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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ACCESSOIRES FOURNIS MITGELIEFERTE ZUBEHÖRTEILE MEDFÖLJANDE TILLBEHÖR ACCESSORI IN DOTAZIONE ACCESORIOS INCLUIDOS BIJGELEVERDE ACCESSOIRES ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● After unpacking, check that the following parts are included. Après le déballage, vérifier que les pièces suivantes sont incluses. Nach dem Auspacken überprüfen, ob die folgenden Teile vorhanden sind. Kontrollera efter det apparaten packats upp att följande delar finns med.
FEATURES ● Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel RX-496RDS and RX-496 English Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA Stereo receiver. ● Preset Station Shifting Capability (Preset Editing) 75W + 75W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.04% THD, 20–20,000 Hz ● IF Count Direct PLL Synthesizer Tuning System RX-396RDS and RX-396 ● SLEEP Timer 50W + 50W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.
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 unit in a cool, dry, clean place – away from windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration, dust, moisture and cold. Avoid sources of humming (transformers, motors). To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not expose the unit to rain or water. 3. Never open the cabinet.
IF THIS UNIT FAILS TO TURN ON WHEN THE STANDBY/ON SWITCH IS PRESSED; The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not be set to either end. If so, set the switch to either end when this unit is in the standby mode. English WARNING Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch setting while the power to this unit is on, otherwise this unit may be damaged. IMPEDANCE SELECTOR (U.S.A. model) A OR B:4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER A B:8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER A OR B: 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER A B: I2ΩMIN.
CONNECTIONS Never plug in this unit and other components until all connections are completed. CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER COMPONENTS When making connections between this unit and other components, be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Also, refer to the owner’s manual for each component to be connected to this unit. * If you have YAMAHA components numbered as 1, 3, 4, etc.
2 AC OUTLETS (SWITCHED) * GND terminal (For turntable use) * (U.S.A., Canada, Europe and General models) ......................................................... 2 SWITCHED OUTLETS (U.K. and Australia models) ................ 1 SWITCHED OUTLET Connecting the ground wire of the turntable to the GND terminal will normally minimize hum, but in some cases better results may be obtained with the ground wire disconnected. English 1 Use these to connect the power cords from your components to this unit.
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch Be sure to switch the position only when the power to this unit is not on. Select the position whose requirements your speaker system meets. WARNING Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch setting while the power to this unit is on, otherwise this unit may be damaged. IF THIS UNIT FAILS TO TURN ON WHEN THE STANDBY/ON SWITCH IS PRESSED; The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not be set to either end. If so, set the switch to either end when this unit is in the standby mode.
English ANTENNA CONNECTIONS ● ● Each antenna should be connected to the designated terminal(s) correctly, referring to the following diagram. Both AM and FM indoor antennas are supplied to this unit. In general, these antennas will provide sufficient signal strength. Nevertheless, a properly installed outdoor antenna will give clearer reception than an indoor one. If you experience poor reception quality, an outdoor antenna may result in improvement.
CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS FRONT PANEL RX-496RDS and RX-496 1 2 3 4 5 6 PURE DIRECT NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER VOLUME l6 TUNER PHONO 20 CD l2 28 8 60 2 STANDBY/ON 4 40 TAPE 2 MONITOR AUX A/B/C/D/E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 TAPE 1/MD 8 0 –dB PHONES BASS 0 l SPEAKERS A 2 2 3 ON 2 3 4 OFF 3 4 5 2 2 3 4 5 90 BALANCE 0 l l 2 3 4 5 7 8 TREBLE 0 l l l B 3 4 5 4 L5 LOUDNESS FLAT l –30dB l0 3 9 4 5R FM/AM DOWN TUNING UP PTY SEEK MEMORY EDIT TUNING MODE
Standby mode In this state, this unit consumes a very small quantity of power to receive infrared-signals from the remote control transmitter. 2 Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control transmitter. 3 Display panel Shows various information. (For details, refer to page 13.) 4 Input selector buttons Select a program source to listen to. When a button is pressed, the name of the selected source appears on the display.
REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER The remote control transmitter provided with this unit is designed to control all the most commonly used functions of this unit. If the CD player and tape deck connected to this unit are YAMAHA components designed for remote control compatibility, this remote control transmitter will also control various functions of each component. For Control of This Unit 1 Tuner keys Control tuner. +: Selects higher preset station number. –: Selects lower preset station number.
