Active Servo
Technology
DISC CHANGE
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
–
GX 90VCD
OPEN/CLOSE
VIDEO CD
Version 2.0
/
Playback Control
1
2
3
PROGRAM
VOLUME
MUSIC
CD
DOWN
UP
INPUT
INPUT
ECHO
ECHO
DOWN
MODE
UP
USER
MEMORY
TAPE 1/2
REC/PAUSE
NORMAL
Active Servo
Technology
HIGH
DOLBY NR
MIC
MIC MIXING
POWER
DUBBING
PHONES
TIMER REC
AUTO/MAN’L
MEMORY
TIMER
TIME ADJ
HOUR
MIN
MIN
MAX
1
2
PLAYBACK
REC/PLAYBACK
DOLBY
B
NR
EJECT
EJECT
Active Servo
Technology
Active Servo
Technology
1
3
1
2
45 67 89= A
B
NOR TEST
PHANTOM
TIMER
TAPE 1
STEREO
MUSIC
ROCK BLUES
RAP JAZZ
PROGRAM
USER
1 2
TUNED MEMORY
AUTO
PRO LOGIC HALL ARENA
SLEEP
3 STEREO KARAOKE L R 3 4
PRESET
VOLUME
MHz
100 350
1K 3.5K 10K
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D
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2
1
DISC CHANGE
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
–
GX 90VCD
OPEN/CLOSE
VIDEO CD
Version 2.0
/
Playback Control
3
M
1
2
3
PROGRAM
VOLUME
4
5
6
D
L
K
MUSIC
CD
INPUT
INPUT
ECHO
ECHO
MEMORY
USER
TAPE 1/2
7
8
REC/PAUSE
NORMAL
MODE
Active Servo
Technology
J
I
HIGH
DOLBY NR
MIC
MIC MIXING
POWER
DUBBING
PHONES
TIMER REC
AUTO/MAN’L
MEMORY
TIMER
TIME ADJ
HOUR
MIN
MIN
MAX
1
2
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PLAYBACK
REC/PLAYBACK
EJECT
EJECT
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3
2
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1
7
2
8
3
9
4
5
6
TAPE 1
RANDOM
MUSIC
ROCK
PROGRAM
USER
ARENA
10 11 12
VIDEO CD PBC
TOTAL REM 13 14 15 OVER 15
TRACK
EDIT PROG
A
B
S F REP
VOLUME
100 350
1K 3.5K 10K
NOP QR
L
M
P
Q
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DISC CHANGE
OPEN/CLOSE
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
–
GX 90VCD
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VIDEO CD
Version 2.0
/
Playback Control
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1
V
2
3
PROGRAM
VOLUME
D
W
MUSIC
CD
INPUT
INPUT
ECHO
ECHO
MEMORY
USER
TAPE 1/2
REC/PAUSE
NORMAL
MODE
Active Servo
Technology
HIGH
DOLBY NR
MIC
MIC MIXING
POWER
DUBBING
PHONES
TIMER REC
AUTO/MAN’L
MEMORY
TIMER
TIME ADJ
HOUR
MIN
MIN
MAX
1
2
PLAYBACK
REC/PLAYBACK
EJECT
EJECT
4
3
S T U V WX
DUBBING REC TAPE 1 2
MUSIC
ROCK
PROGRAM
USER
NOR HIGH
B
ARENA
VOLUME
100 350
1K 3.5K 10K
Z
Y
DISC CHANGE
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
–
GX 90VCD
OPEN/CLOSE
VIDEO CD
Version 2.0
/
Playback Control
1
2
3
PROGRAM
VOLUME
D
MUSIC
CD
INPUT
INPUT
e
d
ECHO
ECHO
X
Y
MEMORY
USER
TAPE 1/2
REC/PAUSE
NORMAL
MODE
Active Servo
Technology
HIGH
DOLBY NR
MIC
MIC MIXING
POWER
DUBBING
PHONES
TIMER REC
AUTO/MAN’L
MEMORY
TIMER
TIME ADJ
HOUR
MIN
MIN
MAX
1
2
PLAYBACK
REC
/
PLAYBACK
Z
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EJECT
EJECT
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b
5
4
NX-GX70
Front speakers
Active Servo
Technology
Active Servo
Technology
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g
NX-C70
Center speaker
NX-E70
Rear speakers
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6
1
5
CD
3
1
1
2
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4
4
5
5
3
8
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6
7
PRESET
CD
3
1
1
2
2
4
4
5
5
6
7
8
9
0
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S
3
8
A
B
C
D
2
6
7
PRESET
TIME
MODE
PROG
INDEX
TAPE
EDIT
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TUNER
6
7
8
9
0
E
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE
F
E
A
B
C
D
TIME
MODE
PROG
INDEX
TAPE
EDIT
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3
4
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
SELECT
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J
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Q
TUNER
SELECT
PLAY
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
STOP
D
C
PLAY
FLAT
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
K L
M
N O P
TAPE
TEST
/DELAY
B
A
0
5
6
7
ECHO/KEY
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
LEVEL
POWER
SLEEP
INPUT
VOLUME
U V W X
9
8
PLAY
FLAT
STOP
PLAY
REC
/
PAUSE
TAPE
1
/
2
T
CENTER
/
REAR
TAPE
TEST
/
DELAY
Y
ECHO/KEY
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
LEVEL
POWER
SLEEP
INPUT
VOLUME
6
7
DISC CHANGE
OPEN/CLOSE
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
GX–90VCD
VIDEO CD
Version 2.0
/
Playback Control
1
2
PROGRAM
VOLUME
D
CD
INPUT
INPUT
ECHO
U
TAPE 1/2
REC/PAUSE
NORMAL
Active Servo
Technology
HIGH
DUBBING
MIC MIXING
E
R
R
E
C
’
MEMORY
I
T
I
M
E
A
D
J
MIN
2
/PLAYBACK
0.2 m – 6 m
EJECT
Active Servo
Technology
Active Servo
Technology
1
3
7
8
POWER
HIGH CUT
VOLUME
40 Hz
140 Hz
0
10
Center speaker
Subwoofer system
SPEAKERS
CENTER/REAR
R
L
R
L
REAR
CENTER
REAR
SUBWOOFER
OUT
VIDEO SIGNAL
MONITOR
OUT
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO SPEAKERS OTHER
THAN NX-C70 (CENTER) OR NX-E70 (REAR).
OUT
VCR
IN
Rear speakers
LD/TV
OUT
R
L
MD/AUX
IN
SINCE THIS UNIT
HAS AN ACTIVE
SERVO CIRCUIT
BUILT–IN.
R
L
AUDIO SIGNAL
DO NOT CONNECT
IT TO SPEAKERS
OTHER THAN
NX–GX70.
FRONT
SPEAKERS
L
R
Front speakers
8
9
LD player etc.
Monitor TV
VIDEO IN
SUBWOOFER
OUT
VIDEO SIGNAL
MONITOR
OUT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
OUT
VCR
IN
LD/TV
OUT
Video cassette recorder
MD/AUX
IN
R
L
AUDIO SIGNAL
ANTENNA
FM
GND
AM
75Ω UNBAL.
CENTER MODE
SPEAKERS
NORMAL
CENTER/REAR
PHANTOM
REAR
R
CENTER
L
REAR
TV MODE
PAL
AUTO
NTSC
SUBWOOFER
VIDEO SIGNAL
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
DAT, MD recorder, etc.
OUT
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO SPEAKERS OTHER
THAN NX-C70 (CENTER) OR NX-E70 (REAR).
VCR
IN
LD/TV
OUT
MD/AUX
IN
R
L
SINCE THIS UNIT
HAS AN ACTIVE
SERVO CIRCUIT
BUILT–IN.
R
L
AUDIO SIGNAL
DO NOT CONNECT
IT TO SPEAKERS
OTHER THAN
NX–GX70.
FRONT
SPEAKERS
9
@
B
PHONES
ANTENNA
DISC CHANGE
FM
GND
AM
I COMPONENT
–
90VCD
OPEN/CLOSE
75Ω UNBAL.
VIDEO
Version 2.0
/
Playba
SPEAKERS
CENTER MODE
NORMAL
CENTER/REAR
PHANTOM
REAR
R
CENTER
L
REAR
TV MODE
PAL
AUTO
NTSC
SUBWOOFER
VIDEO SIGNAL
1
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
3
PROGRAM
VOLUME
OUT
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO SPEAKERS OTHER
THAN NX-C70 (CENTER) OR NX-E70 (REAR).
VCR
IN
D
MUC
CD
INPUT
INPUT
LD/TV
ECHO
ECHO
USER
MEMORY
TAPE 1/2
OUT
REC/PAUSE
NORMAL
MODE
Active Servo
Technology
MD/AUX
IN
R
L
HIGH
DOLBY NR
MIC MIXING
POWER
DUBBING
PHOES
TIMER REC
SINCE THIS UNIT
HAS AN ACTIVE
SERVO CIRCUIT
BUILT–IN.
AUTO/MAN’L
MEMORY
R
L
TIMER
TIME ADJ
AUDIO SIGNAL
DO NOT CONNECT
IT TO SPEAKERS
OTHER THAN
HOUR
MIN
NX–GX70.
1
2
PLAYBACK
REC/PLAYBACK
FRONT
SPEAKERS
EJECT
EJECT
To AC outlet
A
C
DISC CHANGE
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
–
GX 90VCD
OPEN/CLOSE
VIDEO CD
Version 2.0
/
Playback Control
1
2
3
PROGRAM
VOLUME
D
MUSIC
CD
INPUT
INPUT
ECHO
ECHO
USER
MEMORY
TAPE 1/2
REC/PAUSE
NORMAL
MODE
Active Servo
Technology
HIGH
DOLBY NR
MIC MIXING
POWER
DUBBING
PHONES
TIMER REC
AUTO/MAN’L
MEMORY
TIMER
TIME ADJ
HOUR
MIN
1
2
PLAYBACK
REC/PLAYBACK
EJECT
EJECT
PLAY
FLAT
STOP
PLAY
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
TAPE
TEST
/DELAY
ECHO/KEY
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
LEVEL
POWER
SLEEP
INPUT
VOLUME
10
ENGLISH
INTRODUCTION
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
VIDEO-CD PLAYER OPERATION.................................18-24
PRECAUTIONS..................................................................2-3
FEATURES.........................................................................4-5
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS....................6-7
REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER ...............................7-8
SETTING UP THE MAIN UNIT..............................................8
SETTING UP THE SPEAKERS........................................9-11
CONNECTIONS..............................................................11-13
PLAYBACK CONTROL OF VIDEO-CD (Ver. 2.0).........25-27
TUNING OPERATION....................................................28-30
TAPE DECK OPERATION ............................................31-34
RECORDING CD/VIDEO-CD SOURCES.......................35-40
OTHER RECORDINGS ..................................................41-42
OPERATING EXTERNAL UNITS
CONNECTED WITH THIS SYSTEM ...................................43
SETTING THE VIDEO OUTPUT FORMAT SELECTOR
(TV MODE) SWITCH ...........................................................13
USING GRAPHIC EQUALIZER .....................................44-45
USING SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR ...........................46-49
STORING YOUR OWN PROGRAMS..................................50
KARAOKE OPERATION ...............................................51-52
HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER ............................53-56
MAINTENANCE...................................................................57
TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................57-58
SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................59-60
TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF TO THIS SYSTEM.........13
SETTING THE CLOCK........................................................14
ADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS OF THE DISPLAY .................14
VOLUME CONTROL ...........................................................15
LISTENING WITH HEADPHONES......................................15
REMOVING THE FRONT GRILLES OF FRONT
SPEAKERS..........................................................................15
SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT...........................16-17
For basic source play, the following illustrations on top of
pages will help you to look for the section you need.
......CD/Video-CD playback
......Tape playback/recording
......Tuning
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PRECAUTIONS: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR UNIT
■ To assure the finest performance, please read this manual
■ Although the cassette deck’s record/playback heads used
carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
in this unit 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.
■ This system is designed for using the provided Active
Servo Processing Speaker System for front speakers.
Therefore, do not attempt to connect other
conventional speakers to the FRONT SPEAKERS
terminals of this system.
■ Choose the installation location of this unit 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.
■ The voltage to be used must be the same as that specified
on this unit. Using this unit with a higher voltage than that
which is specified is dangerous and may result in a fire or
other type of accident causing damage. YAMAHA will not
be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of
this unit with a voltage other than that which is specified.
■ Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat,
possibly causing damage.
■ 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 the unit with the volume control
setting at high, and to continuous high levels of sound.
■ Never open the cabinet. If something drops into the set,
contact your dealer.
■ The openings on the cabinet assure proper ventilation of
the unit. If these openings are obstructed, the temperature
inside the cabinet will rise rapidly and eventually damage
the circuits. Therefore, avoid placing objects against these
openings and do not install the unit where the flow of air
through the ventilation openings could be impeded.
■ Sudden temperature changes and storage or operation in
an extremely humid environment may cause condensation
inside the cabinet.
Condensation can cause the unit to malfunction.
To eliminate condensation:
■ 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.
Pickup
•
Leave the power on with no disc in the unit until normal
playback is possible (about 1 hour).
Tape head
Leave the power on with no tape in the unit until normal
playback is possible (about 1 hour).
Note
•
■ When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time
(ie., vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power plug from the
wall outlet.
If condensation forms on the tape head, foreign matter
may accumulate during use.
Remote control
Wipe off condensation on the transmitter window with a
soft cloth before operating the unit.
■ Grounding or polarization – Precautions should be taken
so that the grounding or polarization of the unit is not
defeated.
•
■ Do not use force on switches, controls or connection wires.
When moving the unit, first disconnect the power plug and
the wires connected to other equipment. Never pull the
wire itself.
IMPORTANT
■ Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents;
Please record the serial number of this unit in the space
below.
this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
■ Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section
regarding common operating errors before concluding that
the unit is faulty.
Serial No.:
The serial number is located on the rear of the unit.
Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future
reference.
■ To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power
plug and the antenna cable when there is an electrical
storm.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
■ 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 cassette deck’s record/playback head
assembly in this unit. 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.
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PRECAUTIONS: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR UNIT
WARNING
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.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel only.
CAUTION FOR CARRYING THIS UNIT
Be sure not to carry or tip this unit with discs remaining in
it.
CAUTION 1
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
CAUTION FOR MOVING THIS UNIT
Before moving this unit, first remove all discs from the disc
table and close the table by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE
button. After you confirm that “NO DISC” lights up on the
display, switch off the power by pressing the POWER
switch, and then disconnect the power plug from the AC
outlet.
CAUTION 2
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 unit is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
label is located on the rear exterior.
The apparatus is not disconnected from the AC power
source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if
the apparatus itself is turned off.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Laser component in this product is capable of emitting
radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.
VOLTAGE SELECTOR (General model only)
The voltage selector on the rear panel of this unit must
be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging
into the AC main supply.
Laser Diode Properties
Material: GaAlAs
Wavelength: 780nm
Emission Duration: continuous
Voltages are 110/120/220/240V AC, 50/60 Hz.
•
•
•
Laser Output: max. 44.6µW*
•
* This output is the value measured at a distance of about
200mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical
Pick-up Block.
The Video-CD player on this system can play discs of the following types only.
Mark printed
on the disc
Type of signal
recorded
Maximum possible
play time
Type of disc
Size (Dimension)
12 cm
Sound
+
Picture (Movie)
74 minutes
20 minutes
74 minutes
20 minutes
Video-CD
8 cm (Single type)
12 cm
Compact disc
Sound only
8 cm (Single type)
Never attempt to load a disc other than above on this system because it may cause a damage to this system and/or other units
connected to this unit.
VIDEO-CD
Video-CDs are classified into two types, version 1.1 and 2.0. This system can play not only discs of version 1.1, but also
version 2.0 on which a Playback Control can be made.
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 discs of version 1.1, you can make a Playback
Control. (For details on Playback Control, refer to page 25.)
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FEATURES
The System
Video-CD Player
● 5 Speaker Multi-Channel Audio
System Including Two Front
Speakers, One Center Speaker and
Two Rear Speakers
● 3-Disc Carousel Auto-Changer (for
Playing Back Video-CDs and
Compact Discs)
● A Window to Make Disc Playback
● Active Servo Processing Front
Speaker System
Visible from Outside
● PLAYXCHANGE; Disc Changing
Capability while Playing Back
Another
(NX-GX70)
● Free-Standing/Wall Mounting Type
Rear Speaker System (NX-E70)
● 20-Track Random Access
● Remote Control Capability
Programmable Playback
● Single Track/Entire Disc/All Disc
Repeat Play
Amplifier
● Random-sequence Play
● Minimum RMS Output Power per
Channel
● Playback Control Function Available
for Video-CDs, Version 2.0
Front L, R: 65W + 65W (6Ω) RMS
Output Power, 1% THD,
1 kHz
● Automatic Synchronized Recording
with Disc Playback
Center
:
20W (8Ω) RMS Output
Power, 1% THD, 1 kHz
● Automatic Track Editing Function for
Recording to Tape
Rear
20W (8Ω) RMS Output
Power, 1% THD, 1 kHz
Tape Deck
● Adjustable Display Brightness
● Double Cassette Tape Deck with
● 2 Microphone Jacks and Mic Mixing
Automatic Reversing Function
Level Control for Karaoke
● 2-Speed Tape Dubbing
● Echo Level and Key Level Control
● Dolby B Type Noise Reduction
Capability
System
● Multi-Use Timer/Sleep Timer
● Automatic Power-Off Function
Tuner
● 4 External Audio/Video Component
● 40 Station Random Access Preset
Connecting Capability
Tuning
● SUBWOOFER Output Terminal Which
● 40 Station Automatic Preset Tuning
Passes Low Frequencies Only
● Video Output Format Selector (TV
MODE) Switch
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FEATURES
Sound Field Processor Including
Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder
Graphic Equalizer
● 5-Band Adjustable Graphic Equalizer
● 2 Programs for Dolby Surround
Decoding (DOLBY PRO LOGIC and
DOLBY 3 STEREO)
● 4 Preset Graphic Equalizer Modes
Selectable According to the Music
Source (ROCK, BLUES, RAP and
JAZZ)
2 Programs for Sound Field
Processing (HALL and ARENA)
3 Karaoke Modes
● 4-Sound Field and 4-Equalizer
Control Mode Storing Capability
● Automatic Input Balance Control for
Dolby Pro Logic Surround
● 2 Center Channel Modes
(NORMAL/PHANTOM)
● Test Tone Generator for Easier
Speaker Balance Adjustment
Dolby Pro Logic Surround
This unit employs a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder similar
to professional Dolby Stereo decoders used in many movie
theaters. By using the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder,
you can experience the dramatic realism and impact of Dolby
Surround movie theater sound in your own home. Dolby Pro
Logic employs a four channel five speaker system. The Pro
Logic Surround system divides the input signal into four
levels: the left and right main channels, the center channel
(used for dialog), and the rear surround sound channels
(used for sound effects, background noise, and other ambient
noises). The center channel allows listeners seated in even
less-than-ideal positions to hear the dialog originating from
the action on the screen while experiencing good stereo
imaging.
