RTL DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE 3–DISC VCD CHANGER PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND A/B/C/D/E VOLUME DOWN STANDBY UP TIMER PROGRAM B.
Unpacking ● After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained. ● ● Main unit ● DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE 3–DISC VCD CHANGER PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND A/B/C/D/E ● Front speakers ● VOLUME DOWN STANDBY UP TIMER PROGRAM MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT INPUT GX–700VCD STANDBY/ON AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK DOLBY B NR DIRECTION ● Center speaker ● Remote control ● 1 1 2 2 3 3 6 6 7 7 8 8 A TIME B PROG C R.
,,, ,,,,, ,,,, ,,,,, ,,,, ,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, Setting this system 20 cm 20 cm 1 cm 1 cm 20 cm 20 cm 20 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.
Front panel DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE C, 3–DISC VCD CHANGER 1 PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND D, E, 2 3 4 A/B/C/D/E VOLUME DOWN STANDBY UP F TIMER 5 G H 6 7 PROGRAM B.
Amplifier/tuner 2 Remote control sensor H 9 MIC (1, 2) [p. 37] 3 TIMER B Front cover 5 B. BOOST [p. 32] 6 PROGRAM [p. 35] / ↑ AUX/MD ← VCR ← VIDEO I HOUR [p. 9, 39] K DISPLAY [p. 9, 39] [p. 21, 22] D A/B/C/D/E [p. 22] L MEMORY [p. 22, 23] E PRESET/TUNING/BAND M STANDBY/ON TIME ADJ [p. 9] [p. 21] 7 KARAOKE [p. 37] [p. 10] F VOLUME [p. 32] 8 PHONES [p. 33] ) [p. 12, 21, 25, 31] J MIN [p. 9, 39] 4 STANDBY [p. 12] C / TUNER → TAPE → VCD/CD 0 BASS/TREBLE [p. 32] A MIC MIXING [p.
Remote control 1 2 3 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 0 A TIME B PROG C R. TIME D EDIT E +I0 MODE REPEAT RANDOM G PRESET TUNER TUNER VCD/CD 0 A DISC SKIP TIME INDEX 4 KARAOKE INTRO RETURN SELECT DIRECTION DIGEST TAPE 8 9 CENTER/ REAR/DELAY TEST PROGRAM BASS BOOST KEY/ECHO LEVEL POWER /I SLEEP 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 0 A TIME B PROG C R.
Amplifier/tuner 1 Transmission window 8 POWER [p. 10] 9 SLEEP [p. 40] [p. 4] 0 PRESET ( 2 Numeric buttons / ) [p. 22] A TUNER [p. 21] [p. 22] 3 A, B, C, D, E [p. 22] B PROGRAM [p. 35] 4 KARAOKE [p. 37] C BASS BOOST [p. 32] 5 TEST [p. 10] D MUSIC [p. 33] 6 CENTER/REAR/DELAY [p. 36] E VOLUME (+/–) [p. 32] KEY/ECHO [p. 38] F INPUT ( / ) [p. 12, 21, 25, 31] ↑ 7 LEVEL (–/+) [p. 10, 36, 38] LEVEL ( / TUNER → TAPE → VCD/CD ↑ ) [p.
English Thank you for purchasing this YAMAHA product. We hope it will give you many years of trouble-free enjoyment. For the best performance, read this manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your YAMAHA product. Contents Page Page Precautions ................................................. 1 Tuning operation ...................................... 20 Features ...................................................... 3 Automatic tuning ....................................................
■ 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.
Precautions: Read this before operating your system 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.
General ● 5-Speaker Multichannel Audio System (Two front, One Center and Two Rear Speakers) ● High Power Output Front L, R: 100W + 100W (6Ω) RMS, 10% THD, 1 kHz Center: 100W (6Ω) RMS Output Power, 10% THD, 1 kHz Rear: 30W (6Ω) RMS Output Power, 10% THD, 1 kHz ● 4 External Audio/Video Component Connecting Capability ● Multiuse Timer/Sleep Timer ● SUBWOOFER Output for Low Frequency Expansion ● Remote Control Capability CD/Video CD Player ● 3-Disc Carousel Auto-Changer for Video CDs and Compact Discs ●
Preparations and connections Installing batteries in the remote control 1 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 3. Attach the battery compartment cover. Notes ● Remove the batteries if the remote control is not used for an extended period of time.
