A CDX-993 Natural Sound Compact Disc Player Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA Compact Disc Player. OWNER’S MANUAL FEATURES CONTENTS • • • • • Safety Instructions ................................................ 2 Connections ......................................................... 4 Identification of Components ................................ 6 Basic Operation .................................................... 8 Random-Sequence Play .................................... 12 Repeat Play ..........
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 – 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. 3 Do not operate the unit upside-down.
CONNECTIONS • Before making any connections, switch OFF the power to the unit and the amplifier or other components. • Connections should be made to the correct input terminals of the amplifier or other components. LINE OUT • If the placement of this unit creates interference (noise) in other equipment, such as a tuner, relocate this unit away from the affected equipment.
To connect this unit to your amplifier, choose one of the following procedures: 1 When the LINE OUT (analog) terminals of this unit are used • Connect to either the VARIABLE terminals or the FIXED terminals. (As a general rule, connect to the FIXED terminals.) VARIABLE:The output level of these terminals can be adjusted by using the OUTPUT LEVEL button on the remote control transmitter (or OUTPUT LEVEL control on the front panel). FIXED: The output level of these terminals is not variable.
IDENTIFICATION OF COMPONENTS ( ) indicates the page number on which the control part is best described. FRONT PANEL • The control functions on the front panel and on the remote control transmitter are virtually identical, with the exceptions below. • (PLAY/PAUSE) button on the front panel has both the functions of the PLAY button and the PAUSE button on the remote control transmitter. AUTO DISPLAY OFF indicator (p. 11) Remote control sensor (p. 20) Display panel POWER switch (p. 8) Disc Tray (p.
REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER DIMMER button (p. 11) TAPE button (p. 15) TIME button (p. 10) SYNCHRO button (p. 19) OPEN/CLOSE button (p. 8) CLEAR button (p. 14) PEAK button (p. 18) SYNCHRO SPACE DIMMER TIME OPEN/ CLOSE TAPE CLEAR PROG PEAK SPACE button (p. 10) PROG (program) button (p. 13) 1 2 3 4 5 6 +I0 7 8 9 0 REPEAT RANDOM INDEX INDEX button (p. 14) Number buttons (p. 9) RANDOM button (p. 12) REPEAT button (p. 12) SEARCH SEARCH button (p.
BASIC OPERATION SYNCHRO 1 SPACE OPEN/ CLOSE DIMMER TIME TAPE CLEAR PEAK PROG 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 REPEAT RANDOM 2, 3 INDEX POWER +I0 SEARCH – OUTPUT LEVEL STOP 1 Turn the power on. + PAUSE SKIP PLAY 4 3 Close the disc tray. OPEN/ CLOSE POWER 2 Load a disc. Label side up OPEN/ CLOSE 4 PLAY AUTO DISPLAY OFF POWER Disc tray Play will begin from the first track of the disc.
To stop play completely PAUSE English To stop play temporarily STOP To resume play, press the PAUSE button again (or press the PLAY button). * 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 number buttons. To skip to a succeeding track, press the SKIP button once or repeatedly until the desired track number appears.
To advance or reverse play rapidly (MANUAL SEARCH) To advance rapidly SEARCH (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. To reverse rapidly SEARCH (Press and hold.
English Changing the brightness of the display 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 (Off) Dim * While the display illumination is off, the AUTO DISPLAY OFF indicator on the front panel is illuminated. AUTO DISPLAY OFF (The AUTO DISPLAY OFF indicator lights up.
RANDOM-SEQUENCE PLAY The unit can play the tracks on a disc in a random sequence selected by the unit’s microcomputer. To perform random-sequence play Notes • This feature will not function during programming, or during programmed play. button is pressed during random-sequence • If the SKIP play, the next randomly programmed track will be played. If button is pressed, play will return to the the SKIP beginning of the current track. • This indication appears during random track selection.
By programming tracks, you can enjoy listening to your favorite tracks in any desired order. As many as 40 tracks can be programmed in sequence. SYNCHRO SPACE 3 DIMMER PEAK OPEN/ CLOSE TIME TAPE CLEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 English PROGRAM PLAY PROG INDEX 2 +I0 9 0 REPEAT RANDOM SEARCH – OUTPUT LEVEL STOP + PAUSE SKIP PLAY 1 4 3 Program a desired track by pressing the corresponding 1 Stop the unit. number button. STOP 6 * Repeat this operation to program more tracks.
To stop Program Play To correct program 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. Follow the procedure described in “To check program data.” Display the track number to be corrected by pressing the SKIP button. Press a number button to select a track to replace the one displayed.
The unit can automatically program tracks considering the tape’s total time. This convenient feature can help you to program tracks so that they fit onto the tape with the least amount of unrecorded space remaining at the end of each side (A and B) of the tape. English TRACK PROGRAMMING FOR RECORDING TO TAPE L Automatic tape-programming The unit can automatically program tracks on a disc in their original order. 4 Otherwise, you can enter the tape’s total possible recording time manually.
L Manual tape-programming For recording tracks in any desired order onto a tape. 4 5 Select the track numbers to be recorded on side B in any desired order. SYNCHRO SPACE DIMMER PEAK TAPE CLEAR 7 2 3, 5 PROG 1 2 3 4 5 6 +I0 7 8 9 0 INDEX REPEAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 +I0 7 8 9 0 OPEN/ CLOSE TIME RANDOM SEARCH – OUTPUT LEVEL STOP + SKIP PAUSE PLAY 6, 7 6 Begin recording on the tape deck and press the PLAY button on this unit at the same time.
English L Automatic Random Program tape recording The unit can automatically program tracks in random order for recording to tape. SYNCHRO SPACE 4 DIMMER PEAK OPEN/ CLOSE TIME TAPE CLEAR PROG 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 REPEAT RANDOM INDEX +I0 SEARCH – OUTPUT LEVEL STOP + 2 Notes • Because the programmed data changes every time the RANDOM button is pressed, the amount of time remaining at the end of the tape also changes accordingly.
Automatic searching for the peak level on a disc This convenient feature automatically finds level peak in the source. It then plays the peak repeatedly for a few moments in order for you to adjust the recording level on the tape deck, before you begin recording. 2 SYNCHRO SPACE DIMMER PEAK OPEN/ CLOSE TIME TAPE CLEAR PROG 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 REPEAT RANDOM INDEX +I0 SEARCH – 1 OUTPUT LEVEL STOP + PAUSE SKIP PLAY To cancel this function 1 Stop the unit.
This unit can perform automatic synchronized CD to tape recording. With this function, you can record a CD on tape very easily and more precisely. This recording method requires a YAMAHA tape deck compatible with this function. (Refer to the tape deck’s operation manual to know whether it is compatible or not.) * This unit and the tape deck must be placed near each other so that both can receive the signals from this unit’s remote control transmitter.
NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Battery installation Remote control transmitter operation range 2 Remote control sensor 1 3 Within approximately 6 m (19.7 feet) 30° Battery replacement 30° 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.
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 PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY The player does not switch ON when the POWER switch is pressed. The power cord is not connected or not completely connected.
SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION GENERAL Frequency response ........................... 2 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.3 dB Power requirements Australia model ................................................. 240 V, 50 Hz Europe and U.K. models .................................. 230 V, 50 Hz General model ......................... 110/120/220/240 V, 50/60 Hz Harmonic distortion + noise (1 kHz) ............... 0.002% or less S/N ratio ...........................................................
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