Yamaha GX-500VCD User Manual

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R T L

3–DISC VCD CHANGER

STANDBY TIMER

MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM GX-500VCD

MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM GX–500

AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK

DOLBY B NR

DISC 1DISC 2DISC 3DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE

PTY SELECT

YMERSION

B.BOOST

PUSH OPEN

DIRECTION

PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E

DOWN UP

MUSIC

VOLUME

INPUTINPUT

STANDBY/ON

OWNER’S MANUAL

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Unpacking ● After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained.

●

● Main unit

●

● Remote control

●

3–DISC VCD CHANGER

STANDBY TIMER

MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM GX–500VCD

AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK

DOLBY B NR

DISC 1DISC 2DISC

YMERSION

DIRECTION

112233445

6677889 0

AB TIME PROG R. TIMECEDIT

MODE REPEAT

RANDOM

TUNER VCD

DISC SKIP

DIGEST

KARAOKE

INTRO

TAPE

REC/PAUSE

KEY/ECHO

YMERSION

BASS BOOST

LEVEL

INPUT

POWER SLEEP

● Speakers

●

B.BOOST

DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE

PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E

MUSIC

VOLUME

DOWN UP

INPUTINPUT

STANDBY/ON

● Speaker cords

●

PRESET

+10

TUNER

SELECTRETURNTIME INDEX

DIRECTION

MUSIC

VOLUME

● AM loop antenna

●

● Batteries (size AA, UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7)

●

● Indoor FM antenna

●

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Setting this system

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English

20 cm

,,,

1 cm 1 cm

20 cm20 cm

20 cm 20 cm

20 cm

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.

Note

When placing the speakers apart from the main unit, be sure to allow a space of at least 20 cm (3-15/16”) above, behind and on both sides of the main unit. If the main unit is put in a rack, the front of it must be fully opened.

* The values must be applied to China and Singapore models only.

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Front panel

2 3

6 7

8 9

0 A B

3–DISC VCD CHANGER

STANDBY TIMER

PHONES

1 MIC 2

DISC 1DISC 2DISC

DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE

PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E

VOLUME

DOWN UP

G H

YMERSION

B.BOOST

MUSIC

INPUTINPUT

RANDOM

TREBLEBASS

MIC MIXING

MAX

MIN

KARAOKE

REC/PAUSEDOLBY NR

REPEAT TIME

MIN

HOUR

AUTO/MANUAL

MEMORY

TIMER

TIME ADJ

DISPLAYMODE

K L

STANDBY/ON

M N

AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK

DOLBY B NR

DIRECTION

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Amplifier/tuner

1 Display

2 Remote control sensor

3 TIMER

4 STANDBY [p. 9]

5 B. BOOST [p. 30]

6 YMERSION [p. 30]

7 KARAOKE [p. 31]

8 PHONES [p. 30]

CD/Video CD player

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/BAND

[p. 18]

F VOLUME [p. 29] G MUSIC [p. 29]

H INPUT( / ) [p. 9, 18, 22, 28]

TUNER → TAPE → VCD/CD → AUX/MD

↑

I HOUR [p. 7, 33] J MIN [p. 7, 33] K DISPLAY [p. 7, 33] L MEMORY [p. 19, 20]

TIME ADJ [p. 7]

M STANDBY/ON [p. 9] N AUTO/MANUAL [p. 18]

TIMER [p. 33]

O Disc tray

[p. 9]

P DISC (1, 2, 3) [p. 10] Q DISC CHANGE [p. 11]

Tape deck

Y Tr ay

[p. 22]

Z MODE [p. 22]

R OPEN/CLOSE [p. 9] S ( )/ ( )

[p. 11, 16]

T / [p. 9] U [p. 9]

[ [p. 22] \ DIRECTION [p. 22] ] ( )/ ( ) [p. 23]

V RANDOM [p. 14] W TIME [p. 14] X REPEAT [p. 13]

` [p. 22] a [p. 22] b REC/PAUSE [p. 24] c DOLBY NR [P. 21, 24]

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Remote control

5 6

112233445

6677889 0

RANDOM

DIGEST

YMERSION

INPUT

TUNER

VCD

TAPE

BASS BOOST

VOLUME

TIME PROG R. TIMECEDIT

MODE REPEAT

DISC SKIP

KARAOKE

INTRO

REC/PAUSE

KEY/ECHO

LEVEL

POWER SLEEP

PRESET

TUNER

SELECTRETURNTIME INDEX

DIRECTION

MUSIC

G I K

112233445

6677889 0

RANDOM

DIGEST

YMERSION

INPUT

TUNER

VCD

TAPE

BASS BOOST

VOLUME

TIME PROG R. TIMECEDIT

MODE REPEAT

DISC SKIP

KARAOKE

INTRO

REC/PAUSE

KEY/ECHO

LEVEL

POWER SLEEP

PRESET

TUNER

SELECTRETURNTIME INDEX

DIRECTION

MUSIC

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Amplifier/tuner

1 T ransmission windo w

[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]

CD/Video CD player

F Numeric buttons

8 SLEEP [p. 34] 9 PRESET ( / ) [p. 19] 0 TUNER [p. 18] A YMERSION [p. 30] B BASS BOOST [p. 30] C MUSIC [p. 29] D VOLUME (+/–)[p. 29] E INPUT ( / ) [p. 9, 18, 22, 28]

K DISC SKIP [p. 10]

TUNER → TAPE → VCD/CD → AUX/MD

↑

Q SELECT [p. 16]

[p. 10]

G TIME [p. 14] H PROG [p. 12] I MODE [p. 10] J REPEAT [p. 13]

Tape deck

W / [p. 23] X REC/PAUSE [p. 24]

L ( )/ ( )

[p. 11, 16]

M INTRO [p. 15] N TIME INDEX [p. 15] O DIGEST [p. 15] P RETURN [p. 16]

Y DIRECTION [p. 22] Z [p. 22]

R [p. 9] S EDIT [p. 26, 27] T R. TIME [p. 26] U RANDOM [p. 14] V [p. 9]

[ [p. 22]

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Thank you for purchasing this YAMAHA product. We hope it will give you many years of trouble-free enjoyment.

Contents

English

For the best performance, read this manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your YAMAHA product.

Page

Precautions.................................................

Features ......................................................

Preparations and connections..................

Installing batteries in the remote control .................. 4

Remote control operation range .............................. 4

Setting the video output format

selector (TV MODE) switch...................................... 4

Connections ............................................................. 5

Setting the clock....................................................... 7

Adjusting brightness of the display .......................... 7

CD/Video CD player operation ..................

Basic play................................................................. 9

To change the disc play mode ............................... 10

To select another disc ............................................ 10

To select the desired track directly ......................... 10

To play the desired track (Skip)..............................11

To advance or reverse play rapidly

(Search) .................................................................11

To exchange a disc (or discs) while playing

(PLAYXCHANGE) ..................................................11

Program play.......................................................... 12

Repeat play............................................................13

Random play..........................................................14

Switching the time display...................................... 14

To find your desired scene quickly

for Video CDs................................................................. 15

To get a quick overview of a track or a disc

for Video CDs ................................................................ 15

Playback Control of Video CD (version 2.0)

for Video CDs ................................................................ 16

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1 3 4

Tuning operation ......................................

Automatic tuning ....................................................18

Manual tuning ........................................................ 18

Manual preset tuning ............................................. 19

Automatic preset tuning .........................................20

Playing back a tape..................................

General information ............................................... 21

Basic operation ......................................................22

Winding the tape .................................................... 23

Searching for the beginning

of the desired selection .......................................... 23

Recording .................................................

Basic recording ...................................................... 24

Recording from CDs utilizing the EDIT function..... 26

Operating an external unit connected with

this system ...............................................

Various sound control .............................

Karaoke operation....................................

Using the built-in timer ............................

Timer play .............................................................. 33

Timer recording......................................................34

Sleep timer operation.............................................34

Appendix...................................................

Troubleshooting .....................................................35

Specifications.........................................................37

For basic source play, the following illustrations on top of pages will help you to look for the section you need.

......CD/Video CD play ......Tuning

28 29 31 33

......Tape playback/recording

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Precautions: Read this before operating your system

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 it away from sources of hum such as transformers and electric motors.

■ Do not operate this system upside-down. It may overheat, possibly causing damage.

■ Never open the cabinet. If something drops into the set, contact your dealer.

■ The openings on the main unit cover assure proper ventilation of the main unit. If these openings are obstructed, the temperature inside the main unit will rise rapidly. Therefore, avoid placing objects against these openings, and install the main unit in a well-ventilated area to prevent fire and damage.

■ Always set the VOLUME control to minimum before starting an audio source play: increase the volume gradually to an appropriate level after play has started.

■ When not planning to use this system for long periods of time (ie., vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.

■ Grounding or polarization – Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization of this system is not defeated.

■ Do not use force on switches, controls or connection wires. When moving the main unit, first disconnect the power plug and the wires connected to other equipment. Never pull the wire itself.

■ If an external appliance (TV, radio, etc.) interferes with this system operation, move the main unit away from such an appliance.

■ Do not attempt to clean this system with chemical solvents; this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

■ Be sure to read the “Troubleshooting” section regarding

common operating errors before concluding that this system is faulty.

■ To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power

plug and the antenna cable when there is an electrical storm.

■ Do not plug the AC power plug to the wall socket before

you finish all connections.

■ Never allow metallic items (e.g. screwdrivers, tools, etc.) to

come near the tape deck’s record/playback head assembly. Doing so may not only scratch or damage the head’s mirror-smooth finish, it may change the magnetic characteristics of the heads, causing a deterioration in reproduction performance quality.

■ The voltage to be used must be the same as that specified on this system. 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.

■ The sound level at a given volume setting depends on speaker location and other factors. Care should be taken to avoid exposure to sudden high levels of sound, which may occur when turning on this system with the volume control setting at high, and to continuous high levels of sound.

■ Sudden temperature changes and storage or operation in an extremely humid environment may cause condensation inside the cabinet. Condensation can cause this system to malfunction.

To eliminate condensation:

Pickup

•

Leave the power on with no disc loaded until normal play becomes possible (about 1 hour).

Tape head

•

Leave the power on with no tape loaded until normal playback becomes possible (about 1 hour).

Note

If condensation forms on the tape head, dirt or dust may accumulate during use.

Remote control

•

Wipe off condensation on the transmission window with a soft cloth before operating this system.

■ To prevent a malfunction of this system:

Do not use any non standard shaped disc (heart etc.)

•

available on the market, because it may damage this system. Do not use a disc with tape, seals, or paste on it,

•

because damage to this system may result.

IMPORTANT

Please record the serial number of this system in the space below.