English Preparations and connections Setting up the speakers Front L Center m 4 channel 5 speaker configuration Front R This system employs a 5 speaker configuration: 2 front speakers, 2 rear paralleled speakers and a center speaker. The front speakers are used for outputting main source sound. The rear speakers are for effect and surround sounds when PRO LOGIC or HALL is selected. the sound field program The center speaker is for center sounds (dialog etc.
Preparations and connections m Mounting the rear speakers Mount the rear speakers on a shelf, rack or on the floor, or hang them on the wall. 60 mm To mount the rear speakers on the wall by using commercially available speaker stands The provided mounting bracket has 1 pair of screw holes (at an interval of 60 mm). They are available for mounting the speaker on a speaker stand. * Those screw holes can be used with M4 screws only.
English Preparations and connections Connections Never plug the AC supply lead of this system into the AC outlet until all connections are completed. Subwoofer system (Separate purchase) Rear speaker Center speaker R Rear speaker L (Singapore model) INPUT SPEAKERS TV MODE SEE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR CONNECTION. PAL AUTO NTSC REAR R CENTER L REAR SUBWOOFER VIDEO SIGNAL OUT MONITOR OUT R L OUT Front speakers L VCR R CENTER: 6 Ω MIN./SPEAKER REAR: I2 Ω MIN.
Preparations and connections m Antenna connection (1) (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. ANTENNA FM GND AM 75Ω UNBAL. (2) Supplied AM loop antenna Connect the AM loop antenna wires to the corresponding terminals. Position the AM loop antenna for optimum reception. ANTENNA FM GND AM 75Ω UNBAL.
English Preparations and connections Setting the clock 1 While the power is on, press DISPLAY to display the time. DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE 2 While holding TIME ADJ pressed, press HOUR and set the hour. * Press HOUR once to advance the time by 1 hour. Press and hold to advance continuously.
Preparations and connections Speaker balance adjustment You can adjust the sound output level balance between the front, center, and rear speakers using the built-in test tone generator. This is important for the best performance of the built-in Dolby Pro Logic surround decoder. The adjustment of each speaker output level should be done at your listening position with the remote control. Otherwise, the result may not be satisfactory. 1 Turn on the power. 2 Turn down the volume to minimum.
English CD/Video CD player operation Display information Each indicator mentioned with a number on pages 12–19 corresponds to the indicator with the same number on this page. 1 2 3 TRACK 100 350 1K 3.
CD/Video CD player operation Basic play * 4 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 4 DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE 3, 5 or until “VCD/CD” (2) appears on the display. 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. 4 Place discs on the table, label side upward.
To change the disc play mode DISC (1, 2, 3) DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 If necessary, change the disc play mode by pressing MODE on the remote control. DISC CHANGE Single disc play mode: Only the designated disc is played. All disc play mode: All discs on the disc tray are played sequentially. OPEN / CLOSE PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND A/B/C/D/E Lights up only when the all disc play mode is selected. VOLUME DOWN PROGRAM B.
CD/Video CD player operation To play the desired track (Skip) DISC (1, 2, 3) DISC 1 ( DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE DISC CHANGE 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. OPEN / CLOSE ) PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND Press to skip forward or to skip backward. Press once for each track to be skipped.
Program play DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE You can program up to 20 tracks in any desired order. 1 When the CD/Video CD player is stopped, press PROG to PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND 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. A/B/C/D/E 5 VOLUME DOWN UP 2 If necessary, select the desired disc by pressing DISC SKIP. PROGRAM B.
CD/Video CD player operation Repeat play DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE All discs, a disc, a single track or a programmed sequence can be continuously repeated. OPEN / CLOSE Press REPEAT once or more to select the desired repeat play mode so that the S REP or F REP indicator (B) is illuminated. PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND A/B/C/D/E (off) VOLUME DOWN S REP UP F REP PROGRAM B.
Random play VOLUME DOWN Tracks on a selected disc or all discs on the disc tray can be played randomly. UP 1 If necessary, switch the disc play mode by pressing PROGRAM B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT RANDOM KARAOKE REPEAT HOUR MODE INPUT MODE. * If the single disc play mode is selected, select the desired disc by pressing DISC SKIP. RANDOM TIME MIN DOLBY NR REC/PAUSE AUTO/MANUAL MEMORY TIMER DISPLAY TIME ADJ 2 Press RANDOM to begin random play. * The “RANDOM” indicator (8) will light up.
