TX-590RDS
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
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
BRUKSANVISNING
MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
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ACCESSOIRES FOURNIS
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MITGELIEFERTE ZUBEHORTEILE
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MEDFOLJANDE TILLBEHOR
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ACCESSORI IN DOTAZIONE
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ACCESORIOS INCLUIDOS
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BIJGELEVERDE ACCESSOIRES
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Controleer na het uitpakken of de volgende onderdelen voorhanden zijn.
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Indoor FM Antenna
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Antenne FM intérieure
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UKW-Innenantenne
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FM inomhusantenn
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Antenna FM per interni
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Antena FM interior
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FM Binnenantenne
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Audio connection cord
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Câble de connexion audio
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Audio-Anschlußkabel
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Audio anslutningssladdar
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Cavo di collegamento audio
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Cable de conexión de audio
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Audio aansluitkabel
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AM Loop Antenna
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Cadre-antenne AM
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MW-Rahmenantenne
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AM ramantenn
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Antenna AM ad anello
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Antena de cuadro de AM
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AM Lusantenne
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FEATURES
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Multi-Functions for RDS Broadcast Reception
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40 Station Random Access Preset Tuning
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Automatic Preset Tuning for RDS Stations
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Multi-Status Station Memory
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Preset Station Shifting Capability (Preset Editing)
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Rotary Encoder Tuning
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Direct PLL Synthesizer Tuning
CONTENTS
Supplied Accessories......................................................2
Caution............................................................................3
Connections....................................................................4
Front Panel Components and Their Functions...............7
Tuning Operations ..........................................................9
Preset Tuning................................................................10
Receiving RDS Stations................................................13
Troubleshooting............................................................18
Specifications................................................................19
Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA stereo tuner
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
1. This unit is a sophisticated stereo tuner. To assure proper
operation and the best possible performance, please read
this manual carefully.
2. Choose the installation location for the unit carefully.
Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of
heat. Also avoid locations subject to vibration and
excessive dust, heat, cold or moisture. Keep it away from
such sources of hum as transformers or motors.
3. Do not open the cabinet, because this may result in
damage to the unit or electrical shock. If a foreign object
should get into the unit, contact your local dealer.
4. When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time
(ie., vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power plug from the
wall outlet.
5. To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power
plug and disconnect the antenna cable when there is an
electrical storm.
6. When disconnecting the power plug from the wall outlet,
always pull directly on the plug; never pull the cord itself.
7. Do not use force when operating switches and other
controls.
8. When moving the unit, be sure to first disconnect the
power plug and disconnect all wires connected from the
unit to other equipment.
9. Do not attempt to clean this unit with chemical solvents,
because this may damage the finish. Use a clean, dry
cloth.
10.Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section of this
manual for advice on common operating errors before
concluding that the unit is faulty.
11.Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
IMPORTANT
Please record the serial number of this unit in the space
below.
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 APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
The apparatus is not disconnected from the AC power
source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if
the apparatus itself is turned off.
For U.K. customers
If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the plug
supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and an
appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For details, refer to the
instructions described below.
Note: The plug severed from the mains lead must be
destroyed, as a plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous if
engaged in a live socket outlet.
Special Instructions for U.K. Model
IMPORTANT
THE WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:
Blue: NEUTRAL
Brown: LIVE
The colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus
may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug. Proceed as follows: the wire
which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The
wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth
terminal of the three pin plug.
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ANTENNA CONNECTIONS
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Each antenna should be connected to the designated terminals correctly, referring to the following figure.
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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.
CONNECTIONS
Outdoor FM antenna
Outdoor AM antenna
AM loop
antenna
(included)
Ground
75-ohm
antenna
adapter
Indoor FM
antenna
(included)
75-ohm/300-ohm
antenna adapter
75-ohm
coaxial cable
300-ohm
feeder
75Ω UNBAL.
FM ANT GND AM ANT
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m Optional outdoor FM antenna
Consult with your dealer or authorized service center about the
best method of selecting and erecting an outdoor FM antenna.
