Yamaha mini component system owner's manual (53 pages)
Summary of Contents for Yamaha GX-505VCD
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DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO CD 3–DISC VCD CHANGER Version 2.0 / Playback Control DIGITAL VIDEO STANDBY YMERSION B.BOOST MUSIC STANDBY TIMER VOLUME INPUT PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E DOWN MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM GX–505VCD DIRECTION KARAOKE MIC MIXING OPEN/CLOSE AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK DOLBY B NR...
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Unpacking After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained. Desembalaje Desembale el aparato y verifique que los siguientes accesorios están en la caja. Main unit 3–DISC VCD CHANGER Aparato principal STANDBY MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM GX–505VCD AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK Remote control Control remoto Batteries (size AA, UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7)
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Setting this system DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE VIDEO CD 3–DISC VCD CHANGER Version 2.0 / Playback Control STANDBY YMERSION STANDBY TIMER VOLUME INPUT PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E DOWN MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM GX–505VCD DIRECTION KARAOKE OPEN/CLOSE AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK DOLBY B NR 20 cm 1 cm English...
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Front panel Panel delantero Front panel 3–DISC VCD CHANGER STANDBY INPUT U, E T, D PHONES AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK DISC DISC DISC STANDBY TIMER PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E BASS TREBLE REC/ AUTO/ MODE DOLBY NR PAUSE MANUAL TIMER DIRECTION DOLBY B NR DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO CD...
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Amplifier/tuner Display Visualizador Remote control sensor Sensor del control remoto TIMER STANDBY [p. 10] B. BOOST [p. 30] YMERSION [p. 30] KARAOKE [p. 32] PHONES [p. 31] CD/Video CD player Disc tray Plato del disco [p. 10] DISC (1, 2, 3) [p. 11] DISC CHANGE [p.
Remote control POWER + I0 TUNER PRESET PRESET TIME PROG R.TIME EDIT DISC SKIP MODE VCD/CD RETURN SELECT KARAOKE INTRO DIGEST TIME INDEX TIME INDEX DIRECTION TAPE REC/ PAUSE KEY/ECHO YMERSION MUSIC SLEEP VOLUME Control remoto INPUT POWER + I0 TUNER PRESET PRESET...
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Amplifier/tuner Transmission window Ventanilla de transmisión [p. 5] Numeric buttons Botones numéricos [p. 21] A, B, C, D, E [p. 21] KARAOKE [p. 32] KEY/ECHO [p. 33] LEVEL (–/+) [p. 33] LEVEL ( / ) [p. 33] CD/Video CD player Numeric buttons Botones numéricos [p.
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. Precautions ... 1 Features ... 4 Preparations and connections ...
Using this system with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may result in a fire or other types of accidents causing damage. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this system with a voltage other than specified.
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Precautions: Read this before operating your system This system is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this system itself is turned off. This state is called the standby mode. In this state, this system is designed to consume a certain amount of power.
Precautions: Read this before operating your system NOTES ABOUT DISCS The CD/Video CD player in this system can play discs of the following types only. Mark printed Type of disc on the disc Video CD Never attempt to play a disc other than specified above with the CD/Video CD player because it may cause a damage to this system. VIDEO CD Video CDs are classified into two types, version 1.1 and 2.0.
Preparations and connections Installing batteries in the remote control Remote control operation range DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO CD DIGITAL VIDEO 3–DISC VCD CHANGER Version 2.0 / Playback Control STANDBY YMERSION B.BOOST MUSIC STANDBY TIMER VOLUME INPUT PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E DOWN MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM GX–505VCD...
When connecting a subwoofer to this system, connect the SUBWOOFER OUT terminal of this system to the INPUT terminal of the subwoofer. * Ordinary subwoofers, including the Yamaha Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, are designed so that both the amplifier and subwoofer are contained in the same unit.
ANTENNA UNBAL. ANTENNA UNBAL. FREQUENCY STEP DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL ANTENNA UNBAL. FREQUENCY STEP DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL TV monitor TV MODE AUTO NTSC VIDEO SIGNAL SUBWOOFER MONITOR AUX/MD MD recorder, etc. Preparations and connections Antenna connection (1) Supplied FM antenna Connect the FM antenna wire to the corresponding terminal and direct it to the direction where the strongest signal can be received.
