Digital home theater component, digital sound projector, digital audio server, digital audio terminal, optional speaker system, plasma display monitor, digital cinema projector, digital home theatre receiver, dvd player, dvd changer, home theatre speaker (44 pages)
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. • Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous...
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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.
VOLUME Batteries (size AA, UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7) Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure from excessive volume levels.
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TCD-GX5 LOCATION MEMORY MUSIC TIME ADJ USER MEMORY POWER PHONES MUSIC LOCATION ROCK ARENA BLUES CLUB STUDIO JAZZ KARAOKE 60 150 400 1K 2.5K 6K 15K 3 4 5 6 RANDOM REPEAT TIME EDIT DISC A/B/C/D/E TUNING PRESET BAND TIMER MINUTE HOUR TAPE...
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KMA-GX5 EJECT TIMER REC NX-GX5 PLAYBACK REC/PLAYBACK DECK A DECK B PLAY DECK A/B MODE DOLBY NR DIRECTION DOLBY B.C NR • HIGH NORMAL EJECT REC/PAUSE DUBBING...
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CD/TUNER TIME PROG TAPE EDIT DISC SKIP STOP PLAY/PAUSE MODE REPEAT RANDOM OPEN/CLOSE TUNER LOCATION PLAY STOP PLAY TAPE MUSIC USER FLAT REC/PAUSE DECK POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME 8 9 0 CD/TUNER TIME PROG TAPE EDIT DISC SKIP STOP PLAY/PAUSE MODE REPEAT RANDOM...
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PHONES To AC outlet MUSIC USER FLAT POWER SLEEP INPUT TAPE REC/PAUSE DECK VOLUME...
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 • 50W + 50W (6Ω) Output Power, 10% THD, 1 kHz •...
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.
PRECAUTIONS: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT NOTE Please check the copyright laws in your country to record from records, compact discs, radio, etc. Recording of copyright material may infringe copyright laws. CAUTION FOR CARRYING THIS UNIT Be sure not to carry or tip this unit with discs remaining in it. CAUTION FOR MOVING THIS UNIT Before moving this unit, first remove all discs from the disc table and close the table by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button, and...
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (See figure on page at the beginning part of this manual.) TCD-GX5 (CD player/pre-amplifier/tuner) Disc Table Disc Selector Buttons RANDOM Button REPEAT Button TIME Button EDIT Button Stop Button: Play/Pause Button: PLAYXCHANGE Button OPEN/CLOSE Button: Skip Buttons: (Search Buttons: Remote Control Sensor...
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (See figure on page KMA-GX5 (Tape deck/power amplifier) DECK A Cassette Compartment DECK A/B Button DECK A Indicator DECK B Indicator PLAY Indicator DUBBING (NORMAL/HIGH) Buttons and Indicators REC/PAUSE Button and Indicator DECK B Cassette Compartment DECK A EJECT Button TIMER REC Button and Indicator Reverse MODE Selector Button and Indicators...
REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Loading the batteries for the remote control transmitter (See figure on page Remove the battery compartment cover. (Press the left edge of the cover to right with a finger, and then pull it upward.) Insert 2 “AA” size batteries (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or equivalent) into the battery compartment.
CONNECTIONS 15 m (49 feet) 7.5 m (25 feet) AM ANT FM ANT UNBAL. * For U.K. and Europe models, “AM” is replaced by “MW LW”. FREQUENCY STEP switch (Singapore and General models only) Because the interstation frequency spacing differs in different areas, set the FREQUENCY STEP switch (located at the rear) according to the frequency spacing in your area.
CONNECTIONS 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-GX5 or the POWER switch on the remote control transmitter.
SETTING THE CLOCK DISPLAY TUNING MEMORY MINUTE TIME ADJ HOUR TUNING MEMORY MINUTE TIME ADJ HOUR VOLUME CONTROL VOLUME While the power is on, press the DISPLAY button to display the time. If the power is off, you can proceed to the next step.
COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION Disc selector buttons POWER CD/TUNER TIME PROG TAPE EDIT DISC SKIP STOP PLAY/PAUSE MODE REPEAT RANDOM OPEN/CLOSE TUNER LOCATION PLAY STOP PLAY TAPE MUSIC USER FLAT REC/PAUSE DECK POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME POWER CD playback 2, 4 Press the CD input selector button.