Model: Serial No.:

The serial number is located on the rear of the main unit. Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future reference.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

■ Although the tape deck’s record/playback heads are high quality heads with outstanding reproduction characteristics, they can become dirty through the use of old tapes or from dust accumulation over time. This can have a serious effect on reproduction quality. Clean the heads regularly with one of the commonly available head cleaners or with cleaning solutions.

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Precautions: Read this before operating your system

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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 level of power.

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 THE MAIN UNIT

Be sure not to carry or tip the main unit with discs remaining in it.

CAUTION FOR MOVING THE MAIN UNIT

Before moving the main unit, first remove all discs from the disc tray and close the tray by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button. After you confirm that “NO DISC” lights up on the display, turn this system into the standby mode by pressing the STANDBY/ON switch, and then disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet.

Voltage Selector (China and General models only) The voltage selector on the rear panel of the main unit must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging into the AC main supply. Voltages are 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

FREQUENCY STEP switch (China 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. Be sure to change the setting of this switch with the AC supply lead of this system disconnected from the AC outlet.

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 herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

As the laser beam used in this unit is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

This system is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the rear exterior.

Laser component in this product is capable of emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.

The CD/Video CD player in this system can play discs of the f ollowing types only.

Type of disc

Mark printed

on the disc

Video CD

Never attempt to play a disc other than above with the CD/Video CD player because it may cause a damage to this system.

Type of signal

recorded

Sound

Picture (Movie)

Sound only

Size (Dimension)

12 cm

8 cm (Single type)

12 cm

8 cm (Single type)

Maximum possible

play time 74 minutes 20 minutes

74 minutes 20 minutes

VIDEO CD

Video CDs are classified into two types, version 1.1 and 2.0. The CD/Video CD player can play both types.

Video CD (version 1.1):With the same operation as compact discs, you can enjoy sounds and pictures (movies). Video CD (version 2.0):In addition to a normal play which is the same as version 1.1, you can enjoy a Playback Control

operation. (For details on Playback Control, refer to page 16.)

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Features

English

General

High Power Output

●

100W + 100W (6Ω) RMS, 10% 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)

● Video Output Format Selector (TV

MODE) Switch

Tape Deck

● Automatic Synchronized Recording with

CD or Video CD

● EDIT Function Useful for Recording

CD(s)

●

Automatic Reverse

●

Dolby B Type Noise Reduction System

Tuner

●

40 Station Preset Tuning

●

Automatic Preset Tuning

Karaoke-functions

●

4 Modes for Singing Karaoke

●

2 Microphone Connecting Capability

CD/Video CD Player

3-Disc Carousel Auto-Changer for Video

●

CDs and Compact Discs

● PLAYXCHANGE

Disc changing while playing

● 20-Track Random Access Programming

● Repeat Play for Single Track/Entire Disc/

All Discs

● Random Sequence Play

● Playback Control Function Available for

Video CD (version 2.0)

● Quick Overview of a Track and a Disc

with a Touch of the DIGEST and INTRO Buttons

● Time Index Function

●

Mic Mixing, Echo Level and Key Control Capability

●

Karaoke Sound Recording Capability (Recording Your Singing Voice and Karaoke Effects with the Music Source)

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Preparations and connections

Installing batteries in the remote control

Remote control operation range

DISC 1DISC 2DISC

DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE

3–DISC VCD CHANGER

MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM GX–700

30°

PUSH OPEN

30°

SET MD

PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E

REC/PAUSE

TAPE

MINIDISC RECORDER

DOWN UP

VOLUME

MODE–PTY SEEK–START

0.2 m – 6 m

(8” –20’)

1. 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 mark.

2. Insert the batteries (AA, R6, UM-3 type) according to the

polarity markings on the inside of the battery compartment.

3. Attach the battery compartment cover.

Notes

● Remove the batteries if the remote control is not used for an extended period of time.

● If batteries leak, dispose of them immediately. Avoid touching the leaked material and contact with clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries.

● Be sure to use the same type of batteries together.

● Do not use a new battery and an old battery together.

Notes

● The area between the remote control and the main unit must be clear of large obstacles.

● Do not expose the remote control sensor to strong lighting, in particular, an inverter type fluorescent lamp. Otherwise, the remote control may not work properly. If necessary, position the main unit away from direct lighting.

Battery replacement

If you find that the remote control must be used closer to the main unit, the batteries are weak. Replace both batteries with new ones.

Setting the video output format selector (TV MODE) switch

This system is designed for use with the NTSC and PAL television formats. Set this switch to the position for the format your TV monitor employs.

TV MODE

PAL

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ANTENNA

FM GND AM

75Ω UNBAL.

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL

TV MODE

PAL AUTO NTSC

SUBWOOFER

VIDEO SIGNAL

SUBWOOFER VIDEO SIGNAL

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

AUX/MD

AUTO NTSC

(Singapore model)

PAL: Set to this position if your TV monitor employs the PAL

format.

AUTO: Set to this position if your TV monitor can be switched

in between the PAL and NTSC formats automatically.

NTSC: Set to this position if your TV monitor employs the

NTSC format.

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SEE OW FOR CON

FRONT

SPEAKERS

6 Ω MIN

Preparations and connections

Connections

Never plug the AC supply lead of this system into the AC outlet until all connections are completed.

(Singapore model)

SUBWOOFER

INPUT

Subwoofer system (Separate purchase)

OUT

ANTENNA

FM GND AM

75Ω UNBAL.

TV MODE

PAL AUTO NTSC

SUBWOOFER

OUT

AUX/MD

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL

VIDEO SIGNAL

MONITOR

OUT

FRONT

SPEAKERS

6 Ω MIN./SPEAKER

SEE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR CONNECTION.

MAINS

English

To AC outlet

Speakers

m Connecting speakers

Connect the speakers to the corresponding speaker terminals on the rear of the main unit respectively by using the speaker cords. Make sure that the polarity of the speaker cords is correct, that is the + and – markings are observed. If these cords are reversed, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass.

On the speakers

Red: positive (+) Black: negative (–) 1 Press the tab

2 Insert the bare wire.

Caution Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other as this could damage the amplifier and/or speakers.

[Remove approx. 5mm (1/4”) insulation from the speaker wires.]

3 Release the tab and

secure the wire.

On the main unit

Red: positive (+) Black: negative (–)

1 Press up the tab. 2 Insert the bare wire.

[Remove approx. 5mm (1/4”) insulation from the speaker wires.]

3 Press down the tab and

secure the wire.

When connecting a subwoofer (separate purchase)

You may wish to add a subwoofer to reinforce the bass frequencies. 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 Ser vo Processing Subwoofer System, are designed so that the amplifier and

subwoofer are in the same unit.

* The SUBWOOFER OUT terminal outputs low frequencies from both left and right channels.

(The cut-off frequency of this terminal is 200 Hz.)

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E N

Preparations and connections

(1)

(2)

ANTENNA

FM GND AM

75Ω UNBAL.

ANTENNA

FM GND AM

75Ω UNBAL.

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL

(Singapore model)

m Antenna connection

(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. Position the AM loop antenna for optimum reception.

Notes

● When static is still heard even after adjusting the position of the AM loop antenna, try reversing the wire connections (from the right terminal to the left one, and vice versa).

● The AM loop antenna should be placed apart from the main unit. The antenna may be hung on a wall.

Using an external antenna

● Use an external FM antenna instead of an indoor FM antenna if you need better reception. Consult your dealer.

● Use an external AM antenna if you need better reception. Consult your dealer.

MD recorder etc.

INOUT

DIGITAL IN

ANTENNA

FM GND AM

75Ω UNBAL.

(Singapore model)

ANTENNA

FM GND AM

75Ω UNBAL.

TV MODE

PAL

AUTO NTSC

SUBWOOFER VIDEO SIGNAL

AUX/MD

OUT

VIDEO IN

DEGITAL OUT

OPTICAL

MONITOR

OUT

FRONT

SPEAKERS

6 Ω MIN.

SEE OWN FOR CON

m Connecting external components

TV monitor

Connect a TV monitor to enjoy playing Video CDs on the builtin CD/Video CD player. Connect a TV monitor to the MONITOR OUT terminal by using an RCA pin plug cable.

External audio commponent

This system can be connected with external audio components. Connect an external audio component to the AUX/MD terminals by using RCA pin plug connector cables correctly, that is to say L (left) to L and R (right) to R. Also, refer to the owner’s manual for the component to be connected to this system. * A digital-to-digital recording is possible from a CD played on

the built-in CD/Video CD player to an MD (or tape) on an external MD recorder (or DAT) by connecting the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) terminal on the rear of the main unit to the MD recorder (or DAT).

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TV monitor

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Setting the clock

3–DISC VCD CHANGER

STANDBY TIMER

BASS

1 MIC 2

TREBLE MIC MIXING

PHONES

English

Preparations and connections

1 While the power is on, press DISPLAY to display the time.

DISC 1DISC 2DISC

DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE

2 While holding TIME ADJ pressed, press HOUR and set the

PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E

VOLUME

DOWN UP

YMERSION

B.BOOST

MUSIC

INPUTINPUT

RANDOM

KARAOKE

MAX

MIN

REPEAT TIME

MIN

HOUR

AUTO/MANUAL

MEMORY

REC/PAUSEDOLBY NR

DISPLAYMODE

TIMER

TIME ADJ

STANDBY/ON

hour. * Press HOUR once to advance the time by 1hour. Press

and hold to advance continuously.

3 While holding TIME ADJ pressed, press MIN and set the

minute. * Press MIN once to advance the time by 1

minute. Press and hold to advance continuously.

* The hour setting will not advance even if minute is

advanced from “59” to “00”.

DISPLAY

REPEAT

MIN

DOLBY B NR

DIRECTION

MEMORY

TIME ADJ

AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK

RANDOM

HOUR

Changes.

RANDOM

HOUR

REPEAT

MIN

MEMORY

TIME ADJ

Changes.

Adjusting brightness of the display

Singapore model uses a 24-hour display. For China and General models, either the 24-hour display or the 12-hour display [shown by “AM (PM) 12:00”] is selected depending on the setting of the FREQUENCY STEP switch on the rear panel, so you cannot select the desired type freely.

Note

In the event of a power failure or when the AC supply lead is disconnected, the time display will go out, however, the clock will function for about 5 minutes without any po wer supply. Otherwise, the time display will flash on and off to indicate that the time must be reset.

If desired, you can adjust the brightness of the display.

