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This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2 IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables.
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Yamaha will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than specified.
This product includes the following accessories. Make sure you have all of the following parts. Remote control CONTENTS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING ...15 General... 15 iPod™ ... 15 Radio reception... 16 Remote control ... 16 SPECIFICATIONS...17 Indoor FM antenna (1.4 m (55-1/8”)) Owner’s manual DESKTOP AUDIO SYSTEM SYSTEME AUDIO DESKTOP TSX-120 OWNER’S MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI...
PREPARATION PREPARATIONS BEFORE USING THIS UNIT 1 Source buttons: AUX, FM, iPod (☞ P. 9) 2 ON/OFF: System on/off (☞ P. 4) 3 VOLUME: Volume control buttons (☞ P. 9) 4 Audio control buttons (☞ P. 9) 5 iPod dock (☞ P. 10) 6 AUX in (☞...
■ Before using the remote control ■ Using the remote control Within 6 m (20’) ■ Replacing the battery in the remote control Change the battery when the operation range of the remote control decreases. Use a straight pin to remove the cover.
PREPARATIONS BEFORE USING THIS UNIT Turning on/off the system Connect the power cable to the wall outlet. Press ON/OFF to turn on the system. When the system is on: “Hello” appears, then clock and other information are displayed. Example: iPod playback mode display When the system is off: “Good-bye”...
OPERATION USING USEFUL FUNCTIONS Using the alarm functions The unit has the dual alarm function. Each alarm time always appears on the right/left sides of the clock on the front panel display. When the alarm is set to on, the alarm indicator and time light up.
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USING USEFUL FUNCTIONS 2 Select the beep sound. 5 kinds of beep sounds are stored on the unit. The BEEP screen is skipped automatically if you select MUSIC/BEEP+MUSIC in step 1. You can preview the currently displayed beep sound by pressing SNOOZE/SLEEP when you select the beep sound.
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■ Using the snooze function When the beep sound, music, or both are played back, you can set the snooze function. Set the snooze function. The function differs depending on the alarm type you set in TYPE (☞ P. 5). BEEP: The beep sound stops by pressing SNOOZE/ SLEEP, and resumes after 5 minutes.
USING USEFUL FUNCTIONS Setting sleeping mode You can set the time to turn off the system automatically. Select the sleep time. When the sleep function is on, the SLEEP indicator lights You can also operate this function with SLEEP on the remote control.
:Press one of the Source buttons to select the desired source.* :Press to control the volume. :Press to turn off the sound. Press again to resume the volume. * Even when the system is off, you can start playback of the desired source by pressing one of the Source buttons, without pressing ON/OFF.
LISTENING TO iPod™ AND EXTERNAL SOURCES Listening to your iPod™ Notes • The unit is compatible with iPod touch, iPod (Click Wheel including iPod classic), iPod nano and iPod mini. • You can remove your iPod whenever you want. • Some features may not be available depending on the model or the software version of your iPod.
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■ Switching the playback information display Switch the display in iPod playback mode. Press repeatedly. You can change the information display as follows. Song number and elapsed time (default setting) ↓ Song number and remaining time ↓ Song name ↓ Artist name ↓...
LISTENING TO iPod™ AND EXTERNAL SOURCES Playing back external sources ■ Playing back normally Connect your portable audio device to the AUX terminal using a commercially available 3.5 mm mini plug cable. Note Turn down the volume of this unit and your portable audio device before connection.
LISTENING TO FM RADIO STATIONS Connecting antennas Indoor FM antenna (supplied) Notes • The antenna should be stretched out. • If radio reception is poor, change the height, direction, or placement of the antenna. • If you use an outdoor antenna instead of the supplied FM antenna, reception will be better.
LISTENING TO FM RADIO STATIONS Complete the manual preset. • You can preset up to 30 FM stations. • You can delete a preset station by pressing FUNCTION → → Center to select PRESET DELETE. MENU Note When you perform the auto preset, all stored stations are cleared and the new stations are stored.
In case of a problem with the unit, check the following list first. If you cannot solve your problem with the suggested solutions or if your problem is not listed below, turn off and unplug the unit, and consult the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center.
TROUBLESHOOTING You cannot operate from the iPod. The playback information is not displayed on the front panel display. “Unknown iPod” appears on the front panel display after you set the iPod. Radio reception Problem The preset selecting function does not work. Too much noise during stereo broadcast.
■ PLAYER SECTION iPod • Supported iPod... iPod touch, iPod (Click Wheel including iPod classic), iPod nano, iPod mini AUX IN • Input connector ...STEREO L/R: 3.5 Φ STEREO mini Jack ■ AMPLIFIER SECTION • Minimum RMS output power per channel ...15 W + 15 W •...