GB DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE DIGITAL AUDIO 3–DISC CD CHANGER YMERSION STANDBY STANDBY /ON TIMER VOLUME PRESET/TUNING/BAND INPUT A/B/C/D/E / UP DOWN PTY SELECT R.D.S MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM GX–505 DIRECTION OPEN/CLOSE AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE DECK OPEN/CLOSE DOLBY B NR B.
Unpacking Déballage Auspacken Uppackning Disimballaggio Desembalaje Uitpakken ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained. ● Après le déballage, vérifier que les pièces suivantes sont incluses. ● Nach dem Auspacken überprüfen, ob die folgenden Teile vorhanden sind. ● Kontrollera efter det apparaten packats upp att följande delar finns med. ● Verificare che tutte le parti seguenti siano contenute nell'imballaggio dell'apparecchio.
● ● ● ● Setting this system ● Installation de ce système Aufstellen des Systems ● lordningsställande av denna anläggning Installazione del sistema ● Instalación del sistema Opstelling van dit systeem 20 cm DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE DIGITAL AUDIO 3–DISC CD CHANGER YMERSION PROGRAM STANDBY STANDBY /ON 20 cm DISC 1 OPEN/CLOSE B.
● Front panel ● Panneau avant ● Frontseite ● Frampanelen ● Pannello anteriore ● Panel delantero ● Front Voorpaneel panel M N DISC 1 DISC 2 O P DISC 3 DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE 6 1 DIGITAL AUDIO 3–DISC CD CHANGER 4 K 3 YMERSION STANDBY STANDBY /ON B.BOOST TIMER E MUSIC 5 D 0, Q VOLUME PRESET/TUNING/BAND INPUT C F, T H, V G, U A/B/C/D/E / S, B R, A UP DOWN PTY SELECT R.D.
● Amplifier/tuner ● Amplificateur/tuner ● Verstärker/Tuner ● Förstärkare/tuner ● Amplificatore/sintonizzatore ● Amplificador/sintonizador Versterker/tuner 1 Display panel Panneau d’affichage Anzeigefeld Display Quadrante delle indicazioni Visualizador Displaypaneel 6 YMERSION [p. 33] 7 PHONES [p. 34] 8 BASS/TREBLE [p.
● Remote control ● Telecommande ● Fernbedienung ● Fjärrkontrollen ● Telecomando ● Control remoto ● Afstandbediening 1 POWER POWER 5 1 7 2 3 1 4 2 5 3 6 4 7 5 8 6 9 7 0 8 TUNER +I0 PROG PRESET R.TIME B DISC SKIP C MODE PRESET TIME A EDIT D 2 8 7 3 D C J 1 2 3 1 4 2 5 3 6 4 7 5 8 6 9 7 0 8 TUNER +I0 PROG PRESET R.
● Amplifier/tuner ● Amplificateur/tuner ● Verstärker/Tuner ● Förstärkare/tuner ● Amplificatore/sintonizzatore ● Amplificador/sintonizador ● Versterker/tuner 1 Transmission window Fenêtre de transmission Übertragungsfenster Fjärrkontrollsändare Apertura di emissione dei raggi infrarossi Ventanilla de transmisión Signaalvenster [p. 5] 2 Numeric buttons Touches numériques Zahlentasten Sifferknappar Tasti numerici Botones numéricos Cijfertoetsen [p. 19] 3 A, B, C, D, E [p. 19] 4 YMERSION [p. 33] 5 POWER [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 Precautions ....................................... 1 Features ............................................ 4 Preparations and connections ........ 5 Installing batteries in the remote control ............. 5 Remote control operation range .........................
Precautions: Read this before operating your system ■ 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.
Precautions: Read this before operating your system This system is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this system itself is turned off. This state is called the standby mode. In this state, this system is designed to consume a certain amount of power. Note Please check the copyright laws in your country to record from records, compact discs, radio, etc. Recording of copyright materials may infringe copyright laws.
Precautions: Read this before operating your system To prevent a malfunction of this system: • Do not use any nonstandard shaped disc (heart etc.) available on the market because it might damage the system. • Discs are not affected by small particles of dust or fingerprints on their playing surface, but even so they should be kept clean. Wipe by using a clean, dry cloth. Do not wipe with a circular motion; wipe straight outward from the center. • Do not use a disc with tape, seals, or paste on it.
Features General • High Power Output 80W + 80W (6Ω) RMS, 0.
