Yamaha CDX-993 User Manual

CDX-993

Natural Sound Compact Disc Player

Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA Compact Disc Player.

OWNER’S MANUAL

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FEA TURES

• Random Access Programmable Play

• Random-Sequence Play

• Single T rack/Entire Disc Repeat Play

• Automatic Spacing Capability

• Automatic Programming for Recording to
T ape

• Automatic Peak Level Searching Capability

• CD Synchronized Recording with a
Compatible Y AMAHA T ape Deck

• Adjustable Display Brightness

• Remote Control Capability

• Optical and Coaxial Digital Outputs

CONTENTS

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

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

Identification of Components................................6

Basic Operation....................................................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 .....................................................22

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.

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.

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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.

We W ant 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 exposure from excessive volume
levels.

IMPORT ANT!

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.

CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR UNIT

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, vibration, dust, moisture, or cold.
To avoid humming sounds, locate the unit away from other
electrical appliances, motors, and transformers. 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. Always disconnect the
cords from the AC outlet or other equipment by pulling the
plug itself; never pull on the cord.

6 Do not clean the unit with chemical solvents; this might

damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

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.

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, as

damage or discoloration on the surface of the unit may
result.

9 To prevent damage by lightning, disconnect the power

cord from the AC outlet during an electrical storm.

10 When disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet,

grasp the plug; do not pull the cord.

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 personnel 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.

Laser Diode Properties

• Material: GaAlAs

• Wavelength: 780 nm

• Emission Duration: continuous

• Laser Output: max. 44.6 µW*
* This output is the value measured at a distance of about

200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick­up Block.

FCC INFORMATION (for US customers only)

1. IMPORT ANT 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 Y amaha 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 Y amaha Electronics Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe A ve,
Buena Park, CA 90620.

The above statements apply ONL Y to those products distributed by
Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

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CONNECTIONS

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

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

LINE OUT

VARIABLE FIXED

1 1

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

2

Optical fiber cable
(not included)

1 Connection cord

(included)

• If the placement of this unit creates interference (noise) in
other equipment, such as a tuner, relocate this unit away
from the affected equipment.

CDX-993

T o AC outlet

DIGITAL OUT

3

Connection cord
(not included)

2

Optical fiber cable
(not included)

OPTICAL

CD DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

Amplifier

4

To connect this unit to your amplifier, choose one of the following procedures:

1 When the LINE OUT (analog) terminals of

this unit are used

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

adjusted by using the OUTPUT LEVEL
button on the remote control transmitter (or

OUTPUT LEVEL control on the front panel).

FIXED: The output level of these terminals is not

variable.

• 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 “T APE PB” terminals. For
additional details concerning these connections, refer to
the operation instructions for the amplifier being used.

• The LINE OUT terminals of this unit are numbered 1.
When connecting this unit with a YAMAHA amplifier or
receiver whose terminals on the rear panel are
numbered as 1, 2, 3, etc., connect the LINE OUT
terminals of this unit to the input terminals numbered 1
on the rear of the amplifier or receiver.

2 When the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

terminal(s) of this unit is used

This unit has two DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) terminals on
the front panel and the rear panel.

• Before using the terminal on the rear panel, remove the
terminal’s cover.

• Make the connection from the terminal(s) to the optical
input terminal(s) of an amplifier and/or other digital audio
components by using a commercially available optical
fiber cable(s).
* Use an optical fiber cable that conforms to EIAJ

standards. Other cables might not function correctly.

• Be sure to replace the terminal’s cover when the terminal
on the rear panel is not being used, in order to protect
from dust.

• The terminal(s) can also be connected to the optical
input terminal of a DA T (Digital Audio Tape) deck or MD
(Mini Disc) deck etc. to record a CD directly .

• The output level of these terminals is not variable.

3 When the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) terminal

of this unit is used

• Make the connection from this terminal to the digital
input terminal of an amplifier by using a connection cord.

• The output level of this terminal is not variable.

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IDENTIFICATION OF COMPONENTS

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

FRONT P ANEL

• The control functions on the front panel and on the remote
control transmitter are virtually identical, with the exceptions
below.