The choice of the feeder cable is also important. Flat ribbon-
shaped twin-lead cable performs well electrically, and is
cheaper and somewhat easier to handle when routing it
through windows and around rooms. Coaxial cable is more
expensive, does a much better job of minimizing interference,
is less prone to the effects of weather and close-by metal
objects, and is nearly as good a signal conductor as feeder
cable, particularly for foam-type coaxial cables. Coaxial cable
is somewhat more difficult to install at the point where the
cable enters the building. If coaxial cable is selected, make
sure the antenna is designed to be used with 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
Notes for FM antenna installation
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To minimize automobile ignition noise, locate the antenna
as far from heavy traffic as possible.
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Keep the feeder cable or coaxial cable as short as possible.
Do not bundle or roll up excess cable.
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The antenna should be at least two meters (6.6 feet) from
reinforced concrete walls or metal structures.
Connecting the indoor FM antenna Connecting the AM loop antenna
* 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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3
2
300-ohm feeder
cable
75-ohm coaxial
cable
75-ohm antenna
adapter
75-ohm coaxial
cable
Orient so that the best
reception is obtained.
m Optional outdoor AM antenna
In steel buildings or at a great distance from the transmitter, it
may be necessary to install an outside long wire antenna.
GND terminal
For maximum safety and minimum interference, connect
the GND terminal to a good earth ground. A good earth
ground is a metal stake driven into moist earth.
This unit has a remote control sensor. It receives signals
from a remote control transmitter provided with a YAMAHA
amplifier.
Notes
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There should be no large obstacles between the remote
control transmitter and the main unit.
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If the remote control sensor is directly illuminated by strong
lighting (especially an inverter type of fluorescent lamp etc.),
it might cause the remote control transmitter not to work
correctly. In this case, reposition the main unit to avoid
direct lighting.
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CONNECTING TO THE AMPLIFIER
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Before making any connections, switch OFF the power to
this unit and the amplifier or other component.
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Be sure that the connections from the left (“L”) and right
(“R”) LINE OUT terminals are connected to the
corresponding (left and right) input terminals of the amplifier
or other component.
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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.
75Ω UNBAL.
FM ANT GND AM ANT
LINE OUT
RL
2
TUNER
L
R
Amplifier
Connection cord (included)
This unit
To AC outlet
30°
30°
Within approximately
6 m (19.7 feet)
Remote control
sensor
NOTES ABOUT CONTROLLING THIS UNIT WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL
TRANSMITTER
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1 POWER switch
Press this switch to switch the power on. Press it again to
switch the power off.
2 Display panel
Shows station frequencies and various information. (Refer to
the next page for details.)
3 MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM) button
When this button is pressed, the MEMO indicator flashes for
about 5 seconds. During this period, press the desired PRESET
STATIONS button to enter the displayed station into the memory.
When this button is pressed and holded for about 3 seconds,
the automatic preset tuning begins.
4 A/B/C/D/E button
Press this button to select a desired group (A–E) of preset
stations.
5 PRESET STATIONS buttons
Used to enter as many as 40 station frequencies into the
memory.
6 TUNING (PTY SELECTOR) control
Used to tune in to a desired station. This control is also used
to call a preset RDS station by program type.
7 RDS MODE/FREQ button
When an RDS station is received, pressing this button changes
the display mode into the PS mode, PTY mode, RT mode and/or
CT mode (if the station employs those RDS data services), and
frequency display in turn.
8 PTY SEEK MODE button
When this button is pressed, the unit turns into the PTY SEEK
mode.
9 PTY SEEK START button
Press this button to begin searching for a station after the desired
program type is selected in the PTY SEEK mode.
0 EON button
Press this button to select a desired program type (NEWS,
INFO, AFFAIRS, SPORT) when you want to call a radio
program of that program type automatically.
A FM/AM button
Press this button to switch the reception band to FM or AM.
B TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN’L MONO) button
Press this button to switch the tuning mode to automatic or
manual. To select the automatic tuning mode, press this
button so that “AUTO” lights up on the display. To select the
manual tuning mode, press this button so that “AUTO” goes off.
