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  • Yamaha RX 797 | Owners Manual - Page 1
    U RX-797 Stereo Receiver OWNER'S MANUAL
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    The serial number is located on the rear of the unit. Retain this Owner's Manual in a safe place for future reference. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not
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    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
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    this manual carefully use of this unit with a voltage other than specified. 13 To prevent damage by lightning, keep the power cord and outdoor antennas disconnected from a wall outlet or the unit during a lightning storm. 14 Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact qualified YAMAHA service
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    Rear panel 6 Remote control 7 Zone 2 remote control 9 Installing batteries in the remote controls 11 Using the remote controls 11 PREPARATION CONNECTIONS 12 Connecting speakers 12 Connecting audio and video components 13 Connecting the AM and FM antennas 14 Connecting the power supply cord
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    the manual and the product, the product has priority. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Please check that you received all of the following parts. Remote control Zone 2 remote control Power cable POWER POWER TV AV STANDBY POWER CD MD/TAPE TUNER XM DVD DTV/CBL VCR PHONO REC DISC SKIP TV CODE SET
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    of power to receive infrared signals from the remote control. 3 channel when TUNER or XM is selected as the input source of Zone 2. 6 Remote control sensor Receives infrared signals from the remote control. Note Switch the remote control ID between ID1 and ID2 when using multiple YAMAHA receivers
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    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
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    in the system memory by using A/B/C/D/E and one of the preset station number buttons on the front panel. 5 AUTO indicator Lights up when this unit is in the automatic tuning mode. 6 STEREO indicator Lights up when this unit is receiving a strong signal for an FM stereo broadcast while the AUTO
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    audio and video components. See page 13 for connection information. 3 REMOTE jacks These jacks are used to input/output remote control signals. See page 41 for connection information. 4 CONTROL OUT jack This is a control expansion jack. Consult your nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service
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    to those components' instruction manuals for details. To operate other components using this remote control, see "REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES" on page 43. 1 POWER POWER TV AV STANDBY POWER 7 8 2 CD MD/TAPE TUNER XM DVD DTV/CBL VCR PHONO 3 4 5 6 REC DISC SKIP TV CODE SET SPEAKERS A B SLEEP
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    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. between channel number/name, category and artist name/song title when XM is selected as the input source. Note The XM Satellite Radio features (XM,
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    2 remote control used to control Zone 2. You can also use the Zone 2 remote control to control the XM Satellite Radio features and YAMAHA CD players. 1 ZONE 2 POWER 7 desired input source of Zone 2. Enter a channel number or preset channel number when XM is selected as the input source. Note You
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    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. D NUMBER
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    sure to aim the remote controls directly at the remote control sensor on the front panel of this unit or on the infrared signal receiver in Zone 2 during operation. MASTER ON OFF MAIN ZONE ON/OFF SPEAKERS A B INPUT ZONE 2 ON/OFF ZONE CONTROL FM/AM l TUNING/CH h XM/ANT EDIT MEMORY TUN MODE
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    channel (L), right channel power of this unit is turned off. • Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other or do not let them touch any metal part of this unit. This could damage this unit and/or the speakers. • Use Connecting the banana plug (U.S.A., Canada, Australia and General models only)
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    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
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    one. If you experience poor reception quality, an outdoor antenna may improve the quality. Consult your nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center about outdoor antennas. • If you connect an outdoor FM antenna to this unit, do not connect the indoor FM antenna to this unit. • To minimize
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    If you experience poor reception quality, an outdoor antenna may improve the quality. It is recommended that you should connect a 5 to 10 m of vinyl-covered wire to the AM ANT terminal and extend it outdoors from a window. Consult your nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center about outdoor
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    separately as a control amplifier or a power amplifier. These jacks are used to connect a owner's manual included with the external unit to be connected. Notes • When you do not use use two sets (A and B), the impedance of each speaker must be 8 Ω or higher. Notes • The Canada model cannot use
