RX-496RDS/496 RX-396RDS/396
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AM Loop Antenna Cadre-antenne AM MW-Rahmenantenne AM ramantenn Antenna AM ad anello Antena de cuadro de AM AM Lusantenne
YAMAHA HiFi SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER

DIR B REC/PAUSE

TAPE 2

TAPE 1

PRESET

A/B/C/D/E

STANDBY/ON SLEEP

VOLUME

75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter (U.K. model only) Adaptateur dantenne 75 ohms/300 ohms (Modle pour le Royaume-Uni seulement) 75 Ohm/300 Ohm Antennenstecker (Nur GrobritannienModell) 75 ohm/300 ohm antennadapter (Endast modell fr Storbritannien) Adattatore per antenna da 75 e 300 ohm (Solo modello per la Gran Bretagna) Adaptador de antena de 75 ohmios/300 ohmios (Slo modelo para Reino Unido) 75 ohm/300 ohm antenne-adapter (Alleen modellen voor Groot-Brittanni)
Batteries (size AA, R6, UM-3) Piles (taille AA, R6, UM-3) Batterien (Gre AA, R6, UM-3) Batterier (storlek AA, R6, UM-3) Batterie (dimensioni AA, R6, UM-3) Pilas (tamao AA, R6, UM-3) Batterijen (maat AA, R6, UM-3)
Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA Stereo receiver.

English

FEATURES
q Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel RX-496RDS and RX-496 75W + 75W (8) RMS Output Power, 0.04% THD, 2020,000 Hz RX-396RDS and RX-396 50W + 50W (8) RMS Output Power, 0.04% THD, 2020,000 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 RDS Broadcast Reception q RX-496RDS and RX-496 only PURE DIRECT Switch to Reproduce the Purest Source Sound

CONTENTS

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES..2 FEATURES...3 CAUTION...4 NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER..5 CONNECTIONS...6 CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS.10 BASIC OPERATIONS..14 TUNING OPERATIONS..17 PRESET TUNING...18 RECEIVING RDS STATIONS RX-496RDS and RX-396RDS only.21 TROUBLESHOOTING..26 SPECIFICATIONS...27
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.
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 Owners 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.

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.
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.
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.
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.

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

(U.S.A. model)
A OR B:4MIN. /SPEAKER A B:8MIN. /SPEAKER
A OR B: 6MIN. /SPEAKER A B: I2MIN. /SPEAKER

SET BEFORE POWER ON

NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER
Battery installation Remote control transmitter operation range

Remote control sensor

Within approximately 6 m (19.7 feet)

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 q Use only AA, R6, UM-3 batteries for replacement. q Be sure the polarities are correct. (See the illustration inside the battery compartment.) q Remove the batteries if the remote control transmitter is not used for an extended period of time. q 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 q There should be no large obstacles between the remote control transmitter and the main unit. q 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.

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 owners 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 Right Turntable OUTPUT GND Tape deck, MD recorder, etc. LINE OUT LINE IN Left

75 UNBAL.

FM ANT GND REMOTE CONTROL

IN OUT

A OR B :6MIN. /SPEAKER A B: I2MIN. /SPEAKER

GND AM ANT

PHONO CD AUX TAPE 1

PLAY /MD REC

PLAY REC
I20V 60Hz I00W MAX. TOTAL SWITCHED

3 or or 6

CAUTION
SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.

AUDIO SIGNAL

SPEAKERS

AC OUTLETS

To AC outlet

AUDIO OUT

LINE OUT

OUTPUT

LINE IN

CD player

Video cassette player, LD player, etc.
Tape deck, MD recorder, etc. Speakers B

: See page 7.

AC OUTLETS (SWITCHED)
(U.S.A., Canada, Europe and General models).. 2 SWITCHED OUTLETS (U.K. and Australia models). 1 SWITCHED OUTLET Use these to connect the power cords from your components to this unit. The power to the SWITCHED outlets is controlled by this units STANDBY/ON switch or the provided remote control transmitters 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.
GND terminal (For turntable use)
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.

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:

Red: positive (+) Black: negative ()
<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.
Unscrew the knob. Insert the bare wire.
[Remove approx. 5mm (1/4) insulation from the speaker wires.] 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.
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 4 or higher. If you use two pairs of speakers, the impedance of each speaker must be 8 or higher.

(Right position)

<For U.S.A. model only>
(U.S.A. model) If you use one pair of speakers, the impedance of each speaker must be 6 or higher. If you use two pairs of speakers, the impedance of each speaker must be 12 or higher.
<For Canada model only>
The impedance of each speaker must be 6 or higher.
<Except U.S.A. and Canada models>
If you use one pair of speakers, the impedance of each speaker must be 8 or higher. If you use two pairs of speakers, the impedance of each speaker must be 16 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.