C EDIT button
This button is used to exchange the places of two preset
stations with each other.
FRONT PANEL COMPONENTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
Front panel
MHz
MEMO PS
STEREO
0
20
l00
PTY HOLD EON
NEWS INFO AFFAIRS SPORT
AUTO
RT CTPTY
POWER
RDS MODE/FREQ PTY SEEK
MODE START AUTO/MAN'L MONO
EON FM/AM TUNING MODE
1
MEMORY
EDIT
NATURAL SOUND AM/FM STEREO TUNER TX
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590RDS
MAN'L/AUTO FM
A/B/C/D/E
2
PRESET STATIONS
3
TUNING
PTY SELECTOR
4
5678
12 3456
7890 A B C
8
1 Preset station indicator
Display the group (A/B/C/D/E) and the number (1 to 8) of a
preset station.
2 Station frequency display
Displays the band and frequency or information from the
received station.
3 AUTO indicator
This indicator lights up when this unit is in the automatic tuning
mode.
4 STEREO indicator
Lights up when an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal
strength is received.
5 Signal-level meter
Indicates the signal level of the received station.
If multipath interfernce is detected, the indication decreases.
6 MEMO indicator
When the MEMORY button is pressed, this indicator flashes for
about 5 seconds. During this period, the displayed station can
be programmed to the memory by using the A/B/C/D/E button
and one of the PRESET STATIONS buttons.
7 RDS mode indicators
The name(s) of RDS mode(s) employed by the currently
received RDS station light(s) up. Illumination of the indicator on
the head of a name shows that the corresponding RDS mode
is now selected.
8 PTY HOLD indicator
Lights up while the search is performed in the PTY SEEK
mode.
9 EON indicator
Lights up when an RDS station that employs the EON data
service is received.
0 Program type name indicators
The name selected in the EON mode lights up.
Display panel
MHz
MEMO PS
STEREO
0
20
l00
PTY HOLD EON
NEWS INFO AFFAIRS SPORT
AUTO
RT CTPTY
kHz
12345
6
7890
POWER
RDS MODE/FREQ PTY SEEK
MODE START AUTO/MAN'L MONO
EON FM/AM TUNING MODE
1
MEMORY
EDIT
MAN'L/AUTO FM
A/B/C/D/E
2
PRESET STATIONS
3
TUNING
PTY SELECTOR
4
5678
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1 Turn the power on.
2 Select the reception band (FM or AM) confirming it on
the display.
3
4 Tune to a desired station.
To tune to a higher frequency, slightly turn the control to
the right. To tune to a lower frequency, slightly turn the
control to the left.
5 If the station where tuning search stopped is not the
desired one, turn again.
* If the tuning search does not stop at the desired station
(because the signals of the station are weak), change
to the MANUAL TUNING method.
1 Turn the power on.
2 Select the reception band (FM or AM) confirming it on
the display.
3
4 Tune to a desired station manually.
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).
TUNING OPERATIONS
POWER
FM/AM
AUTO/MAN'L MONO
TUNING MODE
MHz
0
20
l00
AUTO
TUNING
PTY SELECTOR
TUNING
PTY SELECTOR
1
2
3
4, 5
or
AUTOMATIC TUNING
Notes
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When tuned in to a station, the frequency of the received
station is shown on the display. If an RDS station that
employs PS data service is received, the frequency is then
replaced by the station name. Refer to page 15 for details.
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If you tune to an FM station manually, it is received in
monaural mode automatically to increase the signal quality.
To turn off the power
Press the POWER switch again.
POWER
FM/AM
MANUAL TUNING
or
AUTO/MAN'L MONO
TUNING MODE
MHz
0
20
l00
TUNING
PTY SELECTOR
Turn “AUTO” off.
4, 22
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1 Tune to a desired station.
(Refer to the previous page for tuning procedure.)
2 Select a desired group (A – E) of preset stations
confirming it on the display.
3
4
Select a preset station number where you want to program
the station before “MEMO” goes off from the display.