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COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION To interrupt playback Press the play/pause button. * The “ ” indicator will flash. Press the play/pause button to resume playback from the same point. To stop playback Press the stop button. To switch the unit off after use Turn the unit off by pressing the POWER switch.
COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION CD/TUNER TIME PROG TAPE EDIT DISC SKIP STOP PLAY/PAUSE MODE REPEAT RANDOM OPEN/CLOSE TUNER LOCATION PLAY STOP PLAY TAPE MUSIC USER FLAT REC/PAUSE DECK POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME “Skip search” and “Manual search” are performed using the same buttons.
COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION TIME CD/TUNER TIME TIME PROG TAPE EDIT DISC SKIP STOP PLAY/PAUSE MODE REPEAT RANDOM OPEN/CLOSE TUNER LOCATION PLAY STOP PLAY TAPE MUSIC USER FLAT REC/PAUSE DECK POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME Display information during programming TRACK Playback order Selected disc TRACK Selected track number...
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COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION CD/TUNER PROG TIME PROG TAPE EDIT DISC SKIP STOP PLAY/PAUSE MODE REPEAT RANDOM OPEN/CLOSE TUNER LOCATION PLAY STOP PLAY TAPE MUSIC USER FLAT REC/PAUSE DECK POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME To stop program play • Press the stop number will be displayed.
COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION CD/TUNER TIME PROG TAPE EDIT DISC SKIP STOP PLAY/PAUSE MODE REPEAT RANDOM OPEN/CLOSE TUNER LOCATION PLAY STOP PLAY TAPE MUSIC USER FLAT REC/PAUSE DECK POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME S REP F REP Repeat play All discs, an entire disc, a single track or a programmed sequence can be continuously repeated.
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COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION CD/TUNER TIME PROG TAPE EDIT DISC SKIP STOP PLAY/PAUSE MODE REPEAT RANDOM OPEN/CLOSE TUNER LOCATION PLAY STOP PLAY TAPE MUSIC USER FLAT REC/PAUSE DECK POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME TIME TRACK CD/TUNER TRACK TIME PROG TAPE EDIT DISC SKIP STOP PLAY/PAUSE...
TUNING OPERATION CD/TUNER TIME PROG TAPE EDIT DISC SKIP STOP PLAY/PAUSE MODE REPEAT RANDOM OPEN/CLOSE TUNER LOCATION PLAY STOP PLAY TAPE MUSIC USER FLAT REC/PAUSE DECK POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME “AM” is for U.S.A., Canada, Australia and General models. “MW/LW” is for U.K. and Europe models. Normally, if station signals are strong and there is no interference, quick automatic-search tuning (Automatic tuning) is possible.
TUNING OPERATION 2, 5 4, CD/TUNER TIME PROG TAPE EDIT DISC SKIP STOP PLAY/PAUSE MODE REPEAT RANDOM OPEN/CLOSE TUNER LOCATION PLAY STOP PLAY TAPE MUSIC USER FLAT REC/PAUSE DECK INPUT POWER SLEEP VOLUME Preset tuning This unit can store up to 40 (8 stations x 5 areas) frequencies.
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TUNING OPERATION CD/TUNER TIME PROG TAPE EDIT DISC SKIP STOP PLAY/PAUSE MODE REPEAT RANDOM OPEN/CLOSE TUNER LOCATION PLAY STOP PLAY TAPE MUSIC USER FLAT REC/PAUSE DECK POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME Fundamental rules of internal automatic preset tuning operation Basically, FM stations are programmed onto area A, B and C, and AM stations are programmed onto area D and E (MW stations are onto D and LW stations are onto E) in that order automatically.
TAPE DECK OPERATION Detection hole General information • Do not use C-120 tapes or poor-quality tapes, since they can cause malfunctions. • Before loading a tape into the cassette compartment, tighten the tape slack with a pen or pencil. • Tapes have removable tabs which prevent accidental recording or erasing from taking place.
