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TX-592RDS
Natural Sound AM/FM Stereo Tuner
Syntonisateur AM/FM stéréo de la série “Natural Sound”
“Natural Sound” MW/UKW-Stereo-Tuner
Natural Sound AM/FM stereotuner
Sintonizzatore stereo AM/FM a suono naturale
Sintonizador estéreo de AM/FM de sonido natural
Natural Sound Stereo Tuner
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l SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained. l ACCESSOIRES FOURNIS Après le déballage, vérifier que les pièces suivantes sont incluses. l MITGELIEFERTE ZUBEHÖRTEILE Nach dem Auspacken überprüfen, ob die folgenden Teile vorhanden sind. l MEDFÖLJANDE TILLBEHÖR Kontrollera efter det apparaten packats upp att följande delar finns med. l ACCESSORI IN DOTAZIONE Verificare che tutte le parti seguenti siano contenute nell’imballaggio dell’apparecchio. l ACCESORIO
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English Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA stereo tuner FEATURES CONTENTS Multi-Functions for RDS Broadcast Reception SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ...........................................2 • 40 Station Random Access Preset Tuning CAUTION........................................................................3 • Automatic Preset Tuning for RDS Stations CONNECTIONS .............................................................4 • Multi-Status Station Memory CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS.................
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CONNECTIONS Never plug in this unit and other components until all connections are completed. 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 qual
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English Connecting the indoor FM antenna Connecting the AM loop antenna 1 2 3 2 1 3 Orient so that the best reception is obtained. * If you connect an outdoor FM antenna to this unit, do not connect the indoor FM antenna to this unit. * 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
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30° CONNECTIONS TO THE AMPLIFIER l l Do not plug in this unit and the amplifier or other component If you have a YAMAHA amplifier whose terminals on the until all connections are completed. rear panel are numbered as 1, 2, 3, etc., connections can l Be sure that the connections from the left (“L”) and right be made easily by making sure to connect the LINE OUT (“R”) LINE OUT terminals are connected to the terminals of this unit to the input terminals of the amplifier corresponding (left and righ
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English CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS FRONT PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 NATURAL SOUND AM/FM STEREO TUNER TX-592RDS TUNING PRESET STATIONS 1 2 3 4 STANDBY/ON 5 6 7 8 PTY SELECTOR RDS MODE/FREQ PTY SEEK EON A/B/C/D/E MEMORY EDIT FM/AM TUNING MODE MODE START MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO 6 789A 0 B C D 1 STANDBY/ON switch 9 EON button Press this switch to turn the power to this unit on. Press it Press this button to select a desired program type (NEWS, again to turn this unit into the standby mode. INFO, AF
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DISPLAY PANEL 1 2 3 45 AUTO ST KHz MHz EDIT MEMO PS PTY RT CT EON NEWS INFO AFFAIRS SPORT PTY HOLD 6 7 8 9 0 A 1 Preset station indicator 7 RDS mode indicators Display the group (A/B/C/D/E) and the number (1 to 8) of a The name(s) of RDS mode(s) employed by the currently preset station. received RDS station light(s) up. Illumination of the indicator on the head of a name shows that the corresponding RDS mode 2 Station frequency display is now selected. Displays the band and frequency or informat
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English 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). NATURAL SOUND AM/FM STEREO TUNER TX–592RDS TUNING PRESET STATIONS 1 2 3 4 STANDBY/ON 5 6 7 8 1 RDS MODE/FREQ PTY SEEK EON A/B/C/D/E MEMORY EDIT FM/AM TUNING MODE PTY SELECTOR MODE START MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO 23 4 AUTOMATIC
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PRESET TUNING MANUAL PRESET TUNING This unit can store station frequencies selected by tuning operation. With this function, you can recall any desired station by only selecting the preset station number where it is stored. Up to 40 stations (8 stations x 5 groups) can be stored. 4, 2 2 NATURAL SOUND AM/FM STEREO TUNER TX–592RDS TUNING PRESET STATIONS 1 2 3 4 STANDBY/ON 5 6 7 8 PTY SELECTOR RDS MODE/FREQ PTY SEEK EON A/B/C/D/E MEMORY EDIT FM/AM TUNING MODE MODE START MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L
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English AUTOMATIC PRESET TUNING You can also make use of an automatic preset tuning function for RDS stations only. By this function, this unit performs automatic tuning and stores RDS 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 10. NATURAL SOUND AM/FM STEREO TUNER TX–592RDS TUNING PRESET STATIONS 1 2 3 4 STANDBY/ON 5 6 7 8 RDS MODE/FREQ PTY SEEK EON A/B/C/D/E MEMORY EDIT FM/AM TUNING MODE P
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EXCHANGING PRESET STATIONS You can exchange the places of two preset stations with each other as shown below. NATURAL SOUND AM/FM STEREO TUNER TX–592RDS TUNING PRESET STATIONS 1 2 3 4 STANDBY/ON 5 6 7 8 RDS MODE/FREQ PTY SEEK EON A/B/C/D/E MEMORY EDIT FM/AM TUNING MODE PTY SELECTOR MODE START MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO 2, 4 Example) If you want to shift the preset station on E1 to A5, and vice versa. 1 Recall the preset station on E1 (by following the method 4 of “To recall a preset station”
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English RECEIVING RDS STATIONS 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. *
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Program types in the PTY mode News: Varied: NEWS VARIED Short accounts of facts, events and publicly Used for mainly speech-based programs expressed views, reportage and actuality. usually of light-entertainment nature, not covered by above categories. Examples are: Current affairs: quizzes, panel games, personality interviews, AFFAIRS Topical program expanding or enlarging comedy and satire. upon the news, generally in different presentation style or concept, including Pop: POP M documentary de
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English Changing the RDS modes When an RDS station is received, “PS”, “PTY”, “RT” and/or “CT” that correspond to the RDS data services employed by the station light up on the display. By pressing the RDS MODE/FREQ button once or more, you can change the display mode among the RDS modes employed by the received station in the order shown below. (The RDS mode not employed by the station cannot be selected.) Illumination of the indicator on the head of a name of RDS mode shows that the correspon
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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 14. NATURAL SOUND AM/FM STEREO TUNER TX–592RDS TUNING PRESET STATIONS 1 2 3 4 STANDBY/ON 5 6 7 8 PTY SELECTOR RDS MODE/FREQ PTY SEEK EON A/B/C/D/E MEMORY EDIT FM/AM TUNING MODE
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English 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. By only 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
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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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English SPECIFICATIONS FM SECTION AM SECTION Tuning Range...................................................87.5 to 108 MHz Tuning Range ..................................................531 to 1,611 kHz Usable Sensitivity (DIN) Usable Sensitivity ........................................................200 µV/m 75 ohms Mono (S/N 26 dB) ...........................................0.9 µV 75 ohms Stereo (S/N 46 dB)...........................................24 µV Signal-to-Noise Ratio................
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