Yamaha CDC-655, CDC-555 User Manual

CDC-655/555

Natural Sound Compact Disc Player

Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA Compact Disc Player.

OWNER’S MANUAL

CONTENTS

.........................................Safety Instructions	2	...............................................Index Search			16
........................................................Features	4	......................CD Synchronized Recording			17
..................................................Connections	5	Track Programming for Recording to Tape
.........................Identification of Components	6		for CDC-655 only	.......................................	18
.............................................Basic Operation	8	.....Notes about the Remote Control Transmitter			22
.............................Random-Sequence Play	13	........Notes about Handling Compact Discs			22
...............................................Program Play	14	...........................................Troubleshooting			23
.................................................Repeat Play	16	..............................................Specifications			23

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

• Explanation of Graphical Symbols

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

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

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

1Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.

2Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3Heed Warnings – All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4Follow Instructions – All operating and other instructions should be followed.

5Water 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.

6Carts 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.

7Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The unit should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

8Ventilation – 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.

9Heat – The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances that produce heat.

10Power 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.

11Power-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.

12Cleaning – The unit should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.

13Nonuse Periods – The power cord of the unit should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

14Object 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.

15Damage 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.

16Servicing – 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.

17Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.

18Grounding or Polarization – Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization is not defeated.

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

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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT

1To ensure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.

2Install 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.

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

4Never open the cabinet. If a foreign object drops into the set, contact your dealer.

5Do 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.

6Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents; this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

7Be 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 FOR CARRYING THIS UNIT

Be sure not to carry or tip the unit with discs remaining in it.

CAUTION FOR MOVING THIS UNIT

When moving this unit, first remove all discs from the disc tray and close the tray by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button, and then switch off the power after you confirm that the display indicates as follows.

Never switch off the power if the display is not pictured as above, otherwise the unit will get out of order during moving because the internal mechanism is not locked.

WARNING

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

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

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

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FCC INFORMATION

	1. IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!	Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that
	This product, when installed as indicated in the	interference will not occur in all installations. If this product
	instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC	is found to be the source of interference, which can be
	requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by	determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try
	Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to	to eliminate the problem by using one of the following
	use the product.	measures:
	2. IMPORTANT : When connecting this product to	Relocate either this product or the device that is being
	accessories and/or another product use only high quality	affected by the interference.
	shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product	Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit
	MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions.
		breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
	Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC
		In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the
	authorization to use this product in the USA.
	3. NOTE : This product has been tested and found to	antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead,
		change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.
	comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations,
		If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory
	Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with
	these requirements provides a reasonable level of	results, please contact the local retailer authorized to
	assurance that your use of this product in a residential	distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the
	environment will not result in harmful interference with	appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics
	other electronic devices.	Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA
	This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if	90620.
	not installed and used according to the instructions	The above statements apply ONLY to those products
	found in the users manual, may cause interference	distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its
	harmful to the operation of other electronic devices.	subsidiaries.

FEATURES

●5-Disc Carousel Auto-changer

●Full Opening Disc Tray for Changing 5 Discs at a Time

●PLAYXCHANGE; Disc Changing Capability while Playing Another

●Random Access Programmable Play

●Random-Sequence Play

●Single Track/Entire Disc/All Disc Repeat Play

●Display Brightness Changing Capability

●Remote Control Capability

●Disc Scanning Capability Useful for Disc Searching or Disc Checking

●CD Synchronized Recording with a Compatible YAMAHA Tape Deck

CDC-655 only

●Automatic Programming for Recording to Tape

●Automatic Peak Level Searching Capability

●Optical Digital Output

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CONNECTIONS

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

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

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

CDC-555

LINE OUT

L

R

To AC outlet

CDC-655

LINE OUT	DIGITAL
	AUDIO
	OUT
	OPTICAL

L

R

To AC outlet

Optical fiber cable

(not included)

Connection cord(included)

Amplifier

OPTICAL

CD	DIGITAL IN

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

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

●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.

●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.

CDC-655 only

●Adjust the level of signals output into an amplifier, etc. by using the OUTPUT LEVEL buttons.

CDC-655 only

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

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

●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.

