Yamaha RX-497: CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

3

INTR

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English

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 14 for details.

Even when this unit is turned off, this unit consumes a small 

amount of power to preserve the memory.

2

MAIN ZONE ON/OFF

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

mode.

See page 14 for details.

• 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

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.

4

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 

input source of Zone 2 while the indicator is flashing.

• You can select the preset station when TUNER is selected as the 

input source of Zone 2.

5

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 29, 30).

6

Front panel display

Shows information about the operational status of this 

unit.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Front panel

ON/OFF

INPUT

MAIN ZONE

PHONES

BASS

MASTER

SPEAKERS

ON

OFF

MD/TAPE MONITOR

PURE DIRECT

5

5

1

0

1

4

4

2

2

3

3

+

–

VOLUME

l

 TUNING 

h

ZONE 2 ON/OFF

ZONE CONTROL

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

5

1

2

4

3

8

7

0 A

6

C

B

9

G

F

E

H

I

J

K

L

M

D

(Europe model)

Note

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.

Notes

Note

Notes

Note

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

4

7

EDIT

Exchanges the assignment of two preset stations with each 

other when TUNER is selected as the input source (see 

page 25).

8

FM/AM

Switches the reception band between AM and FM when 

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

9

TUNING 

l

 / 

h

Selects the tuning frequency when TUNER is selected as 

the input source (see page 20).

0

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.

A

MEMORY

Stores a station in the system memory (see page 24).

Sets this unit to the automatic preset tuning mode (see 

page 22).

B

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).

C

MD/TAPE MONITOR

Allows you to listen to the sound played back on the 

component connected to the MD/TAPE jacks on the rear 

panel of this unit.

When the tape deck is used for recording, you can also 

monitor the sound being recorded.

The MD/TAPE MON indicator in the front panel display 

lights up when this function is turned on.

• When this function is on (the indicator lights up), MD/TAPE 

cannot be selected with the INPUT selector.

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

again to turn off the function (the indicator turns off as a result).

• When MD/TAPE is selected with the INPUT selector, this 

function will not turn on even if MD/TAPE MONITOR is 

pressed.

D

VOLUME

Increases or decreases the sound output level.

This does not affect the OUT (REC) level.

E

INPUT selector

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

F

A/B/C/D/E

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

selected as the input source (see page 23).

G

PHONES jack

Outputs audio for private listening with your headphones.

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

off before you connect your headphones to the PHONES 

jack.

H

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).

I

BASS

Increases or decreases the low frequency response. The 0 

position produces a flat response (see page 16).

J

TREBLE

Increases or decreases the high frequency response. The 0 

position produces a flat response (see page 16).

K

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).

L

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).

M

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 25).

Notes

Note

Note

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

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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.

4

MD/TAPE MON (MONITOR) indicator

Lights up while the MD/TAPE monitor function is turned 

on.

5

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.

6

AUTO indicator

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

7

STEREO indicator

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

FM stereo broadcast while the AUTO indicator is lit.

8

SLEEP indicator

Lights up when the sleep timer is turned on.

9

MUTE indicator

Flashes while the MUTE function is turned on.

0

Multi-information display

Shows information when adjusting or changing settings.

A

TUNED indicator

Lights up when this unit is tuned into a station.

■

Europe model only

B

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

DVD

VCR

CD

TUNER

PHONO

HOLD

PTY

DTV/CBL

MD/TAPE

A  B

ZONE2

ZONE3

MD/TAPE MON MEMORY AUTO TUNED STEREO SLEEP

EON

PS

RT

PTY

CT

MUTE

A

B

0

1 2

5

6

7

8

3

9

4

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

6

1

Antenna terminals

Connect FM and AM antennas.

See page 12 for connections information.

2

AUDIO/VIDEO jacks

Connect audio and video components.

See page 10 for connection information.

3

SUB WOOFER OUTPUT jack

Connect a subwoofer with built-in amplifier.

4

REMOTE jacks

These jacks are used to input/output remote control 

signals.

See page 31 for connection information.

5

AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED)

Use to supply power to your other audio and video 

components.

See page 14 for details.

