U RX-797 Stereo Receiver OWNER’S MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FCC INFORMATION (for US customers) 1 IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2 IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used.
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. 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.
CONTENTS FEATURES............................................................. 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ................................. 2 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ......................... 3 ADVANCED OPERATION ADVANCED SETUP ............................................39 Changing the ADVANCED SETUP menu parameters ........................................................... 39 Switching the remote control ID ............................. 40 ZONE 2 .............................................................
FEATURES FEATURES Built-in 2-channel power amplifier ◆ Minimum RMS output power 100 W + 100 W (8 Ω), 0.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS INTRODUCTION Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 89 ZONE 2 ON/OFF 0 FM/AM A B D PURE DIRECT CD DIRECT AMP E l TUNING/CH h XM/ANT ZONE CONTROL C EDIT MEMORY TUN MODE/DISP SEARCH MODE MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L 16 MASTER SPEAKERS A A/B/C/D/E B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 CATEGORY ON 20 VOLUME 8 12 26 8 60 2 OFF INPUT REC OUT MAIN ZONE CD PHONES MD/TAPE 1 XM VCR PHONO DVD 0 1 2 TUNER DTV/CBL ON/OFF TREBLE BASS 1 2 3 4 4 –
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 8 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). 9 FM/AM, XM ANT (ANTENNA) Switches the reception band between AM and FM when TUNER is selected as the input source (see page 24).
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel display SP A B 3 DVD DTV/CBL 4 VCR MD/TAPE ZONE2 ZONE3 5 CD 6 TUNER 7 8 PHONO INTRODUCTION 1 2 XM MEMORY AUTO TUNED STEREO SLEEP MUTE PTY HOLD EON PS RT 9 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.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Rear panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 (U.S.A. model) REMOTE TUNER DVD XM AC IN DVD IN 1 GND DTV/ CBL DTV/ CBL IN IN VCR VCR OUT OUT MONITOR OUT IN AM ANT 75Ω UNBAL. IN AC OUTLETS 2 SWITCHED +12V 15mA MAX. SPEAKERS A (PLAY) PRE OUT MD/ TAPE ZONE 2 OUT A OR B: 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER A+B: 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER OUT (REC) SUB WOOFER PHONO AUDIO 9 A OR B: 6ΩMIN.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Remote control 1 STANDBY POWER POWER POWER TV AV CD MD/TAPE TUNER XM DVD DTV/CBL VCR PHONO CODE SET SPEAKERS REC 8 A 9 B 0 A DISC SKIP SLEEP TV VOL CH MUTE INPUT 1 3 4 VOLUME B MUTE C 2 3 5 6 7 9 0 10 4 8 TITLE ENT. D MENU E SRCH MODE BAND 5 6 4 BAND Switches to the previously used reception band (FM or AM) when TUNER is selected as the input source.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 9 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. 0 CODE SET Use to set up remote control codes (see page 45). A SLEEP Sets the sleep timer. B VOLUME +/– Increases or decreases the sound output level. Notes • This does not affect the OUT (REC) level.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Zone 2 remote control 1 3 PRESET u / d Selects the preset station number (1 to 8) when TUNER is selected as the input source. 4 A/B/C/D/E Selects the preset station group (A to E) when TUNER is selected as the input source. POWER 7 ZONE 2 CD 2 STANDBY TUNER 8 1 2 3 MD/TAPE VCR DTV/CBL 6 ENT 9 0 4 5 DVD XM 7 8 3 u + PRESET VOLUME d – A MUTE lA-E/CAT. k A-E/CAT.h w e f DISPLAY PRESET/CH PRESET ALL s b 9 0 A/B/C/D/E 4 5 PHONO B CAT.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS A MUTE Mutes the sound output to Zone 2. Press again to restore the sound output to the previous volume level. B DISPLAY Switches the XM Satellite Radio information displayed in the front panel display between channel number/name, category and artist name/song title when XM is selected as the input source. C CD/XM switch Switches the function of the control buttons numbered 5, B and D between controlling YAMAHA CD players and controlling the XM Satellite Radio features.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Installing batteries in the remote controls INTRODUCTION ■ Notes on batteries • • • • • • Change all of the batteries if the operation range of the remote controls decreases. Use AA, R6, UM-3 batteries for the remote control and AAA, R03, UM-4 batteries for the Zone 2 remote control. Make sure that the polarities are correct. See the illustration inside the battery compartment of each remote control.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS Connecting speakers 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 incorrect, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass. CAUTION • Before connecting the speakers, make sure that the power of this unit is turned off.