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

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

●This terminal can also be connected to the optical input terminal of a digital audio tape deck (DAT) etc. to record CD onto tape directly.

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IDENTIFICATION OF COMPONENTS

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

FRONT PANEL

*Control functions other than shown below are the same with the corresponding ones 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.

*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.

CDC-655

POWER switch (p. 8)				PHONES jack (p. 12)
				PLAYXCHANGE button (p. 9)
	Disc tray (p. 8)
			DISC-select buttons (p. 8)

NATURAL SOUND COMPACT DISC PLAYER
											PLAYXCHANGE		OPEN/CLOSE
											STOP		PLAY/
													PAUSE
							DISC				SKIP/SEARCH
PROG				I	2		3	4		5
POWER
+I0	I	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	OUTPUT LEVEL		PHONES
											DOWN	UP
										PEAK

Display panel Remote control sensor (p. 22)

PEAK button (p. 21)

OUTPUT LEVEL control (p. 12) (“UP” is identical with “+” and “DOWN” with “–” of the OUTPUT LEVEL buttons on the remote control transmitter.)

CDC-555

POWER switch (p. 8)

PLAYXCHANGE button (p. 9)

Disc tray (p. 8)		DISC-select buttons (p. 8)

NATURAL SOUND COMPACT DISC PLAYER
					PLAYXCHANGE	OPEN/CLOSE
					STOP	PLAY/
						PAUSE
		DISC			SKIP/SEARCH
I	2	3	4	5
POWER

Display panel

Remote control sensor (p. 22)

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

REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER

TAPE button (p. 18)

CLEAR button (p. 15)

OPEN/CLOSE button (p. 8)

PROG button (p. 14)

Numeric buttons (p. 10)

DISC SKIP buttons (p. 8)

SKIP buttons (p. 10)

SEARCH buttons (p. 10)

SYNCHRO button (p. 17)

CDC-655

TAPE

CDC-555

CLEAR

		DIMMER	TIME
		REPEAT	RANDOM
1	2	3	MODE
4	5	6	+10
7	8	9	0
DISC SKIP		DISC
		SCAN
	SKIP	PAUSE	PLAY
	SEARCH	INDEX	STOP
		– OUTPUT LEVEL +
	SYNCHRO

DIMMER button (p. 12)

TIME button (p. 11)

REPEAT button (p. 16)

RANDOM button (p. 13)

Disc play MODE-select button (p. 8)

DISC SCAN button (p. 11)

PAUSE button (p. 9)

PLAY button (p. 8)

STOP button (p. 9)

INDEX button (p.16)

CDC-655 only

OUTPUT LEVEL buttons (p. 12)

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This manual describes how to operate this unit by using the remote control transmitter.

To operate this unit on the front panel, use the corresponding buttons on the front panel.

BASIC OPERATION

CDC-655		CDC-555
2, 3	OPEN/CLOSE DIMMER TIME	2, 3	OPEN/CLOSE DIMMER TIME
	PROG TAPE REPEAT RANDOM		PROG CLEAR REPEAT RANDOM

		1	2	3	MODE	4		1	2	3	MODE	4
		4	5	6	+10			4	5	6	+10
		7	8	9	0			7	8	9	0
	5	DISC SKIP		DISC			5	DISC SKIP		DISC
						5						5
				SCAN						SCAN
			SKIP	PAUSE	PLAY				SKIP	PAUSE	PLAY
	1		SEARCH	INDEX	STOP				SEARCH	INDEX	STOP
1					4 Select the disc play mode (1DISC or 5DISC) while
						watching the display.
	POWER
							MODE			1DISC 5DISC
								Shows the selected disc
								mode.
					“1DISC” mode:		The unit will play a designated disc only.
2					“5DISC” mode:		The unit will play all discs in the tray in
							sequence.
	Label side
					5 Start play from the first track of the disc 1.
	upward
	OPEN/CLOSE							PLAY
		Disc tray			* If necessary, select a desired disc by using the DISC SKIP
					buttons or a DISC-select button.
3										DISC
						DISC SKIP		2		3	4
	Close the disc tray						or
	OPEN/CLOSE
								(On the front panel)
							PLAY

To turn off the power

Press the POWER button again.

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