Yamaha TSX-140 User Manual

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DESKTOP AUDIO SYSTEM

TSX-132

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OWNER’S MANUAL

CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

1To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.

2Install this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place - away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture and cold. For proper ventilation, allow the following minimum clearances.

Top: 15 cm (6 in) Rear: 10 cm (4 in) Sides: 10 cm (4 in)

3Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances, motors, or transformers to avoid humming sounds.

4Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes from cold to hot, and do not locate this unit in an environment with high humidity (i.e. a room with a humidifier) to prevent condensation inside this unit, which may cause an electrical shock, fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

5Avoid installing this unit where foreign object may fall onto this unit and/or this unit may be exposed to liquid dripping or splashing. On the top of this unit, do not place:

–Other components, as they may cause damage and/or discoloration on the surface of this unit.

–Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

–Containers with liquid in them, as they may fall and liquid may cause electrical shock to the user and/or damage to this unit.

6Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth, curtain, etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If the temperature inside this unit rises, it may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

7Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet until all connections are complete.

8Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat, possibly causing damage.

9Do not use force on switches, knobs and/or cords.

10When disconnecting the power cable from the wall outlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cable.

11Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

12Only voltage specified on this unit must be used. Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. Yamaha will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than specified.

13To prevent damage by lightning, keep the power cable disconnected from a wall outlet or this unit during a lightning storm.

14Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact qualified Yamaha service personnel when any service is needed. The cabinet should never be opened for any reasons.

15When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time (i.e. vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.

16Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section on common operating errors before concluding that this unit is faulty.

17Before moving this unit, press to set the system to off, and disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.

18Condensation will form when the surrounding temperature changes suddenly. Disconnect the power cable from the outlet, then leave this unit alone.

19When using this unit for a long time, this unit may become warm. Turn the system off, then leave this unit alone for cooling.

20Install this unit near the wall outlet and where the AC power plug can be reached easily.

21The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. When you dispose of batteries, follow your regional regulations.

–Keep the batteries in a location out of reach of children. Batteries can be dangerous if a child were to put in his or her mouth.

–If the batteries grow old, the effective operation range of the remote control decreases considerably. If this happens, replace the batteries with new one as soon as possible.

–Do not use old batteries together with new ones.

–Do not use different types of batteries (such as alkaline and manganese batteries) together. Read the packaging carefully as these different types of batteries may have the same shape and color.

–Exhausted batteries may leak. If the batteries have leaked, dispose of them immediately. Avoid touching the leaked material or letting it come into contact with clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries.

–If you plan not to use the unit for a long period of time, remove the batteries from the unit. Otherwise, the batteries will wear out, possibly resulting in a leakage of battery liquid that may damage the unit.

–Do not throw away batteries with general house waste. Dispose of them correctly in accordance with your local regulations.

22Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this unit itself is turned off by . In this state, this unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

There is a chance that placing this unit too close to a CRTbased (Braun tube) TV set might impair picture color. Should this happen, move this unit away from the TV set.

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CONTENTS

NAMES OF PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ........	2
Top panel / Front panel..................................................	2
Front panel display.........................................................	3
Rear panel......................................................................	3
Remote control...............................................................	4
TURNING THE SYSTEM ON ....................................	5
ADJUSTING THE CLOCK ........................................	5
LISTENING TO YOUR iPod......................................	6
Playing music from your iPod.........................................	6
Using repeat/shuffle playback (remote control only) ......	6
LISTENING TO CD AND USB DEVICES .................	7
Listening to a CD............................................................	7
Listening to a USB device ..............................................	8
Using repeat/shuffle playback (remote control only) ......	8
LISTENING TO DAB STATIONS..............................	9
Preparing for DAB reception ..........................................	9
Selecting DAB stations.................................................	10
Presetting DAB stations (remote control only) .............	11
Selecting preset DAB stations......................................	11

LISTENING TO FM STATIONS ..............................	12
Selecting an FM station................................................	12
Presetting FM stations (remote control only) ...............	13
Selecting preset FM stations........................................	14
LISTENING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES ................	14
USING THE ALARM FUNCTION............................	15
Using “DTA Controller” to set the alarm .......................	15
Setting the alarm ..........................................................	16
Operations while the alarm sound is playing................	17
USING THE SLEEP TIMER ....................................	18
ADJUSTING THE TONE (remote control only)....	18
ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE FRONT
PANEL DISPLAY (remote control only) ...............	18
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................	19
NOTES ON DISCS AND USB DEVICES................	22
SPECIFICATIONS...................................................	23

Features

•Play back music from external devices such as your iPod/iPhone/iPad, audio/data CDs, USB devices, or external devices via the AUX, and listen to the DAB/FM.