Dolby Surround is encoded on the sound track of pre-
recorded video tapes, laser discs, and some TV/cable
broadcasts. When you play a source encoded with Dolby
Surround on this unit, the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder
decodes the signal and distributes the surround-sound
effects.
In addition, this unit features a built-in automatic input balance
control. This always assures you the best performance
without manual adjustment.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation. “Dolby”, the double-D symbol and “Pro
Logic” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
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NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
For amplifier/tuner
J Tuner MEMORY (TIME ADJUST) Button
(See figure 1 on page 3 at the beginning part of this
K VOLUME Control
manual.)
L
M DISPLAY Button
(Down)/ (Up) Buttons
1 A/B/C/D/E Button
2 PRESET/TUNING/BAND Selector Button
3 Remote Control Sensor
4 PROGRAM Selector Button
5 MUSIC Button
Display
1 Preset Equalizer Mode Indicator (MUSIC)
2 Sound Field Program Indicator (PROGRAM)
3 User Program Number Indicator
4 Center Channel Mode (NOR/PHANTOM) Indicator
5 TEST Indicator
6 Equalizer Control Buttons
(ECHO Buttons)
(Key Level Control
/
Buttons)
7 USER Button
6 TIMER Set Indicator
8 POWER Switch
7 SLEEP Indicator
9 PHONES Jack
8 AUTO Tuning Indicator
0 User Program MEMORY Button
A AUTO/MAN’L (TIMER) Button
B CD Input Selector Button
C TAPE 1/2 Input Selector Button
D HOUR Button
9 TUNED Indicator
@ STEREO Indicator
A MEMORY Indicator
B Volume Level Meter
C Graphic Equalizer Level Indicators
D Preset Number Indicator
E MIN Button
F TIMER REC Button
E Multi Information Display
G INPUT Selector Buttons
H MIC (Microphone) Jacks
I MIC MIXING (Microphone Mixing) Level Control
(Time, Station Frequency, Volume Level, etc.)
For Video-CD player
Display
(See figure 2 on page 4 at the beginning part of this
manual.)
F VIDEO CD Indicator
G PBC Indicator
N DISC Selector Buttons
O Disc Table
H RANDOM Play Indicator
I Music Calendar Indicator
J Music Calendar OVER 15 Indicator
K Disc Indicator
P Stop Button:
Q Play/Pause Button:
/
R DISC CHANGE Button
S OPEN/CLOSE Button:
T RANDOM Button
U REPEAT Button
V EDIT Button
L Track Number Indicator
M Time Display
N Play Indicator:
O EDIT Indicator
P Tape Side Indicator
Q (S, F) REPEAT Indicator
R Program (PROG) Play Indicator
W Skip Buttons:
/
(Search Buttons:
/
)
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NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
For Tape deck
Display
(See figure 3 on page 5 at the beginning part of this
S DUBBING (NOR/HIGH) Indicator
T Reverse Mode Indicator
U Recording (REC) Indicator
V Tape Number Indicator
W Play Direction Indicator
X Dolby ( ) B NR Indicator
Y Tape Number Indicator
Z Tape Counter
manual.)
X Reverse MODE Selector Button
Y DOLBY NR Button
Z Deck 1 Cassette Compartment
[ Deck 1 EJECT Button
\ Fast Wind Button:
] Stop Button:
` Play Button:
a Fast Wind Button:
Speakers (Front/Center/Rear)
b Deck 2 EJECT Button
c Deck 2 Cassette Compartment
d DUBBING (NORMAL/HIGH) Buttons
e REC/PAUSE Button
(See figure 4 on page 6 at the beginning part of this
manual.)
f YST Port
g Speaker Terminals
REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER
■ Video-CD player control buttons
Names of control buttons
G Track Number Input Buttons
H TIME Button
(See figure 5 on page 7 at the beginning part of this
manual.)
I PROGRAM Button
J Disc Play MODE Selector Button
K DISC SKIP Button
■
Amplifier/tuner control buttons
1 Remote Control Transmitter Window
2 Preset Station Number Buttons
3 A, B, C, D, E Selector Buttons
4 TEST Button
L INDEX Button
M Skip Buttons:
/
(Search Buttons:
/
)
(PREV/NEXT Buttons)
5 CENTER/REAR/DELAY Selector Button
N REPEAT Button
(ECHO/KEY Selector Button)
O STOP Button:
6 LEVEL Control Buttons
7 SLEEP Button
(RETURN Button)
P OPEN/CLOSE Button:
8 POWER Switch
Q PLAY/PAUSE Button:
9 VOLUME – (Down)/+ (Up) Buttons
@ INPUT Selector Button
A USER Button
(SELECT Button)
R EDIT Button
S TAPE Button
B PROGRAM Button
C MUSIC Button
Tape deck control buttons
■
D FLAT Button
T REC/PAUSE Button
U TAPE 1/2 Button
V PLAY Button:
E TUNER Input Selector Button
F PRESET Number
(Down)/ (Up) Buttons
W STOP Button:
X PLAY Button:
Y Fast Wind Buttons:
/
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REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER
Loading the batteries for the
remote control transmitter
Proper use of the remote control
transmitter
(See figure 6 on page 7.)
(See figure 7 on page 7.)
1 Remove the battery compartment cover.
Aim (within the range of 60° with no obstacles) the remote
control transmitter at the remote control sensor and operate
as shown.
(Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.)
2 Insert 2 “AA” size batteries (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or
equivalent) into the battery compartment.
Notes concerning use
*
Installing the batteries improperly may cause failure.
Replace the batteries if control distance decreases or
operation becomes unstable.
•
3 Replace the battery compartment cover.
Periodically clean the transmitter window on the remote
control transmitter and the sensor on the main unit with a
soft cloth.
•
Precautions for battery use
Insert the batteries according to the direction indicated in
the battery compartment.
Replace all batteries with new ones at the same time.
Remove the batteries if they are weak or if the unit is not
in use for long periods.
Don’t mix normal batteries with rechargeable batteries.
Exposing the sensor on the main unit to strong light
(especially an inverter type of fluorescent lamp etc.) may
interfere with operation. In this case, reposition the main
unit to avoid direct lighting.
Keep the remote control transmitter away from moisture,
excessive heat, shock and vibrations.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
The remote control transmitter’s usable range is within
0.2m (8”) and 6m (20’) away from the sensor.
SETTING UP THE MAIN UNIT
Place the main unit as illustrated on the left and allow spaces
more than indicated around the main unit and more than 10
cm (3-15/16”) behind the main unit to assure good
Setup examples
ventilation. Be sure not to place another unit or any object on
top of the main unit to prevent the ventilation holes on the top
panel of the main unit from being obstructed. Otherwise, it
may cause fire or damage to the main unit.
Main unit
10 cm
Notes
When placing the front speakers apart from the main unit,
allow a space of at least 10 cm (3-15/16”) above, behind
and on the both sides of the main unit.
•
If the main unit is put in a rack, the front of it must be fully
opened.
•
Disconnect the AC supply lead from the AC outlet before
connecting or disconnecting any component.
•
1 cm
1 cm
10 cm
10 cm
10 cm
10 cm
10 cm
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SETTING UP THE SPEAKERS
This system is designed to provide the best sound-field quality with a 5 speaker configuration: front speakers, rear speakers and a
center speaker. You may omit the center speaker, if for some reason it is not practical to use a center speaker. (Refer to the “4-
Speaker Configuration” shown below.)
The front speakers are used for the main source sound plus the effect sounds. The rear speakers are used for the effect and
surround sounds, and the center speaker is for the center sounds (dialog etc.).
Speaker configuration
(1)
(1) 5-Speaker Configuration
Front L
Center
Front R
This configuration is the most effective and recommended
one. In this configuration, the center speaker is
necessary as well as the rear speakers. If the sound field
program DOLBY PRO LOGIC or DOLBY 3 STEREO is
selected, conversations will be output from the center
speaker and the ambience will be excellent.
Dialogue
●
Set the center channel mode to the “NORMAL”
position. (For details, refer to page 16.)
Surrounnd sound
Rear R
Rear L
(2) 4-Speaker Configuration
(2)
The center speaker is not used in this configuration. If the
sound field program DOLBY PRO LOGIC is selected, the
center sound is output from the left and the right front
speakers, although the program DOLBY 3 STEREO is
useless in this configuration. However, the sound effect
of other programs can be the same as that of the 5-
speaker configuration.
Front L
Front R
Dialogue
●
Be sure to set the center channel mode to the
“PHANTOM” position. (For details, refer to page 16.)
Surround sound
Note
Be sure to use two rear speakers. If you connect one rear
speaker only, sound will not be output from the rear speaker.
Rear L
Rear R
Speaker placement
Front speakers:
Rear speakers:
In normal position.
Front R
Behind your listening position, facing
slightly inward. Nearly six feet (approx.
1.8 m) up from the floor.
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Rear R
Rear L
Rear L
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SETTING UP THE SPEAKERS
■ Mounting the rear speakers
Mount the rear speakers on a shelf, rack or on the floor
directly, or hang them on the wall.
1
To mount the rear speakers on a wall
1 Attach the provided mounting bracket to the rear of the
speaker by using the provided screws.
2 Fasten screws into a firm wall or wall support as shown in
the diagram, and hang the holes of the mounting bracket
on the protruding screws.
2
* The holes are arranged so that the speakers can be
mounted in a side long, upright or upside-down way.
* Make sure that the screws are caught by a narrow part
of the holes securely.
Notes
●
Never attach the bracket to the speaker conversely.
Tapping screw
(Available at the
hardware store)
Good
No good
●
Speaker cords should be connected to the speaker’s
terminals after the bracket has attached to the speaker to
prevent the speaker cords pressed between the speaker
and the bracket.
40mm
To hang in a side long way
Hang the speakers so that each of them faces inside as
figured left.
WARNING:
● Each speaker weighs 0.8 kg (1 lbs. 12 oz.). Do not
mount them on thin plywood or soft wall surface
material, as the screws may come out of the flimsy
surface, causing the speakers to fall down and be
damaged, or result in personal injury.
● Do not fasten the speakers to wall with nails,
adhesives, or other unsound hardware. Long-term use
and vibrations may cause them to fall down.
● To avoid accidents resulting from tripping over loose
speaker cables, fix them to the wall.
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SETTING UP THE SPEAKERS
■ Mounting the center speaker
Place the speaker on top of the TV or on the floor under the
TV or inside the TV rack so that it is stabilized.
When placing the speaker on top of the TV, to prevent the
speaker from falling down, put the provided pads at four
points on bottom of the speaker.
Notes
• Do not place the speaker on top of the TV whose area
is smaller than the bottom area of the speaker. If
placed, the speaker may drop out causing an injury to
you.
• Though this speaker is a magnetic shielding type, there
may be some influence on a TV picture depending on
the type of TV or the placement of the speaker. In such
a case, place the speaker apart from the TV so that
there is no influence on TV picture.
CONNECTIONS
Never plug the AC supply lead of this system into the AC outlet until all connections are
completed.
How to Connect:
Connecting speakers
Connect the provided speaker cords to the SPEAKERS
terminals properly as shown below. If the connections are
(See figure 8 on page 8.)
faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers. Make sure
Connect the provided speakers to the SPEAKERS terminals
that the polarity of the speaker wires is correct, that is the +
on the rear of the main unit.
and – markings are observed. If these wires are reversed,
Connect the front speakers (NX-GX70) to the FRONT
the sound will be unnatural and lack bass.
SPEAKERS terminals, the center speaker (NX-C70) to the
As a sure method, connect the wire with a silver line to the +
CENTER SPEAKERS terminals and the rear speakers (NX-
terminals on both main unit and speaker, and connect the
E70) to the REAR SPEAKERS terminals.
wire with no line to the – terminals on both of them.
Do not connect speakers other than the designated to the
respective SPEAKERS terminals.
Caution
* Use the provided speaker cords for the connections.
Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other as
Normally, use the short cords to connect with the front
this could damage the amplifier and/or speakers.
speakers, and use the long ones to connect with the rear
speakers.
Red: positive (+)
Black: negative (–)
Note on connecting a subwoofer (separate
purchase)
Press up the tab.
Insert the bare wire.
[Remove approx.
5mm (1/4”) insulation
from the speaker
wires.]
➀
➀
You may wish to add a subwoofer to reinforce the bass
frequencies.
➁
Connect the SUBWOOFER OUT terminal of the main
unit to the INPUT terminal of the subwoofer amplifier,
and connect the speaker terminals of the subwoofer
amplifier to the subwoofer.
With some subwoofers, including the Yamaha Active
Servo Processing Subwoofer System, the amplifier and
subwoofer are in the same unit.
* The SUBWOOFER OUT terminal is for output to a
monaural amplifier driving a subwoofer. Only frequencies
below 200 Hz from the front and center channels are
output.
➂
Press down the tab
and secure the wire.
➂
➁
Note
To connect the speaker wires from the center speaker
(NX-C70) to the CENTER SPEAKERS terminals on the
main unit, make sure to connect the wire with a silver line
to the + terminal and the wire with no line to the –
terminal.
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CONNECTIONS
Antenna connection
(1) Supplied FM antenna
ANTENNA
(1)
FM
GND
AM
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.
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. Place the AM loop antenna on a shelf etc., or
install it on the rack or wall with screws (not supplied).
(2)
Notes
When static is still heard even after adjusting the position
of the AM loop antenna, try reversing the wire connections
(right to left).
•
Do not place the AM loop antenna on the unit. It will result
•
in noise generation, since the unit is equipped with digital
electronics. Place the AM loop antenna away from the
unit.
ANTENNA
(3) External FM antenna
FM
GND
AM
Use an external FM antenna instead of an indoor FM
antenna if you need better reception. Consult your dealer.
75Ω UNBAL.
(4) External AM antenna
Use an external AM antenna if you need better reception.
Consult your dealer.
15 m (49 feet)
Note
(4)
When using an external AM antenna, be sure to keep the
wire of the AM loop antenna connected.
(3)
7.5 m (25 feet)
Earth rod
ANTENNA
FM
GND
AM
or
75Ω UNBAL.
FREQUENCY STEP switch (General model 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. Before setting this switch, disconnect the AC
supply lead of this unit from the AC outlet.
ANTENNA
FM
GND
AM
75Ω UNBAL.
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CONNECTIONS
Connecting external components
(See figure 9 on page 9.)
Connecting the AC supply lead
(See figure @ on page 10.)
After completing all connections, plug the AC supply lead
into a convenient AC outlet.
Unplug the AC supply lead from the AC outlet if the unit is
not to be used for a long period of time.
This system can be connected with external audio and video
components. Make connections between this system and
other components 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 each component to be
connected to this system.
•
•
SETTING THE VIDEO OUTPUT FORMAT SELECTOR (TV MODE) SWITCH
The Video-CD player on this system is designed for use with
the NTSC and PAL television formats. Set this switch to the
position for the format your monitor TV employs.
PAL: Outputs signals in the PAL format no matter which
format (PAL or NTSC) the currently playing disc
employs.
TV MODE
PAL
Set to this position if your monitor TV employs the
PAL format.
AUTO
NTSC
AUTO: Outputs signals in the same format as the currently
playing disc employs.
Set to this position if your monitor TV can be
switched in between the PAL and NTSC formats
automatically.
NTSC: Outputs signals in the NTSC format no matter which
format (PAL or NTSC) the currently playing disc
employs.
TENNA
M
GND
AM
75Ω UNBAL.
Set to this position if your monitor TV employs the
NTSC format.
CENTER MODE
SPEAKERS
NORMAL
CENTER/REAR
PHANTOM
TV MODE
PAL
AUTO
REAR
R
CENTER
L
REAR
NTSC
SUBWOOFER
VIDEO SIGNAL
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
OUT
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO SPEAKERS OTHER
THAN NX-C70 (CENTER) OR NX-E70 (REAR).
Note
VCR
IN
LD/TV
Make sure to play back a disc which employs the same
format that your monitor TV employs, otherwise a picture will
not be played back normally.
OUT
MD/AUX
IN
R
L
SINCE THIS UNIT
HAS AN ACTIVE
SERVO CIRCUIT
BUILT–IN.
R
L
AUDIO SIGNAL
DO NOT CONNECT
IT TO SPEAKERS
OTHER THAN
NX–GX70.
FRONT
SPEAKERS
TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF TO THIS SYSTEM
(See figure A on page 10.)
STANDBY mode
While the power is on, pressing the POWER switch (or the
POWER switch on the remote control transmitter) switches
the system to the STANDBY mode. (In this mode, the
display shows only the time.) In this mode, main voltage is
still present inside the system. If you want to switch off the
system completely, disconnect the AC power plug from the
AC outlet.
If the AC supply lead is connected to the AC outlet, this
system can be turned ON and OFF (STANDBY mode) by
pressing the POWER switch on the front panel of the main
unit or the POWER switch on the remote control transmitter.
Automatic power-off function
The power of this system will be automatically turned off if
there is no operation on the control parts of this system, no
illumination on the graphic equalizer level indicators and no
playback of CD or tape for about 30 minutes.
*
This function is not available unless time setting is made
on the built-in clock.
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SETTING THE CLOCK
1
1 While the power is on, press the DISPLAY button to
display the time. If the power is off, you can proceed to the
next step.
2 While holding the TIME ADJ button pressed, press the
HOUR button and set the hour.
*
Press the HOUR button once to advance the time by 1
hour. Press and hold to advance continuously.
*
To reverse the hour, press the
the HOUR button.
button instead of
2
MEMORY
HOUR
TIME ADJ
3 While holding the TIME ADJ button pressed, press the
MIN button and set the minute.
Changes.
*
*
*
Press the MIN button 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”.
To reverse the minute, press the
of the MIN button.
button instead
3
China and Singapore models use a 24-hour display. For
General model, either a 24-hour display or a 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 a desired
type freely.
MEMORY
MIN
TIME ADJ
Changes.
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 power supply. So you do not
have to reset the time if the AC power supply is resumed
within about 5 minutes.
When the AC power supply is resumed after more than 5
minutes pass without power supply, the time display will flash
on and off to indicate that the time must be reset.
ADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS OF THE DISPLAY
If desired, you can adjust brightness of the display.
This adjustment can be made even though the power of this
unit is off (in the standby mode).
1 Press and hold the DISPLAY button for more than 2
Control range
seconds so that “DIMMER±0” appears on the display.
When the power is on: ±0 to –6 (Preset value: ±0)
When the power is off: +3 to –3 (Preset value: ±0)
2 Holding the DISPLAY button pressed, turn the VOLUME
control clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to
decrease brightness.
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VOLUME CONTROL
Front panel operation
Rotate the VOLUME control clockwise to increase the
volume, and counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
Remote control operation
VOLUME
Press the VOLUME + button to increase the volume and the
VOLUME – button to decrease the volume.
VOLUME
* Adjusted volume level is shown by the volume level meter
and in figures on the display.
VOLUME
LISTENING WITH HEADPHONES
(See figure B on page 10.)
When headphones are connected, the speakers are
•
Be sure that your headphones have a 3.5 mm (1/8”)
diameter plug and are between 16 ohms and 50 ohms
impedance. Recommended impedance is 32 ohms.
•
defeated automatically and you can listen to the sound to
be output from the front speakers through headphones.
Adjust the VOLUME control for desired volume.
REMOVING THE FRONT GRILLES OF FRONT SPEAKERS
(See figure C on page 10.)
The front grille is fastened to the enclosure at four points, and
can be removed if desired. To remove the grille, first hold the
bottom of the grille and unfasten the lower part of the grille by
pulling it gently, and then hold both sides of the grille and
slowly pull straight away from the speaker. To reattach, line
up the four pegs on the inside surface of the grille with the
four corresponding holes on the speaker and push gently.
Note
When the grille is removed, take care not to touch the
speaker units with your hands or to exert excessive force with
tools.
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SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT
This procedure lets you adjust the sound output level balance
between the front, center, and rear speakers using the built-in
test tone generator. When this adjustment is performed, the
sound output level heard at the listening position will be the
same from each speaker. 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
transmitter. Otherwise, the result may not be satisfactory.
CENTER MODE
NORMAL
PHANTOM
Before operation
Set the CENTER MODE switch on the rear panel of the main
unit to the position suitable for your speaker system
configuration. (Refer to page 9 for details.)
TENNA
NORMAL (For 5 speaker configuration):
M
GND
AM
75Ω UNBAL.
Select this position when you use the center speaker.
CENTER MODE
SPEAKERS
NORMAL
CENTER/REAR
PHANTOM
TV MODE
PAL
REAR
R
CENTER
L
REAR
AUTO
NTSC
PHANTOM (For 4 speaker configuration):
Select this position when you do not use the center
speaker. The center sound will be output from the left
and right front speakers.
SUBWOOFER
VIDEO SIGNAL
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
OUT
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO SPEAKERS OTHER
THAN NX-C70 (CENTER) OR NX-E70 (REAR).
VCR
IN
LD/TV
OUT
MD/AUX
IN
R
L
SINCE THIS UNIT
HAS AN ACTIVE
SERVO CIRCUIT
BUILT–IN.
R
L
AUDIO SIGNAL
DO NOT CONNECT
IT TO SPEAKERS
OTHER THAN
NX–GX70.
FRONT
SPEAKERS
DISC CHANGE
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
–
GX 90VCD
OPEN/CLOSE
1 Press the POWER switch to turn the power on.
VIDEO CD
Version 2.0
/
Playback Control
2 Turn the VOLUME control fully counterclockwise to
decrease the volume to minimum.
1
2
3
PROGRAM
VOLUME
D
3 Press the PROGRAM button once or more so that “
PRO LOGIC” lights up on the sound field program
indicator.
3
1
MUSIC
CD
INPUT
INPUT
ECHO
ECHO
2, 5
USER
MEMORY
TAPE 1/2
REC/PAUSE
NORMAL
MODE
Active Servo
Technology
HIGH
DOLBY NR
MIC MIXING
POWER
DUBBING
PHONES
TIMER REC
AUTO/MAN’L
MEMORY
TIMER
TIME ADJ
HOUR
MIN
4 Press the TEST button.
1
2
PLAYBACK
REC
/
PLAYBACK
* “TEST” flashes on and off on the display.
5 Press the VOLUME + (up) button to increase the volume.
EJECT
EJECT
You will hear a test tone (like pink noise) from the left front
speaker, then the center speaker, then the right front
speaker, and then the rear speakers, for about two seconds
each. The display changes as shown below.
CD
1
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
1
6
3
7
8
PRESET
6
7
8
9
0
E
A
B
C
D
TIME
PROG
INDEX
TAPE
EDIT
+I0
TUNER
MODE
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE
3
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
STOP
SELECT
PLAY
PLAY
FLAT
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
TAPE
TEST
/DELAY
1
5
(L and R)
ECHO/KEY
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
LEVEL
4
2
POWER
SLEEP
INPUT
VOLUME
* The test tone from the left rear speaker and the right rear
speaker will be heard at the same time.
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SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT
6 Adjust the sound output levels of the center speaker and
the rear speakers by using the LEVEL control buttons so
that they become almost as same as that of the front
speakers.
●
When the test tone is output from the center speaker,
pressing the LEVEL control buttons change the output
level of the center speaker.
NOR TEST
USER
MUSIC
PROGRAM
PRO LOGIC
CD
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
3
6
7
8
PRESET
6
7
8
9
0
E
A
B
C
D
100 350
1K 3.5K 10K
TIME
MODE
PROG
INDEX
TAPE
EDIT
+I0
TUNER
SELECT
PLAY
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
STOP
Adjustable
PLAY
FLAT
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
TAPE
●
TEST
When the test tone is output from the rear speakers,
pressing the LEVEL control buttons change the output
level of the rear speakers.
/DELAY
7
6
ECHO/KEY
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
LEVEL
POWER
SLEEP
INPUT
VOLUME
NOR TEST
USER
MUSIC
PROGRAM
PRO LOGIC
100 350
1K 3.5K 10K
Adjustable
*
Pressing the + button raises and the – button lowers the
level.
7 If the adjustments have finished, press the TEST button to
cancel the test tone.
*
“TEST” disappears from the display.
Notes
●
Once you have completed these adjustments, you can
adjust whole sound level on your audio system by using
the VOLUME control (or the VOLUME keys on the remote
control transmitter) only.
●
In step 6, if the center channel mode is in the “PHANTOM”
position, the sound output level of the center speaker
cannot be adjusted. This is because in this mode, the
center sound is automatically output from the left and right
front speakers.
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VIDEO-CD PLAYER OPERATION
CD/Video-CD playback
DISC selector buttons
*
If you will play back a Video-CD, turn on the monitor TV
connected to this system.
7
3 2, 4
1 Press the CD input selector button.
DISC CHANGE
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
–
GX 90VCD
OPEN/CLOSE
2 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc table.
3 Place discs on the trays, label side up.
VIDEO CD
Version 2.0
/
Playback Control
*
Up to three discs can be loaded on the trays.
1
To load the third disc, rotate the disc table by pressing
the DISC CHANGE button on the front panel or the
DISC SKIP button on the remote control transmitter.
8 cm (3”) discs may be played without an adaptor.
2
3
PROGRAM
VOLUME
D
MUSIC
CD
*
INPUT
INPUT
ECHO
ECHO
USER
MEMORY
TAPE 1/2
REC/PAUSE
NORMAL
MODE
Active Servo
Technology
HIGH
DOLBY NR
MIC MIXING
POWER
DUBBING
PHONES
TIMER REC
4 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc table.
AUTO/MAN’L
MEMORY
TIMER
TIME ADJ
HOUR
MIN
*
The total number of tracks and the total playing time of
the disc being selected will be displayed for several
seconds.
1
2
PLAYBACK
REC/PLAYBACK
*
*
*
The music calendar will be displayed only for the
number of tracks on the disc being selected.
If the compact disc contains more than 15 tracks, the
“OVER 15” indicator will light up on the music calendar.
If the selected disc is a Video-CD, “VIDEO CD” lights
up on the display.
EJECT
EJECT
The disc on the tray located
on the top of this indicator is
now being selected.
Music calendar
POWER
1
3
TAPE 1
1
7
2
8
3
9
4
5
6
M
USER
10 11 12
TOTAL
TRACK
VOLUME
Total number of tracks
Total playing time
2
1
5 If necessary, change the disc play mode by pressing the
disc play MODE selector button on the remote control
transmitter watching the display.
2, 4
Single disc play mode: Only a designated disc is played
back.
CD
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
All disc play mode: All discs on the disc table are played
back sequentially.
3
6
7
8
PRESET
6
7
8
9
0
E
5
A
B
C
D
TIME
MODE
PROG
INDEX
TAPE
EDIT
+I0
TUNER
SELECT
PLAY
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE
Lights up only when the all
disc play mode is selected.
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
STOP
3, 6
7
PLAY
FLAT
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
TAPE
TEST
/DELAY
ECHO/KEY
LEVEL
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
POWER
6 If necessary, select another disc by pressing the DISC
SKIP button on the remote control transmitter once or
more (so that the corresponding disc tray number is
located on the top of the disc indicator).
SLEEP
INPUT
1
VOLUME
POWER
7 Press the play/pause
/
button to start playback from
track 1.
*
The “ ” indicator will appear and playback will begin.
As the playback of each track on the music calendar is
finished, that track number will go out.
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VIDEO-CD PLAYER OPERATION
Direct operation
For easier operation
Pressing the DISC selector button (1, 2 or 3) will select the
disc directly, and playback will begin from track 1
automatically.
When the power is off (in the standby mode), pressing the
CD input selector button or the DISC selector (1, 2 or 3)
button will turn the power on and start disc playback
automatically.
When the power is on, even if an input source other than
Video-CD player is selected, pressing a DISC selector button
or closing the disc table by pushing the front edge of the disc
table gently will start playback directly. In this case, if the
tape deck is playing back a tape, it will be stopped
automatically.
* These ways of playback can also be used to close the disc
table. If the table is closed in these ways, playback will
begin automatically, however, the display will not show the
total number of tracks and the total playing time of the disc
to be played back.
Note
If a Video-CD, version 2.0 is selected, “PBC” lights up on the
display, and the total number of tracks, the total playing time
of the disc and the music calendar will not be displayed. In
this mode, disc playback is controlled by the rule of Playback
Control. (For details of Playback Control, refer to page
25–27.)
To cancel this mode and restore the normal playback mode,
press and hold the stop
seconds. “PBC” disappears from the display.
(RETURN) button for more than 2
To call the Playback Control mode again, press and hold the
stop
(RETURN) button for more than 2 seconds.
PLAYXCHANGE
During playback, you can open the disc table by pressing the
DISC CHANGE button without interrupting playback.
However, in this case, pressing the DISC SKIP button or a
DISC selector button has no effect.
To interrupt playback
1 Press the play/pause
/
button.
*
The “ ” indicator will flash.
Precautions
If TV or radio interference occurs during Video-CD player
operation, move the unit away from the TV or radio.
Subjecting the unit to shock or vibration can cause
mistracking.
Playing back some discs at high volume can cause
mistracking. In this case, listen at lower volume.
•
2 Press the play/pause
/
button to resume playback
from the same point.
•
To stop playback
•
Press the stop
button.
Do not pull open the disc table forcibly with your hands.
Do not push the disc table while it is moving.
If the power fails while the table is open, wait until the
power supply returns or gently push the table manually to
close it.
•
•
To switch the unit off after use
Turn the unit off by pressing the POWER switch. (The
indicators will go off except for the current time display.)
•
The temperature range for playing back discs is
recommended to be 5°C (41°F) – 35°C (95°F).
•
Direct-selection playback
By using the track number input buttons on the remote
control transmitter, any track you wish to listen to can be
played back directly.
CD
CD
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
1
1
6
6
2
2
7
7
3
3
8
8
4
4
5
5
3
6
7
8
PRESET
6
7
8
9
0
E
Use the track number input buttons to select the desired
track number. Playback will begin automatically.
PRESET
A
B
C
D
TIME
MODE
PROG
INDEX
TAPE
EDIT
+I0
9
0
E
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE TUNER
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
STOP
SELECT
PLAY
+I0
A. For example, to choose selection 5
Press the “5” button.
PLAY
FLAT
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
TAPE
TEST
/DELAY
ECHO/KEY
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
LEVEL
POWER
SLEEP
INPUT
B. For example, to choose selection 12
(1)Press the “+10” button.
VOLUME
(2)Within 3 seconds, press “2” button.
C. For example, to choose selection 20
(1)Press the “+10” button.
(2)Within 3 seconds, press the “+10” button again.
(3)Within 3 seconds, press the “0” button.
Note
If you select a track number higher than the number of tracks
on the disc, playback will begin from the last track on the
disc.
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VIDEO-CD PLAYER OPERATION
“Skip search” and “Manual search” are performed using the
same buttons.
2
Skip search
DISC CHANGE
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
The beginning of any track can be found automatically.
–
GX 90VCD
OPEN/CLOSE
VIDEO CD
1 Select a disc and begin playback.
Version 2.0
/
Playback Control
2 Press the
reverse through the disc.
Press once for each track to be advanced or reversed.
button to advance or
button to
1
2
3
PROGRAM
VOLUME
Press
one now playing back.
Press
playing back.
Press
now playing back.
once to advance to the track following the
•
•
•
D
MUSIC
CD
INPUT
INPUT
ECHO
ECHO
once to return to the start of the track now
USER
MEMORY
TAPE 1/2
REC/PAUSE
NORMAL
MODE
Active Servo
Technology
HIGH
DOLBY NR
MIC MIXING
POWER
DUBBING
PHONES
TIMER REC
AUTO/MAN’L
MEMORY
twice to return to the track before the track
TIMER
TIME ADJ
HOUR
MIN
1
2
PLAYBACK
REC/PLAYBACK
Notes
This function can also be performed while the unit is
•
stopped. Press the play/pause
/
button when your
desired track number appears on the track number
display. Playback will begin from the beginning of the
track.
EJECT
EJECT
This function will be performed forward or backward from
any point on the disc. However, it will not move forward
during playback of the final track.
•
1
Manual search
1 Begin playback.
CD
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
2 Press and hold the
button to advance playback
button to reverse playback rapidly.
3
1, 3
1
6
7
8
PRESET
2
rapidly, and the
6
7
8
9
0
E
A
B
C
D
The sound can be heard (although slightly garbled)
during manual search in either direction. This is
convenient for reviewing the contents quickly.
*
TIME
MODE
PROG
INDEX
TAPE
EDIT
+I0
TUNER
SELECT
PLAY
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
STOP
2
PLAY
FLAT
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
Note
TAPE
TEST
/DELAY
Manual search can also be performed while playback is
paused, though no sound will be heard.
ECHO/KEY
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
LEVEL
POWER
SLEEP
INPUT
VOLUME
Index search
If the currently selected disc includes index numbers,
playback can be started from any desired index number.
1 Select a track which has index numbers by using the track
number input buttons.
2 Press the INDEX button.
“INDEX” appears on the display.
3 Select the desired index number by using the track
number input buttons.
To cancel the index search function
Press the INDEX button.
Notes
●
If an index number is selected that is higher than any index
number on that disc, playback will start from the last index
number point on the disc.
●
●
If the disc has no encoded index points, playback will
begin from the start of the selected track.
The index number can be designated only while “INDEX”
is illuminated on the display.
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VIDEO-CD PLAYER OPERATION
Program play
6
1
You can program up to 20 tracks in any desired order.
DISC CHANGE
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
1 Load discs and close the disc table.
–
GX 90VCD
OPEN/CLOSE
VIDEO CD
2 When in the stop mode, press the PROG button to
Version 2.0
/
Playback Control
prepare for programming.
*
“PROG” and “P-01” will light up on the display, and all
track numbers on the selected disc begin flashing.
1
2
3
PROGRAM
VOLUME
3 If necessary, select a desired disc by pressing the DISC
D
MUSIC
CD
SKIP button.
INPUT
INPUT
ECHO
ECHO
USER
MEMORY
TAPE 1/2
REC/PAUSE
NORMAL
MODE
Active Servo
Technology
HIGH
DOLBY NR
4 Use the track number input buttons to select the desired
MIC MIXING
POWER
DUBBING
PHONES
TIMER REC
AUTO/MAN’L
MEMORY
track number.
TIMER
TIME ADJ
HOUR
MIN
*
The selected track number and the total play time of
the programmed tracks will light up on the display, and
soon it is replaced by the display of the next playback
order. Programmed track numbers on the selected disc
will stop flashing and light up on the music calendar.
Pressing the TIME button displays the total play time of
the programmed tracks for about 1 second, and then it
is replaced by the display of the next playback order.
1
2
PLAYBACK
REC/
PLAYBACK
*
CD
3
1
2
2
7
7
B
4
4
5
5
1
6
3
8
4
PRESET
6
8
9
0
E
A
C
D
TIME
MODE
PROG
TAPE
EDIT
+I0
TUNER
TIME
*
For example, to choose selection 12
(1)Press the “+10” button.
(2)Within 3 seconds, press the “2” button.
INDEX
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE
1
6
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
STOP
SELECT
PLAY
2
PLAY
FLAT
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
TAPE
TEST
/DELAY
3
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other track. Up to 20 tracks
ECHO/KEY
LEVEL
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
can be programmed.
POWER
SLEEP
INPUT
VOLUME
6 Press the play/pause
/
button to start playback of
programmed tracks.
Notes
When this unit is in the Playback Control mode (“PBC” is
illuminated on the display), programming operations
cannot be made.
•
It is also possible to program a sequence of tracks while
looking at the list of tracks on the surface of the disc
before closing the disc table.
•
Display information during programming
During playback or pause, programming is not possible.
If the total time of the programmed tracks becomes 100
minutes or more, the highest position of a figure will not be
displayed.
•
•
TAPE 1
1
7
2
8
3
9
4
5
6
PM
LL
USER
10 11 12
13 14 15 OVER 15
The total time of the programmed tracks will not be
displayed, if track number 16 or higher is programmed.
Skip search can be performed during playback, but only
within the range of the programmed tracks.
Manual search can be performed during playback to
search all tracks, including unprogrammed tracks.
If programs are made selecting tracks from more than one
disc, pressing the DISC CHANGE button is useless during
program play.
•
•
•
•
TRACK
PROG
VOLUME
Playback order
Music calendar
Selected disc
TAPE 1
1
7
2
8
3
9
4
5
6
PM
LL
USER
10 11 12
TOTAL
13 14 15 OVER 15
TRACK
PROG
VOLUME
Selected track number
Total playing time
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VIDEO-CD PLAYER OPERATION
To stop program play
/
Press the stop
button. The first programmed track
•
•
number will be displayed.
To resume playback, press the play/pause
DISC CHANGE
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
–
/
button.
GX 90VCD
OPEN/CLOSE
Playback will begin from the beginning of the program.
VIDEO CD
Version 2.0
/
Playback Control
To cancel a programmed sequence
1
There are several methods as described below.
2
3
Press the stop
button while the unit is stopped.
