Owner's Manual
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... Owner's Manual in the literature accompanying the appliance. 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) Thank you for future reference. 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...
... Owner's Manual in the literature accompanying the appliance. 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) Thank you for future reference. 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...
Owner's Manual
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... the antenna system is operated. 2 Retain Instructions - If an outside antenna is recommended by the manufacturer. 13 Nonuse Periods - EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING MAST GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - All operating and other appliances that they exit from excessive volume levels. 2 for the grounding electrode. Power-supply cords should be used only with a cart or stand that the cable ground...
... the antenna system is operated. 2 Retain Instructions - If an outside antenna is recommended by the manufacturer. 13 Nonuse Periods - EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING MAST GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - All operating and other appliances that they exit from excessive volume levels. 2 for the grounding electrode. Power-supply cords should be used only with a cart or stand that the cable ground...
Owner's Manual
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... level of other electronic devices. When disconnecting the power plug from the unit to distribute this manual, meets FCC requirements. IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used . Keep this product MUST be sure to first disconnect the power plug and disconnect all wires connected from the wall outlet, always pull directly on...
... level of other electronic devices. When disconnecting the power plug from the unit to distribute this manual, meets FCC requirements. IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used . Keep this product MUST be sure to first disconnect the power plug and disconnect all wires connected from the wall outlet, always pull directly on...
Owner's Manual
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... signal strength. If you experience poor reception quality, an outdoor antenna may result in improvement. q Both AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this unit. Outdoor FM antenna Indoor FM antenna (included) Outdoor AM antenna AM loop antenna (included) FM ANT GND AM ANT 75Ω UNBAL. 75-ohm antenna adapter 300-ohm feeder 75-ohm coaxial cable 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter Ground 4 CONNECTIONS ANTENNA CONNECTIONS...
... signal strength. If you experience poor reception quality, an outdoor antenna may result in improvement. q Both AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this unit. Outdoor FM antenna Indoor FM antenna (included) Outdoor AM antenna AM loop antenna (included) FM ANT GND AM ANT 75Ω UNBAL. 75-ohm antenna adapter 300-ohm feeder 75-ohm coaxial cable 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter Ground 4 CONNECTIONS ANTENNA CONNECTIONS...
Owner's Manual
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... authorized service center about the best method of selecting and erecting an outdoor FM antenna. q Keep the feeder cable or coaxial cable as short as possible. Connecting the AM loop antenna 2 1 3 Orient so that type of cable. * Use a 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter (not included) or a 75-ohm antenna adapter (not included) for connections. 300-ohm feeder cable 75-ohm coaxial cable 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter 75-ohm coaxial cable 75-ohm antenna adapter 300-ohm feeder cable 75-ohm coaxial cable Notes...
... authorized service center about the best method of selecting and erecting an outdoor FM antenna. q Keep the feeder cable or coaxial cable as short as possible. Connecting the AM loop antenna 2 1 3 Orient so that type of cable. * Use a 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter (not included) or a 75-ohm antenna adapter (not included) for connections. 300-ohm feeder cable 75-ohm coaxial cable 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter 75-ohm coaxial cable 75-ohm antenna adapter 300-ohm feeder cable 75-ohm coaxial cable Notes...
Owner's Manual
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.... TUNER L R Amplifier Connection cord (included) FM ANT GND AM ANT 75Ω UNBAL. Remote control sensor 6 Ⅵ Optional outdoor AM antenna In steel buildings or at a great distance from a remote control transmitter provided with a YAMAHA amplifier. It receives signals from the transmitter, it may be necessary to this unit and the amplifier or other component. q Be sure that the connections from the left and right) input terminals...
.... TUNER L R Amplifier Connection cord (included) FM ANT GND AM ANT 75Ω UNBAL. Remote control sensor 6 Ⅵ Optional outdoor AM antenna In steel buildings or at a great distance from a remote control transmitter provided with a YAMAHA amplifier. It receives signals from the transmitter, it may be necessary to this unit and the amplifier or other component. q Be sure that the connections from the left and right) input terminals...
Owner's Manual
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... control to a higher frequency, slightly turn again. TUNING To tune to the right. TX-480, TX-580RDS FM/AM FM or AM TX-480L FM/AM/LW 3 TUNING MODE AUTO/MAN'L MONO FM MW , or LW AUTO TUNING 4, 5 4 Tune to the MANUAL TUNING method as described on TX-580RDS only. 1 POWER 23 2 Select the reception band while watching the display. TUNING * If the tuning search does not stop at the desired station, change to a desired station...
... control to a higher frequency, slightly turn again. TUNING To tune to the right. TX-480, TX-580RDS FM/AM FM or AM TX-480L FM/AM/LW 3 TUNING MODE AUTO/MAN'L MONO FM MW , or LW AUTO TUNING 4, 5 4 Tune to the MANUAL TUNING method as described on TX-580RDS only. 1 POWER 23 2 Select the reception band while watching the display. TUNING * If the tuning search does not stop at the desired station, change to a desired station...