POWER switch (p. 8)

Disc Tray (p. 8)

POWER

OPEN/CLOSE

• (PLAY/PAUSE) button on the front panel has both the
functions of the PLAY button and the PAUSE button on the
remote control transmitter.

AUTO DISPLAY OFF indicator (p. 11)

AUTO

DISPLAY OFF

Remote control sensor (p. 20)

Display panel

PROG TAPE PEAK SPACE TIME

[phone]

DIGITAL OUT

Open/close the control door

When it is not necessary to operate controls inside the control door, close the door.

To open the door

To close the door

PHONES

OUTPUT LEVEL

010

REPEAT

RANDOM

OUTPUT LEVEL control (p. 11)

PHONES jack (p. 1 1)

SKIP

SEARCH

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REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER

TAPE button (p. 15)

DIMMER button (p. 1 1)

TIME button (p. 10)

SYNCHRO button (p. 19)

PEAK button (p. 18)

SP ACE button (p. 10)

Number buttons (p. 9)

REPEAT button (p. 12)

OUTPUT LEVEL button (p. 1 1)

STOP button (p. 9)

SYNCHRO

SPACE TAPEPEAK

21

54 6 +I0

87 9 0

OUTPUT LEVEL

–+

STOP PAUSE PLAY

DIMMER TIME

3

REPEAT RANDOM

SEARCH

SKIP

OPEN/

CLOSE

PROGCLEAR

INDEX

OPEN/CLOSE button (p. 8)
CLEAR button (p. 14)

PROG (program) button (p. 13)
INDEX button (p. 14)

RANDOM button (p. 12)
SEARCH button (p. 10)

SKIP button (p. 9)

PLA Y button (p. 8)

P AUSE button (p. 9)

* This manual describes how to operate this unit by using the remote control transmitter. To operate this unit from the front panel, use

the corresponding buttons on the front panel.

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BASIC OPERA TION

21

SPACE TAPEPEAK

SYNCHRO

3

INDEX

PROGCLEAR

OPEN/
CLOSE

87 9 0

54 6+I0

DIMMER TIME

REPEAT RANDOM

SEARCH

SKIP

OUTPUT LEVEL

–+

STOP PAUSE PLAY

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

TOTAL

1

1 Turn the power on.

2 Load a disc.

OPEN/
CLOSE

POWER

POWER

2, 3

4

3 Close the disc tray.

OPEN/

CLOSE

Label side up

AUTO

POWER

DISPLAY OFF

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PLAY

Display information during disc play

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

1 Shows the track number selected or being played.
2 Shows the time displays. (Refer to “Selecting time displays”

on page 10.)

3 Shows the CD track numbers (up to 20). After each track is

played, its corresponding number disappears so that
remaining track numbers can be seen at a glance.

To turn off the power

Press the POWER switch again.
* If you turn on the power again with a CD in the tray, you can

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start playing the CD automatically .

Disc tray

SINGLE

Play will begin from the first track of the disc.

Notes

• After closing the disc tray by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE
button, the display shows the total number of tracks and the
total recorded time of the disc for a few seconds.

• Y ou can also close the disc tray by pressing the PLAY button
(or

button on the front panel), a number button, the
RANDOM button, or by pressing the front edge of the disc
tray gently. If the tray is closed in any of these ways, play will
begin automatically, however, the display will not show the
total number of tracks and the total recorded time of the disc.

To stop play temporarily To stop play completely

English

PAUSE

To resume play , press the PAUSE button again (or press the
PLAY button).

* button on the front panel can also be used to stop

play temporarily or to resume play.

To play a desired track on the disc

DIRECT PLAY

Select a desired track using the number buttons.

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STOP

SKIP PLAY

To skip to a succeeding track, press the SKIP button once
or repeatedly until the desired track number appears.

SKIP

The selected track
number is displayed.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Example: To select track 25,
Press the number +10 button twice, then press the number
5 button once.

+I0

5

(twice)

* If you enter a number that is higher than the last track

number on the disc, the final track is played.

To skip to the beginning of the current track, press the

SKIP

button once.

SKIP

To skip to a preceding track, press the SKIP button
repeatedly until the desired track number appears.

SKIP

• These operations can also be performed when the unit is in
the pause or stop mode.

• When using the SKIP button:

If the button is pressed and held, the track number
continuously changes to higher numbers (or lower
numbers).

