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Yamaha TX-670RDS manual

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  • Page 1

    TX -670RDS Natural Sound AM/FM Stereo T uner Syntonisateur AM/FM stéréo de la série “Natural Sound” “Natural Sound” MW/UKW -Stereo-T uner Natural Sound AM/FM stereotuner Sintonizzatore stereo AM/FM a suono naturale Sintonizador estéreo de AM/FM de sonido natural Natural Sound Stereo T uner O WNER’S MANU AL MODE D’EMPLOI BEDIENUNGSAN[...]

  • Page 2

    2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ● After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained. ACCESSOIRES FOURNIS ● Après le déballage, vérifier que les pièces suivantes sont incluses. MITGELIEFERTE ZUBEHÖRTEILE ● Nach dem Auspacken überprüfen, ob die folgenden Teile vorhanden sind. MEDFÖLJANDE TILLBEHÖR ● Kontrollera efter det apparaten[...]

  • Page 3

    FEA TURES • Multi-Functions for RDS Broadcast Reception • 40 Station Random Access Preset Tuning • Manual Station Name Input Capability • Automatic Preset Tuning for RDS Stations • Multi-Status Station Memory • Rotary Encoder Tuning • Direct PLL Synthesizer Tuning • 2-Position IF Mode Select Button • BLEND Button • Remote Contro[...]

  • Page 4

    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[...]

  • Page 5

    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 [...]

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    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. 6 CONNECTIONS T O THE AMPL[...]

  • Page 7

    1 2 Select the reception band (FM or AM) while watching the display. 3 4 For FM reception, set the MODE , BLEND and IF MODE buttons as desired. (Refer to page 8 for details.) 5 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. 6 If t[...]

  • Page 8

    1 Follow steps 1 and 2 on the previous page. 2 3 For FM reception, set the MODE , BLEND and IF MODE buttons as desired. 4 Tune to a desired station manually. MANU AL TUNING 8 Other functions to impr ove FM reception signal quality MODE button Normally, press this button so that the “AUTO ST” indicator illuminates. When receiving an FM stereo br[...]

  • Page 9

    1 Tune to a desired station. (Refer to pages 7–8 for tuning procedure.) 2 Select a desired page (A – E) of preset station buttons while watching the display. 3 4 Press a preset station button before “MEMORY” goes off from the display. * In the same way, program other stations to A2, A3 ... A8. * You can program more stations to the preset s[...]

  • Page 10

    10 1 Tune to a desired station. (Refer to pages 7–8 for tuning procedures.) 2 In FM reception: A station name is displayed or “NO PS” flashes. * If “NO PS” flashes, proceed to the next step while flashing. If “NO PS” disappears before proceeding to the next step, press the FREQ/PS/PTY button again. In AM reception: “– – – – [...]

  • Page 11

    11 English A UT OMA TIC 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 to the preset station buttons in the same way as in the manual preset tun[...]

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    12 1 Recall the preset station on E1 (by following the method of “To recall a preset station” on page 9). 2 3 Next, recall the preset station on A5 by following the same method with step 1. 4 After flashing is stopped, the exchange of stations is completed. EXCHANGING PRESET ST A TIONS You can exchange the places of two preset stations each oth[...]

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    13 English 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 Id[...]

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    14 T o 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. PS mode The name of the station being received is displayed. (If you had stored a na[...]

  • Page 15

    1 2 Turn the unit into the PS mode. * If “NO PS” flashes, proceed to the next step while flashing. If “NO PS” disappears before you proceed to the next step, press the FREQ/PS/PTY button again. 3 4 Select the first letter or numeral of the station name. * By turning the TUNING control, the display will change letters and numerals in sequenc[...]

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    16 Calling a preset RDS station b y the program type (PTY SEEK) By designating a program type, the unit automatically searches RDS stations of that program type from among all preset stations. * There are 15 program types to classify RDS stations. For details, refer to page 13. 1 Turn the unit into the PTY mode. * If “NO PTY” flashes, proceed t[...]

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    17 English Calling the best quality RDS station which br oadcasts the same pr ogram (AF SEEK) This function automatically searches 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 Id[...]

  • Page 18

    18 REMO TE CONTR OL TRANSMITTER (separate pur chase) Functions Battery installation Battery replacement If you find that the remote control transmitter must be used closer to the main unit, the batteries are weak. Replace both batteries with new ones. Notes ● Use only AA, R6, UM-3 batteries for replacement. ● Be sure the polarities are correct.[...]

  • Page 19

    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 Automatic t[...]

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    20 SPECIFICA TIONS FM SECTION Tuning Range [U.K. and Europe models] ...........................87.5 to 108 MHz 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity (IHF) [U.K. model] 75 ohms Mono ........................................1.55 µV (15.1 dBf) 75 ohms Stereo (NARROW) ......................21 µV (37.7 dBf) Usable Sensitivity [U.K. model] 75 ohms, 1 kHz, 100% mod[...]

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    YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A. YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA YAMAHA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR. 22-34, 25462 RELLINGEN BEI HAMBURG, F.R. OF GERMANY YAMAHA ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 7731[...]