Yamaha GX-500VCD manual

R T L OWNER’S MANUAL OWNER’S MANUAL 3 – DISC VCD CHANGER STANDBY TIMER DOWN UP VOLUME MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM GX–500 STANDBY/ON AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK DOLBY B NR PTY SELECT PRESET / TUNING / BAND A / B / C / D / E DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE YMERSION B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT INPUT DIRECTION MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM GX-500VCD PUS[...]

2 2 2 Unpacking ● After unpacking, chec k that the f ollowing parts are contained. ● ● Main unit ● ● Remote control ● ● Batteries (size AA, UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7) ● ● Speakers ● ● Speaker cords ● ● AM loop antenna ● ● Indoor FM antenna ● DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 3 – DISC VCD CHANGER STANDBY TIMER DOWN UP VOLUME STANDBY/ON[...]

3 3 3 Setting this system 1 cm 1 cm 20 cm 20 cm 20 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 v entilation. Be sure not to place another unit or any object on top of the main unit to pre v ent the v entilation holes from being obstructed. Otherwise , it ma y cause f[...]

4 4 4 Front panel DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 3 – DISC VCD CHANGER STANDBY TIMER DOWN UP VOLUME STANDBY/ON AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK DOLBY B NR DIRECTION YMERSION B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT INPUT PHONES MIN PRESET / TUNING / BAND A / B / C / D / E DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE TREBLE BASS AUTO/MANUAL TIMER MEMORY TIME ADJ REC/PAUSE DOLBY NR HOUR RANDOM REPEAT TIME[...]

5 5 5 1 Display 2 Remote control sensor 3 TIMER 4 ST ANDBY [p. 9] 5 B. BOOST [p. 30] 6 YMERSION [p. 30] 7 KARAOKE [p. 31] 8 PHONES [p. 30] O Disc tray [p. 9] P DISC (1, 2, 3) [p. 10] Q DISC CHANGE [p. 11] Amplifier/tuner 9 MIC (1, 2) [p. 31] 0 BASS/TREBLE [p. 30] A MIC MIXING [p. 31] B Front cover C / [p. 18, 19] D A/B/C/D/E [p. 19] E PRESET/TUNING[...]

6 6 6 Remote control DIRECTION KEY / ECHO YMERSION BASS BOOST MUSIC POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME TAPE LEVEL /I REC/PAUSE 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 0 TIME PROG R. TIME C EDIT D PRESET + I0 E MODE REPEAT RANDOM TUNER SELECT RETURN TIME INDEX DISC SKIP DIRECTION DIGEST KARAOKE INTRO KEY / ECHO YMERSION BASS BOOST MUSIC POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME AB [...]

7 7 7 1 T ransmission window [p. 4] 2 Numeric buttons [p. 19] 3 A, B, C, D, E [p. 19] 4 KARAOKE [p. 31] 5 KEY/ECHO [p. 32] 6 LEVEL ( / ) [p. 32] 7 POWER [p. 9] F Numeric buttons [p. 10] G TIME [p. 14] H PROG [p. 12] I MODE [p. 10] J REPEA T [p. 13] 8 SLEEP [p. 34] 9 PRESET ( / ) [p. 19] 0 TUNER [p. 18] A YMERSION [p. 30] B BASS BOOST [p. 30] C MUSI[...]

Contents 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. Pag e T uning operation ...................................... 17 Automatic tuning ...................................[...]

E-1 English ■ To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. ■ Choose the installation location of this system carefully. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat. Also avoid locations subject to vibration and excessive dust, heat, cold or moisture. Keep[...]

E-2 Precautions: Read this before operating your system WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this system to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified h[...]

E-3 English T ape Dec k ● Automatic Synchronized Recording with CD or Video CD ● EDIT Function Useful for Recording CD(s) ● Automatic Reverse ● Dolb y B T ype Noise Reduction System T uner ● 40 Station Preset T uning ● A utomatic Preset T uning Karaoke-functions ● 4 Modes for Singing Karaoke ● 2 Microphone Connecting Capability ● [...]

E-4 Preparations and connections Installing batteries in the remote control Notes ● The area between the remote control and the main unit m ust be clear of large obstacles. ● Do not e xpose the remote control sensor to strong lighting, in par ticular , an inverter type fluorescent lamp. Otherwise, the remote control ma y not work properly . If [...]

E-5 English RL ANTENNA 75 Ω UNBAL. FM GND AM DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL TV MODE PAL NTSC AUTO OUT RL OUT IN SEE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR CONNECTION. FRONT SPEAKERS 6 Ω MIN./SPEAKER MAINS SUBWOOFER AUX/MD L R RL SEE OW FOR CON FRONT SPEAKERS 6 Ω MIN VIDEO SIGNAL MONITOR OUT OUT SUBWOOFER Preparations and connections Never plug the A C supply lead of this[...]