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T o advance or reverse play rapidly (MANUAL SEARCH)

T o advance rapidly

SEARCH

• The sound can be heard (although slightly garbled) during

• Manual search can also be performed while disc play is

(Press and hold.)

T o reverse rapidly

SEARCH

(Press and hold.)

Selecting time displays

Y ou can select any of the four time displays by pressing the TIME button.

1 Elapsed time of the track now playing

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

manual search in either direction. This is convenient for
locating a precise position within a track, or for reviewing the
contents quickly .

paused, though no sound will be heard.

4 Total remaining time on the disc

TOTAL

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

REMAIN

2 Remaining time of the track now playing

REMAIN

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Automatic spacing

If you record a disc onto tape with an insufficient time space
between tracks, the tape deck will not be able to perform blank
search operations on the tape correctly. Such a search mistake
of the deck can be prevented by pressing the SPACE button to
insert spaces of about 4 seconds automatically between the
tracks before recording.

SPACE

SPACE

“SPACE” appears
on the display.

TIME

3 Total disc play time

TOTAL

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Note

When the automatic spacing function is in effect, the display of
the total time and of the total remaining time will include each
of the 4 second non-recorded intervals placed between tracks.

To cancel the automatic spacing function

SPACE

“SP ACE” goes off
from the display .

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Changing the brightness of the display

You can change the brightness of the display (or turn off the illumination) by pressing the DIMMER button.

English

During play

Normal illumination

DIMMER

Dim

(Off)

* While the display illumination is off,

the AUTO DISPLAY OFF indicator
on the front panel is illuminated.

AUTO

DISPLAY OFF

When you listen with headphones

Set the OUTPUT LEVEL control on the front panel to “0”
(minimum).
Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack and adjust the
volume by using the OUTPUT LEVEL button (or OUTPUT

LEVEL control on the front panel).

During stopped or paused

Normal illumination

Dim

Dim

(The AUTO DISPLAY OFF indicator lights up.
In this state, if a disc is played, the display illumination
will be turned off.)

PHONES

OUTPUT LEVEL

–+

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RANDOM-SEQUENCE PLAY

The unit can play the tracks on a disc in a random sequence selected by the unit’s microcomputer.

To perform random-sequence play

RANDOM

To cancel random-sequence play

RANDOM

or

STOP

Notes

• This feature will not function during programming, or during
programmed play .

• If the SKIP
play, the next randomly programmed track will be played. If
the SKIP button is pressed, play will return to the
beginning of the current track.

• This indication appears during random track

• Total remaining time on the disc will not be displayed during
random-sequence play .

• If the power is switched off during the random-sequence play,
pressing the POWER switch again to turn the unit on will

automatically restore the random-sequence play . This feature
is useful for timer play .

button is pressed during random-sequence

selection.

REPEAT PLAY

You can play any desired track or the entire disc repeatedly by pressing the REPEA T button. The repeat play mode will change
whenever you press the REPEA T button.

(Off)

SINGLE
REPEAT

FULL
REPEAT

REPEAT

SINGLE REPEAT

A single track is repeatedly played.
* This is also available in the programmed-play mode and the

random-sequence play mode.

* If the repeat play mode is switched off, the programmed-play

mode or the random-sequence play mode will be resumed.

FULL REPEAT

All tracks (the entire disc) are played repeatedly .
* In the programmed-play mode, all programmed tracks are

repeatedly played.

* In the random-sequence play mode, all randomly sequenced

tracks are repeatedly played in the same order.

* If the power is switched off during FULL REPEAT play mode,

pressing the POWER switch again to turn the unit on will
automatically restore FULL REPEAT play.

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PROGRAM PLAY

By programming tracks, you can enjoy listening to your favorite tracks in any desired order. As many as 40 tracks can be
programmed in sequence.

English

1 Stop the unit.

2

PROG

STOP

PROGRAM

TOTAL

3

SYNCHRO

SPACE TAPEPEAK

OUTPUT LEVEL

–+

STOP PAUSE PLAY

OPEN/

DIMMER TIME

CLOSE

21

54 6+I0

87 9 0

PROGCLEAR

3

INDEX

REPEAT RANDOM

SEARCH

SKIP

2

41

3 Program a desired track by pressing the corresponding

number button.

