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Natural Sound Mini Component System
Sistema de Componentes con Sonido Natural
GX-3: TCD-GX3 + KMA-GX3 + NX-GX3
GX-3
RANDOM
REPEAT
TIME
EDIT
RANDOM
REPEAT
TIME
EDIT
LOCATION
LOCATION
MUSIC
MUSIC
USER
MEMORY
USER
MEMORY
POWER
POWER
STANDBY
PHONES
DISPLAY
FM/AM
STANDBY
PHONES
DISPLAY
FM/AM
TAPE
TAPE
MIC MIXING
KARAOKE
MIC MIXING
KARAOKE
MIC
MIC
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
PLAYBACK
A
PLAYBACK
EJECT
EJECT
A
DECK A/B
A
DECK A/B
Active Servo
Technology
OPEN/CLOSE
OPEN/CLOSE
VOLUME
VOLUME
Active Servo
Active Servo
Technology
Technology
PRESET
TUNING
PRESET
TUNING
AUTO/MAN'L MEMORY
AUTO/MAN'L MEMORY
HOUR
HOUR
MIN
MIN
TIME ADJ
TIMER
TIME ADJ
TIMER
CD
TUNER
CD
TUNER
AUX
AUX
MODE
DOLBY NR
DUBBING
TIMER REC
MODE
DOLBY NR
DUBBING
TIMER REC
B
NORMAL
HIGH
B
NORMAL
HIGH
A
B
B
REC/PLAYBACK
REC/PLAYBACK
EJECT
EJECT
PLAY
PLAY
REC/
REC/
B
DIRECTION
PAUSE
B
DIRECTION
PAUSE
OWNER'S MANUAL
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
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- Page 1 GX-3 Natural Sound Mini Component System Sistema de Componentes con Sonido Natural GX-3: TCD-GX3 + KMA-GX3 + NX-GX3 OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE RANDOM REPEAT TIME EDIT RANDOM REPEAT TIME EDIT VOLUME VOLUME LOCATION LOCATION MUSIC MUSIC USER MEMORY USER MEMORY Active Servo...
- Page 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ACCESORIOS INCLUIDOS Remote control transmitter Controlador remoto AM loop antenna Antena de cuadro AM System connector cables Cables de conexión del sistema After unpacking, check that the following parts are included. Desembale el aparato y verificar que los siguientes accesorios están en la caja. Batteries (size AAA, R03) Pilas (tamaño AAA, R03) POWER...
- Page 3 TCD-GX3 1 2 3 4 RANDOM REPEAT LOCATION MUSIC USER MEMORY POWER STANDBY PHONES E F G NORMAL PM AM FM AUTO STEREO MEMORY TU NED TIMER S LEEP VOLUME 0 A B C TIME EDIT PRESET TUNING DISPLAY FM/AM HOUR TUNER TAPE...
- Page 4 KMA-GX3 MIC MIXING EJECT NX-GX3 MODE DOLBY NR KARAOKE PLAYBACK REC/PLAYBACK DECK A/B DIRECTION DUBBING TIMER REC NORMAL HIGH EJECT PLAY REC/ PAUSE...
- Page 5 POWER TUNER TAPE FM/AM DISPLAY SLEEP CD/TUNER PLAY/PAUSE STOP TIME REPEAT PROG TAPE EDIT RANDOM MUSIC LOCATION USER POWER TUNER TAPE FM/AM DISPLAY SLEEP CD/TUNER PLAY/PAUSE STOP TIME REPEAT PROG TAPE EDIT RANDOM HI J MUSIC LOCATION USER 0.2 m – 6 m (8”...
- Page 6 OUTPUT INPUT SYSTEM CONNECTOR SYSTEM CONNECTOR OUTPUT To AC outlet Al tomacorriente POWER TUNER TAPE FM/AM...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION 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. FEATURES • 35W + 35W (8 ) Output Power, 10% THD, 1 kHz •... - Page 8 Using this product with a higher voltage than that which is specified is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of accident causing damage. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than that which is specified.
