Natural Sound Compact Disc Player Owner's Manual

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Natural Sound Compact Disc Player

Random Access Programmable Play

Random-Sequence Play

Single Track/Entire Disc Repeat Play

Automatic Spacing Capability

Automatic Tape-Programming

Automatic Peak Level Searching Capability

CD Synchronized Recording with a Compatible YAMAHA Tape Disk

Display Brightness Changing Capability

Remote Control Capability

CDX-880/580/480

Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA Compact Disc Player.

CONTENTS

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

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

Identification of Components.... 6

Loading the Disc/Disc Play....... 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......................... 21

OWNER’S MANUAL

Summary of content (22 pages)

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CDX-880/580/480 Natural Sound Compact Disc Player Random Access Programmable Play Random-Sequence Play Single Track/Entire Disc Repeat Play Automatic Spacing Capability Automatic Tape-Programming Automatic Peak Level Searching Capability CD Synchronized Recording with a Compatible YAMAHA Tape Disk Display Brightness Changing Capability Remote Control Capability Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA Compact Disc Player. OWNER’S MANUAL CONTENTS Safety Instructions.................... 2 Connections ..........
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 10 Power Sources – The unit should be connected to a 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.
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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.
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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.
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CDX-480 CDX-480 LINE OUT To AC outlet ➊ Connection cord (included) Amplifier CD 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.
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IDENTIFICATION OF COMPONENTS * ( ) indicates the page number on which the control part is best described. FRONT PANEL * 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 control functions on the main unit and on the remote control transmitter are virtually identical, with the exceptions below. CDX-880 POWER switch (p. 8) AUTO DISPLAY OFF indicator (p. 11) OUTPUT LEVEL control (p. 11) POWER switch (p.
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* ( ) indicates the page number on which the control part is best described. REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER DIMMER button (p. 11) CLEAR button (p. 14) TAPE button (p. 15) OPEN/CLOSE button (p. 8) OPEN/CLOSE DIMMER TIME TIME button (p. 10) PROG button (p. 13) PROG TAPE CLEAR PEAK PEAK button (p. 18) SPACE S/F SPACE button (p. 10) REPEAT button (p. 10) RANDOM RANDOM button (p. 12) REPEAT +10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 PAUSE PLAY SKIP Numeric buttons (p. 9) PAUSE button (p.
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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 2, 3 OPEN/CLOSE PROG TAPE SPACE S/F POWER 1 DIMMER TIME CLEAR PEAK RANDOM REPEAT AUTO DISPLAY OFF +10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SKIP PAUSE PLAY SEARCH INDEX STOP 4 – OUTPUT LEVEL + SYNCHRO 1 3 Close the disc tray.
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To stop play temporarily To stop play completely STOP PAUSE To resume play, press the PAUSE button again (or press the PLAY button). * The PLAY/PAUSE 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 SKIP PLAY Select a desired track using the numeric button.
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To advance or reverse play rapidly (MANUAL SEARCH) • To advance rapidly SEARCH (Press and hold.) • • To reverse rapidly SEARCH 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.
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Changing brightness of the display CDX-880, CDX-580 You can change the brightness of the display (or turn off the illumination) by pressing the DIMMER button. During play During stopped or paused Normal illumination Normal illumination DIMMER Dim Dim Dim (The AUTO DISPLAY OFF indicator lights up. In this state, if a disc is played, the display illumination will be turned off.) “OFF” * While the display illumination is off, the AUTO DISPLAY OFF indicator on the front panel is illuminated.
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RANDOM-SEQUENCE PLAY You can have the unit play the tracks on a disc in a random sequence selected by the unit’s microcomputer. Notes • This feature will not function during programming, or during programmed play. To perform random-sequence play • If the POWER is switched off when the random-sequence play mode is functioning, when the POWER is switched on again, the unit will begin the random-sequence play automatically. (This feature is available for timer play.
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PROGRAM PLAY You can enjoy listening to your favorite tracks in any desired order using programmed play. As many as 25 tracks can be programmed. OPEN/CLOSE 2 PROG TAPE SPACE S/F DIMMER TIME CLEAR PEAK RANDOM REPEAT +10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SKIP PAUSE PLAY SEARCH INDEX STOP – OUTPUT LEVEL + 3 4 1 SYNCHRO 1 3 Select the desired track. Stop the unit. 5 STOP * Repeat this operation to program more tracks. You can select the same track again.
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To stop program play To check programmed 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. 2. 3. If during program play, press the STOP button. Press the PROG button. Each time the SKIP button is pressed, the track numbers and sequential order of the programmed tracks can be checked one after another.
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TRACK PROGRAMMING FOR RECORDING TO TAPE This convenient feature can be used to program tracks on a disc for recording to tape. By only memorizing the tape’s total possible recording time, the unit will automatically program tracks or help you to program tracks so they will fit onto the tape with the least amount of unrecorded space remaining at each end of the tape. Automatic tape-programming n This is for recording only the tracks which best fit onto a tape.
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n Manual tape-programming This is for recording desired tracks in any desired order onto a tape. OPEN/CLOSE 2 DIMMER TIME CLEAR PEAK PROG TAPE SPACE S/F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SKIP PAUSE PLAY SEARCH INDEX STOP 4 RANDOM REPEAT 7 +10 3, 5 6, 7 – OUTPUT LEVEL + SYNCHRO 1 5 Select the track numbers (to be recorded on side B) in the desired order. Follow steps 1 – 4 on page 15.
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n Random sequential tape-programming The unit will automatically program tracks in random sequential order for recording to tape. OPEN/CLOSE DIMMER TIME CLEAR PEAK PROG TAPE SPACE S/F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SKIP PAUSE PLAY SEARCH INDEX STOP RANDOM 2 REPEAT 4 +10 3, 4 – OUTPUT LEVEL + SYNCHRO 1 Follow steps 1 – 4 on page 15.
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Automatic searching of the peak level on a disc This convenient feature automatically searches for the part on a disc where the source level peaks, and next plays the part repeatedly. For recording to tape, this feature is very helpful to adjust the recording level on the tape deck.
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CD SYNCHRONIZED RECORDING This unit can make a tape deck’s recording synchronized with CD play automatically. With this function, you can record a CD on tape very easily and more precisely. This recording method needs a YAMAHA tape deck compatible with this function. (Refer to the tape deck’s operation manual to know whether it is compatible or not.
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NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Remote control transmitter operation range Battery installation 1 3 Remote control sensor 2 Within approximately 7 m (23 feet) Battery replacement If you find that the remote control transmitter must be used closer to the main unit, 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.
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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 POWER switch is pressed. The disc tray does not close completely.
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