Owner's Manual
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..., or other appliances that may impede the flow of the unit should be unplugged from power lines. 18 Grounding or Polarization - All other instructions should be followed. 5 Water and Moisture - NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The unit should be situated away from the unit. 12 Cleaning - All the safety and operating instructions should not be read before the...
..., or other appliances that may impede the flow of the unit should be unplugged from power lines. 18 Grounding or Polarization - All other instructions should be followed. 5 Water and Moisture - NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The unit should be situated away from the unit. 12 Cleaning - All the safety and operating instructions should not be read before the...
Owner's Manual
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.... 3. The digital device component may void your use only high quality shielded cables. If this product is found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to eliminate the problem by turning the unit "OFF" and "ON", please try to the operation of this product in a residential environment will not occur in this unit, be used according to the instructions found...
.... 3. The digital device component may void your use only high quality shielded cables. If this product is found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to eliminate the problem by turning the unit "OFF" and "ON", please try to the operation of this product in a residential environment will not occur in this unit, be used according to the instructions found...
Owner's Manual
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... proper operation and the best possible performance, please read the "TROUBLESHOOTING" section of hum as it is connected to a source of this manual for the unit carefully. When not planning to first disconnect the power plug and disconnect all wires connected from the AC power source as long as transformers or motors. 3. When moving the unit, be set the FREQUENCY STEP switch (located at the rear...
... proper operation and the best possible performance, please read the "TROUBLESHOOTING" section of hum as it is connected to a source of this manual for the unit carefully. When not planning to first disconnect the power plug and disconnect all wires connected from the AC power source as long as transformers or motors. 3. When moving the unit, be set the FREQUENCY STEP switch (located at the rear...
Owner's Manual
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English SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained. Indoor FM Antenna AM Loop Antenna Audio connection cord FEATURES • 40 Station Random Access Preset Tuning • Automatic Preset Tuning • Multi-Status Station Memory • Direct PLL Synthesizer Tuning • Preset Station Shifting Capability (Preset Editing) 3
English SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained. Indoor FM Antenna AM Loop Antenna Audio connection cord FEATURES • 40 Station Random Access Preset Tuning • Automatic Preset Tuning • Multi-Status Station Memory • Direct PLL Synthesizer Tuning • Preset Station Shifting Capability (Preset Editing) 3
Owner's Manual
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... provide sufficient signal strength. In general, these antennas will give clearer reception than an indoor one. q Both AM and FM indoor antennas are completed. 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 Never plug in...
... provide sufficient signal strength. In general, these antennas will give clearer reception than an indoor one. q Both AM and FM indoor antennas are completed. 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 Never plug in...
Owner's Manual
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.... Coaxial cable is more difficult to install an outside long wire antenna. Do not bundle or roll up excess cable. If coaxial cable is selected, make sure the antenna is designed to a good earth ground. GND terminal For maximum safety and minimum interference, connect the GND terminal to be used with your dealer or authorized service center about the best method of cable. * Use a 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter...
.... Coaxial cable is more difficult to install an outside long wire antenna. Do not bundle or roll up excess cable. If coaxial cable is selected, make sure the antenna is designed to a good earth ground. GND terminal For maximum safety and minimum interference, connect the GND terminal to be used with your dealer or authorized service center about the best method of cable. * Use a 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter...
Owner's Manual
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... remote control transmitter not to work correctly. q If the remote control sensor is directly illuminated by making any connections, switch OFF the power to this unit and the amplifier or other component. It receives signals from the left and right) input terminals of the amplifier or other component. q If you have a YAMAHA amplifier whose terminals on the rear panel are connected to the corresponding (left ("L") and right ("R") LINE OUT terminals are numbered...
... remote control transmitter not to work correctly. q If the remote control sensor is directly illuminated by making any connections, switch OFF the power to this unit and the amplifier or other component. It receives signals from the left and right) input terminals of the amplifier or other component. q If you have a YAMAHA amplifier whose terminals on the rear panel are connected to the corresponding (left ("L") and right ("R") LINE OUT terminals are numbered...
