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DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE
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3 DISC VCD CHANGER
PTY SELECT PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E
VOLUME
DOWN UP
STANDBY TIMER
YMERSION B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT INPUT
PUSH OPEN
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM GX–500 MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM GX-500VCD
STANDBY/ON
DOLBY B NR
AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK
DIRECTION
OWNER’S MANUAL
OWNER’S MANUAL
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Unpacking l After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained. l l Main unit l Speakers l l DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE 3–DISC VCD CHANGER PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E VOLUME DOWN UP STANDBY TIMER YMERSION B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT INPUT MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM GX–500VCD STANDBY/ON DOLBY B NR AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK l Speaker cords DIRECTION l l Remote control l 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PRESET 6 7 8 9 0 AB C D E TIME PROG R. TIME EDIT +10 MODE REPEAT RANDOM TUNER TUNER
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Setting this system 20 cm 20 cm 20 cm 1 cm 1 cm 20 cm 20 cm 20 cm 20 cm 20 cm English Set this system allowing enough spaces around and behind the main unit to assure good ventilation. Be sure not to place another unit or any object on top of the main unit to prevent the ventilation holes from being obstructed. Otherwise, it may cause fire or damage to the main unit. Note When placing the speakers apart from the main unit, be sure to allow a spa
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Front panel DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE C, – 3 DISC VCD CHANGER 1 PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E D, 2 E, VOLUME DOWN UP 3 STANDBY TIMER 4 F 5 G H YMERSION B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT INPUT 6 I, 7 KARAOKE RANDOM REPEAT TIME BASS TREBLE PHONES MIC MIXING 1 MIC 2 HOUR MIN 8 J, MODE DOLBY NR REC/PAUSE AUTO/MANUAL MEMORY DISPLAY MAX MIN TIMER TIME ADJ 9 K L STANDBY/ON 0 M A N B DOLBY B NR AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK DIRECTION a 4 4 4
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Amplifier/tuner 1 Display 9 MIC (1, 2) [p. 31] H INPUT( / ) [p. 9, 18, 22, 28] TUNER → TAPE → VCD/CD → AUX/MD 0 BASS/TREBLE [p. 30] ↑ 2 Remote control sensor I HOUR [p. 7, 33] A MIC MIXING [p. 31] 3 TIMER J MIN [p. 7, 33] B Front cover K DISPLAY [p. 7, 33] 4 STANDBY [p. 9] C / [p. 18, 19] L MEMORY [p. 19, 20] 5 B. BOOST [p. 30] TIME ADJ [p. 7] D A/B/C/D/E [p. 19] 6 YMERSION [p. 30] M STANDBY/ON [p. 9] E PRESET/TUNING/BAND [p. 18] N AUTO/MANUAL [p. 18] 7 KARAOKE [p. 31] TIMER [p. 33] F VOLUME
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Remote control 1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 2 F 6 7 8 PRESET 6 7 8 PRESET 6 7 8 9 0 6 7 8 9 0 9 AB C D E AB C D E 3 TIME PROG R. TIME EDIT +I0 TIME PROG R. TIME EDIT +I0 G MODE REPEAT RANDOM TUNER H MODE REPEAT RANDOM TUNER TUNER TUNER / 0 VCD CD I VCD/CD DISC SKIP J DISC SKIP K TIME INDEX RETURN SELECT TIME INDEX RETURN SELECT L KARAOKE INTRO DIGEST DIRECTION KARAOKE INTRO DIGEST TAPE 4 A REC/PAUSE MN B KEY/ECHO YMERSION BASS BOOST MUSIC 5 LEVEL C 6 INPUT VOLUME DIRECTION POWER SLE
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Amplifier/tuner 1 Transmission window 8 SLEEP [p. 34] [p. 4] 9 PRESET ( / ) [p. 19] 2 Numeric buttons 0 TUNER [p. 18] A YMERSION [p. 30] [p. 19] B BASS BOOST [p. 30] 3 A, B, C, D, E [p. 19] C MUSIC [p. 29] 4 KARAOKE [p. 31] D VOLUME (+/–) [p. 29] 5 KEY/ECHO [p. 32] E INPUT ( / ) [p. 9, 18, 22, 28] 6 LEVEL ( / ) [p. 32] TUNER → TAPE → VCD/CD → AUX/MD 7 POWER [p. 9] ↑ CD/Video CD player F Numeric buttons K DISC SKIP [p. 10] Q SELECT [p. 16] L ( )/ ( ) R [p. 9] [p. 10] [p. 11, 16] S E
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English Thank you for purchasing this YAMAHA product. We hope it will give you many years of trouble-free enjoyment. For the best performance, read this manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your YAMAHA product. Contents Page Page Precautions................................................. 1 Tuning operation ...................................... 17 Automatic tuning .................................................... 18 Features .....................................................
