Yamaha Audio GX-500 User Manual

U C A

3–DISC CD CHANGER

STANDBY TIMER

MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM GX-500

MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM GX–500

AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK

DISC 1DISC 2DISC 3DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE

PTY SELECT

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

VOLUME

DOWN UP

YMERSION

B.BOOST

MUSIC

PUSH OPEN

DOLBY B NR

DIRECTION

INPUTINPUT

STANDBY/ON

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODE D’EMPLOI

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

IMPORTANT

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

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.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Explanation of Graphical Symbols

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING

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

1 Read Instructions – All the safety and operating

instructions should be read before the unit is operated.

2 Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions

should be retained for future reference.

3 Heed Warnings – All warnings on the unit and in the

operating instructions should be adhered to.

4 Follow Instructions – All operating and other instructions

should be followed.

5 Water and Moisture – The unit should not be used near

water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

6 Carts and Stands – The unit should be used only with a

cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

6A A unit and cart combination should be

moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the unit and cart combination to overturn.

7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The unit should be mounted to

a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

8 Ventilation – The unit should be situated so that its location

or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the unit should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface, that may block the ventilation openings; or placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

9 Heat – The unit should be situated away from heat sources

such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances that produce heat.

10 Power Sources – The unit should be connected to a power

supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit.

11 Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be

routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

12 Cleaning – The unit should be cleaned only as

recommended by the manufacturer.

13 Nonuse Periods – The power cord of the unit should be

unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

14 Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that

objects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled into the inside of the unit.

15 Damage Requiring Service – The unit should be

serviced by qualified service personnel when:

A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged;

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the

unit; or

C. The unit has been exposed to rain; or D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance; or

E. The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.

16 Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the unit

beyond those means described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

17 Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located away

from power lines.

18 Grounding or Polarization – Precautions should be taken

so that the grounding or polarization is not defeated.

19 For US customers only:

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

MAST

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810–20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810–21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. PART H)

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

NEC

– NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna is connected to this unit, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

FCC INFORMATION (for US customers only)

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

2. IMPORTANT :

When connecting this product to

accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.

3. NOTE : This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices.

This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion – and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.

Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures:

Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA

90620. The above statements apply ONLY to those products

distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure from excessive volume levels.

Unpacking ● After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained. Déballage ● Après le déballage, vérifier que les pièces suivantes sont incluses.

● Main unit

● Appareil principal

● Remote control

● Télécommande

3–DISC CD CHANGER

STANDBY TIMER

MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM GX–500

AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK

PUSH OPEN

DOLBY B NR

112233445

6677889 0

AB TIME PROG R. TIMECEDIT

MODE REPEAT

RANDOM

DISC SKIP

TUNER

REC/PAUSE

TAPE

BASS BOOST

YMERSION

INPUT

POWER SLEEP

● Speakers

DISC 1DISC 2DISC

YMERSION B.BOOST

DIRECTION

DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE

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

MUSIC

VOLUME

DOWN UP

INPUTINPUT

STANDBY/ON

● Enceintes

● Speaker cords

● Câbles d’enceintes

PRESET

+I0

TUNER

● AM loop antenna

● Antenne-cadre AM

DIRECTION

MUSIC

VOLUME

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

● Piles (format AA, UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7)

● Indoor FM antenna

● Antenne intérieure FM

,,,

● Setting this system ● Installation de ce système

20 cm

,,,

1 cm 1 cm

20 cm20 cm

20 cm 20 cm

20 cm

English

Set this system allowing enough spaces around and behind the main unit to assure good ventilation. Be sure not to place another unit or any object on top of the main unit to prevent the ventilation holes from being obstructed. 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 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.

Français

Installer ce système en laissant assez d’espace autour et derrière l’appareil principal pour assurer une bonne ventilation. Veiller à ne pas empiler un autre appareil ou un autre objet sur l’appareil principal afin de ne pas boucher les orifices de ventilation. Sinon, on risquerait de provoquer un incendie ou d’endommager l’appareil principal.

Remarque

Lorsqu’on place les enceintes à une certaine distance de l’appareil principal, veiller à laisser un espace d’au moins 20 cm au-dessus, derrière et sur les deux côtés de l’appareil principal. Si l’on place l’appareil principal dans un meuble, veiller à ce que le côté avant du meuble soit grand ouvert.

Les valeurs ne doivent être appliquées qu’aux modèles pour la Chine et Singapour.

● Front panel ● Panneau avant

L ONM

1 2

3–DISC CD CHANGER

STANDBY TIMER

PHONES

AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK

DOLBY B NR

DISC 1DISC 2DISC

DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE

0, P

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

A, Q

VOLUME

DOWN UP

B, R

D E

YMERSION

B.BOOST

MUSIC

INPUTINPUT

F, S

RANDOM

TREBLEBASS

REC/PAUSEDOLBY NR

REPEAT TIME

MIN

HOUR

AUTO/MANUAL

MEMORY

TIMER

TIME ADJ

DISPLAYMODE

T U

STANDBY/ON

J K

] `

DIRECTION

\ZX [YW

Amplifier/tuner Amplificateur/tuner

1 Display

Panneau d’affichage

8 BASS/TREBLE [P. 28] 9 Front cover

2 Remote control sensor

Capteur de télécommande

Couvercle avant

/ [P. 15, 16]

3 TIMER

A A/B/C/D/E [P. 16]

4 STANDBY [P. 9]

B PRESET/TUNING/BAND

5 B. BOOST [P. 28]

6 YMERSION [P . 28]

[P. 15]

C V OLUME [P. 27] D MUSIC [P. 27]

