Yamaha RX-397: CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

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INTR

ODUCTION

English

1

STANDBY/ON

Turns on this unit or sets it to the standby mode.

See page 14 for details.

In the standby mode, this unit consumes a small amount of power 

to receive infrared signals from the remote control.

2

Remote control sensor

Receives infrared signals from the remote control.

3

Front panel display

Shows information about the operational status of this 

unit.

4

EDIT

Exchanges the assignment of two preset stations with each 

other when TUNER is selected as the input source (see 

page 24).

5

FM/AM

Switches the reception band between AM and FM when 

TUNER is selected as the input source (see page 20).

6

TUNING 

l

 / 

h

Selects the tuning frequency when TUNER is selected as 

the input source (see page 20).

7

TUNING MODE

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.

8

MEMORY

Stores a station in the system memory (see page 23).

Sets this unit to the automatic preset tuning mode (see 

page 21).

9

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 16).

0

TAPE MONITOR

Allows you to listen to the sound played back on the tape 

deck connected to the TAPE terminals on the rear panel of 

this unit.

When the 3-head tape deck is used for recording, you can 

also monitor the sound being recorded.

The TAPE MON indicator lights up in the front panel 

display when you press TAPE MONITOR (see page 17).

• When TAPE MON indicator lights up, you cannot select any 

input source.

• To listen to the source selected with the INPUT selector, press 

TAPE MONITOR again so that the TAPE MON indicator turns 

off.

• When TAPE (tape deck) is selected with the INPUT selector, 

this function will not turn on even if TAPE MONITOR is 

pressed.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Front panel

STANDBY 

/ON

INPUT

PHONES

BASS

SPEAKERS

TAPE MONITOR

PURE DIRECT

5

5

1

0

1

4

4

2

2

3

3

+

–

VOLUME

l

 TUNING 

h

FM/AM

EDIT

A/B/C/D/E

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

MEMORY

MAN'L/AUTO FM

TUNING MODE

AUTO/MAN'L

B

A

TREBLE

5

5

1

0

1

4

4

2

2

3

3

+

–

BALANCE

5

5

1

0

1

4

4

2

2

3

3

R

L

LOUDNESS

5

7

1

FLAT

6

4

8

2

10

–30dB

3

9

0

12

12

2

8

4

∞

20

20

60

60

26

26

40

40

16

16

-dB

-dB

DISPLAY

2

1

5

4

7 8

3

0

9

6

D

C

B

E

F

G

H

I

J

A

(U.S.A. and Canada models)

Note

Notes

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

4

A

VOLUME

Increases or decreases the sound output level.

This does not affect the OUT (REC) level.

B

INPUT selector

Selects the input source you want to listen to.

C

A/B/C/D/E

Selects the preset station group (A to E) when TUNER is 

selected as the input source (see page 22).

D

PHONES jack

Outputs audio for private listening with your headphones.

Press SPEAKERS A and B so that the SP A/B indicators turn off 

before you connect your headphones to the PHONES jack.

E

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 15).

F

BASS

Increases or decreases the low frequency response. The 0 

position produces a flat response (see page 16).

G

TREBLE

Increases or decreases the high frequency response. The 0 

position produces a flat response (see page 16).

H

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 

16).

I

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 

16).

J

Preset station number buttons 

(1 to 8)

Selects the preset station number (1 to 8) directly when 

TUNER is selected as the input source (see page 24).

Note

Note

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

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English

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

TAPE MON (MONITOR) indicator

Lights up while the TAPE monitor function is turned on.

3

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.

4

AUTO indicator

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

5

TUNED indicator

Lights up when this unit is tuned into a station.

6

STEREO indicator

Lights up when this unit is receiving a strong signal for an 

FM stereo broadcast while the AUTO indicator is lit.

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.

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Europe model only

0

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.

Front panel display

SP

HOLD

PTY

A  B

TAPE MON MEMORY AUTO TUNED STEREO SLEEP

EON

PS

RT

PTY

CT

MUTE

0

9

1

3

4

6

7

8

5

2

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

6

1

Antenna terminals

Connect FM and AM antennas.

See page 11 for connections information.

