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GBR RX-496RDS/496 RX-396RDS/396 Natural Sound Stereo Receiver Récepteur stéréo Natural Sound Stereoreceiver Natural Sound Stereoreceiver Ricevitore stereo a suono naturale Receptor estéreo de Sonido Natural Natural Sound Stereo Ontvanger OWNER’S MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BRUKSANVISNING MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING  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. Verificare che tutte le parti seguenti siano contenute nell’imballaggio dell’apparecchio. Desembalar el aparato y verificar que los siguientes accesorios están en la caja. Controleer na het uitpakken of de volgende onderdelen voorhanden zijn. Indoor FM Antenna Antenne FM intérieure UKW-Innenantenne FM inomhusantenn Antenna FM interna Antena FM interior FM Binnenantenne ● ● ● ● ● ● ● AM Loop Antenna Cadre-antenne AM MW-Rahmenantenne AM ramantenn Antenna AM ad anello Antena de cuadro de AM AM Lusantenne Remote Control Transmitter Télécommande Fernbedienung Fjärrkontroll Telecomando Transmisor de control remoto Afstandbediening YAMAHA HiFi SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER AUX DIR A DIR B REC/PAUSE PLAY A/B – PRESET + A/B/C/D/E DISC PLAY TAPE 2 TAPE 1 TUNER CD PHONO STANDBY/ON SLEEP ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 2 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter (U.K. model only) Adaptateur d’antenne 75 ohms/300 ohms (Modèle pour le Royaume-Uni seulement) 75 Ohm/300 Ohm Antennenstecker (Nur GroßbritannienModell) 75 ohm/300 ohm antennadapter (Endast modell för Storbritannien) Adattatore per antenna da 75 e 300 ohm (Solo modello per la Gran Bretagna) Adaptador de antena de 75 ohmios/300 ohmios (Sólo modelo para Reino Unido) 75 ohm/300 ohm antenne-adapter (Alleen modellen voor Groot-Brittannië) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● VOLUME Batteries (size AA, R6, UM-3) Piles (taille AA, R6, UM-3) Batterien (Größe AA, R6, UM-3) Batterier (storlek AA, R6, UM-3) Batterie (dimensioni AA, R6, UM-3) Pilas (tamaño AA, R6, UM-3) Batterijen (maat AA, R6, UM-3)  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, 0.04% THD, 20–20,000 Hz ● Remote Control Capability ● RX-496RDS and RX-396RDS only ● High Dynamic Power, Low Impedance Drive Capability ● Continuously Variable LOUDNESS Control ● 40-Station Random Access Preset Tuning Multi-Functions for RDS Broadcast Reception ● RX-496RDS and RX-496 only PURE DIRECT Switch to Reproduce the Purest Source Sound ● Automatic Preset Tuning CONTENTS SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ...........................2 BASIC OPERATIONS ...................................14 FEATURES .....................................................3 TUNING OPERATIONS ................................17 CAUTION ........................................................4 PRESET TUNING .........................................18 NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER ...............................................5 RECEIVING RDS STATIONS CONNECTIONS ..............................................6 CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ........10 RX-496RDS and RX-396RDS only .........21 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................26 SPECIFICATIONS .........................................27 3  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 something drops into the set, contact your dealer. 4. Do not use force on switches, controls or connection wires. When moving the unit, first disconnect the power plug and the wires connected to other equipment. Never pull the wires themselves. IMPORTANT Please record the serial number of this unit in the space below. Model: Serial No.: The serial number is located on the rear of the unit. Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future reference. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 5. The openings on the cabinet assure proper ventilation of the unit. If these openings are obstructed, the temperature inside the cabinet will rise rapidly. Therefore, avoid placing objects against these openings, and install the unit in wellventilated condition. Be sure to allow a space of at least 20 cm behind, 20 cm on the both sides and 30 cm above the top panel of the unit. Otherwise it may not only damage the unit, but also cause fire. 6. Always set the VOLUME control to “– ∞” before starting the audio source play. Increase the volume gradually to an appropriate level after playback has been started. 7. Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents; this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth. 8. Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section regarding common operating errors before concluding that the unit is faulty. 9. When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time (ie., vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet. 10. To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power plug and antenna cable when there is an electrical storm. 11. Grounding or polarization – Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization of an appliance is not defeated. 12. Do not connect audio equipment to the AC outlet on the rear panel if the equipment requires more power than the outlet is rated to provide. 