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...CONNECTIONS 6 CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ........10 RECEIVING RDS STATIONS RX-496RDS and RX-396RDS only .........21 TROUBLESHOOTING 26 SPECIFICATIONS 27 3 FEATURES q Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel RX-496RDS and RX-496 75W + 75W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.04% THD, 20-20,000 Hz RX-396RDS and RX-396 50W + 50W (8Ω) RMS Output...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.
...CONNECTIONS 6 CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ........10 RECEIVING RDS STATIONS RX-496RDS and RX-396RDS only .........21 TROUBLESHOOTING 26 SPECIFICATIONS 27 3 FEATURES q Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel RX-496RDS and RX-496 75W + 75W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.04% THD, 20-20,000 Hz RX-396RDS and RX-396 50W + 50W (8Ω) RMS Output...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.
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CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS FRONT PANEL RX-496RDS and RX-496 1 2 3 4 5 6 NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER PURE DIRECT STANDBY/ON PHONES A/B/C/D/E SPEAKERS A B ON OFF TUNER PHONO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AUX TAPE 2 MONITOR BASS l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 ...AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO CD TAPE 1/MD VOLUME l6 20 l2 28 8 40 4 60 2 0 -dB 7 8 90 A : RX-496RDS only B C DEFG IJ L HK RX-396RDS and RX-396 1 2 3 4 6 NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER STANDBY/ON PHONES A/B/C/D/E SPEAKERS A B ON OFF TUNER PHONO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AUX TAPE 2 MONITOR BASS l 0l 2...
CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS FRONT PANEL RX-496RDS and RX-496 1 2 3 4 5 6 NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER PURE DIRECT STANDBY/ON PHONES A/B/C/D/E SPEAKERS A B ON OFF TUNER PHONO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AUX TAPE 2 MONITOR BASS l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 ...AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO CD TAPE 1/MD VOLUME l6 20 l2 28 8 40 4 60 2 0 -dB 7 8 90 A : RX-496RDS only B C DEFG IJ L HK RX-396RDS and RX-396 1 2 3 4 6 NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER STANDBY/ON PHONES A/B/C/D/E SPEAKERS A B ON OFF TUNER PHONO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AUX TAPE 2 MONITOR BASS l 0l 2...
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...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 FM or AM. F PTY SEEK START button RX-496RDS and RX-396RDS only Press this switch ... a preset station number (1 to this button is pressed, the "MEMO" indicator flashes for a station after the desired program type is received, pressing this unit consumes a very small quantity of the output volume to the left and right speakers to increase or decrease the high ...
...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 FM or AM. F PTY SEEK START button RX-496RDS and RX-396RDS only Press this switch ... a preset station number (1 to this button is pressed, the "MEMO" indicator flashes for a station after the desired program type is received, pressing this unit consumes a very small quantity of the output volume to the left and right speakers to increase or decrease the high ...
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...-level meter Indicates the signal level of the received station. English DISPLAY PANEL 1 23 4 AUTO STEREO MHz 0 20 l00 TAPE MON MEMO PS PTY RT CT PTY HOLD EON NEWS INFO AFFAIRS SPORT SLEEP 2 5 6 : RX-496RDS and RX-396RDS only 78 9 0 A 1 Multi-information display Displays various information, for about 5 ...the search is performed in the PTY SEEK mode. 8 EON indicator RX-496RDS and RX-396RDS only Lights up when an RDS station that employs the EON data service is received. 9 Program type name indicators RX-496RDS and RX-396RDS only The name selected in the EON mode lights up. 0...
...-level meter Indicates the signal level of the received station. English DISPLAY PANEL 1 23 4 AUTO STEREO MHz 0 20 l00 TAPE MON MEMO PS PTY RT CT PTY HOLD EON NEWS INFO AFFAIRS SPORT SLEEP 2 5 6 : RX-496RDS and RX-396RDS only 78 9 0 A 1 Multi-information display Displays various information, for about 5 ...the search is performed in the PTY SEEK mode. 8 EON indicator RX-496RDS and RX-396RDS only Lights up when an RDS station that employs the EON data service is received. 9 Program type name indicators RX-496RDS and RX-396RDS only The name selected in the EON mode lights up. 0...