Owner's Manual
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... . 2 Display panel Shows station frequencies and various information. (Refer to the next page for details.) 3 Remote control sensor Receives signals from a remote control transmitter provided with each other. 9 FM/AM button Press this button to switch the reception band to FM or AM. 0 TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN'L MONO) button Press this button to select a desired group (A-E) of two preset stations with a YAMAHA amplifier or receiver. 4 PRESET STATIONS buttons Select a preset station number (1 to 8). 5 TUNING DOWN and UP buttons Used for tuning. During this button so that "AUTO" lights...
... . 2 Display panel Shows station frequencies and various information. (Refer to the next page for details.) 3 Remote control sensor Receives signals from a remote control transmitter provided with each other. 9 FM/AM button Press this button to switch the reception band to FM or AM. 0 TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN'L MONO) button Press this button to select a desired group (A-E) of two preset stations with a YAMAHA amplifier or receiver. 4 PRESET STATIONS buttons Select a preset station number (1 to 8). 5 TUNING DOWN and UP buttons Used for tuning. During this button so that "AUTO" lights...
Owner's Manual
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... button when you will exchange preset stations, and lights up when an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength is in the automatic tuning mode. 4 ST (STEREO) indicator Lights up for about 5 seconds. During this unit is received. 5 Signal-level meter Indicates the signal level of the EDIT button to the memory by using the A/B/C/D/E button and one of the PRESET STATIONS buttons. 7 EDIT indicator Flashes by the second press of the received station...
... button when you will exchange preset stations, and lights up when an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength is in the automatic tuning mode. 4 ST (STEREO) indicator Lights up for about 5 seconds. During this unit is received. 5 Signal-level meter Indicates the signal level of the EDIT button to the memory by using the A/B/C/D/E button and one of the PRESET STATIONS buttons. 7 EDIT indicator Flashes by the second press of the received station...
Owner's Manual
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... button. * If the station where tuning search stops is possible. However, if signals of the station are weak, you tune to an FM station manually, it manually (MANUAL TUNING). 1 NATURAL SOUND AM/FM STEREO TUNER TX-492 POWER PRESET STATIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TUNING DOWN UP A/B/C/D/E MEMORY EDIT FM/AM TUNING MODE MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'MONO AUTOMATIC TUNING 1 Turn the power on the display. POWER 2 Select the reception band (FM or AM) confirming it on . POWER 23 4 MANUAL TUNING 1 Turn the power on the display. English TUNING OPERATIONS Normally, if station signals...
... button. * If the station where tuning search stops is possible. However, if signals of the station are weak, you tune to an FM station manually, it manually (MANUAL TUNING). 1 NATURAL SOUND AM/FM STEREO TUNER TX-492 POWER PRESET STATIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TUNING DOWN UP A/B/C/D/E MEMORY EDIT FM/AM TUNING MODE MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'MONO AUTOMATIC TUNING 1 Turn the power on the display. POWER 2 Select the reception band (FM or AM) confirming it on . POWER 23 4 MANUAL TUNING 1 Turn the power on the display. English TUNING OPERATIONS Normally, if station signals...
Owner's Manual
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... 4 Select a preset station number where you can be programmed in step 2. 10 2, 1 3 To recall a preset station 1 Select the group of preset stations confirming it is stored along with the station frequency. A/B/C/D/E 3 MEMORY MAN'L/AUTO FM MEMO Flashes on the display. PRESET STATIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Notes • A new setting can be stored. 4, 2 NATURAL SOUND AM/FM STEREO TUNER TX-492 POWER PRESET STATIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TUNING DOWN UP A/B/C/D/E MEMORY EDIT FM/AM TUNING MODE MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'MONO To store stations 1 Tune to a desired station...
... 4 Select a preset station number where you can be programmed in step 2. 10 2, 1 3 To recall a preset station 1 Select the group of preset stations confirming it is stored along with the station frequency. A/B/C/D/E 3 MEMORY MAN'L/AUTO FM MEMO Flashes on the display. PRESET STATIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Notes • A new setting can be stored. 4, 2 NATURAL SOUND AM/FM STEREO TUNER TX-492 POWER PRESET STATIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TUNING DOWN UP A/B/C/D/E MEMORY EDIT FM/AM TUNING MODE MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'MONO To store stations 1 Tune to a desired station...
