Yamaha RX-497: instruction

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

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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

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.

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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

Installing batteries in the remote control ................... 9

Using the remote control ........................................... 9

CONNECTIONS .................................................. 10

Connecting speakers ................................................ 11

Connecting the AM and FM antennas ..................... 12

Connecting the power supply cord .......................... 14

Turning on and off this unit ..................................... 14

PLAYING AND RECORDING .......................... 15

Playing a source....................................................... 15

Adjusting the tonal quality....................................... 16

Recording a source .................................................. 17

Using the sleep timer ............................................... 18

Muting the sound output.......................................... 19

FM/AM TUNING ................................................. 20

Automatic tuning ..................................................... 20

Manual tuning.......................................................... 21

Automatic preset tuning........................................... 22

Manual preset tuning ............................................... 24

Selecting preset stations........................................... 25

Exchanging preset stations ...................................... 25

RADIO DATA SYSTEM 

(EUROPE MODEL ONLY) ............................ 26

Receiving Radio Data System stations .................... 26

Changing the Radio Data System mode .................. 26

PTY SEEK function ................................................ 27

EON function........................................................... 28

ADVANCED SETUP ............................................29

Changing the ADVANCED SETUP menu 

parameters ........................................................... 29

Switching the remote control ID ............................. 30

ZONE 2 ..................................................................31

Connecting the Zone 2 components ........................ 31

Controlling Zone 2................................................... 32

REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES ...................33

Control area ............................................................. 33

Controlling other components ................................. 34

Setting remote control codes ................................... 35

TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................36

SPECIFICATIONS...............................................39

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

PREPARATION

BASIC OPERATION

ADVANCED OPERATION

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

FEATURES

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Built-in 2-channel power amplifier

◆

Minimum RMS output power

75 W + 75 W (8 

Ω

), 0.04% 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

◆

Continuously variable loudness control

◆

Sleep timer

◆

Remote control capability

◆

Zone 2 remote control (sold separately) capability

◆

Zone 2 custom installation facility

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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 control. In case the 

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

• 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.

Please check that you received all of the following parts.

FEATURES SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

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

Remote control

Batteries (x2) 

(AA, R6, UM-3)

Indoor FM antenna

(U.S.A., Canada and 

General models)

AM loop antenna

Indoor FM antenna

(Europe and Australia 

models)

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

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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.

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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.

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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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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)

CONNECTIONS

10

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

• 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.

• All connections must be correct: L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. 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. 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.

y

• The PHONO jacks are designed to connect a turntable with an MM or high-output MC cartridge. If you have a turntable with a low-

output 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.

CONNECTIONS

CAUTION

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

GND

OUTPUT

REMOTE

CD

PHONO

OUTPUT

IN

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

SPEAKERS

A

B

R

L

L

R

L

R

R

L

L

R

L

R

L

R

L

R

V

V

V

V

V

+

–

–

+

+

–

–

+

Turntable

DVD player

VCR, etc.

CD player

MD recorder, 

Tape deck, etc.

GND

Au

di

o ou

t

Digital TV, 

Cable TV

V

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ut

V

ide

o o

ut

Au

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o ou

t

V

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ut

Video 

monitor

V

ide

o in

V

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o in

A

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o o

ut

Au

di

o i

n

Au

di

o o

ut

Au

di

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n

Au

di

o o

ut

Au

di

o o

ut

Speakers A

Speakers B

11

CONNECTIONS

PREP

ARA

TION

English

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 prevent short circuits.

2

Unscrew the knob.

3

Insert one bare wire into the hole in the side 

of each terminal.

4

Tighten the knob to secure the wire.

■

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.

• 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 B 

terminals.

• Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear 

panel of this unit.

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IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

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.

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

simultaneously when the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch is 

slid to the right position.

• 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.

Connecting speakers

10 mm (3/8 in)

Red: positive (+)

Black: negative (–)

Red: positive (+)

Black: negative (–)

Red: positive (+)

Black: negative (–)

Notes

Switch 

position

Impedance level

Right

If you use one set (A or B), the impedance of 

each speaker must be 8 

Ω

 or higher.

If you use two sets (A and B), the impedance 

of each speaker must be 16 

Ω

 or higher.

Left

If you use one set (A or B), the impedance of 

each speaker must be 4 

Ω

 or higher.

If you use two sets (A and B), the impedance 

of each speaker must be 8 

Ω

 or higher.

Notes

Banana plug

CAUTION

12

CONNECTIONS

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.

• 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 and FM antennas

Notes

GND

AM

ANT

FM

ANT

75

Ω

UNBAL.

MO

V

AUDIO

GND

CD

TUNER

AM loop antenna 

(included)

Indoor FM 

antenna 

(included)

Outdoor AM antenna

Use a 5 to 10 m of vinyl-

covered wire extended 

outdoors from a window.

Outdoor FM 

antenna

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.

or

13

CONNECTIONS

PREP

ARA

TION

English

■

Connecting the AM loop antenna

1

Set up the AM loop antenna.

2

Press and hold the tab.

3

Insert the AM loop antenna lead wires into 

the AM ANT terminal.

4

Release the tab.

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.

• 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.

Notes

14

CONNECTIONS

Plug the power supply cord into the AC wall outlet after 

all other connections are complete.

■

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 39.

When all connections are complete, turn on the power of 

this unit.