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* Repeat this operation to program more tracks. You can

select the same track again.

4

PLAY

Flashes.

Display information during programming

PROGRAM

TOTAL

PROGRAM

TOTAL

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 Shows the program number for the track to be entered

next.

2 Shows the selected track number.
3 Shows the total time of the tracks currently programmed.
4 Shows only the numbers of programmed tracks.

Notes

• In step 2, if “P-01” does not appear on the display , press the
TIME button.

• If, during programming, the TIME button is pressed, the
program number display is changed to display the total time
of the programmed tracks. To return to the previous display,
press the TIME button again.

• The SKIP (

and ) button can be used during

Program Play to skip to tracks within the program.

• The SEARCH ( and ) button can be used during
Program Play to search all tracks, including unprogrammed
tracks.

• You can insert a pause in your program by pressing the
T APE button instead of a number button. (In this case,

B” appears on the display .)

“

* If the total time becomes 100 minutes or more, the highest

position of a figure will not be displayed.

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To stop Program Play

T o correct program data

Press the STOP button. The first programmed track number will
be displayed.
To resume play , press the PLAY button. Play will begin from the
beginning of the program.

1. Follow the procedure described in “To check program

data.”

2. Display the track number to be corrected by pressing the

SKIP button.

3. Press a number button to select a track to replace the one

T o check program data

displayed. The previously programmed track will be cleared
from the memory and the new one will be programmed.

1. Press the STOP button to stop the program play .

2. Press the PROG button.

4. After the correction has been completed, press the PROG

button or the PLAY button.

3. Press the SKIP button. Each time you press this
button, the track number and the program number are

T o cancel a program sequence

displayed in the order of the program. When you want to
check the preceding tracks, press the SKIP

button.

There are three methods, as described below.

• Press the STOP button or the CLEAR button while the unit is
stopped.

• Open the disc tray.

• Switch off the power.

INDEX SEARCH

If the disc includes index numbers, play can be started from any desired index number .

DIMMER TIME

3

REPEAT RANDOM

SEARCH

SKIP

CLOSE

INDEX

OPEN/

PROGCLEAR

2

1, 3

SYNCHRO

SPACE TAPEPEAK

OUTPUT LEVEL

–+

STOP PAUSE PLAY

21

54 6 +I0

87 9 0

1 Select a track which has index numbers.

2

INDEX

3 Select the desired index number.

14

5

INDEX

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

6

T o cancel the index search function

Press the INDEX button.

Notes

• Not all discs have index numbers. The index system is a
method for sub-dividing tracks into smaller divisions (for
example, the movements within classical symphonies) for
easier location of those parts. The liner notes with the disc
usually tell if such index numbers are included.

• If an index number is selected that is higher than any index
number on that disc, play will start from the last index
number point on the disc.

• For some discs, play may begin slightly prior to the actual
designated index point.

• If the disc has no encoded index points, play will begin from
the start of the selected track.

• The index number can be designated only while “INDEX”
appears on the display.

TRACK PROGRAMMING FOR RECORDING TO TAPE

The unit can automatically program tracks considering the tape’s total time. This convenient feature can help you to program tracks
so that they fit onto the tape with the least amount of unrecorded space remaining at the end of each side (A and B) of the tape.

L Automatic tape-programming

The unit can automatically program tracks on a disc in their
original order.

3

2
5

SYNCHRO

SPACE TAPEPEAK

OUTPUT LEVEL

–+

STOP PAUSE PLAY

DIMMER TIME

21

3

54 6+I0

87 9 0

REPEAT RANDOM

SEARCH

SKIP

INDEX

OPEN/
CLOSE

PROGCLEAR

4
7

4 Otherwise, you can enter the tape’s total possible

recording time manually .
Example: For a C-64 tape (32 minutes on each side)

6

4

+

5 Press the REPEAT button.

REPEAT

1 6, 7

The unit automatically programs tracks for side A and side
B separately considering the tape’s total time.

1 Stop the unit.

STOP

6 Begin recording on the tape deck and press the

PLAY button on this unit at the same time.

English

* The peak level searching function of this unit is useful for

adjusting the recording level on the tape deck. (Refer to
page 18.)

