Yamaha GX-500 Owner's Manual

Yamaha mini component system owner's manual
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3–DISC CD CHANGER
STANDBY
TIMER
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM GX-500
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
GX–500
AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK
DOLBY B NR
OWNER'S MANUAL
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODE D'EMPLOI
MODE D'EMPLOI
1
2
3
DISC
DISC
DISC
DISC CHANGE
OPEN / CLOSE
PTY SELECT
PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND
A/B/C/D/E
VOLUME
DOWN
UP
YMERSION
B.BOOST
MUSIC
INPUT
INPUT
PUSH OPEN
STANDBY/ON
DIRECTION
G
U C A

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  • Page 1 DISC 3–DISC CD CHANGER STANDBY TIMER YMERSION PUSH OPEN MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM GX-500 MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM GX–500 AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK DOLBY B NR DIRECTION OWNER’S MANUAL OWNER’S MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI MODE D’EMPLOI DISC DISC DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE PTY SELECT PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND A/B/C/D/E...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. IMPORTANT Please record the serial number of this system in the space below.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 Unpacking Déballage Main unit Appareil principal 3–DISC CD CHANGER STANDBY MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK Remote control Télécommande Batteries (size AA, UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7) Piles (format AA, UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7) After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained. Après le déballage, vérifier que les pièces suivantes sont incluses.
  • Page 5 Setting this system 20 cm 1 cm 1 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.
  • Page 6 Front panel Panneau avant 3 – DISC CD CHANGER STANDBY TIMER PHONES AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK DISC DISC YMERSION B.BOOST BASS TREBLE MODE DOLBY NR DOLBY B NR DIRECTION DISC DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND A/B/C/D/E VOLUME DOWN MUSIC INPUT...
  • Page 7 Amplifier/tuner Amplificateur/tuner Display Panneau d’affichage Remote control sensor Capteur de télécommande TIMER STANDBY [P. 9] B. BOOST [P. 28] YMERSION [P. 28] PHONES [P. 28] CD player Lecteur de disque compact Disc tray Plateau de disque [P. 9] DISC (1, 2, 3) [P. 10] DISC CHANGE [P.
  • Page 8 Remote control TIME PROG R. TIME MODE REPEAT RANDOM DISC SKIP TUNER REC/PAUSE TAPE YMERSION BASS BOOST INPUT VOLUME POWER SLEEP Telecommande PRESET EDIT TUNER DIRECTION MUSIC PRESET TIME PROG R. TIME EDIT MODE REPEAT RANDOM DISC SKIP TUNER H I J K L REC/PAUSE TAPE YMERSION BASS BOOST...
  • Page 9 Amplifier/tuner Amplificateur/tuner Transmission window Fenêtre de transmission [p. 4] Numeric buttons Touches numériques [p. 16] A, B, C, D, E [p. 16] YMERSION [p. 28] POWER [p. 9] CD player Lecteur de disque compact Numeric buttons Touches numériques [p. 10] TIME [p.
  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... Inside of the Front Cover Precautions ...
  • Page 11: Precautions

    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.
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13: Features

    General ● High Power Output 80W + 80W (6 ) RMS, 0.9% THD, 1 kHz ● Multi-use Timer/Sleep Timer ● SUBWOOFER Output for Low Frequency Expansion ● Remote Control Capability ● YMERSION ● BASS BOOST ● 5-Band Spectrum Analyzer ● 3 Preset Graphic Equalizer Modes (ROCK, POPS and JAZZ) Features...
  • Page 14: Preparations And Connections

    Installing batteries in the remote control Remote control operation range DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE 3–DISC VCD CHANGER PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND DOWN PUSH OPEN REC/PAUSE TAPE MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM GX–700 MINIDISC RECORDER Preparations and connections Turn the remote control over and remove the battery compartment cover by pulling it up while pressing the edge of the cover in the direction of the Insert the batteries (AA, R6, UM-3 type) according to the...
  • Page 15: Connections

    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 the amplifier and subwoofer are in the same unit.
  • Page 16: Antenna Connection

    Preparations and connections ANTENNA 75 UNBAL. 75 UNBAL. MD recorder, etc. DIGITAL IN (1) Supplied FM antenna 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. (2) Supplied AM loop antenna Connect the AM loop antenna wires to the corresponding terminals.
  • Page 17: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock DISC DISC DISC 3–DISC CD CHANGER PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND STANDBY TIMER YMERSION B.BOOST MUSIC RANDOM BASS TREBLE PHONES MODE DOLBY NR REC/PAUSE AUTO/MANUAL AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK DOLBY B NR DIRECTION DISPLAY RANDOM REPEAT MEMORY HOUR TIME ADJ Changes.
  • Page 18: Compact Disc Player Operation