Preparations and connections Setting the clock DISC DISC DISC VIDEO CD 3–DISC VCD CHANGER Version 2.0 / Playback Control STANDBY STANDBY TIMER PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E INPUT DOWN BASS TREBLE REC/ AUTO/ PHONES MODE DOLBY NR PAUSE MANUAL MEMORY RANDOM REPEAT TIMER TIME ADJ HOUR DIRECTION...
CD/Video CD player operation Display information Each indicator mentioned with a number on pages 10–17 corresponds to the indicator with the same number on this page. TRACK 100 350 1K 3.5K 10K TOTAL REM MUSIC PROGRAM TRACK (track number) Time display Disc indicator The number on the top of this indicator shows the currently selected disc.
CD/Video CD player operation DISC (1, 2, 3) STANDBY indicator DISC DISC DISC VIDEO CD 3–DISC VCD CHANGER Version 2.0 / Playback Control STANDBY STANDBY TIMER INPUT PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E DOWN BASS TREBLE REC/ AUTO/ PHONES MODE DOLBY NR PAUSE MANUAL MEMORY RANDOM REPEAT...
To finish using this system Turn this system into the standby mode by pressing STANDBY/ON (or POWER STANDBY indicator will light up and the display will go out. Direct operation DISC (1, 2 or 3) on the front panel and standby mode or another input source is selected.
CD/Video CD player operation DISC (1, 2, 3) DISC CHANGE DISC DISC DISC VIDEO CD Version 2.0 / Playback Control PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E DOWN TREBLE REC/ AUTO/ MODE DOLBY NR PAUSE MANUAL MEMORY RANDOM REPEAT (Skip forward) (play/pause) (Search forward) (Skip backward) (Search backward) POWER + I0...
DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO CD DIGITAL VIDEO Version 2.0 / Playback Control YMERSION B.BOOST MUSIC VOLUME ET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E DOWN REC/ AUTO/ DOLBY NR PAUSE MANUAL MEMORY RANDOM REPEAT TIME DISPLAY TIMER TIME ADJ HOUR POWER + I0 TUNER PRESET PRESET...
CD/Video CD player operation DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO CD DIGITAL VIDEO Version 2.0 / Playback Control YMERSION B.BOOST MUSIC VOLUME DOWN MEMORY RANDOM REPEAT TIME DISPLAY TIME ADJ HOUR AOKE MIC MIXING /CLOSE Repeat play All discs, a disc, a single track or a programmed sequence can be repeated continuously.
DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO CD DIGITAL VIDEO Version 2.0 / Playback Control YMERSION B.BOOST MUSIC VOLUME DOWN MEMORY RANDOM REPEAT TIME DISPLAY TIME ADJ HOUR DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE VIDEO CD DIGITAL VIDEO Version 2.0 / Playback Control YMERSION B.BOOST MUSIC VOLUME DOWN NUAL...
CD/Video CD player operation PRESET PRESET TIME PROG R.TIME EDIT DISC SKIP MODE VCD/CD RETURN SELECT KARAOKE INTRO DIGEST TIME INDEX TIME INDEX DIRECTION TIME INDEX POWER + I0 TUNER PRESET PRESET TIME PROG R.TIME EDIT DISC SKIP MODE VCD/CD RETURN SELECT KARAOKE...
Playback Control of Video CD (version 2.0) for Video CDs This function is available for Video CDs (version 2.0) only. “PBC” will light up on the display when a version 2.0 disc is used. The Playback Control differs from disc to disc.
Display information Each indicator mentioned with a number on pages 19–21 corresponds to the indicator with the same number on this page. PRESET 100 350 1K 3.5K 10K MUSIC PROGRAM Preset station group and number indicator Multi-information display STEREO AUTO Tuning operation STEREO TUNER...
Display information Each indicator mentioned with a number on pages 23–28 corresponds to the indicator with the same number on this page. 100 350 1K 3.5K 10K MUSIC PROGRAM Tape counter NR (DOLBY NR) Tape direction indicator General information Dolby B Type Noise Reduction Dolby noise reduction is an extremely effective method of reducing undesirable background hiss on tapes.
