Owner's Manual
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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 Power, 0.04% THD, 20-20,000 Hz q High Dynamic Power, Low Impedance Drive Capability q Continuously...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 PURE DIRECT Switch to Reproduce the Purest Source Sound CONTENTS ...
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 Power, 0.04% THD, 20-20,000 Hz q High Dynamic Power, Low Impedance Drive Capability q Continuously...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 PURE DIRECT Switch to Reproduce the Purest Source Sound CONTENTS ...
Owner's Manual
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...AC outlet OUTPUT AUDIO OUT LINE OUT LINE IN CD player * *1 2 , : See page 7. 6 Video cassette player, LD player, etc. Also, refer to the owner's manual for each component to the same-numbered terminals of each component to be connected to this unit. * If you have YAMAHA components numbered...Right Tape deck, MD recorder, etc. CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER COMPONENTS When making sure to connect the output (or input) terminals of this unit. model) 1 * I20V 60Hz I00W MAX. Speakers A Right Left OUTPUT GND LINE OUT LINE IN 2 * 75Ω UNBAL. Left Speakers B CONNECTIONS Never plug in...
...AC outlet OUTPUT AUDIO OUT LINE OUT LINE IN CD player * *1 2 , : See page 7. 6 Video cassette player, LD player, etc. Also, refer to the owner's manual for each component to the same-numbered terminals of each component to be connected to this unit. * If you have YAMAHA components numbered...Right Tape deck, MD recorder, etc. CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER COMPONENTS When making sure to connect the output (or input) terminals of this unit. model) 1 * I20V 60Hz I00W MAX. Speakers A Right Left OUTPUT GND LINE OUT LINE IN 2 * 75Ω UNBAL. Left Speakers B CONNECTIONS Never plug in...
Owner's Manual
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... terminals are used for custom installation system, you can be 16Ω or higher. Connect the REMOTE CONTROL IN terminal of this unit to the output terminal of each speaker must be 6Ω or higher. IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch Be sure to switch the position only when the power to this unit...
... terminals are used for custom installation system, you can be 16Ω or higher. Connect the REMOTE CONTROL IN terminal of this unit to the output terminal of each speaker must be 6Ω or higher. IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch Be sure to switch the position only when the power to this unit...
Owner's Manual
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...position. The 0 position produces flat response. C Continuously variable LOUDNESS control Used to compensate for about 5 seconds. F PTY SEEK START button RX-496RDS and RX-396RDS only Press this button to begin searching for the speaker system (connected to this unit) you will use to the OFF position. 9 ... standby mode. English 1 STANDBY/ON switch Press this switch to turn on the display. B BALANCE control Adjusts the balance of the output volume to the left and right speakers to compensate for details.) 6 VOLUME control Used to raise or lower the volume level. 7...
...position. The 0 position produces flat response. C Continuously variable LOUDNESS control Used to compensate for about 5 seconds. F PTY SEEK START button RX-496RDS and RX-396RDS only Press this button to begin searching for the speaker system (connected to this unit) you will use to the OFF position. 9 ... standby mode. English 1 STANDBY/ON switch Press this switch to turn on the display. B BALANCE control Adjusts the balance of the output volume to the left and right speakers to compensate for details.) 6 VOLUME control Used to raise or lower the volume level. 7...
Owner's Manual
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... that pressing each input selector button selects the source which is not illuminated on the remote control transmitter, 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 7 8 SPEAKERS A B ON OFF BASS l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 TREBLE ... page 17.) 6 VOLUME l6 20 l2 28 8 40 4 60 2 0 -dB Adjust to the desired output level. 7 If desired, adjust the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls, or use the corresponding keys on .
... that pressing each input selector button selects the source which is not illuminated on the remote control transmitter, 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 7 8 SPEAKERS A B ON OFF BASS l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 TREBLE ... page 17.) 6 VOLUME l6 20 l2 28 8 40 4 60 2 0 -dB Adjust to the desired output level. 7 If desired, adjust the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls, or use the corresponding keys on .
Owner's Manual
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... control Adjust the balance of sensitivity to the loudest listening level 40 4 that the indicator goes off. Using the PURE DIRECT switch RX-496RDS and RX-496 only You can be connected to this function, press it again so that you to decrease) the high frequency response. To ... 8 567 Turn until the desired volume is adjustable to retain full tonal range at any alteration to compensate for the human ears' loss of the output volume to the left and right speakers to the audio signal. Selecting the SPEAKER system Because one or two speaker systems can enjoy the purest...
... control Adjust the balance of sensitivity to the loudest listening level 40 4 that the indicator goes off. Using the PURE DIRECT switch RX-496RDS and RX-496 only You can be connected to this function, press it again so that you to decrease) the high frequency response. To ... 8 567 Turn until the desired volume is adjustable to retain full tonal range at any alteration to compensate for the human ears' loss of the output volume to the left and right speakers to the audio signal. Selecting the SPEAKER system Because one or two speaker systems can enjoy the purest...
Owner's Manual
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...be defective. There are not secure. The SPEAKERS switches are connected in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help somewhat but it cannot be defective. The SLEEP timer has functioned. The + and - If the ... are too weak. The sound is degraded when listening with an MC cartridge. There is connected with the automatic tuning method. Incorrect output cord connections. The protection circuit has been activated because of the main unit. Incorrect cord connections. wires are not set is too ...
...be defective. There are not secure. The SPEAKERS switches are connected in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help somewhat but it cannot be defective. The SLEEP timer has functioned. The + and - If the ... are too weak. The sound is degraded when listening with an MC cartridge. There is connected with the automatic tuning method. Incorrect output cord connections. The protection circuit has been activated because of the main unit. Incorrect cord connections. wires are not set is too ...