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English Precautions: Read this before operating your system n To assure the finest performance, please read this manual n The voltage to be used must be the same as that specified carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. on this system. Using this system with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may result in a fire or other n Choose the installation location of this system carefully. types of accidents causing damage. YAMAHA will not be Avoid placing it in direct sun
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Precautions: Read this before operating your system FREQUENCY STEP switch This system is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if (China and General models only) this system itself is turned off. This state is called the Because the interstation frequency spacing differs in standby mode. different areas, set the FREQUENCY STEP switch (located In this state, this system is designed to consume a certain at the rear) according to the frequency
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English Features Tape Deck General c Automatic Synchronized Recording with c High Power Output CD or Video CD 100W + 100W (6Ω) RMS, 10% THD, 1 kHz c EDIT Function Useful for Recording c Multi-use Timer/Sleep Timer CD(s) c SUBWOOFER Output for Low Frequency c Automatic Reverse Expansion c Dolby B Type Noise Reduction System c Remote Control Capability Tuner c YMERSION c 40 Station Preset Tuning c BASS BOOST c Automatic Preset Tuning c 5-Band Spectrum Analyzer c 3 Preset Graphic Equalizer Modes Ka
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30° Preparations and connections Installing batteries in the remote control 1. Turn the remote control over and remove the battery 1 compartment cover by pulling it up while pressing the edge of the cover in the direction of the mark. 2. Insert the batteries (AA, R6, UM-3 type) according to the polarity markings on the inside of the battery compartment. 3 3. Attach the battery compartment cover. Notes c Remove the batteries if the remote control is not used for an extended period of time. 2
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English Preparations and connections Connections Never plug the AC supply lead of this system into the AC outlet until all connections are completed. (Singapore model) SUBWOOFER INPUT OUT ANTENNA FM GND AM 75Ω UNBAL. DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL Subwoofer system TV MODE PAL AUTO NTSC (Separate purchase) SUBWOOFER VIDEO SIGNAL OUT MONITOR OUT RL AUX/MD RL OUT MAINS IN RL 6 Ω MIN SEE OW 6 Ω MIN./SPEAKER SEE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR CON FOR CONNECTION. FRONT SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS To AC outlet R L Speakers m C
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Preparations and connections m Antenna connection (1) ANTENNA (1) Supplied FM antenna FM GND AM Connect the FM antenna wire to the corresponding terminal and direct the FM antenna wire to the direction where the strongest signal can be received. 75Ω UNBAL. (2) Supplied AM loop antenna Connect the AM loop antenna wires to the corresponding terminals. Position the AM loop antenna for optimum reception. ANTENNA FM GND AM 75Ω UNBAL. Notes DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL c When static is still heard even after a
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English Preparations and connections Setting the clock 1 While the power is on, press DISPLAY to display the time. DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE 2 While holding TIME ADJ pressed, press HOUR and set the 3–DISC VCD CHANGER hour. PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E * Press HOUR once to advance the time by 1 hour. Press and hold to advance continuously. VOLUME DOWN UP STANDBY TIMER 3 While holding TIME ADJ pressed, press MIN and set the YMERSION B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT INPUT minute. KARAOKE RANDO
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CD/Video CD player operation Display information Each indicator mentioned with a number on pages 9 –16 corresponds to the indicator with the same number on this page. 12 3 TRACK 100 350 1K 3.5K 10K TOTAL REM VCD PBC RANDOM CD 12 3 4 5 6 MUSIC PROGRAM S F REP 78 910 11 12 PROG VOLUME 13 14 15 OVER 15 49 5 67 8 0 A B 1 TRACK (track number) 8 RANDOM 2 Time display 9 Music calendar Track numbers on the currently selected disc will be 3 Disc indicator illuminated (up to the number 15). The disc
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English CD/Video CD player operation Basic play For Video CDs * 4 When you play a Video CD, turn on the TV monitor connected to this system. 1 Turn on the power. 2 Select the CD/Video CD player by pressing INPUT or until “VCD/CD” (2) appears on the display. 4 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE 3, 5 4 Place discs on the table, label side upward. 3–DISC VCD CHANGER * Up to three discs can be loaded on the table. PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E To
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CD/Video CD player operation To change the disc play mode DISC (1, 2, 3) If necessary, change the disc play mode by pressing MODE on the remote control. DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE Single disc play mode: Only the designated disc is played. All disc play mode: All discs on the disc tray are played sequentially. PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E VOLUME Lights up only when the all disc play DOWN UP mode is selected. YMERSION B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT INPUT KARAOKE RANDOM REPEAT TIME To select
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English CD/Video CD player operation To play the desired track (Skip) DISC (1, 2, 3) DISC CHANGE Press to skip forward or to skip backward. Press once for each track to be skipped. DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE Note This function can also be performed while the CD/Video CD player is stopped. Press / when the desired track number ( ) appears on the track number display. Play will begin from the beginning of the track. PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E / VOLUME DOWN UP ( ) T
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CD/Video CD player operation Program play DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE You can program up to 20 tracks in any desired order. 1 When the CD/Video CD player is stopped, press PROG to prepare for programming. * “PROG” (A) and “P-01” (2) will light up on the display, PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E and all track numbers on the selected disc (9) will begin 5 VOLUME flashing. DOWN UP 2 If necessary, select the desired disc by pressing DISC SKIP. * Just after you change the disc, the CD/Vid