* In the same way, program other stations to A2, A3 ... A8.
* You can program more stations to preset station numbers
on other groups in the same way by selecting other
groups in step 2.
11 Select the group of preset stations.
22 Select the preset station number.
Notes
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A new setting can be programmed in place of the former
one.
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For presets, the setting of the reception mode (stereo or
monaural) is stored along with the station frequency.
Memory back-up
The memory back-up circuit prevents the programmed data
from being lost even if the POWER switch is set off or the
power plug is disconnected from the AC outlet or the power is
cut due to temporary power failure. If, however, the power is
cut for more than one week, the memory may be erased. If
so, it can be re-programmed by simply following the PRESET
TUNING steps.
MANUAL PRESET TUNING
This unit can store station frequencies (selected by tuning operation) by using the PRESET STATIONS buttons. With this function,
you can recall any desired station by only pressing the corresponding PRESET STATIONS button. Up to 40 stations (8 stations x 5
groups) can be stored.
PRESET TUNING
To store stations
To recall a preset station
POWER
RDS MODE/FREQ PTY SEEK
MODE START AUTO/MAN'L MONO
EON FM/AM TUNING MODE
1
MEMORY
EDIT
MAN'L/AUTO FM
A/B/C/D/E
2
PRESET STATIONS
3
TUNING
PTY SELECTOR
4
5678
3
2, 11
A/B/C/D/E
MEMORY
MAN'L/AUTO FM
MEMO
A/B/C/D/E
Flashes on and off
for about 5 seconds.
12
PRESET STATIONS
34
5678
12
PRESET STATIONS
34
5678
MHz
PS
0
20
l00
RT CTPTY
Shows the displayed station has been
programmed to A1.
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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.
To store stations
1
2
Flashes.
The automatic preset tuning begins from A1. Received
stations are programmed to A1, A2 ... A8 sequentially.
* If more than 8 stations are received, they are also
programmed to the preset station numbers on other groups
(B, C, D and E) in that order.
When the automatic preset tuning is finished
The display shows the frequency of the last preset station.
Check the contents and the number of preset stations by
following the procedure of the section “To recall a preset
station” on page 10.
To recall a preset station
Simply follow the procedure of the section “To recall a preset
station” on page 10. A recalled station is shown by the
frequency or station name on the display.
Notes
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The automatic preset tuning search is performed through
all RDS network frequencies until stations are stored up to
E8. If the number of received stations is not enough to be
stored up to E8, the search will be finished automatically
after searching all frequencies.
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With this function, only RDS stations with sufficient signal
strength are stored automatically. If the station you want
to program is weak in signal strength, tune to it in
monaural manually and program it by following the
procedure of the section “To store stations” on page 10.
* There may be a case that this function cannot receive a
station which could be received by the automatic tuning
method. This is because this function receives a large
volume of PI (Program Identification) data along with the
station.
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If no station is received by the automatic preset tuning
search, the search finishes after “NOTHING” flashes for
about 3 seconds on the display.
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You can replace a preset station by another FM or AM
station manually by simply following the procedure of the
section “To store stations” on page 10.
Press and
hold for about
3 seconds.
POWER
RDS MODE/FREQ PTY SEEK
MODE START AUTO/MAN'L MONO
EON FM/AM TUNING MODE
1
MEMORY
EDIT
MAN'L/AUTO FM
A/B/C/D/E
2
PRESET STATIONS
3
TUNING
PTY SELECTOR
4
5678
1
2
FM/AM
MEMORY
MAN'L/AUTO FM
MHz
MEMO PS
STEREO
0
20
l00
AUTO
RT CTPTY
12
POWER
RDS MODE/FREQ PTY SEEK
MODE START AUTO/MAN'L MONO
EON FM/AM TUNING MODE
1
MEMORY
EDIT
MAN'L/AUTO FM
A/B/C/D/E
2
PRESET STATIONS
3
TUNING
PTY SELECTOR
4
5678
1 Recall the preset station on E1 (by following the method
of “To recall a preset station” on page 10).
2
3 Next, recall the preset station on A5 by following the
same method with step 1.