13. Voltage Selector (General Model 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 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this unit itself is turned off. This state is called the standby mode. In this state, this unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power. For U.K. customers If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the plug supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For details, refer to the instructions described below. Note: The plug severed from the mains lead must be destroyed, as a plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet. Special Instructions for U.K. Model IMPORTANT THE WIRES IN MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE: Blue: NEUTRAL Brown: LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug. FREQUENCY STEP switch (General Model only) Because the interstation frequency spacing differs in different areas, set the FREQUENCY STEP switch (located at the rear) according to the frequency spacing in your area. Before setting this switch, disconnect the AC power plug of this unit from the AC outlet. 4  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. /SPEAKER IMPEDANCE SELECTOR SET BEFORE POWER ON A NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Battery installation Remote control transmitter operation range l6 20 l2 28 8 4 40 2 2 60 0 –dB 1 Remote control sensor 3 Within approximately 6 m (19.7 feet) 30° 30° Battery replacement If you find that the remote control transmitter must be used closer to the main unit, the batteries are weak. Replace both batteries with new ones. Notes ● Use only AA, R6, UM-3 batteries for replacement. ● Be sure the polarities are correct. (See the illustration inside the battery compartment.) ● Remove the batteries if the remote control transmitter is not used for an extended period of time. ● If batteries leak, dispose of them immediately. Avoid touching the leaked material or letting it come in contact with clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries. Notes ● There should be no large obstacles between the remote control transmitter and the main unit. ● If the remote control sensor is directly illuminated by strong lighting (especially an inverter type of fluorescent lamp etc.), it might cause the remote control transmitter not to work correctly. In this case, reposition the main unit to avoid direct lighting. 5  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. on the rear panel, connections can be made easily by making sure to connect the output (or input) terminals of each component to the same-numbered terminals of this unit. Speakers A Left Right Tape deck, MD recorder, etc. LINE OUT LINE IN GND OUTPUT Turntable 2 * (U.S.A. model) 75Ω UNBAL. A OR B:4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER A B:8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER FM ANT GND IN 1 A OR B :6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER A B: I2ΩMIN. /SPEAKER REMOTE CONTROL * IMPEDANCE SELECTOR OUT SET BEFORE POWER ON GND AM ANT A PHONO CD AUX TAPE 1 TAPE 2 PLAY /MD REC PLAY REC B 1 3 4 CAUTION 3 or 5 4 or 6 I20V 60Hz I00W MAX. TOTAL SWITCHED SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING. SPEAKERS AUDIO SIGNAL AC OUTLETS CD player Video cassette player, LD player, etc. LINE IN LINE OUT AUDIO OUT OUTPUT To AC outlet Right Left Tape deck, MD recorder, etc. Speakers B 1 2 ** , 6 : See page 7.  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. The power to the SWITCHED outlets is controlled by this unit’s STANDBY/ON switch or the provided remote control transmitter’s STANDBY/ON key. These outlets will supply power to any component whenever this unit is turned on. The maximum power (total power consumption of components) that can be connected to the SWITCHED AC OUTLETS is 100 watts. CONNECTING SPEAKERS Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to your speakers with wire of the proper gauge (cut as short as possible). If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers. Make sure that the polarity of the speaker wires is correct, that is the + and – markings are observed. If these wires are reversed, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass. Caution Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other or any metal part of this unit. This could damage this unit and/or speakers. How to Connect: <U.S.A., Canada, Australia and General models only> Banana Plug connections are also possible. Simply insert the Banana Plug connector into the corresponding terminal. Red: positive (+) Black: negative (–) 2 1 3 ➀ Unscrew the knob. ➁ Insert the bare wire. [Remove approx. 5mm (1/4”) insulation from the speaker wires.] ➂ Tighten the knob and secure the wire. Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear of this unit. Note One or two speaker systems can be connected to this unit. If you use only one speaker system, connect it to either the SPEAKERS A or B terminals. 7  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. (Left position) If you use one pair of speakers, the impedance of each speaker must be 4Ω or higher. If you use two pairs of speakers, the impedance of each speaker must be 8Ω or higher. (Right position) <For U.S.A. model only> IMPEDANCE SELECTOR (U.S.A. model) If you use one pair of speakers, the impedance of each speaker must be 6Ω or higher. If you use two pairs of speakers, the impedance of each speaker must be 12Ω or higher. <For Canada model only> The impedance of each speaker must be 6Ω or higher. A OR B:4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER A B:8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER <Except U.S.A. and Canada models> A OR B: 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER A B: I2ΩMIN. /SPEAKER IMPEDANCE SELECTOR SET BEFORE POWER ON A If you use one pair of speakers, the impedance of each speaker must be 8Ω or higher. If you use two pairs of speakers, the impedance of each speaker must be 16Ω or higher. For Custom Installer For U.S.A., Canada and Australia models only REMOTE CONTROL (IN, OUT) terminals These terminals are used for custom installation system. When this unit is connected to the components for custom installation system, you can operate this unit with the system remote control. Connect the REMOTE CONTROL IN terminal of this unit to the output terminal of the central controller for custom installation system. By connecting the REMOTE CONTROL OUT terminal of this unit to the REMOTE CONTROL IN terminal of the other component, you can also operate the component with the system remote control. In this way, up to 6 components can be connected in series. 