DISC 1DISC 2DISC

YMERSION

B.BOOST

KARAOKE

REC/PAUSEDOLBY NR

DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE

PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E

DOWN UP

MUSIC

RANDOM

REPEAT TIME

HOUR

AUTO/MANUAL

MEMORY

TIMER

TIME ADJ

VOLUME

MIN

INPUTINPUT

DISPLAYMODE

STANDBY/ON

Press and hold DISPLAY for more than 2 seconds so that “DIMMER ±0” appears on the display. While holding DISPLAY pressed, turn VOLUME clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease brightness.

VOLUME

Control range: ±0 to –6 (Preset value: ±0)

DISPLAY

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CD/Video CD player operation

Display information

Each indicator mentioned with a number on pages 9 –16 corresponds to the indicator with the same number on this page.

312

TRACK

100 350 1K 3.5K 10K

MUSIC

PROGRAM

TOTAL REM

VCD PBC

RANDOM 1234 78910

13 14 15

OVER 15

5116

S F REP

PROG

VOLUME

1 TRACK (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 (Playback Control) indicator 6 CD (input source indicator) 7 (play)

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RANDOM

9 Music calendar

Track numbers on the currently selected disc will be illuminated (up to the number 15).

0 OVER 15

This indicator will be illuminated when the currently selected disc has more than 15 tracks.

A PROG (program) B (S, F) REP [(single, full) repeat]

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3–DISC VCD CHANGER

STANDBY TIMER

PHONES

1 MIC 2

AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK

STANDBY indicator

DOLBY B NR

English

CD/Video CD player operation

Basic play

For Video CDs

When you play a Video CD, turn on the TV monitor connected to this system.

1 Turn on the power. 2 Select the CD/Video CD player by pressing INPUT or

until “VCD/CD” (2) appears on the display.

3 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.

DISC 1DISC 2DISC

DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE

3, 5

4 Place discs on the table, label side upward.

PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E

VOLUME

DOWN UP

YMERSION

B.BOOST

MUSIC

RANDOM

MIC MIXING

MIN

KARAOKE

MAX

DIRECTION

TREBLEBASS

REC/PAUSEDOLBY NR

HOUR

AUTO/MANUAL

MEMORY

TIMER

REPEAT TIME

MIN

TIME ADJ

INPUTINPUT

DISPLAYMODE

STANDBY/ON

6, 11, 22

* Up to three discs can be loaded on the table.

To load the third disc, rotate the disc table by pressing

DISC CHANGE on the front panel. * 8 cm (3”) discs can be played without an adaptor. * The disc placed on the left side is played first.

5 Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

* If the selected disc is a CD, the total number of tracks

(1) and the total playing time of the disc (2) will be

displayed for several seconds. * If the disc contains more than 15 tracks, the “OVER 15”

indicator ( * If the disc tray is closed by pushing the front edge of the

tray, play will begin automatically. *

For Video CDs

If the selected disc is a Video CD, “VCD” (

on the display.

0) will light up.

4) lights up

6 Press / to begin play.

TUNER

VCD

TAPE

BASS BOOST

VOLUME

PRESET

+10

TUNER

SELECTRETURNTIME INDEX

DIRECTION

MUSIC

6, 11, 22

SELECT

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INTRO

REC/PAUSE

KEY/ECHO

POWER SLEEP

YMERSION

LEVEL

INPUT

Direct operation

DISC (1, 2 or 3) and OPEN/CLOSE on the front panel and

on the remote control will work if they are pressed when this system is in the standby mode or another input source is selected.

Note for Video CDs

If a Video CD (version 2.0) is selected, “PBC” ( the display, yet the total number of tracks ( playing time of the disc (

2) and the music calendar (9) will

5) lights up on

1), the total

not be displayed. In this mode, disc play is controlled by the rule of Playback Control. To play the disc in the Playback Control mode, skip to page 16 and follow the procedure. To cancel this mode and restore the normal play mode, press

. “PBC” (5) disappears from the display. To call the Playback Control mode again, press SELECT on the remote control.

To pause

11 Press / .

* The “

” indicator (7) will flash.

22 Press / to resume play from the same point.

To stop play

Press .

To finish using this system

Turn this system into the standby mode by pressing STANDBY/ON. (The STANDBY indicator will light up and the display will go out.)

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CD/Video CD player operation

To change the disc play mode

DISC (1, 2, 3)

DISC 1DISC 2DISC

DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE

PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E

DOWN UP

YMERSION

B.BOOST

MUSIC

REC/PAUSEDOLBY NR

RANDOM

HOUR

AUTO/MANUAL

TIMER

KARAOKE

DIRECTION

VOLUME

REPEAT TIME

MIN

MEMORY

TIME ADJ

INPUTINPUT

DISPLAYMODE

STANDBY/ON

If necessary, change the disc play mode by pressing MODE on the remote control.

Single disc play mode: Only the designated disc is

played.

All disc play mode: All discs on the disc tray are

played sequentially.

Lights up only when the all disc play mode is selected.

To select another disc

Press DISC SKIP on the remote control once or more (so that the corresponding disc number is located on the top of the disc indicator (

Pressing DISC (1, 2 or 3) will select the disc directly, and play will begin from track 1 automatically.

3)).

MODE

DISC SKIP

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KARAOKE

INTRO

REC/PAUSE

KEY/ECHO

LEVEL

POWER SLEEP

RANDOM

DIGEST

YMERSION

INPUT

TUNER

VCD

TAPE

BASS BOOST

VOLUME

To select the desired track directly

By using the numeric buttons on the remote control, any track you wish to listen to can be played directly.

Use the numeric buttons to select the desired track number. Play will begin automatically.

A. For example, to choose track 5 Press 5.

PRESET

+10

TUNER

SELECTRETURNTIME INDEX

DIRECTION

MUSIC

Numeric buttons

B. For example, to choose track 12

(1) Press +10. (2) Within a few seconds, press 2.

C. For example, to choose track 20

(1) Press +10. (2) Within a few seconds, press +10 again. (3) Within a few seconds, press 0.

Note

If you select a track number higher than the number of tracks on the disc, only the last track of the disc may be played.

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CD/Video CD player operation

To play the desired track (Skip)

English

( )

DISC (1, 2, 3)

DISC 1DISC 2DISC

DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE

PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E

DOWN UP

YMERSION

B.BOOST

MUSIC

REC/PAUSEDOLBY NR

RANDOM

HOUR

AUTO/MANUAL

TIMER

KARAOKE

DIRECTION

VOLUME

REPEAT TIME

MIN

MEMORY

TIME ADJ

INPUTINPUT

DISPLAYMODE

STANDBY/ON

DISC CHANGE

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 track number display. Play will begin from the beginning of the track.

To advance or reverse play rapidly (Search)

Press and hold to advance play rapidly, and to reverse play rapidly.

To exchange a disc (or discs) while playing (PLAYXCHANGE)

During play, you can open the disc tray by pressing DISC CHANGE without interrupting play. However, in this case, pressing DISC SKIP or DISC (1, 2 or 3) is invalid.

DISC SKIP

( )

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KARAOKE

REC/PAUSE

KEY/ECHO

POWER SLEEP

RANDOM

TUNER

VCD

DIGEST

INTRO

TAPE

YMERSION

BASS BOOST

LEVEL

INPUT

VOLUME

PRESET

+10

TUNER

SELECTRETURNTIME INDEX

DIRECTION

( )

MUSIC

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CD/Video CD player operation

DISC 1DISC 2DISC

DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE

PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E

VOLUME

DOWN UP

YMERSION

B.BOOST

MUSIC

KARAOKE

REC/PAUSEDOLBY NR

DIRECTION

RANDOM

REPEAT TIME

HOUR

AUTO/MANUAL

MEMORY

TIMER

TIME ADJ

MIN

INPUTINPUT

DISPLAYMODE

STANDBY/ON

TIME

Program play

You can program up to 20 tracks in any desired order.

1 When the CD/Video CD player is stopped, press PROG to

prepare for programming. * “PROG” (A) and “P-01” (2) will light up on the display,

and all track numbers on the selected disc (

9) will begin

flashing.

2 If necessary, select the desired disc by pressing DISC SKIP.

* Just after you change the disc, the CD/Video CD player

reads the contents of the newly selected disc for a few seconds. During this internal operation, if you go on to the next step, “WAIT” (

2) appears on the display and your

operation is canceled.

3 Use the numeric buttons to select the desired

track number. * The selected track number (

the programmed tracks (

1) and the total play time of

2) will light up on the display,

and soon it will be replaced by the display of the next play

2). Programmed track numbers on the selected

order ( disc will stop flashing and light up on the music calendar (9).

* Pressing TIME displays the total play time of the

programmed tracks (2) for about 1 second, and then it is replaced by the display of the next play order (

2).

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program other tracks.

TIME

TUNER

VCD

TAPE

PRESET

+10

TUNER

SELECTRETURNTIME INDEX

DIRECTION

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MODE REPEAT

RANDOM

DISC SKIP

DIGEST

KARAOKE

INTRO

REC/PAUSE

5 Press / to start the program play.

Notes

For Video CDs

●

When the CD/Video CD player is in the Playback Control mode (“PBC” ( is stopped, pressing PROG cancels the Playback Control mode, and so you can make progr amming operations.

● If the total time of the programmed tracks becomes 100

minutes or more, the highest position of the figure will not be

5) is illuminated on the display) and the play

displayed.

Display information during programming

HALL

YMERSION

TRACK

VCD PBC

TIMER

SLEEP NOR TEST PHANTOM

Play order

TUNER

MD TAPE

Selected disc

RANDOM

1234

5116

78910

13 14 15

OVER 15

Music calendar

EDIT

S F REP

PROG

VOLUME

● The total time of the programmed tracks will not be

displayed, if track number 16 or higher is programmed.

● Skip ( / ) can be performed during play, but only

within the range of the programmed tracks.

● Search can be performed during play to search all tracks,

including unprogrammed tracks.

To cancel a programmed sequence

There are several methods as described below.

● Press while the CD/Video CD player is stopped.

● Open the disc tray.

● Turn this system into the standby mode.

To check (and correct) program data

Total playing timeSelected track number

TRACK

TOTAL

VCD PBC

HALL

YMERSION

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TIMER

SLEEP NOR TEST PHANTOM

TUNER

MD TAPE

RANDOM

1234 78910

13 14 15

5116

OVER 15

EDIT

S F REP

PROG

VOLUME

1. Press PROG when the CD/Video CD player is stopped.

2. Every time

is pressed, the track numbers and sequential order of the programmed tracks can be checked one after another. The display of the track number can be returned (sequentially in reverse order) by pressing

3. If you want to correct the program data, press a numeric

button to select the track to replace the one displayed. The previously programmed track will be cleared from the memory and the new one will be programmed. To complete the correction, press PROG or again.

/ once

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DISC 1DISC 2DISC

DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE

PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E

CD/Video CD player operation

Repeat play

All discs, a disc, a single track or a programmed sequence can be continuously repeated.