•Use your favorite music or a beep tone as an alarm. When the set time arrives, the music you select is played at the volume that you specify, giving you the ideal start to your day (IntelliAlarm function).

•You can take advantage of more sophisticated alarm functionality by using the free “DTA Controller” application for the iPod touch/iPhone/iPad ( P. 15).

•You can easily store and recall 30 of your favorite DAB/FM stations.

•Bass, middle, and treble can be adjusted to your taste.

 About this manual

•References to the iPod appearing in this manual also include the iPhone.

•If an operation can be performed using either the buttons on the unit itself or from the remote control, the explanation will focus on operation using the main unit.

• indicates precautions for use of the unit and its feature limitations.

• indicates supplementary explanations for better use.

Supplied accessories

Remote control

DAB/FM antenna

Dock cover

USB cap

(uses a CR2032 type Lithium Battery)

Keep the USB cap out of reach of children so as to ensure that it is not mistakenly swallowed.

 How to use the remote control	 Replacing the battery in the remote control
	While pushing the release tab in
	direction , slide out the battery
	holder in direction .

Within 6 m (20')

CR2032 type

Lithium Battery

Battery insulation sheet:

Remove before using.

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NAMES OF PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

Top panel / Front panel

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aVOLUME – /+

Adjust the volume.

b (Power)

Press to turn the system on/off ( P. 5).

cSource buttons

Switch the audio source to be played.

If you press one of these while the system is off, the system will turn on and then switch the audio source.

diPod dock

Connect your iPod here (refer to “Placing your iPod in the iPod dock” below).

eAudio control buttons

Use these to operate the iPod/CD/USB device.

: Stop

: Play/Pause

/: Skip, Search backward/forward (press and hold down)

fSNOOZE/SLEEP

Set the sleep timer or switch the alarm to snooze mode ( P. 17, 18).

gUSB port

Connect your USB device/iPod/ iPhone/ iPad here ( P. 8).

When the USB device is not in use, put the USB cover in place to protect the connector.

hPRESET /

Use these buttons to select a DAB/FM station (preset) that you’ve stored ( P. 14).

iTUNING /

Tune the DAB/FM ( P. 12).

jFront panel display

The clock and other information is displayed here ( P. 3).

kENTER

Confirm a selected item or value.

lDisc slot

Insert a CD here ( P. 7).

mEJECT

Eject the CD.

n–/+

Select an item or value when setting the clock or the alarm.

oSET

Set the alarm ( P. 16).

pALARM

Switch the alarm on/off ( P. 17).

q(Headphone jack)

Connect headphones here.

 Placing your iPod in the iPod dock

Your iPod will be recharged while it is connected to the dock. However if USB is selected as the source, the iPod will not be recharged.

Dock	• Be sure to use a dock adaptor that is compatible with your iPod. If you do not use the adaptor or the adaptor is
adaptor
	not compatible, the connection could be loose or poor, which could cause damage to the connector. For details
	on dock adaptor information, please visit Apple’s official website.

• If an iPod in a protective case is forcibly connected, the connector may be damaged. Remove the protective case before connection.

• When the iPod is not in use, put the iPod dock cover in place to protect the connector.

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NAMES OF PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

Front panel display

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aIllumination sensor

Detect ambient lighting. Do not cover this sensor.

bAlarm time

This indicates the alarm time.

cRepeat/shuffle indicator

Display the playback mode ( P. 6, 8).

dSecondary indicator

Turn on if a secondary station is playing when you listen to a DAB station.

eMulti-function indicator

Display various information, including the clock time, information about the currently-playing track, and the frequency of the DAB/FM station.

