SPHINX MYTH 7 User Manual

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USER MANUAL

MYTH 7

TUNER

SPHINX Myth 7

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1. UNPACKING.......................................................................................................................................3

2. SPHINX WARRANTY CARD ..............................................................................................................3

3. THE TUNER AT A GLANCE...............................................................................................................4

Front panel...................................................................................................................................................4

Rear panel ...................................................................................................................................................5

4. DISPLAY .............................................................................................................................................6

5. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS..............................................................................................7

Installation....................................................................................................................................................7

Power supply ...............................................................................................................................................7

Connecting the amplifier..............................................................................................................................7

Connecting the optical cable........................................................................................................................7

Connecting the antenna...............................................................................................................................7

Power on/off................................................................................................................................................. 7

Antenna input sensitivity..............................................................................................................................7

Selecting AM or FM .....................................................................................................................................8

Auto Tuning..................................................................................................................................................8

Manual Tuning.............................................................................................................................................8

Bandwidth selection.....................................................................................................................................8

FM reception mono/stereo...........................................................................................................................9

Station Memory ............................................................................................................................................ 9

Storing a station in memory.........................................................................................................................9

Recalling a station from memory .................................................................................................................9

Clearing a memory location.......................................................................................................................10

RDS (Radio Data System).........................................................................................................................10

Radiotext.................................................................................................................................................... 10

Clock-Time.................................................................................................................................................10

Program Type recognition (PTY) ...............................................................................................................10

Assigning station names ............................................................................................................................ 10

Editing data................................................................................................................................................10

Erasing a station name..............................................................................................................................10

Storing information.....................................................................................................................................10

Selecting display mode..............................................................................................................................11

Last Station Memory..................................................................................................................................11

7. IMPORTANT INFORMATION...........................................................................................................12

RDS Radio Data System ...........................................................................................................................12

Program Type (PTY)..................................................................................................................................12

Language selection....................................................................................................................................13

8. SPHINX REMOTE CONTROL..........................................................................................................14

Toetsen......................................................................................................................................................14

Operation...................................................................................................................................................15

Selecting without switching........................................................................................................................15

Batteries.....................................................................................................................................................15

Encountering problems..............................................................................................................................15

9. CARE AND MAINTENANCE.............................................................................................................16

10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................................................................16

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Congratulations with your purchase of the
Sphinx Myth 7!

You are now part of an ever increasing group of
quality conscious audiophiles using Sphinx
products.
We are very proud of the tradition connected to the
SPHINX name especially concerning audio quality
perfection.
This manual will help you to gain a maximum
amount of pleasure and quality from your new
Sphinx Myth 7.

This FM/AM tuner is extremely simple to use and
uses the newest technologies and high tech
designs. Some examples: a highly sensitive super
low noise FM tuner section, 59 station preset
memories, Auto Seek automatic tuning, automatic
station programming, wide/narrow bandwidth select
button, Radio Data System and a remote control.

To obtain the maximum quality from this tuner it is
necessary to use it with top quality audio
components. So preferably use it with other Sphinx
components.

Your local dealer will be able to answer any
questions concerning other Sphinx audio
components.

1. UNPACKING

Before leaving the factory every Myth 7 is subjected
to stringent and extensive technical and exterior
quality inspections.
This ensures you will enjoy many years of high
quality radio reception from a perfect looking
product.
After unpacking your Myth 7 we therefore
recommend you carefully check it for any transport
damage.
In case of damage: please contact your Sphinx
dealer immediately and retain all packing materials
for possible proof of damage and possible claims.

Even if the component is in perfect condition you
still should keep the packing materials. If you need
to transport your Myth 7 at a later time it will be best
protected by the original packing materials.

2. SPHINX WARRANTY CARD

Please take this opportunity to fill out the enclosed
warranty card now! Follow the instructions on the
card or consult your dealer.
Please send the card as soon as possible to the
return address (within 14 days after purchase).

Please read this manual carefully before you
install or use the Myth 7. It is important to
familiarise yourself with the special
functions, operation and possibilities of the
Sphinx Myth 7.

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3. THE TUNER AT A GLANCE

Front panel

1. Receptor window: for the IR signals from the
remote control.

2. TUN ÙÙ ÚÚ: To start the automatic station
search (depress for at least 3 seconds: AUTO
TUNING) or to increase or decrease the
frequency step-by-step (MANUAL TUNING).

3. STAT ÙÙ ÚÚ: To select a higher or lower
numbered station memory.

4. PROG ÙÙ ÚÚ: To select Program Type (see also
chapter 7. Important Information).

5. N/W: To select “narrow” or “wide” reception
bandwidth (FM only).

6. DEL: To clear a single memory or all memories
(for this hold button depressed for more than
10 seconds).

7. STBY: To switch the component on and off.
The LED next to the button indicates the
selected function (red: stand-by).

8. DISPLAY

9. MEM: To store a tuned station in the first
available memory.

10. EDIT: To select the input mode for assigning a
station name.

11. DISP: To select between Station Frequency,
Programmed Name or (for RDS) Program
Service Name, Radiotext and Clock-Time.

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Rear panel

1. Antenna: antenne-aansluiting 75Ω. Sluit hier de
Antenna: 75 Ω antenna input to connect coax

cable from your external antenna (ANTENNA)
(coax DIN 45 325).

2. Cable: 75 Ω antenna input to connect coax
cable from your cable system (CABLE) (coax
DIN 45 325)

3. AM/Loop antenna: To connect an external AM
antenna. Antenna: To connect the earth wire of
the external antenna.

4. Output: Unbalanced stereo output, connect to
the tuner inputs of the amplifier with a cinch
cable.

5. Warning!: This shows important information
about the safety regulations for the Myth-7.

6. Manufacturer’s label: This shows important
data for the component, such as serial number
and mains power voltage.

7. Antenna Switch: To select between external
Antenna (FM) and Cable (CAS) input.

8. Control In: To connect the optical cable from
the switching source.
Control Out: To connect the optical cable
leading to the next component.

9. AC Power: Connect the cable to a 230 - 240
VAC power outlet.
ON/OFF: Mains power switch for the tuner.