8 GND REMOTE CONTROL IN PHONO CD AUX TAPE 1 TAPE 2 PLAY /MD REC 1 3 OUT 4 AUDIO SIGNAL PLAY REC 3 or 5 4 or 6  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. Outdoor FM antenna Outdoor AM antenna Indoor FM antenna (included) 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter AM loop antenna (included) 75Ω UNBAL. FM ANT 75-ohm coaxial cable GND AM ANT 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter 300-ohm feeder Ground Connecting the AM loop antenna 1 2 ➀ ➂ ➁ 3 Orient so that the best reception is obtained. * The AM loop antenna should be placed apart from the main unit. The antenna may be hung on a wall. * The AM loop antenna should be kept connected, even if an outdoor AM antenna is connected to this unit. GND terminal For maximum safety and minimum interference, connect the GND terminal to a good earth ground, which is a metal stake driven into moist earth. Notes ● When connecting the indoor FM antenna, insert its connector into the FM ANT terminal firmly. ● If you need an outdoor FM antenna to improve FM reception quality, either 300-ohm feeder or coaxial cable may be used. In locations troubled by electrical interference, a coaxial cable is preferable. 9  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 8 5 6 7 MODE START MAN’L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN’L MONO C DEF G IJ L H K B A RDS MODE/FREQ EON 2 : RX-496RDS only RX-396RDS and RX-396 1 2 3 4 6 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 B 2 3 ON 4 5 7 8 90 : RX-396RDS only 10 2 3 4 OFF TREBLE 0 l l l 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 A BALANCE 0 l l 2 5 2 2 3 3 4 4 L5 5R B LOUDNESS FLAT l –30dB l0 RDS MODE/FREQ EON FM/AM DOWN TUNING UP 2 3 9 4 PTY SEEK MEMORY EDIT TUNING MODE 8 5 6 7 MODE START MAN’L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN’L MONO C DEF G IJ L H K  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. C Continuously variable LOUDNESS control Used to compensate for the human ears’ loss of sensitivity to high and low-frequency ranges at low volume. D RDS MODE/FREQ button RX-496RDS and RX-396RDS only When an RDS station is received, pressing this button changes the display mode into the PS mode, PTY mode, RT mode and/or CT mode (if the station employs these RDS data services), and frequency display in turn. E PTY SEEK MODE button RX-496RDS and RX-396RDS only When this button is pressed, the unit turns into the PTY SEEK mode. F PTY SEEK START button RX-496RDS and RX-396RDS only Press this button to begin searching for a station after the desired program type is selected in the PTY SEEK mode. 5 PURE DIRECT switch and indicator RX-496RDS and RX-496 only Press this switch so that the indicator lights up to listen to a source in the purest sound. (Refer to page 16 for details.) G EON button RX-496RDS and RX-396RDS only Press this button to select a desired program type (NEWS, INFO, AFFAIRS, SPORT) when you want to call a radio program of that program type automatically. 6 VOLUME control Used to raise or lower the volume level. 7 PHONES jack When you listen with headphones, connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. When listening with headphones privately, set both the SPEAKERS A and B switches to the OFF position. English 1 STANDBY/ON switch Press this switch to turn on the power to this unit. Press it again to turn this unit into the standby mode. PHONES 8 SPEAKERS switches Set the switch A or B (or both A and B) for the speaker system (connected to this unit) you will use to the ON position. Set the switch for the speaker system you will not use to the OFF position. H FM/AM button Press this button to switch the reception band to FM or AM. I MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM) button When this button is pressed, the “MEMO” indicator flashes for about 5 seconds. While the indicator is flashing, select a desired preset station number by pressing the corresponding preset station number selector button to enter the displayed station into the memory. When this button is held down for more than 3 seconds, the automatic preset tuning begins. (For details, refer to page 19.) J EDIT button 9 A/B/C/D/E button This button is used to exchange the places of two preset stations with each other. Press this button to select a desired group (A–E) of preset stations. K TUNING DOWN/UP button 0 Preset station number selector buttons Used for tuning. Press the “UP” side to tune in to higher frequencies, and press the “DOWN” side to tune in to lower frequencies. Select a preset station number (1 to 8). A Tone controls BASS Used to increase or decrease the low frequency response. The 0 position produces flat response. TREBLE Used to increase or decrease the high frequency response. The 0 position produces flat response. B BALANCE control Adjusts the balance of the output volume to the left and right speakers to compensate for sound imbalance caused by speaker location or listening room