Rear panel

fRemote control signal receiver

Make sure that this sensor is not obstructed ( P. 1).

gSleep indicator

Turn on if the sleep timer has been set ( P. 18).

hAlarm indicator

Turn on if the alarm has been set ( P. 17).

iWeekly alarm indicator

Shows alarm information specified using the free “DTA Controller” application for the iPod touch/iPhone/iPad ( P. 15)

aCLOCK switch

Sets the clock and specifies whether the clock will be displayed ( P. 5).

SET: Set the clock.

ON: Even when the system is off, the clock will be displayed and the alarm function will be available.

OFF: When the system is off, the clock will not be displayed and the alarm function will not be available.

bAUX

Use a commercially available 3.5 mm mini-plug cable to connect your external device here ( P. 14).

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cDAB/FM antenna connector

Connect the DAB/FM antenna here.

Be sure to stretch out the antenna.

•If reception is poor, try changing the height or direction of the antenna, or move the unit to find a location that has better reception.

•If you use a commercially available outdoor antenna instead of the supplied antenna, reception may be better.

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NAMES OF PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

Remote control

aRemote control signal transmitter

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b (Power)

Press to turn the system on/off ( P. 5).

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cSNOOZE/SLEEP

3

Set the sleep timer or switch the alarm to snooze mode

( P. 17, 18).

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dALARM

Switch the alarm on/off ( P. 17).

eSource buttons

5

Switch the audio source to be played.

If you press one of these while the system is off, the

system will turn on and then switch the audio source.

6

Press RADIO repeatedly to switch between DAB/FM.

fMENU

7

Switch the iPod menu item / Return to the previous

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menu ( P. 6).

gFOLDER  / 

9

Switch the playback folder when playing music on data

CDs or USB devices ( P. 7, 8).

Select items or edit numerical values ( P. 6, 18).

hENTER

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Confirm a selected item or value.

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p

iAudio control buttons

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Use these to operate the iPod/CD/USB device.

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Stop

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Play/Pause

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iPod control buttons

/: Skip, Search backward/forward (press and hold down)

j (Repeat)/ (Shuffle)

Play music on an iPod, CD or USB device in repeat/ shuffle mode ( P. 6, 8).

kEQ: LOW/MID/HIGH

Adjust the bass, middle or treble sound quality ( P. 18).

lTUNING /

Tune the DAB/FM ( P. 12).

mPRESET /

Select a DAB/FM station (preset) that you’ve stored ( P. 14).

nMEMORY

Store a DAB/FM station ( P. 13).

oMUTE

Mute or unmute the sound.

pVOLUME + /–

Adjust the volume.

qDISPLAY

Switch the information shown in the front panel display ( P. 6, 7, 8, 12).

rDIMMER

Adjusts the brightness of the front panel display ( P. 18).

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TURNING THE SYSTEM ON

Display (24-hour) when the system is on

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Display (24-hour) when the system is off (CLOCK switch: ON)

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Connect the power cable to an AC outlet, and press .

The system will turn on, and will be ready to play audio sources.

To turn the system off, press once again.

If you set the rear panel CLOCK switch to the OFF position ( P. 3), the clock will not be displayed when the system is off, reducing the power consumption.

		Clock display	Alarm	Recharging
		when the		your iPod in
		system is off		the iPod dock
	CLOCK switch: ON	Yes	Enabled	Yes
	CLOCK switch: OFF	No	Disabled	Yes
	(power-saving)

ADJUSTING THE CLOCK

1	Rear panel
	CLOCK	AUX
	ON
	SET	OFF

Front panel

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Rear panel

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CLOCK

AUX

ON

SET

OFF

(24-hour)

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Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

January

February

March

April

May

June

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

July

August

September

October

November

December

1Set the rear panel CLOCK switch to the SET position.

The display will indicate “CLOCK YEAR,” and the numerical value to be set will blink.

2Set the date and time.

Press the front panel –/+ buttons to edit the values, and press ENTER to confirm the settings.