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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 7 8 SPEAKERS A B ON OFF BASS l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 TREBLE l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 BALANCE l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 L5 4 5R LOUDNESS l FLAT -30dB 2 l0 3 9 4 8 567...dB Adjust 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). SPEAKERS A B ON OFF 5 Play the source. (For detailed information on . To cancel it, press TAPE 2 MONITOR again so ...
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 7 8 SPEAKERS A B ON OFF BASS l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 TREBLE l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 BALANCE l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 L5 4 5R LOUDNESS l FLAT -30dB 2 l0 3 9 4 8 567...dB Adjust 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). SPEAKERS A B ON OFF 5 Play the source. (For detailed information on . To cancel it, press TAPE 2 MONITOR again so ...
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English TO RECORD (OR DUB) A SOURCE TO TAPE (OR MD) 12 NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER STANDBY/ON PHONES A/B/C/D/E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SPEAKERS A B ON OFF BASS l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 TREBLE l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 BALANCE l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 L5 4 5R LOUDNESS l FLAT -30dB 2 l0 3 9 4 8 567 TUNER PHONO AUX TAPE 2 MONITOR FM/...
English TO RECORD (OR DUB) A SOURCE TO TAPE (OR MD) 12 NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER STANDBY/ON PHONES A/B/C/D/E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SPEAKERS A B ON OFF BASS l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 TREBLE l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 BALANCE l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 L5 4 5R LOUDNESS l FLAT -30dB 2 l0 3 9 4 8 567 TUNER PHONO AUX TAPE 2 MONITOR FM/...
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... or 2 Select the reception band (FM or AM) confirming it on the display. Refer to a lower frequency, press the left side once. NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER STANDBY/ON PHONES A/B/C/D/E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SPEAKERS A B ON OFF BASS l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 TREBLE l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 BALANCE l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 L5 4 5R ...not stop at the desired station (because the signals of the received station 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 ...
... or 2 Select the reception band (FM or AM) confirming it on the display. Refer to a lower frequency, press the left side once. NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER STANDBY/ON PHONES A/B/C/D/E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SPEAKERS A B ON OFF BASS l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 TREBLE l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 BALANCE l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 L5 4 5R ...not stop at the desired station (because the signals of the received station 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 ...
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... preset station number where it on and off from the AC outlet or the power is stored along with the station frequency. NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER STANDBY/ON PHONES A/B/C/D/E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SPEAKERS A B ON OFF BASS l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 TREBLE l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 BALANCE l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 L5 4 5R LOUDNESS l FLAT -30dB 2 l0 3 9 4 8 567 TUNER PHONO AUX TAPE 2 MONITOR FM...
... preset station number where it on and off from the AC outlet or the power is stored along with the station frequency. NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER STANDBY/ON PHONES A/B/C/D/E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SPEAKERS A B ON OFF BASS l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 TREBLE l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 BALANCE l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 L5 4 5R LOUDNESS l FLAT -30dB 2 l0 3 9 4 8 567 TUNER PHONO AUX TAPE 2 MONITOR FM...
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.... 3 DOWN TUNING UP To tune to C6, C7 ... If stations are programmed to 25 for details about RDS stations.) To store stations NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER STANDBY/ON PHONES A/B/C/D/E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SPEAKERS A B ON OFF BASS l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 TREBLE l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 BALANCE l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 L5 4 5R... A2 ... A8 sequentially. * If more than 8 stations are received, they 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 make use of other groups ...
.... 3 DOWN TUNING UP To tune to C6, C7 ... If stations are programmed to 25 for details about RDS stations.) To store stations NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER STANDBY/ON PHONES A/B/C/D/E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SPEAKERS A B ON OFF BASS l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 TREBLE l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 BALANCE l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 L5 4 5R... A2 ... A8 sequentially. * If more than 8 stations are received, they 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 make use of other groups ...