Open the disc table
•
PROGRAM
VOLUME
D
•
MUSIC
CD
Switch off the power.
INPUT
INPUT
ECHO
ECHO
•
USER
MEMORY
TAPE 1/2
REC/PAUSE
NORMAL
MODE
Active Servo
Technology
HIGH
DOLBY NR
MIC MIXING
POWER
DUBBING
PHONES
TIMER REC
AUTO/MAN’L
MEMORY
TIMER
TIME ADJ
HOUR
MIN
To check program data
1
2
PLAYBACK
REC/PLAYBACK
1. If during playing back, press the stop
button.
2. Press the PROG button.
3. Each time the
button 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
EJECT
EJECT
pressing the
button.
To correct program data
1. Follow the procedure described in “To check program
data”.
2. Display the track number to be corrected by pressing the
or
button.
3. Press a track number input button to select a track to
replace the one displayed. The previously programmed
track will be cleared from the memory and the new one
will be programmed.
PROG
CD
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
3
6
7
8
PRESET
6
7
8
9
0
E
A
B
C
D
TIME
MODE
PROG
INDEX
TAPE
EDIT
+I0
4. When the correction has finished, press the PROG button
TUNER
SELECT
PLAY
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE
or play/pause
/
button once again.
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
STOP
/
PLAY
FLAT
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
TAPE
TEST
/DELAY
ECHO/KEY
LEVEL
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
POWER
SLEEP
INPUT
VOLUME
E-22
VIDEO-CD PLAYER OPERATION
Repeat play
2
1
All discs, an entire disc, a single track or a programmed
sequence can be continuously repeated.
DISC CHANGE
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
–
GX 90VCD
1 While watching the display, press the REPEAT button
once or more to select a desired repeat play mode (S
REP or F REP).
OPEN/CLOSE
VIDEO CD
Version 2.0
/
Playback Control
2 Press the play/pause
/
button.
1
2
3
PROGRAM
VOLUME
D
MUSIC
Repeat play modes
CD
INPUT
INPUT
ECHO
ECHO
USER
MEMORY
TAPE 1/2
REC/PAUSE
NORMAL
MODE
SINGLE REPEAT (S REP)
Active Servo
Technology
HIGH
DOLBY NR
MIC MIXING
POWER
DUBBING
PHONES
TIMER REC
AUTO/MAN’L
MEMORY
A single track is played back repeatedly.
TIMER
TIME ADJ
HOUR
MIN
* 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.)
1
2
PLAYBACK
REC/PLAYBACK
FULL REPEAT (F REP)
EJECT
EJECT
When the unit is in the single disc play mode:
A designated disc is played back repeatedly.
* In the random play mode, the selected disc is repeatedly
played back, but the order of tracks is different every time.
When the unit is in the all disc play mode:
All discs on the disc table are played back repeatedly.
* In the random play mode, the random play is performed
among all discs and repeated with a different order of
tracks every time.
CD
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
3
Notes
1
6
7
8
PRESET
6
7
8
9
0
E
In the program play mode, a sequence of programmed
tracks is played back repeatedly.
•
A
B
C
D
TIME
MODE
PROG
INDEX
TAPE
EDIT
+I0
TUNER
SELECT
PLAY
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE
When this unit is in the Playback Control mode (“PBC” is
illuminated on the display), no repeat play mode can be
selected.
•
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
STOP
2
PLAY
FLAT
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
TAPE
TEST
/DELAY
ECHO/KEY
LEVEL
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
To cancel the repeat play
POWER
SLEEP
INPUT
VOLUME
Press the REPEAT button once or more so that the (S, F)
REP indicator goes out.
(off)
S REP
F REP
E-23
VIDEO-CD PLAYER OPERATION
Random play
3 1
Tracks on a selected disc or all discs on the disc table can be
played back in a random order.
DISC CHANGE
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
–
GX 90VCD
1 Load discs and close the disc table.
OPEN/CLOSE
VIDEO CD
Version 2.0
/
Playback Control
2 If necessary, switch the disc play mode by pressing the
disc play MODE selector button.
* If the single disc play mode is selected, select a desired
disc by pressing the DISC SKIP button.
1
2
3
PROGRAM
VOLUME
D
3 Press the RANDOM button to begin random play.
MUSIC
CD
INPUT
INPUT
* The “RANDOM” indicator will light up.
ECHO
ECHO
USER
MEMORY
TAPE 1/2
REC/PAUSE
NORMAL
MODE
Active Servo
Technology
HIGH
DOLBY NR
MIC MIXING
POWER
DUBBING
PHONES
TIMER REC
To cancel the random play
AUTO/MAN’L
MEMORY
TIMER
TIME ADJ
HOUR
MIN
Press the stop
button, or press the RANDOM button
again. The “RANDOM” indicator will go out.
Notes
CD
3
1
1
6
6
2
4
5
5
2
7
7
B
3
8
8
4
● This feature will not function during programming, or during
program play.
PRESET
9
0
E
A
C
D
TIME
PROG
TAPE
EDIT
+I0
MODE
INDEX
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE TUNER
● This feature will not function when this unit is in the
Playback Control mode (“PBC” is illuminated on the
display).
1
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
STOP
SELECT
PLAY
2
PLAY
FLAT
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
TAPE
TEST
/DELAY
ECHO/KEY
LEVEL
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
POWER
SLEEP
INPUT
VOLUME
Switching the time display
Each time the TIME button is pressed, the display will
change as described below.
TIME
[Example]
CD
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
3
When the second track is being played back (Refer to the
illustration on the left.)
6
7
8
PRESET
6
7
8
9
0
E
A
B
C
D
TIME
MODE
PROG
INDEX
TAPE
EDIT
+I0
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE TUNER
➀
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
STOP
SELECT
PLAY
TRACK
➀ The elapsed play time for the track now playing back will
PLAY
FLAT
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
TAPE
TEST
/DELAY
be displayed.
ECHO/KEY
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
LEVEL
*
8 seconds have passed since the beginning of the
second track.
POWER
SLEEP
INPUT
VOLUME
REM
➁
➁ The remaining play time for the current track will be
TRACK
displayed.
*
2 minutes and 58 seconds remain till the end of the
second track.
➂ The total play time of the disc will be displayed.
(If the unit is in the program play mode, the total play time
of the programmed tracks will be displayed.)
➃ The total remaining play time from the point being played
at that time will be displayed.
TOTAL
➂
TRACK
*
41 minutes remain till the end of the disc.
➃
TOTAL REM
TRACK
Notes
● During random play, the total remaining play time on the
disc will not be displayed.
● The remaining play time will not be displayed for track
number 16 or higher.
● If track number 16 or higher is programmed, during the
program play, the total play time and the total remaining
play time will not be displayed.
● When this unit is in the Playback Control mode (“PBC” is
illuminated on the display), only the elapsed play time is
displayed.
E-24
PLAYBACK CONTROL OF VIDEO-CD (Ver. 2.0)
This function is available for Video-CDs, 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. This section
gives a basic explanation of Playback Control. Refer to the
instruction manual for the disc for details.
Playback Control provides you with two types of new
playback enjoyment.
Playback selection on a screen menu
You can select pictures, music and information to play back
by selecting items on a screen menu. (Similar to having a
conversation.)
Playback of high quality pictures
You can enjoy watching pictures which are four times higher
in quality than moving pictures.
A Flowchart of Playback Control (as an example)
Mode just after the
disc is selected
RETURN
RETURN
Screen
menu
RETURN: RETURN
button
button
button
RETURN
NEXT: NEXT
PREV: PREV
1
2
3
1, 2, 3, 4: Track number input
buttons
RETURN
Screen
menu
RETURN
Movie
Movie
Movie
Picture
2
1
NEXT
Picture
Picture
Movie
Picture
Picture
PREV
1
2
3
4
Movie
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Playback ends.
E-25
PLAYBACK CONTROL OF VIDEO-CD (Ver. 2.0)
Basic operation
Use the remote control transmitter for making Playback
Control operations.
Note
CD
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
Disc playback in the Playback Control mode depends on the
data of the disc used. So, according to the contents of disc,
the following operating method may not be applied to the
disc.
3
6
7
8
PRESET
6
7
8
9
0
E
3
A
B
C
D
TIME
MODE
PROG
INDEX
TAPE
EDIT
+I0
TUNER
SELECT
PLAY
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE
Be sure to refer to the instruction manual for the disc.
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
STOP
2, 3
1
5
PLAY
FLAT
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
TAPE
TEST
/DELAY
1 Stop this unit and select a Video-CD (version 2.0) by
pressing the DISC SKIP button on the remote control
transmitter.
ECHO/KEY
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
LEVEL
POWER
SLEEP
INPUT
*
“PBC” lights up on the display.
VOLUME
2 Press the SELECT button. A screen menu appears on the
TV monitor.
*
Some discs show several short movies sequentially
instead of a menu.
3 Select the number of item you want to play back by using
the track number input buttons.
*
If the disc shows several short movies sequentially,
press the SELECT button when a desired picture
appears.
4 Playback starts, or another menu appears. If another
menu appears, repeat step 3.
(Some discs have more than one screen menu.)
5 If “NEXT” or “
” appears on the screen during
playback, pressing the NEXT button will change to the
next menu.
If “PREV” or “
” appears on the screen during
playback, pressing the PREV button will restore the
previous menu.
Note
In the Playback Control mode, the TIME, REPEAT, PROG
and RANDOM buttons are disabled.
E-26
PLAYBACK CONTROL OF VIDEO-CD (Ver. 2.0)
To stop playback
Press and hold the RETURN button for more than 2 seconds.
To return to a previous screen mode during
playback
CD
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
3
1, 3
6
7
8
PRESET
2
6
7
8
9
0
E
Press the RETURN button once.
A
B
C
D
TIME
MODE
PROG
INDEX
TAPE
EDIT
+I0
*
To return to the first screen mode, press the RETURN
button repeatedly until the first screen mode appears.
TUNER
SELECT
PLAY
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
STOP
PLAY
FLAT
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
TAPE
TEST
/DELAY
RETURN
If the disc has index numbers
ECHO/KEY
LEVEL
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
POWER
SLEEP
INPUT
If the currently selected disc includes index numbers,
playback can be started from any desired index number.
VOLUME
1 Select a track which has index numbers by using the track
number input buttons.
2 Press the INDEX button.
“INDEX” appears on the display.
3 Select the desired index number by using the track
number input buttons.
To cancel the index search function
Press the INDEX button.
To playback a Video-CD (ver. 2.0) without
Playback Control operation
Press and hold the RETURN button for more than 2 seconds
when this unit is stopped. “PBC” disappears from the display,
and this unit turns into a normal playback mode.
To restore the Playback Control mode again, press and hold
the RETURN button for more than 2 seconds.
E-27
TUNING OPERATION
Normally, if station signals are strong and there is no
interference, quick automatic-search tuning (Automatic
tuning) is possible. However, if signals of the station you
want to select are weak, you must tune to it manually
(Manual tuning).
4, 3
DISC CHANGE
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
–
GX 90VCD
OPEN/CLOSE
VIDEO CD
Version 2.0
/
Playback Control
Automatic tuning
1
1 Press the INPUT selector
or
button once or more
so that “TUNER” appears on the display.
2
3
PROGRAM
VOLUME
D
MUSIC
CD
2 Select the reception band (FM or AM) by pressing the
PRESET/TUNING/BAND button confirming it on the
display.
INPUT
INPUT
ECHO
ECHO
USER
MEMORY
TAPE 1/2
REC/PAUSE
NORMAL
MODE
Active Servo
Technology
HIGH
DOLBY NR
MIC MIXING
POWER
DUBBING
PHONES
TIMER REC
AUTO/MAN’L
MEMORY
*
Do not select a preset tuning mode (in which
“PRESET” lights up on the display.)
TIMER
TIME ADJ
HOUR
MIN
1
2
PLAYBACK
REC/PLAYBACK
3 Press the AUTO/MAN’L button so that “AUTO” appears
on the display.
(In this mode, stations are received in stereo or monaural
automatically.)
EJECT
EJECT
4 Press the
button to tune to a higher frequency, or
button to tune to a lower frequency.
press the
(When tuned in to a station, “TUNED” will light up on the
display.)
3, 2 2
1
5 If the station where tuning search stopped is not the
desired one, follow step 4 again.
*
*
If the tuning search does not stop at the desired station,
change to the Manual tuning method as described below.
STEREO indicator will light up when an FM stereo
broadcast with sufficient signal strength is received.
CD
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
5
3
5
6
7
8
PRESET
6
7
8
9
0
E
A
B
C
D
TIME
MODE
PROG
INDEX
TAPE
EDIT
+I0
TUNER
SELECT
PLAY
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE
1
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
STOP
Manual tuning
PLAY
FLAT
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
TAPE
TEST
/DELAY
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 of the Automatic tuning method.
ECHO/KEY
LEVEL
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
POWER
2 Press the AUTO/MAN’L button so that “AUTO”
SLEEP
INPUT
VOLUME
disappears from the display.
(In this mode, stations are received in monaural.)
3 Press and hold the
button to tune to a higher
frequency, or press and hold the
lower frequency.
button to tune to a
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” will light up on the
display.)
Note
If you tune in to an FM station manually, it is received in
monaural automatically to increase the signal quality.
Note
Pressing the TUNER input selector button on the remote
control transmitter switches the tuner from a normal tuning
mode to a preset tuning mode and vice versa, or from FM to
AM mode and vice versa.
E-28
TUNING OPERATION
Preset tuning
This unit can store station frequencies selected by tuning
operation. With this function, you can select any desired
station by only calling the corresponding preset station
number. Up to 40 stations (8 stations x 5 groups) can be
stored.
4, 2
DISC CHANGE
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
–
GX 90VCD
OPEN/CLOSE
VIDEO CD
Version 2.0
/
Playback Control
To store stations
1
(Example: To store a station to A1)
2
3
PROGRAM
VOLUME
1 Tune in to a desired station.
D
MUSIC
CD
(Refer to the previous page for tuning procedure.)
INPUT
INPUT
ECHO
ECHO
USER
MEMORY
TAPE 1/2
REC/PAUSE
NORMAL
MODE
Active Servo
Technology
HIGH
DOLBY NR
MIC MIXING
2 Press the tuner MEMORY button.
* “MEMORY” and “PRESET” will flash on the display for
about 5 seconds.
POWER
DUBBING
PHONES
TIMER REC
AUTO/MAN’L
MEMORY
TIMER
TIME ADJ
HOUR
MIN
1
2
PLAYBACK
REC/PLAYBACK
3 Select a desired group (A – E) of preset stations by
pressing the A/B/C/D/E button confirming it on the
display, before “MEMORY” goes out.
(In this case, select group A.)
EJECT
EJECT
4
Select a preset station number by pressing the
button repeatedly before “MEMORY” goes out.
(In this case, select “1”.)
or
3, 1 2, 5
5 Within about 5 seconds, press the tuner MEMORY button
again.
TAPE 1
AUTO
PRESET
4, 2
MHz
The currently displayed station
has been programmed to A1.
CD
3
1
1
2
2
4
4
5
5
3
8
6
7
PRESET
6
7
8
9
0
E
A
B
C
D
TIME
MODE
PROG
INDEX
TAPE
EDIT
+I0
3, 1
TUNER
SELECT
PLAY
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE
* In the same way, program other stations to A2, A3 ... A8.
* You can program more stations to the preset station
numbers of other groups in the same way by selecting
other groups in step 3.
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
STOP
PLAY
FLAT
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
TAPE
TEST
/DELAY
ECHO/KEY
LEVEL
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
POWER
SLEEP
INPUT
To recall a preset station
VOLUME
1 Select a group of preset stations by pressing the
A/B/C/D/E button.
2 Select the desired preset station number by pressing the
or
button repeatedly.
Notes
A new setting can be programmed in place of the former
one.
•
For presets the setting of the AUTO/MAN’L button is
stored along with the station frequency.
•
For easier operation
By using the preset station number buttons and the
A,B,C,D,E selector buttons on the remote control transmitter,
a preset station number and a group can be selected directly.
E-29
TUNING OPERATION
Automatic preset tuning
1
2
You can also make use of an automatic preset tuning
function. By this function, this unit performs automatic tuning
and stores stations with strong signals sequentially. Up to 40
stations are stored automatically in the same way as in the
manual preset tuning method on the previous page.
DISC CHANGE
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
–
GX 90VCD
OPEN/CLOSE
VIDEO CD
Version 2.0
/
Playback Control
1 Press the INPUT selector
or
button once or more
so that “TUNER” appears on the display.
1
2
3
2 Press and hold the tuner MEMORY button for about 2
seconds.
PROGRAM
VOLUME
D
MUSIC
CD
* The MEMORY and AUTO indicators will flash.
INPUT
INPUT
ECHO
ECHO
USER
MEMORY
TAPE 1/2
REC/PAUSE
NORMAL
MODE
Active Servo
Technology
HIGH
DOLBY NR
MIC MIXING
POWER
DUBBING
This unit performs automatic tuning and searches FM and
AM stations in that order. Received stations are programmed
to A1, A2 ... A8 sequentially.
PHONES
TIMER REC
AUTO/MAN’L
MEMORY
TIMER
TIME ADJ
HOUR
MIN
1
2
PLAYBACK
REC/PLAYBACK
When the automatic preset tuning is completed
The display shows the frequencies of the first preset station
(stored to A1).
EJECT
EJECT
Check the contents and the number of preset stations by
following the procedure of the section “To recall a preset
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.
CD
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
5
3
5
6
7
8
PRESET
6
7
8
9
0
E
A
B
C
D
TIME
MODE
PROG
INDEX
TAPE
EDIT
+I0
TUNER
SELECT
PLAY
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE
Notes
1
The automatic preset tuning search will be performed
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
STOP
•
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.
PLAY
FLAT
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
TAPE
TEST
/DELAY
ECHO/KEY
LEVEL
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
* Since FM stations are searched for first, there may be a
case that 40 preset stations are occupied by FM
stations only.
POWER
SLEEP
INPUT
VOLUME
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 to it in
monaural manually and program it by following the
procedure of the section “To store stations” on the
previous page.
You can replace a preset station by another FM or AM
station manually by simply following the procedure of the
section “To store stations” on the previous page.
•
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.
E-30
TAPE DECK OPERATION
General information
Do not use C-120 tapes or poor-quality tapes, since they
can cause malfunctions.
•
Before loading a tape into the cassette compartment,
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.
This deck is a Double Cassette Deck with Automatic
Reverse Function.
•
Deck 1: Playback only.
Deck 2: Playback or recording.
This deck features an auto tape selector. Just load the
tape, and the tape formula being used will be sensed
automatically.
•
This unit can play back metal tapes as well as normal or
chrome tapes, however recording cannot be done on
metal tapes with good sound quality.