English DISPLAY PANEL 1 2 3 4 AUTO STEREO MHz MEMO PS 5 PTY RT CT PTY HOLD EON NEWS INFO AFFAIRS SPORT 6 7 8 0 20 l00 TAPE MON SLEEP 2 9 0 A : RX-496RDS and RX-396RDS only 1 Multi-information display Displays various information, for example station frequency, preset station number and name of selected input source. 2 AUTO indicator Lights up when this unit is in the automatic tuning mode.
From page 14 to 25, this manual describes how to operate this unit mainly by using the front panel control parts. To operate this unit on the remote control transmitter, use the corresponding keys on the remote control transmitter.
English TO RECORD (OR DUB) A SOURCE TO TAPE (OR MD) 1 2 NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER VOLUME l6 TUNER PHONO 20 CD l2 28 8 STANDBY/ON 4 40 TAPE 2 MONITOR AUX A/B/C/D/E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 TAPE 1/MD 2 60 8 0 –dB PHONES BASS 0 l SPEAKERS A B OFF TREBLE 0 l l l 2 2 3 ON 3 4 4 5 BALANCE 0 l l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 5 2 2 3 3 4 4 L5 5R LOUDNESS FLAT l –30dB l0 FM/AM DOWN TUNING UP 2 9 3 MEMORY EDIT TUNING MODE 8 4 5 6 7 MAN’L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN’L MONO 4 1 3
Selecting the SPEAKER system Because one or two speaker systems can be connected to this unit, the SPEAKERS switches allow you to select speaker system A or B, or both at once. SPEAKERS A Adjusting the continuously variable LOUDNESS control This control provides compensation for the human ears’ loss of sensitivity to high and low-frequency ranges at low volume. This control is adjustable to retain full tonal range at any volume level.
Normally, if station signals are strong and there is no interference, quick automatic-search tuning (AUTOMATIC TUNING) is possible. However, if signals of the station you want to select are weak, you must tune to it manually (MANUAL TUNING).
PRESET TUNING MANUAL PRESET TUNING This unit can store station frequencies selected by tuning operation. With this function, you can recall any desired station only by selecting the preset station number where it is stored. Up to 40 stations (8 stations x 5 groups) can be stored.
You can make use of an automatic preset tuning function for FM stations. With this function, this unit performs automatic tuning and stores FM stations with strong signals sequentially. Up to 40 stations are stored automatically in the same way as in the manual preset tuning method on page 18. * RX-496RDS and RX-396RDS only Only RDS stations can be stored by this function. (Refer to page 21 to 25 for details about RDS stations.
EXCHANGING PRESET STATIONS When the automatic preset tuning is finished; The display shows the frequency of the last preset station. Check the contents and the number of preset stations by following the procedure of the section “To recall a preset station” on page 18. You can exchange the places of two preset stations with each other as shown below.
RECEIVING RDS STATIONS RX-496RDS RX-496RDSand andRX-396RDS RX-596RDsonly only English In areas where RDS broadcasts cannot be received, the RDS broadcast functions do not operate. (Skip the procedures from page 21 to 25.) RDS (Radio Data System) is a data transmission system gradually being introduced by FM stations in many countries. Stations using this system transmit an inaudible stream of data in addition to the normal radio signal.
Program types in the PTY mode NEWS News: Short accounts of facts, events and publicly expressed views, reportage and actuality. AFFAIRS Current affairs: Topical program expanding or enlarging upon the news, generally in different presentation style or concept, including documentary debate, or analysis. INFO Information: Program whose purpose is to impart advice in the widest sense, including meteorological reports and forecasts, consumer affairs, medical help, etc.
English Changing the RDS modes When an RDS station is received, “PS”, “PTY”, “RT” and/or “CT” that correspond to the RDS data services employed by the station light up on the display. By pressing the RDS MODE/FREQ button once or more, you can change the display mode among the RDS modes employed by the received station in the order shown below. (The RDS mode not employed by the station cannot be selected.
Calling a program of your desired program type from among preset RDS stations (PTY SEEK) By designating a program type, the unit automatically searches all preset stations for an RDS station which broadcasts a program of that program type. * There are 15 program types to classify RDS stations. For details, refer to page 22.
English Making this unit call a program of your desired program type automatically when its broadcast starts This function uses the EON (Enhanced Other Networks) data service on the RDS station network.
TROUBLESHOOTING If the unit fails to operate normally, check the following points to determine whether the fault can be corrected by the simple measures suggested. If it cannot be corrected, or if the fault is not listed in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help. Amplifier SYMPTOM REMEDY The unit fails to turn on when the STANDBY/ON switch is pressed, or turns into the standby mode suddenly soon after the power is turned on.
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