Yamaha A-480 Owners Manual

IMPORTANT!

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

Model: 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.

WARNING

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

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK), NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

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

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Explanation of Graphical Symbols

CAUTION

Natural Sound Compact Disc Player

Random Access Programmable Play

Random-Sequence Play

Single Track/Entire Disc Repeat Play

Automatic Spacing Capability

Automatic Tape-Programming

Automatic Peak Level Searching Capability

CD Synchronized Recording with a Compatible YAMAHA Tape Disk

Display Brightness Changing Capability

Remote Control Capability

CDX-880/580/480

Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA Compact Disc Player.

CONTENTS

Safety Instructions.................... 2

Connections............................. 4

Identification of Components.... 6

Loading the Disc/Disc Play....... 8

Random-Sequence Play........ 12

Repeat Play............................ 12

Program Play.......................... 13

Index Search.......................... 14

Track Programming for

Recording to Tape.................. 15

CD Synchronized Recording

...... 19

Notes about the Remote

Control Transmitter................. 20

Notes about Handling

Compact Discs....................... 20

Troubleshooting...................... 21

Specifications......................... 21

OWNER’S MANUAL

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1 Read Instructions – All the safety and operating

instructions should be read before the unit is operated.

2 Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions

should be retained for future reference.

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

operating instructions should be adhered to.

4 Follow Instructions – All operating and other instructions

should be followed.

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

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

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

cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

6A A unit and cart combination should be

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

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

a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

8 Ventilation – The unit should be situated so that its

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

9 Heat – The unit should be situated away from heat

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

10 Power Sources – The unit should be connected to a

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

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

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

12 Cleaning – The unit should be cleaned only as

recommended by the manufacturer.

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

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

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

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

15 Damage Requiring Service – The unit should be serviced

by qualified service personnel when:

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

damaged; or

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

unit; or

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

exhibits a marked change in performance; or

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

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

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

17 Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located

away from power lines.

18 Grounding or Polarization – Precautions should be taken

so that the grounding or polarization is not defeated.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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Explanation of Graphical Symbols

CAUTION

WARNING

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

IMPORTANT!

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

Model: 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

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

(for US customers only)

YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion – and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you to avoid prolonged

1 To ensure the finest performance, please read this manual

carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.

2 Install your unit in a cool, dry, clean place – away from

windows, heat sources, and too much vibration, dust, moisture or cold. Avoid sources of hum (transformers, motors). To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not expose to rain and water.

3 Do not operate the unit upside-down. It may overheat,

possibly causing damage.

4 Never open the cabinet. If a foreign object drops into the

set, contact your dealer.

5 Do not use force on switches, knobs or cords. When

moving the set, first turn the unit off. Then gently disconnect the power plug and the cords connecting to other equipment. Never pull the cord itself.

6 Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents;

this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

7 Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section on

common operating errors before concluding that your unit is faulty.

8. Do not place another component on top of this unit,

because to do so will discolor or damage the surface of the unit.

9. To prevent damage by lightning, disconnect the power

cord from the household AC outlet during an electrical storm.

10. When disconnecting the power cord from the household

AC outlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cord.

11. When moving the unit, be sure to first disconnect the

power cord from the household AC outlet, and disconnect cords connected to other equipment.

CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the unit. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

DANGER: The use of optical instrument with this product will increase eye hazard.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

DANGER

Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

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.

WARNING

Laser Diode Properties

• Material: GaAlAs

• Wavelength: 780nm

• Emission Duration: continuous

• 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 Pickup Block.

FCC INFORMATION (for US customers only)

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

90620. The above statements apply ONLY to those products

distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

As the laser beam used in this compact disc player is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personel only.

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Before making any connections, switch OFF the power to the unit and the amplifier or other component.

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Connections should be made to the correct input terminals of the amplifier or other component.

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If the placement of this unit causes noise to other equipment, such as a tuner, separate them from each other.

CONNECTIONS

LINE OUT DIGITAL OUT

VARIABLE FIXED

OPTICAL COAXIAL

CD DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

CD DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

LINE OUT

DIGITAL OUT

To AC outlet

CDX-880

Amplifier

Connection cord (not included)

Connection cord (included)

➊

➌

Optical fiber cable (not included)

➋

To AC outlet

CDX-580

Amplifier

Connection cord (not included)

Connection cord (included)

➊

➌

CDX-880

CDX-580

Choose one of the ways listed below to connect this unit to your amplifier.