conditions. * RX-496RDS and RX-396RDS only When this unit is in the PTY SEEK mode, pressing this switch changes the currently selected program type. L TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN’L MONO) button Press this button to switch the tuning mode to automatic or manual. To select the automatic tuning mode, press this button so that the “AUTO” indicator lights up on the display. To select the manual tuning mode, press this button so that the “AUTO” indicator goes off. 11  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. A/B/C/D/E: Selects the group (A – E) of preset station numbers. YAMAHA HiFi SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER 2 SLEEP timer key This unit is automatically turned into the standby mode one hour after this key is pressed (so that “SLEEP” indicator lights up). AUX DIR A DIR B REC/PAUSE 1 1 PLAY A/B – PRESET + A/B/C/D/E DISC PLAY 2 2 3 TAPE 2 TAPE 1 TUNER 4 CD Turns the power to this unit on and turns this unit into the standby mode alternately. 4 Input selector keys PHONO STANDBY/ON SLEEP 3 STANDBY/ON key Select input source. VOLUME 5 VOLUME +/– keys 5 Turn the volume level up/down. For Other Component Control Identify the remote control transmitter keys with your component’s keys. If these keys are identical, their functions will be the same. On each key function, refer to the corresponding instruction on your component’s manual. 1 Tape deck keys Control tape deck. * DIR A, B and A/B are applicable only to double cassette tape deck. * For a single cassette deck with automatic reverse function, pressing DIR A will reverse the direction of tape running. 2 CD player keys Control compact disc player. * DISC is applicable only to compact disc changer. 12  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. 3 STEREO indicator 7 PTY HOLD indicator RX-496RDS and RX-396RDS only Lights up while the search is performed in the PTY SEEK mode. 8 EON indicator RX-496RDS and RX-396RDS only Lights up when an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength is received. Lights up when an RDS station that employs the EON data service is received. 4 Signal-level meter Indicates the signal level of the received station. If multipath interference is detected, the indication decreases. 9 Program type name indicators 5 MEMO indicator When the MEMORY button is pressed, this indicator flashes for about 5 seconds. While this indicator is flashing, the displayed station can be programmed to the memory by using the A/B/C/D/E button and the preset station number selector buttons. 0 SLEEP indicator 6 RDS mode indicators RX-496RDS and RX-396RDS only The name selected in the EON mode lights up. Lights up while the built-in SLEEP timer is functioning. A TAPE MON 2 indicator Lights up when the tape deck (or MD recorder etc.) connected to the TAPE 2 terminals on the rear of this unit is selected as the input source by pressing the TAPE 2 MONITOR button. RX-496 and and RX-396RDS onlyonly RX-496RDS RX-396RDS The name(s) of RDS mode(s) employed by the currently received RDS station light(s) up. Illumination of the indicator on the head of a name shows that the corresponding RDS mode is now selected. 13  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. BASIC OPERATIONS TO PLAY A SOURCE 2 3 7 PURE DIRECT 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 2 3 4 4 5 1 5 4 : RX-496RDS and RX-496 only TREBLE 0 l l l 2 3 ON 2 BALANCE 0 l l 2 3 3 4 2 2 3 4 5 3 4 5 4 L5 5R LOUDNESS FLAT l –30dB l0 FM/AM 9 4 MEMORY 6 7 MAN’L/AUTO FM 5 l2 8 4 40 TUNING MODE AUTO/MAN’L MONO 1, 6 l6 28 EDIT 8 5 7 VOLUME 20 DOWN TUNING UP 2 3 Play the source. (For detailed information on the tuning operation, refer to page 17.) 6 VOLUME l6 20 28 2 60 l2 8 0 4 40 –dB Set to the “∞” position. 2 60 0 –dB 2 Adjust to the desired output level. Turn the power on. STANDBY/ON 7 3 Select the desired input source by using the input selector buttons. TUNER PHONO CD AUX TAPE 2 MONITOR TAPE 1/MD * The name of the selected input source will appear on the display. 4 If desired, adjust the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls, or use the PURE DIRECT switch (for RX-496RDS and RX-496 only). For details, refer to page 16. Notes on using the input selector buttons ● Note that pressing each input selector button selects the source which is connected to the corresponding input terminals on the rear panel. ● The selection of TAPE 2 MONITOR cannot be canceled by pressing another input selector button. To cancel it, press TAPE 2 MONITOR again so that the “TAPE MON 2” indicator disappears from the display. When you select a button other than TAPE 2 MONITOR, make sure that the “TAPE MON 2” indicator is not illuminated on the display. Select the speakers to be used. SPEAKERS A ON B OFF * If you use two speaker systems, press both the A and B switches. 14 When you finish using this unit Press the STANDBY/ON switch on the front panel again or the STANDBY/ON key on the remote control transmitter to turn this unit into the standby mode.  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 Select the source to be recorded. TUNER PHONO CD TAPE 2 MONITOR AUX TAPE 1/MD 4 Begin recording on the tape deck (or MD recorder etc.) connected to this unit. If the tape deck (or MD recorder etc.) connected to the TAPE 2 terminals on the rear of this unit is used for recording, you can monitor the sounds being recorded by pressing TAPE 2 MONITOR so that the “TAPE MON 2” indicator lights up on the display. TUNER PHONO CD AUX TAPE 2 MONITOR TAPE 1/MD * When you select TUNER, PHONO, CD, AUX or TAPE 1/MD, make sure that TAPE 2 MONITOR is not also selected. 