Yamaha Audio CDC-835 User Manual

CDC-835

Natural Sound Compact Disc Player

5-Disc Carousel Auto-changer

PLAYXCHANGE; Disc changing capability while playing another

Random Access Programmable Play

Random-Sequence Play

Single Track/Entire Disc/All Disc Repeat Play

Program Data Filing Capability

5-Mode Digital Equalizer

10-Disc Relay Play by Connecting Two CDC-835s

Display Brightness Changing Capability

Concealed Control Panel

Remote Control Capability

Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA compact disc player.

OWNER’S MANUAL

CONTENTS

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

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

Identification of Components................... 5

Loading the Disc/Disc Play...................... 6

Random-Sequence Play ....................... 11

Program Play......................................... 12

Repeat Play........................................... 16

Index Search ......................................... 16

Track Programming for

Recording to Tape............................... 17

Relay Play ............................................. 20

Notes about the Remote Control

Transmitter Notes about Handling Compact Discs... 22

Troubleshooting..................................... 23

Specifications ........................................ 23

........................................... 22

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.

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.

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.

CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING 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, 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.

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 has turned as follows.

Never switch off the power if the display does not turn 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.

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.

FCC INFORMATION

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.

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.

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.

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.

CONNECTIONS

To AC outlet

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

OFF

2nd CHANGER

INPUT

MAIN

2nd

CONTROL

LINE OUT

RELAY PLAY

COAXIAL

DIGITAL IN

●

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.

➊

➋

Connection cord

Connection cord (included)

●

If you use the DIGITAL OUTPUT (COAXIAL) terminal for the connection, be sure to set the DIGITAL OUT ON/OFF switch on the rear of this unit to the “ON” position. Otherwise, this switch should be set to the “OFF” position.

This unit

To AC outlet

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 ( ➊)

●

Be sure to set the DIGITAL OUT ON/OFF switch on the rear of this unit to the “OFF” position.

●

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

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

●

Be sure to set the DIGITAL OUT ON/OFF switch on the rear of this unit to the “ON” position.

●

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.

●

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

and cannot be adjusted. such terminals, use the “TAPE PB” terminals. For additional details concerning these connections, refer to the operation instructions for the amplifier being used.

●

Adjust the level of signals output into an amplifier, etc. by using the OUTPUT LEVEL control. * Switching the DIGITAL OUT ON/OFF switch on the rear

panel resets the adjusted LINE OUT (analog) output level to maximum.

Amplifier

FRONT PANEL

PLAY

OPEN/ CLOSE

DEQ

DISPLAY

CLASSIC

VOCAL

JAZZ

ROCK

TIME

PROG

TAPE

CLEAR

FLAT

FILE

DIMMER

3 +10

456

789

D-MODE

S/F REP

RANDOM

DISC1

INDEX

DISC SKIP

PAUSE

STOP

DOWN

OUTPUT LEVEL

DISC2

DISC3 DISC4

DISC5

DISC1 DISC2

DISC3

DISC4

DISC5

SKIP

REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER

select button

TIME

display mode-

Display panel

Remote control sensor

POWER

switch

Disc tray

OPEN/CLOSE

button

DISC SKIP

STOP

button

PLAYXCHANGE

PLAY/PAUSE

DISC

-select buttons

RANDOM button

PHONES

jack

REPEAT

button

-select button

LEVEL

control

PROG

button

SKIP

button

OUTPUT

Disc play

MODE

POWER

FILE

SAVE

AUTO DISPLAY OFF

TIME

1234 5

SKIP

+101234567890

PROG TAPE

PLAYXCHANGE

OPEN/CLOSE

PLAY/ PAUSE

STOP

DISC SKIP

FILE

MODE

REPEAT

RANDOM

OUTPUT LEVEL

DOWN UP

PHONES

CLEAR

DEQ

CLASSIC

VOCAL

JAZZ

ROCK

DISC

DEQ (DIGITAL EQUALIZER) button

Numeric buttons

TAPEbutton

FILEbutton

CLEARbutton

IDENTIFICATION OF COMPONENTS

REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER

The control functions on the main unit and on the remote control transmitter are virtually identical, with the exceptions described below.