CD/Video CD player operation To find your desired scene quickly for Video CDs 1 1 2 2 3 3 6 6 7 7 8 8 4 4 Press TIME INDEX or once or more to skip forward or backward by the displayed time. 5 5 PRESET 9 A TIME B PROG C R. TIME MODE REPEAT RANDOM 0 D EDIT E +I0 By pressing a button repeatedly, the time on the display and TV monitor changes.
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.
Tuning operation Display information Each indicator mentioned with a number on pages 21–23 corresponds to the indicator with the same number on this page. 1 2 PRESET 100 350 1K 3.
Automatic tuning English Tuning operation 1 Turn on the power. DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE 2 Press INPUT 3 PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND 3 Select the reception band (FM or AM) by pressing A/B/C/D/E VOLUME DOWN 5, 3 UP or until “TUNER” (2, 7) appears on the display, or simply press TUNER on the remote control. 2 PRESET/TUNING/BAND confirming it on the display (2). * Do not select the preset tuning mode (in which “PRESET” (1) lights up on the display).
Tuning operation Manual preset tuning DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE 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. OPEN / CLOSE PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND A/B/C/D/E 5, 1 VOLUME DOWN UP 2 6, 2 PROGRAM B.
Automatic preset tuning DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE English Tuning operation 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. OPEN / CLOSE 1 Turn on the power. PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND A/B/C/D/E 2 Press INPUT VOLUME DOWN UP 2 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.
Playing back a tape Display information Each indicator mentioned with a number on pages 25–30 corresponds to the indicator with the same number on this page. 1 100 350 1K 3.
English Playing back a tape Basic operation DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE 1 Turn on the power. OPEN / CLOSE 2 Press INPUT 3–DISC VCD CHANGER PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND 2 VOLUME 5 DOWN STANDBY UP or until “TAPE” (1, 5) appears on the display. A/B/C/D/E TIMER 3 Open the tray by pressing . 4 Load the tape on the tray with side A upward, and close the PROGRAM PHONES 1 MIC 2 BASS TREBLE MUSIC INPUT RANDOM KARAOKE MIC MIXING 3, 4 B.
Playing back a tape Winding the tape DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND 1 Press or to wind the tape. Moves rapidly in the current tape running direction while winding. A/B/C/D/E VOLUME DOWN UP 2 Press PROGRAM B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT RANDOM KARAOKE REPEAT HOUR MODE INPUT Note When the tape is wound to the end, the tape deck will then function as described below. TIME : The tape stops at the end.
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND A/B/C/D/E 2 VOLUME DOWN PROGRAM B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT RANDOM KARAOKE UP 4 INPUT REPEAT HOUR MODE TIME DISPLAY MIN DOLBY NR REC/PAUSE AUTO/MANUAL TIMER MEMORY DISPLAY Basic recording TIME ADJ 5 1 STANDBY/ON 3 4 Notes ● Adjusting the VOLUME, BASS and TREBLE controls, B. BOOST and MUSIC buttons have no effect on the recorded sound. The recording level is automatically adjusted.
Recording To stop recording temporarily DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE Press REC/PAUSE. * Press of the tape deck to resume recording. To stop recording PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND A/B/C/D/E Press of the tape deck. VOLUME DOWN UP To change the disc and track when recording from a CD or Video CD PROGRAM B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT RANDOM KARAOKE REPEAT HOUR MODE INPUT MEMORY TIMER of the CD/Video CD player. * The recording stops temporarily.
Recording from CDs utilizing the EDIT function DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE English Recording OPEN / CLOSE The EDIT function performs recording on both sides of the tape. For Video CDs PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND A/B/C/D/E Video CDs cannot be recorded with the EDIT function. VOLUME DOWN UP 1 m EDIT recording 1 Press INPUT PROGRAM B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT RANDOM KARAOKE REPEAT HOUR 4 MODE or once or more until “VCD/CD” (1) appears on the display, and load the disc to be recorded.
Recording m Manual EDIT recording DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE You can program tracks manually while watching the remaining time on both sides of the tape. 1 Press INPUT PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND or once or more until “VCD/CD” (1) appears on the display, and load a disc (or discs) on the disc tray. A/B/C/D/E VOLUME DOWN UP 1 2 Follow steps 3–5 on page 29. 3 Press PROG. PROGRAM B.
Use an external unit connected to the VCR, VIDEO or AUX/ MD terminals on the rear of the main unit. DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND m To listen to or watch a source played on an external unit connected with this system A/B/C/D/E 3, 2 VOLUME DOWN UP 1 Select the input source (VIDEO, VCR or AUX/MD) you want to play by using INPUT 1, 1 PROGRAM B.BOOST MUSIC INPUT RANDOM KARAOKE or . 2 Play the source.