•
When covering erasure prevention tab holes, do not cover
the chrome and metal detection holes. Otherwise, the
deck will treat tape as normal tape.
•
Detection hole
Tab
Do not press the EJECT button during playback or
recording.
•
Automatic deck selecting function
If you load only one tape into the deck 1 or deck 2 cassette
compartment, it is automatically selected and set ready for a
playback.
Dolby B Type Noise Reduction
Dolby noise reduction is an extremely effective method of
reducing undesirable background hiss on tapes. This unit
incorporates Dolby B type noise reduction system that is the
most popular one and almost of commercially available
music tapes are recorded with the Dolby B NR.
Dolby B NR has a noise reduction effect of about 10 dB in
the high frequency range.
Dolby noise reduction is a 2 part process that acts both on
recording and playback; be sure that the same noise
reduction is used on recording and playback.
Notes
About the tape counter
This unit is equipped with a tape counter that is useful for
searching for and locating a desired point on tape. The tape
counter for the tape 1 (or 2) currently selected is shown on
the display.
Pressing the stop
button when the unit is stopped will
reset the tape counter to “0000”.
● Tapes encoded with Dolby NR system should be decoded
with the same Dolby NR system. Nevertheless, a Dolby
encoded tape can be played back without decoding (and
vice versa) with no harm to the recorded sound.
● Noise in the source material cannot be reduced with the
Dolby NR system.
TAPE 1
L
USER
B
VOLUME
Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
E-31
TAPE DECK OPERATION
Tape 1 or tape 2 playback
1 Press the TAPE 1/2 input selector button.
4 5 1, 3
2 Open the deck 1 or deck 2 cassette compartment by
pressing the EJECT button.
DISC CHANGE
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
–
GX 90VCD
3 Load a tape into the deck 1 or deck 2 cassette
compartment, and close the lid panel completely by
pressing the panel until it clicks.
OPEN/CLOSE
VIDEO CD
Version 2.0
/
Playback Control
* If you have loaded two tapes into both the cassette
compartments, select either the tape 1 or tape 2 which
you want to play back by pressing the TAPE 1/2 input
selector button on the front panel or the TAPE 1/2
button on the remote control transmitter confirming it on
the display.
1
2
3
PROGRAM
VOLUME
D
MUSIC
CD
INPUT
INPUT
ECHO
ECHO
USER
MEMORY
TAPE 1/2
REC/PAUSE
NORMAL
MODE
Active Servo
Technology
HIGH
DOLBY NR
MIC MIXING
POWER
DUBBING
PHONES
TIMER REC
4 Use the Dolby NR system by pressing the DOLBY NR
AUTO/MAN’L
MEMORY
TIMER
TIME ADJ
HOUR
MIN
button so that “
B” lights up on the display, if the tape
has been recorded with Dolby noise reduction. If not so,
set the DOLBY NR button so that “ B” does not light up.
For details, refer to the “Dolby B Type Noise
Reduction” on page 31.
1
2
PLAYBACK
REC/PLAYBACK
*
5 If necessary, switch the reverse mode to the desired one
by pressing the reverse MODE selector button so that the
corresponding indicator lights up.
EJECT
EJECT
The reverse MODE selector button can be operated before
or during playback, and changes tape playback as follows:
2
6
2
3
Side A → Side B
Side A only
Side B only
(Repeats 8 times)
Starts from side A.
Side A → Side B
2
1
(Repeats 8 times)
Starts from side B. (Side A is
not played at the first time.)
6 Press the play
button on the remote control transmitter
to listen to side A, or the play
button for side B.
button on the front panel:
*
*
When using the play
Pressing the
direction currently selected. Pressing the play button
once more changes the tape running direction
and begins playback.
The play direction indicator on the display shows the
currently selected tape direction.
button once begins playback in the
CD
3
1
2
2
4
5
5
1
6
3
8
4
7
PRESET
6
7
8
9
0
E
A
B
C
D
6
TIME
MODE
PROG
INDEX
TAPE
EDIT
+I0
TUNER
SELECT
PLAY
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE
Play direction indicator
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
STOP
3
PLAY
FLAT
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
Moves slowly in the current tape running
direction during playback.
TAPE
TEST
/DELAY
ECHO/KEY
LEVEL
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
POWER
SLEEP
INPUT
1
VOLUME
To stop playback
Press the stop
button.
E-32
TAPE DECK OPERATION
Notes
Direct operation
When removing the tape, press the stop
then open the cassette compartment.
button, and
When the power is off (in the standby mode), pressing the
TAPE 1/2 input selector button or the play button will turn the
power on and start playback of the selected tape
automatically.
•
Even if you press the TAPE 1/2 input selector button on
the front panel or the TAPE 1/2 button on the remote
control transmitter during playback, the playback of
currently selected tape cannot be changed to the other
one though the tape number indicator on the display
changes.
•
When the power is on, even if an input source other than tape
deck is selected, pressing the play button (or the fast wind
button) will start playback (or fast winding) directly.
Winding the tape
1 If during playback, first press the stop
button.
2 Next press the fast wind
or fast wind button to
DISC CHANGE
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
–
GX 90VCD
OPEN/CLOSE
wind the tape.
VIDEO CD
Version 2.0
/
Playback Control
Moves rapidly in the direction of the
current playback while searching.
1
2
3
PROGRAM
VOLUME
D
3 Press the stop
button to stop.
MUSIC
CD
INPUT
INPUT
ECHO
ECHO
USER
MEMORY
TAPE 1/2
REC/PAUSE
NORMAL
Note
MODE
Active Servo
Technology
HIGH
DOLBY NR
MIC MIXING
POWER
DUBBING
PHONES
TIMER REC
AUTO/MAN’L
MEMORY
When the tape is wound to the end, this unit will then function
as described below, according to the setting of the reverse
MODE selector button.
TIMER
TIME ADJ
HOUR
MIN
1
2
PLAYBACK
REC/PLAYBACK
: The tape stops at the end.
: When the tape reaches the end, playback
automatically starts from the reverse side.
EJECT
EJECT
Searching for the beginning of a
desired selection
Carry out the following operation during playback to find the
beginning of a desired selection on the tape.
To listen to the same selection
Press the
is
Press the
is
button if the direction of the current playback
CD
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
.
3
button if the direction of the current playback
6
7
8
PRESET
6
7
8
9
0
E
.
A
B
C
D
TIME
MODE
PROG
INDEX
TAPE
EDIT
+I0
TUNER
SELECT
PLAY
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE
To listen to the next selection
Press the button if the direction of the current playback
is
Press the
is
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
STOP
PLAY
FLAT
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
.
TAPE
TEST
/DELAY
button if the direction of the current playback
Flashes on and off.
ECHO/KEY
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
.
LEVEL
POWER
SLEEP
INPUT
VOLUME
Moves rapidly in the direction of the
current playback 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.
•
E-33
TAPE DECK OPERATION
Continuous playback
DISC CHANGE
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
–
GX 90VCD
OPEN/CLOSE
1 Load the tapes into the deck 1 and deck 2 cassette
compartments.
VIDEO CD
Version 2.0
/
Playback Control
2 If the reverse mode “
” is not selected, press the
reverse MODE selector button to select it.
1
2
3
PROGRAM
The reverse MODE selector button can be operated before
or during playback, and changes tape playback as follows:
VOLUME
D
MUSIC
CD
INPUT
INPUT
ECHO
ECHO
USER
MEMORY
TAPE 1/2
REC/PAUSE
NORMAL
MODE
Active Servo
Technology
HIGH
DOLBY NR
MIC MIXING
POWER
DUBBING
PHONES
TIMER REC
AUTO/MAN’L
MEMORY
TIMER
TIME ADJ
HOUR
MIN
1
2
PLAYBACK
REC/PLAYBACK
<Tape 1>
<Tape 1>
Tape 1 Side A → B → Tape 2 Side A → B
(Repeats 8 times)
Starts from Tape 1 Side A.
EJECT
EJECT
Tape 1 Side A → B → Tape 2 Side A → B
(Repeats 8 times)
Starts from Tape 1 Side B. (Tape 1 Side A
is not played back at the first time.)
1
2 4
3
1
3 Select the tape to be played back first by pressing the
TAPE 1/2 input selector button or the TAPE 1/2 button.
4 Press the play
button on the remote control transmitter
CD
to listen to side A, or the play
button for side B.
button on the front panel:
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
3
*
When using the play
Pressing the
6
7
8
PRESET
6
7
8
9
0
E
button once begins playback in the
A
B
C
D
TIME
MODE
PROG
INDEX
TAPE
EDIT
+I0
direction currently selected. Pressing the play button
once more changes the tape direction and
begins playback.
4
TUNER
SELECT
PLAY
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
STOP
3
PLAY
FLAT
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
TAPE
TEST
/DELAY
ECHO/KEY
LEVEL
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
POWER
SLEEP
INPUT
VOLUME
E-34
RECORDING CD/VIDEO-CD SOURCES
General information
• When recording important selections, be sure to make a
preliminary test to ensure that the desired source material
is being properly recorded with good sound quality.
• The automatic recording level control circuit automatically
controls the level of the input signal used for recording.
• Adjusting the VOLUME control has no effect on the
recorded sound.
6
1
6
DISC CHANGE
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
–
GX 90VCD
OPEN/CLOSE
VIDEO CD
Version 2.0
/
Playback Control
If, however, the built-in graphic equalizer and/or sound
field processor is used, its effect is recorded along with
the source.
1
2
3
* Music with an equalizer effect is suitable for listening to
inside a car etc.
PROGRAM
VOLUME
D
MUSIC
CD
• For the tape deck, the deck which can be used for
recording is deck 2 only. When recording, be sure to load
a tape into the deck 2 cassette compartment.
• Recording cannot be done if the tape deck is selected as
the playback source.
INPUT
INPUT
ECHO
ECHO
USER
MEMORY
TAPE 1/2
REC/PAUSE
NORMAL
MODE
Active Servo
Technology
HIGH
DOLBY NR
MIC MIXING
POWER
DUBBING
PHONES
TIMER REC
AUTO/MAN’L
MEMORY
TIMER
TIME ADJ
HOUR
MIN
1
2
PLAYBACK
REC
/PLAYBACK
Synchronized recording
EJECT
EJECT
1 Press the CD input selector button and load the disc to be
recorded.
2 Load a tape into the deck 2 cassette compartment.
3 4
5
2
*
Wind past the beginning part of the tape on which
recording cannot be performed.
3 When recording with the Dolby NR system, press the
DOLBY NR button so that “
If not, turn it off.
B” lights up on the display.
*
For details, refer to the “Dolby B Type Noise
Reduction” on page 31.
CD
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
5
3
5
4 If desired, switch the reverse mode by pressing the
6
7
8
PRESET
6
7
8
9
0
E
reverse MODE selector button.
A
B
C
D
TIME
MODE
PROG
INDEX
TAPE
EDIT
+I0
TUNER
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE
When the tape is set so that side A faces you, recording will
be done as follows automatically according to the selected
reverse mode.
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
STOP
SELECT
PLAY
6
PLAY
FLAT
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
5
TAPE
TEST
/DELAY
ECHO/KEY
LEVEL
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
POWER
SLEEP
INPUT
1
VOLUME
Side A only
Side B only
Side A → Side B
Side B only
5 Press the REC/PAUSE button.
*
“REC” lights up on the display.
6 Start disc playback by pressing the corresponding DISC
selector button, or by pressing the play/pause
button if the disc is already selected.
/
*
Before disc playback begins, recording automatically
begins on the side of the tape now selected.
E-35
RECORDING CD/VIDEO-CD SOURCES
To stop recording temporarily
/
1 Press the stop
button of the Video-CD player.
2 Choose the selection to be recorded next by using the
or
button, and then press the play/pause
/
DISC CHANGE
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
–
GX 90VCD
OPEN/CLOSE
button of the Video-CD player to resume recording (or
simply press the track number input button on the remote
control transmitter).
VIDEO CD
Version 2.0
/
Playback Control
To stop recording
1
2
Press the stop
button of the tape deck.
3
PROGRAM
VOLUME
(At this time, disc playback will not stop.)
D
MUSIC
CD
INPUT
INPUT
ECHO
ECHO
USER
MEMORY
TAPE 1/2
REC/PAUSE
NORMAL
MODE
Active Servo
Technology
HIGH
DOLBY NR
MIC MIXING
POWER
DUBBING
PHONES
TIMER REC
AUTO/MAN’L
MEMORY
Recording programmed tracks
TIMER
TIME ADJ
HOUR
MIN
1
2
PLAYBACK
REC/PLAYBACK
Programmed tracks from one or more discs can also be
recorded in the same way.
1 Program desired tracks from one or more discs. (Refer to
page 21 for the programming procedure.)
EJECT
EJECT
2 Follow steps 2–5 on the previous page.
3 Press the play/pause
/
button of the Video-CD
player.
Notes
During Synchronized Recording, when more than 4
seconds elapse between tracks, the tape will stop
automatically and resume recording when the beginning
of the next track is found.
The Synchronized Recording will function even when the
Video-CD player is turned into random play mode.
The Synchronized Recording cannot be made when this
unit is in the Playback Control mode (“PBC” is illuminated
on the display). To record a Video-CD, version 2.0, cancel
the Playback Control mode.
•
CD
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
3
•
•
6
7
8
PRESET
6
7
8
9
0
E
A
B
C
D
TIME
MODE
PROG
INDEX
TAPE
EDIT
+I0
TUNER
SELECT
PLAY
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
STOP
/
PLAY
FLAT
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
TAPE
TEST
/DELAY
ECHO/KEY
LEVEL
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
POWER
SLEEP
INPUT
VOLUME
Returning the tape to the point where the recording started automatically (REC RETURN function)
* This function is available to all recording methods.
During recording, by only pressing the
or
button,
you can rewind the tape to the point where the recording
started automatically.
Press the
button when the play direction indicator
•
is lit up.
Press the
button when the play direction
•
indicator
is lit up.
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RECORDING CD/VIDEO-CD SOURCES
Recording disc(s) on both sides
of a tape automatically
1
6 1
*
A Video-CD cannot be recorded by this method.
DISC CHANGE
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
–
GX 90VCD
OPEN/CLOSE
1 Press the CD input selector button and load the disc to be
recorded.
VIDEO CD
Version 2.0
/
Playback Control
2 Select the disc by pressing the DISC SKIP button.
3 Load a tape into the deck 2 cassette compartment.
4 When recording with the Dolby NR system, press the
1
2
3
PROGRAM
VOLUME
D
MUSIC
CD
INPUT
INPUT
ECHO
ECHO
DOLBY NR button so that “
If not, turn it off.
B” lights up on the display.
USER
MEMORY
TAPE 1/2
REC/PAUSE
NORMAL
MODE
Active Servo
Technology
HIGH
DOLBY NR
MIC MIXING
POWER
DUBBING
PHONES
TIMER REC
AUTO/MAN’L
MEMORY
*
For details, refer to the “Dolby B Type Noise
Reduction” on page 31.
TIMER
TIME ADJ
HOUR
MIN
1
2
PLAYBACK
REC/PLAYBACK
5 If the reverse mode “
” is not selected, press the
reverse MODE selector button to select it.
6 Press the EDIT button. (“EDIT” appears on the display.)
disc playback and recording starts. Recording is carried
out on side A and B of the tape continuously.
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*
If the tape has not rewound to the end, it is rewound to
the end rapidly before recording starts.
Recording starts from the first part of the tape on which
recording can be done.
4
5
3
*
*
“A
” (or “
B”) on the display shows the side of
the tape on which recording is being carried out.
When the recording on side A finishes while a track is
being played back, the sound is automatically faded
out, and then the recording stops.
The recording on side B starts from the beginning of
the same track.
Notes
When this 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.
•
6
In this case, as many as three discs can be recorded
automatically.
CD
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
3
6
7
8
PRESET
During recording, the DISC CHANGE button on the Video-
CD player is disabled.
The Video-CD player’s repeat play mode will be canceled
during this recording mode.
6
7
8
9
0
E
•
•
1
1
A
B
C
D
TIME
MODE
PROG
INDEX
TAPE
EDIT
+I0
TUNER
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
SELECT
PLAY
2
PLAY
FLAT
STOP
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
TAPE
TEST
/DELAY
Recording programmed tracks
ECHO/KEY
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
LEVEL
POWER
SLEEP
INPUT
Programmed tracks from one or more discs can also be
recorded in the same way.
VOLUME
1 Program desired tracks from one or more discs. (Refer to
page 21 for the programming procedure.)
2 Follow steps 3–6 described above.
To cancel this function
Before recording, press the stop
player or the tape deck.
button of the Video-CD
To stop recording
Press the stop
button of the tape deck.
(At this time, disc playback automatically stops.)
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RECORDING CD/VIDEO-CD SOURCES
Automatic tape-editing
This convenient feature can be used to program tracks on a
disc (or discs) for recording to tape. By only memorizing the
tape’s total possible recording time, the unit will automatically
program tracks or help you to program tracks so they will fit
onto the tape with the least amount of unrecorded space
remaining at each end of the tape.
1
7
1
DISC CHANGE
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
–
GX 90VCD
OPEN/CLOSE
VIDEO CD
Version 2.0
/
Playback Control
*
Tracks on a Video-CD cannot be programmed by this
method.
1
2
3
PROGRAM
VOLUME
To record a disc with the order of tracks
unchanged
D
MUSIC
CD
INPUT
INPUT
ECHO
ECHO
USER
MEMORY
TAPE 1/2
REC/PAUSE
NORMAL
1 Press the CD input selector button and load a disc to be
MODE
Active Servo
Technology
HIGH
DOLBY NR
MIC MIXING
POWER
DUBBING
PHONES
TIMER REC
AUTO/MAN’L
MEMORY
recorded.
TIMER
TIME ADJ
HOUR
MIN
1
2
PLAYBACK
REC/PLAYBACK
2 Select the disc by pressing the DISC SKIP button.
3 Load a tape into the deck 2 cassette compartment.
4 When recording with the Dolby NR system, press the
DOLBY NR button so that “
If not, turn it off.
B” lights up on the display.
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*
For details, refer to the “Dolby B Type Noise
Reduction” on page 31.
4
5
3
5 If the reverse mode “
” is not selected, press the
reverse MODE selector button to select it.
6 Press the TAPE button on the remote control transmitter
to select the length of the tape to be used. Whenever
pressed, C-46, C-54, C-60 and C-90 appear on the
display in turn, and next it returns to the normal display
mode.
(off)
C-46
C-54
C-60
C-90
→
→
→
→
When using tapes other than C-46, C-54, C-60 or C-90
When C-46, C-54, C-60 or C-90 is appearing on the
display, input the tape length by using the track number
input buttons on the remote control transmitter
(Examples)
C-62: Press “6” and then “2”.
