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TX-480
TX-480L
TX-580RDS
Natural Sound AM/FM Stereo Tuner
40 Station Random Access Preset Tuning
Automatic Preset Tuning
Multi-Status Station Memory
Rotary Encoder Tuning
Direct PLL Synthesizer Tuning
Preset Station Shifting Capability
Multi-Functions for RDS Broadcast Reception (TX-580RDS only)
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read Instructions – All the safety and operating 16 Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the unit instructions should be read before the unit is operated. beyond those means described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to 2 Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions qualified service personnel. should be retained for future reference. 17 Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located away 3 Heed Warnings
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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT 1. This unit is a sophisticated AM/FM stereo tuner. To assure 6. Do not use force when operating switches and other proper operation and the best possible performance, controls. please read this manual carefully. 7. When moving the unit, be sure to first disconnect the 2. Choose the installation location for the unit carefully. power plug and disconnect all wires connected from the Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of unit to
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CONNECTIONS ANTENNA CONNECTIONS l Each antenna should be connected to the designated terminals correctly, referring to the following figure. l Both AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this unit. In general, these antennas will probably 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 Outdoor AM a
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Connecting the indoor FM antenna *If you connect an outdoor FM antenna to this unit, do not connect the indoor FM antenna to this unit. Connecting the AM loop antenna 2 Orient so that the best reception is obtained. 1 3 * 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. m Optional outdoor FM antenna * Use a 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter (not i
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m Optional outdoor AM antenna GND terminal For maximum safety and minimum interference, connect In steel buildings or at a great distance from the transmitter, it the GND terminal to a good earth ground. A good earth may be necessary to install an outside long wire antenna. ground is a metal stake driven into moist earth. CONNECTIONS TO THE AMPLIFIER l l Be sure that the connections from the left (“L”) and right Before making any connections, switch OFF the power to (“R”) OUTPUT terminals are c
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TUNING OPERATIONS Normally, if station signals are strong and there is no interference, quick automatic-search tuning (AUTOMATIC TUNING) is possible. However, if signals of the station you want to select are weak, you must tune to it manually (MANUAL TUNING). AUTOMATIC TUNING 1 4, 5 * Parts in shaded area are ( ) 23 present on TX-580RDS only. POWER 1 4 Tune to a desired station. TUNING 2 Select the reception band while watching the display. TX-480, TX-580RDS FM/AM To tune to a higher freque
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MANUAL TUNING 3 * Parts in shaded area are ( ) present on TX-580RDS only. 2 Note 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 on the previous page. If you tune to an FM station manually, it is received in monaural mode automatically to increase the signal quality. 2 TUNING MODE AUTO/MAN’L MONO “AUTO TUNING” goes off. 3 Tune to a desired station manually. TUNING Display information Displays the band and frequency of the received station. * TX-580RDS only TX-480, TX-480L If an RDS station is received, the freque
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PRESET TUNING MANUAL PRESET TUNING This unit can store station frequencies (selected by tuning operation) by using the preset station buttons. With this function, you can select any desired station by only pressing the corresponding preset station button. Up to 40 stations (8 stations x 5 pages) can be stored. * Parts in shaded area are ( ) present on TX-580RDS only. 3 2, 1 1 4, 2 2 (Preset station buttons) To recall a preset station To store stations 1 Tune to a desired station. 1 1 Selec
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AUTOMATIC PRESET TUNING You can also make use of an automatic preset tuning function for FM stations only. By this function, this unit performs automatic tuning and stores FM stations with strong signals sequentially. Up to 40 stations are stored automatically in the same way as in the manual preset tuning method on page 9. TX-580RDS only * Only RDS stations can be stored by this function. 3 * Parts in shaded area are ( ) present on TX-580RDS only. 1 2 To store stations If you want to stor
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EXCHANGING PRESET STATIONS You can exchange the places of two preset stations each other by easy operations. 1, 3 2, 4, 5 TX-480, TX-480L Example) If you want to shift the preset station on E1 to A5, and vice versa. 1 Select page E. 4 PRESET STATIONS A/B/C/D/E 1 2345678 A/B/C/D/E PRESET PRESET 2 STEREO PRESET STATIONS A/B/C/D/E 1 2345678 MHz 0 20 40 60 l00 MEMORY Flashes. Press and hold for about 3 seconds. Listen to the station on A5 to confirm it. If it is not the station you want, re-select
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2 4 TX-580RDS Example) If you want to shift the preset station on E1 to A5, and vice versa. PS/PTY SEEK 1 Recall the preset station on E1 (by following the method 4 of “To recall a preset station” on page 9). FREQ/PS/PTY SHIFT ENTER PRESET PS/PTY SEEK 2 Press and hold FREQ/PS/PTY SHIFT ENTER for about 3 seconds. Lights up. PRESET MH Flashes. This shows the exchange of stations is completed. 3 Next, recall the preset station on A5 by following the same method with step 1. Flashes. 12
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RECEIVING RDS STATIONS TX-580RDS 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 AF (Alternative Frequencies for the same program station), PI (Program Identification), PS (Program Service station name), PTY (Program Type name), etc. RDS function is carried out among the netwo
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To turn the unit into the PS mode or PTY mode Press the FREQ/PS/PTY button. Whenever pressed, the mode changes into the PS mode, PTY mode and returns to usual mode in turn. * When an RDS station is received, the display is automatically turned into the PS mode. Do not press the FREQ/PS/PTY button until the display is turned into the PS mode. If the button is pressed before the display mode is changed, it may occur that “NO PS” flashes on the display. This is because the unit has not received
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Calling a preset RDS station by the station name (PS SEEK) You can call a desired RDS station stored in this unit by only inputting the name of the station in the PS mode. By this operation, this unit searches all preset stations for the station. You do not have to input a full name, even only the first letter can be used for calling. As many as 8 letters and/or numerals can be selected for inputting a name. 3, 5 7 2 1 4, 8 FM/AM 1 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for other letters and/or numerals, FM if
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Calling a preset RDS station by the program type (PTY SEEK) By designating a program type, the unit automatically searches all preset stations for RDS stations of that program type. * There are 15 program types to classify RDS stations. For details, refer to page 13. 1 2 4 3, 5 1 Turn the unit into the PTY mode. 4 When the desired program type appears, press the ENTER button. PS/PTY SEEK Press once or twice PS/PTY SEEK until a program type is FREQ/PS PTY SHIFT ENTER displayed or “NO PTY” FREQ/P
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Calling the best quality RDS station which broadcasts the same program (AF SEEK) This function automatically searches for and calls another RDS station of the best reception quality which broadcasts the same program now you are listening to. This function utilizes AF (Alternative Frequencies for the same program station) and PI (Program Identification) of RDS data service. The search is carried out among the RDS network stations. 2, 3 1 Tune to a desired RDS station. 3 If desired, you can call t
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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 CAUSE REMEDY Crackling sounds from time to time Ignition noise from passing vehicles. The FM antenna should be put up as high (especially in weak signa
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SPECIFICATIONS AM (MW) SECTION FM SECTION Tuning Range Tuning Range [U.S.A.,Canada and General models]........530 to 1,710 kHz [U.S.A. and Canada models] ...................87.5 to 107.9 MHz [U.K., Australia and Europe models]..........531 to 1,611 kHz [U.K., Australia, Europe and General models] Usable Sensitivity ..................................................................87.5 to 108 MHz ................................................200 µV/m 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity
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