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

The sound output to Zone 2 is not muted.

@ ENT. (ENTER)

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

source.

@ SRCH (SEARCH) MODE Switches between the XM Satellite Radio search modes

(see page 35) when XM is selected as the input source.

@ DISPLAY Switches the XM Satellite Radio infomlation shown in the

front panel display between channel number name, catego W and artist name/song title when XM is selected as

the input source.

The XM Satellite Radio features (XM, SRCH MODE DISPLAY, A-E/CAT. < / >, PRESETiCH/', / ",/, MEMORY and ENT.) are only applicable to the U.S.A. model and are operational only when XM is selected as the inpm source. For details, see "XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING" on page 30.

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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.

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@ Infrared signal transmitter Sends infrared signals.

@ 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.

You nmst press and hold NUMBER before you press an?*of these buttons to enter nnmbers.

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@ PRESET/', / v Selects the preset station number (l to 8) when TUNER is

selected as the input source. @ AIBICIDIE

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

@ XM Satellite Radio control buttons Controls the XM Satellite Radio features when the

CDiXM switch is slid to the XM position.

A-E/CAT. (CATEGORY) <_ / c>

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

PRESET/CH A / V 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.

@ IDI/ID2 switch Switches the remote control ID between IDI and ID2 (see page 40).

@ POWER

Turns on Zone 2.

@ STANDBY Sets Zone 2 to the standby mode.

@ ENT (ENTER)

Confirms an entered channel number during the Direct

Number Access mode when XM is selected as the input

source.

@ VOLUME +/- Increasesor decreases the sound output level of Zone 2.

This does not affect the OUT (REC) level.

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@ MUTE

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

@ DISPLAY Switches the XM Satellite Radio information displayed in the front panel display between channel number.name,

catego W and artist name/song title when XM is selected as the input source.

@ CD/XM switch Switches the function of the control buttons numbered @, @ and @ between controlling YAMAHA CD players and

controlling the XM Satellite Radio features.

@ NUMBER Press and hold before you press the input selector.numeric

buttons to enter numbers to control the XM Satellite Radio features.

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 CDiXM switch is slid to the XM position. For details, see "XM SATELLITE RADIO TL_rNING" on page 30.

• Notes on batteries

(hange all of the batteries if the operation range of theremnte controls decreases.

Use AA. R6 UM-3 batteries for the remote control and AAA R03 UM-4 batteries for the Zone 2remote control. Make sure that the polarities are correct. See the illustration inside the batte D"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 t3_pesof 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

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1 Open the battery compartment cover.

Insert the supplied batteries in each remote

3 Close the cover back.

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

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

in_ared signal receiver in Zone 2) mnst 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

Approximately 6 m (19.7 ft)

of conditions:

places of high hulnidit3: 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 necessar._: position this unit away from direct lighting.

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 incon'ect, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass.

• 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.

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.

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.

Red: positive (+)

Black: negative (-)

• 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.

Banana plug

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

• All connections must be correct: L (left) to L, R (right) to R, "+'" to "+'" and .... to " " Also, rd'er to the owner's manual for each of

your components

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

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• The PHONO jacks are designed to colmect a turntable with an MM or high-outpnt MC cartridge If you have a turntable with a low- output MC car_idge, 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 colmection to the GND terminal %r some record players

Digital TV,

Cable TV DVD player VCR, etc.

Video

monitor

CD player Audio out

Turntable

GND

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Audio in Q _ _ Audio out

MD recorder,

Tape deck, etc.

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Yamaha RX-797 Owner’s Manual

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Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual