U CDM-900 110-Disc CD Changer OWNER’S MANUAL FEATURES • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 110-Disc Auto-changer Random Access Programmable Play Random-Sequence Play Single Track/Entire Disc/All Discs Repeat Play Album/Artist Name Filing Capability Favorite Tracks on Each Disc Filing Capability 220-Disc Relay Play by Connecting Two CDM-900s Group Play CD TEXT Compatibility Disc Search Using CD TEXT Index Search Full Operation Remote Control Optical Digital Output Timer Play Option CONTENTS Safety Instructions ..
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. 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.
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, and in a horizontal and stable position – 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.
CONNECTIONS • Never plug in this unit or other components until all connections are completed. • If the placement of this unit creates interference (noise) in other equipment, such as a tuner, relocate this unit away from the affected equipment. U.S.A model • Connections should be made to the correct input terminals of the amplifier or other components. • To connect another unit for relay play, see page 21.
REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER ALL button (p.8) PROG (program) button (p.13) ACTIVE button (p.22) +1 DISC button (p.10) POWER POWER button (p.8) English IDENTIFICATION OF COMPONENTS ACTIVE ALL PROG +1 DISC GROUP (A – E) buttons (p.15) /I DISC GROUP INTRO button (p.17) A B INTRO C D E TEXT MODE button (p.19) FILE MODE TEXT MODE TIME MODE TEXT SRCH FILE MODE button (p.19) TEXT SRCH (search) button (p.19) FILE EDIT GROUP EDIT DISC DELETE CAPS DISC button (p.9) TIME MODE button (p.
FRONT PANEL TEXT MODE button (p.19) FILE MODE button (p.19) PROGRAM button (p.13) GROUP (A – E) buttons (p.15) +1DISC button (p.10) +1DISC A B DISC GROUP C GROUP EDIT button (p.15) ENTER button (p.13) FILE EDIT button (p.18) ALL button (p.8) MODE D E ALL PROGRAM FILE TEXT FILE EDIT GROUP DELETE button (p.14) DELETE ENTER DISC/CHARACTER SKIP/CURSOR STANDBY/ON SEARCH Display panel STANDBY/ON switch (p.8) Remote control sensor (p.23) SKIP/CURSOR buttons (p.9) (PLAY/PAUSE) button (p.
English INSERTING CDS 1 Open the front panel, by pulling gently from both ends. 4 Close the front panel gently. Magnetic latch Notes • Except when inserting or removing discs, keep your hands out of the unit while the front panel is open. You could be injured if your hands could become entagled in the internal mechanism. • Keep cassette tapes, video cassettes, or floppy discs away from the magnetic latches. 2 Slide the loader carriage to the desired slot number to insert a disc.
BASIC OPERATION POWER ACTIVE ALL PROG +1 DISC D E /I 1 DISC GROUP A 1 B INTRO C FILE MODE TEXT MODE TIME MODE TEXT SRCH FILE EDIT GROUP EDIT DISC DELETE CAPS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 2 DISK SKIP ENTER SKIP INDEX REPEAT RANDOM SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY 3 To stop play temporarily 1 Turn the power on. PAUSE POWER /I “DISC LOADING” appears in the display for a few seconds. Then, the disc number that was played most recently appears in the display.
English To play a specific disc 1 Press DISC and the number button of the desired disc. DISC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Example: To select disc 105, press 1, then 0, then 5. 1 0 The selected disc number is displayed. 5 DISC You can also select the disc with the JOG dial on the front panel. In this case, turn the JOG dial on the front panel until the desired disc number appears in the display. 2 Press to start play.
To advance or reverse play rapidly (MANUAL SEARCH) To reverse rapidly To advance rapidly SEARCH SEARCH (Press and hold.) (Press and hold.) • 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.
The unit can play all the tracks on a selected disc or on all discs in a random sequence selected by the unit’s microcomputer.