Press REPEAT once or more to select the desired repeat play mode so that the S REP or F REP indicator ( illuminated.

B) is

English

REPEAT

DOWN UP

YMERSION

B.BOOST

MUSIC

RANDOM

REC/PAUSEDOLBY NR

AUTO/MANUAL

RANDOM

DIGEST

YMERSION

INPUT

HOUR

TIMER

TUNER

VCD

TAPE

BASS BOOST

VOLUME

REPEAT TIME

MEMORY

TIME ADJ

KARAOKE

DIRECTION

112233445

6677889 0

AB TIME PROG R. TIMECEDIT

MODE REPEAT

DISC SKIP

KARAOKE

INTRO

REC/PAUSE

KEY/ECHO

LEVEL

POWER SLEEP

VOLUME

MIN

PRESET

INPUTINPUT

DISPLAYMODE

STANDBY/ON

+10

TUNER

SELECTRETURNTIME INDEX

DIRECTION

MUSIC

REPEAT

(off) S REP

F REP

Repeat play modes

SINGLE REPEAT (S REP)

A single track is played repeatedly. * This is also available in the program play mode and the

random play mode. (If the repeat play mode is switched off, the program play mode or the random play mode will be resumed.)

FULL REPEAT (F REP)

When the CD/Video CD player is in the single disc play mode:

The designated disc is played repeatedly. * In the random play mode, the selected disc is repeatedly

played, but the order of tracks is different every time.

When the CD/Video CD player is in the all disc play mode:

All discs on the disc tray are played repeatedly. * In the random play mode, the random play is performed

among all discs and repeated with a different order of tracks every time.

Notes

● In the program play mode, a sequence of programmed

tracks is played repeatedly.

●

For Video CDs

When the CD/Video CD player is in the Playback Control mode (“PBC” ( play mode can be selected.

To cancel the repeat play

Press REPEAT once or more so that the (S, F) REP indicator (

B) goes out.

5) is illuminated on the display), no repeat

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CD/Video CD player operation

VOLUME

DOWN UP

Random play

Tracks on a selected disc or all discs on the disc tray can be played randomly.

RANDOM

YMERSION

B.BOOST

MUSIC

RANDOM

KARAOKE

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AB TIME PROG R. TIMECEDIT

MODE REPEAT

DISC SKIP

DISC 1DISC 2DISC

HOUR

AUTO/MANUAL

REC/PAUSEDOLBY NR

TIMER

RANDOM

TUNER

VCD

DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE

REPEAT TIME

MEMORY

TIME ADJ

MIN

PRESET

TUNER

INPUTINPUT

DISPLAYMODE

RANDOM

MODE.

* If the single disc play mode is selected, select the

desired disc by pressing DISC SKIP.

2 Press RANDOM to begin random play.

1 If necessary, switch the disc play mode by pressing

* The “RANDOM” indicator (8) will light up.

To cancel the random play

Press , or press RANDOM so that the “RANDOM” indicator

8) will go out.

(

Notes

+10

● This feature will not function during programming or

program play.

●

For Video CDs

RANDOM can work when the CD/Video CD player is in the Playback Control mode and stopped. In this state, pressing

RANDOM cancels the Playback Control mode.

Switching the time display

Every time TIME is pressed, the display will change as described below.

TIME

PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E

DOWN UP

YMERSION

B.BOOST

MUSIC

RANDOM

REC/PAUSEDOLBY NR

HOUR

AUTO/MANUAL

TIMER

RANDOM

REPEAT TIME

MEMORY

TIME ADJ

TUNER

VCD

KARAOKE

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AB TIME PROG R. TIMECEDIT

MODE REPEAT

DISC SKIP

VOLUME

MIN

PRESET

INPUTINPUT

DISPLAYMODE

TUNER

[Example]

When the second track is being played. The elapsed play time for the current track will be

displayed.

TRACK

TIME

The remaining play time for the current track will be displayed.

TRACK

REM

The total play time of the disc will be displayed.

+10

TOTAL

TRACK

The total remaining play time of the disc will be displayed.

TRACK

TOTAL REM

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CD/Video CD player operation

To find your desired scene quickly

for Video CDs

English

TIME INDEX

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AB TIME PROG R. TIMECEDIT

MODE REPEAT

DISC SKIP

KARAOKE

INTRO

REC/PAUSE

KEY/ECHO

LEVEL

POWER SLEEP

RANDOM

DIGEST

YMERSION

INPUT

TUNER

VCD

TAPE

BASS BOOST

VOLUME

PRESET

+10

TUNER

SELECTRETURNTIME INDEX

DIRECTION

MUSIC

Press TIME INDEX or once or more to skip forward or backward by the displa yed time.

By pressing a button repeatedly, the time on the display and TV monitor changes.

Notes

● While playing a disc, you can skip forward or backward

through the entire disc.

● While playing a Video CD (version 2.0) in the Playback

Control mode, you can skip forward or backward through the selected track.

To get a quick overview of a track or a disc for Video CDs

TUNER

VCD

TAPE

BASS BOOST

VOLUME

PRESET

+10

TUNER

SELECTRETURNTIME INDEX

DIRECTION

MUSIC

INTRO

112233445

6677889 0

TIME PROG R. TIMECEDIT

MODE REPEAT

RANDOM

DISC SKIP

DIGEST

KARAOKE

INTRO

REC/PAUSE

KEY/ECHO

POWER SLEEP

YMERSION

LEVEL

INPUT

To cancel DIGEST and INTRO operations

Press .

DIGEST

Press DIGEST to see the scenes of a selected track on a Video CD.

Press INTRO to see the beginning of all tracks on a Video CD. You can watch up to nine screens at a time on the TV monitor.

You can begin play from the desired scene by pressing a numeric button (1 to 9) which corresponds to the number of the scene.

Notes

● These buttons cannot work when playing a Video CD

(version 2.0) in the Playback Control mode. To make these buttons work, press to stop playing.

● These DIGEST and INTRO operations repeat endlessly

until you stop play.

● These button cannot work in the program play and random

play modes.

● The monitor can show up to nine screens at a time. The

number of screens varies from disc to disc. There may be a case that the monitor shows only one screen as shown below.

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CD/Video CD player operation

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.

You can enjoy the following functions.

Selection on a screen menu

You can select pictures, music and information to play by selecting items on a screen menu.

High quality pictures (for discs including still pictures)

You can enjoy still pictures which are four times as high in quality as moving pictures.

TUNER

VCD

TAPE

BASS BOOST

VOLUME

PRESET

+10

TUNER

SELECTRETURNTIME INDEX

DIRECTION

MUSIC

Numeric buttons

SELECT

RETURN

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DISC SKIP

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KARAOKE

INTRO

REC/PAUSE

KEY/ECHO

POWER SLEEP

YMERSION

LEVEL

INPUT

m Basic operation

Use the remote control for making Playback 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 may vary for each disc.

1 Select a Video CD (version 2.0) by pressing DISC SKIP on

the remote control. * “PBC” (

5) lights up on the display.

2 Press .

* A screen menu, a series of short movies, or the like

appears on the TV monitor. It differs with each disc.

3 In the Playback Control mode, the following buttons on the

remote control can be used. However, the usable buttons and their functions differ with each disc.

SELECT: Used to select the desired movie when short

movies are sequentially played instead of a menu

RETURN: Used to return to the previous screen menu or

picture

: ● Used to advance to the next menu or picture when

“

” or “NEXT” is displayed on the TV monitor.

● Used to change play direction from reverse to

advance.

: ● Used to return to the previous menu or picture

when “ monitor.

● Used to change play direction from advance to

reverse.

Numeric buttons: Used to select the desired item on a

Notes

● In the Playback Control mode, TIME and REPEAT will not

work.

● PROG, RANDOM, DIGEST and INTRO can work when the

CD/Video CD player is in the Playback Control mode and stopped. In this state, pressing one of these buttons cancels the Playback Control mode.

” or “PREV” is displayed on the TV

screen menu.

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To return to the previous screen mode during play

Press RETURN once. * To return to the first screen mode, press RETURN

repeatedly until the first screen mode appears.

To stop play

Press .

To play a Video CD (version 2.0) without Playback Control operation

Press while the CD/Video CD player is stopped. “PBC” (5) disappears from the display, and the normal play mode is restored. To restore the Playback Control mode again, press SELECT.

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Tuning operation

Display information

Each indicator mentioned with a number on pages 18–20 corresponds to the indicator with the same number on this page.

PRESET

English

100 350 1K 3.5K 10K

PROGRAMMUSIC

KARAOKE

456

1 Preset station group and number indicator

2 Multi-information display 3 STEREO

4 AUTO

STEREO AUTO TUNED

MEMORY

TUNER

VOLUME

5 TUNED 6 MEMORY 7 TUNER (input source indicator)

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Tuning operation

DISC 1DISC 2DISC

5, 33

DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE

PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E

VOLUME

DOWN UP

Automatic tuning

Turn on the power.

1 2 Press INPUT or until “TUNER” (2, 7) appears on

the display, or simply press TUNER on the remote control.

3 Select the reception band (FM or AM) by pressing

PRESET/TUNING/BAND confirming it on the display (

* Do not select the preset tuning mode (in which

“PRESET” (

1) lights up on the display).

2).

YMERSION

KARAOKE

B.BOOST

REC/PAUSEDOLBY NR

MUSIC

RANDOM

REPEAT TIME

HOUR

AUTO/MANUAL

MEMORY

TIMER

TIME ADJ

MIN

INPUTINPUT

DISPLAYMODE

STANDBY/ON

4, 22

4 Press AUTO/MANUAL so that “AUTO” (4) lights up on the

display.

5 Press to tune to a higher frequency, or press to tune

to a lower frequency. (When tuned in to a station, “TUNED” (5) will light up on the display.)

6 If the station where tuning search stopped is not the desired

DIRECTION

TUNER

VCD

TAPE

BASS BOOST

VOLUME

PRESET

+10

TUNER

SELECTRETURNTIME INDEX

DIRECTION

MUSIC

112233445

6677889 0

TIME PROG R. TIMECEDIT

MODE REPEAT

RANDOM

DISC SKIP

DIGEST

KARAOKE

INTRO

REC/PAUSE

KEY/ECHO

POWER SLEEP

YMERSION

LEVEL

INPUT

one, follow step 5 again. * If the tuning search does not stop at the desired station,

change to the Manual tuning method as described below.

* “STEREO” (

3) will light up when an FM stereo

broadcast with sufficient signal strength is received.

Direct operation

TUNER on the remote control will work if it is pressed when

this system is in the standby mode or another input source is selected.