E-6 RL ANTENNA 75 Ω UNBAL. FM GND AM DEGITAL OUT OPTICAL RL OUT IN SEE OWN E FOR CON N FRONT SPEAKERS 6 Ω MIN. / AUX/MD TV MODE PAL NTSC AUTO SUBWOOFER VIDEO SIGNAL MONITOR OUT Preparations and connections m Antenna connection (1) Supplied FM antenna Connect the FM antenna wire to the corresponding terminal and direct the FM antenna wire to the[...]

E-7 English DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DOWN UP VOLUME STANDBY/ON YMERSION B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT INPUT MIN PRESET / TUNING / BAND A / B / C / D / E DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE AUTO/MANUAL TIMER MEMORY TIME ADJ REC/PAUSE DOLBY NR HOUR RANDOM REPEAT TIME DISPLAY MODE KARAOKE DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 STANDBY TIMER DOWN UP VOLUME STANDBY/ON AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK [...]

E-8 CD/Video CD pla yer operation 1 TRA CK (track number) 2 Time display 3 Disc indicator The disc of the number located on the top of this indicator is now being selected. 4 VCD (Video CD) indicator 5 PBC (Playbac k Control) indicator 6 CD (input sour ce indicator) 7 (play) Display information 8 RANDOM 9 Music calendar T rack n umbers on the curre[...]

E-9 English 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 0 TIME PROG R. TIME C EDIT +10 D PRESET E MODE REPEAT RANDOM TUNER SELECT RETURN TIME INDEX DISC SKIP DIRECTION DIGEST KARAOKE INTRO KEY / ECHO YMERSION BASS BOOST MUSIC POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME AB TAPE TUNER VCD / CD LEVEL /I REC/PAUSE DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 3 – DISC VCD CHANGER STANDBY TIMER DOWN UP V[...]

E-10 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 0 TIME PROG R. TIME C EDIT +10 D PRESET E MODE REPEAT RANDOM TUNER SELECT RETURN TIME INDEX DISC SKIP DIRECTION DIGEST KARAOKE INTRO KEY / ECHO YMERSION BASS BOOST MUSIC POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME AB TAPE TUNER VCD / CD LEVEL /I REC/PAUSE DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DOWN UP VOLUME STANDBY/ON DIRECTION YMERSION B.BOOST [...]

E-11 English CD/Video CD play er operation T o play the desired trac k (Skip) Press to skip forward or to skip backward. Press once for each track to be skipped. Note This function can also be performed while the CD/Video CD player is stopped. Press / when the desired track number appears on the trac k number displa y . Pla y will begin from the be[...]

E-12 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 0 TIME PROG R. TIME C EDIT +10 D PRESET E MODE REPEAT RANDOM TUNER SELECT RETURN TIME INDEX DISC SKIP DIRECTION DIGEST KARAOKE INTRO AB TAPE TUNER VCD / CD REC/PAUSE DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DOWN UP VOLUME STANDBY/ON DIRECTION YMERSION B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT INPUT MIN PRESET / TUNING / BAND A / B / C / D / E DISC CHA[...]

E-13 English Repeat play All discs, a disc, a single track or a programmed sequence can be continuously repeated. Press REPEA T once or more to select the desired repeat pla y mode so that the S REP or F REP indicator ( B ) is illuminated. Repeat play modes SINGLE REPEA T (S REP) A single trac k is played repeatedly . * This is also available in th[...]

E-14 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 0 TIME PROG R. TIME C EDIT +10 D PRESET E MODE REPEAT RANDOM TUNER SE ECT RETURN T ME NDEX DISC SKIP AB TUNER VCD / CD DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DOWN UP VOLUME YMERSION B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT INPUT MIN PRESET / TUNING / BAND A / B / C / D / E DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE AUTO/MANUAL TIMER MEMORY TIME ADJ REC/PAUSE DOLBY N[...]

E-15 English 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 0 TIME PROG R. TIME C EDIT +10 D PRESET E MODE REPEAT RANDOM TUNER SELECT RETURN TIME INDEX DISC SKIP DIRECTION DIGEST KARAOKE INTRO KEY / ECHO YMERSION BASS BOOST MUSIC POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME AB TAPE TUNER VCD / CD LEVEL /I REC/PAUSE CD/Video CD play er operation 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 0 [...]