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TAPE DECK OPERATION DECK A/B button CD/TUNER TIME PROG TAPE EDIT DISC SKIP STOP PLAY/PAUSE MODE REPEAT RANDOM OPEN/CLOSE TUNER LOCATION PLAY STOP PLAY TAPE MUSIC USER FLAT REC/PAUSE DECK POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME Tape A or tape B playback Press the TAPE input selector button.
TAPE DECK OPERATION CD/TUNER TIME PROG TAPE EDIT DISC SKIP STOP PLAY/PAUSE MODE REPEAT RANDOM OPEN/CLOSE TUNER LOCATION PLAY STOP PLAY TAPE MUSIC USER FLAT REC/PAUSE DECK INPUT POWER SLEEP VOLUME Winding the tape If during playback, first press the stop Next press the fast wind wind the tape.
TAPE DECK OPERATION CD/TUNER TIME PROG TAPE EDIT DISC SKIP STOP PLAY/PAUSE MODE REPEAT RANDOM OPEN/CLOSE TUNER LOCATION PLAY STOP PLAY TAPE MUSIC USER FLAT REC/PAUSE DECK POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME Dolby B and C Type Noise Reduction With cassette tapes, the most noticeable form of noise is high frequency hiss.
RECORDING COMPACT DISCS CD/TUNER TIME PROG TAPE EDIT DISC SKIP STOP PLAY/PAUSE MODE REPEAT RANDOM OPEN/CLOSE TUNER LOCATION PLAY STOP PLAY TAPE MUSIC USER FLAT REC/PAUSE DECK POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME • 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.
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RECORDING COMPACT DISCS CD/TUNER TIME PROG TAPE EDIT DISC SKIP STOP PLAY/PAUSE MODE REPEAT RANDOM OPEN/CLOSE TUNER LOCATION PLAY STOP PLAY TAPE MUSIC USER FLAT REC/PAUSE DECK POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME To stop recording temporarily Press the stop Choose the selection to be recorded next by using the button of the CD player to resume recording (or simply press the track number input button on the remote control transmitter).
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RECORDING COMPACT DISCS CD/TUNER TIME PROG TAPE EDIT DISC SKIP STOP PLAY/PAUSE MODE REPEAT RANDOM OPEN/CLOSE TUNER LOCATION PLAY STOP PLAY TAPE MUSIC USER FLAT REC/PAUSE DECK POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME Recording CD(s) on both sides of a tape automatically Press the CD input selector button and load the disc to be recorded.
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RECORDING COMPACT DISCS CD/TUNER TIME PROG TAPE EDIT DISC SKIP STOP PLAY/PAUSE TUNER MODE REPEAT RANDOM OPEN/CLOSE LOCATION PLAY STOP PLAY TAPE MUSIC USER FLAT REC/PAUSE DECK POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME Automatic tape-editing This convenient feature can be used to program tracks on a disc (or discs) for recording to tape.
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RECORDING COMPACT DISCS CD/TUNER TIME PROG TAPE EDIT DISC SKIP STOP PLAY/PAUSE MODE REPEAT RANDOM OPEN/CLOSE TUNER LOCATION PLAY STOP PLAY TAPE MUSIC USER FLAT REC/PAUSE DECK POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME Notes • When this CD player is in the all disc play mode, if the tape’s total possible recording time is longer than the total playing time of the selected disc, tracks on another disc are recorded continuously.
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RECORDING COMPACT DISCS TIME CD/TUNER TIME TIME PROG TAPE EDIT DISC SKIP STOP PLAY/PAUSE MODE REPEAT RANDOM OPEN/CLOSE TUNER LOCATION PLAY STOP PLAY TAPE MUSIC USER FLAT REC/PAUSE DECK POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME Display information during programming Side of the tape Selected disc TRACK Next playback order...
OTHER RECORDINGS CD/TUNER TIME PROG TAPE EDIT DISC SKIP STOP PLAY/PAUSE MODE REPEAT RANDOM OPEN/CLOSE TUNER LOCATION PLAY STOP PLAY TAPE MUSIC USER FLAT REC/PAUSE DECK POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME • 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.
OTHER RECORDINGS CD/TUNER TIME PROG TAPE EDIT DISC SKIP STOP PLAY/PAUSE MODE REPEAT RANDOM OPEN/CLOSE TUNER LOCATION PLAY STOP PLAY TAPE MUSIC USER FLAT REC/PAUSE DECK POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME Dubbing • During dubbing, adjusting the VOLUME control and using the built-in sound field processor have no effect on the recorded sound.