4
Shows the exchange of stations is completed.
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.
Flashes.
Flashes.
Lights up.
2, 4
MHz
PS
STEREO
0
20
l00
RT
CT
PTY
MHz
MEMO PS
STEREO
0
20
l00
RT CTPTY
EDIT
EDIT
MHz
MEMO
STEREO
0
20
l00
MHz
MEMO
STEREO
0
20
l00
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.
* This unit utilizes PI, PS, PTY, RT, CT and EON to receive RDS broadcast stations.
Displaying RDS data
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RECEIVING RDS STATIONS
This unit can be turned into the following five modes to display
RDS data.
PS (Program Service name) mode:
Displays the name of the RDS station now being received
instead of the frequency.
PTY (Program Type) mode:
Displays the type of the program on the RDS station now being
received. There are 15 program types to classify RDS
stations. Refer to the next page for details.
RT (Radio Text) mode:
Displays information about the program (such as title of the
song, name of the singer, etc.) on the RDS station now being
received.
CT (Clock Time) mode:
Displays current time. This signal comes from the RDS station
now being received.
EON (Enhanced Other Networks)
mode:
Automatically receives a program of the designated program
type when its broadcast starts, in place of the program now
being received. When the broadcast of the called program
ends, the previously received program (or another program on
the same station) is recalled.
PS
STEREO
0
20
l00
EON
NEWS INFO AFFAIRS SPORT
AUTO
RT CTPTY
14
News:
Short accounts of facts, events and publicly
expressed views, reportage and actuality.
Current affairs:
Topical program expanding or enlarging
upon the news, generally in different
presentation style or concept, including
documentary debate, or analysis.
Information:
Program whose purpose is to impart advice
in the widest sense, including
meteorological reports and forecasts,
consumer affairs, medical help, etc.
Sport:
Program concerned with any aspect of
sport.
Education:
Program intended primarily to educate, of
which the formal element is fundamental.
Drama:
All radio plays and serials.
Culture:
Programs concerned with any aspect of
national or regional culture, including
religious affairs, philosophy, social science,
language, theatre, etc.
Science:
Programs about the natural sciences and
technology.
Varied:
Used for mainly speech-based programs
usually of light-entertainment nature, not
covered by above categories. Examples
are: quizzes, panel games, personality
interviews, comedy and satire.
Pop:
Commercial music, which would generally
be considered to be of current popular
appeal, often featuring in current or recent
record sales charts.
Rock:
Contemporary modern music, usually
written and performed by young musicians.
M.O.R.:
(Middle of the Road Music). Common term
to describe music considered to be “easy-
listening”, as opposed to Pop, Rock or
Classical. Music in this category is often but
not always, vocal, and usually of short
duration (<5 min.)
Light classics:
Classical Musical for general, rather than
specialist appreciation. Examples of music
in this category are instrumental music, and
vocal or choral works.
Serious classics:
Performances of major orchestral works,
symphonies, chamber music etc., and
including Grand Opera.
Other music:
Musical styles not fitting into any of the
above categories. Particularly used for
specialist music, of which Jazz, Rhythm &
Blues, Folk, Country, and Reggae are
examples.
NEWS
AFFAIRS
INFO
SPORT
EDUCATE
DRAMA
CULTURE
SCIENCE
VARIED
POP M
ROCK M
M.O.R. M
LIGHT M
CLASSICS
OTHER M
Program types in the PTY mode
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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 corresponding RDS mode is now selected.
* When an RDS station is received, do not press the RDS MODE/FREQ button until one or some names of RDS modes light up on
the display. If the button is pressed before one or some names light up on the display, the mode cannot be changed. This is
because the unit has not received all of the RDS data on the station yet.
* If no name of RDS mode lights up on the display, the mode cannot be changed.
PS mode The name of the station being received is displayed.
If the station does not employ the PS data service, this mode
will not be selected.
PTY mode The type of the program on the station being received is
displayed. If the station does not employ the PTY data
service, this mode will not be selected.