2 Play the source and then turn the VOLUME control up to confirm the input source. (For detailed information on the tuning operations, refer to the page 17.) VOLUME Note VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls have no effect on the material being recorded. l6 20 l2 28 8 4 40 2 60 0 –dB 15  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. 1 B LOUDNESS FLAT l –30dB 2 l0 ON OFF 9 3 5 Adjusting the BALANCE control 7 6 VOLUME 2 Adjust the balance of the output volume to the left and right speakers to compensate for sound imbalance caused by speaker location or listening room conditions. Set to the “FLAT” position. 8 4 l6 20 l2 28 8 4 40 Set to the loudest listening level that you would listen in. 2 60 0 –dB BALANCE 0 l l 2 2 3 3 4 3 4 L5 5R LOUDNESS FLAT l –30dB 2 l0 9 3 Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE controls BASS 0 l TREBLE 0 l l l 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 BASS 5 2 2 3 3 4 8 4 5 6 7 Using the PURE DIRECT switch RX-496RDS and RX-496 only 4 5 5 : Turn this clockwise to increase (or counterclockwise to decrease) the low frequency response. TREBLE : Turn this clockwise to increase (or counterclockwise to decrease) the high frequency response. 16 Turn until the desired volume is gained. You can enjoy the purest possible sound from your audio sources by pressing this switch so that the indicator lights up. By doing so, the audio signal bypasses the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls, eliminating any alteration to the audio signal. To cancel this function, press it again so that the indicator goes off. Indicator PURE DIRECT  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). English TUNING OPERATIONS 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 ON OFF TREBLE 0 l l l 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 2 BALANCE 0 l l 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 2 2 3 3 4 4 L5 5R LOUDNESS FLAT l –30dB l0 FM/AM 9 MEMORY 1 5 6 7 MAN’L/AUTO FM 2 TUNING MODE AUTO/MAN’L MONO 4 3 MANUAL TUNING 1 Select “TUNER” as the input source. TUNER EDIT 8 4 1 2 AUTOMATIC TUNING DOWN TUNING UP 2 3 PHONO Select “TUNER” as the input source. CD TUNER 2 Select the reception band (FM or AM) confirming it on the display. FM/AM PHONO CD Select the reception band (FM or AM) confirming it on the display. FM/AM or 3 3 TUNING MODE AUTO AUTO/MAN’L MONO 4 or TUNING MODE Turn the “AUTO” indicator off. AUTO/MAN’L MONO 4 To tune to a higher frequency, press the right side once. To tune to a lower frequency, press the left side once. Tune to a desired station manually. DOWN TUNING UP DOWN TUNING UP * To continue tuning search, hold down the button. * If the station where tuning search stops is not the desired one, press again. * If the tuning search does not stop at the desired station (because the signals of the station are weak), change to the MANUAL TUNING method. Notes • If you tune to an FM station manually, it is received in monaural mode automatically to increase the signal quality. • RX-496RDS and RX-396RDS only When tuned in to a station, the frequency of the received station is shown on the display. If an RDS station that employs PS data service is received, the frequency is then replaced by the station name. Refer to page 23 for details. 17  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. 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 2 5 BALANCE 0 l l 2 3 4 3 4 5 2 5 2 3 4 3 4 5 4 L5 5R LOUDNESS FLAT l –30dB l0 FM/AM 9 MEMORY 1 EDIT TUNING MODE 8 4 5 6 7 MAN’L/AUTO FM 2, 1 4, 2 To store stations DOWN TUNING UP 2 3 AUTO/MAN’L MONO 3 To recall a preset station 1 Tune to a desired station. (Refer to the previous page for tuning procedure.) Select the group of preset stations. A/B/C/D/E 2 Select a desired group (A – E) of preset stations confirming it on the display. 2 A/B/C/D/E Select the preset station number. 1 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 MEMORY MEMO AUTO MHz MAN’L/AUTO FM 0 20 l00 Flashes on and off for about 5 seconds. 4 Select a preset station number where you want to program the station before the “MEMO” indicator goes off from the display. 1 2 3 4 5 6 AUTO MHz 0 20 l00 7 8 Shows the displayed station has been programmed to A1. * In the same way, program other stations to A2, A3 ... A8. * You can program more stations to preset station numbers of other groups in the same way by selecting other groups in step 2. 18 Notes • A new setting can be programmed in place of the former one. • For presets, the setting of the reception mode (stereo or monaural) is stored along with the station frequency. Memory back-up The memory back-up circuit prevents the programmed data from being lost even if this unit is turned into the standby mode or the power plug is disconnected from the AC outlet or the power is cut due to temporary power failure. If, however, the power is cut for more than one week, the memory may be erased. If so, it can be re-programmed by simply following the PRESET TUNING steps.  