Yamaha CDC-98 User manual
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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.
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.
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.
•Explanation of Graphical Symbols
CAUTION
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
Disc Scanning Capability Useful for Disc Searching or Disc Checking
Remote Control Capability
CD Synchronized Recording with a Compatible YAMAHA Tape Deck
CDC-98
Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA Compact Disc Player.
OWNER’S MANUAL
CONTENTS
Safety Instructions.................... 2
Connections............................. 4
Identification of Components.... 5
Loading Discs/Disc Play........... 6
Random-Sequence Play ........ 10
Program Play.......................... 11
Repeat Play............................ 13
Index Search.......................... 13
CD Synchronized Recording...14
Notes about the Remote
Control Transmitter................. 15
Notes about Handling
Compact Discs....................... 15
Troubleshooting...................... 16
Specifications......................... 16
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1Read Instructions – All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the unit is operated.
2Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
3Heed Warnings – All warnings on the unit and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4Follow Instructions – All operating and other instructions
should be followed.
5Water 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.
6Carts 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.
7Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The unit should be mounted to
a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the
manufacturer.
8Ventilation – 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.
9Heat – 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.
1To ensure the finest performance, please read this manual
carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
2Install 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.
3Do not operate the unit upside-down. It may overheat,
possibly causing damage.
4Never open the cabinet. If a foreign object drops into the
set, contact your dealer.
5Do 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.
6Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents;
this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
7Be 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.
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT
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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.
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. 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.
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.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
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.
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.
WARNING
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CONNECTIONS
●Before making any connections, switch OFF the power to
the unit and 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.
●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.
●If the placement of this unit causes noise to other
equipment, such as a tuner, separate them from each other.
To AC outlet
This unit
Amplifier
Connection cord (included)
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IDENTIFICATION OF COMPONENTS
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.
POWER
Display panel
Remote control sensor
POWER switch (p. 6)
Disc tray (p. 6)
buttons (p. 6)
DISC SKIP
RANDOM button (p. 10)
REPEAT
button (p. 13)
PROG button (p. 11)
DIMMER button (p. 8)
button (p. 12)
CLEAR
OPEN/CLOSE button (p. 6)
STOP button (p. 7)
button (p. 6)
PLAYXCHANGE
button (p. 6)
PLAY
button (p. 7)
PAUSE
SEARCH button (p. 8)
SKIP button (p. 7)
select button (p. 6)
MODE
DISC-select buttons (p. 6)
TIME
1 2345
SKIP
SEARCH
PROG
PLAYXCHANGE
OPEN/CLOSE
PLAY
STOP
DISC SKIP
CLEAR
REPEAT
RANDOM
DISC
MODE
DIMMER
PAUSE
Disc play
TIME display mode
select button (p. 9)
10
DIMMER
TIME
OPEN/CLOSE
PROG
CLEAR
MODE
123
456
7890
+
PLAY
PAUSE
SEARCH
STOP
INDEX
OUTPUT LEVEL
+
–
RANDOM
SKIP
SYNCHRO
REPEAT
DISC SKIP
DISC
SCAN
Numeric buttons (p. 7)
INDEX button (p. 13)
SYNCHRO button (p. 14) OUTPUT LEVEL buttons (p. 9)
(“+” is identical with “UP”
and “–” with “DOWN” of the
OUTPUT LEVEL control
on the main unit.)
DISC SCAN button (p. 8)
* ( ) indicates the page number on which the control part is best described.
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.
(p. 15)
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LOADING DISCS/DISC PLAY
1
2
3
4
5Select the disc play mode (DISC MODE: SINGLE or
ALL) while watching the display.
“SINGLE” mode: The unit will play a designated disc only.
“ALL” mode: The unit will play all discs in the tray in
sequence.
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* If necessary, select a desired disc by using a DISC-select
button or the DISC SKIP buttons.
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 buttons, the display shows the total number
of tracks and the total recorded time of the disc to be played
for a few seconds.
●
Additionally, you can close the disc tray by pressing the PLAY
button, a DISC-select button, a numeric button (on the remote
control transmitter) 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 buttons has no
effect.
Note
You can load or replace discs on the trays when the disc tray
is opening, however, never load a disc on the tray hidden
inside the unit. In doing so, the disc and the unit may be
damaged, because the tray already has a disc, which is being
played.
2, 4
3, 6
66
5
1
POWER
OPEN/CLOSE
DISC SKIP
OPEN/CLOSE
MODE
PLAY
12345
DISC
DISC SKIP
PLAY
Shows the selected disc
mode.
Label side
upward
Disc tray
Load the fifth disc.
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DIRECT PLAY
Select a desired track by using the numeric buttons on the
remote control transmitter.
Example: To select track 25
Press ➀twice, then immediately press ➁once.
* If a track number higher than the highest track number on
the disc is selected, the last track on the disc will be played.
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 ➀Encloses the tray number of the selected disc.
➁Shows the tray numbers with discs.
➂Shows the selected track number.
➃Shows the time displays. (Refer to “Selecting time
displays” on page 9.)
➄Displays the numbers that correspond to the numbers of
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.
➅Shows the level of signals output into an amplifier adjusted
by using the OUTPUT LEVEL buttons.
To play a desired track on the disc
PAUSE
STOP
5
SKIP
SKIP
SKIP
➀➁➂ ➃
➄➅
The selected track
number is displayed.
➀
10
➁
5
To stop play temporarily
* To resume play, press the PAUSE button again or the
PLAY button.
To stop play completely
8
To advance or reverse play rapidly (MANUAL SEARCH)
To advance rapidly
To reverse rapidly
●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.
SEARCH
SEARCH
(press and hold)
(press and hold)
When the DISC SCAN button is pressed while this unit is
stopped, this unit will play an early part of each disc in turn.
Each disc is played for 8 seconds.
If, during this play, you hear a disc that you want to listen to in
entirely, press this button once again, or press the PLAY
button on the remote control transmitter. This will cancel this
play mode and the unit will enter into the normal play mode.
Notes
●During this play, the disc tray numbers flash on and off on
the display. Every time the play of a disc is finished, the
corresponding tray number is changed from flashing to
lighting.
●There may be a case that you can gain no sound with this
play, if the disc has a long blank space between tracks, for
example.
●Durng this play, the setting of the disc play mode (MODE),
the program play mode, etc. are canceled temporarily.
Scanning discs to search for a desired disc (or to check discs on the disc tray)
You can select one of the three levels of brightness of the
display by pressing the DIMMER button.
Changing brightness of the display
DISC
SCAN
DIMMER
9
Note
The remaining time ➁will not be displayed for track number
21 or higher.
Selecting time displays
You can select any of the four time displays by pressing the TIME display mode-select button.
Adjusting level of sound signals output into the amplifier
You can adjust the level of sound signals output from the LINE
OUT terminals on the rear panel into the amplifier by using the
OUTPUT LEVEL buttons on the remote control transmitter.
Pressing “+” increases, and pressing “–” decreases the level.
➀Elapsed time of the track now playing
➁ Remaining time of the track now playing ➂Total disc play time
➃Total remaining time on the disc
OUTPUT LEVEL
+
–
10
1
2
3Select whether to mix up tracks from one disc or all
discs in the tray.
* If the “SINGLE” disc play mode is selected, next select a
desired disc by using the DISC SKIP buttons or a DISC-
select button.
4
To cancel random-sequence play
Press the STOP button or RANDOM button once again, or
open the disc tray by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button.
Notes
●This feature will not function during programming, or during
programmed 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.)
●If the SKIP button is pressed during random-sequence
play, the next randomly programmed track will be played. If
the SKIP button is pressed, play will return to the
beginning of the track now being played.
●This indication appears while the unit is
mixing up tracks.
●Total remaining time on the disc will not be displayed during
random-sequence play.
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34
OPEN/CLOSE
MODE
RANDOM
RANDOM-SEQUENCE PLAY
You can play the tracks in a random sequence (up to 99 tracks). The unit will automatically mix up tracks from all discs or any
desired disc in the disc tray.
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