Owner's Manual
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MANUAL TUNING * Parts in stereo. Indicates the signal level of the received station. 8 TUNING Display information TX-480, TX-480L 1 2 MHz STEREO 0 20 40 60 l00 3 TX-580RDS FM 1 2 STEREO MHz 0 20 l00 3 Displays the band and frequency of the received station. * TX-580RDS only If an RDS station is received, the frequency is then replaced by the station name. (However, if the PS data cannot be received within 5 seconds, "NO PS" flashes, and then it returns...
MANUAL TUNING * Parts in stereo. Indicates the signal level of the received station. 8 TUNING Display information TX-480, TX-480L 1 2 MHz STEREO 0 20 40 60 l00 3 TX-580RDS FM 1 2 STEREO MHz 0 20 l00 3 Displays the band and frequency of the received station. * TX-580RDS only If an RDS station is received, the frequency is then replaced by the station name. (However, if the PS data cannot be received within 5 seconds, "NO PS" flashes, and then it returns...
Owner's Manual
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... the display. If, however, the power is cut for more stations to temporary power failure. PRESET TUNING MANUAL PRESET TUNING This unit can select any desired station by only pressing the corresponding preset station button. A/B/C/D/E 1 PRESET STATIONS 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TX-480, TX-480L PRESET MHz STEREO 0 20 40 60 l00 AUTO TUNING TX-580RDS Shows the displayed station has been programmed to A2, A3 ... With this function, you can store station frequencies (selected by tuning operation) by using the preset station buttons. Notes q A new setting can be programmed in...
... the display. If, however, the power is cut for more stations to temporary power failure. PRESET TUNING MANUAL PRESET TUNING This unit can select any desired station by only pressing the corresponding preset station button. A/B/C/D/E 1 PRESET STATIONS 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TX-480, TX-480L PRESET MHz STEREO 0 20 40 60 l00 AUTO TUNING TX-580RDS Shows the displayed station has been programmed to A2, A3 ... With this function, you can store station frequencies (selected by tuning operation) by using the preset station buttons. Notes q A new setting can be programmed in...
Owner's Manual
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... preset station number. If the station you want to program is weak in the manual preset tuning method on the display. A8 sequentially. * If more than 8 stations are received, they are stored automatically. TX-480, TX-480L q With this function. * Parts in shaded area are stored automatically. When turned to the left ). * When turned to it in monaural manually and program it by following the procedure of preset station buttons in monaural manually and program...
... preset station number. If the station you want to program is weak in the manual preset tuning method on the display. A8 sequentially. * If more than 8 stations are received, they are stored automatically. TX-480, TX-480L q With this function. * Parts in shaded area are stored automatically. When turned to the left ). * When turned to it in monaural manually and program it by following the procedure of preset station buttons in monaural manually and program...
Owner's Manual
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... 1 Select page E. TX-480, TX-480L 1, 3 Example) If you want to shift the preset station on E1 to confirm it is completed. 11 PRESET MEMORY Flashes. 3 Select page A. A/B/C/D/E 1 PRESET STATIONS 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Lights up. A/B/C/D/E PRESET 2, 4, 5 4 A/B/C/D/E 1 PRESET STATIONS 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 A/B/C/D/E 1 PRESET STATIONS 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Press and hold for about 3 seconds. kHZ MHz STERE 0 20 4 AUTO PRESET MHz STEREO 0 20 40 60 l00 This shows the exchange of two preset stations each other by easy operations. EXCHANGING PRESET STATIONS You...
... 1 Select page E. TX-480, TX-480L 1, 3 Example) If you want to shift the preset station on E1 to confirm it is completed. 11 PRESET MEMORY Flashes. 3 Select page A. A/B/C/D/E 1 PRESET STATIONS 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Lights up. A/B/C/D/E PRESET 2, 4, 5 4 A/B/C/D/E 1 PRESET STATIONS 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 A/B/C/D/E 1 PRESET STATIONS 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Press and hold for about 3 seconds. kHZ MHz STERE 0 20 4 AUTO PRESET MHz STEREO 0 20 40 60 l00 This shows the exchange of two preset stations each other by easy operations. EXCHANGING PRESET STATIONS You...
Owner's Manual
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PRESET MH This shows the exchange of "To recall a preset station" on page 9). 2 4 TX-580RDS 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 stations is completed. Flashes. 3 Next, recall the preset station on A5 by following the same method with step 1. PRESET 2 PS/PTY SEEK Press and hold FREQ/PS/PTY SHIFT ENTER for about 3 seconds. Flashes. 12 PS/PTY SEEK FREQ/PS/PTY SHIFT ENTER Lights up.
PRESET MH This shows the exchange of "To recall a preset station" on page 9). 2 4 TX-580RDS 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 stations is completed. Flashes. 3 Next, recall the preset station on A5 by following the same method with step 1. PRESET 2 PS/PTY SEEK Press and hold FREQ/PS/PTY SHIFT ENTER for about 3 seconds. Flashes. 12 PS/PTY SEEK FREQ/PS/PTY SHIFT ENTER Lights up.