CONNECTIONS Connecting audio and video components CAUTION • Do not connect this unit or other components to the main power until all connections between components are complete. • All connections must be correct: L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. 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.
CONNECTIONS Connecting the AM and FM antennas 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. Outdoor AM antenna Indoor FM antenna (included) Use a 5 to 10 m of vinylcovered wire extended outdoors from a window. Outdoor FM antenna AM loop antenna (included) TUNER GND AM ANT 75Ω UNBAL.
CONNECTIONS ■ Connecting the AM loop antenna 1 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. 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. • The AM loop antenna should be placed away from this unit. • A properly installed outdoor antenna provides clearer reception than an indoor one.
CONNECTIONS Connecting the power supply cord Plug the power cable into the AC IN on the rear panel of this unit and then plug the power supply cord into the AC wall outlet after all other connections are complete. Power cable ■ 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.
CONNECTIONS Turning on and off this unit 1 When all connections are complete, turn on the power of this unit. Press MASTER ON/OFF on the front panel inward to the ON position to turn on the power of this unit.
PLAYING AND RECORDING PLAYING AND RECORDING CAUTION 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.
PLAYING AND RECORDING 5 Adjust the tonal quality by using the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls or the CD DIRECT AMP and the PURE DIRECT buttons on the front panel.
PLAYING AND RECORDING ■ Adjusting the LOUDNESS control Adjusting the tonal quality ■ 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. BALANCE 1 0 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 L 5 5 R ■ Using the CD DIRECT AMP button Routes input signals from your CD player directly to the specially built-in amplifier for the CD player.
PLAYING AND RECORDING Recording a source 4 Notes • The VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls and the CD DIRECT AMP 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. 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.
PLAYING AND RECORDING Using the sleep timer 4 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 OUTLETS.
PLAYING AND RECORDING Muting the sound output 1 Press MUTE on the remote control to mute the sound output. The MUTE indicator flashes in the front panel display and MUTE ON appears in the front panel display. MUTE MUTE After a few seconds, MUTE ON disappears from the front panel display. BASIC OPERATION 2 Press MUTE on the remote control again to resume the sound output. The MUTE indicator disappears from the front panel display.
FM/AM TUNING FM/AM TUNING There are 2 tuning methods; automatic and manual. Select either method according to your preference and the strength of station signals. Automatic tuning 4 Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference. Press TUNING/CH l / h once to begin automatic tuning. Press h to tune into a higher frequency. Press l to tune into a lower frequency.
FM/AM TUNING Manual tuning 4 Manual tuning is effective when station signals are weak. Press TUNING/CH l / h to manually tune into the desired station. Hold down the button to continue tuning search.
FM/AM TUNING Automatic preset tuning 2 You can use the automatic preset tuning method to automatically store FM stations. This function enables this unit to automatically tune into FM stations with strong signals and store up to 40 (8 stations in each of the 5 groups, A1 to E8) of those received stations in order. You can then easily recall any preset stations by selecting the preset station numbers where they are stored.
FM/AM TUNING ■ Customized automatic preset tuning You can specify a preset station group and a preset station number from which this unit stores the FM stations received by automatic preset tuning. 1 Press and hold MEMORY on the front panel for more than 3 seconds. 3 Press TUNING/CH l / h on the front panel to begin automatic preset tuning. Press h to tune into higher frequencies. Press l to tune into lower frequencies.
FM/AM TUNING Manual preset tuning 4 You can also manually store up to 40 stations (8 stations in each of the 5 groups, A1 to E8). You can then easily recall any preset stations by selecting the preset station numbers where they are stored. Press one of the preset station/channel number buttons on the front panel to select a preset station number (1 to 8) where you want to store the station.
FM/AM TUNING Selecting preset stations Exchanging preset stations You can tune into the desired station simply by selecting the preset station number where it is stored. ZONE 2 ON/OFF FM/AM l TUNING/CH h PURE DIRECT XM/ANT ZONE CONTROL You can exchange the assignment of two preset stations with each other. The following procedure describes an example where a preset station E1 is exchanged with another preset station A5.
XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING What is XM Satellite Radio? XM Satellite Radio is the satellite radio service with millions of listeners across the United States broadcasting live daily.
XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING 5 INPUT selector Selects XM as the input source. XM Satellite Radio functions This section describes the functions of each control used for the XM Satellite Radio tuning. Note The following controls on the front panel and the remote controls are only available when XM is selected as the input source and the XM Connect-and-Play digital antenna accessory is connected to the XM jack on the rear panel of this unit (see “XM Satellite Radio connections”).
XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING ■ Controls on the remote controls 5 ENT. (ENT) (ENTER) Confirms an entered channel number when this unit is in the Direct Number Access mode (see page 37). SYSTEM POWER POWER TV AV CD MD/TAPE DVD DTV/CBL STANDBY POWER TUNER XM VCR PHONO CODE SET SPEAKERS 6 SRCH (SEARCH) MODE Switches between the All Channel Search, Category Search, and Preset Search modes (see page 35).
XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING Activating XM Satellite Radio 2 To sign up for an account with the XM Satellite Radio service, an XM Satellite Radio ID number is required. Follow the procedure below to check your ID number, and then visit the website at “http://activate.xmradio.com” or call “1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346)” to sign up with your major credit card handy. Press SEARCH MODE on the front panel (or SRCH MODE on the remote control) repeatedly to select the All Channel Search mode.
XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING Basic XM Satellite Radio operations 2 Press DISP on the front panel (or DISPLAY on the remote control) repeatedly to toggle between the following channel information display modes.
XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING XM Satellite Radio search modes 3 You can search for the desired channel by using one of the three search modes (All Channel Search mode, Category Search mode or Preset Search mode). You can also enter the number directly to select the desired channel (For details, see “Direct Number Access mode” on page 37). Press CATEGORY on the front panel (or A-E/ CAT. j / i on the remote control) repeatedly to switch between channel categories. A/B/C/D/E or ENTER CATEGORY A-E/CAT.
XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING ■ Category Search mode ■ Preset Search mode 2 ZONE 2 ON/OFF Prior to selecting a preset channel in the Preset Search mode, you must preset the XM Satellite Radio channels (see page 37). All preset channels (A1 to E8) recall “001 Preview” as the factory setting.
XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING ■ Direct Number Access mode Setting XM Satellite Radio preset channels 2 ZONE 2 ON/OFF FM/AM l TUNING/CH h PURE DIRECT XM/ANT ZONE CONTROL MASTER EDIT MEMORY SEARCH MODE MAN'L/AUTO FM A AUTO/MAN'L 16 A/B/C/D/E B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 20 VOLUME 8 12 26 CATEGORY ON CD DIRECT AMP TUN MODE/DISP SPEAKERS 8 OFF INPUT BASS REC OUT MAIN ZONE CD PHONES MD/TAPE VCR DTV/CBL ON/OFF DVD XM 1 TUNER PHONO 0 TREBLE 1 2 1 2 4 1 2 4 5 + LOUDNESS 1 1 2
XM SATELLITE RADIO TUNING 3 Press CATEGORY on the front panel (or A-E/ CAT. j / i on the remote control) to select the preset channel group (A to E). The preset channel group letter appears. A/B/C/D/E or ENTER CATEGORY A-E/CAT. A-E/CAT. PRESET/CH Front panel 4 Remote control Press one of the preset station/channel number buttons on the front panel (or PRESET/CH u / d on the remote control) to select the preset channel number (1 to 8). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Front panel or ENTER A-E/CAT.
ADVANCED SETUP ADVANCED SETUP ■ ADVANCED SETUP menu parameters Change the initial settings (indicated in bold under each parameter) to reflect the needs of your listening environment. Factory presets PRESET Use to reset all parameters to the factory presets. Choices: CANCEL, RESET • Select CANCEL if you do not want the parameters of this unit to be initialized when you reset the factory presets.
ADVANCED SETUP 3 Press the preset station/channel number buttons (1 and 2) on the front panel repeatedly to move through the menu and select the parameter you want to adjust. See page 39 for a complete list of available parameters. 1 4 Switching the remote control ID You can select the unit you want to operate with the remote control by switching the remote control ID. 1 2 Press and hold CODE SET on the remote control and then press TUNER on the remote control.