    Compact disc player operation Display information Each indicator mentioned with a number on pages 9 –13 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 disc of the number located on the top of this indicator is...
  • Page 19: Basic Play

    DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE 3–DISC CD CHANGER PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND STANDBY TIMER YMERSION B.BOOST MUSIC RANDOM BASS TREBLE PHONES HOUR MODE DOLBY NR REC/PAUSE AUTO/MANUAL TIMER AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK DOLBY B NR DIRECTION STANDBY indicator PRESET TIME PROG R.
  • Page 20: To Select Another Disc

    Compact disc player operation DISC (1, 2, 3) DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND DOWN YMERSION B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT RANDOM HOUR MODE DOLBY NR REC/PAUSE AUTO/MANUAL MEMORY TIMER DIRECTION TIME PROG R. TIME DISC SKIP MODE REPEAT RANDOM DISC SKIP TUNER REC/PAUSE...
  • Page 21: Program Play

    DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND A/B/C/D/E VOLUME DOWN YMERSION B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT INPUT RANDOM REPEAT TIME HOUR MODE DOLBY NR REC/PAUSE AUTO/MANUAL MEMORY DISPLAY TIMER TIME ADJ STANDBY/ON DIRECTION PRESET TIME TIME PROG R. TIME EDIT MODE REPEAT...
  • Page 22: Random Play

    Compact disc player operation DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND DOWN YMERSION B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT RANDOM RANDOM HOUR MODE DOLBY NR REC/PAUSE AUTO/MANUAL TIMER DIRECTION TIME PROG R. TIME MODE REPEAT RANDOM MODE DISC SKIP DISC SKIP TUNER REC/PAUSE TAPE YMERSION BASS BOOST...
  • Page 23: Switching The Time Display

    TRACK TRACK TRACK TOTAL TRACK TOTAL REM DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND A/B/C/D/E VOLUME DOWN YMERSION B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT INPUT RANDOM REPEAT TIME HOUR MODE DOLBY NR REC/PAUSE AUTO/MANUAL MEMORY DISPLAY TIMER TIME ADJ STANDBY/ON DIRECTION PRESET...
  • Page 24: Tuning Operation

    Display information Each indicator mentioned with a number on pages 15–17 corresponds to the indicator with the same number on this page. 100 350 1K 3.5K 10K MUSIC PROGRAM Preset station group and number indicator Multi-information display STEREO AUTO E-14 Tuning operation PRESET STEREO...
  • Page 25: Automatic Tuning

    DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND A/B/C/D/E VOLUME DOWN YMERSION B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT INPUT RANDOM REPEAT TIME HOUR MODE DOLBY NR REC/PAUSE AUTO/MANUAL MEMORY DISPLAY TIMER TIME ADJ STANDBY/ON DIRECTION PRESET TIME PROG R. TIME EDIT TUNER MODE...
  • Page 26: Manual Preset Tuning

    Tuning operation DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND DOWN YMERSION B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT RANDOM REPEAT HOUR MODE DOLBY NR REC/PAUSE AUTO/MANUAL MEMORY TIMER TIME ADJ DIRECTION TIME PROG R. TIME MODE REPEAT RANDOM DISC SKIP TUNER REC/PAUSE TAPE YMERSION BASS BOOST INPUT VOLUME...
  • Page 27: Automatic Preset Tuning

    DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND A/B/C/D/E VOLUME DOWN YMERSION B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT INPUT RANDOM REPEAT TIME HOUR MODE DOLBY NR REC/PAUSE AUTO/MANUAL MEMORY DISPLAY TIMER TIME ADJ STANDBY/ON DIRECTION PRESET TIME PROG R. TIME EDIT MODE REPEAT...
  • Page 28: Playing Back A Tape

    Display information Each indicator mentioned with a number on pages 19–25 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.
  • Page 29: Basic Operation

    DISC DISC 3–DISC CD CHANGER STANDBY TIMER YMERSION B.BOOST BASS TREBLE 3, 4 PHONES MODE DOLBY NR AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK DOLBY B NR DIRECTION PRESET TIME PROG R. TIME EDIT MODE REPEAT RANDOM TUNER DISC SKIP TUNER REC/PAUSE TAPE DIRECTION YMERSION BASS BOOST MUSIC...
  • Page 30: Winding The Tape

    Playing back a tape DISC DISC DISC PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND YMERSION B.BOOST MUSIC RANDOM HOUR MODE DOLBY NR REC/PAUSE AUTO/MANUAL TIMER DIRECTION TIME PROG R. TIME MODE REPEAT RANDOM DISC SKIP TUNER REC/PAUSE TAPE YMERSION BASS BOOST INPUT POWER SLEEP E-20 Winding the tape Press...
  • Page 31: Recording

    DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND A/B/C/D/E VOLUME DOWN YMERSION B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT INPUT RANDOM REPEAT TIME HOUR MODE DOLBY NR REC/PAUSE AUTO/MANUAL MEMORY DISPLAY TIMER TIME ADJ STANDBY/ON DIRECTION PRESET TIME PROG R. TIME EDIT TUNER MODE...
  • Page 32 Recording DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND YMERSION B.BOOST MUSIC RANDOM HOUR MODE DOLBY NR REC/PAUSE AUTO/MANUAL TIMER REC/PAUSE DIRECTION Numeric buttons TIME PROG R. TIME EDIT MODE REPEAT RANDOM DISC SKIP DISC SKIP TUNER REC/PAUSE TAPE YMERSION BASS BOOST REC/PAUSE INPUT VOLUME...
  • Page 33: Recording From Cds Utilizing The Edit Function

    DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND A/B/C/D/E VOLUME DOWN YMERSION B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT INPUT RANDOM REPEAT TIME HOUR MODE DOLBY NR REC/PAUSE AUTO/MANUAL MEMORY DISPLAY TIMER TIME ADJ STANDBY/ON DIRECTION Numeric PRESET buttons TIME PROG R.
  • Page 34 Recording DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND DOWN YMERSION B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT RANDOM HOUR MODE DOLBY NR REC/PAUSE AUTO/MANUAL TIMER DIRECTION TIME PROG R. TIME EDIT MODE REPEAT RANDOM DISC SKIP TUNER REC/PAUSE TAPE YMERSION BASS BOOST INPUT VOLUME POWER SLEEP...
  • Page 35 DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND A/B/C/D/E VOLUME DOWN YMERSION B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT INPUT RANDOM REPEAT TIME HOUR MODE DOLBY NR REC/PAUSE AUTO/MANUAL MEMORY DISPLAY TIMER TIME ADJ STANDBY/ON PRESET TIME TIME PROG R. TIME EDIT MODE REPEAT...
  • Page 36: Operating The External Unit Connected With This System

    Operating the external unit connected with this system DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND DOWN YMERSION B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT RANDOM REPEAT HOUR MODE DOLBY NR REC/PAUSE AUTO/MANUAL MEMORY TIMER DIRECTION PRESET TIME PROG R. TIME EDIT MODE REPEAT RANDOM DISC SKIP TUNER...
  • Page 37: Various Sound Control

    BASS BOOST 100 350 1K 3.5K 10K MUSIC PROGRAM ROCK POPS JAZZ YMERSION Spectrum analyzer The spectrum of the input source which is divided in five bands will be indicated in real time. BASS BOOST DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND VOLUME DOWN...
  • Page 38: Listening With Headphones

    Various sound control YMERSION YMERSION B. BOOST 3–DISC CD CHANGER STANDBY TIMER PHONES BASS TREBLE AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK BASS TREBLE TIME PROG R. TIME MODE REPEAT RANDOM YMERSION DISC SKIP TUNER REC/PAUSE TAPE YMERSION BASS BOOST INPUT VOLUME POWER S EEP PHONES PHONES...
  • Page 39: Using The Built-In Timer

    DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND A/B/C/D/E VOLUME DOWN YMERSION B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT INPUT RANDOM REPEAT TIME HOUR HOUR MODE DOLBY NR REC/PAUSE AUTO/MANUAL MEMORY DISPLAY TIMER TIME ADJ STANDBY/ON TIMER DIRECTION STANDBY/ON PRESET TIME PROG R.
  • Page 40: Timer Recording

    Using the built-in timer DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND DOWN YMERSION B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT RANDOM REPEAT HOUR MODE DOLBY NR REC/PAUSE AUTO/MANUAL MEMORY TIMER TIME ADJ DIRECTION PRESET TIME PROG R. TIME EDIT MODE REPEAT RANDOM DISC SKIP TUNER REC/PAUSE TAPE...
  • Page 41: Appendix

    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 power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center.
  • Page 42 Appendix Problem A disc cannot be played back normally, or there is a noise during play. Play will not begin even if disc is loaded. No sound. Sound stops suddenly (always at the same spot). Tape will not move during playback or recording.
  • Page 43: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier section Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel 6 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.9% THD ... 80W+80W Input Sensitivity/Impedance AUX/MD ... 200 mV/47 k-ohm Spectrum Analyzer Band ... 5 bands (100 Hz, 350 Hz, 1 kHz, 3.5 kHz, 10 kHz) Tuner section Tuning Range [U.S.A.
  • Page 44 YAMAHA ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 77312 MARNE-LA-VALLEE CEDEX02, FRANCE 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 Printed in Malaysia V371260 YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD.

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