Manual tuning

11 Follow steps 1 to 3 of the Automatic tuning method. 22 Press AUTO/MANUAL so that “AUTO” (4) disappears

from the display.

33 Press and hold to tune to a higher frequency, or press

and hold Release it just before reaching the desired frequency, and then press it repeatedly until the desired frequency appears. (When tuned in to a station, “TUNED” ( the display.)

to tune to a lower frequency.

5) will light up on

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Note

If you tune in to an FM station manually, it is received in monaural to increase the signal quality.

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Manual preset tuning

English

Tuning operation

6, 22

DISC 1DISC 2DISC

YMERSION

B.BOOST

KARAOKE

DIRECTION

DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE

PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E

MUSIC

RANDOM

HOUR

AUTO/MANUAL

REC/PAUSEDOLBY NR

TIMER

VOLUME

DOWN UP

INPUTINPUT

REPEAT TIME

MIN

MEMORY

DISPLAYMODE

TIME ADJ

STANDBY/ON

5, 11

4, 7

The built-in tuner can store station frequencies selected by tuning operation. With this function, you can select any desired station only by calling the corresponding preset station number. Up to 40 stations (8 stations x 5 groups) can be stored.

m To store stations

1 Turn on the power. 2 Press INPUT or until “TUNER” (2, 7) appears on

the display, or simply press TUNER on the remote control.

3 Tune in to the desired station. 4 Press MEMORY.

* “MEMORY” (

display for about 5 seconds.

6) and “PRESET” (1) will flash on the

5 Select the desired group (A – E) of preset stations by

pressing A/B/C/D/E confirming it on the display, before “MEMORY” ( 6) goes out.

6 Select a preset station number by pressing or

repeatedly or pressing a numeric button (1 to 8) before “MEMORY” (

6) goes out.

5, 11

7 Within about 5 seconds, press MEMORY again.

m To recall a preset station

TUNER

VCD

TAPE

BASS BOOST

VOLUME

PRESET

+10

TUNER

SELECTRETURNTIME INDEX

DIRECTION

MUSIC

6, 22

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MODE REPEAT

DISC SKIP

KARAOKE

REC/PAUSE

KEY/ECHO

POWER SLEEP

RANDOM

DIGEST

INTRO

YMERSION

LEVEL

INPUT

11 Select a group of preset stations by pressing A/B/C/D/E. 22 Select the desired preset station number by pressing or

repeatedly or pressing a numeric button (1 to 8).

Notes

● A new setting can be programmed in place of the former

one.

● For presets the setting of AUTO/MANUAL is stored along

with the station frequency.

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Tuning operation

Automatic preset tuning

DISC 1DISC 2DISC

DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE

You can make use of an automatic preset tuning function. With this function, the built-in tuner performs automatic tuning. Up to 40 stations are stored automatically.

1 Turn on the power.

PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E

VOLUME

DOWN UP

2 Press INPUT or until “TUNER” (2, 7) appears on

the display, or simply press TUNER on the remote control.

3 Press and hold MEMORY for more than 2 seconds.

* The “MEMORY” (

YMERSION

B.BOOST

MUSIC

KARAOKE

REC/PAUSEDOLBY NR

RANDOM

REPEAT TIME

HOUR

AUTO/MANUAL

MEMORY

TIMER

TIME ADJ

MIN

INPUTINPUT

DISPLAYMODE

STANDBY/ON

The tuner performs automatic tuning and searches FM and AM stations in that order. Received stations are programmed to A1, A2 ... A8 sequentially.

3 1

When the automatic preset tuning is completed;

The display shows the frequencies of the first preset station (stored to A1). If you want to check the contents and the number of preset stations, follow the procedure of the section “To recall a preset

DIRECTION

station” on the previous page.

To recall a preset station

Simply follow the procedure of the section “To recall a preset station” on the previous page.

6) and “AUTO” (4) indicators flash.

TUNER

VCD

TAPE

BASS BOOST

VOLUME

PRESET

+10

TUNER

SELECTRETURNTIME INDEX

DIRECTION

MUSIC

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AB TIME PROG R. TIMECEDIT

MODE REPEAT

RANDOM

DISC SKIP

DIGEST

KARAOKE

INTRO

REC/PAUSE

KEY/ECHO

YMERSION

LEVEL

POWER SLEEP

INPUT

Memory back-up

The memory back-up circuit prevents the programmed data from being lost even if the AC supply lead is disconnected from the AC outlet or the power is cut due to temporary power failure. If, however, the power is cut for more than one week, the memory may be erased. If so, it can be re-programmed by simply following the Preset tuning steps.

Notes

● The automatic preset tuning search will be performed

through all frequencies until 40 stations are stored. If the number of received stations is less than 40, the search will stop after searching all frequencies. * Since FM stations are searched for first, there may be a

case that 40 preset stations are occupied by FM stations only.

● With this function, only stations with sufficient signal

strength are stored automatically. If the station you want to program is weak in signal strength, tune in to it with the Manual tuning method (in monaural) and program it by following the procedure of the section “To store stations” on the previous page.

● You can replace a preset station with another FM or AM

station manually by simply following the procedure of the section “To store stations” on the previous page.

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Playing back a tape

Display information

Each indicator mentioned with a number on pages 22–27 corresponds to the indicator with the same number on this page.

English

100 350 1K 3.5K 10K

PROGRAMMUSIC

1 T ape counter 2 NR (DOLBY NR) 3 Tape direction indicator

General information

KARAOKE

TAPE

4 Reverse mode indicator 5 T APE (input source indicator) 6 T APE REC

● Do not use C-120 tapes or poor-quality tapes, since they can cause malfunctions.

● Before loading a tape on the tray, tighten the tape slack with a pen or pencil.

● Tapes have removable tabs which prevent accidental recording or erasing from taking place. Removing the tab on the top left protects the side facing you from erasure. Cover the tab holes with adhesive tape to erase or record again.

● The tape deck features an automatic tape selector. Just load the tape, and the tape formula being used will be sensed automatically.

● The tape deck can play back metal tapes as well as normal or chrome tapes, however recording cannot be done on metal tapes with good sound quality.

REC

EDIT

VOLUME

7 (play) 8 EDIT 9 Tape side indicator

Dolby B Type Noise Reduction

Dolby noise reduction is an extremely effective method of reducing undesirable background hiss on tapes. The built-in tape deck incorporates Dolby B type noise reduction system. DOLBY NR is useful to both recording and playback; be sure that the same noise reduction is used on recording and playback.

Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and the double-D symbol of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

are trademarks

About the tape counter

The tape deck is equipped with a tape counter that is useful for searching and locating a desired point on the tape. The tape counter is shown on the display. Pressing counter to “0000”.

(stop) when the deck is stopped will reset the tape

100 350 1K 3.5K 10K

PROGRAMMUSIC PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO YMERSION

HALL

TUNER CD MD

TAPE

RANDOM

EDIT

S F REP

PROG

VOLUME

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Playing back a tape

DISC 1DISC 2DISC

DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE

Basic operation

Turn on the power.

3, 4

3–DISC VCD CHANGER

STANDBY TIMER

PHONES

AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK

1 MIC 2

PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E

VOLUME

DOWN UP

YMERSION

B.BOOST

MUSIC

INPUTINPUT

RANDOM

MIC MIXING

MIN

KARAOKE

MAX

DIRECTION

TREBLEBASS

DOLBY B NR

REC/PAUSEDOLBY NR

HOUR

AUTO/MANUAL

TIMER

REPEAT TIME

MIN

MEMORY

TIME ADJ

DISPLAYMODE

STANDBY/ON

1 5

the display.

3 Open the tray by pressing . 4 Load the tape on the tray with side A upward, and close the

tray by pressing gently.

or pushing the front edge of the tray

5 Press MODE or DIRECTION to change the current setting

if necessary.

Reverse mode indicator (4)

Tape direction indicator (3)

Moves slowly in the current tape running direction during playback.

MODE

DIRECTION

Side A only

Side A → Side B

→

(Repeats 8 times)

Starts from side A.

2 Press INPUT or until “TAPE” (1, 5) appears on

Side B only

Side B → Side A

→

(Repeats 8 times)

Starts from side B. (Side A is not played at the first time.)

TUNER

VCD

TAPE

BASS BOOST

VOLUME

PRESET

+10

TUNER

SELECTRETURNTIME INDEX

DIRECTION

MUSIC

6 Press .

Playback begins.

To stop playback

Press .

To remove the tape

Open the tray by pressing .

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TIME PROG R. TIMECEDIT

MODE REPEAT

DISC SKIP

KARAOKE

REC/PAUSE

KEY/ECHO

POWER SLEEP

RANDOM

DIGEST

INTRO

YMERSION

LEVEL

INPUT

Direct operation

and will work if they are pressed when this system is in

the standby mode or another input source is selected.

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DISC 1DISC 2DISC

DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE

Winding the tape

Press or to wind the tape.

English

Playing back a tape

YMERSION

KARAOKE

DIRECTION

B.BOOST

PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E

DOWN UP

MUSIC

RANDOM

HOUR

AUTO/MANUAL

REC/PAUSEDOLBY NR

TIMER

VOLUME

REPEAT TIME

MIN

MEMORY

TIME ADJ

INPUTINPUT

DISPLAYMODE

STANDBY/ON

Moves rapidly in the current tape running direction while winding.

2 Press to stop.

Note

When the tape is wound to the end, the tape deck will then function as described below.

: The tape stops at the end. : If the winding direction is , when the tape reaches

the end, playback automatically starts from the reverse side. If the winding direction is , the tape stops at the end.

: When the tape reaches the end, playback

automatically starts from the reverse side.

Searching for the beginning of the desired selection

Press or during playback.

To listen to the same selection

Press if the direction of the current playback is . Press

if the direction of the current playback is .

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TIME PROG R. TIMECEDIT

MODE REPEAT

DISC SKIP

KARAOKE

INTRO

REC/PAUSE

KEY/ECHO

LEVEL

POWER SLEEP

RANDOM

DIGEST

YMERSION

INPUT

TUNER

VCD

TAPE

BASS BOOST

VOLUME

PRESET

+10

TUNER

SELECTRETURNTIME INDEX

DIRECTION

To listen to the next selection

Press if the direction of the current playback is . Press

if the direction of the current playback is .

Flashes on and off.

Moves rapidly in the current tape

MUSIC

running direction while searching.

Notes

● This function may not work for tapes with * Material with long pauses or quiet passages. * Low recording levels or excessive noise. * Pauses of less than 4 seconds between selections.

● If searching is carried out at the first or the last part of a selection, the desired selection may not be found.