Preparations and connections 1 Turn the remote control over and remove the battery compartment cover by sliding it in the direction of the mark. 2 Insert the batteries (AA, R6, UM-3 type) according to the 1 polarity markings on the inside of the battery compartment. 3 Attach the battery compartment cover. 3 Notes 2 • Be sure the polarities are correct. (see the illustration inside the battery compartment.) • Remove the batteries if the remote control is not used for an extended period of time.
Preparations and connections Connections Never plug the AC supply lead of this system into the AC outlet until all connections are completed. Subwoofer system (not included in this system) INPUT SUBWOOFER Speakers OUT L R AUX/MD R L OUT MAINS IN R L 6 MIN./SPEAKER SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR CONNECTION. SPEAKERS To AC outlet ■ Connecting speakers Connect the speakers to the corresponding speaker terminals on the rear of the main unit by using the speaker cords.
Preparations and connections ■ Antenna connection (1) Supplied FM antenna ANTENNA FM 75 GND AM Connect the FM antenna wire to the corresponding terminal and direct it to the direction where the strongest signal can be received. UNBAL. (2) Supplied AM loop antenna Connect the AM loop antenna wires to the corresponding terminals. Position the AM loop antenna for optimum reception.
Preparations and connections Setting the clock DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 OPEN/CLOSE DISC CHANGE 1 While the power is on, press DISPLAY to display time. 2 While holding down TIME ADJ, press HOUR and set the hour. DIGITAL AUDIO 3–DISC CD CHANGER YMERSION STANDBY STANDBY /ON B.BOOST MUSIC TIMER VOLUME PRESET/TUNING/BAND INPUT A/B/C/D/E / UP DOWN PTY SELECT R.D.
CD player operation Each indicator mentioned with a number on pages 10–15 corresponds to the indicator with the same number on this page. 2 1 3 TRACK 100 350 1K 3.5K 10K MUSIC TOTAL REM PROGRAM RANDOM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 OVER 15 CD 4 5 6 7 8 S F REP PROG VOLUME 9 0 1 TRACK (track number) 2 Time display 3 Disc indicator 7 Music calendar The number on the top of this indicator shows the currently selected disc.
CD player operation Basic play 4 1 Turn on the power. 2 Press INPUT or (or INPUT on the remote control) until “CD” (2) appears on the display. 3 Press DISC (1, 2, 3) STANDBY indicator DISC 1 DISC 2 4 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE YMERSION STANDBY B.BOOST MUSIC 4 Place discs on the table with label side facing upward. TIMER VOLUME PRESET/TUNING/BAND INPUT A/B/C/D/E / UP DOWN PTY SELECT R.D.
CD player operation DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE If necessary, change the disc play mode by pressing MODE on the remote control. All disc play mode: DIGITAL AUDIO YMERSION B.BOOST MUSIC All discs on the disc tray are played sequentially (originally set to this mode). Single disc play mode: Only the designated disc is played. Lights up only when the all disc play mode is selected. VOLUME PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E / UP DOWN PTY SELECT R.D.
CD player operation To play the desired track (Skip) DISC (1, 2, 3) DISC CHANGE DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 OPEN/CLOSE DISC CHANGE To advance to the next track During play, press ( advances to other tracks. ). Pressing ( ) repeatedly To return to the beginning of current track DIGITAL AUDIO During play, press YMERSION B.BOOST ( ) once. MUSIC To return to previous track VOLUME PRESET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E / UP DOWN PTY SELECT During play, press previous track.
CD player operation DISC 2 DISC 3 Program play OPEN/CLOSE DISC CHANGE You can program up to 20 tracks in any desired order. 1 When the CD player is being stopped, press PROG to prepare DIGITAL AUDIO YMERSION B.BOOST MUSIC 5 2 If necessary, select the desired disc by pressing DISC SKIP. VOLUME ET/TUNING/BAND A/B/C/D/E / UP DOWN PTY SELECT R.D.
CD player operation Repeat play DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE All discs, a disc, a single track or a programmed sequence can be repeated continuously. Press REPEAT once or more to select the desired repeat play mode so that the S REP or F REP indicator (0) is illuminated. DIGITAL AUDIO (off) YMERSION B.
CD player operation Tracks on a selected disc or all discs on the disc tray can be played randomly. 1 If necessary, switch the disc play mode by pressing MODE. DIGITAL AUDIO * If the single disc play mode is selected, select the desired disc by pressing DISC SKIP. YMERSION B.BOOST MUSIC 2 Press RANDOM to begin random play. * The “RANDOM” indicator (6) will light up. To cancel the random play VOLUME UP RANDOM DOWN Press , or press RANDOM so that the “RANDOM” indicator (6) will go out.
Tuning operation Display information Each indicator mentioned with a number on pages 17–23 corresponds to the indicator with the same number on this page. 1 2 PRESET 100 350 1K 3.