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    power of this unit. 1 MASTER ON OFF MAIN ZONE ON/OFF SPEAKERS A B INPUT ZONE 2 ON/OFF ZONE CONTROL FM/AM l TUNING/CH h XM/ANT EDIT MEMORY TUN MODE/DISP SEARCH MODE MAN'L/AUTO FM on the remote control. Press MAIN ZONE ON/OFF on the front panel or POWER on the remote control to turn Main
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    to select speakers A and/or speakers B. SPEAKERS A B SPEAKERS A or B Front panel Remote control 61 5 6 1 POWER POWER TV AV STANDBY POWER CD MD/TAPE TUNER XM DVD DTV/CBL VCR PHONO REC DISC SKIP TV CODE SET SPEAKERS A B SLEEP VOL CH VOLUME 2 4 4 Notes • Both SPEAKERS A and
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    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. BASS 0 1 1 2 2 again (or press STANDBY on the remote control) to finish using this unit and set it to the standby mode. MAIN ZONE ON/OFF
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    Using the PURE DIRECT button Routes input signals from your audio sources so that the input signals bypass the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls, thus eliminating any alterations to the audio front panel (or press VOLUME +/- on the remote control) to set the sound output level to the
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    not affect the recording. y You can monitor the sound and/or picture being recorded by rotating the INPUT selector on the front panel (or pressing MD/ TAPE or VCR on the remote control) to select the MD recorder, the tape deck or the VCR used for recording. 2 Play the selected source to record from
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    of Zone 2 components are not turned off. 1 Press one of the input selector buttons on the remote control to select an input source. POWER POWER TV AV STANDBY POWER CD MD/TAPE TUNER XM DVD DTV/CBL VCR PHONO 2 Start playback on the selected input source. 3 Press SLEEP repeatedly to set the
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    ON appears in the front panel display. MUTE MUTE After a few seconds, MUTE ON disappears from the front panel display. 2 Press MUTE on the remote control again to resume the sound output. The MUTE indicator disappears from the front panel display. MUTE PLAYING AND RECORDING BASIC OPERATION 23
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    the desired station because the station signals are weak, try using the manual tuning method. Front panel Remote control 2 Press FM/AM on the front panel to select the reception band (FM or AM). FM or AM appears in the front panel display. FM/AM XM/ANT 3 Press TUN MODE on the front panel so that
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    is automatically received in the monaural mode to increase signal quality. 1 Rotate the INPUT selector (or press TUNER on the remote control) to select TUNER as the input source. INPUT TUNER or Front panel Remote control 2 Press FM/AM on the front panel to select the reception band (FM or AM
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    cleared when you store a new station under that preset station number. • If the number of received stations does not reach 40 the remote control) to select TUNER. INPUT TUNER or 2 Press FM/AM on the front panel to select FM as the reception band. FM appears in the front panel display. FM/AM XM/ANT
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    FM stations received by automatic preset tuning. 1 Press and hold MEMORY on the front panel for more than 3 seconds. MEMORY MAN'L/AUTO FM FM preset station/channel number buttons on the front panel to select the preset station group and the preset station number where the first received station
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    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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 MASTER ON OFF MAIN ZONE ON/OFF SPEAKERS A B INPUT ZONE 2 ON/OFF ZONE CONTROL FM/AM l TUNING/CH h XM/ANT EDIT MEMORY TUN
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    A-E/CAT. PRESET/CH Remote control 2 Press one of the preset station/channel number buttons on the front panel (or PRESET/CH u / d on the remote control) to select a preset station number (1 to 8). The preset station number appears in the front panel display along with the reception band and the
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    the rear of this unit. (For details, refer to the operating instructions provided with the XM Connect-and-Play digital antenna accessory). XM jack REMOTE XM DVD DTV/ CBL IN 1 OUT IN VCR OUT IN PLAY) MD/ TAPE OUT (REC) ZONE 2 OUT IN 2 CONTROL OUT +12V 15mA MAX. COUPLER MAIN IN PRE OUT SUB
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    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
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    TUNING ■ Controls on the remote controls 5 ENT. (ENT) (ENTER) Confirms an entered channel number when this unit is in SYSTEM POWER POWER STANDBY POWER the Direct Number Access mode (see page 37). TV AV 6 SRCH (SEARCH) MODE CD MD/TAPE TUNER XM DVD DTV/CBL VCR PHONO REC DISC SKIP CODE SET
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    the front panel (or PRESET/CH u / d on the remote control) to select channel 0. 1 1 Rotate the INPUT selector on the front panel (or press XM on the remote control) to select XM as the input source. INPUT XM or Front panel Remote control If CHECK ANTENNA appears in the front panel display, the