REPEAT PLAY You can play any desired track or disc, or all discs repeatedly. POWER ACTIVE ALL PROG +1 DISC D E /I DISC GROUP A B INTRO C FILE MODE TEXT MODE TIME MODE TEXT SRCH FILE EDIT GROUP EDIT DISC DELETE CAPS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 DISK SKIP ENTER Press REPEAT to select the repeat mode.
By creating a program, you can enjoy listening to your favorite discs or tracks in any desired order. As many as 40 steps can be programmed in sequence.
Notes • When you change to program play mode from another play mode, press STOP and PROG (“PROG” appears in the display), then press PLAY to start program play. • To select a disc directly, press DISC, the number button of the desired disc and ENTER, or turn the JOG dial on the front panel in step 3 of the previous page. and ) can be used during program play to • SKIP ( skip to tracks within the program. • SEARCH ( and ) can be used during program play to search all tracks, including unprogrammed tracks.
You can create and name up to 5 groups in which to categorize discs according to your preference (artists, music type, etc.) and enjoy any play mode within each group.
To edit the group name 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. During stop, press GROUP EDIT. Press GROUP (A – E) to select the group you want to edit. Press GROUP EDIT. The group name appears in the display. (The pre-installed group names are GROUP A, GROUP B, GROUP C, GROUP D, and GROUP E.) Press SKIP to select the cursor position you want to edit. Press DELETE to delete the character, or press SEARCH or turn the JOG dial on the front panel to select the character you want.
If the disc includes index numbers, play can be started from any desired index number. POWER ACTIVE ALL PROG +1 DISC D E English INDEX SEARCH /I DISC GROUP A B INTRO C FILE MODE TEXT MODE TIME MODE TEXT SRCH FILE EDIT GROUP EDIT DISC DELETE CAPS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1, 3 DISK SKIP ENTER 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 3 Select the desired index number. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 RANDOM PAUSE PLAY 2 Notes • Not all discs have index numbers.
DISC FILING TEXT FILING You can file each disc by album title and/or artist name in the unit’s memory. You can easily locate a disc using the filed text data. POWER ACTIVE ALL PROG +1 DISC D E 4 Repeat step 3 until the all characters you want are /I 2, 5, 7, 8 input. DISC GROUP A B INTRO FILE MODE TEXT MODE TIME MODE TEXT SRCH FILE EDIT GROUP EDIT 1 6 1 3 3 C DISC DELETE CAPS 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 0 5 Press FILE EDIT to store the album title.
To locate the disc by text data English To correct the text data 1. In step 4 for “TITLE” or step 6 for “ARTIST” on the previous page, press SKIP to select the cursor position you want to correct. 2. Press DELETE to delete the character, or press SEARCH or turn the JOG dial on the front panel to select the new character. 3. Repeat the above step 2 until all corrections are completed. 4. Press FILE EDIT.
BEST FILING It is possible to file only those tracks you want from each disc (i.e., hide unwanted tracks). You can easily play back the tracks in any order you set.
English RELAY PLAY If you have two CDM-900s, you can connect them and enjoy any combination play of 220 discs. Connections Never plug in these units or other components until all connections are completed. First, set the 2nd/MAIN switch of the unit connected to an amplifier to MAIN and the 2nd/MAIN switch of the other unit to 2nd. After completing the connections as shown below, connect the power cords of both units to the AC outlet.
Disc play If the power of both units is switched on, you can begin relay play. You can set play mode (ALL, GROUP, +1, PROGRAM) on each unit separately and enjoy any combination play using both units.
Battery installation Remote control transmitter operation range 1 3 English NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Remote control sensor 2 Within approximately 6 m (19.7 feet) 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.
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. SYMPTOM The player does not switch ON when the STANDBY/ON switch or POWER button is pressed. The power cord is not connected or not completely connected.
English SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION GENERAL Frequency response ........................... 2 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.5 dB S/N ratio ........................................................... 104 dB or more Power requirements U.S.A. and Canada models .............................. 120 V, 60 Hz Australia model ................................................. 240 V, 50 Hz Europe and U.K. models .................................. 230 V, 50 Hz General model .........................
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