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.) English AUTOMATIC PRESET TUNING To store stations 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 5 2 BALANCE 0 l l 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 2 2 3 3 4 4 L5 5R LOUDNESS FLAT l –30dB l0 FM/AM 9 MEMORY EDIT TUNING MODE 8 4 5 6 7 MAN’L/AUTO FM 1 1 DOWN TUNING UP 2 3 2 3 AUTO/MAN’L MONO 3 DOWN TUNING UP FM/AM 2 Press and hold for more than 3 seconds. To tune to higher frequencies, press right side once. To tune to lower frequencies, press left side once. * If the TUNING button is not pressed, in a while, the automatic preset tuning begins automatically toward higher frequencies. MEMORY The automatic preset tuning begins from the frequency currently displayed. Received stations are programmed to A1, A2 ... A8 sequentially. * If more than 8 stations are received, they are also programmed to the preset station numbers of other groups (B, C, D and E) in that order. MAN’L/AUTO FM If you want to store the first station received by the automatic preset tuning to a desired preset station number: AUTO MEMO Flashes. If, for example, you want to store the first received station to C5, select “C5” by using the A/B/C/D/E button and the preset station number selector buttons after pressing the MEMORY button in step 2. Then press the TUNING button. The first received station is stored to C5, and next stations to C6, C7 ... sequentially. If stations are stored up to E8, the automatic preset tuning finishes automatically. 19  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. NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER VOLUME l6 TUNER To recall a preset station PHONO 20 CD l2 28 8 STANDBY/ON 4 40 Simply follow the procedure of the section “To recall a preset station” on page 18. 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 * TAPE 2 MONITOR AUX B RX-496RDS, RX-396RDS ON OFF TREBLE 0 l l l 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 2 BALANCE 0 l l 2 3 3 4 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 A recalled station is shown by the frequency or station name on the display. * 2, 4 RX-496, RX-396 A recalled station is shown by the frequency on the display. Notes ● You can replace a preset station by another FM or AM station manually by simply following the procedure of the section “To store stations” on page 18. RX-496RDS and RX-396RDS only ● ● The automatic preset tuning search will be performed through all RDS network frequencies until stations are stored up to E8. If the number of received stations is not enough to be stored up to E8, the search is finished automatically after searching all frequencies. With this function, only RDS stations with sufficient signal strength are stored automatically. If the station you want to program is weak in signal strength, tune to it in monaural manually and program it by following the procedure of the section “To store stations” on page 18. * There may be a case that this function cannot receive a station which could be received by the automatic tuning method. This is because this function receives a large volume of PI (Program Identification) data along with the station. RX-496 and RX-396 only If the number of received stations is not enough to be stored up to E8, the search is finished automatically after searching all frequencies. ● With this function, only FM stations with sufficient signal strength are stored automatically. If the station you want to program is weak in signal strength, tune to it in monaural manually and program it by following the procedure of the section “To store stations” on page 18. Example) If you want to shift the preset station on E1 to A5, and vice versa. 1 2 Recall the preset station on E1 (by following the method of “To recall a preset station” on page 18). EDIT Flashes. MEMO 3 Recall the preset station on A5 by following the same method as in step 1. Flashes. ● MEMO 4 EDIT Shows the exchange of stations is completed. 20  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. RDS data contains various information, such as PI (Program Identification), PS (Program Service name), PTY (Program Type), RT (Radio Text), CT (Clock Time), EON (Enhanced Other Networks), etc. RDS function is carried out among the network stations. * This unit utilizes PI, PS, PTY, RT, CT and EON to receive RDS broadcast stations. Displaying RDS data AUTO STEREO 0 20 PS PTY RT CT EON l00 SPORT This unit can be turned into the following five modes to display RDS data. PS (Program Service name) mode: CT (Clock Time) mode: Displays the name of the RDS station now being received instead of the frequency. Displays current time. This signal comes from the RDS station now being received. PTY (Program Type) mode: EON (Enhanced Other Networks) mode: Displays the type of the program on the RDS station now being received. There are 15 program types to classify RDS stations. Refer to the next page for details. RT (Radio Text) mode: Automatically receives a program of the designated program type when its broadcast starts, in place of the program now being received. When the broadcast of the called program ends, the previously received program (or another program on the same station) is recalled. Displays information about the program (such as title of the song, name of the singer, etc.) on the RDS station now being received. 21  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. SPORT Sport: Program concerned with any aspect of sport. EDUCATE Education: Program intended primarily to educate, of which the formal element is fundamental. DRAMA Drama: All radio plays and serials. CULTURE Culture: Programs concerned with any aspect of national or regional culture, including religious affairs, philosophy, social science, language, theatre, etc. SCIENCE Science: Programs about the natural sciences and technology. 