2

AUDIO jacks

Connect audio components.

See page 9 for connection information.

3

REMOTE jacks

These jacks are used to input/output remote control 

signals.

See page 13 for connection information.

4

PHONO jacks and GND terminal

Connect a turntable.

See page 9 for connection information.

5

SPEAKERS terminals

Connect speakers.

See page 10 for connection information.

6

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch

Switches the impedance setting.

See page 10 for details.

7

AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED)

Use to supply power to your other audio components.

See page 13 for details.

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Asia and General models only

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

See page 13 for details.

Rear panel

GND

AM

ANT

FM

ANT

75

Ω

UNBAL.

CD/DVD

AUX

IN

(PLAY)

IN

(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)

OUT

(REC)

TAPE

MD

AUDIO

TUNER

AUDIO

GND

REMOTE

PHONO

IN

OUT

A OR B: 4

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

   A + B: 8

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

A OR B: 8

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

SET BEFORE POWER ON

SELECTEUR D'IMPEDANCE

SPEAKERS

CLASS 2 WIRING

A

B

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED

6

7

4

5

1

2

3

(U.S.A. and Canada models)

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

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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. The functions of the 

buttons used to control your other audio components are 

the same as those of the corresponding buttons on those 

components. Refer to those components’ instruction 

manuals for details.

1

Infrared signal transmitter

Sends infrared signals.

2

SLEEP

Sets the sleep timer.

3

Input selector buttons

Select the desired input source.

4

PRESET 

u

 / 

d

Selects the preset station number (1 to 8) when TUNER is 

selected as the input source.

5

A/B/C/D/E

Selects the preset station group (A to E) when TUNER is 

selected as the input source.

6

Radio Data System/CD player/Cassette tape 

deck control buttons

Controls Radio Data System features, YAMAHA CD 

players or YAMAHA cassette tape deck.

The Radio Data System features (FREQ/TEXT, PTY SEEK 

MODE and PTY SEEK START) are only applicable to the 

Europe model and are operational only when TUNER is selected 

as the input source and the AMP/DEVICE switch is slid to the 

AMP position.

7

AMP/DEVICE switch

Switches the function of the control buttons numbered 

6

between controlling this unit and controlling YAMAHA 

CD players or YAMAHA cassette tape deck.

8

POWER

Turns on this unit.

9

STANDBY

Sets this unit to the standby mode.

In the standby mode, this unit consumes a small amount of power 

to receive infrared signals from the remote control.

0

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.

A

VOLUME +/–

Increases or decreases the sound output level.

• 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. 

B

MUTE

Mutes the sound output. Press again to restore the sound 

output to the previous volume level (see page 19).

C

CD/TAPE switch

Switches the function of the control buttons numbered 

6

between controlling YAMAHA CD players and 

controlling YAMAHA cassette tape deck when the 

AMP/DEVICE switch is slid to the DEVICE position.

Remote control

CD/DVD

PHONO

TUNER

MD

TAPE

AUX

SPEAKERS

B

A

POWER

STANDBY

+

–

u

d

SLEEP

REC

EON

FREQ/TEXT MODE

START

PTY SEEK

A/B

DISC

DIR A

p

DIR B

A/B/C/D/E

MUTE

PRESET

VOLUME

TAPE

CD

DEVICE

AMP

w

e

f

b

s

a

DISPLAY

8

9

0

A

B

C

1

3

7

6

4

5

2

Note

Note

Notes

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

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Notes on batteries

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

• Use AAA, R03, UM-4 batteries for the 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 control is 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.

1

Open the battery compartment cover.

2

Insert the supplied batteries in each remote 

control according to the polarity markings (+ 

and –) on the inside of the battery 

compartment. 

3

Close the cover back.

The remote control transmit a directional infrared beam.

Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote control sensor on the front panel of this unit.

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Handling the remote control

• The area between the remote control and this unit must be clear 

of large obstacles.

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

• Do not drop the remote control.

• Do not leave or store the remote control 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 control may not work properly. If necessary, position 

this unit away from direct lighting.

Installing batteries in the remote control

1

3

2

Using the remote control

30 

30

Approximately 6 m (19.7 ft)