Tuning operation DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 1 Turn on the power. 2 Press INPUT or until “TUNER” (2, 8) appears on the display, or simply press TUNER on the remote control. 3–DISC CD CHANGER 1 2 3 Select the reception band (FM or AM) by pressing PRESET/ STANDBY STANDBY /ON TUNING/BAND (or TUNER on the remote control), and confirm it on the display (2). * Do not select the preset tuning mode (in which “PRESET” (1) lights up on the display).
Tuning operation Automatic preset tuning DISC 1 DISC 2 You can make use of an automatic preset tuning function. With this function, the built-in tuner performs automatic tuning. Up to 40 stations [8 stations x 5 groups (A, B, C, D and E)] are stored automatically. DISC 3 3–DISC CD CHANGER 1 1 Turn on the power. STANDBY STANDBY /ON TIMER 2 Press INPUT PRESET/TUNING/BAND INPUT or until “TUNER” (2, 8) appears on the display, or simply press TUNER on the remote control.
Tuning operation DISC 1 DISC 2 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. DISC 3 3–DISC CD CHANGER 1 ■ To store stations STANDBY STANDBY /ON TIMER 1 Turn on the power.
Tuning operation Receiving RDS stations RDS (Radio Data System) is a data transmission system employed by FM stations in many countries. Stations using this system transmit an inaudible stream of data in addition to the normal radio signal. RDS data contains various information, such as PI (Program Identification), PS (Program Service name), PTY (Program Type), RT (Radio Text), CT (Clock Time), etc. RDS function is carried out only among the network stations.
Tuning operation 1 Frequency display mode 2 PS mode 2 PS (Program Service name) mode The frequency of the station being received is displayed. The name of the station being received is displayed using characters selected from among 64 Roman Alphabets including the umlaut. * If other characters are used on the PS data, they are replaced by underbars. * “PS WAIT” may flash while the tuner is receiving the data.
Tuning operation ■ Calling a program of your desired program type from among preset RDS stations (PTY SEEK) 2 DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE By designating a program type, the tuner automatically searches all preset FM stations for an RDS station which broadcasts a program of that specific program type. * There are 15 program types to classify RDS stations. For details, refer to page 20. DIGITAL AUDIO 3–DISC CD CHANGER YMERSION STANDBY STANDBY /ON OPEN/CLOSE B.
Tuning operation The tuner has the following functions which uses the RDS data service. These functions are originally set to ON; however, you can cancel these functions [OFF], if so desired. 1 1 ON (OFF) CT > CLOCK The tuner automatically corrects the time of the builtin clock by synchronizing it with the CT data on the RDS station being received. * If you receive an RDS station of some other country, the built-in clock is synchronized with the time setting of that country.
Playing back a tape Display information Each indicator mentioned with a number on pages 25–31 corresponds to the indicator with the same number on this page. 1 100 350 1K 3.
Playing back a tape YMERSION STANDBY STANDBY /ON 2 B.BOOST MUSIC 1 Turn on the power. TIMER VOLUME PRESET/TUNING/BAND INPUT 2 Press INPUT A/B/C/D/E / UP or until “TAPE” (1, 5) appears on the DOWN PTY SELECT display. R.D.S 5 BASS MODE DOLBY NR REC/ PAUSE (stop) 5 6 3, 4 AUTO/ MANUAL MEMORY FREQ PS/ PTY/RT/CT RANDOM TIMER TIME ADJ HOUR TREBLE PHONES MODE – PTY SEEK – START REPEAT TIME DISPLAY MIN 3 Open the tray by pressing OPEN/CLOSE.
Playing back a tape DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE YMERION STANDBY B.BOOST Winding the tape 1 Press DIGITAL AUDIO 3–DISC CD CHANGER STANDBY /ON OPEN/CLOSE or to wind the tape. MUSIC TIMER VOLUME PRESET/TUNING/BAND INPUT A/B/C/D/E Moves rapidly in the current tape running direction while winding. / UP DOWN PTY SELECT R.D.
Recording Notes DISC 2 DISC 3 • Adjusting the VOLUME, BASS and TREBLE controls, and the use of B. BOOST, MUSIC and YMERSION 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 NR” (2) lights up on the display. If not, turn “ NR” (2) that “ off. * For details, refer to “Dolby B Type Noise Reduction” on page 24.