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DISC 1DISC 2DISC

DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE

PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E

VOLUME

DOWN UP

Recording

Notes

● Adjusting the VOLUME, B ASS and TREBLE controls, B. BOOST and MUSIC buttons have no effect on the

recorded sound. The recording level is automatically adjusted.

● If you want to make a recording using Dolby NR, press DOLBY NR so that “ not, turn “

NR” (2) off.

NR” (2) lights up on the display. If

* For details, refer to “Dolby B Type Noise Reduction” on

page 21.

YMERSION

B.BOOST

MUSIC

KARAOKE

REC/PAUSEDOLBY NR

RANDOM

REPEAT TIME

HOUR

AUTO/MANUAL

MEMORY

TIMER

TIME ADJ

MIN

INPUTINPUT

DISPLAYMODE

STANDBY/ON

DISPLAY

1 3 4

DIRECTION

Basic recording

Turn on the power.

2 Press INPUT or once or more to select the source

you want to record.

3 Load a tape on the tray with side A upward. 4 Press DIRECTION or MODE to change the current setting

if necessary.

MODE

DIRECTION

Side A only

Side B only

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TIME PROG R. TIMECEDIT

MODE REPEAT

RANDOM

DISC SKIP

DIGEST

KARAOKE

INTRO

REC/PAUSE

KEY/ECHO

LEVEL

POWER SLEEP

YMERSION

INPUT

PRESET

TUNER

VCD

TAPE

BASS BOOST

VOLUME

+10

TUNER

SELECTRETURNTIME INDEX

DIRECTION

MUSIC

5 Press REC/PAUSE.

* “TAPE REC” (

4 7

6 Begin playing the source to be recorded.

* When playing a CD (or Video CD), the recording

automatically begins a few seconds before the disc play begins. You do not need to follow step 7.

6) lights up on the display.

7 Press of the tape deck.

Side A → Side B

Side B only

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Displaying the tape counter

During recording, the information of the playing source is displayed in place of the tape counter ( change the display to the tape counter. Pressing DISPLAY again will restore the previous display mode.

1). Press DISPLAY to

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DISC 1DISC 2DISC

DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE

PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E

VOLUME

DOWN UP

Recording

To stop recording temporarily

Press REC/PAUSE. * Press

To stop recording

Press of the tape deck.

To change the disc and track when recording from a CD or Video CD

of the tape deck to resume recording.

English

REC/PAUSE

Numeric buttons

DISC SKIP

REC/PAUSE

YMERSION

B.BOOST

MUSIC

REC/PAUSEDOLBY NR

RANDOM

DIGEST

YMERSION

INPUT

RANDOM

AUTO/MANUAL

TUNER

VCD

TAPE

BASS BOOST

VOLUME

KARAOKE

DIRECTION

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TIME PROG R. TIMECEDIT

MODE REPEAT

DISC SKIP

KARAOKE

INTRO

REC/PAUSE

KEY/ECHO

LEVEL

POWER SLEEP

HOUR

TIMER

PRESET

REPEAT TIME

MIN

MEMORY

TIME ADJ

+10

TUNER

SELECTRETURNTIME INDEX

DIRECTION

MUSIC

INPUTINPUT

DISPLAYMODE

STANDBY/ON

1 Press of the CD/Video CD player.

* The recording stops temporarily.

2 Select the disc by pressing DISC SKIP if necessary. 3 Choose the track you want to record next by using or

, and then press / of the CD/Video CD player to resume recording (or simply press the corresponding numeric button(s) on the remote control).

Notes

● A sequence of tracks in the program play mode and random play mode of the CD/Video CD player can be recorded in the same way.

● During recording, by simply pressing rewind the tape to the point where the recording started.

● Your singing karaoke can be recorded in the karaoke mode.

(Refer to page 32 for details.)

or , you can

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Recording

DISC 1DISC 2DISC

DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE

Recording from CDs utilizing the EDIT function

The EDIT function performs recording on both sides of the tape.

PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E

VOLUME

DOWN UP

For Video CDs

Video CDs cannot be recorded with the EDIT function.

m EDIT recording

1 Press INPUT or once or more until “VCD/CD” (1)

YMERSION

B.BOOST

MUSIC

KARAOKE

REC/PAUSEDOLBY NR

RANDOM

REPEAT TIME

HOUR

AUTO/MANUAL

MEMORY

TIMER

TIME ADJ

MIN

INPUTINPUT

DISPLAYMODE

STANDBY/ON

DIRECTION

appears on the display, and load the disc to be recorded.

2 Select the disc by pressing DISC SKIP. 3 Load a tape on the tray with side A upward. 4 Select “ ” (4) by pressing MODE, and “ ” (3) by

pressing DIRECTION.

5 Press R. TIME on the remote control to select the length of

the tape to be used. Whenever pressed, the display changes as shown below .

(off) → C-46 → C-54 → C-60 → C-90

→

When using tapes other than C-46, C-54, C-60 or C-90

After pressing R. TIME, input the tape length by using the numeric buttons on the remote control.

6 Press EDIT. (“EDIT” (8) lights up on the display.)

The following operations are carried out automatically.

1) Tracks on the disc are automatically divided into side A and side B. You can check the process by watching the display. * The tape side indicator (

9) shows the side currently

selected.

2) If the tape is not rewound to the end, it will rewind to the end rapidly.

3) The end part of the tape on which recording cannot be done is wound.

4) Both disc play and recording starts. Recording is carried out on both sides of the tape continuously.

Notes

• When the CD/Video 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. In this case, as many as three discs can be recorded automatically.

• The CD/Video CD player’s repeat play mode will be canceled during this recording mode.

TUNER

VCD

TAPE

BASS BOOST

VOLUME

PRESET

+10

TUNER

SELECTRETURNTIME INDEX

DIRECTION

MUSIC

Numeric buttons

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TIME PROG R. TIMECEDIT

5 2

MODE REPEAT

DISC SKIP

KARAOKE

REC/PAUSE

KEY/ECHO

POWER SLEEP

RANDOM

DIGEST

INTRO

YMERSION

LEVEL

INPUT

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To cancel the EDIT function

Before recording, press of the CD/Video CD player or the tape deck.

To stop recording

Press of the tape deck. (At this time, disc play automatically stops.)

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DISC 1DISC 2DISC

DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE

English

Recording

m Manual EDIT recording

You can program tracks manually while watching the remaining time on both sides of the tape.

PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E

VOLUME

DOWN UP

YMERSION

B.BOOST

MUSIC

KARAOKE

REC/PAUSEDOLBY NR

TIME

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6677889 0

AB TIME PROG R. TIMECEDIT

MODE REPEAT

DISC SKIP

RANDOM

DIGEST

KARAOKE

INTRO

Display information during programming

REC/PAUSE

KEY/ECHO

LEVEL

POWER SLEEP

YMERSION

INPUT

RANDOM

REPEAT TIME

HOUR

AUTO/MANUAL

MEMORY

TIMER

TIME ADJ

TUNER

VCD

TAPE

BASS BOOST

VOLUME

MIN

PRESET

INPUTINPUT

DISPLAYMODE

+10

TUNER

SELECTRETURNTIME INDEX

DIRECTION

MUSIC

TIME

9 7

Selected disc

1 Press INPUT or once or more until “VCD/CD” (1)

appears on the display, and load a disc (or discs) on the disc tray.

2 Follow steps 3–5 on page 26. 3 Press PROG.

* “PROG” and “P-01” will light up on the display, and all

track numbers on the selected disc will begin flashing.

4 If necessary, select the desired disc by pressing DISC

SKIP.

5 Select the desired track number by pressing the numeric

buttons.

6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to program more selections for side A

of the tape. You can select the same track again. * Pressing TIME displays the total remaining time on side

A of the tape for about 1 second, and then it is replaced by the display of the next play order.

* If “TM OVER” appears on the display, the track number

just selected cannot be programmed because there is not enough time remaining on side A of the tape. However, at this time, if any other track number is flashing continuously on the display, you can program it instead of the unprogrammable one.

7 When the programming for side A is finished, press

R. TIME.

* “Side–B” appears on the display. You can begin

programming for side B.

* After following this step, you can check the programmed

contents for side A and side B alternately by pressing R. TIME at any time before you press EDIT in step 9.

* The tape side indicator (

side currently selected.

9) shows the programming

TRACK

VCD PBC

HALL ERSION

Selected track number

TRACK

REM

TIMER

SLEEP NOR TEST PHANTOM

TUNER

MD TAPE

RANDOM

1234 78910

13 14 15

5116

OVER 15

EDIT

A B

S F REP

PROG

Side of the tapeNext play order

Total remaining time on this side of the tape

1234 78910 13 14 15

5116

OVER 15

PROG

Programmed track numbers light up and only programmable track numbers among unprogrammed ones flash.

VOLUME

8 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to program selections for side B of

the tape. You can select the same track again.

9 Press EDIT. (“EDIT” (8) lights up on the display.)

The recording starts.

Notes on recording with the EDIT function

● To check, cancel or correct program data, refer to page 12.

● The maximum number of tracks that can be programmed is

20.

● The track number 16 or higher cannot be programmed by this function.

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Operating an external unit connected with this system

Use the external unit connected to the AUX/MD terminals on the rear of the main unit.

DISC 1DISC 2DISC

DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE

m To listen to a source played on the

external unit connected with this system

PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E

VOLUME

DOWN UP

3, 22

1 Press INPUT or until “AUX/MD” appears on the

display.

YMERSION

B.BOOST

MUSIC

INTRO

REC/PAUSEDOLBY NR

RANDOM

DIGEST

YMERSION

INPUT

RANDOM

HOUR

AUTO/MANUAL

TIMER

TUNER

VCD

TAPE

BASS BOOST

VOLUME

KARAOKE

DIRECTION

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MODE REPEAT

DISC SKIP

KARAOKE

REC/PAUSE

KEY/ECHO

LEVEL

POWER SLEEP

MEMORY

PRESET

INPUTINPUT

REPEAT TIME

MIN

DISPLAYMODE

TIME ADJ

STANDBY/ON

+10

TUNER

SELECTRETURNTIME INDEX

DIRECTION

MUSIC

1, 11

3, 22

1, 11

2 Play the source. 3 Adjust the volume to the desired level by using VOLUME.

* If you prefer, you can control the sound quality (Refer to

pages 30–31) or enjoy singing karaoke (Refer to pages 32–34).

m To record a source played back on this

system by using the MD recorder, tape deck etc. connected to this system

If an MD recorder, tape deck (DAT), etc. is connected to the AUX/MD terminals on the rear of the main unit, you can record a source played on the built-in CD/Video CD player, tape deck or a radio program by the MD recorder, tape deck (DAT), etc.

11 Select the source (VCD/CD, TAPE or TUNER) you want to

record by using INPUT

or .

