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3–DISC VCD CHANGER STANDBY TIMER PUSH OPEN MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM GX–700 AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK DOLBY B NR OWNER’S MANUAL DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND A/B/C/D/E VOLUME DOWN PROGRAM B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT INPUT STANDBY/ON DIRECTION R T L...
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Unpacking Main unit Remote control Batteries (size AA, UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7) Mounting brackets Screws Pads After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained. Front speakers DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE 3–DISC VCD CHANGER PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND A/B/C/D/E VOLUME DOWN...
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Setting this system 20 cm 20 cm 20 cm 20 cm 20 cm 20 cm 20 cm 1 cm 1 cm 20 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.
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Front panel 3 – DISC VCD CHANGER STANDBY TIMER PHONES AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK DISC DISC PROGRAM B.BOOST KARAOKE BASS TREBLE MIC MIXING MODE DOLBY NR DOLBY B NR DIRECTION DISC DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND A/B/C/D/E VOLUME DOWN MUSIC...
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Amplifier/tuner Display Remote control sensor TIMER STANDBY [p. 12] B. BOOST [p. 32] PROGRAM [p. 35] KARAOKE [p. 37] PHONES [p. 33] CD/Video CD player Disc tray [p. 12] DISC (1, 2, 3) [p. 13] DISC CHANGE [p. 14] Tape deck Tray [p.
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Remote control TIME PROG R. TIME MODE REPEAT RANDOM TUNER DISC SKIP TIME INDEX RETURN KARAOKE INTRO DIGEST TAPE REC/PAUSE CENTER/ BASS REAR/DELAY TEST PROGRAM BOOST KEY/ECHO LEVEL INPUT VOLUME POWER SLEEP PRESET EDIT TUNER SELECT DIRECTION MUSIC PRESET TIME PROG R.
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Amplifier/tuner Transmission window [p. 4] Numeric buttons [p. 22] A, B, C, D, E [p. 22] KARAOKE [p. 37] TEST [p. 10] CENTER/REAR/DELAY [p. 36] KEY/ECHO [p. 38] LEVEL (–/+) [p. 10, 36, 38] LEVEL ( ) [p. 38] CD/Video CD player Numeric buttons [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. Contents Precautions ... 1 Features ... 3 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.
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 Setting the video output format selector (TV MODE) switch TV MODE AUTO NTSC...
Setting up the speakers Front L Center Front R Dialogue Dialogo Rear L Rear R Front R Center Subwoofer Front L TV set Rear L Preparations and connections 4 channel 5 speaker configuration This system employs a 5 speaker configuration: 2 front speakers, 2 rear paralleled speakers and a center speaker.
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Preparations and connections 60 mm Screw Tapping screw (Available at the hardware store) Mounting the rear speakers Mount the rear speakers on a shelf, rack or on the floor, or hang them on the wall. To mount the rear speakers on the wall by using commercially available speaker stands The provided mounting bracket has 1 pair of screw holes (at an interval of 60 mm).
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.
Preparations and connections ANTENNA 75 UNBAL. 75 UNBAL. TV monitor SUBWOOFER LD/DVD player, etc. MD recorder, etc. (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.
Setting the clock DISC DISC DISC 3–DISC VCD CHANGER PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND STANDBY TIMER PROGRAM B.BOOST MUSIC KARAOKE RANDOM PHONES BASS TREBLE MIC MIXING HOUR MODE DOLBY NR REC/PAUSE AUTO/MANUAL TIMER AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK DOLBY B NR DIRECTION DISPLAY RANDOM REPEAT MEMORY...
Preparations and connections Speaker balance adjustment You can adjust the sound output level balance between the front, center, and rear speakers using the built-in test tone generator. This is important for the best performance of the built-in Dolby Pro Logic surround decoder. The adjustment of each speaker output level should be done at your listening position with the remote control.
CD/Video CD player operation Display information Each indicator mentioned with a number on pages 12–19 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 now being selected.
CD/Video CD player operation DISC 3–DISC VCD CHANGER STANDBY TIMER PROGRAM KARAOKE PHONES BASS TREBLE MIC MIXING MODE AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK DOLBY B NR DIRECTION STANDBY indicator PRESET TIME PROG R. TIME EDIT MODE REPEAT RANDOM TUNER DISC SKIP TIME INDEX RETURN KARAOKE...