(
You can make this unit search for a station which is
broadcasting a program of your desired program type. For
details, refer to the next page.)
RT mode Information about the program on the station being received
is displayed. Information is displayed by a maximum of 64
Roman Alphabets including umlaut sign. If other characters
are used on the RT data, they are displayed with under-bars.
If the station does not employ the RT data service, this mode
will not be selected.
CT mode Current time is displayed in the following form. The CT data
from the station being received changes every minute.
If the data is accidentally cut off, “CT WAIT” may light up.
If the station does not employ the CT data service, this mode
will not be selected.
Frequency The frequency of the station being received is displayed.
display mode
Notes
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RDS data service cannot be utilized by this unit if the received signal is not strong enough. Especially, the RT (Radio Text mode)
needs much data to be received, so it may occur that RT mode cannot be displayed even if other RDS modes (PS, PTY, etc.) are
displayed.
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There may be a case that RDS data reception is not possible due to poor reception conditions. If so, press the TUNING MODE
button so that “AUTO” goes off from the display. Though the reception mode is changed to monaural by this operation, when you
change the display to an RDS mode, RDS data may be displayed.
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If the signal strength gets weakened by external interference during receiving an RDS station, the RDS data service may be cut
off suddenly and “
...
WAIT” will light up on the display.
RDS MODE/FREQ
Hour Minute
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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.
1 Turn the unit into the PTY SEEK mode.
* The program type of the station now being received or
“NEWS” flashes on the display.
2 Select the desired program type.
3 Begin searching all preset RDS stations.
* “PTY HOLD” lights up on the display.
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If a station which broadcasts a program of the program
type is found, the unit stops at the station and displays the
frequency of the station. If the station has PS data, after
that, it turns into the PS mode.
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If the called station is not the desired one, press the PTY
SEEK START button once more.
The unit begins searching for another station which
brodcasts a program of the same program type.
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If no station is found, “NOTHING” appears and then
returns to frequency display. If the station has PS data,
after that, it turns into the PS mode.
* If the PTY SEEK START button is pressed once more
during searching, this mode is canceled and turns into
the frequency display. If the station has PS data, after
that, it turns into the PS mode.
To cancel this function
If the PTY SEEK MODE button is pressed once more, the
PTY SEEK mode is canceled and turns into the frequency
display. If the station has PS data, after that, it turns into the
PS mode.
POWER
RDS MODE/FREQ PTY SEEK
MODE START AUTO/MAN'L MONO
EON FM/AM TUNING MODE
1
MEMORY
EDIT
MAN'L/AUTO FM
A/B/C/D/E
2
PRESET STATIONS
3
TUNING
PTY SELECTOR
4
5678
2
1
PTY SEEK
MODE START
EON
PTY SEEK
MODE START
PS
STEREO
0
20
PTY HOLD
AUTO
RT
CT
PTY
TUNING
PTY SELECTOR
3
Flashes.
Flashes.
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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 being received.
* This function can be used only when an RDS station that employs the EON data service is received. (When such a station is
received, “EON” lights up on the display.)
1 Make sure that “EON” is illuminated on the display.
* If “EON” is not illuminated on the display, receive an (or
another) RDS station so that “EON” lights up on the
display.
2 Select a desired program type, NEWS, INFO, AFFAIRS
or SPORT.
Press once or more.
The search is performed among all preset RDS stations
in the background. If a program is found, the program is
automatically received when its broadcast starts.
3 When the broadcast of the called program ends, the
previously received program (or another program on the
same station) is recalled.
To cancel this function
Press the EON button once or more, so that no program type
name lights up on the display.
POWER
RDS MODE/FREQ PTY SEEK
MODE START AUTO/MAN'L MONO
EON FM/AM TUNING MODE
1
MEMORY
EDIT
MAN'L/AUTO FM
A/B/C/D/E
2
PRESET STATIONS
3
TUNING
PTY SELECTOR
4
5678
2
MHz
PS
STEREO
0
20
l00
EON
RT CTPTY
MHz
PS
EON
RT CT
PTY
NEWS INFO AFFAIRS SPORT
PS
EON
NEWS INFO AFFAIRS SPORT
RT CTPTY
SEEK
START
EON
Lights up.