VIDEO CD 3–DISC VCD CHANGER Version 2.0 / Playback Control STANDBY STANDBY TIMER INPUT PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E DOWN BASS TREBLE REC/ AUTO/ PHONES MODE DOLBY NR PAUSE MANUAL MEMORY RANDOM (stop) TIMER TIME ADJ HOUR DIRECTION KARAOKE 3, 4 OPEN/CLOSE AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK DOLBY B NR POWER + I0...
Playing back a tape DISC DISC DISC 3–DISC VCD CHANGER STANDBY STANDBY TIMER INPUT PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E BASS TREBLE REC/ AUTO/ PHONES MODE DOLBY NR PAUSE MANUAL MEMORY RANDOM TIMER TIME ADJ DIRECTION KARAOKE OPEN/CLOSE AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK DOLBY B NR (stop) POWER + I0...
Operating an external unit connected to this system DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE VIDEO CD 3–DISC VCD CHANGER DIGITAL VIDEO Version 2.0 / Playback Control STANDBY YMERSION STANDBY TIMER VOLUME INPUT PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E DOWN BASS TREBLE REC/ AUTO/ PHONES MODE DOLBY NR PAUSE MANUAL...
YMERSION button Press this button so that “YMERSION” (5) lights up on the display. YMERSION is Yamaha's proprietary technology that enhances the spread of a normal stereo source play sound, creating three-dimensional acoustics using only two speakers. Press this button again to cancel this sound effect, and “YMERSION”...
PHONES PHONES DISC DISC DISC OPEN/CLOSE DISC CHANGE VIDEO CD 3–DISC VCD CHANGER DIGITAL VIDEO Version 2.0 / Playback Control STANDBY YMERSION B.BOOST MUSIC STANDBY TIMER VOLUME INPUT PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E DOWN BASS TREBLE REC/ AUTO/ PHONES MODE DOLBY NR PAUSE MANUAL MEMORY RANDOM...
KARAOKE MIC MIXING OPEN/CLOSE VCD/CD RETURN SELECT KARAOKE INTRO DIGEST TIME INDEX TIME INDEX DIRECTION TAPE REC/ PAUSE KEY/ECHO YMERSION MUSIC SLEEP INPUT VOLUME Karaoke operation Singing karaoke This system allows you to enjoy singing karaoke by using not only a source exclusively for karaoke use but also any normal audio source.
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POWER + I0 TUNER PRESET PRESET TIME PROG R.TIME EDIT DISC SKIP MODE VCD/CD RETURN SELECT KARAOKE INTRO DIGEST TIME INDEX TIME INDEX DIRECTION TAPE REC/ PAUSE KEY/ECHO YMERSION MUSIC SLEEP INPUT VOLUME Karaoke operation Adjusting the level of ECHO effect You can adjust the level of echo effect applied to the sound inputted from the microphone(s).
Using the built-in timer STANDBY/ON INPUT DISC DISC DISC VIDEO CD 3–DISC VCD CHANGER Version 2.0 / Playback Control STANDBY STANDBY TIMER INPUT PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E DOWN BASS TREBLE REC/ AUTO/ PHONES MODE DOLBY NR PAUSE MANUAL MEMORY RANDOM REPEAT TIMER TIME ADJ HOUR TIMER...
DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE VIDEO CD 3–DISC VCD CHANGER DIGITAL VIDEO Version 2.0 / Playback Control STANDBY YMERSION STANDBY TIMER VOLUME INPUT PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E DOWN BASS TREBLE REC/ AUTO/ PHONES MODE DOLBY NR PAUSE MANUAL MEMORY RANDOM REPEAT TIME DISPLAY TIMER TIME ADJ...
Refer to the chart below when this system does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instruction below does not help, disconnect the supply lead and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center.
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Problem A disc cannot be played The disc is not a standard type. normally, or there is a noise during play. Play will not begin even if Disc is upside down. disc is loaded. Disc is dirty. No sound or no picture. The input source selection is incorrect.