22 Play the source and then turn VOLUME up to confirm the

input source.

33 Begin recording on the MD recorder, tape deck (DAT), etc.

For Video CDs

Note

● Your singing karaoke can be recorded in the karaoke mode.

(Refer to page 32 for details.)

● A digital-to-digital recording is possible from a CD played on

the built-in CD/Video CD player to an MD (or tape) on the MD recorder (or DAT) by connecting the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) terminal on the rear of the main unit to the MD recorder (or DAT). *

When a Video CD is played, no digital signal is output from the DIGITAL OUT terminal.

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Various sound control

English

BASS BOOST

100 350 1K 3.5K 10K

MUSIC

ROCK POPS

JAZZ

PROGRAM

YMERSION

1 Spectrum analyzer

The spectrum of the input source which is divided in five bands will be indicated in real time.

2 BASS BOOST

DISC 1DISC 2DISC

DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE

PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E

VOLUME

DOWN UP

VOLUME

3 VOLUME (volume level meter) 4 MUSIC (preset equalizer mode indicator) 5 YMERSION

m V OLUME control

Front panel operation

Rotate VOLUME in the “UP” direction to increase the volume, and the “DOWN” direction to decrease the volume.

Remote control operation

Press V OLUME + to increase the v olume and VOLUME – to decrease the volume. * Adjusted volume level is shown by the volume level meter

3) and in figures on the display.

(

YMERSION

KARAOKE

DIRECTION

MODE REPEAT

DISC SKIP

KARAOKE

REC/PAUSE

KEY/ECHO

LEVEL

POWER SLEEP

B.BOOST

INTRO

MUSIC

REC/PAUSEDOLBY NR

RANDOM

DIGEST

YMERSION

INPUT

RANDOM

REPEAT TIME

HOUR

AUTO/MANUAL

MEMORY

TIMER

TIME ADJ

TUNER

VCD

TAPE

BASS BOOST

VOLUME

MIN

TUNER

SELECTRETURNTIME INDEX

DIRECTION

MUSIC

INPUTINPUT

DISPLAYMODE

STANDBY/ON

MUSIC

VOLUME +/–

m Graphic equalizer

The built-in graphic equalizer provides 3 preset equalizer modes as listed below.

Preset graphic equalizer modes

Mode

ROCK

POPS

JAZZ

High and low frequencies are emphasized. This mode is suitable for reproducing dynamic and powerful sounds of rock music, etc.

Vocals are emphasized and whole sound is clear. This mode is suitable for pops.

High frequencies for piano, sax, etc. are emphasized. Medium frequencies for vocals are also emphasized moderately.

Feature

Listening to the music with a preset equalizer effect

1 Play back a source. 2 Press MUSIC once or more so that the name of the desired

mode lights up on the preset equalizer mode indicator (MUSIC) (

4).

ROCK POPS

OFF

JAZZ

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Various sound control

m B. (BASS) BOOST button

YMERSION

B. BOOST

BASS

YMERSION

TREBLEBASS

TREBLE

REC/PAUSE

YMERSION

B.BOOST

3–DISC VCD CHANGER

STANDBY TIMER

1 MIC 2

PHONES

AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK

6677889 0

AB TIME PROG R. TIMECEDIT

MODE REPEAT

DISC SKIP

KARAOKE

INTRO

KEY/ECHO

LEVEL

RANDOM

DIGEST

YMERSION

TUNER

VCD

TAPE

BASS BOOST

DOLBY B NR

PRESET

TREBLEBASS

+10

TUNER

SELECTRETURNTIME INDEX

DIRECTION

MUSIC

MIC MIXING

DISC 1DISC 2DISC

YMERSION

B.BOOST

KARAOKE

DIRECTION

INPUT

DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE

PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E

DOWN UP

MUSIC

RANDOM

HOUR

AUTO/MANUAL

REC/PAUSEDOLBY NR

TIMER

BASS BOOST

VOLUME

REPEAT TIME

MIN

MEMORY

TIME ADJ

INPUTINPUT

DISPLAYMODE

STANDBY/ON

Press this button so that “BASS BOOST” (2) is illuminated on the display to boost the bass frequency response at the left and right channels while maintaining overall tonal balance. This function is effective for reinforcing the bass frequencies when a subwoofer is not used.

m BASS and TREBLE controls

BASS : Turn this knob clockwise to increase (or

counterclockwise to decrease) the low frequency response.

TREBLE : Turn this knob clockwise to increase (or

counterclockwise to decrease) the high frequency response.

m YMERSION button

Press this button so that “YMERSION” (5) is illuminated 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 so that “YMERSION” (5) goes out from the display to cancel this sound effect.

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PHONESPHONES

3–DISC VCD CHANGER

STANDBY TIMER

PHONES

1 MIC 2

AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK

m Listening with headphones

● Be sure that your headphones have a 3.5 mm (1/8”)

diameter plug and between 16 ohms and 50 ohms impedance. Recommended impedance is 32 ohms.

● When you listen with headphones, connect the headphones

to the PHONES jack. You can listen to the sound that is

DISC 1DISC 2DISC

DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE

PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E

VOLUME

DOWN UP

YMERSION

B.BOOST

MUSIC

INPUTINPUT

RANDOM

REPEAT TIME

MIC MIXING

MIN

KARAOKE

MAX

DIRECTION

MIN

HOUR

AUTO/MANUAL

MEMORY

REC/PAUSEDOLBY NR

DISPLAYMODE

TIMER

TIME ADJ

STANDBY/ON

TREBLEBASS

DOLBY B NR

normally output from the speakers through headphones. Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening level.

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)

Karaoke operation

m Singing karaoke

English

3–DISC VCD CHANGER

STANDBY TIMER

PHONES

1 MIC 2

AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK

This system allows you to enjoy singing karaoke by using not

1 MIC 2

BASS

only a source for karaoke use but also any normal audio

PHONES

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, L, R or VOCAL CUT) by

DISC 1DISC 2DISC

DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE

PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E

VOLUME

DOWN UP

YMERSION

B.BOOST

MUSIC

INPUTINPUT

RANDOM

MIC MIXING

MIN

KARAOKE

MAX

DIRECTION

TREBLEBASS

DOLBY B NR

REPEAT TIME

MIN

HOUR

AUTO/MANUAL

MEMORY

REC/PAUSEDOLBY NR

DISPLAYMODE

TIMER

TIME ADJ

STANDBY/ON

pressing KARAOKE repeatedly until the corresponding name appears on the karaoke mode indicator. * Every time you press KARAOKE, the karaoke mode

changes and is displayed as follows.

KARAOKE

L R

KARAOKE

VOCAL CUT

off

For descriptions of the karaoke modes, see the list below.

Karaoke modes (KARAOKE)

Feature

For a karaoke source (without vocals)

Mode

L R

(KARAOKE)

Signals on the left channel and the right channel are output from the left and right speakers respectively.

For a multisound source

TUNER

VCD

TAPE

BASS BOOST

VOLUME

PRESET

+10

TUNER

SELECTRETURNTIME INDEX

DIRECTION

MUSIC

For a normal music source

3 Play a source. (For playing a source, refer to page 8–23.)

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TIME PROG R. TIMECEDIT

MODE REPEAT

RANDOM

2 4

DISC SKIP

KARAOKE

REC/PAUSE

KEY/ECHO

LEVEL

POWER SLEEP

INTRO

DIGEST

YMERSION

INPUT

(L ONLY)

(R ONLY)

VOCAL

CUT

Only signals on the left channel of the source are output from the left and right speakers.

Only signals on the right channel of the source are output from the left and right speakers.

Medium frequencies of the source sound (vocals etc.) are attenuated. There may be a case that vocals cannot be attenuated effectively depending on a source.

4 If desired, adjust the level of echo effect and key of the

source currently played. (For details, see the next page.)

5 While singing, adjust the mixing level of singing voice by

turning MIC MIXING.

To cancel the karaoke mode

Press KARAOKE once or more until no name is illuminated on the karaoke mode indicator.

Note

The microphone(s) connected to the MIC jack(s) on the front panel of the main unit is available only when a karaoke mode is selected.

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Karaoke operation

m Adjusting the level of ECHO effect

You can adjust the level of echo effect 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 display.

2 Press LEVEL + to increase or – to decrease the echo level.

m Adjusting KEY of the source

The key adjustment can be made only when the CD/Video CD player is selected in the karaoke mode.

TUNER

VCD

TAPE

BASS BOOST

VOLUME

PRESET

+10

TUNER

SELECTRETURNTIME INDEX

DIRECTION

MUSIC

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AB TIME PROG R. TIMECEDIT

MODE REPEAT

RANDOM

DISC SKIP

DIGEST

KARAOKE

INTRO

REC/PAUSE

KEY/ECHO

POWER SLEEP

YMERSION

LEVEL

INPUT

Control range: –6 to +6

1 Press KEY/ECHO once or more until “KEY” appears on the

display.

2 Press to heighten or to lower the pitch.

To reset the key to50

Press

m Recording your vocal onto a tape

to stop play.

You can record your vocal input from the microphone(s) along with the source onto a tape (or MD etc.) in the karaoke mode. In addition, the effects of adjusting MIC MIXING, ECHO and KEY can be recorded with the vocal and the source. Recording sound will be monitored by the speakers. To record them, follow the basic recording procedures.

Note

The sound effects by using the BASS and TREBLE controls, and the B. BOOST and MUSIC buttons cannot be recorded.

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Using the built-in timer

Timer play

English

HOUR

TIMER

DISC 1DISC 2DISC

YMERSION

B.BOOST

KARAOKE

DIRECTION

DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE

PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E

DOWN UP

MUSIC

RANDOM

HOUR

AUTO/MANUAL

REC/PAUSEDOLBY NR

TIMER

VOLUME

INPUTINPUT

REPEAT TIME

MIN

MEMORY

DISPLAYMODE

TIME ADJ

STANDBY/ON

INPUT

MIN

DISPLAY

By using the built-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 DISPLAY.

Whenever DISPLAY is pressed, the display mode changes as follows.

1 Current time (TIMER on/off mode)

2 Source selecting mode (TAPE, TUNER, VCD/CD)

3 ON TIME/Time setting mode

4 OFF TIME/Time setting mode

5 Normal display mode

Note

The display mode will change in about 8 seconds. If the mode is changed before the setting is completed, call the mode again by pressing DISPLAY once or more.

1 Current time

Make sure that the current time is correct, and press

TIMER so that “TIMER” lights up on the display.