Set the items in the order of year month day hour minute.

When clock setting has finished, the display will indicate “Completed!”

•	On step	2		, you can copy the time of iPod instead of
	setting time manually by setting the iPod to the iPod dock.
	The time will not be copied if the iPod is already connected.
•	On step		2	, by pressing SNOOZE/SLEEP you can select

the time format (12-hour / 24-hour).

3 When you’ve finished making settings, set

the CLOCK switch to the ON position.

The moment you set the switch to the ON position, the clock will start from 0 second.

The time settings will be reset if the unit remains unpowered for more than one week.

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LISTENING TO YOUR iPod

Playing music from your iPod

•For details on compatible iPod models, refer to “SPECIFICATIONS” (P. 23).

•Your iPod can also play back music and recharge while connected to the USB port ( P. 8).

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Dock adaptor ( P. 2)

1 Press the iPod source button to switch the audio source to iPod.

2 Set your iPod in the iPod dock ( P. 2).

3 Play the iPod.

Playback can be controlled with either the remote control, iPod or the unit ( P. 2, 4).

•If you’ve selected an audio source other than USB, performing the following operations will automatically switch the audio source to iPod and start playback even if this system is turned off.

−Connect your iPod in the playback state to the iPod dock.

−Play back the connected iPod.

•If USB is selected as the audio source, the iPod will not be charged.

•You can remove the iPod during playback.

•If iPod is selected as the audio source, the system will automatically turn off when 60 minutes have elapsed without a device being connected to the iPod dock nor any operation performed.

 iPod menu operations (remote control only)

You can use the remote control to operate your iPod.

MENU: Switch menu items / Return to the previous menu

▲/▼: Move between items in the menu ENTER: Confirm

 Display information (remote control only)

If you press DISPLAY on the remote control while a song is playing or paused, the information shown on the front panel display will be switched in the order shown at right.

Elapsed song playback time

Song name

Album name

Artist name

Using repeat/shuffle playback (remote control only)

The playback status is shown by the repeat/shuffle indicator ( P. 3) in the front panel display.

Repeat playback

Press (repeat) on the remote control repeatedly to select one of the following playback modes.

No display: Off

: One : All

Shuffle playback

Press (shuffle) on the remote control repeatedly to select one of

the following playback modes.

No display: Off

: Albums : Songs

Repeat/shuffle may not operate or be displayed correctly as shown above depending on the type of iPod used.

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LISTENING TO CD AND USB DEVICES

The unit will operate as follows when playing back tracks/files on CD/USB devices.

•If the CD/USB device being played back is stopped, the track that was being played back will start playing from the beginning of the track the next time playback begins.

•If you press while playback is stopped, tracks will play as follows the next time playback begins:

−Audio CD: Play from the first track of the CD.

−Data CD (a CD containing MP3/WMA files) or USB: Play from the first track in the folder containing the song that you last stopped.

•This unit automatically turns off the system if no operation has been performed for 60 minutes after CD/USB device playback is stopped.

For details on playable discs and files, refer to “NOTES ON DISCS AND USB DEVICES” (P. 22).

Listening to a CD

1 1 Press the CD source button to switch the

audio source to CD.

If a CD is already inserted, playback will start.

2 Insert a CD into the disc slot.

Playback starts automatically.

Playback can be controlled with either the remote control or the unit ( P. 2, 4).

Insert the CD with the label side facing upward.

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Folders and files on a data CD are played in alphabetical order.

 Skipping folders (remote control only)

While a data CD is playing, you can use the remote control’s FOLDER ▲/▼ buttons to select the folder.

 Display information (remote control only)

The folder number (only for a data CD) or the song/file number is shown for several seconds when starting playback or skipping tracks.

If you press DISPLAY on the remote control while a song is playing or paused, the information shown on the front panel display will be switched in the following order.

Audio CD				Data CD
Elapsed song playback time				Elapsed song playback time
Remaining song playback time				Song name*
Song name*				Album name*
Album name*				Artist name*
Artist name*				File name
				Folder name

* Shown only if this data is included in the song.

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