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    AUTO/MAN'L Front panel or DISPLAY Remote control Channel name Channel number Channel category Artist name Song title When the channel number and the channel name are displayed: Front panel Remote control When the channel category is displayed: y Selecting XM as the input source automatically
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    CAT. j / i on the remote control) repeatedly to switch between channel categories. A/B/C/D/E CATEGORY or Front panel A-E/CAT. ENTER A-E/CAT. PRESET/CH Remote control MASTER ON OFF MAIN ZONE ON/OFF SPEAKERS A B INPUT ZONE 2 ON/OFF ZONE CONTROL FM/AM l TUNING/CH h XM/ANT EDIT MEMORY
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    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. 24 MASTER ON OFF MAIN ZONE ON/OFF SPEAKERS A B INPUT ZONE 2 ON/OFF ZONE CONTROL FM/AM l TUNING/CH h XM/ANT EDIT MEMORY TUN MODE/DISP
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    remote control sequentially to enter the desired channel number. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 10 ENT. TITLE BAND ENTER A-E/CAT. RETURN MEMORY PRESET/CH MENU SRCH MODE A-E/CAT. DISPLAY MASTER ON OFF MAIN ZONE ON/OFF SPEAKERS A B INPUT ZONE 2 ON/OFF ZONE CONTROL FM/AM l TUNING/CH h XM
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    FM Front panel or RETURN MEMORY Remote control Notes • Steps 3 to 5 must be done respectively within 5 seconds while the MEMORY indicator is flashing in the front panel display. Otherwise, the XM Satellite Radio channel presetting procedure is automatically canceled. • Presetting a new channel
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    process starts next time you turn on the power of this unit. Remote REMOTE Use to switch the remote control ID of this unit. Choices: ID1, ID2 • Select ID1 to operate this unit using an alternative code. • Select ID2 to operate this unit using the default code. Note You must also make settings for
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    next time you turn on the power of this unit. CODE SET MENU POWER POWER TV AV STANDBY POWER CD MD/TAPE TUNER XM DVD DTV/CBL VCR PHONO 2 While holding down CODE SET on the remote control, use the numeric buttons on the remote control to enter the three-digit code number listed in the table
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    OUT Amplifier Video monitor Zone 2 remote control Infrared signal receiver Second room (Zone 2) REMOTE IN y Since there are many possible ways to connect and use this unit in a multi-room configuration, we recommend that you consult with your nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for
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    the input selector buttons on the ZONE 2 remote control to select the input source of Zone 2. ZONE 2 POWER CD PHONO TUNER STANDBY 1 2 3 MD/TAPE VCR DTV/CBL 4 5 6 ENT DVD XM 7 8 9 0 y You can also control the input source by using the control buttons on the front panel. Press ZONE
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    REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Control area ■ Controlling this unit The shaded areas below can be used to control this unit. POWER POWER TV AV STANDBY POWER CD MD/TAPE TUNER XM DVD DTV/CBL VCR PHONO REC DISC SKIP TV CODE SET SPEAKERS A B SLEEP VOL CH VOLUME MUTE
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    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. 1 2 3 4 5 POWER POWER TV AV STANDBY POWER CD MD/TAPE TUNER XM DVD DTV/CBL VCR
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    try setting other YAMAHA remote control codes. 1 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. CODE SET MENU POWER POWER TV AV STANDBY POWER CD MD/TAPE TUNER XM DVD DTV/CBL
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    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 This unit fails to turn The power supply cord is not connected or Connect
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    FM stereo reception is noisy. The particular characteristics of the FM stereo broadcasts being received may cause this problem when the transmitter is too far away or the antenna input is poor. Check the antenna connections. Try using a high-quality directional FM antenna. Try using the manual
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    code is updated. The signal is too weak. Check the XM Connect-and-Play digital antenna accessory connections and orient it for the best reception. It takes longer than four seconds for audio or text data to be decoded. Wait until the decoding process has finished. The XM Satellite Radio channel
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    dB Turnover Frequency 350 Hz TREBLE Boost/Cut (20 kHz 10 dB Turnover Frequency 3.5 kHz • Continuous Loudness Control Attenuation (1 kHz 30 dB VIDEO SECTION • Video Signal Type [U.S.A., Canada and General models NTSC [Other models PAL • Signal to Noise Ratio 50 dB or more • Frequency Response
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    REMOTE CONTROL CODES Signature Sony Sylvania Telefunken Thomson Toshiba Videch Wards Yamaha 226, 235, 254, 255, 268 297, 397, 398, 329 Akai 322, 323, 324 Audio Dynamic 392, 394 Bell&Howell 393 Blaupunkt 325, Funai 397 GE 328, 333, 387 Go Video 353 LG/Goldstar 396, 388 Goodmans 334, 337
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    This product mainly uses lead-free solder. © 2005 YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A. YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA YAMAHA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR. 22-34, 25462 RELLINGEN BEI
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RX-797
Stereo Receiver
OWNER’S MANUAL
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