22 VARIED Varied: Used for mainly speech-based programs usually of light-entertainment nature, not covered by above categories. Examples are: quizzes, panel games, personality interviews, comedy and satire. POP M Pop: Commercial music, which would generally be considered to be of current popular appeal, often featuring in current or recent record sales charts. ROCK M Rock: Contemporary modern music, usually written and performed by young musicians. M.O.R. M M.O.R.: (Middle of the Road Music). Common term to describe music considered to be “easylistening”, as opposed to Pop, Rock or Classical. Music in this category is often but not always, vocal, and usually of short duration (<5 min.) LIGHT M Light classics: Classical Musical for general, rather than specialist appreciation. Examples of music in this category are instrumental music, and vocal or choral works. CLASSICS Serious classics: Performances of major orchestral works, symphonies, chamber music etc., and including Grand Opera. OTHER M Other music: Musical styles not fitting into any of the above categories. Particularly used for specialist music, of which Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, Folk, Country, and Reggae are examples.  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.) Illumination of the indicator on the head of the name of an RDS mode shows that the corresponding RDS mode is now selected. * When an RDS station is received, do not press the RDS MODE/FREQ button until one or more names of RDS modes light up on the display. If the button is pressed before one or more names light up on the display, the mode cannot be changed. This is because the unit has not received all of the RDS data on the station yet. * If no name of RDS mode lights up on the display, the mode cannot be changed. PS mode The name of the station being received is displayed. If the station does not employ the PS data service, this mode will not be selected. PTY mode The type of the program on the station being received is displayed. If the station does not employ the PTY data service, this mode will not be selected. (You can make this unit search for a station which is broadcasting a program of your desired program type. For details, refer to the next page.) RT mode Information about the program on the station being received is displayed. Information is displayed by a maximum of 64 Roman Alphabets including umlaut sign. If other characters are used on the RT data, they are displayed with under-bars. If the station does not employ the RT data service, this mode will not be selected. CT mode Current time is displayed in the following form. The CT data from the station being received changes every minute. RDS MODE/FREQ Hour Minute If the reception of data is accidentally cut off, “CT WAIT” may light up. If the station does not employ the CT data service, this mode will not be selected. Frequency display mode The frequency of the station being received is displayed. Notes • RDS data service cannot be utilized by this unit if the received signal is not strong enough. Especially, the RT (Radio Text mode) needs much data to be received, so it may occur that RT mode cannot be displayed even if other RDS modes (PS, PTY, etc.) are displayed. • There may be a case that RDS data reception is not possible due to poor reception conditions. If so, press the TUNING MODE button so that the “AUTO” indicator goes off from the display. Though the reception mode is changed to monaural by this operation, when you change the display to an RDS mode, RDS data may be displayed. • If the signal strength becomes weakened by external interference during receiving an RDS station, the RDS data service may be cut off suddenly and “...WAIT” will light up on the display. 23  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. 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 5 2 BALANCE 0 l l 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 2 2 3 3 4 4 L5 5R LOUDNESS FLAT l –30dB l0 RDS MODE/FREQ EON FM/AM DOWN TUNING UP 2 3 9 4 PTY SEEK MEMORY EDIT TUNING MODE 8 5 6 7 MODE START MAN’L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN’L MONO 1 3 2 1 Turn the unit into the PTY SEEK mode. 3 Begin searching all preset RDS stations. PTY SEEK MODE PTY SEEK MODE START START Flashes. * The program type of the station now being received or “NEWS” flashes on the display. AUTO STEREO 0 20 PS 2 Select the desired program type. PTY l00 RT CT PTY HOLD Flashes. * The “PTY HOLD” indicator lights up on the display. DOWN TUNING UP • • • If a station which broadcasts a program of the program type you selected is found, the unit stops at the station and the display shows its frequency after showing the name of the program type in a flash. If the called station is not the desired one, press the PTY SEEK START button once more. The unit begins searching for another station which brodcasts a program of the same program type. To stop the search, press the PTY SEEK START button once more. To cancel this function If the PTY SEEK MODE button is pressed once more, the PTY SEEK mode will be canceled. 24  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. Only by selecting a desired program type (NEWS, INFO, AFFAIRS or SPORT), this unit automatically searches all preset RDS stations for a station that broadcasts a program of that program type in the background, and, if found, receives a program when its broadcast starts in place of the program now being received. * This function can be used only when an RDS station that employs the EON data service is received. (When such a station is received, the “EON” indicator lights up on the display.) 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 TREBLE 0 l l l B 2 2 3 ON 3 4 OFF 4 5 5 2 BALANCE 0 l l 2 3 3 4 4 5 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 L5 5R LOUDNESS FLAT l –30dB l0 FM/AM RDS MODE/FREQ EON DOWN TUNING UP 2 3 9 4 MEMORY PTY SEEK EDIT TUNING MODE 8 5 6 7 MODE MAN’L/AUTO FM START AUTO/MAN’L MONO 2 1 Make sure that the “EON” indicator is illuminated on the display. 