E-16 CD/Video CD play er operation m Basic operation Use the remote contr ol for making Playbac k Control operations. Note Disc play in the Playback Control mode depends on the data of the disc used. The operations and buttons to be used ma y vary for each disc. 1 Select a Video CD (version 2.0) b y pressing DISC SKIP on the remote control. * “PB[...]

E-17 English T uning operation 5 TUNED 6 MEMOR Y 7 TUNER (input sour ce indicator) 1 Preset station group and n umber indicator 2 Multi-information display 3 STEREO 4 AU T O Display information Each indicator mentioned with a number on pages 18–20 corresponds to the indicator with the same number on this page. 100 350 1K 3.5K 10K PROGRAM MUSIC KA[...]

E-18 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 0 TIME PROG R. TIME C EDIT +10 D PRESET E MODE REPEAT RANDOM TUNER SELECT RETURN TIME INDEX DISC SKIP DIRECTION DIGEST KARAOKE INTRO KEY / ECHO YMERSION BASS BOOST MUSIC POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME AB TAPE TUNER VCD / CD LEVEL /I REC/PAUSE DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DOWN UP VOLUME STANDBY/ON DIRECTION YMERSION B.BOOST [...]

E-19 English 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 0 TIME PROG R. TIME C EDIT +10 D PRESET E MODE REPEAT RANDOM TUNER SELECT RETURN TIME INDEX DISC SKIP DIRECTION DIGEST KARAOKE INTRO KEY / ECHO YMERSION BASS BOOST MUSIC POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME AB TAPE TUNER VCD / CD LEVEL /I REC/PAUSE DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DOWN UP VOLUME STANDBY/ON DIRECTION YMERSION [...]

E-20 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 0 TIME PROG R. TIME C EDIT +10 D PRESET E MODE REPEAT RANDOM TUNER SELECT RETURN TIME INDEX DISC SKIP DIRECTION DIGEST KARAOKE INTRO KEY / ECHO YMERSION BASS BOOST MUSIC POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME AB TAPE TUNER VCD / CD LEVEL /I REC/PAUSE DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DOWN UP VOLUME STANDBY/ON DIRECTION YMERSION B.BOOST [...]

E-21 English Playing back a tape ● Do not use C-120 tapes or poor-quality tapes, since they can cause malfunctions. ● Before loading a tape on the tr ay , tighten the tape slac k with a pen or pencil. ● T apes hav e removab le tabs which prev ent accidental recording or erasing from taking place. Removing the tab on the top left protects the [...]

E-22 DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 3 – DISC VCD CHANGER STANDBY TIMER DOWN UP VOLUME STANDBY/ON AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK DOLBY B NR DIRECTION YMERSION B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT INPUT PHONES MIN PRESET / TUNING / BAND A / B / C / D / E DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE TREBLE BASS AUTO/MANUAL TIMER MEMORY TIME ADJ REC/PAUSE DOLBY NR HOUR RANDOM REPEAT TIME DISPLAY MODE[...]

E-23 English 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 0 TIME PROG R. TIME C EDIT +10 D PRESET E MODE REPEAT RANDOM TUNER SELECT RETURN TIME INDEX DISC SKIP DIRECTION DIGEST KARAOKE INTRO KEY / ECHO YMERSION BASS BOOST MUSIC POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME AB TAPE TUNER VCD / CD LEVEL /I REC/PAUSE DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DOWN UP VOLUME STANDBY/ON DIRECTION YMERSION [...]

E-24 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 0 TIME PROG R. TIME C EDIT +10 D PRESET E MODE REPEAT RANDOM TUNER SELECT RETURN TIME INDEX DISC SKIP DIRECTION DIGEST KARAOKE INTRO KEY / ECHO YMERSION BASS BOOST MUSIC POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME AB TAPE TUNER VCD / CD LEVEL /I REC/PAUSE DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DOWN UP VOLUME STANDBY/ON DIRECTION YMERSION B.BOOST [...]

E-25 English 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 0 TIME PROG R. TIME C EDIT +10 D PRESET E MODE REPEAT RANDOM TUNER SELECT RETURN TIME INDEX DISC SKIP DIRECTION DIGEST KARAOKE INTRO KEY / ECHO YMERSION BASS BOOST MUSIC POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME AB TAPE TUNER VCD / CD LEVEL /I REC/PAUSE DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DOWN UP VOLUME STANDBY/ON DIRECTION YMERSION [...]

E-26 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 0 TIME PROG R. TIME C EDIT +10 D PRESET E MODE REPEAT RANDOM TUNER SELECT RETURN TIME INDEX DISC SKIP DIRECTION DIGEST KARAOKE INTRO KEY / ECHO YMERSION BASS BOOST MUSIC POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME AB TAPE TUNER VCD / CD LEVEL /I REC/PAUSE DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DOWN UP VOLUME STANDBY/ON DIRECTION YMERSION B.BOOST [...]