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Page 9: Precautions
PRECAUTIONS: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT CAUTION FOR CARRYING THIS UNIT Be sure not to carry or tip this unit with a disc remaining in it. The apparatus is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the apparatus itself is turned off. -
Page 10: Names Of Controls And Indicators
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (See figure on page at the beginning part of this manual.) TCD-GX3 (CD player/pre-amplifier/tuner) RANDOM Button REPEAT Button TIME Button EDIT Button Disc Table Stop Button: Play/Pause Button: OPEN/CLOSE Button Skip Buttons: (Search Buttons: LOCATION Button MUSIC Button Equalizer Control Buttons USER Button... - Page 11 NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (See figure on page at the beginning part of this manual.) KMA-GX3 (Tape deck/power amplifier) MIC (Microphone) Jack MIC MIXING (Microphone Mixing) Level Control KARAOKE Button Remote Control Sensor Reverse MODE Selector Button and Indicators DOLBY B NR Button and Indicator DUBBING (NORMAL/HIGH) Buttons and Indicators...
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Page 12: Remote Control Transmitter
REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Loading the batteries for the remote control transmitter (See figure on page Remove the battery compartment cover. (Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow on the cover.) Insert 2 “AAA” (R03) batteries into the battery compartment. -
Page 13: Connections
CONNECTIONS 15m (49 feet) 7.5m (25 feet) Earth rod UNBAL. Switching the frequency step The frequency step can be switched between 9 kHz and 10 kHz by following the procedure described below. If the current setting is not proper for your area, switch it to the other setting. -
Page 14: Turning The Power On/Off To This System
TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF TO THIS SYSTEM (See figure on page If the AC supply lead is connected to the AC outlet, this system can be turned ON and OFF (STANDBY mode) by pressing the POWER switch on the front panel of TCD-GX3 or the POWER switch on the remote control transmitter. -
Page 15: Compact Disc Player Operation
COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION POWER POWER TUNER TAPE POWER FM/AM DISPLAY SLEEP CD/TUNER PLAY/PAUSE STOP TIME REPEAT PROG TAPE EDIT RANDOM MUSIC LOCATION USER CD playback 2, 4 Press the CD input selector button. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc table. Place a disc on the table, label side up. - Page 16 COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION POWER TUNER TAPE FM/AM DISPLAY SLEEP CD/TUNER PLAY/PAUSE STOP TIME REPEAT PROG TAPE EDIT RANDOM MUSIC LOCATION USER Direct operation Even when an input source other than CD player is selected, pressing the play/pause button will start playback directly. In this case, if the tape deck is playing back a tape, it will be stopped automatically.
- Page 17 COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION POWER TUNER TAPE FM/AM DISPLAY SLEEP CD/TUNER PLAY/PAUSE STOP TIME REPEAT PROG TAPE EDIT RANDOM MUSIC LOCATION USER “Skip search” and “Manual search” are performed using the same buttons. Skip search The beginning of any track can be found automatically. Load a disc and begin playback.
- Page 18 COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION TIME POWER TUNER TAPE FM/AM DISPLAY SLEEP CD/TUNER PLAY/PAUSE STOP TIME REPEAT PROG TAPE EDIT RANDOM MUSIC LOCATION USER Display information during programming Music calendar TRACK TRACK Next playback order Selected track number Total playing time Program play You can program up to 30 tracks in any desired order.
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Page 19: Repeat Play
COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION POWER TUNER TAPE FM/AM DISPLAY SLEEP CD/TUNER PLAY/PAUSE STOP TIME REPEAT PROG TAPE EDIT RANDOM MUSIC LOCATION USER R EP EA T of f SI N GL E REP EA T FU LL Repeat play An entire disc, a single track or a programmed sequence can be continuously repeated. - Page 20 COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION POWER TUNER TAPE FM/AM DISPLAY SLEEP CD/TUNER PLAY/PAUSE STOP TIME REPEAT PROG TAPE EDIT RANDOM MUSIC LOCATION USER POWER TUNER TAPE TRACK FM/AM DISPLAY SLEEP CD/TUNER PLAY/PAUSE STOP TIME REPEAT PROG TAPE EDIT RANDOM MUSIC TRACK LOCATION USER TRACK...