1

Press MASTER ON/OFF on the front panel 

inward to the ON position to turn on the 

power of this unit.

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 on 

again.

• Press MASTER ON/OFF on the front panel again to 

release it outward to the OFF position to turn off this 

unit.

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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 32).

Connecting the power supply cord

A OR B: 4

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

   A + B: 8

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

A OR B:  8

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

A + B:16

Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

SET BEFORE POWER ON

SPEAKERS

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED

(General model)

AC power supply cord

AC OUTLET(S)

Turning on and off this unit

ON/OFF

INPUT

MAIN ZONE

PHONES

BASS

MASTER

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

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

SPEAKERS

B

A

1

0

12

12

2

8

4

∞

20

20

60

60

26

26

40

40

16

16

-dB

-dB

MASTER

ON

OFF

PLAYING AND RECORDING

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BA

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l

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.

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.

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.

• Both SPEAKERS A and B can be selected.

• Make sure that the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch is 

correctly set (see page 11).

3

Play the source.

4

Rotate VOLUME on the front panel (or press 

VOLUME +/– on the remote control) to adjust 

the sound output level.

5

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.

PLAYING AND RECORDING

CAUTION

Playing a source

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

1

2

5

4

0

12

12

2

8

4

∞

20

20

60

60

26

26

40

40

16

16

-dB

-dB

STANDBY

POWER

CD

MD/TAPE

TUNER

PHONO

DVD

SLEEP

A

B

POWER

POWER

REC

CODE SET

VOLUME

DISC SKIP

EON

FREQ/TEXT

START

MODE

PTY SEEK

AV

TV

VCR

DTV/CBL

SPEAKERS

TV VOL

TV CH

2

4

1

5

INPUT

STANDBY

POWER

CD

MD/TAPE

TUNER

PHONO

DVD

POWER

POWER

AV

TV

VCR

DTV/CBL

Front panel

Remote control

or

Notes

SPEAKERS

B

A

A

B

SPEAKERS

or

Front panel

Remote control

0

12

12

2

8

4

∞

20

20

60

60

26

26

40

40

16

16

-dB

-dB

VOLUME

VOLUME

Remote control

Front panel

or

ON/OFF

MAIN ZONE

STANDBY

Remote control

Front panel

or

16

PLAYING AND RECORDING

■

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.

■

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.

■

Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE 

controls

Adjust the high and low frequency response.

BASS

Increases or decreases the low frequency response.

TREBLE

Increases or decreases the high frequency response.

■

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.

If 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 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.

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.

3

Rotate the LOUDNESS control until the 

desired volume is obtained.

Adjusting the tonal quality

BALANCE

5

5

1

0

1

4

4

2

2

3

3

R

L

PURE DIRECT

BASS

5

5

1

0

1

4

4

2

2

3

3

+

–

TREBLE

5

5

1

0

1

4

4

2

2

3

3

+

–

CAUTION

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

VOLUME

VOLUME

Remote control

Front panel

or

LOUDNESS

5

7

1

FLAT

6

4

8

2

10

–30dB

3

9

17

PLAYING AND RECORDING

BA

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R

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• The VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and 

LOUDNESS controls 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.

1

Play the selected source to record from.

2

Rotate the INPUT selector on the front panel 

(or press one of the input selector buttons on 

the remote control) to select the source you 

want to record from.

You cannot select any input source while the 

MD/TAPE MON

indicator in the front panel display lights on.

3

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.

4

Begin recording on the MD recorder, the tape 

deck or the VCR connected to this unit.

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

sound of recording by pressing MD/TAPE MONITOR on the 

front panel.

Recording a source

Notes

Note

ON/OFF

INPUT

MAIN ZONE

PHONES

BASS

MASTER

ON

OFF

MD/TAPE MON

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

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

SPEAKERS

B

A

2

3

0

12

12

2

8

4

∞

20

20

60

60

26

26

40

40

16

16

-dB

-dB

INPUT

STANDBY

POWER

CD

MD/TAPE

TUNER

PHONO

DVD

POWER

POWER

AV

TV

VCR

DTV/CBL

Front panel

Remote control

or

0

12

12

2

8

4

∞

20

20

60

60

26

26

40

40

16

16

-dB

-dB

VOLUME

VOLUME

Remote control

Front panel

or

18

PLAYING AND RECORDING

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).

• 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.

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.

The SLEEP indicator flashes while switching the 

amount of time for the sleep timer.

4

Press SLEEP repeatedly so that SLEEP OFF 

appears in the front panel display.

After a few seconds, SLEEP OFF disappears from the 

front panel display, and the SLEEP indicator turns 

off.

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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.

Using the sleep timer

Notes

STANDBY

POWER

CD

MD/TAPE

TUNER

PHONO

DVD

SLEEP

A

B

POWER

POWER

REC

CODE SET

VOLUME

DISC SKIP

EON

FREQ/TEXT

START

MODE

PTY SEEK

AV

TV

VCR

DTV/CBL

SPEAKERS

TV VOL

TV CH

3

1

STANDBY

POWER

CD

MD/TAPE

TUNER

PHONO

DVD

POWER

POWER

AV

TV

VCR

DTV/CBL

SLEEP

SLEEP 120 min

SLEEP 90 min

SLEEP 60 min

SLEEP 30 min

SLEEP OFF

SLEEP

SLEEP