2 You can automatically insert additional time space

between tracks. (Refer to page 10.)

SPACE

SPACE

3 Enter the tape’s total possible recording time.

TAPE

You can select any of four tape lengths by pressing the

T APE button.

7 The unit will pause at the end of side A of the tape.

Turn the tape over to side B, resume recording and, at
the same time, press the PLAY or PAUSE button on this
unit.

Notes

• All the tracks may not be programmed if the tape’s length is

not enough. To program all tracks, use a longer tape.

• In step 5, you can check the program data for side A and

side B.

PROGRAM
A

1 2 3 4 5

1 The total number of programmed tracks of each side

appears momentarily when the automatic programming is
finished. Then the first programmed track number for side
A reappears.

2 Shows the total time of programmed tracks for each side.
3 Shows the side of the tape.
4 Shows the programmed track numbers for each side.

TOTAL

TAPE

(Off)

• To check, cancel or correct program data, refer to page 14.

* In checking the program data, note that “Pu” appears

between track numbers for side A and side B.

• Y ou can use “CD SYNCHRONIZED RECORDING” if you

have a YAMAHA tape deck with this function. In step 6 and 7,
press the SYNCHRO button then press the PLAY button on
this unit’s remote control transmitter . Recording automatically
begins. (For details, refer to page 19.)

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L Manual tape-programming

For recording tracks in any desired order onto a tape.

4

DIMMER TIME

3

REPEAT RANDOM

SEARCH

SKIP

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1 Follow steps 1 – 4 on page 15.

5 Select the track numbers to be recorded on side B in

any desired order.

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6 Begin recording on the tape deck and press the PLAY

button on this unit at the same time.

7 The unit will pause at the end of side A of the tape.

Turn the tape over to side B, resume recording and, at
the same time, press the PLAY or PAUSE button on this
unit.

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PROG

The track numbers you can program flash.

PROGRAM
A

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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REMAIN

3 Select the track numbers to be recorded on side A in

any desired order.

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The selected track numbers stop flashing and remain lit. If
a track is too long to fit on the remaining portion of side A,
the number stops flashing and disappears. You can not
program a number that stops flashing and disappears.

4 When track selection for side A is finished, press the

TAPE button.

Notes

• If, in step 3 or 5, “E rr” appears on the display, the track
number just selected cannot be programmed because there
is not enough time remaining on 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.

• In step 3 or 5, each time a selection is made, the track number
and the tape’s remaining time will be displayed, and then the
display will change to indicate the next program number.

• Y ou can use “CD SYNCHRONIZED RECORDING” if you
have a YAMAHA tape deck with this function. In step 6 and 7,
press the SYNCHRO button then press the PLAY button on
this unit’s control transmitter . Recording automatically begins.
(For details, refer to page 19.)

• To check, cancel or correct program data, refer to page 14.
* In checking the program data, note that “Pu” appears

between track numbers for side A and side B.

• A maximum of 40 tracks can be programed. A pause is
counted as one track.

A pause is inserted.

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TAPE

PROGRAM

B

2 3 5 6 7 9 11

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L Automatic Random Program tape recording

The unit can automatically program tracks in random order for recording to tape.

Notes

• Because the programmed data changes every time the
RANDOM button is pressed, the amount of time remaining at
the end of the tape also changes accordingly.

• If the tape’s length is not enough, not all tracks can be
programmed. In this case, exchange the tape for a longer
one.

• In step 2, you can check the program data for side A and
side B.

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SYNCHRO

SPACE TAPEPEAK

OUTPUT LEVEL

–+

STOP PAUSE PLAY

DIMMER TIME

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1 Follow steps 1 – 4 on page 15.

1 The total number of programmed tracks of each side

2

appears momentarily when the automatic programming is
finished. Then the first programmed track number for side

RANDOM

A reappears.

2 Shows the total time of programmed tracks for each side.
3 Shows the side of the tape.
4 Shows the programmed track numbers for each side.

• To check, cancel or correct program data, refer to page 14.

The unit will automatically program tracks for side A and
side B separately considering the tape’s total time.

* In checking the program data, note that “Pu” appears

between track numbers for side A and side B.