ZONE 2 ZONE 2 Connecting the Zone 2 components This unit allows you to configure a multi-room audio and video system. The Zone 2 feature enables you to set this unit to reproduce separate input sources in the main room and in Zone 2 (the second room) simultaneously. You can also control this unit from the second room using the supplied Zone 2 remote control. You need the following additional equipment to use the multi-room system of this unit: • An infrared signal receiver for the second room.
ZONE 2 Controlling Zone 2 Use the supplied Zone 2 remote control to control the input source or adjust the sound output level of Zone 2 independently of the listening conditions in the main room. 1 Press POWER on the Zone 2 remote control (or ZONE 2 ON/OFF on the front panel) to turn on Zone 2. POWER ZONE 2 ON/OFF or Zone 2 remote control 2 Front panel Press one of the input selector buttons on the ZONE 2 remote control to select the input source of Zone 2.
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Control area ■ Controlling this unit ■ Controlling other components The shaded areas below can be used to control this unit. POWER POWER TV AV CD MD/TAPE DVD DTV/CBL REC STANDBY POWER TUNER XM VCR PHONO CODE SET SPEAKERS A DISC SKIP B SLEEP TV VOL CH MUTE INPUT 1 2 VOLUME MUTE 3 4 The buttons inside the dotted lines control this unit in any mode (POWER, STANDBY, SLEEP, the input selector buttons, VOLUME +/– and MUTE).
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Controlling other components In addition to controlling this unit, you can also control other audio and video components made by YAMAHA and other manufacturers using the supplied remote control. To control other components, you must set the appropriate remote control codes.
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Setting remote control codes 1 You can control other components by setting the appropriate remote control codes. Codes can be set up for each input source. For a complete list of available remote control codes, refer to “LIST OF REMOTE CONTROL CODES” at the end of this manual. Press and hold CODE SET on the remote control and then press one of the input selector buttons on the remote control to select the input source you want to set up.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the chart below if this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions below do not help, set this unit to the standby mode, disconnect the power cord, and contact the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. ■ General Problem Cause Remedy See page The power supply cord is not connected or the plug is not completely inserted. Connect the power supply cord firmly.
TROUBLESHOOTING The sound is degraded when listening with the headphones connected to the CD player or the tape deck connected to this unit. The power of this unit is turned off, or this unit is set to the standby mode. Turn on the power of this unit. The sound level is low. The LOUDNESS control is functioning. Set the LOUDNESS control to the FLAT position. The input source cannot be changed although the INPUT selector is rotated. The CD DIRECT AMP button is turned on.
TROUBLESHOOTING ■ XM Satellite Radio Error message Cause Remedy CHECK ANTENNA The XM Connect-and-Play digital antenna accessory is not connected, or does not work properly. Check the XM Connect-and-Play digital antenna accessory connections. UPDATING The XM user encryption code is being updated. Wait until the encryption code is updated. NO SIGNAL The signal is too weak. Check the XM Connect-and-Play digital antenna accessory connections and orient it for the best reception.
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power (8 Ω , 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.019% THD) ................ 100 W + 100 W (6 Ω , 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.03% THD) .................. 120 W + 120 W • Continuous Loudness Control Attenuation (1 kHz) ............................................................ –30 dB VIDEO SECTION • Dynamic Power (IHF) (8/6/4/2 Ω) ..................................................... 140/170/220/290 W • Video Signal Type [U.S.A., Canada and General models] .......
LIST OF REMOTE CONTROL CODES TV Admiral Aiwa Akai Alba AOC Bell&Howell Bestar Blaupunkt Blue sky Brandt Brocsonic Bush Clatronic Craig Croslex Curtis Mathis Daewoo 292, 293 294, 276, 283, 284 295, 296 296 297 292 298 229, 222 298 223 297 296 298 224 225 297, 226 297, 298, 224, 227, 228 Daytron 239 Dual 298 Dwin 293 Emerson 297, 224, 239, 232 Ferguson 223, 265, 266 First line 298 Funai 277, 278 Fisher 295, 233 Fraba 298 GE 293, 297, 234, 235, 236 LG/Goldstar 297, 298, 239, 237 Goodmans 296, 298, 223 Grundi
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