7 PHONES [P. 28]

CD player Lecteur de disque compact

L Disc tray

Plateau de disque [P. 9]

O OPEN/CLOSE [P. 9] P

( )/ ( ) [P. 10]

E INPUT(

TUNER → TAPE → CD → AUX/MD

↑

/ ) [P. 9, 15, 19, 25]

F HOUR [P. 7, 29] G MIN [P. 7, 29] H DISPLAY [P. 7, 29] I MEMORY [P. 16, 17]

TIME ADJ [P. 7]

J STANDBY/ON [P. 9] K AUTO/MANUAL [P. 15]

TIMER [P. 29]

S RANDOM [P. 12] T TIME [P. 13]

M DISC (1, 2, 3) [P. 10] N DISC CHANGE [P. 10]

Tape deck Platine cassette

V Tray

Plateau [P. 19]

W MODE [P. 19]

/ [P. 9]

[P. 9]

[P. 19]

Y DIRECTION [P. 19] Z

( )/ ( ) [P. 20]

U REPEAT [P. 12]

[

[P. 19]

\ ] REC/PAUSE [P. 21] ` DOLBY NR [P. 18, 21]

● Remote control ● Telecommande

112233445

6677889 0

RANDOM

TAPE

YMERSION

INPUT

BASS BOOST

VOLUME

TIME PROG R. TIMECEDIT

MODE REPEAT

DISC SKIP

TUNER

REC/PAUSE

POWER SLEEP

PRESET

+I0

TUNER

DIRECTION

MUSIC

9 0

D E

112233445

6677889 0

TIME PROG R. TIMECEDIT

MODE REPEAT

DISC SKIP

RANDOM

TUNER

PRESET

H I J K L

REC/PAUSE

TAPE

YMERSION

BASS BOOST

INPUT

POWER SLEEP

VOLUME

+I0

TUNER

RQP

DIRECTION

MUSIC

Amplifier/tuner Amplificateur/tuner

1 T ransmission window

Fenêtre de transmission [p. 4]

2 Numeric buttons

Touches numériques [p. 16]

3 A, B, C, D, E [p. 16]

4 YMERSION [p. 28] 5 POWER [p. 9]

CD player Lecteur de disque compact

C Numeric buttons

Touches numériques [p. 10]

G DISC SKIP

[p. 10]

H REPEAT [p. 12]

D TIME [p. 13]

( )/ ( ) [p. 10]

E PROG [p. 11]

J RANDOM [p. 12]

F MODE [p. 9]

6 SLEEP [p. 30] 7 PRESET (

/ ) [p. 16]

8 TUNER [p. 15] 9 MUSIC [p. 27] 0 BASS BOOST [p. 28] A VOLUME (+/–) [p. 27] B INPUT ( / ) [p. 9, 15, 19, 25]

TUNER → TAPE → CD → AUX/MD

↑

[p. 9]

K L

[p. 9]

M EDIT [p. 23] N R. TIME [p. 23]

Tape deck Platine cassette

O REC/PAUSE [p. 21] P

/ [p. 20]

Q R

[p. 19]

S DIRECTION [p. 19]

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

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

.............................Inside of the Front Cover

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Compact disc player operation.................

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

To change the disc play mode ................................. 9

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

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

To play the desired track (Skip).............................. 10

To advance or reverse play rapidly (Search) .......... 10

To exchange a disc (or discs) while playing

(PLAYXCHANGE) .................................................. 10

Program play..........................................................11

Random play.......................................................... 12

Repeat play............................................................ 12

Switching the time display......................................13

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

Automatic tuning .................................................... 15

Manual tuning ........................................................15

Manual preset tuning .............................................16

Automatic preset tuning ......................................... 17

Page

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

General information ...............................................18

1 3 4

Basic operation ...................................................... 19

Winding the tape .................................................... 20

Searching for the beginning

of the desired selection .......................................... 20

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

Basic recording ...................................................... 21

Recording from CDs utilizing the EDIT function..... 23

Operating the external unit

connected with this system ....................

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

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

Timer play .............................................................. 29

Timer recording...................................................... 30

Sleep timer operation............................................. 30

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

Troubleshooting ..................................................... 31

Specifications......................................................... 33

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

......CD play ......Tuning

......Tape playback/recording

27 29

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.

■ 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.

■ 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:

CD 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.

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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.

For Canadian Customers

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES–003.

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.

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Features

English

General

High Power Output

●

80W + 80W (6Ω) RMS, 0.9% THD, 1 kHz

● Multi-use Timer/Sleep Timer

● SUBWOOFER Output for Low Frequency

Expansion

● Remote Control Capability

● YMERSION

● BASS BOOST

● 5-Band Spectrum Analyzer

● 3 Preset Graphic Equalizer Modes

(ROCK, POPS and JAZZ)

Compact Disc Player

● 3-Disc Carousel Type CD Changer

● PLAYXCHANGE

Disc changing while playing

● 20-Track Random Access Programming

● Repeat Play for Single Track/Entire Disc/

All Discs

● Random Sequence Play

Tape Deck

● Automatic Synchronized Recording with

● EDIT Function Useful for Recording

CD(s)

●

Automatic Reverse

●

Dolby B Type Noise Reduction System

Tuner

●

40 Station Preset Tuning

●

Automatic Preset Tuning

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Preparations and connections

Installing batteries in the remote control

1. Turn the remote control over and remov e 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.

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

REC/PAUSE

TAPE

MINIDISC RECORDER

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

DOWN UP

VOLUME

MODE–PTY SEEK–START

0,2 m – 6 m

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.

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