• Y ou can use “CD SYNCHRONIZED RECORDING” if your

3 Begin recording on the tape deck and at the same time,

press the PLAY button on this unit.

tape deck has this function. In step 3 and 4, press the
SYNCHRO button then press the PLAY button on this unit’s
remote control transmitter. Recording automatically begins.
(For details, refer to page 19.)

4 The unit will pause at the end of side A of the tape.

Turn the tape over to side B. Resume recording and, at
the same time, press the PLAY or P AUSE button on this
unit.

PROGRAM
A

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

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Automatic searching for the peak level on a disc

This convenient feature automatically finds level peak in the source. It then plays the peak repeatedly for a few moments in order for
you to adjust the recording level on the tape deck, before you begin recording.

1 Stop the unit.

2

STOP

PEAK

2

1

SYNCHRO

SPACE TAPEPEAK

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To cancel this function

Press the STOP button. (Some other buttons can also be used
to cancel this function.)

Notes

• Sound peak levels are randomly selected by this unit’s
internal microcomputer. Therefore, even if a peak search is
performed twice or more on the same disc, the same peak
may not be selected each time. However, this will not greatly
affect the adjustment of recording levels.

• In Program Play mode, this feature functions with
programmed tracks only . If Program Play is being performed,
first press the STOP button, and then press the PEAK
button. If Program Play is not being performed, press only
the PEAK button.

PEAK

The peak level search is performed on the disc.

PEAK

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

PEAK

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Next, the part where the source level peaks is repeatedly
played. Adjust the recording level on the tape deck
listening to this sound.

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REPEAT

REPEAT

CD SYNCHRONIZED RECORDING

This unit can perform automatic synchronized CD to tape recording. With this function, you can record a CD on tape very easily and
more precisely.
This recording method requires a YAMAHA tape deck compatible with this function. (Refer to the tape deck’s operation manual to
know whether it is compatible or not.)
* This unit and the tape deck must be placed near each other so that both can receive the signals from this unit’s remote control

transmitter.

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1 Load the disc.

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POWER

2 Load a tape on the tape deck.

*The peak level search function of this unit is useful for

adjusting the recording level on the tape deck. (Refer
to page 18.)

AUTO

DISPLAY OFF

SYNCHRO

SPACE TAPEPEAK

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4 If necessary, select a desired track.

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PLAY

3

SYNCHRO

This unit enters into the pause mode, and the tape deck
enters into the REC/PAUSE mode.
* In this mode, the time display on this unit flashes on and

off.

Both CD play and tape deck recording begin.
* CD play begins a little later than recording starts.

6 If you want to stop recording temporarily and restart

recording from a desired track, follow steps 3 – 5 again.

To cancel this function

Press the STOP button.

Notes

• To finish or stop the recording, press the stop button on your
tape deck.

• A programmed sequence of tracks can also be recorded with
this function, instead of recording an entire disc. (Refer to
page 13 – 14 for the programming procedure.)

• This function can also be used together with the automatic
tape-programming function. (Refer to page 15 – 17.)

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NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER

Battery installation

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1

3

Battery replacement

If you find that the remote control transmitter must be used
closer to the main unit than usual, the batteries are weak.
Replace both batteries with new ones.

Notes

• Use only AA, R6, UM-3 batteries for replacement.

• Be sure the polarities are correct. (See the illustration inside
the battery compartment.)

• Remove the batteries if the remote control transmitter will not
be used for an extended period of time.

• If batteries leak, dispose of them immediately. Avoid touching
the leaked material or letting it come in contact with clothing,
etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before
installing new batteries.

Remote control transmitter operation range

Remote control
sensor

Within approximately
6 m (19.7 feet)

30°

Notes

• There should be no large obstacles between the remote
control transmitter and the main unit.

• If the remote control sensor is directly illuminated by strong
lighting (especially an inverter type of fluorescent lamp etc.),
it might cause the remote control transmitter not to work
correctly. In this case, reposition the main unit to avoid direct
lighting.

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NOTES ABOUT HANDLING COMPACT DISCS

• This compact disc player is designed only for playing
compact discs bearing the
any other type of disc into the unit.
The unit will also play 8-cm (3-inch) compact discs.

• To remove a disc from its storage case, open the case and
then press down at the center; with a finger through the
center hole and the outer edges held as shown in the
illustration, lift the disc out carefully .