C-30: Press “3” and then “0”, or press “+10” three times
and then “0”.
CD
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
3
6
7
8
PRESET
6
6
7
8
9
0
E
A
B
C
D
TIME
MODE
PROG
INDEX
TAPE
EDIT
+I0
6
7
2
TUNER
SELECT
PLAY
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
STOP
PLAY
FLAT
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
TAPE
TEST
1
1
/DELAY
ECHO/KEY
7 Press the EDIT button. (“EDIT” appears on the display.)
The following internal operations are carried out before
recording is automatically started.
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
LEVEL
POWER
SLEEP
INPUT
VOLUME
If the tape has not rewound to the end, it is rewound to
the end rapidly before recording starts.
*
1)Tracks on the disc are automatically divided between
side A and side B. You can check the process by
watching the display.
2)The end part of the tape on which recording cannot be
done is wound.
3)Disc playback and recording starts. Recording is carried
out on both side A and B of the tape.
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RECORDING CD/VIDEO-CD SOURCES
Notes
When this 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.
4
In this case, as many as three discs can be recorded
automatically.
The Video-CD player’s repeat play mode will be canceled
during this recording mode.
DISC CHANGE
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
–
GX 90VCD
OPEN/CLOSE
•
VIDEO CD
Version 2.0
/
Playback Control
1
To cancel tape-editing function
Before recording, press the stop
player or the tape deck.
2
3
button of the Video-CD
PROGRAM
VOLUME
D
MUSIC
CD
INPUT
INPUT
ECHO
ECHO
USER
MEMORY
TAPE 1/2
To stop recording
REC/PAUSE
NORMAL
MODE
Active Servo
Technology
HIGH
DOLBY NR
MIC MIXING
POWER
DUBBING
PHONES
TIMER REC
AUTO/MAN’L
MEMORY
Press the stop
button of the tape deck.
TIMER
TIME ADJ
HOUR
MIN
(At this time, disc playback automatically stops.)
1
2
PLAYBACK
REC/PLAYBACK
To make this unit program tracks on a disc
automatically so that the least amount of
unrecorded space remains on the tape
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1 Follow steps 1– 6 on the previous page.
2 Press the PROG button.
3 Press the TAPE button.
“AP- A> ” will light up during programming for side A,
and “AP- B> ” will light up during programming for side
B.
*
After “AP- B> ” goes out from the display, you can
check the programmed contents for side A and B
respectively.
CD
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
To check, cancel or correct program data, refer to page
22.
2
3
3
6
7
8
PRESET
4
6
7
8
9
0
E
A
B
C
D
TIME
MODE
PROG
INDEX
TAPE
EDIT
+I0
TUNER
SELECT
PLAY
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE
4 Press the EDIT button. (“EDIT” appears on the display.)
The recording is automatically started.
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
STOP
PLAY
FLAT
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
TAPE
TEST
/DELAY
ECHO/KEY
LEVEL
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
POWER
SLEEP
INPUT
VOLUME
E-39
RECORDING CD/VIDEO-CD SOURCES
To record programmed tracks from one or
more discs
1
9
1
1 Press the CD input selector button and load a disc (or
DISC CHANGE
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
discs) on the disc table.
–
GX 90VCD
OPEN/CLOSE
VIDEO CD
2 Follow steps 3–6 on page 38.
Version 2.0
/
Playback Control
3 Press the PROG button.
*
“PROG” and “P-01” will light up on the display, and all
track numbers on the selected disc will begin flashing.
1
2
3
PROGRAM
VOLUME
D
MUSIC
CD
4 If necessary, select a desired disc by pressing the DISC
INPUT
INPUT
ECHO
ECHO
SKIP button.
USER
MEMORY
TAPE 1/2
REC/PAUSE
NORMAL
MODE
Active Servo
Technology
HIGH
DOLBY NR
MIC MIXING
POWER
DUBBING
PHONES
TIMER REC
AUTO/MAN’L
MEMORY
5 Select the desired track number by pressing the track
TIMER
TIME ADJ
number input buttons.
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to program more selections for the
side A of the tape. You can select the same track again.
CD
3
1
2
4
4
5
5
*
Pressing the TIME button displays the total remaining
time on the side of the tape for about 1 second, and
then it is replaced by the display of the next playback
order.
1
6
2
7
3
8
PRESET
6
7
8
9
0
E
5
A
B
C
D
TIME
MODE
PROG
INDEX
TAPE
EDIT
+I0
TIME
TUNER
SELECT
PLAY
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE
*
If “TM OVER” appears on the display, the track number
just selected cannot be programmed because there is
not enough time remaining on the 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.
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
STOP
3
7
4
PLAY
FLAT
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
9
1
1
TAPE
TEST
/DELAY
ECHO/KEY
LEVEL
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
POWER
SLEEP
INPUT
VOLUME
7 After you finish the programming for the side A, press the
TAPE button.
*
“PU SET” appears on the display, then you can begin
programming for side B.
*
After this step is done, you can check the programmed
contents for side A and side B alternately by pressing
the TAPE button at any time before you press the EDIT
button in step 9.
Display information during programming
Selected disc
8 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to program selections for the side B
of the tape. You can select the same track again.
*
If “TM OVER” appears on the display, the track number
just selected cannot be programmed because there is
not enough time remaining on the side B 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.
TAPE 1
1
7
2
8
3
9
4
5
6
GRM
L
USER
10 11 12
B
13 14 15 OVER 15
TRACK
PROG
A
VOLUME
9 Press the EDIT button. (“EDIT” appears on the display.)
Side of the tape
Next playback order
The recording is automatically started.
Notes on tape-editing
Programmed track numbers light up
and unprogrammed ones flash.
If programs are made selecting tracks from more than one
•
disc, during recording, the DISC CHANGE button on the
Video-CD player is disabled.
To check, cancel or correct program data, refer to page
22.
The maximum number of tracks that can be programmed
is 20.
•
TAPE 1
1
7
2
8
3
9
4
5
6
R
L
USER
10 11 12
B
•
REM 13 14 15 OVER 15
TRACK
This function can be used to program up to track number
15. If the disc has more than 15 tracks, track number 16
and thereafter will not be programmed.
•
PROG
A
VOLUME
Selected track
number
Total remaining time on
the side of the tape
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OTHER RECORDINGS
General information
• When recording important selections, be sure to make a
preliminary test to ensure that the desired source material
is being properly recorded with good sound quality.
• The automatic recording level control circuit automatically
controls the level of the input signal used for recording.
• Adjusting the VOLUME control has no effect on the
recorded sound.
1
DISC CHANGE
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
–
GX 90VCD
OPEN/CLOSE
VIDEO CD
Version 2.0
/
Playback Control
If, however, the built-in graphic equalizer and/or sound
field processor is used, its effect is recorded along with
the source.
* Music with an equalizer effect is suitable for listening to
inside a car etc.
1
2
3
PROGRAM
VOLUME
D
MUSIC
CD
• For the tape deck, the deck which can be used for
recording is deck 2 only. When recording, be sure to load
a tape into the deck 2 cassette compartment.
INPUT
INPUT
ECHO
ECHO
USER
MEMORY
TAPE 1/2
REC/PAUSE
NORMAL
MODE
Active Servo
Technology
HIGH
DOLBY NR
MIC MIXING
POWER
DUBBING
PHONES
TIMER REC
AUTO/MAN’L
MEMORY
TIMER
TIME ADJ
HOUR
MIN
1
2
PLAYBACK
REC/PLAYBACK
Recording from the built-in tuner
1 Press the INPUT selector
or
button once or more
so that “TUNER” appears on the display.
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2 Tune to the desired station. (Refer to the “TUNING
OPERATION” on page 28 and 29.)
3 Load a tape into the deck 2 cassette compartment.
4
5
6, 1
3
4 When recording with the Dolby NR system, press the
DOLBY NR button so that “
If not, turn it off.
B” lights up on the display.
*
For details, refer to the “Dolby B Type Noise
Reduction” on page 31.
5 Select the reverse mode “
” to record on only one
side, or “ ” for
continuous recording on both sides by pressing the
reverse MODE selector button.
6 Press the REC/PAUSE button.
CD
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
*
“REC” lights up on the display.
3
6
7
8
PRESET
7, 2
6, 1
6
7
8
9
0
E
A
B
C
D
7 Press the play
button on the remote control transmitter
TIME
MODE
PROG
INDEX
TAPE
EDIT
+I0
TUNER
SELECT
PLAY
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE
to record on side A, or the play
side B.
button to record on
1
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
STOP
*
For continuous recording on both sides, begin on side
A. Recording stops automatically at the end of side B.
PLAY
FLAT
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
TAPE
TEST
/DELAY
ECHO/KEY
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
LEVEL
To stop recording temporarily
1 Press the REC/PAUSE button.
POWER
SLEEP
INPUT
VOLUME
2 To resume recording, press the play button.
To stop recording
Press the stop
button.
To reduce beats during recording
While recording an AM (long wave) broadcast, you may hear
a bleep caused by beat frequencies. In such a case, pressing
the TUNER input selector button on the remote control
transmitter once or more will reduce or remove beats.
(Whenever the TUNER input selector button is pressed,
“B.C–1” and “B.C–2” appears on the display alternately.
Select either of them in which you find that beats are more
reduced.)
E-41
OTHER RECORDINGS
Dubbing
During dubbing, adjusting the VOLUME control and using
the built-in graphic equalizer and the sound field
processor have no effect on the recorded sound.
•
1 2
Try to use the same tape formula and length for the
recording tape as for the master tape.
•
DISC CHANGE
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
–
GX 90VCD
OPEN/CLOSE
VIDEO CD
Version 2.0
/
Playback Control
1 Press the TAPE 1/2 input selector button.
2 Load a prerecorded tape into the deck 1 cassette
compartment. Insert a blank tape into the deck 2 cassette
compartment.
1
2
3
PROGRAM
VOLUME
D
MUSIC
CD
3 Select the reverse mode “
” to record on only one
side, or “ ” for
INPUT
INPUT
ECHO
ECHO
USER
MEMORY
TAPE 1/2
REC/PAUSE
NORMAL
MODE
Active Servo
Technology
HIGH
DOLBY NR
continuous recording on both sides by pressing the
reverse MODE selector button.
MIC MIXING
POWER
DUBBING
PHONES
TIMER REC
AUTO/MAN’L
MEMORY
TIMER
TIME ADJ
HOUR
MIN
1
2
PLAYBACK
REC/PLAYBACK
4 Press the DUBBING button.
*
*
Press “NORMAL” to dub at normal speed, and “HIGH”
to dub at about twice the normal speed.
Dubbing will begin from side A regardless of the side
now selected.
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To stop dubbing
Press the stop
button.
*
Tape 1 and tape 2 will stop at the same time.
2 3, 3
4 4
2, 1
Note
Only tapes originally encoded with Dolby NR will be dubbed
onto tapes with Dolby NR encoding.
Even if the Dolby NR is on, it will have no effect on the
recording of tape 2 during dubbing.
However, the playback tonal quality of tape 1 will change
according to whether the Dolby NR button is on or off.
CD
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
3
6
7
8
PRESET
6
7
8
9
0
E
A
B
C
D
Erasing recorded tapes
TIME
MODE
PROG
INDEX
TAPE
EDIT
+I0
TUNER
SELECT
PLAY
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE
4
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
STOP
1 Load the tape to be erased into the deck 2 cassette
compartment.
PLAY
FLAT
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
4
TAPE
TEST
/DELAY
2 Press the INPUT selector
or
button once or more
ECHO/KEY
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
LEVEL
and select an input source position of external unit
(MD/AUX, VCR or LD/TV).
POWER
SLEEP
INPUT
1, 2
VOLUME
*
Make sure that there is no sound output from the
selected external unit.
3 Select the reverse mode “
” to erase only one side or
” to erase both sides
“
by pressing the reverse MODE selector button.
4 Press the REC/PAUSE button, then press the play
button on the remote control transmitter to erase side A of
the tape, or the play
button to erase side B.
E-42
OPERATING EXTERNAL UNITS CONNECTED WITH THIS SYSTEM
To listen to or watch a source on an
external unit connected with this
system
1, 1
1 Press the INPUT selector
or
button once or more
and select the position of input source (MD/AUX, VCR or
LD/TV) you will play back confirming it on the display.
DISC CHANGE
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
–
GX 90VCD
OPEN/CLOSE
*
The names of input source positions correspond with
the names of terminals to connect with external units
on the rear of the main unit.
VIDEO CD
Version 2.0
/
Playback Control
1
2 Play back the source.
2
3
(For a video source, turn the monitor TV on.)
PROGRAM
VOLUME
D
MUSIC
CD
3 Adjust the volume to a desired level by using the
VOLUME control.
INPUT
INPUT
ECHO
ECHO
USER
MEMORY
TAPE 1/2
REC/PAUSE
NORMAL
MODE
Active Servo
Technology
HIGH
DOLBY NR
MIC MIXING
POWER
DUBBING
PHONES
TIMER REC
If you prefer, use the graphic equalizer and/or the sound
field processor built into this system.
AUTO/MAN’L
MEMORY
TIMER
TIME ADJ
HOUR
MIN
1
2
PLAYBACK
REC/PLAYBACK
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3, 2
To record a source to tape
Not only a source played back on this system, but also a
source played back on an external unit can be recorded by
the built-in tape deck and/or a VCR, DAT, etc. connected
with this system.
* If you make a recording on the built-in tape deck, read
“General information” on page 41 before starting recording.
CD
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
3
6
7
8
PRESET
6
7
8
9
0
E
A
B
C
D
TIME
MODE
PROG
INDEX
TAPE
EDIT
+I0
TUNER
SELECT
PLAY
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE
1 Select the source to be recorded by the INPUT selector
or
button.
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
STOP
PLAY
FLAT
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
2 Play back the source and then turn the VOLUME control
TAPE
TEST
/DELAY
up to confirm the input source.
ECHO/KEY
LEVEL
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
POWER
SLEEP
INPUT
3 Begin recording on the built-in tape deck or a VCR etc.
1, 1
VOLUME
connected with this system.
*
To make a recording on the built-in tape deck, follow
steps 3–7 on page 41.
To stop recording or to stop recording temporarily, also
refer to page 41.
3, 2
Note
If the built-in graphic equalizer and/or sound field processor
is used, its effect is recorded along with the source when you
make recording on the following recording units.
● The built-in tape deck.
● The external recording unit connected to the MD/AUX
terminals on the rear of the main unit.
However, the effect of the graphic equalizer and/or sound
field processor cannot be recorded when you make recording
on the external recording unit connected to the VCR
terminals on the rear of the main unit.
E-43
USING GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
The built-in graphic equalizer presents you with the pleasure
of listening to music with various sound effects.
This system provides 4 preset equalizer modes as listed
right.
You can enjoy listening to music with a desired sound effect
by selecting one of these modes.
In addition, the built-in 5 band graphic equalizer allows you to
adjust the equalizer pattern to create an effect for your
desired sound taste.
Preset graphic equalizer modes (MUSIC)
Mode
Feature
ROCK
High and low frequencies are emphasized.
This mode is suitable for reproducing
dynamic and powerful sounds of rock
music etc.
BLUES
RAP
Low and medium frequencies are
moderately emphasized. This mode is
suitable for music with a blue feeling.
Low and mid-high frequencies are
emphasized so that vocals become well-
modulated. This mode is suitable for rap
music etc.
MUSIC
ROCK BLUES
RAP JAZZ
PROGRAM
USER
1 2
3 4
PRO LOGIC HALL ARENA
3 STEREO KARAOKE L R
JAZZ
Medium frequencies for vocals, piano, sax,
etc. are emphasized. High and low
frequencies are also emphasized
moderately.
100 350
1K 3.5K 10K
Listening to the music with a
preset equalizer effect
2
DISC CHANGE
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
–
GX 90VCD
1 Play back a source. (For source playback, refer to page
OPEN/CLOSE
18–34.)
VIDEO CD
Version 2.0
/
Playback Control
2 Press the MUSIC button once or more so that the name
of a desired mode appears on the preset equalizer mode
indicator.
1
2
3
* Whenever you press the MUSIC button, the preset
mode changes and is displayed as follows.
PROGRAM
VOLUME
D
MUSIC
CD
INPUT
INPUT
ECHO
ECHO
USER
MEMORY
TAPE 1/2
REC/PAUSE
NORMAL
MODE
Active Servo
Technology
HIGH
DOLBY NR
MIC MIXING
POWER
DUBBING
PHONES
TIMER REC
AUTO
MEMORY
ROCK
BLUES
OFF
RAP
JAZZ
T
TIME ADJ
HOUR
MIN
1
2
PLAYBACK
REC/PLAYBACK
MUSIC
ROCK BLUES
RAP JAZZ
CD
3
* The equalizer pattern of the selected mode is shown on
the graphic equalizer level indicators.
1
1
2
2
4
4
5
3
8
5
6
7
PRESET
6
7
8
9
0
E
A
B
C
D
TIME
MODE
PROG
INDEX
TAPE
EDIT
+I0
Note
TUNER
SELECT
PLAY
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE
An equalizer effect is also be recorded along with a source
when recording on the built-in tape deck.
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
STOP
PLAY
FLAT
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
TAPE
TEST
/DELAY
ECHO/KEY
LEVEL
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
2
POWER
SLEEP
INPUT
VOLUME
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USING GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
Adjusting the graphic equalizer
for your desired sound taste
3
The 5 band graphic equalizer allows you to adjust the level
for each frequency band.
DISC CHANGE
* Make adjustment by monitoring the equalizer level
indicators on the display.
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
–
GX 90VCD
OPEN/CLOSE
VIDEO CD
Version 2.0
/
Playback Control
1 Play back a source. (For source playback, refer to page
18–34.)
1
2
2 Press the equalizer control
or
button once or
3
PROGRAM
VOLUME
more to select the frequency band to which you will adjust
the level.
D
MUSIC
CD
INPUT
INPUT
ECHO
ECHO
* The selected frequency band is shown on the display.
* The scale bar of the selected frequency band on the
graphic equalizer level indicators will flash.
USER
MEMORY
TAPE 1/2
REC/PAUSE
NORMAL
MODE
Active Servo
Technology
HIGH
DOLBY NR
MIC MIXING
POWER
DUBBING
PHONES
TIMER REC
AUTO/MAN’L
MEMORY
TIMER
TIME ADJ
HOUR
MIN
3 Press the equalizer control
or
button once or
more to adjust the level.
2
4 In the same way, make adjustment for other frequency
band.
Note
If the KARAOKE (including L and R ONLY) program is
selected, cancel it or select another sound field program.
100 350
1K 3.5K 10K
Turning the equalizer to “flat” (the
state with no equalization applied)
By one of the following methods, the settings of preset
graphic equalizer mode (MUSIC) and sound field program
(PROGRAM) are turned off and the equalizer pattern is
turned to “flat”.