POWER

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6677889 0

TIME PROG R. TIMECEDIT

MODE REPEAT

DISC SKIP

KARAOKE

INTRO

REC/PAUSE

KEY/ECHO

LEVEL

POWER SLEEP

RANDOM

DIGEST

YMERSION

INPUT

TUNER

VCD

TAPE

BASS BOOST

VOLUME

PRESET

+10

TUNER

SELECTRETURNTIME INDEX

DIRECTION

MUSIC

INPUT

2 Source selecting mode

Select the source to be played with INPUT

or .

3 ON TIME/time setting mode

[“ON TIME” appears on the display, and soon it is changed to a time setting mode.] Set the time when you want to begin the timer play.

● Press HOUR and set the hour.

● Press MIN and set the minute.

4 OFF TIME/time setting mode

If necessary, set the time when you want to finish the timer play in the same way as you did in step 3. If you do not set the time, it will be automatically set so that the timer play finishes after 1 hour.

2 Press TIMER to complete the timer play setting.

This system turns into the standby mode. * The STANDBY and TIMER indicators light up .

If you will continue using this system, press STANDBY/ON to turn on this system.

To cancel the timer play setting

Press DISPLAY, and then press TIMER so that the TIMER indicator goes out.

Note

Unless there is a power failure for more than 5 minutes, the set time will be retained until it is reset.

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Using the built-in timer

Timer recording

DISC 1DISC 2DISC

YMERSION

B.BOOST

KARAOKE

DIRECTION

DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE

PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E

DOWN UP

MUSIC

RANDOM

HOUR

AUTO/MANUAL

REC/PAUSEDOLBY NR

TIMER

VOLUME

REPEAT TIME

MIN

MEMORY

TIME ADJ

INPUTINPUT

DISPLAYMODE

STANDBY/ON

DISPLAY

1 Follow steps 2–3 of “Basic recording” on page 24. 2 Tune in to the station you want to record. 3 Follow step 1 of “Timer play” on page 33.

* In step 2, select “TUNER”, and then press REC/

PAUSE. (“REC

>TAPE” and the frequency will flash

alternately on the display.)

* In step 3, set the time when you want to begin

recording.

* In step

4, set the time when you want to finish

recording.

4 Press TIMER.

This system will be set to the standby mode. * The STANDBY and TIMER indicators light up.

To cancel the setting of timer recording

Press DISPLAY once or more so that “REC >TAPE” flashes on the display. While “REC

PAUSE.

Note

When the timer recording is finished, the timer setting is automatically canceled.

>TAPE” is flashing, press REC/

SLEEP

Sleep timer operation

This system will be set to the standby mode automatically when the selected sleep time passes.

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6677889 0

TIME PROG R. TIMECEDIT

MODE REPEAT

RANDOM

DISC SKIP

DIGEST

KARAOKE

INTRO

REC/PAUSE

KEY/ECHO

LEVEL

POWER SLEEP

YMERSION

INPUT

PRESET

TUNER

VCD

TAPE

BASS BOOST

VOLUME

+10

TUNER

SELECTRETURNTIME INDEX

DIRECTION

MUSIC

1 Play the desired sound source. 2 Press SLEEP repeatedly until the desired sleep time

appears on the display. The display will change as described below.

2h00m

1h30m 1h00m 0h30m

OFF SLEEP

(Sleep timer is off.)

* The normal display mode will resume about 4 seconds

after the selection is made.

* “SLEEP” will light up on the display.

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Appendix

Troubleshooting

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.

English

Problem

This system does not work normally.

The sound suddenly goes off.

No sound from speakers. No sound from the external unit

connected with this system.

General

Timer cannot be set. This system will not operate properly.

The volume level cannot be increased, or sound is distorted.

Excessive static in FM broadcasts.

Noise increases during stereo broadcasts.

Stereo broadcasts are noisy and STEREO indicator blinks on and off.

Preset stations cannot be selected. Buzzing or static during AM broadcasts.

Tuner

Cause

There is an influence of strong external noise (lightning, excessive static electricity, etc.) or the system was operated incorrectly.

The protection circuit was activated because of a short circuit, etc.

The SLEEP timer was activated. Speaker connections are not secure. Incorrect cord connections.

Input source selection is not correct. Current time is not set. The internal microcomputer has been

frozen by an external electric shock (lightning, excessive static electricity, etc.) or power supply with low voltage.

The component connected to the AUX/MD terminals on the rear of the main unit is turned off.

Interference from starting motor of nearby car.

Interference from thermostat of nearby electrical appliance.

Antenna input is too weak due to obstructions or excessive distance from broadcasting station.

Insufficient antenna input.

Preset memory has been erased. Interference from source such as

lightning, fluorescent lights, electric motors or thermostat of nearby electrical appliance.

TV or microprocessor is being used nearby.

What to Do

Set this system to the standby mode and disconnect the AC power cord from the A C outlet. After about 30 seconds pass, connect the power and operate this system again.

Set this system to the standby mode, then turn on to reset the protection circuit.

Cancel the SLEEP timer function. Secure the connections. Connect the cords properly. If the problem

persists, the cords may be defective. Make a correct input source selection. Set current time. Unplug the AC supply lead from the wall AC

outlet, then plug in again after about one minute.

Turn on the power to the component.

Position the FM antenna as high and as far away from nearby roads as possible. Use coaxial cable.

Check antenna connections. Install a multi-element type FM antenna if possible.

Install an antenna appropriate for the electric field strength of your area.

Reprogram memory presettings. Problem is difficult to eliminate but can be

lessened by grounding AM loop antenna.

Move away from TV or microprocessor.

AM broadcast sensitivity is poor.

Radio signal is weak or antenna is not properly connected.

Properly connect AM loop antenna. Change orientation of AM loop antenna. Install an external AM antenna.

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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).

CD/Video CD player

A picture is disturbed or unstable.

Tape will not move during playback or recording.

Recording is not possible.

Sound is distorted or fades out, or stereo balance is poor.

Poor sound quality.

Excessive noise. Tape travel stops in middle of playback or

recording.

The beginning of desired selections on tape cannot be found.

Remote control does not work.

TV functions strangely when the remote

Remote control Tape deck

control is used.

Cause

The disc is not a standard type.

Disc is upside down. Disc is dirty. The input source selection is incorrect.

Disc is dirty. Volume is set too high. Setting of the TV MODE switch on the

rear panel is improper. Slack tape wrapped around pinch roller.

Erasure prevention tab is broken off.

Head is dirty. Head is dirty. Tape is worn. Tape encoded with Dolby NR is played

back with this system’s Dolby NR off. Tape not encoded with Dolby NR is played

back with this system’s Dolby NR on. Head has become magnetized. Slack tape coming out of cassette shell. Tape is creased or torn. Endless tape is being used. Silent gaps between selections are too

short. Excessively soft passages in middle of

selections. Conversation, etc. is recorded. Batteries are dead. Remote control is too far away or tilted too

much. Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter

type of fluorescent lamp, etc.) is striking the remote control sensor of the main unit.

Remote control is being used near TV set with a remote control sensor.

What to Do

Play another disc.

Load disc label side facing up. Clean disc. Select the CD/Video CD player by pressing

INPUT or button until “CD” is illuminated on the display.

Clean disc. Lower volume. Set the TV MODE switch to another proper

position. Take up slack with a pencil before using.

Replace tape or cover erasure prevention hole with cellophane tape.

Clean heads. Clean heads. Replace tape. Press the DOLBY NR button to turn it on.

Press the DOLBY NR button to turn it off.

Demagnetize heads with head eraser. Take up slack by turning reels with a pencil. Replace with new tape. Do not use endless tapes. The function of searching for the beginning of

desired selections will not operate unless the silent gaps between selections are at least four seconds long.

Replace batteries. Use within 6 m and 60° radius.

Change position of the main unit.

Relocate the main unit away from the TV or cover TV’s remote control sensor.

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Specifications

English

Appendix

n Amplifier section

Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel

6 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.9% THD ..................................... 80W+80W

6 ohm, 1 kHz, 10% THD .................................. 100W+100W

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)

n Tuner section

Tuning Range

FM .......................................................... 87.5 to 108.0 MHz

[Singapore model].................................531 to 1,611 kHz

[China and General models]

.............................................530/531 to 1,710/1,611 kHz

Usable Sensitivity (FM)

S/N 30 dB, 1 kHz, 100% Mod. .................................. 1.5 µV

n CD/Video CD player section

Discs Supported .....................................Audio CD, Video CD

Type............................................3 disc carousel auto-changer

D/A Converter ...........................................................1-bit DAC

Filter ...................................... 8-time oversampling digital filter

Key Control Width ....................................................56 steps

n Tape deck section

Type................................. Auto Reverse stereo Cassette Deck

Frequency Response (–20 dB)

Type 1 (Normal).......................................... 50 – 15,000 Hz

Type 2 (High).............................................. 50 – 16,000 Hz

Wow and Flutter ..............................................0.09%, W.RMS

Signal-to-Noise Ratio..........................58 dB (Dolby NR OFF)

66 dB (Dolby B NR ON)

Harmonic Distortion .......................................................0.8%

n Speaker section

Speakers ............................ 3-Way Bass Reflex: 13 cm woofer

5 cm tweeter

2 cm super tweeter

Magnetic shielding type

Maximum Input..............................................................240 W

Impedance .....................................................................6 ohm

n General

Power Supply

[Singapore model] .......................................AC 230V, 50 Hz

[China and General models]

...........................................AC 110/120/220/240V, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption......................................................140 W

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Main unit............................................ 280 x 320 x 364 mm

Speaker ............................................. 200 x 320 x 218 mm

Weight

Main unit................................................................. 10.5 kg

Speaker .............................................................. 3.8 kg x 2

Accessories .................................................... Remote control

Batteries

Speaker cords

AM loop antenna

Indoor FM antenna

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Yamaha GX-500VCD User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Features

Preparations and connections

Installing batteries in the remote control

Remote control operation range

Setting the video output format selector (TV MODE) switch

Connections

Setting the clock

Adjusting brightness of the display

CD/Video CD player operation

Basic play

To change the disc play mode

To select another disc

To select the desired track directly

To play the desired track (Skip)

To advance or reverse play rapidly (Search)

To exchange a disc (or discs) while playing (PLAYXCHANGE)

Program play

Repeat play

Random play

Switching the time display

To get a quick overview of a track or a disc for Video CDs

Playback Control of Video CD (version 2.0) for Video CDs

Tuning operation

Automatic tuning

Manual tuning

Manual preset tuning

Automatic preset tuning

Playing back a tape

Basic operation

Winding the tape

Searching for the beginning of the desired selection

Recording

Basic recording

Recording from CDs utilizing the EDIT function

Operating an external unit connected with this system

Various sound control

Karaoke operation

Using the built-in timer

Timer play

Timer recording

Sleep timer operation

Appendix

Troubleshooting

Specifications