LINE OUT

To AC outlet

CDX-480

Amplifier

Connection cord (included)

➊

CDX-480

When the LINE OUT (analog) terminals of this unit are used (

➊

)

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Be sure that the left (“L”) and right (“R”) LINE OUT terminals are connected to the corresponding (left and right) terminals of the amplifier or other component.

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Connect the “LINE OUT” terminals to the “CD” (or “AUX”) terminals of the amplifier. If the amplifier does not have such terminals, use the “TAPE PB” terminals. For additional details concerning these connections, refer to the operation instructions for the amplifier being used.

• CDX-880 only

Connect to either the VARIABLE terminals or the FIXED terminals. (As a general rule, connect to the FIXED terminals.) VARIABLE: The output level of these terminals can be

adjusted by using the OUTPUT LEVEL buttons.

FIXED: The output level of these terminals is not

variable.

CDX-880 only

When the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) terminal of this unit is used (

➋

)

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Before using this terminal, remove the terminal’s cover by pulling it.

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Make the connection from this terminal to the optical input terminal of an amplifier by using a commercially available optical fiber cable. * Use an optical fiber cable that conforms to EIAJ

standards. Other cables might not function correctly.

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Be sure to attach the terminal’s cover when this terminal is not being used, in order to protect the terminal from dust.

• The level of signals output into an amplifier is fixed to max.

and cannot be adjusted.

CDX-880 and CDX-580 only

When the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) terminal of this unit is used (

➌

)

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Make the connection from this terminal to the digital input terminal of an amplifier or D/A (digital-to-analog) converter by using a connection cord.

• CDX-880 only

The level of signals output into an amplifier is fixed to max. and cannot be adjusted.

• CDX-580 only

Adjust the level of signals output into an amplifier to max. by using the OUTPUT LEVEL buttons.

PHONES

OUTPUT LEVEL

OPEN/CLOSE

STOP

PLAY/PAUSE

AUTO

DISPLAY OFF

POWER

DOWN UP

SKIP/SEARCH

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IDENTIFICATION OF COMPONENTS

* The control functions on the main unit and on the remote

control transmitter are virtually identical, with the exceptions below.

* The SKIP/SEARCH button on the main unit has both the

functions of the SKIP buttons and the SEARCH buttons on the remote control transmitter.

* The PLAY/PAUSE button on the main unit has both the

functions of the PLAY button and the PAUSE button on the remote control transmitter.

FRONT PANEL

PEAKPROG TAPE SPACE INDEX

REPEAT RANDOM

+10123456

SKIP

789

0 TIME

PHONES OUTPUT LEVEL

STOP

PLAY/PAUSE

POWER

OPEN/CLOSE

AUTO

DISPLAY OFF

* ( ) indicates the page number on which the control part is best described.

CDX-880

CDX-580, CDX-480

CDX-580 only (p. 11)

POWER switch (p. 8)

AUTO DISPLAY OFF indicator (p. 11)

POWER switch (p. 8)

OUTPUT LEVEL control (p. 11)

PHONES jack (p. 11)

Display panel

Remote control sensor (p. 20)

POWER switch (p. 8)

AUTO DISPLAY OFF indicator (p. 11)

POWER switch (p. 8)

OUTPUT LEVEL control (p. 11)

PHONES jack (p. 11)

Display panel

Remote control sensor (p. 20)

REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER

DIMMER

TIME

OPEN/CLOSE

PROG

CLEAR

SPACES/

RANDOM

REPEAT

123

7890

SKIP

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

INDEX

OUTPUT LEVEL

–

TAPE PEAK

SYNCHRO

* ( ) indicates the page number on which the control part is best described.

DIMMER button (p. 11)

TAPE button (p. 15)

OPEN/CLOSE button (p. 8)

PROG button (p. 13)

SPACE button (p. 10)

REPEAT button (p. 10)

SKIP buttons (p. 9)

SEARCH buttons (p. 10)

SYNCHRO button (p. 19)

CLEAR button (p. 14)

TIME button (p. 10)

PEAK button (p. 18)

RANDOM button (p. 12)

PAUSE button (p. 9)

PLAY button (p. 8)

STOP button (p. 9)

INDEX button (p. 14)

OUTPUT LEVEL buttons (p. 11)

Numeric buttons (p. 9)

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