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Page 21: Tuning Operation
TUNING OPERATION POWER TUNER TAPE FM/AM DISPLAY SLEEP CD/TUNER PLAY/PAUSE STOP TIME REPEAT PROG TAPE EDIT RANDOM MUSIC LOCATION USER Normally, if station signals are strong and there is no interference, quick automatic-search tuning (Automatic tuning) is possible. However, if signals of the station you want to select are weak, you must tune to it manually (Manual tuning). -
Page 22: Preset Tuning
TUNING OPERATION POWER TUNER TAPE FM/AM DISPLAY SLEEP CD/TUNER PLAY/PAUSE STOP TIME REPEAT PROG TAPE EDIT RANDOM MUSIC LOCATION USER Preset tuning This unit can store station frequencies selected by tuning operation. With this function, you can select any desired station by only calling the corresponding preset station number. -
Page 23: Tape Deck Operation
TUNING OPERATION TAPE DECK OPERATION Detection hole To recall a preset station Select the reception band (FM or AM) of the station you want to recall by pressing the FM/AM button while watching the display. Select the preset station number to which the station is stored by pressing the preset station number buttons on the remote control transmitter or the PRESET buttons on the front panel. - Page 24 TAPE DECK OPERATION POWER TUNER TAPE FM/AM DISPLAY SLEEP CD/TUNER PLAY/PAUSE STOP TIME REPEAT PROG TAPE EDIT RANDOM MUSIC LOCATION USER Tape A or tape B playback Press the TAPE input selector button. Open the DECK A or DECK B cassette compartment by pressing the EJECT button.
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Page 25: Winding The Tape
TAPE DECK OPERATION POWER TUNER TAPE FM/AM DISPLAY SLEEP CD/TUNER PLAY/PAUSE STOP TIME REPEAT PROG TAPE EDIT RANDOM MUSIC LOCATION USER Winding the tape If during playback, first press the stop Next press the fast wind wind the tape. Press the stop button to stop. - Page 26 TAPE DECK OPERATION DISPLAY SLEEP CD/TUNER PLAY/PAUSE STOP TIME REPEAT PROG TAPE EDIT RANDOM MUSIC LOCATION USER Dolby NR (Noise Reduction) system This unit employs the most popular Dolby B type noise reduction system. If a tape recorded with a different type of Dolby noise reduction is played back on this system, a good sound quality will not be obtained.
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Page 27: Recording A Compact Disc
RECORDING A COMPACT DISC POWER TUNER TAPE FM/AM DISPLAY SLEEP CD/TUNER PLAY/PAUSE STOP TIME REPEAT PROG TAPE EDIT RANDOM MUSIC LOCATION USER • When recording important selections, be sure to make a preliminary test to ensure that the desired source material is being properly recorded with good sound quality. - Page 28 RECORDING A COMPACT DISC POWER TUNER TAPE FM/AM DISPLAY SLEEP CD/TUNER PLAY/PAUSE STOP TIME REPEAT PROG TAPE EDIT RANDOM MUSIC LOCATION USER Recording CD on both sides of a tape automatically Press the CD input selector button and load the disc to be recorded.
- Page 29 RECORDING A COMPACT DISC POWER TUNER TAPE FM/AM DISPLAY SLEEP CD/TUNER PLAY/PAUSE STOP TIME REPEAT PROG TAPE EDIT RANDOM MUSIC LOCATION USER Automatic tape-editing This convenient feature can be used to program tracks on a disc for recording to tape. By only memorizing the tape’s total possible recording time, the unit will automatically program tracks so they will fit onto the tape with the least amount of unrecorded space remaining at each end of the tape.
- Page 30 RECORDING A COMPACT DISC POWER TUNER TAPE FM/AM DISPLAY SLEEP CD/TUNER PLAY/PAUSE STOP TIME REPEAT PROG TAPE EDIT RANDOM MUSIC LOCATION USER To cancel tape-editing function Before recording, press the stop To stop recording Press the stop (At this time, CD playback automatically stops.) To make this unit program tracks on a disc automatically so that the least amount of unrecorded space remains on the tape...