• Press the FLAT button on the remote control transmitter.
* Pressing the FLAT button once more will restore the
state before the equalizer was turned to “flat”.
• Press the MUSIC button and the PROGRAM button on the
front panel at the same time.
* There is no way to restore the state before the equalizer
was turned to “flat”.
CD
1
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
1
6
3
7
8
PRESET
6
7
8
9
0
E
A
B
C
D
TIME
MODE
PROG
INDEX
TAPE
EDIT
+I0
TUNER
SELECT
PLAY
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
STOP
PLAY
FLAT
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
TAPE
TEST
/DELAY
FLAT
ECHO/KEY
LEVEL
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
POWER
SLEEP
INPUT
VOLUME
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USING SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR
The Sound Field Processor built into this system presents you with the ambience of an actual concert hall etc. by adding effects as
sonic reflections or reberverations that create the sound environment of a hall etc. This system provides preset sound field
programs shown below. You can enjoy an excellent audio sound field by selecting one of them, and adding desired adjustments.
This system incorporates a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder for multi-channel sound reproduction of Dolby Surround encoded
video sources. The operation of the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder can be controlled by selecting a corresponding sound field
program.
MUSIC
ROCK BLUES
RAP JAZZ
PROGRAM
USER
1 2
3 4
PRO LOGIC HALL ARENA
3 STEREO KARAOKE L R
Brief Overview of Sound Field Programs
PROGRAM
FEATURE
This program is used for playback of sources encoded with Dolby Surround.
Sounds are reproduced as movie creaters designed by using five speakers. You can experience the
dramatic realism and impact of a movie theater.
PRO LOGIC
This program is effective not only for playback of sources encoded with Dolby Surround, but also for
sources not encoded with Dolby Surround or TV programs with 2-channel stereo sound. With this
program, 2-channel stereo sound is converted into 3-channels (left front, center and right front), so the
dialogs are emphasized on the center position by the use of the center speaker. As no sound is output
from the rear speakers, this program is also effective in a simple Audio/Video system without rear
speakers.
3 STEREO
In this program, the center will appear to be deep behind the front speakers, creating an expansive
large hall ambience. Orchestra and opera music are suited for this sound field.
HALL
This program simulates the sound environment of a big hall with long reverberation time and many
reflections of high frequencies.
ARENA
These are audio output modes useful for singing Karaoke. (Refer to page 51 for details.)
KARAOKE
(KARAOKE L)
(KARAOKE R)
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USING SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR
Listening to the music with a
sound field effect
2
1 Play back a source. (For source playback, refer to page
DISC CHANGE
18–34.)
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
–
GX 90VCD
OPEN/CLOSE
VIDEO CD
2 Press the PROGRAM button once or more so that the
name of a desired program appears on the sound field
program indicator.
Version 2.0
/
Playback Control
* Whenever you press the PROGRAM button, the
program changes and is displayed as follows.
1
2
3
PROGRAM
VOLUME
D
MUSIC
CD
3 STEREO
HALL
ARENA
KARAOKE
INPUT
INPUT
ECHO
ECHO
USER
MEMORY
TAPE 1/2
REC/PAUSE
NORMAL
MODE
Active Servo
Technology
H
DOLBY NR
MIC MIXING
POWER
DUBBI
PHONES
TIMER REC
AUTO/MAN’L
MEMORY
KARAOKE L
(L ONLY)
TIMER
TIME ADJ
HOUR
MIN
PRO LOGIC
PROGRAM
KARAOKE R
(R ONLY)
PRO LOGIC HALL ARENA
OFF
3 STEREO KARAOKE L R
* Programs on the shaded areas are audio output modes
useful for singing Karaoke. (Refer to page 51 for details.)
3 If desired, adjust the delay time and the output level of
each speaker. (For details, refer to the corresponding
descriptions on page 48–49.)
CD
1
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
1
6
3
7
8
PRESET
Notes
6
7
8
9
0
E
A
B
C
D
● When HALL or ARENA is selected, no sound is heard
TIME
MODE
PROG
INDEX
TAPE
EDIT
+I0
TUNER
SELECT
PLAY
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE
from the center speaker.
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
STOP
● When a monaural sound source is played with DOLBY
PRO LOGIC or DOLBY 3 STEREO, no sound is heard
from the front speakers and the rear speakers. Sound is
heard only from the center speaker. For DOLBY PRO
LOGIC only, however, if the center channel mode is in
“PHANTOM”, the front speakers output the sound of the
center channel.
PLAY
FLAT
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
TAPE
TEST
/DELAY
2
ECHO/KEY
LEVEL
3
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
POWER
SLEEP
INPUT
VOLUME
● A sound field effect is also be recorded along with a
source when recording on the built-in tape deck.
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USING SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR
Adjusting CENTER LEVEL
If desired, you can adjust the sound output level of the center
speaker even if the output level is already set in “SPEAKER
BALANCE ADJUSTMENT” on page 16–17.
CD
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
Control range : +10 to –21
3
6
7
8
PRESET
6
7
8
9
0
E
A
B
C
D
1 Press the CENTER/REAR/DELAY selector button once or
TIME
MODE
PROG
INDEX
TAPE
EDIT
+I0
TUNER
SELECT
PLAY
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE
more so that “CENT” appears on the display.
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
STOP
2 By continuously pressing the LEVEL control + or – button,
PLAY
FLAT
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
TAPE
TEST
the level value changes continuously.
/DELAY
1
2
ECHO/KEY
LEVEL
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
POWER
SLEEP
INPUT
VOLUME
Notes
● This adjustment can be made only when the sound field
program DOLBY PRO LOGIC or DOLBY 3 STEREO is
selected.
● Once the output level is adjusted, the level value will be
the same in the DOLBY PRO LOGIC and DOLBY 3
STEREO programs.
Adjusting REAR LEVEL
If desired, you can adjust the sound output level of the rear
speakers even if the output level is already set in “SPEAKER
BALANCE ADJUSTMENT” on page 16–17.
Control range : +10 to –21
1 Press the CENTER/REAR/DELAY selector button once or
more so that “REAR” appears on the display.
2 By continuously pressing the LEVEL control + or – button,
the level value changes continuously.
Notes
● This adjustment can be made when a sound field program
except DOLBY 3 STEREO is selected.
● Adjustment can be made to DOLBY PRO LOGIC, HALL
and ARENA individually.
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USING SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR
Adjusting DELAY TIME
You can adjust the time difference between the beginning of
the source sound and the beginning of the effect sound.
This adjustment can be made to all programs (except DOLBY
3 STEREO) individually.
By applying more or less delay, sound effects, background
noise, and ambient noise coming at you from the rear
speakers can be enhanced or subdued for extra effect.
CD
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
3
6
7
8
PRESET
6
7
8
9
0
E
A
B
C
D
TIME
MODE
PROG
INDEX
TAPE
EDIT
+I0
TUNER
SELECT
PLAY
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
STOP
Control range
PRO LOGIC : 15, 20, 25, 30 milliseconds
HALL, ARENA : 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50 milliseconds
PLAY
FLAT
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
TAPE
TEST
/DELAY
1
2
ECHO/KEY
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
LEVEL
POWER
SLEEP
INPUT
VOLUME
1 Press the CENTER/REAR/DELAY selector button once
or more so that “DELAY” appears on the display.
2 By continuously pressing the LEVEL control + or – button,
the value changes continuously.
The value stops changing momentarily at the preset point.
Adjustable
Notes
● When DOLBY 3 STEREO is selected, this adjustment
cannot be made.
● Adding too much delay will cause an unnatural effect with
some sources.
● When the LEVEL control button is pressed, sound is
momentarily interrupted.
Note
The values of the delay time, center level and rear level you
set the last time will remain memorized even when the power
of this unit is off.
However, if the power cord is kept disconnected for more
than one week, these values will be automatically changed
back to the original factory settings.
E-49
STORINGYOUR OWN PROGRAMS
Your favorite pair of any equalizer mode (or an equalizer
pattern of your own adjusting) and any sound field program
can be stored as a user program. Up to 4 pairs can be stored
as desired.
2
1
1
DISC CHANGE
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
–
GX 90VCD
OPEN/CLOSE
To store
VIDEO CD
Version 2.0
/
Playback Control
1 Select a desired equalizer mode by pressing the MUSIC
button.
* If desired, adjust the equalizer as you prefer by using
the equalizer control buttons.
1
2
3
PROGRAM
VOLUME
D
MUSIC
CD
2 Select a desired sound field program by pressing the
INPUT
INPUT
ECHO
ECHO
PROGRAM button.
USER
MEMORY
TAPE 1/2
REC/PAUSE
NORMAL
MODE
Active Servo
Technology
DOLBY NR
MIC MIXING
POWER
DUBBING
PHONES
TIMER REC
AUTO/MAN’L
MEMORY
3 Press the user program MEMORY button.
TIMER
TIME ADJ
HOUR
MIN
* “1” will flash on the user program number indicator and
the MEMORY indicator will flash for about 5 seconds.
USER
1 2
3 4
4, 2
3, 5
4 Select the user program number (1, 2, 3 or 4) to which
you will store the selected modes by pressing the USER
button once or more before “1” stops flashing.
* Whenever you press the USER button, the user
program number changes and is displayed as follows.
USER 1
USER 2
USER 4
USER 3
5 Press the user program MEMORY button before the
CD
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
number selected in step 4 stops flashing.
3
6
7
8
PRESET
6
7
8
9
0
E
* In the same way, store other pairs to other three user
positions.
A
B
C
D
TIME
MODE
PROG
INDEX
TAPE
EDIT
+I0
TUNER
SELECT
PLAY
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
STOP
* It is also a good idea to store only an equalizer pattern of
your own adjusting (without storing any sound field
program).
PLAY
FLAT
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
2
TAPE
TEST
/DELAY
1
ECHO/KEY
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
LEVEL
4, 2
POWER
Notes
SLEEP
INPUT
• A new program can be stored in place of the former one.
• In step 4 or 5, if the user program number indicator stops
flashing before operation, return to step 3.
VOLUME
To recall a user program
1 Play back a source. (For source playback, refer to page
18–34.)
2 Press the USER button once or more so that the user
program number you want to recall lights up.
* Whenever you press the USER button, the user
program number changes and is displayed as follows.
USER 1
USER 2
USER 3
OFF
USER 4
E-50
KARAOKE OPERATION
Singing karaoke
This system allows you to enjoy singing karaoke by using not
only a source for karaoke use but also any normal audio
source.
1
MIC
MIC MIXING
1 Connect one or two microphones to the MIC jack(s) on
MIN
MAX
the front panel.
2 Play back a source. (For source playback, refer to page
18–34.)
3 If necessary, select a karaoke mode (KARAOKE,
KARAOKE L or KARAOKE R) by pressing the
PROGRAM button once or more so that the
corresponding name appears on the sound field program
indicator.
For descriptions of the karaoke modes, see the list below.
4 If desired, adjust the level of echo effect and key level of
the source currently played back (For details, see the
next page.)
DISC CHANGE
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
–
GX 90VCD
OP
VIDEO CD
Version 2.0
/
Playback Control
5 While singing, adjust the mixing level of singing voice by
turning the MIC MIXING level control.
1
2
3
PROGRAM
VOLUME
D
To cancel the karaoke mode
MUSIC
CD
Press the PROGRAM button so that “KARAOKE”,
“KARAOKE L” or “KARAOKE R” disappears from the sound
field program indicator.
INPUT
INPUT
ECHO
ECHO
USER
MEMORY
TAPE 1/2
REC/PAUSE
NORMAL
MODE
Active Servo
Technology
HIGH
DOLBY NR
MIC MIXING
POWER
DUBBING
PHONES
TIMER REC
AUTO/MAN’L
MEMORY
TIMER
TIME ADJ
HOUR
MIN
1
2
PLAYBACK
REC/PLAYBACK
Karaoke modes (PROGRAM)
Mode
Feature
KARAOKE
Medium frequencies of the source sound
(vocals etc.) are attenuated. Select this
mode when you sing karaoke using a
normal audio source with vocals.
Note
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EJECT
There may be a case that vocals cannot
only be attenuated effectively according
to a source.
3
5
3
KARAOKE L
Only signals on the left channel of the
source are output from the left and right
speakers.
When using a karaoke source which
contains both background music and
original vocals on the right channel and
background music only on the left
channel, selecting this mode is suitable
for singing karaoke.
CD
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
3
6
7
8
PRESET
6
7
8
9
0
E
A
B
C
D
TIME
MODE
PROG
INDEX
TAPE
EDIT
+I0
TUNER
SELECT
PLAY
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
STOP
PLAY
FLAT
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
TAPE
TEST
/DELAY
ECHO/KEY
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
LEVEL
KARAOKE R
Only signals on the right channel of the
source are output from the left and right
speakers.
POWER
SLEEP
INPUT
VOLUME
When using a karaoke source which
contains both background music and
original vocals on the left channel and
background music only on the right
channel, selecting this mode is suitable
for singing karaoke.
Note
When using a multisound source for Karaoke use, make
sure to select the KARAOKE L or KARAOKE R mode. If
the KARAOKE mode is selected, depending on a source,
sound may become unnatural.
E-51
KARAOKE OPERATION
Adjusting the level of echo effect
You can adjust the level of echo effect applied to the sound
input from the microphone(s).
ECHO
DISC CHANGE
Control range: MIN, 1–9, MAX
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
–
GX 90VCD
OPEN/CLOSE
On the front panel:
Press the ECHO
level.
Press the ECHO
level.
VIDEO CD
Version 2.0
/
Playback Control
button once or more to increase the
button once or more to decrease the
1
2
3
PROGRAM
VOLUME
D
MUSIC
CD
On the remote control transmitter:
INPUT
INPUT
ECHO
ECHO
USER
MEMORY
1 Press the ECHO/KEY selector button once or more so
TAPE 1/2
REC/PAUSE
NORMAL
MODE
Active Servo
Technology
HIGH
DOLBY NR
MIC MIXING
that “ECHO” appears on the display.
POWER
DUBBING
PHONES
TIMER REC
AUTO/MAN’L
MEMORY
TIMER
TIME ADJ
HOUR
MIN
2 Press the LEVEL + button to increase the level.
1
2
PLAYBACK
REC/PLAYBACK
Press the LEVEL – button to decrease the level.
Notes
When using the front panel buttons, this adjustment can
•
be made only when a Karaoke mode (KARAOKE,
KARAOKE L or KARAOKE R) is selected.
However, when using the remote control transmitter, this
adjustment can be made not only when a Karaoke mode
is selected, but also when no sound field program is
selected.
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EJECT
ECHO
Echo effect is available even when a Karaoke mode is not
selected.
•
CD
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
Adjusting key level of the source
currently played back
3
6
7
8
PRESET
6
7
8
9
0
E
A
B
C
D
TIME
MODE
PROG
INDEX
TAPE
EDIT
+I0
TUNER
SELECT
PLAY
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE
Control range: –4 to 4
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
STOP
PLAY
FLAT
On the front panel:
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
TAPE
TEST
/DELAY
Press the
Press the
button once or more to increase the level.
button once or more to decrease the level.
1
2
ECHO/KEY
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
LEVEL
POWER
SLEEP
INPUT
On the remote control transmitter:
VOLUME
1 Press the ECHO/KEY selector button once or more so
that “KEY” appears on the display.
2 Press the LEVEL + button to increase the level.
Press the LEVEL – button to decrease the level.
Notes
When the currently selected Karaoke mode is canceled,
the key level returns to
ע 0. •
When using the front panel buttons, this adjustment can
be made only when the KARAOKE L or KARAOKE R
mode is selected.
•
However, when using the remote control transmitter, this
adjustment can be made not only when the KARAOKE L
or KARAOKE R mode is selected, but also when no
sound field program is selected.
If the key level is set to a position other than “
ע 0” when no sound field program is selected, depending
on a source, sound image may become unsteady.
E-52
HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER
Timer play
By using the built-in timer, you can set the time when the unit
turns on and a source begins playing automatically, and the
time when the unit turns off automatically.
DISC CHANGE
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
–
GX 90VCD
OPEN/CLOSE
1 Prepare the source to be played.
VIDEO CD
Version 2.0
/
Playback Control
For tuner:
Tune in to the station you will listen to.
1
2
3
PROGRAM
For tape deck:
VOLUME
D
MUSIC
Load a tape into the cassette compartment.
(If tapes are loaded in both the compartments, tape 1
takes priority of tape 2, and is played back by the timer
play.)
CD
INPUT
INPUT
ECHO
ECHO
USER
MEMORY
TAPE 1/2
REC/PAUSE
NORMAL
MODE
Active Servo
Technology
HIGH
DOLBY NR
MIC MIXING
POWER
DUBBING
PHONES
TIMER REC
AUTO/MAN’L
MEMORY
TIMER
TIME ADJ
HOUR
MIN
1
2
PLAYBACK
REC/PLAYBACK
For Video-CD player:
Load a disc on the disc table. If more than one disc are
loaded on the disc table, select the disc by using the
DISC selector buttons or the DISC SKIP button.
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EJECT
2 Press the DISPLAY button.
Whenever the DISPLAY button is pressed, the display
mode changes as follows.
At each mode, make a setting for the timer play, referring
to the setting procedure described below.
2-➀
2-➁
2
→
➀ Current time (TIMER on/off mode)
➁ Source selecting mode (TAPE, TUNER, CD)
➂ ON TIME/Time setting mode
➃ OFF TIME/Time setting mode
➄ Normal display mode
CD
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
3
6
7
8
PRESET
6
7
8
9
0
E
A
B
C
D
TIME
MODE
PROG
INDEX
TAPE
EDIT
+I0
TUNER
SELECT
PLAY
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE
2-➁
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
STOP
* The display mode will be changed to the next mode
after about 8 seconds elapse automatically. If the mode
is changed before the setting is completed, call the
mode again by pressing the DISPLAY button once or
more.
PLAY
FLAT
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
TAPE
TEST
/DELAY
ECHO/KEY
LEVEL
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
POWER
SLEEP
INPUT
2-➁
VOLUME
Setting procedure:
➀ At the display of current time
Check to be sure that the current time is correct, and
press the TIMER button so that “TIMER” lights up on
the display.
➁ At source selecting mode
Select the source (TAPE, TUNER or CD) to be played
by pressing the corresponding input selector button.
* If “TUNER” is selected, soon it is changed to the
frequency display mode. In this mode, you can
select the station to listen to with the timer play by
using the PRESET/TUNING/BAND selector button,
A/B/C/D/E button and
/
buttons.
E-53
HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER
➂ At ON TIME/time setting mode
[“ON TIME” appears on the display, and soon it is
changed to a time setting mode.]
