Yamaha TX-480 Owner's Manual

Yamaha TX-480 Owner's Manual

Yamaha natural sound am/fm stereo tuner owner's manual

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Multi-Functions for RDS Broadcast Reception (TX-580RDS only)
Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA Stereo Tuner.
OWNER'S MANUAL
CONTENTS
Safety Instructions....................2
Supplied Accessories...............3
Connections ............................4
Tuning Operations ...................7
Preset Tuning ..........................9
(TX-580RDS only) .................13
Troubleshooting .....................18
Specifications ........................19
TX -480L
TX -580RDS
Natural Sound AM/FM Stereo Tuner
40 Station Random Access Preset Tuning
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 Owner's 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.
TX -480

Automatic Preset Tuning

Multi-Status Station Memory
Rotary Encoder Tuning
Direct PLL Synthesizer Tuning
Preset Station Shifting Capability
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
COVER (OR BACK), NO USER-SERVICEABLE
• Explanation of Graphical Symbols
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle,
is intended to alert you to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert
you to the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the
appliance.

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Multi-Functions for RDS Broadcast Reception (TX-580RDS only) Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA Stereo Tuner. OWNER’S MANUAL CONTENTS Safety Instructions...2 Supplied Accessories...3 Connections ...4 Tuning Operations ...7 Preset Tuning ...9 Receiving RDS Stations (TX-580RDS only) ...13 Troubleshooting ...18 Specifications ...19...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    – and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure from excessive volume levels.
  • Page 3: Supplied Accessories

    This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT : When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables.
  • Page 4: Connections

    ANTENNA CONNECTIONS Each antenna should be connected to the designated terminals correctly, referring to the following figure. 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.
  • Page 5 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 * 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.
  • Page 6 (left and right) input terminals of the amplifier or other component. TUNER Connection cord (included) OUTPUT * This unit has a remote control sensor. It receives signals from a remote control transmitter provided with a YAMAHA amplifier. Amplifier This unit To AC outlet Remote control sensor...
  • Page 7: 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 * Parts in shaded area are ( present on TX-580RDS only.
  • Page 8: Manual Tuning

    MANUAL TUNING * Parts in shaded area are ( present on TX-580RDS only. Follow steps 1 and 2 on the previous page. TUNING MODE “AUTO TUNING” goes off. AUTO/MAN’L MONO Tune to a desired station manually. TUNING Display information TX-480, TX-480L TX-580RDS Note If you tune to an FM station manually, it is received in...
  • Page 9: 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.
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11: Exchanging Preset Stations

    EXCHANGING PRESET STATIONS You can exchange the places of two preset stations each other by easy operations. TX-480, TX-480L Example) If you want to shift the preset station on E1 to A5, and vice versa. Select page E. A/B/C/D/E PRESET STATIONS A/B/C/D/E Press and hold for about 3 seconds.
  • Page 12 TX-580RDS 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 9). PRESET PS/PTY SEEK FREQ/PS/PTY SHIFT Next, recall the preset station on A5 by following the same method with step 1.
  • Page 13: Receiving Rds Stations

    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 AF (Alternative Frequencies for the same program station), PI (Program Identification), PS (Program Service station name), PTY (Program Type name), etc.
  • Page 14 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.
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16 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. Turn the unit into the PTY mode.
  • Page 17 Calling the best quality RDS station which broadcasts the 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.
  • Page 18: 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 Crackling sounds from time to time (especially in weak signal areas).
  • Page 19: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS FM SECTION Tuning Range [U.S.A. and Canada models] ...87.5 to 107.9 MHz [U.K., Australia, Europe and General models] ...87.5 to 108 MHz 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity (IHF) [Except Europe model] 75 ohms Mono ...1.6 µV (15.3 dBf) 75 ohms Stereo ...21 µV (37.7 dBf) Usable Sensitivity [Except Europe model] 75 ohms, 1 kHz, 100% mod.
  • Page 20 YAMAHA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR. 22-34, D-2084 RELLINGEN BEI HAMBURG, F.R. OF GERMANY YAMAHA ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. 17 RUE DES CAMPANULES, LOGNES 77321 MARNE LA VALLEE CEDEX 2, FRANCE YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD1 7JS, ENGLAND YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.B.

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