Yamaha RX-495 User Manual

RX-495/395
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Natural Sound Stereo Receiver
Ampli-syntoniseur stéréo de la série “Natural Sound”
Receptor estéreo de Sonido Natural
Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA stereo receiver.
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Yamaha RX-495 Specifications

General

Signal-to-Noise Ratio	100 dB
Tuning range	FM, MW
Speaker load impedance	8 ohms
Speaker Impedance	4 - 16 ohms
Frequency Response	20Hz to 20kHz
Input Sensitivity	200 mV
Dimensions	435 x 151 x 386 mm (W x H x D)
Channel separation	50dB (line)

Summary

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Explanation of Graphical Symbols

Explains symbols like lightning flash and exclamation point for safety alerts.

FCC INFORMATION

Important Compliance Notices

Notices on unit modification, cable usage, and FCC compliance for US users.

Hearing Safety Advice

FEATURES

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT

CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

DISPLAY PANEL INDICATORS

REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER

CONNECTIONS DIAGRAM

CONNECTING SPEAKERS

ACCESSORY TERMINALS

ANTENNA CONNECTIONS

BASIC OPERATIONS

RECORDING TO TAPE

AUDIO AND SYSTEM SETTINGS

Selecting the Speaker System

How to select speaker system A or B, or both for connection.

Using the Pure Direct Switch (RX-495 Only)

Bypasses tone controls for pure sound on RX-495 models.

Adjusting Balance Control

Balances output volume between left and right speakers for optimal sound.

Adjusting Loudness Control

Compensates for ear sensitivity loss at low volumes.

Adjusting Bass and Treble Controls

Controls low (bass) and high (treble) frequency response.

TUNING OPERATIONS

PRESET TUNING

AUTOMATIC PRESET TUNING

EXCHANGING PRESET STATIONS

REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER NOTES

TROUBLESHOOTING

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Audio Section Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for the audio output and performance.

FM and AM Section Specifications

Technical details related to FM and AM reception and tuning.

General, Power, and Outlet Specs

Power supply, consumption, AC outlets, dimensions, weight, and accessories.