6

CD jacks

Connect a CD player.

See page 10 for connection information.

7

PHONO jacks and GND terminal

Connect a turntable.

See page 10 for connection information.

8

ZONE 2 jacks

Connect a Zone 2 component.

See page 31 for connection information.

9

SPEAKERS terminals

Connect speakers.

See page 11 for connection information.

0

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch

Switches the impedance setting.

See page 11 for details.

■

Asia and General models only

A

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

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

Rear panel

GND

AM

ANT

FM

ANT

75

Ω

UNBAL.

DVD

DTV/

CBL

IN

(PLAY)

IN

(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)

OUT

(REC)

MD/TAPE

ZONE 2

MONITOR

OUT

VCR

DVD

DTV/

CBL

IN

OUT

VCR

AUDIO

VIDEO

TUNER

AUDIO

GND

OUTPUT

REMOTE

CD

PHONO

OUTPUT

IN

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

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

A

B

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED

VOLTAGE 

SELECTOR

6

0

A

7

9

1

2

3

4

5

8

(General model)

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

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English

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 33.

1

Infrared signal transmitter

Sends infrared signals.

2

Input selector buttons

Select the desired input source and change the control area 

(see page 33).

3

Radio Data System control buttons

Controls the Radio Data System features.

The Radio Data System features (FREQ/TEXT, EON, 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. For details, see “Receiving Radio Data 

System stations” on page 26.

4

Numeric buttons (1 to 8)

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

selected as the input source.

5

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 automatically 

recalled.

6

A/B/C/D/E 

j

 / 

i

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

is selected as the input source (see page 25).

PRESET/CH 

u

 / 

d

Selects the preset station number (1 to 8) when 

TUNER is selected as the input source (see page 25).

7

STANDBY

Sets this unit to the standby mode.

• 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.

• 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.

Remote control

STANDBY

POWER

CD

MD/TAPE

TUNER

PHONO

DVD

SLEEP

A

B

POWER

POWER

REC

CODE SET

MUTE

MENU

TITLE

VOLUME

DISC SKIP

EON

FREQ/TEXT

START

MODE

PTY SEEK

BAND

A/B/C/D/E

A/B/C/D/E

PRESET/CH

4

3

2

1

8

10

7

0

9

6

5

ENT.

DISPLAY

RETURN

TV MUTE

TV INPUT

AV

TV

ENTER

VCR

DTV/CBL

SPEAKERS

TV VOL

TV CH

7

8

9

0

A

B

C

D

1

2

3

4

6

5

(Europe model)

Note

Note

Notes

Notes

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

8

9

Changes the control area (see page 33).

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

CODE SET

Use to set up remote control codes (see page 35).

B

SLEEP

Sets the sleep timer.

C

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. 

D

MUTE

Mutes the sound output. Press again to restore the sound 

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

The sound output to Zone 2 is not muted.

Notes

Note

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

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English

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Notes on batteries

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

• Use AA, R6, UM-3 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 or on the infrared 

signal receiver in Zone 2 during operation.

■

Handling the remote control

• The area between the remote control 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 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

VOLUME

ON/OFF

INPUT

MAIN ZONE

PHONES

BASS

MASTER

SPEAKERS

ON

OFF

MD/TAPE MONITOR

PURE DIRECT

5

5

1

0

1

4

4

2

2

3

3

+

–

l

 TUNING 

h

ZONE 2 ON/OFF

ZONE CONTROL

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

30 

30

STANDBY

POWER

CD

MD/TAPE

TUNER

PHONO

DVD

SLEEP

A

B

POWER

POWER

REC

CODE SET

MUTE

MENU

TITLE

VOLUME

DISC SKIP

EON

FREQ/TEXT

START

MODE

PTY SEEK

BAND

A/B/C/D/E

A/B/C/D/E

PRESET/CH

4

3

2

1

8

10

7

0

9

6

5

ENT.

DISPLAY

RETURN

TV MUTE

TV INPUT

AV

TV

ENTER

VCR

DTV/CBL

SPEAKERS

TV VOL

TV CH

Approximately 6 m (19.7 ft)