3 When the broadcast of the called program ends, the previously received program (or another program of the same station) is recalled. AUTO STEREO 0 20 PS PTY AUTO STEREO l00 EON RT CT 0 20 PS * If the “EON” indicator is not illuminated on the display, receive an (or another) RDS station so that the “EON” indicator lights up on the display. 2 PTY RT CT l00 EON To cancel this function Press the EON button once or more, so that no program type name lights up on the display. Select a desired program type, NEWS, INFO, AFFAIRS or SPORT. EON AUTO PS PTY RT CT Press once or more. EON NEWS Lights up. The search is performed among all preset RDS stations in the background. If a program is found, the program will be automatically received when it starts broadcasting. AUTO STEREO 0 20 PS PTY RT CT l00 EON NEWS Flashes. 25  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. Power cord is not plugged in or is not completely inserted. Firmly plug in the power cord. The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch on the rear panel is not set to either end. Set the switch to either end when this unit is in the standby mode. It happens that this unit does not work normally. There is an influence of strong external noise (lightning, excessive static electricity, etc.) or a misoperation on this unit while using this unit. Turn this unit into the standby mode and disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet. After about 30 seconds pass, connect the power and operate this unit again. No sound. Incorrect output cord connections. Connect the cords properly. If the problem persists, the cords may be defective. Appropriate input source is not selected. Select an appropriate input source with the input selector buttons. The SPEAKERS switches are not set properly. Set the SPEAKERS switch which corresponds to the speakers to be used to the ON position. Speaker connections are not secure. Secure the connections. The protection circuit has been activated because of short circuit etc. Turn this unit into the standby mode, and then turn on to reset the protection circuit. The SLEEP timer has functioned. Cancel the SLEEP timer function. Incorrect setting of the BALANCE control. Adjust it to the appropriate position. Incorrect cord connections. Connect the cords properly. If the problem persists, the cords may be defective. There is a lack of bass, and no ambience. The + and – wires are connected in reverse to this unit or speakers. Connect the speaker wires in the correct phase (+ and –). Sound “hums”. Incorrect cord connections. Firmly connect the audio plugs. If the problem persists, the cords may be defective. No connection from the turntable to the GND terminal. Make the GND connection between the turntable and this unit. Sound level is low. The LOUDNESS control is functioning. Set the LOUDNESS control to the FLAT position. The volume level is low while playing a record. The record is being played on a turntable with an MC cartridge. The player should be connected to the unit through the MC head amplifier. The volume level cannot be increased, or sound is distorted. The component connected to the REC terminals of this unit is turned off. Turn the power to the component on. FM stereo reception is noisy. Because of the characteristics of FM stereo broadcasts, this is limited to cases where the transmitter is too far away or the antenna input is poor. Check the antenna connections. Try using a high quality directional FM antenna. Set the TUNING MODE button to the manual tuning mode. There is distortion and clear reception cannot be obtained even with a good FM antenna. There is multipath interference. Adjust antenna placement to eliminate multipath interference. A desired station cannot be tuned in with the automatic tuning method. The station is too weak. Use the manual tuning method. Use a high quality directional FM antenna. Previously preset stations can no longer be tuned in. This unit has been unplugged for a long period. Repeat the presetting procedure. A desired station cannot be tuned in with the automatic tuning method. Weak signal or loose antenna connections. Tighten the AM loop antenna connections and rotate it for best reception. There are continuous crackling and hissing noises. Noises result from ligtning, fluorescent lamps, motors, thermostats and other electrical equipment. Use an outdoor antenna and a ground wire. This will help somewhat but it is difficult to eliminate all the noises. There are buzzing and whining noises (especially in the evening). A television set is being used nearby. Relocate this unit away from the TV. The remote control transmitter does not work. Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter type of fluorescent lamp etc.) is striking the remote control sensor of the main unit. Change the position of the main unit. The batteries of this remote control transmitter are too weak. Replace the batteries with new ones. This unit is in the standby mode. Turn the power to this unit on. The sound suddenly goes off. Only one side speaker outputs the sound. FM CAUSE Others Remote control transmitter AM Use the manual tuning method. 26 The sound is degraded when listening with the headphones connected to the compact disc player or cassette deck that is connected with this unit.    YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A. CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR. 22-34, 25462 RELLINGEN BEI HAMBURG, F.R. OF GERMANY ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 77312 MARNE-LA-VALLEE CEDEX02, FRANCE ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD1 7JS, ENGLAND SCANDINAVIA A.B. 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