Flashes.
PS
EON
RT CT
PTY
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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
Crackling sounds from time to time
(especially in weak signal areas).
FM stereo reception is noisy.
The STEREO indicator flickers and
reception is noisy.
There is distortion and clear reception
cannot be obtained even with a good FM
antenna.
No stereo effect even with a stereo
broadcast.
A desired station cannot be tuned in with
the automatic tuning method.
Previously preset stations can no longer
be tuned in.
Insufficient sensitivity.
A desired station cannot be tuned in with
the automatic tuning method.
There are continuous crackling and
hissing noises.
There are buzzing and whining noises
(especially in the evening).
CAUSE
Ignition noise from passing vehicles.
Noise from thermostats or other electrical
equipment.
Because of the characteristics of FM stereo
broadcasts, this is limited to cases where
the transmitter is far away or the antenna
input is poor.
Insufficient antenna input.
Not tuned correctly.
There is multipath interference.
The TUNING MODE button is set to the
manual tuning mode.
The station is too weak.
The tuner has been unplugged for a long
period.
Weak signal or loose antenna connections.
These noises result from lightning,
fluorescent lamps, motors, thermostats and
other electrical equipment.
Another station is interfering with the
received station.
A television set is being used nearby.
REMEDY
The FM antenna should be put up as high
as possible, away from the road, and a
coaxial cable used.
Attach a noise suppressor to the equipment
causing the noise.
Check the antenna connections.
Try using a high quality directional FM
antenna.
Set the TUNING MODE button to the
manual tuning mode.
Use an antenna appropriate for the
reception condition in your area.
Tune again.
Adjust antenna placement to eliminate multi-
path interference.
Set the button so that “AUTO” lights up on
the display.
Use the manual tuning method.
Use a high quality directional FM antenna.
Repeat the presetting procedure.
Tighten the AM loop antenna connections
and rotate it for best reception.
Use the manual tuning method.
Use an outdoor antenna and a ground wire.
This will help somewhat but it is difficult to
eliminate all noises.
This is impossible to remedy.
Relocate this unit away from the TV.
FM
AM
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SPECIFICATIONS
FM SECTION
Tuning Range.........................................87.5 to 108 MHz
Usable Sensitivity (DIN)
Mono (S/N 26 dB)..............................................0.9 µV
Stereo (S/N 46 dB).............................................24 µV
Image Response Ratio ...........................................80 dB
IF Response Ratio ..................................................80 dB
Spurious Response Ratio........................................70 dB
AM Suppression Ratio.............................................55 dB
Capture Ratio .........................................................1.5 dB
Alternate Channel Selectivity (two signals)
(40 kHz Dev., ±300 kHz)....................................70 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (DIN-Weighted)
Mono (40 kHz Dev.) ...........................................75 dB
Stereo (40 kHz Dev.) .........................................70 dB
Harmonic Distortion (1 kHz)
Mono (40 kHz Dev.).............................................0.1%
Stereo (40 kHz Dev.)...........................................0.2%
Stereo Separation
(40 kHz Dev.)...........................................1 kHz 45 dB
Frequency Response
30 Hz to 13 kHz.............................................0±0.5 dB
AM SECTION
Tuning Range........................................531 to 1,611 kHz
Usable Sensitivity..............................................100 µV/m
Selectivity ................................................................32 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio ..............................................50 dB
Image Response Ratio............................................40 dB
Spurious Response Ratio........................................50 dB
Harmonic Distortion; 1 kHz.......................................0.3%
AUDIO SECTION
Output Level/Impedance
FM (40 kHz Dev. 1 kHz)...............500 mV/2.2 k-ohms
AM (30% mod. 1 kHz) ..................200 mV/2.2 k-ohms
GENERAL
Power Supply................................................230V, 50 Hz
Power Consumption..................................................10W
Dimensions (W x H x D).....................435 x 86 x 293 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 to change without notice.
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