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Page 31: Other Recordings
OTHER RECORDINGS POWER TUNER TAPE FM/AM DISPLAY SLEEP CD/TUNER PLAY/PAUSE STOP TIME REPEAT PROG TAPE EDIT RANDOM MUSIC LOCATION USER • When recording important selections, be sure to make a preliminary test to ensure that the desired source material is being properly recorded with good sound quality. •... -
Page 32: Erasing Recorded Tapes
OTHER RECORDINGS POWER TUNER TAPE FM/AM DISPLAY SLEEP CD/TUNER PLAY/PAUSE STOP TIME REPEAT PROG TAPE EDIT RANDOM MUSIC LOCATION USER Dubbing • During dubbing, adjusting the VOLUME control and using the built-in graphic equalizer and sound field processor have no effect on the recorded sound. •... -
Page 33: Graphic Equalizer/Sound Field Processor Control
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER/SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR CONTROL The built-in graphic equalizer and sound field processor present you with the pleasure of listening to music with various sound effects. This system provides 4 preset equalizer modes and 3 sound field modes as listed below. You can enjoy listening to music with a desired sound effect by selecting one of these modes, or you can also enjoy various sound effect combinations by selecting an equalizer... - Page 34 GRAPHIC EQUALIZER/SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR CONTROL R O C K B L UE S R AP JA ZZ F LA T NORMAL ARENA CLUB STUDIO Listening to the music with a preset equalizer effect Playback a source. (For source playback, refer to the sections beginning on page 9.) Press the MUSIC button once or more so that the name of a desired mode appears on the preset equalizer mode...
- Page 35 GRAPHIC EQUALIZER/SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR CONTROL 60Hz l50Hz 400Hz lkHz 2.5kHz 6kHz l5kHz POWER TUNER TAPE FM/AM DISPLAY SLEEP CD/TUNER PLAY/PAUSE STOP TIME REPEAT PROG TAPE EDIT RANDOM MUSIC LOCATION USER Adjusting the graphic equalizer for your desired sound taste The 7 band graphic equalizer allows you to adjust the level for each frequency band.
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Page 36: Storing Your Own Programs
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER/SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR CONTROL 3, 2 2, 4 POWER TUNER TAPE FM/AM DISPLAY SLEEP CD/TUNER PLAY/PAUSE STOP TIME REPEAT PROG TAPE EDIT RANDOM MUSIC LOCATION USER Storing your own programs You can store an equalizer pattern of your own adjusting. Up to 4 patterns can be stored as desired. -
Page 37: Karaoke Operation
KARAOKE OPERATION Singing karaoke This system allows you to enjoy singing karaoke by using not only a karaoke source without vocals but also any normal audio source with vocals. Connect the microphone to the MIC jack on the front panel. Playback a source. -
Page 38: How To Use The Built-In Timer
HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER POWER HOUR DISPLAY Input selector buttons DECK A/B Input selector buttons POWER TUNER TAPE POWER FM/AM DISPLAY SLEEP CD/TUNER PLAY/PAUSE STOP TIME REPEAT PROG TAPE EDIT RANDOM MUSIC LOCATION USER Timer play TIMER By using the built-in timer, you can set the time when the unit turns on and a source begins playing automatically, and the time when the unit turns off automatically. - Page 39 HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER DISPLAY TUNER TUNER POWER TUNER TAPE FM/AM DISPLAY SLEEP CD/TUNER PLAY/PAUSE STOP TIME REPEAT PROG TAPE EDIT RANDOM MUSIC LOCATION USER Note If a timer play setting is made and the power is not turned off, the source set for the timer play will begin playing when the time comes in place of the source played at that time.
- Page 40 HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER POWER POWER TUNER TAPE POWER FM/AM DISPLAY SLEEP CD/TUNER PLAY/PAUSE STOP TIME REPEAT PROG TAPE EDIT RANDOM MUSIC LOCATION USER Sleep timer operation This unit can be turned off automatically. Play the desired sound source. Press the SLEEP button.
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Page 41: Connecting External Units
CONNECTING EXTERNAL UNITS INPUT Video cassette player etc. MAINTENANCE DECK A DECK B Other audio units This system has auxiliary input (AUX) terminals to allow you to connect an external unit such as a video cassette player, LD player, etc. to this system. To connect an external unit to the AUX terminals Connect the audio output cords of the external unit to the AUX terminals on the rear of this system. -
Page 42: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS As a part of policy of continuous improvement, YAMAHA reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. TCD-GX3 (CD player/pre-amplifier/tuner) Power Supply ... AC 110-120/220-240V, 60/50 Hz Power consumption ... -
Page 43: Troubleshooting
If it cannot, or if the fault is not listed in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help. Should be service required, the servicer will need both two pieces (TCD-GX3 and KMA-GX3). - Page 44 YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD1 7JS, ENGLAND YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.B. J A WETTERGRENS GATA 1, BOX 30053, 400 43 VÄSTRA FRÖLUNDA, SWEDEN YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD. 17-33 MARKET ST., SOUTH MELBOURNE, 3205 VIC., AUSTRALIA...