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Audio Features
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Audio
Features
High-Quality Power Amplifier:
With 50 watts of power per channel (at 8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.04% THD), the
RX-397 delivers solid, reliable audio performance even when driving both A and
B speaker systems at the same time.
Wide-range Frequency Response:
The receiver's wide-range frequency response, 10Hz to 50kHz, allows you to enjoy
the full fidelity of any source with two channel analog outputs.
Back-Up Memory:
The unit is equipped with back-up memory which provides
approximately one week of memory storage when the power cord is disconnected.
Impedance Switch:
The RX-397 has an impedance switch, allowing operation with 4 ohm speakers.
Loudness:
The amount of loudness compensation is adjustable, using a rotary knob on the
front panel.
Pure Direct:
The Pure Direct feature bypasses the bass, treble, balance, and loudness
controls, this eliminates any alteration to the signal and produces the purest
possible sound.
Speaker Terminals:
All of the receiver's speaker terminals are binding posts. They are not 5-way
binding posts because a plastic collar prevents their use with spade lugs and
there is no good spot for a pin connector. Bare wire, single banana, and dual
banana plugs are compatible.
Phono:
The RCA phono input is designed for moving magnet (MM) or high output moving
coil (MC) turntable cartridges. If you have a low output MC cartridge an in-line
boosting transformer or moving coil head amplifier is necessary.
Headphone Jack:
The receiver has a standard 1/4" headphone jack on the front panel for private
listening. When headphones are plugged in, the receiver's speaker
output is not muted, so remember to turn the A and B speakers off.
Sleep Timer:
The sleep timer turns the receiver off after 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes.
Remote Control
RAX16 Remote Control:
The remote control can operate the
receiver as well as compatible Yamaha CD players and cassette decks.
Remote Jack:
The receiver has a mini-jack input
and output for
use with other compatible Yamaha components.