Recording To stop recording temporarily / DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 YMERION STANDBY B.BOOST Press REC/PAUSE. * Press on the tape deck to resume recording. To stop recording DIGITAL AUDIO 3–DISC CD CHANGER STANDBY /ON OPEN/CLOSE DISC CHANGE MUSIC Press TIMER on the tape deck. VOLUME PRESET/TUNING/BAND INPUT A/B/C/D/E / To change the disc and track when recording from a CD UP DOWN PTY SELECT R.D.
Recording DISC 2 Recording from CDs utilizing the EDIT function DISC 3 The EDIT function performs recording on both sides of the tape. 3–DISC CD CHANGER STANDBY STANDBY /ON TIMER ■ EDIT recording PRESET/TUNING/BAND INPUT A/B/C/D/E 1 1 Press INPUT or repeatedly until “CD” (1) appears on the display, and load the disc to be recorded. / PTY SELECT R.D.
Recording ■ Auto-EDIT recording POWER 1 2 3 1 4 2 5 3 6 4 7 5 8 6 9 7 0 8 TUNER +I0 PROG PRESET R.TIME PRESET TIME A EDIT 4 B DISC SKIP D C MODE E CD / E-30 This recording automatically changes the order of tracks so that the unrecorded space of side A is minimized. 1 Follow steps 1–5 on the previous page. 2 Press PROG. 3 Press R. TIME. “Auto A>>>” will light up during programming for side A, and “Auto B>>>” will light up during programming for side B. 2 3 4 Press EDIT.
Recording ■ Manual EDIT recording B.BOOST MUSIC TIMER You can program tracks manually while watching the remaining time on both sides of the tape. VOLUME PRESET/TUNING/BAND INPUT A/B/C/D/E / UP DOWN 1 Press INPUT PTY SELECT or repeatedly until “CD” (1) appears on the display, and load a disc (or discs) on the disc tray. R.D.
Operating an external unit connected to this system DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE DIGITAL AUDIO 3–DISC CD CHANGER YMERION STANDBY STANDBY /ON OPEN/CLOSE B.BOOST MUSIC TIMER VOLUME PRESET/TUNING/BAND INPUT UP DOWN PTY SELECT R.D.
Various sound control 2 3 English 1 BASS BOOST 100 350 1K 3.5K 10K MUSIC ROCK POPS JAZZ CD PROGRAM YMERSION 4 VOLUME 5 1 Spectrum analyzer 3 VOLUME (volume level meter) 4 MUSIC (preset equalizer mode indicator) 5 YMERSION The spectrum of the input source which is divided into five bands will be indicated in real time. 2 BASS BOOST YMERSION B.BOOST YMERION STANDBY STANDBY /ON ■ VOLUME control DIGITAL AUDIO 3–DISC CD CHANGER B.
Various sound control ■ Listening with headphones PHONES DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE • 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 outputted from the speakers through headphones. Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening level.
Using the built-in timer Timer play INPUT DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE DIGITAL AUDIO 3–DISC CD CHANGER YMERION STANDBY STANDBY /ON OPEN/CLOSE B.BOOST MUSIC TIMER VOLUME PRESET/TUNING/BAND INPUT A/B/C/D/E / UP DOWN PTY SELECT R.D.
Using the built-in timer DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC CHANGE YMERION STANDBY B.BOOST MUSIC TIMER VOLUME PRESET/TUNING/BAND INPUT A/B/C/D/E / UP DOWN PTY SELECT R.D.S BASS PHONES AUTO/ MANUAL MEMORY FREQ PS/ PTY/RT/CT RANDOM TIMER TIME ADJ HOUR TREBLE MODE DOLBY NR REC/PAUSE REC/ PAUSE TIMER MODE – PTY SEEK – START REPEAT TIME Timer recording 1 Follow steps 2–3 of “Basic recording” on page 27.
Appendix 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 supply lead and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. 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 CD player Problem 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 with label side facing upward. Disc is dirty. Clean disc. No sound. The input source selection is incorrect. Select the CD player by pressing INPUT button until “CD” lights up on the display. Sound stops suddenly (always at the same spot). Disc is dirty. Clean disc. Volume is set too high. Lower volume.
Appendix ■ Amplifier section ■ Tape deck section Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel 6 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.9% THD ............................. 80W+80W Type .............................. Auto reverse stereo cassette deck Input Sensitivity/Impedance AUX/MD ........................................... 200 mV/47 k-ohm Frequency Response (–20 dB) Type 1 (Normal) .................................... 50 to 15,000 Hz Type 2 (High) ......................................... 50 to 16,000 Hz Spectrum Analyzer Band .
CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT ATTENTION L’emploi de commandes, de réglages ou un choix de procédures différents des spécifications de cette brochure peut entraîner une exposition à d’éventuelles radiations pouvant être dangereses.