Set to the time when you want to begin the timer play
by using the HOUR button and the MIN button.
POWER TIMER
DISPLAY
DISC CHANGE
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
–
GX 90VCD
➃ At OFF TIME/time setting mode
OPEN/CLOSE
[“OFF TIME” appears on the display, and soon it is
changed to a time setting mode.]
VIDEO CD
Version 2.0
/
Playback Control
If necessary, set to the time when you want to finish
the timer play (to turn this unit off) by using the HOUR
button and the MIN button. Even if you do not set the
time, it has already been set so that the timer play
finishes after 1 hour.
1
2
3
PROGRAM
VOLUME
D
MUSIC
CD
INPUT
INPUT
ECHO
ECHO
USER
MEMORY
TAPE 1/2
*
The TIMER button functions also in the time (ON
TIME or OFF TIME) setting mode. (However, it also
turns off the power.)
REC/PAUSE
NORMAL
MODE
Active Servo
Technology
HIGH
DOLBY NR
MIC MIXING
POWER
DUBBING
PHONES
TIMER REC
AUTO/MAN’L
MEMORY
TIMER
TIME ADJ
HOUR
MIN
1
2
PLAYBACK
REC/PLAYBACK
3 If you will not use this unit until the timer play begins, turn
the power off by pressing the POWER switch or the
TIMER button.
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Note
If a timer play setting is made and the power is not turned off,
the source set for the timer play will begin playing when the
time comes in place of the source played at that time.
HOUR
MIN
To cancel the timer play setting
After the timer play is finished, press the DISPLAY button to
call the current time. While the current time is displayed,
press the TIMER button so that “TIMER” goes out from the
display.
If it is not canceled, the system will be turned on at the same
time every day, so it can be used as an alarm. However, if
you are planning to go out at that time, cancel the timer play
setting.
CD
1
1
2
3
4
4
5
5
2
7
3
6
8
PRESET
6
7
8
9
0
E
A
B
C
D
TIME
MODE
PROG
INDEX
TAPE
EDIT
+I0
TUNER
SELECT
PLAY
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE
*
Unless the AC supply lead is unplugged or there is a
power failure for more than 5 minutes, the time set on the
timer will be retained until it is reset.
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
STOP
PLAY
FLAT
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
TAPE
TEST
/DELAY
ECHO/KEY
LEVEL
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
POWER
SLEEP
INPUT
VOLUME
How to make time setting in the ON TIME or OFF
TIME mode
POWER
For the hour:
Press the HOUR button to change the hour to a higher value.
Press and hold to change continuously.
To change the hour to a lower value, press the
button.
For the minute:
Use the MIN button and operate it in the same way as you
did to change the hour.
To change the minute to a lower value, press the
button.
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HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER
Timer recording
(To record a tuner program)
POWER
DISPLAY
5
1 Load a blank tape into the deck 2 cassette compartment.
DISC CHANGE
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
–
GX 90VCD
2 If desired, change the setting of the reverse mode and
OPEN/CLOSE
use the Dolby NR system.
VIDEO CD
Version 2.0
/
Playback Control
3 Tune in to the station of which program you want to
record.
1
2
3
4 Follow step 2 of the “Timer play” on page 53 and 54.
PROGRAM
VOLUME
D
MUSIC
CD
* In step ➁, select “TUNER” position, and then press the
TIMER REC button. (“REC” will flash on the display.)
* In step ➂, set the time when you want to begin the
timer recording.
INPUT
INPUT
ECHO
ECHO
USER
MEMORY
TAPE 1/2
REC/PAUSE
NORMAL
MODE
Active Servo
Technology
HIGH
DOLBY NR
MIC MIXING
POWER
DUBBING
PHONES
TIMER REC
AUTO/MAN’L
MEMORY
TIMER
TIME ADJ
HOUR
MIN
* In step ➃, set the time when you want to finish the
1
2
PLAYBACK
REC/PLAYBACK
timer recording.
5 Press the TIMER button.
(The power will be turned off automatically.)
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* If a normal display mode (the state which had been
selected before you began setting the timer recording)
is restored before you press the TIMER button, select
and follow either of the two methods below.
Press the DISPLAY button, and then press the
TIMER button. (The power is still on.)
Press the POWER switch to turn the power off, and
then press the TIMER button. (The power is turned
off.)
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TIMER REC
2
1
•
To confirm the timer time setting
Press the DISPLAY button.
CD
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
3
6
7
8
PRESET
6
7
8
9
0
E
A
B
C
D
To cancel the setting of timer recording
Press the DISPLAY button once or more so that “REC”
flashes on the display. While “REC” is flashing, press the
TIMER REC button.
TIME
MODE
PROG
INDEX
TAPE
EDIT
+I0
TUNER
SELECT
PLAY
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE
TUNER
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
STOP
PLAY
FLAT
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
*
Unless the AC supply lead is unplugged or there is a
power failure for more than 5 minutes, the time set on the
timer will be retained until it is reset.
TAPE
TEST
/DELAY
ECHO/KEY
LEVEL
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
POWER
SLEEP
INPUT
VOLUME
Note
When the timer recording is finished, the timer setting is
automatically canceled to avoid repeating timer recording of
the same setting.
POWER
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HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER
Sleep timer operation
This unit can be turned off automatically.
1 Play the desired sound source.
DISC CHANGE
MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM
–
GX 90VCD
2 Press the SLEEP button. “SLEEP” appears on the display,
OPEN/CLOSE
and soon it is replaced by “2h00m”.
VIDEO CD
Version 2.0
/
Playback Control
3 Press the SLEEP button repeatedly until the desired sleep
time appears on the display. The display will change as
described below. [Time is displayed by the hour (h) and
the minute (m).]
1
2
3
PROGRAM
VOLUME
D
MUSIC
CD
2h00m
1h30m
1h00m
0h30m
INPUT
INPUT
ECHO
ECHO
USER
MEMORY
TAPE 1/2
REC/PAUSE
NORMAL
↑
MODE
Active Servo
Technology
HIGH
DOLBY NR
MIC MIXING
POWER
DUBBING
PHONES
TIMER REC
AUTO/MAN’L
MEMORY
OFF SLEEP
(Sleep timer is off.)
TIMER
TIME ADJ
HOUR
MIN
1
2
PLAYBACK
REC/PLAYBACK
*
*
The original display mode will resume about 4 seconds
after the selection is made.
The SLEEP indicator will light up to indicate that the
sleep timer is on.
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4 The unit will turn off automatically when the selected sleep
time passes.
POWER
To confirm the sleep time setting
Press the SLEEP button once. “SLEEP” appears on the
display, and soon it is replaced by the remaining time of the
selected sleep time.
To change the sleep time
While the SLEEP indicator is being illuminated, press the
SLEEP button repeatedly until the desired time appears.
CD
1
1
2
3
4
4
5
5
2
7
3
6
8
PRESET
6
7
8
9
0
E
A
B
C
D
TIME
MODE
PROG
INDEX
TAPE
EDIT
+I0
To stop the sleep timer operation
TUNER
SELECT
PLAY
REPEAT OPEN/CLOSE
Press the POWER switch, or press the SLEEP button
repeatedly until “OFF SLEEP” appears on the display.
(The SLEEP indicator will go out.)
DISC SKIP
PREV
NEXT
RETURN
STOP
PLAY
FLAT
REC/PAUSE TAPE 1/2
CENTER/REAR
TAPE
TEST
/DELAY
ECHO/KEY
LEVEL
MUSIC
PROGRAM
USER
POWER
SLEEP
INPUT
SLEEP
VOLUME
Using the timer and the sleep
timer at the same time
POWER
1 Prepare timer play. (See page 53 and 54.)
*
Do not turn the power of this unit off after the timer
setting is finished.
2 Press the SLEEP button and set the sleep time.
When the sleep timer operation finishes, the timer begins
functioning to turn the source on at the preset time.
Note
Do not make the timer time setting so that the timer will start
during sleep timer operation. (Since sleep timer operation
has priority, the timer will not operate.)
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MAINTENANCE
Internal care
Deck 1
Dirty heads, capstans and pinch rollers can cause poor
•
sound and tape jams.
Clean these parts with a cotton swab moistened with
commercially available head/pinch roller cleaner or
isopropyl alcohol, or with a commercially available
cleaning tape.
After long use, the deck’s heads and capstans may
•
become magnetized, causing poor sound. Demagnetize
these parts once every 30 hours of playing/recording time
by using a commercially available tape head
demagnetizer. Read the demagnetizer’s instructions
carefully before use.
Deck 2
External care
Periodically clean the surfaces of this system, especially
the top panel of the main unit to prevent the ventilation
holes from being blocked with dust etc.
•
Do not use chemically treated cleaning cloths or other
chemicals. (See “Precautions”.)
•
TROUBLESHOOTING
If your unit fails to operate normally, check the following points to determine whether the fault can be corrected by the simple
measures suggested. If it cannot, or if the fault is not listed in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and contact your
authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help.
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
REMEDY
Plug in the AC supply lead.
No power even if the POWER switch is
pressed.
AC supply lead is not plugged in.
No sound from one speaker
No sound from speakers.
Loose speaker connections.
Connect properly.
Internal protection circuit is functioning.
Unplug the AC supply lead from the wall AC outlet, and then
plug in again.
No sound from the rear speakers.
No sound from the center speaker.
One rear speaker connection is loose or bad.
Connect it properly.
The sound output level to the rear speakers is
set to minimum.
Raise the sound output level to the rear speakers.
No sound field program is selected.
Select the appropriate program.
The sound output level to the center speaker is
set to minimum.
Raise the sound output level to the center speaker.
The center channel mode is in PHANTOM
mode.
Select NORMAL mode.
Incorrect sound field program selection.
No sound field program is selected.
Select the appropriate program.
No sound (or no picture) from an external
unit connected with this system.
Incorrect cord connections.
Connect the cords properly. If the problem persists, the
cords may be defective.
Input source selection is not proper.
Current time is not set.
Make a proper input source selection.
Set current time.
Can’t set timer.
This unit will not operate properly.
The internal microcomputer has been frozen by
an external electric shock (lightning, excessive
static electricity, etc.) or power supply with low
voltage.
Unplug the AC supply lead from the wall AC outlet, and then
plug in again after about one minute.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
REMEDY
Excessive static in FM broadcasts.
Interference from starting motor of nearby car.
Position the FM antenna as high and as far away from
nearby roads as possible. Connect using a coaxial cable.
Interference from thermostat of nearby electrical
appliance.
Noise increases during stereo broadcasts.
Antenna input is too weak due to obstructions or
excessive distance from broadcasting station.
Check antenna connections.
Install a multi-element type FM antenna if possible.
Stereo broadcasts are noisy and STEREO
indicator blinks on and off.
Insufficient antenna input.
Install an antenna appropriate for the electric field strength of
your area.
Cannot select preset stations.
Preset memory has been erased.
Reprogram memory presets.
Buzzing or static during AM broadcasts.
Interference from source such as lightning,
flourescent lights, electric motors or thermostat
of nearby electrical appliance.
Problem is difficult to eliminate but can be lessened by
grounding AM loop antenna.
TV or microprocessor is being used nearby.
Move away from TV or microprocessor.
Properly connect AM loop antenna.
Change orientation of AM loop antenna.
Install an external AM antenna.
Play back another disc.
AM broadcast sensitivity is poor.
Radio signal is weak or antenna is not properly
connected.
A disc cannot be played back normally, or
there is a noise during playback.
A nonstandardized disc is played back.
Playback will not begin even if disc is loaded. Disc is upside down.
Disc is dirty.
Load disc label side up.
Clean disc.
No sound (or no picture).
Input selector setting is incorrect.
Press the CD input selector button.
Clean disc.
Sound stops suddenly (always at same spot). Disc is dirty.
Volume is set too high.
Lower volume.
A picture is disturbed or unstable.
The setting of the TV MODE switch on the rear
panel is improper.
Set the TV MODE switch to another proper position.
Tape won’t move during playback or
recording.
Slack tape wrapped around pinch roller.
Take up slack with a pencil before using.
Can’t record.
Erasure prevention tab is broken off.
Replace tape or cover erasure prevention hole with
cellophane tape.
Head is dirty.
Clean heads.
Sound is distorted or fades out.
Head is dirty.
Clean heads.
Head has become magnetized.
Tape is worn.
Demagnetize heads with head eraser.
Replace tape.
Poor sound quality.
Tape encoded with Dolby NR is played back
with this unit’s Dolby NR system off.
Press the Dolby NR button to turn it on.
Stereo balance is poor.
Excessive noise.
Head is dirty.
Clean heads.
Head is dirty.
Clean heads.
Head has become magnetized.
Tape is worn.
Demagnetize heads with head eraser.
Replace tape.
Tape travel stops in middle of playback or
recording.
Slack tape coming out of cassette shell.
Tape is creased or torn.
Endless tape is being used.
Take up slack by turning reels with a pencil.
Replace with new tape.
Don’t use endless tapes.
Can’t find the beginning of desired selections Silent gaps between selections are too short.
The function of searching for the beginning of desired
selections won’t operate unless the silent gaps between
selections are at least four seconds long.
on tape.
Excessively soft passages in middle of
selections.
Conversation etc. is recorded.
Remote control doesn’t work.
Batteries are dead.
Replace batteries.
Remote control is too far away or is being used
at incorrect angle.
Use within 6 m and 60° radius.
Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter type of
flourescent lamp etc.) is striking the remote
control sensor of the main unit.
Change position of the main unit.
TV functions strangely when the remote
control is used.
Remote control is being used near TV set with a
remote control sensor.
Relocate this unit away from the TV or cover TV’s remote
control sensor.
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SPECIFICATIONS
As a part of policy of continuous improvement, YAMAHA reserves the right to make design and specification changes for
product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production
units.
■ Amplifier section
■ Video-CD player section
Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel
Front L, R
Type ................................................. 3 DISC Carousel Auto-changer
Signal Readout
6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD ............................................. 65W+65W
6 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD ........................................... 75W+75W
Center
8 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD ....................................................... 20W
Rear
........................... Non-contact, 3-beam semi-conductor laser pick-up
D/A Converter ................................................................. 18-bit DAC
Filter ................................................8-time oversampling digital filter
Wow and Flutter .........................................Below measurable limits
8 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD ....................................................... 20W
Input Sensitivity/Impedance
■ Tape deck section
MD/AUX ............................................................ 300 mV/23 k-ohms
Mic Input Sensitivity/Impedance
MIC ................................................................... 0.5 mV/4.7 k-ohms
Headphone Output Impedance.......................................... 68 ohms
Total Harmonic Distortion (1 kHz)
MD/AUX to SP OUT (32.5W/6 ohms)................................... 0.08%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A Network)
MD/AUX (Input Shorted)....................................................... 75 dB
Graphic Equalizer Characteristics
Type ............................. Auto Reverse stereo double Cassette Deck
Deck 1: Playback only
Deck 2: Playback/Recording
Heads ................................................ PB, REC/PB : Hard Permalloy
Erase : Double Gap Ferrite
Motors ................................................................ DC servo motor x 2
Wow and Flutter .................................................
ע 0.19%, W.PEAK 0.09%, W.RMS
Fast Winding Time (C-60 Tape) ........................ About 110 seconds
Frequency Response (–20 dB)
(100 Hz, 350 Hz, 1 kHz, 3.5 kHz, 10 kHz) ........................... ±10 dB
Type l (Normal)........................................... 30 – 15,000 Hz
ע 3 dB Type ll (High).............................................. 30 – 16,000 Hz
ע 3 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio .................................. 58 dB (Dolby NR OFF)
66 dB (Dolby B NR ON)
Harmonic Distortion .......................................... No more than 0.8%
Channel Separation (Input Shorted 1 kHz)
■ Video section
Video Signal Level .................................................. 1 Vp-p/75 ohms
Maximum Input Level ............................................ 1.5 Vp-p or more
Signal-to-Noise Ratio ................................................ 50 dB or more
Monitor Out Frequency Response ..............5 Hz to 10 MHz, –3 dB
................................................................................. More than 40 dB
Crosstalk (Input Shorted 125 Hz).......................... More than 55 dB
■ Tuner section
Tuning Range
FM ....................................................................... 87.5 to 108.0 MHz
AM
[General model] ................................................. 530 – 1,710 kHz
[China and Singapore models]......................... 531 – 1,611 kHz
Usable Sensitivity
FM (75 ohms)
(30 dB S/N Quieting, 1 kHz, 100% mod.) ........ 1.5 µV (14.8 dBf)
AM .................................................................................... 280 µV/m
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SPECIFICATIONS
■ Speaker section
■ General
Type
Power Supply
Front .................. 3-Way Active Servo Processing Speaker System
(Magnetic-Shielding Type)
Center................................................. Full Range Speaker System
(Magnetic-Shielding Type)
Rear .................................................... Full Range Speaker System
Speakers
Front.............................................................. 13 cm (5-1/8”) woofer
5 cm (1-15/16”) tweeter
[Singapore model] ............................................... AC 230V, 50 Hz
[China model] ...................................................... AC 220V, 50 Hz
[General model] ......................... AC 110/120/220/240V, 60/50 Hz
Power consumption ............................................................... 190W
Dimensions (W x H x D)
GX-90VCD ...................................................... 280 x 320 x 360 mm
(11” x 12-5/8” x 14-3/16”)
NX-GX70 ........................................................ 200 x 320 x 243 mm
(7-7/8” x 12-5/8” x 9-9/16”)
2 cm (13/16”) super tweeter
Center.......................................... 9 cm (3-9/16”) full range speaker
Rear............................................... 8 cm (3-1/8”) full range speaker
Frequency Range
Front........................................................................ 60 – 20,000 Hz
Center ................................................................... 100 – 20,000 Hz
Rear....................................................................... 110 – 20,000 Hz
Sound Pressure Level
Front.................................................................................... 87.0 dB
Center ................................................................................. 85.0 dB
Rear..................................................................................... 85.0 dB
Maximum Power Handling Capacity
NX-C70 ........................................................... 280 x 123 x 140 mm
(11” x 4-13/16” x 5-1/2”)
NX-E70 ........................................................... 200 x 115 x 105 mm
(7-7/8” x 4-1/2” x 4-1/8”)
Weight
GX-90VCD .................................................. 10.8 kg (23 lbs. 12 oz.)
NX-GX70 .................................................. 3.5 kg (7 lbs. 11 oz.) x 2
NX-C70 ............................................................. 1.5 kg (3 lbs. 5 oz.)
NX-E70 ..................................................... 0.8 kg (1 lbs. 12 oz.) x 2
Front......................................................................................... 90W
Center ...................................................................................... 27W
Rear....................................................................................... 13.5W
Impedance
Front .................................................................................... 6 ohms
Center.................................................................................. 8 ohms
Rear ..................................................................................... 4 ohms
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