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TX-396L Natural Sound AM/FM Stereo Tuner Syntonisateur AM/FM stéréo de la série “Natural Sound” OWNER’S MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BRUKSANVISNING MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING...
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ACCESSOIRES FOURNIS MITGELIEFERTE ZUBEHÖRTEILE MEDFÖLJANDE TILLBEHÖR ACCESSORI IN DOTAZIONE ACCESORIOS INCLUIDOS BIJGELEVERDE ACCESSOIRES Indoor FM Antenna Antenne FM intérieure UKW-Innenantenne FM inomhusantenn Antenna FM per interni Antena FM interior FM Binnenantenne Audio connection cord Câble de connexion audio Audio-Anschlußkabel Audio anslutningssladdar Cavo di collegamento audio...
Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA stereo tuner FEATURES • 40 Station Random Access Preset Tuning • Automatic Preset Tuning • Multi-Status Station Memory • Direct PLL Synthesizer Tuning • Preset Station Shifting Capability (Preset Editing) CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
Never plug in this unit and other components until all connections are completed. 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.
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Connecting the indoor FM antenna Connecting a coaxial cable to the included 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter Unit:mm(inch) Cover * 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 connected to this unit.
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Remote control sensor If you have a YAMAHA amplifier whose terminals on the rear panel are numbered as 1, 2, 3, etc., connections can be made easily by making sure to connect the LINE OUT terminals of this unit to the input terminals of the amplifier numbered 2.
Shows station frequencies and various information. (Refer to the next page for details.) Remote control sensor Receives signals from a remote control transmitter provided with a YAMAHA amplifier or receiver. PRESET STATIONS buttons Select a preset station number (1 to 8). TUNING DOWN and UP buttons Used for tuning.
DISPLAY PANEL MEMO Preset station indicator Display the group (A/B/C/D/E) and the number (1 to 8) of a preset station. Station frequency display Displays the band and frequency or information from the received station. AUTO indicator Lights up when this unit is in the automatic tuning mode. ST (STEREO) indicator Lights up when an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength is received.
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 Turn the power on.
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. To store stations Tune to a desired station.
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 8.
EXCHANGING PRESET STATIONS You can exchange the places of two preset stations with each other as shown below. 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”...
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).