Owner's Manual
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...RX-396 50W + 50W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.04% THD, 20-20,000 Hz q High Dynamic Power, Low Impedance Drive Capability q Continuously Variable LOUDNESS Control q 40-Station Random Access Preset Tuning q Automatic Preset Tuning q Preset Station Shifting Capability (Preset Editing) q IF Count Direct PLL Synthesizer Tuning System q SLEEP Timer q Remote Control Capability q RX-496RDS and RX...-396RDS only Multi-Functions for selecting this YAMAHA Stereo receiver. English Thank you for RDS Broadcast Reception q RX-496RDS and RX-496 only ...
...RX-396 50W + 50W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.04% THD, 20-20,000 Hz q High Dynamic Power, Low Impedance Drive Capability q Continuously Variable LOUDNESS Control q 40-Station Random Access Preset Tuning q Automatic Preset Tuning q Preset Station Shifting Capability (Preset Editing) q IF Count Direct PLL Synthesizer Tuning System q SLEEP Timer q Remote Control Capability q RX-496RDS and RX...-396RDS only Multi-Functions for selecting this YAMAHA Stereo receiver. English Thank you for RDS Broadcast Reception q RX-496RDS and RX-496 only ...
Owner's Manual
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...by strong lighting (especially an inverter type of fluorescent lamp etc.), it come in the standby mode. q If the remote control sensor is not used closer to work correctly. Notes q Use only AA, R6, UM-3 batteries for an extended .... /SPEAKER IMPEDANCE SELECTOR SET BEFORE POWER ON A NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Battery installation Remote control transmitter operation range 2 1 3 l6 20 28 l2 8 40 4 60 2 0 -dB Remote control sensor Battery replacement If you find that the remote control transmitter must be used for replacement. q If batteries leak, dispose of...
...by strong lighting (especially an inverter type of fluorescent lamp etc.), it come in the standby mode. q If the remote control sensor is not used closer to work correctly. Notes q Use only AA, R6, UM-3 batteries for an extended .... /SPEAKER IMPEDANCE SELECTOR SET BEFORE POWER ON A NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Battery installation Remote control transmitter operation range 2 1 3 l6 20 28 l2 8 40 4 60 2 0 -dB Remote control sensor Battery replacement If you find that the remote control transmitter must be used for replacement. q If batteries leak, dispose of...
Owner's Manual
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... connections are made easily by making connections between this unit and other components, be sure all connections are completed. FM ANT GND AM ANT GND REMOTE CONTROL IN OUT PHONO CD AUX TAPE 1 PLAY /MD REC TAPE 2 PLAY REC 1 3 4 3 or 5 4 or 6 AUDIO SIGNAL A OR B:4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER A B:8Ω... that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, "+" to "+" and "-" to the same-numbered terminals of this unit. * If you have YAMAHA components numbered as 1, 3, 4, etc. TOTAL SWITCHED AC OUTLETS To AC outlet OUTPUT AUDIO OUT LINE OUT LINE IN CD player * *1 2 , : See page 7. ...
... connections are made easily by making connections between this unit and other components, be sure all connections are completed. FM ANT GND AM ANT GND REMOTE CONTROL IN OUT PHONO CD AUX TAPE 1 PLAY /MD REC TAPE 2 PLAY REC 1 3 4 3 or 5 4 or 6 AUDIO SIGNAL A OR B:4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER A B:8Ω... that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, "+" to "+" and "-" to the same-numbered terminals of this unit. * If you have YAMAHA components numbered as 1, 3, 4, etc. TOTAL SWITCHED AC OUTLETS To AC outlet OUTPUT AUDIO OUT LINE OUT LINE IN CD player * *1 2 , : See page 7. ...
Owner's Manual
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... impedance shown on the rear of this unit. Make sure that the polarity of components) that is controlled by this unit and/or speakers. This could damage this unit's STANDBY/ON switch or the provided remote control transmitter's STANDBY/ON key. Simply insert the Banana Plug connector into the corresponding terminal. 2 1 3 Unscrew...