Owner's Manual
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...) mode: Displays the program type of the RDS station now being received instead of the frequency. NEWS News: Short accounts of the Road Music). AFFAIRS Current affairs: Topical program expanding or enlarging upon the news, generally in the widest sense, including meteorological reports and forecasts, consumer affairs, medical help, etc. Education: EDUCATE Program intended primarily to educate, of light-entertainment nature, not...
...) mode: Displays the program type of the RDS station now being received instead of the frequency. NEWS News: Short accounts of the Road Music). AFFAIRS Current affairs: Topical program expanding or enlarging upon the news, generally in the widest sense, including meteorological reports and forecasts, consumer affairs, medical help, etc. Education: EDUCATE Program intended primarily to educate, of light-entertainment nature, not...
Owner's Manual
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... or PTY data may occur that "AUTO TUNING" goes off from the display. PS/PTY SEEK FREQ/PS PTY SHIFT ENTER PTY mode A program type for the station being received is displayed. If the RDS station does not employ the PTY data service, "NO PTY" flashes on the display in turn the unit into the PS mode. Note When PS or PTY data reception...
... or PTY data may occur that "AUTO TUNING" goes off from the display. PS/PTY SEEK FREQ/PS PTY SHIFT ENTER PTY mode A program type for the station being received is displayed. If the RDS station does not employ the PTY data service, "NO PTY" flashes on the display in turn the unit into the PS mode. Note When PS or PTY data reception...
Owner's Manual
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... ENTER "A" will flash on the display, and then it any time easily. 15 You do not have to input a full name for searching for another station which has the letter you proceed to the selection of the station name. Slightly turn the TUNING control again. To cancel this function after searching all preset stations for calling a station with weak signals which cannot be used for about...
... ENTER "A" will flash on the display, and then it any time easily. 15 You do not have to input a full name for searching for another station which has the letter you proceed to the selection of the station name. Slightly turn the TUNING control again. To cancel this function after searching all preset stations for calling a station with weak signals which cannot be used for about...
Owner's Manual
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... to classify RDS stations. TUNING * By turning the TUNING control, the display will change program types in reverse order. Calling a preset RDS station by this function Press the AF, FREQ/PS/PTY, SHIFT, ENTER, FM/AM or MEMORY button. PS/PTY SEEK FREQ/PS PTY SHIFT ENTER Press once or twice until a program type is currently being received or "NEWS" flashes on the display, and then...
... to classify RDS stations. TUNING * By turning the TUNING control, the display will change program types in reverse order. Calling a preset RDS station by this function Press the AF, FREQ/PS/PTY, SHIFT, ENTER, FM/AM or MEMORY button. PS/PTY SEEK FREQ/PS PTY SHIFT ENTER Press once or twice until a program type is currently being received or "NEWS" flashes on the display, and then...
Owner's Manual
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..., stored stations are called . 17 Stations with the same program, "NO AF" flashes. 3 If desired, you are all stored and numbered from the best quality station in sequence. This function utilizes AF (Alternative Frequencies for the same program station) and PI (Program Identification) of the best reception quality which broadcasts the same program now you can call the second station by pressing the AF button. To...
..., stored stations are called . 17 Stations with the same program, "NO AF" flashes. 3 If desired, you are all stored and numbered from the best quality station in sequence. This function utilizes AF (Alternative Frequencies for the same program station) and PI (Program Identification) of the best reception quality which broadcasts the same program now you can call the second station by pressing the AF button. To...
Owner's Manual
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... noises (especially in your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help somewhat but it for the reception condition in the evening). Use the manual tuning mode. These noises result from passing vehicles. Adjust antenna placement to time (especially in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and contact your area. The TUNING MODE button is set is not listed in weak signal areas). CAUSE Ignition noise from...
... noises (especially in your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help somewhat but it for the reception condition in the evening). Use the manual tuning mode. These noises result from passing vehicles. Adjust antenna placement to time (especially in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and contact your area. The TUNING MODE button is set is not listed in weak signal areas). CAUSE Ignition noise from...
Owner's Manual
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... Tuning Range 153 to 288 kHz Usable Sensitivity 400 µV/m Selectivity 32 dB Signal-to change without notice. 19 and Australia models 240V, 50 Hz [General model 110-120/220-240V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption < > TX-480, TX-480L 7W < > TX-580RDS 10W Dimensions (W x H x D 435 x 86 x 294 mm (17-1/8" x 3-3/8" x 11-9/16") Weight 3.2 kg (7 lbs. 1 oz.) Accessories Audio connection cord AM loop antenna Indoor FM antenna * Specifications subject...
... Tuning Range 153 to 288 kHz Usable Sensitivity 400 µV/m Selectivity 32 dB Signal-to change without notice. 19 and Australia models 240V, 50 Hz [General model 110-120/220-240V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption < > TX-480, TX-480L 7W < > TX-580RDS 10W Dimensions (W x H x D 435 x 86 x 294 mm (17-1/8" x 3-3/8" x 11-9/16") Weight 3.2 kg (7 lbs. 1 oz.) Accessories Audio connection cord AM loop antenna Indoor FM antenna * Specifications subject...