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...store stations" on the display. RX-496 and RX-396 only q If the number of the section "To store stations" on page 18. MEMO 3 Recall the preset station on A5 by following the procedure of the section "To recall a preset station" on page 18. NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER STANDBY/ON PHONES A/B/C/D/E 1 2...the places of the section "To recall a preset station" on page 18. * RX-496RDS, RX-396RDS A recalled station is shown by the frequency or station name on the display. * RX-496, RX-396 A recalled station is finished; Flashes. To recall a preset station Simply follow the...
...store stations" on the display. RX-496 and RX-396 only q If the number of the section "To store stations" on page 18. MEMO 3 Recall the preset station on A5 by following the procedure of the section "To recall a preset station" on page 18. NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER STANDBY/ON PHONES A/B/C/D/E 1 2...the places of the section "To recall a preset station" on page 18. * RX-496RDS, RX-396RDS A recalled station is shown by the frequency or station name on the display. * RX-496, RX-396 A recalled station is finished; Flashes. To recall a preset station Simply follow the...
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...: Displays current time. PS (Program Service name) mode: Displays the name of the frequency. EON (Enhanced Other Networks) mode: Automatically receives a program of the designated program type when its broadcast starts, in many countries. RDS function is recalled. 21 Stations using this system transmit... an inaudible stream of the called program ends, the previously received program (or another program on the same station) is carried out among the network stations. * This unit utilizes PI, PS, ...
...: Displays current time. PS (Program Service name) mode: Displays the name of the frequency. EON (Enhanced Other Networks) mode: Automatically receives a program of the designated program type when its broadcast starts, in many countries. RDS function is recalled. 21 Stations using this system transmit... an inaudible stream of the called program ends, the previously received program (or another program on the same station) is carried out among the network stations. * This unit utilizes PI, PS, ...
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...becomes weakened by this mode will not be selected. display mode Notes • RDS data service cannot be utilized by external interference during receiving an RDS station, the RDS data service may light up. Hour Minute If the reception of data 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. If so, press the TUNING MODE button so that RDS data reception is not possible due to poor reception conditions. RDS...
...becomes weakened by this mode will not be selected. display mode Notes • RDS data service cannot be utilized by external interference during receiving an RDS station, the RDS data service may light up. Hour Minute If the reception of data 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. If so, press the TUNING MODE button so that RDS data reception is not possible due to poor reception conditions. RDS...
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... MODE START 3 Begin searching all preset stations for another station which brodcasts a program of the station now being received or "NEWS" flashes on the display. • If a station which broadcasts a program of the program type... and the display shows its frequency after showing the name of that program type. * There are 15 program types to page 22. NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER STANDBY/ON PHONES A/B/C/D/E SPEAKERS A B ON OFF TUNER PHONO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AUX TAPE 2 MONITOR BASS l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 TREBLE l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 BALANCE l 0l 2 2...
... MODE START 3 Begin searching all preset stations for another station which brodcasts a program of the station now being received or "NEWS" flashes on the display. • If a station which broadcasts a program of the program type... and the display shows its frequency after showing the name of that program type. * There are 15 program types to page 22. NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER STANDBY/ON PHONES A/B/C/D/E SPEAKERS A B ON OFF TUNER PHONO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AUX TAPE 2 MONITOR BASS l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 TREBLE l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 BALANCE l 0l 2 2...
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... cancel this function Press the EON button once or more . AUTO PS PTY RT CT EON NEWS Lights up on the display.) NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER STANDBY/ON PHONES A/B/C/D/E SPEAKERS A B ON OFF TUNER PHONO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AUX TAPE 2 MONITOR BASS l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 TREBLE l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 BALANCE l 0l 2 2 3 3...performed among all preset RDS stations for a station that broadcasts a program of the same station) is found , receives a program when its broadcast starts This function uses the EON (Enhanced Other Networks) data service on the RDS ...
... cancel this function Press the EON button once or more . AUTO PS PTY RT CT EON NEWS Lights up on the display.) NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER STANDBY/ON PHONES A/B/C/D/E SPEAKERS A B ON OFF TUNER PHONO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AUX TAPE 2 MONITOR BASS l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 TREBLE l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 BALANCE l 0l 2 2 3 3...performed among all preset RDS stations for a station that broadcasts a program of the same station) is found , receives a program when its broadcast starts This function uses the EON (Enhanced Other Networks) data service on the RDS ...