DISC (1, 2, 3) DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND A/B/C/D/E VOLUME DOWN PROGRAM B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT INPUT KARAOKE RANDOM REPEAT TIME HOUR MODE DOLBY NR REC/PAUSE AUTO/MANUAL MEMORY DISPLAY TIMER TIME ADJ STANDBY/ON DIRECTION PRESET MODE TIME...
CD/Video CD player operation DISC (1, 2, 3) DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND DOWN PROGRAM B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT KARAOKE RANDOM HOUR MODE DOLBY NR REC/PAUSE AUTO/MANUAL TIMER DIRECTION TIME PROG R. TIME DISC SKIP MODE REPEAT RANDOM DISC SKIP TIME INDEX KARAOKE...
DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND A/B/C/D/E VOLUME DOWN PROGRAM B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT INPUT KARAOKE RANDOM REPEAT TIME HOUR MODE DOLBY NR REC/PAUSE AUTO/MANUAL MEMORY DISPLAY TIMER TIME ADJ STANDBY/ON DIRECTION PRESET TIME TIME PROG R.
CD/Video CD player operation DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND DOWN PROGRAM B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT RANDOM KARAOKE HOUR MODE DOLBY NR REC/PAUSE AUTO/MANUAL TIMER DIRECTION TIME PROG R. TIME MODE REPEAT RANDOM TUNER DISC SKIP REPEAT TIME INDEX RETURN KARAOKE INTRO...
VOLUME DOWN PROGRAM B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT INPUT KARAOKE RANDOM REPEAT TIME HOUR MODE DOLBY NR REC/PAUSE AUTO/MANUAL MEMORY DISPLAY TIMER TIME ADJ PRESET RANDOM TIME PROG R. TIME EDIT MODE REPEAT RANDOM TUNER TUNER DISC SKIP TIME INDEX RETURN SELECT DISC DISC DISC...
CD/Video CD player operation TIME PROG R. TIME EDIT MODE REPEAT RANDOM TUNER DISC SKIP TIME INDEX RETURN TIME INDEX KARAOKE INTRO DIGEST T APE REC/PAUSE CENTER/ BASS REAR/DELAY TEST PROGRAM BOOST KEY/ECHO LEVEL INPUT VOLUME POWER SLEEP TIME PROG R.
Playback Control of Video CD (version 2.0) for Video CDs This function is available for a Video CD (version 2.0) only. “PBC” will light up on the display when a version 2.0 disc is used. The Playback Control differs with each disc. Refer to the instructions of the disc for details.
Display information Each indicator mentioned with a number on pages 21–23 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 E-20 Tuning operation STEREO...
DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND A/B/C/D/E VOLUME DOWN PROGRAM B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT INPUT KARAOKE 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...
Tuning operation DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND DOWN PROGRAM B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT KARAOKE RANDOM REPEAT HOUR MODE DOLBY NR REC/PAUSE AUTO/MANUAL MEMORY TIMER TIME ADJ DIRECTION TIME PROG R. TIME MODE REPEAT RANDOM TUNER DISC SKIP TIME INDEX RETURN KARAOKE INTRO...
DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND A/B/C/D/E VOLUME DOWN PROGRAM B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT INPUT KARAOKE 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...
Display information Each indicator mentioned with a number on pages 25–30 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.
Playing back a tape DISC DISC 3–DISC VCD CHANGER STANDBY TIMER PROGRAM B.BOOST KARAOKE BASS TREBLE MIC MIXING PHONES 3, 4 MODE DOLBY NR AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK DOLBY B NR DIRECTION PRESET TIME PROG R. TIME EDIT MODE REPEAT RANDOM TUNER TUNER...
Playing back a tape DISC DISC DISC PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND PROGRAM B.BOOST MUSIC KARAOKE RANDOM MODE DOLBY NR REC/PAUSE AUTO/MANUAL DIRECTION TIME PROG R. TIME MODE REPEAT RANDOM DISC SKIP TIME INDEX KARAOKE INTRO DIGEST REC/PAUSE CENTER/ REAR/DELAY TEST PROGRAM KEY/ECHO LEVEL INPUT...
DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND A/B/C/D/E VOLUME DOWN PROGRAM B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT INPUT KARAOKE 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...
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Recording DISC DISC DISC PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND PROGRAM B.BOOST MUSIC KARAOKE RANDOM HOUR MODE DOLBY NR REC/PAUSE AUTO/MANUAL TIMER REC/PAUSE DIRECTION Numeric buttons TIME PROG R. TIME EDIT MODE REPEAT RANDOM TUNER DISC SKIP DISC SKIP TIME INDEX RETURN KARAOKE INTRO DIGEST TAPE...
DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND A/B/C/D/E VOLUME DOWN PROGRAM B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT INPUT KARAOKE 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.
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Recording DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND DOWN PROGRAM B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT KARAOKE RANDOM HOUR MODE DOLBY NR REC/PAUSE AUTO/MANUAL TIMER TIME TIME PROG R. TIME MODE REPEAT RANDOM TUNER DISC SKIP TIME INDEX RETURN KARAOKE INTRO DIGEST T APE REC/PAUSE CENTER/...
Operating an external unit connected with this system DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND A/B/C/D/E VOLUME DOWN PROGRAM B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT INPUT KARAOKE RANDOM REPEAT TIME HOUR MODE DOLBY NR REC/PAUSE AUTO/MANUAL MEMORY DISPLAY TIMER TIME ADJ STANDBY/ON DIRECTION...
BASS BOOST 100 350 1K 3.5K 10K MUSIC PROGRAM ROCK POPS PRO LOGIC HALL JAZZ 3 STEREO YMERSION Spectrum analyzer The spectrum of the input source which is divided in five bands will be indicated in real time. BASS BOOST PROGRAM B.BOOST B.
PHONES PHONES DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE 3–DISC VCD CHANGER PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND A/B/C/D/E VOLUME DOWN STANDBY TIMER PROGRAM B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT INPUT KARAOKE RANDOM REPEAT TIME BASS TREBLE PHONES MIC MIXING HOUR MODE DOLBY NR REC/PAUSE AUTO/MANUAL MEMORY DISPLAY...
3 STEREO effects are output from the left and right front speakers and no sound from the rear speakers. YMERSION is Yamaha’s proprietary technology that enhances the spread of a normal stereo source YMERSION play sound, creating three-dimensional acoustics using only two speakers.
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DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND A/B/C/D/E VOLUME DOWN PROGRAM PROGRAM B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT INPUT KARAOKE RANDOM REPEAT TIME HOUR MODE DOLBY NR REC/PAUSE AUTO/MANUAL MEMORY DISPLAY TIMER TIME ADJ STANDBY/ON DIRECTION PRESET TIME PROG R.
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Various sound control TIME PROG R. TIME MODE REPEAT RANDOM DISC SKIP TIME INDEX CENTER/ KARAOKE INTRO DIGEST REAR/DELAY REC/PAUSE CENTER/ REAR/DELAY TEST PROGRAM KEY/ECHO LEVEL INPUT POWER SLEEP LEVEL –/+ E-36 If desired, you can adjust the sound output level of the center and/or rear speakers even if the output level is already set in “Speaker balance adjustment”...
Karaoke operation BASS PHONES DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE 3–DISC VCD CHANGER PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND A/B/C/D/E VOLUME DOWN STANDBY TIMER PROGRAM B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT INPUT KARAOKE RANDOM REPEAT TIME BASS TREBLE MIC MIXING PHONES HOUR MODE DOLBY NR REC/PAUSE AUTO/MANUAL MEMORY...
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Karaoke operation TIME PROG R. TIME EDIT MODE REPEAT RANDOM TUNER DISC SKIP TIME INDEX RETURN KARAOKE INTRO DIGEST T APE REC/PAUSE CENTER/ BASS REAR/DELAY TEST PROGRAM BOOST KEY/ECHO LEVEL INPUT VOLUME POWER SLEEP E-38 You can adjust the level of echo effect applied to the sound input from the microphone(s).
Using the built-in timer DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND A/B/C/D/E VOLUME DOWN PROGRAM B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT INPUT HOUR KARAOKE RANDOM REPEAT TIME HOUR MODE DOLBY NR REC/PAUSE AUTO/MANUAL MEMORY DISPLAY TIMER TIME ADJ STANDBY/ON TIMER DIRECTION STANDBY/ON...
Using the built-in timer DISC DISC DISC DISC CHANGE PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND DOWN PROGRAM B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT KARAOKE RANDOM HOUR MODE DOLBY NR REC/PAUSE AUTO/MANUAL TIMER DIRECTION TIME PROG R. TIME EDIT MODE REPEAT RANDOM TUNER DISC SKIP TIME INDEX RETURN KARAOKE INTRO...
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.
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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 or no picture. Sound stops suddenly (always at the same spot). A picture is disturbed or unstable. Tape will not move during playback or recording.