E-27 English 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 0 TIME PROG R. TIME C EDIT +10 D PRESET E MODE REPEAT RANDOM TUNER SELECT RETURN TIME INDEX DISC SKIP DIRECTION DIGEST KARAOKE INTRO KEY / ECHO YMERSION BASS BOOST MUSIC POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME AB TAPE TUNER VCD / CD LEVEL /I REC/PAUSE DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DOWN UP VOLUME STANDBY/ON YMERSION B.BOOST MU[...]

E-28 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 0 TIME PROG R. TIME C EDIT +10 D PRESET E MODE REPEAT RANDOM TUNER SELECT RETURN TIME INDEX DISC SKIP DIRECTION DIGEST KARAOKE INTRO KEY / ECHO YMERSION BASS BOOST MUSIC POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME AB TAPE TUNER VCD / CD LEVEL /I REC/PAUSE DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DOWN UP VOLUME STANDBY/ON DIRECTION YMERSION B.BOOST [...]

English E-29 MODE REPEAT RANDOM TUNER SELECT RETURN TIME INDEX DISC SKIP DIRECTION DIGEST KARAOKE INTRO KEY / ECHO YMERSION BASS BOOST MUSIC POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME TAPE TUNER VCD / CD LEVEL /I REC/PAUSE DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DOWN UP VOLUME STANDBY/ON DIRECTION YMERSION B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT INPUT MIN PRESET / TUNING / BAND A / B / C / D / E DISC CHA[...]

E-30 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 0 TIME PROG R. TIME C EDIT +10 D PRESET E MODE REPEAT RANDOM TUNER SELECT RETURN TIME INDEX DISC SKIP DIRECTION DIGEST KARAOKE INTRO KEY / ECHO YMERSION BASS BOOST MUSIC NPUT VO UME AB TAPE TUNER VCD / CD LEVEL REC/PAUSE DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 STANDBY TIMER DOWN UP VOLUME STANDBY/ON AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK DOLBY B NR DIRECTION Y[...]

E-31 English ( off ) KARAOKE L R KARAOKE L KARAOKE R KARAOKE VOCAL CUT Karaoke operation m Singing karaoke This system allows you to enjoy singing karaoke by using not only a source for karaoke use but also any normal audio source. 1 Connect one or two microphones to the MIC jack(s) on the front panel of the main unit. 2 Select a karaoke mode (L R,[...]

E-32 m Adjusting the level of ECHO eff ect Y ou can adjust the le vel of echo eff ect applied to the sound input from the microphone(s). This adjustment can be made only in the karaoke mode. Control range: Min, 1 to 6, Max 1 Press KEY/ECHO once or more until “ECHO” appears on the displa y . 2 Press LEVEL + to increase or – to decrease the ech[...]

English E-33 Using the built-in timer By using the b uilt-in timer , you can set the time when this system turns on and a source play begins, and the time when this system will be set to the standby mode automatically . 1 Press DISPLA Y . Whenev er DISPLA Y is pressed, the display mode changes as follo ws. Note The display mode will change in about[...]

E-34 2h00m 1h30m 1h00m 0h30m OFF SLEEP (Sleep timer is off.) 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 0 TIME PROG R. TIME C EDIT +10 D PRESET E MODE REPEAT RANDOM TUNER SELECT RETURN TIME INDEX DISC SKIP DIRECTION DIGEST KARAOKE INTRO KEY / ECHO YMERSION BASS BOOST MUSIC POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME AB TAPE TUNER VCD / CD LEVEL /I REC/PAUSE DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC[...]

English E-35 Appendix Refer to the chart below when this system does not function properly . If the problem y ou are experiencing is not listed belo w or if the instruction below does not help , disconnect the power cord and contact y our author ized Y AMAHA dealer or ser vice center . T roub leshooting General T uner Prob lem This system does not [...]

E-36 CD/Video CD pla yer Problem A disc cannot be play ed back normally , or there is a noise during play . Pla y will not begin ev en if disc is loaded. No sound or no picture. Sound stops suddenly (always at the same spot). A picture is disturbed or unstable. T ape will not move during pla yback or recording. Recording is not possible . Sound is [...]

E-37 English Appendix Specifications n Amplifier section Minimum RMS Output P ower per Channel 6 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.9% THD ..................................... 80W+80W 6 ohm, 1 kHz, 10% THD .................................. 100W+100W Input Sensitivity/Impedance A UX/MD ................................................... 200 mV/47 k-ohm Spectrum Analyz[...]

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