• Always handle the disc with care so that its surface is not
scratched.

mark. Never attempt to load

• Compact discs are not affected by small particles of dust or
fingerprints on their playing surface, but even so they should
be kept clean. Wipe by using a clean, dry cloth. Do not wipe
with a circular motion; wipe straight outward from the center.

• Do not try to clean the disc’s surface by using any type of
disc cleaner, record spray, anti-static spray or liquid, or any
other chemical-based liquid, because such substances might
irreparably damage the disc’s surface.

• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight, high temperature or
high humidity for a long period of time, because these might
warp or otherwise damage the disc.

No!

• Compact discs are not subjected to wear during play , but
damage to the disc surface when the disc is being handled
can adversely affect the disc’s play.

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To play a 8-cm (3-inch) CD

Place it in the inner recessed area of the disc tray. Do not put a
normal (12-cm/5-inch) CD on top of a 8-cm CD.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If the 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 be corrected, 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.

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SYMPTOM

The player does not switch ON when
the POWER switch is pressed.

It happens that this unit does not
work normally .

The disc tray does not close
completely .

Play does not begin.

Play is delayed, or begins at the
wrong place.

No sound.

Sound “skips.”

Sound “hums.”

Noise from a nearby tuner.
Noise from inside of the disc tray .
The remote control transmitter does

not work.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The power cord is not connected or not
completely connected.

There is an influence of strong external
noise (lightning, excessive static
electricity, etc.) or a misoperation was
performed while using this unit.

A foreign object is obstructing the tray.

The disc is damaged.

There is moisture on the laser pickup.

The disc has been loaded upside down.
The disc is dirty.
The disc may be scratched or damaged.

Improper output cable connections.

Improper amplifier operation.

The player is being subjected to
vibrations or impacts.

The disc is dirty.
Improper cable connections.

The tuner is too close to the player.
The disc may be warped.
The batteries of this remote control

transmitter are too weak.
Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter

type of fluorescent lamp etc.) is striking
the remote control sensor of the main
unit.

REMEDY

Securely connect the power cord.

Turn this unit power off and disconnect
the AC power from the AC outlet. After
about 30 seconds have passed, connect
the power and try again.

Carefully check the disc tray and remove
the foreign object.

Check the disc carefully; replace it if
necessary.

Wait 20 to 30 minutes after switching the
unit ON before trying to play a disc.

Reload the disc with the label side up.
Clean the disc.
Check the disc carefully; replace it if

necessary.
Connect the cables properly . If the

problem persists, the cables may be
defective.

Set the amplifier controls to the correct
input selection.

Relocate the player.

Clean the disc.
Securely connect the audio cables. If the

problem persists, the cables may be
defective.

Move the tuner and player farther apart.
Replace the disc.
Replace the batteries with new ones.

Change position of the main unit.

To prevent a malfunction of this unit

• Do not use any non standard shaped CD (heart etc.) available on the market, because it may damage the unit.

• Do not use a CD with tape, seals, or paste on it, because damage to the unit may result.

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SPECIFICATIONS

AUDIO SECTION

Frequency response ...........................2 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.3 dB

Harmonic distortion + noise (1 kHz)............... 0.002% or less

S/N ratio ........................................................... 118 dB or more

Dynamic range .................................................. 98 dB or more

Wow & flutter .....................................................Unmeasurable

Output voltage (1 kHz, 0 dB)

VARIABLE..................................................... 2.0 ±0.5 V max.

FIXED .....................................................................2.0 ±0.5 V

Headphones output (–20 dB) ..............300 ±60 mV/150 ohms

GENERAL

Power requirements

Australia model................................................. 240 V, 50 Hz

Europe and U.K. models .................................. 230 V, 50 Hz

General model.........................110/120/220/240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption ......................................................... 20 W

Dimensions (W × H × D).......................... 435 × 117 × 388 mm

(17-1/4” × 4-5/8” × 15-3/8”)

Weight ....................................................... 9.6 kg (21 lbs. 3 oz)

Accessories ....................................................Connection cord

Remote control transmitter

Batteries (size AA, R6, UM-3)

Please note that all specifications are subject to change
without notice.

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