Yamaha Audio CDC-845 User Manual

CDC-845 / 745

Natural Sound Compact Disc Player

PLAYXCHANGE; Disc Changing Capability while Playing Another

Random Access Programmable Play

Single Track/Entire Disc/All Disc Repeat Play

Automatic Peak Level Searching Capability

Disc Scanning Capability Useful for Disc Searching or Disc Checking

Display Brightness Changing Capability

CD Synchronized Recording with a Compatible YAMAHA Tape Deck

Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA Compact Disc Player.

5-Disc Carousel Auto-Changer

Random-Sequence Play

Automatic Tape-Programming

Program Data Filing Capability

Optical Digital Output

Remote Control Capability

OWNER’S MANUAL

CONTENTS

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

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

Identification of Components.... 5

Loading Discs/Disc Play........... 7

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

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

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

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

Track Programming for

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

CD Synchronized Recording...21 Notes about the Remote

Control Transmitter................. 22

Notes about Handling

Compact Discs....................... 22

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

LINE OUT

CD DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

OPTICAL

●

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.

➊

➋

●

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

Optical fiber cable (not included)

This unit

To AC outlet

Connection cord (included)

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 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.

●

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

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

* Use an optical fiber cable that conforms to EIAJ

standards. Other cables might not function correctly.

●

When this terminal is used for the connection, set the OUTPUT LEVEL control to maximum.

Amplifier

IDENTIFICATION OF COMPONENTS

DIMMER

TIME

OPEN/CLOSE

PROG

TAPE

MODE

123

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PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

INDEX

OUTPUT LEVEL

–

RANDOM

SKIP

SYNCHRO

REPEAT

DISC SKIP

DISC SCAN

INDEX button (p. 16)

SYNCHRO

button (p. 21)

OUTPUT LEVEL buttons (p. 10) (“+” is identical with “UP” and “–” with “DOWN” of the OUTPUT LEVEL control on the main unit.)

DISC SCAN button (p. 9)

DIMMER button (p. 10)

TIME display mode select button (p. 9)

Display panel

Remote control sensor

(p. 22)

POWER switch (p. 7)

Disc tray (p. 7)

OPEN/CLOSE button (p. 7)

DISC SKIP button (p. 7)

STOP button (p. 8)

PLAYXCHANGE

button (p. 7)

PLAY/PAUSE

button (p. 7)

DISC-select buttons (p. 7)

RANDOM

button (p. 11)

PHONES jack (p. 10)

PROG button (p. 12)

SEARCH button (p. 9)

SKIP button (p. 8)

OUTPUT LEVEL button (p. 10)

Disc play MODE select button (p. 7)

POWER

FILE

SAVE

AUTO DISPLAY OFF

TIME

12345

SKIP

+101234567890

PROG TAPE

PLAYXCHANGE

OPEN/CLOSE

PLAY/ PAUSE

STOP

DISC SKIP

FILE/SAVE

MODE

REPEAT

RANDOM

OUTPUT LEVEL

DOWN UP

PHONES

CLEAR

DISC

Numeric buttons (p. 8)

TAPE button (p. 17)

FILE/SAVE button (p. 14)

CLEAR button (p. 13)

PEAK button (p. 20)

REPEAT

button (p. 16)

PEAK

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FRONT PANEL

REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER

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

* 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.

* Remote control transmitter has two DISC

SKIP buttons. Pressing each button will search discs in the direction shown by the arrow.

This manual mainly describes how to operate this unit by using the front panel buttons. To operate this unit on the remote control transmitter, use buttons with the same name as those on the front panel.

OPEN/CLOSE

button (p. 7)

DISC SKIP

STOP button (p. 8)

PLAY/PAUSE button (p. 7)

PLAYXCHANGE button (p. 7)

RANDOM button (p. 11)

PHONES jack (p. 10)

REPEAT button (p. 16)

OUTPUT LEVEL button (p. 10)

PROG button (p. 12)

SEARCH button (p. 9)

SKIP button (p. 8)

TIME display mode

select button (p. 9)

Display panel

Remote control sensor (p. 22)

POWER

switch (p. 7)

Disc tray (p. 7)

DISC-select buttons (p. 7)

MODE-select button (p. 7)

POWER

FILE

SAVE

AUTO DISPLAY OFF

TIME

12345

SKIP

+101234567890

PROG TAPE

PLAYXCHANGE

OPEN/CLOSE

PLAY/ PAUSE

STOP

DISC SKIP

FILE/ SAVE

MODE

REPEAT

RANDOM

OUTPUT LEVEL

DOWN UP

PHONES

DISC

Numeric buttons (p. 8)

TAPE button (p. 17)

FILE/SAVE button (p. 14)

PEAK button (p. 20)

PEAK

DIMMER

TIME

OPEN/CLOSE

PROG

TAPE

MODE

123

7890

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

INDEX

OUTPUT LEVEL

–

RANDOM

SKIP

SYNCHRO

REPEAT

DISC SKIP

DISC SCAN

INDEX button (p. 16)

SYNCHRO

button (p. 21)

OUTPUT LEVEL buttons (p. 10) (“+” is identical with “UP” and “–” with “DOWN” of the OUTPUT LEVEL control on the main unit.)

DISC SCAN button (p. 9)

DIMMER button (p. 10)

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FRONT PANEL

REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER

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

* The PLAY/PAUSE button on the main unit

* Remote control transmitter has two DISC

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

SKIP buttons. Pressing each button will search discs in the direction shown by the arrow.

LOADING DISCS/DISC PLAY

2, 46

3, 6 6

6 2, 46

3, 6 5

POWER

OPEN/CLOSE

DISC SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE

MODE PLAY/ PAUSE

DISC SKIP

PLAY/ PAUSE

1234 5

DISC

12345

DISC

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Label side upward

Load the fifth disc.

Disc tray

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.

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

button or the DISC SKIP button.

CDC-845

Notes

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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.

CDC-745

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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.

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To stop play temporarily

PLAY/ PAUSE

PAUSE

* 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

STOP

DIRECT PLAY

Select a desired track by using the numeric buttons.

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.

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The selected track number is displayed.

➁

SKIP PLAY

●

To play from the beginning of the track following the one now playing

SKIP

●

To play from the beginning of the track now playing

SKIP

●

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

SKIP

(twice)

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

the pause or stop mode.

Display information at disc play

➀➁➂ ➃

➄

➅

Encloses the tray number of the selected disc.

➀

Shows the tray numbers with discs.

➁

Shows the selected track number.

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 15) 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. Shows the level of signals output into an amplifier or the

➅

headphone level adjusted by using the OUTPUT LEVEL control.

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