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. (For Australia, Singapore and General models, KARAOKE mode is additionally available.) You can enjoy listening to music with a desired sound effect by selecting one of these modes, or you can also enjoy...
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GRAPHIC EQUALIZER/SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR CONTROL MUSIC ROCK BLUES JAZZ LOCATION ARENA CLUB STUDIO KARAOKE * KARAOKE mode is available on Australia, Singapore and General models only. Listening to the music with a preset equalizer effect Playback a source. (For source playback, refer to the sections beginning on page 10.) Press the MUSIC button once or more so that the name of a desired mode appears on the preset equalizer mode...
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GRAPHIC EQUALIZER/SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR CONTROL 60 150 400 1K 2.5K 6K 15K CD/TUNER TIME PROG TAPE EDIT DISC SKIP STOP PLAY/PAUSE MODE REPEAT RANDOM OPEN/CLOSE TUNER LOCATION PLAY STOP PLAY TAPE MUSIC USER FLAT REC/PAUSE DECK POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME Adjusting the graphic equalizer for your desired sound taste The 7 band graphic equalizer allows you to adjust the level...
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GRAPHIC EQUALIZER/SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR CONTROL 4, 2 3, 5 CD/TUNER TIME PROG TAPE EDIT DISC SKIP STOP PLAY/PAUSE MODE REPEAT RANDOM OPEN/CLOSE TUNER LOCATION PLAY STOP PLAY TAPE MUSIC USER FLAT REC/PAUSE DECK POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME Storing your own programs Your favorite pair of any equalizer mode (or an equalizer pattern of your own adjusting) and any sound field mode can be stored as a user program.
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER/SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR CONTROL 2, 4, CD/TUNER TIME PROG TAPE EDIT DISC SKIP STOP PLAY/PAUSE MODE REPEAT RANDOM OPEN/CLOSE TUNER LOCATION PLAY STOP PLAY TAPE MUSIC USER FLAT REC/PAUSE DECK POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME Symbol Meaning Symbol No selection USER 1 USER 2 USER 3...
KARAOKE OPERATION (Australia, Singapore and General models only) 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.
HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER CD/TUNER TIME PROG TAPE EDIT DISC SKIP STOP PLAY/PAUSE MODE REPEAT RANDOM OPEN/CLOSE TUNER LOCATION PLAY STOP PLAY TAPE MUSIC USER FLAT REC/PAUSE DECK POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME Timer play 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.
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HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER TIME ADJ POWER TIMER HOUR CD/TUNER TIME PROG TAPE EDIT DISC SKIP STOP PLAY/PAUSE MODE REPEAT RANDOM OPEN/CLOSE TUNER LOCATION PLAY STOP PLAY TAPE MUSIC USER FLAT REC/PAUSE DECK POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME POWER At ON TIME/time setting mode [“ON TIME”...
HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER TUNER POWER TIMER REC CD/TUNER TIME PROG TAPE EDIT DISC SKIP STOP PLAY/PAUSE MODE REPEAT RANDOM OPEN/CLOSE TUNER LOCATION PLAY STOP PLAY TAPE MUSIC USER FLAT REC/PAUSE DECK POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME POWER Timer recording (To record a tuner program) Load a blank tape into the DECK B cassette compartment.
HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER POWER AUTO/MAN’L CD/TUNER TIME PROG TAPE EDIT DISC SKIP STOP PLAY/PAUSE MODE REPEAT RANDOM OPEN/CLOSE TUNER LOCATION PLAY STOP PLAY TAPE MUSIC USER FLAT REC/PAUSE DECK POWER SLEEP INPUT VOLUME POWER SLEEP Sleep timer operation This unit can be turned off automatically.
CONNECTING EXTERNAL UNITS LD player etc. INPUT Video cassette player etc. AUX 2 AUX 1 CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) CD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) terminal on the rear panel of TCD-GX5 This system is equipped with an optical terminal to output CD’s digital signals.
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-GX5 and KMA-GX5).
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. Amplifier section Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.1% THD ...