GND REMOTE CONTROL

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 Indoor FM antenna (included) Outdoor AM antenna
75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter

FM ANT

AM loop antenna (included)

75-ohm coaxial cable

75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter 300-ohm feeder
Ground Connecting the AM loop antenna
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 q When connecting the indoor FM antenna, insert its connector into the FM ANT terminal firmly. q 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.
CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

FRONT PANEL

RX-496RDS and RX-6
NATURAL SOUND STEREO RECEIVER

PURE DIRECT

STANDBY/ON

A/B/C/D/E 7 8

TAPE 2 MONITOR

TAPE 1/MD

PHONES

BASS 0 l 3 4

TREBLE 0 l l 5

BALANCE 0 l l 4 L5R

LOUDNESS FLAT l 30dB l6 7

RDS MODE/FREQ EON

DOWN TUNING UP

PTY SEEK

MEMORY

TUNING MODE

MANL/AUTO FM

AUTO/MANL MONO

: RX-496RDS only

C DEF G IJ L H K

RX-396RDS and RX-4 6

: RX-396RDS only

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.
Standby mode In this state, this unit consumes a very small quantity of power to receive infrared-signals from the remote control transmitter.
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.
2 Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control transmitter. 3 Display panel
Shows various information. (For details, refer to page 13.)

E PTY SEEK MODE button

RX-496RDS and RX-396RDS only When this button is pressed, the unit turns into the PTY SEEK mode.
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. 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.)

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.

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.

H FM/AM button

Press this button to switch the reception band to FM or AM.
I MEMORY (MANL/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.)
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. 9 A/B/C/D/E button
Press this button to select a desired group (AE) of preset stations.

J EDIT button

This button is used to exchange the places of two preset stations with each other.

K TUNING DOWN/UP button

Used for tuning. Press the UP side to tune in to higher frequencies, and press the DOWN side to tune in to lower frequencies. * RX-496RDS and RX-396RDS only When this unit is in the PTY SEEK mode, pressing this switch changes the currently selected program type.
0 Preset station number selector buttons
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.
L TUNING MODE (AUTO/MANL 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.
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.
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.

2 SLEEP timer key

AUX DIR A DIR B REC/PAUSE PLAY TAPE 2
This unit is automatically turned into the standby mode one hour after this key is pressed (so that SLEEP indicator lights up).

3 STANDBY/ON key

Turns the power to this unit on and turns this unit into the standby mode alternately.

4 Input selector keys

Select input source.

5 VOLUME +/ keys 5

Turn the volume level up/down.
For Other Component Control
Identify the remote control transmitter keys with your components keys. If these keys are identical, their functions will be the same. On each key function, refer to the corresponding instruction on your components 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.

DISPLAY PANEL

AUTO STEREO
MEMO PS PTY RT CT PTY HOLD EON NEWS INFO AFFAIRS SPORT

TAPE MON SLEEP 2

: 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

Lights up when an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength is received.

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 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. 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. 6 RDS mode indicators
RX-496 and RX-396RDS only RX-496RDS and RX-396RDS only 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.
9 Program type name indicators
RX-496RDS and RX-396RDS only The name selected in the EON mode lights up.

0 SLEEP indicator

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.
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

PHONO CD

PURE DIRECT VOLUME

l6 l2 8

: RX-496RDS and RX-496 only
Play the source. (For detailed information on the tuning operation, refer to page 17.)

Set to the position.

Turn the power on.
Adjust to the desired output level.
Select the desired input source by using the input selector buttons.

TUNER PHONO CD

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.
* The name of the selected input source will appear on the display.
Notes on using the input selector buttons q Note that pressing each input selector button selects the source which is connected to the corresponding input terminals on the rear panel. q 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.
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.
* If you use two speaker systems, press both the A and B switches.
TO RECORD (OR DUB) A SOURCE TO TAPE (OR MD)

l6 l40 4

Select the source to be recorded.
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.
* When you select TUNER, PHONO, CD, AUX or TAPE 1/MD, make sure that TAPE 2 MONITOR is not also selected.
AUX TAPE 2 MONITOR TAPE 1/MD
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.)
Note VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls have no effect on the material being recorded.
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.
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.
LOUDNESS FLAT l 30dB 2 l9 8
Set to the FLAT position.
Adjusting the BALANCE control
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 loudest listening level that you would listen in.
LOUDNESS FLAT l 30dB 2 l7
Turn until the desired volume is gained.
Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE controls
Using the PURE DIRECT switch RX-496RDS and RX-496 only
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

Example) If you want to shift the preset station on E1 to A5, and vice versa.
Recall the preset station on E1 (by following the method of To recall a preset station on page 18).
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.
Recall the preset station on A5 by following the same method as in step 1.
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. q 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.
Shows the exchange of stations is completed.
In areas where RDS broadcasts cannot be received, the RDS broadcast functions do not operate. (Skip the procedures from page 21 to 25.)
RECEIVING RDS STATIONS RX-496RDS and RX-396RDS only RX-496RDS and RX-596RDs only
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

This unit can be turned into the following five modes to display RDS data.