D-MODE button (identical with the disc play MODEselect button on the main unit.)

DISC-select buttons for the 2nd CD player used in relay play. (Refer to page 20.)

DIMMER button S/F REP button

(identical with the REPEAT button on the main unit.)

INDEX button

* 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 DEQ (DIGITAL EQUALIZER) button on the

main unit is divided into five buttons with individual functions on the remote control transmitter. (Refer to page 8.)

LOADING THE DISC/DISC PLAY

1234 5

DISC

Label side upward

Disc tray

2,4

3,6 6

Select the disc play mode (DISC MODE: SINGLE or ALL) while watching the display.

Shows the selected disc mode.

“SINGLE” mode: The unit will play a designated disc only. “ALL” mode: The unit will play all discs in the tray in

sequence.

Notes

●

After closing the disc tray by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button in the stop mode or after selecting any disc by using the DISC SKIP button, the display shows the total number of tracks and the total recorded time of the disc to be played for a few seconds.

* If necessary, select a desired disc by using a DISC-select

button or the DISC SKIP button.

●

Additionally, you can close the disc tray by pressing the

PLAY/PAUSE button, a DISC-select button, a numeric

button or the RANDOM button, or by pressing the front edge

of the disc tray gently. If the tray is closed in these ways,

play will begin automatically, however, the display will not

show the total number of tracks and the total recorded time

of the first disc to be played.

PLAYXCHANGE

During play, you can open the disc tray by pressing the PLAYXCHANGE button without interrupting disc play. However, in this case, pressing the DISC SKIP button has no effect.

To stop play temporarily

34 5 6 78

➀➁➂ ➃

➄

34 5 6 78

* To resume play, press the PLAY/PAUSE button again

(or press the PLAY or PAUSE button on the remote control transmitter).

To play a desired track on the disc

To stop play completely

DIRECT PLAY

Select a desired track by using the numeric buttons.

The selected track number is displayed.

Example: To select track 25 Press ➀twice, then immediately press ➁once.

➀

* If a track number higher than the highest track number on the

disc is selected, the last track on the disc will be played.

➁

SKIP PLAY

●

To play from the beginning of the track following the one

now playing

●

To play from the beginning of the track now playing

●

To play from the beginning of the track before the one now

playing

(twice)

* These operations can also be performed when the unit is in

the pause or stop mode.

Display information at disc play

Encloses the tray number of the disc standing by to be

➀

played or the disc now playing. Shows the tray numbers with discs.

➁

Shows the track number to be played.

➂

Shows the time displays. (Refer to “Selecting time

➃

displays” on page 9.) Displays the numbers that correspond to the numbers of

➄

the tracks (as high as number 20) on the disc. After each track is played, its corresponding number disappears so the number of remaining tracks (and their numbers) can be seen at a glance.

To advance or reverse play rapidly (MANUAL SEARCH)

DEQ

CLASSIC

VOCAL

JAZZ

ROCK

DEQ

CLASSIC

VOCAL

JAZZ

ROCK

FLAT

To advance rapidly

(press and hold)

To reverse rapidly

(press and hold)

Using the built-in DIGITAL EQUALIZER (DEQ)

●

The sound can be heard (although slightly garbled) during

manual search in either direction. This is convenient for

locating a precise position within a track, or for reviewing the

contents quickly.

●

Manual search can also be performed while disc play is

paused, though no sound will be heard.

If desired, select any DEQ-mode suitable for the source sound.

On the front panel

Pressing the DEQ button will switch the mode in turn. The indicator for the selected mode will illuminate. [No illumination shows that the DIGITAL EQUALIZER is turned off (FLAT).]

On the remote control transmitter

Press any desired DEQ-mode select button.

CLASSIC More expanded sound is gained.

It is suitable for listening to classic music, etc.

VOCAL Vocal part of the source sound is emphasized. JAZZ You can enjoy acoustic image of the source

sound with much presence.

ROCK Low range and high range of the source sound

are somewhat emphasized. It is suitable for listening to rock or pop music.

FLAT The source sound is played back without any

DIGITAL EQUALIZER effect.

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