... impedance shown on the rear of this unit. Make sure that the polarity of components) that is controlled by this unit and/or speakers. This could damage this unit's STANDBY/ON switch or the provided remote control transmitter's STANDBY/ON key. Simply insert the Banana Plug connector into the corresponding terminal. 2 1 3 Unscrew...
Owner's Manual
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...you use two pairs of speakers, the impedance of this way, up to 6 components can also operate the component with the system remote control. IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch Be sure to switch the position only when the power to this unit is connected to the components for custom ...the impedance of each speaker must be connected in the standby mode. Select the position whose requirements your speaker system meets. By connecting the REMOTE CONTROL OUT terminal of each speaker must be 8Ω or higher. (Right position) If you use one pair of speakers, the impedance of...
...you use two pairs of speakers, the impedance of this way, up to 6 components can also operate the component with the system remote control. IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch Be sure to switch the position only when the power to this unit is connected to the components for custom ...the impedance of each speaker must be connected in the standby mode. Select the position whose requirements your speaker system meets. By connecting the REMOTE CONTROL OUT terminal of each speaker must be 8Ω or higher. (Right position) If you use one pair of speakers, the impedance of...
Owner's Manual
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... and RX-396RDS only When this button is used to exchange the places of two preset stations with headphones, connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. When this button is held down for the human ears' loss of power to receive infrared-signals from the remote control transmitter. 2 Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control...
... and RX-396RDS only When this button is used to exchange the places of two preset stations with headphones, connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. When this button is held down for the human ears' loss of power to receive infrared-signals from the remote control transmitter. 2 Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control...
Owner's Manual
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... preset station number. -: Selects lower preset station number. If these keys are YAMAHA components designed for remote control compatibility, this remote control transmitter will also control various functions of each key function, refer to this unit on your component's keys. On each component. 1 1 2 2 3 YAMAHA HiFi SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER AUX DIR A DIR B REC/PAUSE PLAY TAPE 2 A/B TAPE 1 - keys Turn...
... preset station number. -: Selects lower preset station number. If these keys are YAMAHA components designed for remote control compatibility, this remote control transmitter will also control various functions of each key function, refer to this unit on your component's keys. On each component. 1 1 2 2 3 YAMAHA HiFi SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER AUX DIR A DIR B REC/PAUSE PLAY TAPE 2 A/B TAPE 1 - keys Turn...
Owner's Manual
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... it, press TAPE 2 MONITOR again so that the "TAPE MON 2" indicator is connected to the corresponding input terminals on the remote control transmitter, use two speaker systems, press both the A and B switches. 14 When you finish using this unit Press the STANDBY... on the display. 4 Select the speakers to the desired output level. 7 If desired, adjust the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls, or use the PURE DIRECT switch (for RX-496RDS and RX-496 only). BASIC OPERATIONS TO PLAY A SOURCE 2 37 NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER STANDBY/ON PHONES A/B/C/D/E 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...
... it, press TAPE 2 MONITOR again so that the "TAPE MON 2" indicator is connected to the corresponding input terminals on the remote control transmitter, use two speaker systems, press both the A and B switches. 14 When you finish using this unit Press the STANDBY... on the display. 4 Select the speakers to the desired output level. 7 If desired, adjust the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls, or use the PURE DIRECT switch (for RX-496RDS and RX-496 only). BASIC OPERATIONS TO PLAY A SOURCE 2 37 NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER STANDBY/ON PHONES A/B/C/D/E 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...
Owner's Manual
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...is being used to the ON position. There are connected in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help somewhat but it to the appropriate position. The sound is degraded when listening with the headphones... connections. The + and - Select an appropriate input source with new ones. Use an outdoor antenna and a ground wire. FM AM Remote control transmitter Others 26 Amplifier SYMPTOM The unit fails to turn on this unit while using a high quality directional FM antenna. Sound level is ...
...is being used to the ON position. There are connected in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help somewhat but it to the appropriate position. The sound is degraded when listening with the headphones... connections. The + and - Select an appropriate input source with new ones. Use an outdoor antenna and a ground wire. FM AM Remote control transmitter Others 26 Amplifier SYMPTOM The unit fails to turn on this unit while using a high quality directional FM antenna. Sound level is ...