PS (Program Service name) mode:
Displays the name of the RDS station now being received instead of the frequency.

CT (Clock Time) mode:

Displays current time. This signal comes from the RDS station now being received.

PTY (Program Type) 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.
EON (Enhanced Other Networks) 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.

RT (Radio Text) mode:

Displays information about the program (such as title of the song, name of the singer, etc.) on the RDS station now being received.
Program types in the PTY mode

NEWS AFFAIRS

News: Short accounts of facts, events and publicly expressed views, reportage and actuality. Current affairs: Topical program expanding or enlarging upon the news, generally in different presentation style or concept, including documentary debate, or analysis. Information: Program whose purpose is to impart advice in the widest sense, including meteorological reports and forecasts, consumer affairs, medical help, etc. Sport: Program concerned with any aspect of sport. Education: Program intended primarily to educate, of which the formal element is fundamental. Drama: All radio plays and serials. Culture: Programs concerned with any aspect of national or regional culture, including religious affairs, philosophy, social science, language, theatre, etc. Science: Programs about the natural sciences and technology.

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: Commercial music, which would generally be considered to be of current popular appeal, often featuring in current or recent record sales charts. Rock: Contemporary modern music, usually written and performed by young musicians. 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 classics: Classical Musical for general, rather than specialist appreciation. Examples of music in this category are instrumental music, and vocal or choral works. Serious classics: Performances of major orchestral works, symphonies, chamber music etc., and including Grand Opera. 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.

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.
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.
Turn the unit into the PTY SEEK mode.
Begin searching all preset RDS stations.
Flashes. * The program type of the station now being received or NEWS flashes on the display.

PS PTY RT CT PTY HOLD

Select the desired program type.
Flashes. * The PTY HOLD indicator lights up on the display.
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.
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.)

Make sure that the EON indicator is illuminated on the display.
When the broadcast of the called program ends, the previously received program (or another program of the same station) is recalled.

EON PS PTY RT CT EON

* 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.
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 NEWS

Press once or more.

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.

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.
SYMPTOM 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. It happens that this unit does not work normally. CAUSE Power cord is not plugged in or is not completely inserted. The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch on the rear panel is not set to either end. There is an influence of strong external noise (lightning, excessive static electricity, etc.) or a misoperation on this unit while using this unit. Incorrect output cord connections. Appropriate input source is not selected. The SPEAKERS switches are not set properly. Speaker connections are not secure. The sound suddenly goes off. The protection circuit has been activated because of short circuit etc. The SLEEP timer has functioned. Only one side speaker outputs the sound. Incorrect setting of the BALANCE control. Incorrect cord connections. There is a lack of bass, and no ambience. Sound hums. The + and wires are connected in reverse to this unit or speakers. Incorrect cord connections. No connection from the turntable to the GND terminal. Sound level is low. The volume level is low while playing a record. The volume level cannot be increased, or sound is distorted. FM stereo reception is noisy. The LOUDNESS control is functioning. The record is being played on a turntable with an MC cartridge. The component connected to the REC terminals of this unit is turned off. 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. There is multipath interference. REMEDY Firmly plug in the power cord. Set the switch to either end when this unit is in the standby mode. 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. Connect the cords properly. If the problem persists, the cords may be defective. Select an appropriate input source with the input selector buttons. Set the SPEAKERS switch which corresponds to the speakers to be used to the ON position. Secure the connections. Turn this unit into the standby mode, and then turn on to reset the protection circuit. Cancel the SLEEP timer function. Adjust it to the appropriate position. Connect the cords properly. If the problem persists, the cords may be defective. Connect the speaker wires in the correct phase (+ and ). Firmly connect the audio plugs. If the problem persists, the cords may be defective. Make the GND connection between the turntable and this unit. Set the LOUDNESS control to the FLAT position. The player should be connected to the unit through the MC head amplifier. Turn the power to the component on. Check the antenna connections. Try using a high quality directional FM antenna. Set the TUNING MODE button to the manual tuning mode. Adjust antenna placement to eliminate multipath interference. Use the manual tuning method. Use a high quality directional FM antenna. Repeat the presetting procedure. Tighten the AM loop antenna connections and rotate it for best reception. Use the manual tuning method.