Various sound control 1 3 2 BASS BOOST 100 350 1K 3.5K 10K MUSIC ROCK POPS JAZZ CD PROGRAM PRO LOGIC HALL 3 STEREO YMERSION 4 VOLUME 5 1 Spectrum analyzer 3 VOLUME (volume level meter) The spectrum of the input source which is divided in five bands will be indicated in real time. 4 MUSIC (preset equalizer mode indicator) 2 BASS BOOST 5 PROGRAM (sound field program indicator) General sound control PROGRAM B. BOOST B.
m Listening with headphones ● PHONES ● DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE 3–DISC VCD CHANGER PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND English Various sound control 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 normally output from the front speakers through headphones.
Various sound control Sound field processor The Sound Field Processor built into this system enables you to enjoy listening to a source with an ambience of actual concert hall or three-dimensional acoustics. This system provides preset sound field programs shown below. You can enjoy an excellent sound field by selecting one of them, and adding desired adjustments. This system also incorporates a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder for multi-channel sound reproduction of Dolby Surround encoded video sources.
m Listening to the music with a English Various sound control sound field effect DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE OPEN / CLOSE 1 Play a source. 2 PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND A/B/C/D/E VOLUME DOWN UP Press PROGRAM once or more until the name of the desired program is illuminated on the sound field program indicator (5). * Whenever you press PROGRAM, the program changes and is displayed as follows. PROGRAM PROGRAM PRO LOGIC PROGRAM PROGRAM 3 STEREO PROGRAM B.
Various sound control If desired, you can adjust the sound output level of the center and/or rear speakers even if the output level is already set in “Speaker balance adjustment” on page 10. CENTER LEVEL 1 1 2 2 3 3 6 6 7 7 8 8 4 4 5 5 9 0 A TIME B PROG C R. TIME D EDIT +I0 MODE REPEAT RANDOM E TUNER TUNER VCD/CD TIME INDEX KARAOKE 1 Press CENTER/REAR/DELAY once or more until “CENTER” appears on the display.
English Karaoke operation m Singing karaoke 1 PHONES 1 MIC This system allows you to enjoy singing karaoke by using not only a source for karaoke use but also any normal audio source. BASS 2 1 Connect one or two microphones to the MIC jack(s) on the front panel of the main unit.
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. 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 0 A TIME B PROG C R. TIME D EDIT +I0 MODE REPEAT RANDOM PRESET E 1 Press KEY/ECHO once or more until “ECHO” appears on the display. TUNER TUNER VCD/CD 2 Press LEVEL + to increase or – to decrease the echo level.
English Using the built-in timer Timer play DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE 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. OPEN / CLOSE 1 Press DISPLAY. PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND Whenever DISPLAY is pressed, the display mode changes as follows. A/B/C/D/E VOLUME DOWN PROGRAM B.
Using the built-in timer Timer recording DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE 1 Follow steps 2–3 of “Basic recording” on page 27. OPEN / CLOSE 2 Tune in to the station you want to record. 3 Follow step 1 of “Timer play” on page 39. PRESET/ TUNING/ BAND A/B/C/D/E VOLUME DOWN PROGRAM B.BOOST MUSIC UP INPUT RANDOM KARAOKE INPUT REPEAT HOUR MODE 3 TIME 3 * In step 2, select “TUNER”, and then press REC/ PAUSE. (“REC >TAPE” and the frequency will flash alternately on the display.
English 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. General Problem Cause What to Do This system does not work normally. There is an influence of strong external noise (lightning, excessive static electricity, etc.) or the system was operated incorrectly.
Appendix Cause Tape deck CD/Video CD player Problem What to Do A disc cannot be played back normally, or there is a noise during play. The disc is not a standard type. Play another disc. Play will not begin even if disc is loaded. Disc is upside down. Load disc label side facing up. Disc is dirty. Clean disc. No sound or no picture. The input source selection is incorrect. Select the CD/Video CD player by pressing or button until “CD” is illuminated INPUT on the display.
Specifications n Amplifier section n Tape deck section Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel FRONT 6 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.9% THD ..................................... 80W+80W 6 ohm, 1 kHz, 10% THD .................................. 100W+100W CENTER 6 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.9% THD .............................................. 80W 6 ohm, 1 kHz, 10% THD ............................................. 100W REAR 6 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.9% THD .............................................. 25W 6 ohm, 1 kHz, 10% THD .....................
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