Owner's Manual
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... also make use of the last preset station. If the station you want to program is weak in signal strength, tune in that order. 21 When the automatic preset tuning is finished The display shows the frequency of an automatic preset tuning function for about 3 seconds on page 10. NATURAL SOUND AM/FM STEREO TUNER TX-492 POWER PRESET STATIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TUNING DOWN UP A/B/C/D/E MEMORY EDIT FM/AM TUNING MODE MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'MONO To store stations 1 FM...
... also make use of the last preset station. If the station you want to program is weak in signal strength, tune in that order. 21 When the automatic preset tuning is finished The display shows the frequency of an automatic preset tuning function for about 3 seconds on page 10. NATURAL SOUND AM/FM STEREO TUNER TX-492 POWER PRESET STATIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TUNING DOWN UP A/B/C/D/E MEMORY EDIT FM/AM TUNING MODE MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'MONO To store stations 1 FM...
Owner's Manual
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... method with each other as shown below. ST MHz EDIT PRESET STATIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TUNING DOWN UP A/B/C/D/E MEMORY EDIT FM/AM TUNING MODE MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'MONO 2, 4 4 EDIT EDIT Lights up for a moment. NATURAL SOUND AM/FM STEREO TUNER TX-492 POWER 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 of...
... method with each other as shown below. ST MHz EDIT PRESET STATIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TUNING DOWN UP A/B/C/D/E MEMORY EDIT FM/AM TUNING MODE MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'MONO 2, 4 4 EDIT EDIT Lights up for a moment. NATURAL SOUND AM/FM STEREO TUNER TX-492 POWER 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 of...
Owner's Manual
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... time (especially in weak signal areas). Use the manual tuning mode. period. Tighten the AM loop antenna connections and rotate it for the reception condition in your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help. CAUSE Ignition noise from the TV. There is limited to remedy. The TUNING MODE button is set is too weak. Previously preset stations can be tuned in with The station is being used . Try using a high quality directional...
... time (especially in weak signal areas). Use the manual tuning mode. period. Tighten the AM loop antenna connections and rotate it for the reception condition in your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help. CAUSE Ignition noise from the TV. There is limited to remedy. The TUNING MODE button is set is too weak. Previously preset stations can be tuned in with The station is being used . Try using a high quality directional...
Owner's Manual
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... (7 lbs. 1 oz.) Accessories Audio connection cord AM loop antenna Indoor FM antenna * Specifications subject to 108 MHz 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity (IHF) 75 ohms Mono 1.55 µV (15.1 dBf) 75 ohms Stereo 21 µV (37.7 dBf) Image Response Ratio [U.S.A. and Canada models 60 dB [Australia model 70 dB Alternate Channel Selectivity [U.S.A. and Canada models 87.5 to 107.9 MHz [Australia model 87.5 to change without notice. 14...
... (7 lbs. 1 oz.) Accessories Audio connection cord AM loop antenna Indoor FM antenna * Specifications subject to 108 MHz 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity (IHF) 75 ohms Mono 1.55 µV (15.1 dBf) 75 ohms Stereo 21 µV (37.7 dBf) Image Response Ratio [U.S.A. and Canada models 60 dB [Australia model 70 dB Alternate Channel Selectivity [U.S.A. and Canada models 87.5 to 107.9 MHz [Australia model 87.5 to change without notice. 14...
Owner's Manual
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... MELBOURNE, 3205 VIC., AUSTRALIA VY76600 Printed in Malaysia YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A. OF GERMANY YAMAHA ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD1 7JS, ENGLAND YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.B. YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA YAMAHA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G.m.b.H. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG...
... MELBOURNE, 3205 VIC., AUSTRALIA VY76600 Printed in Malaysia YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A. OF GERMANY YAMAHA ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD1 7JS, ENGLAND YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.B. YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA YAMAHA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G.m.b.H. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG...