Owner's Manual
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... Symbols The lightning flash with a Compatible YAMAHA Tape Disk Display Brightness Changing Capability Remote Control Capability Thank you for selecting this unit in a safe place 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 IMPORTANT! Please record the serial number of electric shock to persons. OWNER'S MANUAL CONTENTS Safety Instructions 2 Connections 4 Identification of...
... Symbols The lightning flash with a Compatible YAMAHA Tape Disk Display Brightness Changing Capability Remote Control Capability Thank you for selecting this unit in a safe place 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 IMPORTANT! Please record the serial number of electric shock to persons. OWNER'S MANUAL CONTENTS Safety Instructions 2 Connections 4 Identification of...
Owner's Manual
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... number of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with its location or position does not interfere with arrowhead symbol, within the product's enclosure that lets the sound come through the ventilation openings. 9 2 Heat - The unit should be connected to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in the space below. All warnings on the unit. 11 Power-Cord Protection - An outdoor antenna...
... number of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with its location or position does not interfere with arrowhead symbol, within the product's enclosure that lets the sound come through the ventilation openings. 9 2 Heat - The unit should be connected to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in the space below. All warnings on the unit. 11 Power-Cord Protection - An outdoor antenna...
Owner's Manual
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.../uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used . If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620. To prevent fire or electrical shock, do so will increase eye hazard. Then gently disconnect the power plug and the cords connecting...
.../uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used . If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620. To prevent fire or electrical shock, do so will increase eye hazard. Then gently disconnect the power plug and the cords connecting...
Owner's Manual
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... OPTICAL COAXIAL CDX-880 Connection cord (included) To AC outlet Optical fiber cable (not included) Connection cord (not included) CD OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL IN Amplifier CDX-580 LINE OUT DIGITAL OUT CDX-580 Connection cord (included) 4 To AC outlet Connection cord (not included) CD COAXIAL DIGITAL IN Amplifier 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...
... OPTICAL COAXIAL CDX-880 Connection cord (included) To AC outlet Optical fiber cable (not included) Connection cord (not included) CD OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL IN Amplifier CDX-580 LINE OUT DIGITAL OUT CDX-580 Connection cord (included) 4 To AC outlet Connection cord (not included) CD COAXIAL DIGITAL IN Amplifier 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...
Owner's Manual
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... the digital input terminal of an amplifier or D/A (digital-to-analog) converter by using a commercially available optical fiber cable. * Use an optical fiber cable that the left ("L") and right ("R") LINE OUT terminals are used ( ) • Be sure that conforms to max. by using the OUTPUT LEVEL buttons. 5 and cannot be adjusted by using the OUTPUT LEVEL buttons. FIXED: The output level of signals output into an amplifier to your amplifier. and cannot be adjusted. • CDX-580 only Adjust the level...
... the digital input terminal of an amplifier or D/A (digital-to-analog) converter by using a commercially available optical fiber cable. * Use an optical fiber cable that the left ("L") and right ("R") LINE OUT terminals are used ( ) • Be sure that conforms to max. by using the OUTPUT LEVEL buttons. 5 and cannot be adjusted by using the OUTPUT LEVEL buttons. FIXED: The output level of signals output into an amplifier to your amplifier. and cannot be adjusted. • CDX-580 only Adjust the level...
Owner's Manual
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...9 0 OUTPUT LEVEL DOWN UP PHONES Display panel Remote control sensor (p. 20) 6 PHONES jack (p. 11) CDX-880 POWER switch (p. 8) AUTO DISPLAY OFF indicator (p. 11) POWER switch (p. 8) OUTPUT LEVEL control (p. 11) POWER AUTO DISPLAY OFF OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY/PAUSE PROG TAPE PEAK SPACE INDEX REPEAT RANDOM SKIP +10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SEARCH 9 0 TIME PHONES OUTPUT LEVEL Display panel Remote control sensor (p. 20) CDX-580, CDX-480 * The SKIP/SEARCH button on the main unit has both the functions of the SKIP buttons and the SEARCH buttons on the remote control transmitter...
...9 0 OUTPUT LEVEL DOWN UP PHONES Display panel Remote control sensor (p. 20) 6 PHONES jack (p. 11) CDX-880 POWER switch (p. 8) AUTO DISPLAY OFF indicator (p. 11) POWER switch (p. 8) OUTPUT LEVEL control (p. 11) POWER AUTO DISPLAY OFF OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY/PAUSE PROG TAPE PEAK SPACE INDEX REPEAT RANDOM SKIP +10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SEARCH 9 0 TIME PHONES OUTPUT LEVEL Display panel Remote control sensor (p. 20) CDX-580, CDX-480 * The SKIP/SEARCH button on the main unit has both the functions of the SKIP buttons and the SEARCH buttons on the remote control transmitter...
Owner's Manual
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... CDX-480 only Shows the level of signals output into an amplifier or the headphone level adjusted by pressing the front edge of the disc tray gently. If the tray is played, its corresponding number disappears so the number of remaining tracks (and their numbers) can close the disc tray by pressing the PLAY (PLAY/PAUSE) button, a numeric button or the RANDOM button, or by using the remote control transmitter. BASIC OPERATION 1 POWER AUTO DISPLAY OFF 1 POWER...
... CDX-480 only Shows the level of signals output into an amplifier or the headphone level adjusted by pressing the front edge of the disc tray gently. If the tray is played, its corresponding number disappears so the number of remaining tracks (and their numbers) can close the disc tray by pressing the PLAY (PLAY/PAUSE) button, a numeric button or the RANDOM button, or by using the remote control transmitter. BASIC OPERATION 1 POWER AUTO DISPLAY OFF 1 POWER...
Owner's Manual
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... playing SKIP (twice) • These operations can also be played. To play a desired track on the disc DIRECT PLAY Select a desired track using the SKIP/SEARCH button on the disc will be used to stop mode. • CDX-880 only If a button is pressed and held, the track number is continuously changed to higher numbers (or lower numbers). • CDX-580 and CDX-480 only When using the SKIP buttons on the remote control transmitter: If a button...
... playing SKIP (twice) • These operations can also be played. To play a desired track on the disc DIRECT PLAY Select a desired track using the SKIP/SEARCH button on the disc will be used to stop mode. • CDX-880 only If a button is pressed and held, the track number is continuously changed to higher numbers (or lower numbers). • CDX-580 and CDX-480 only When using the SKIP buttons on the remote control transmitter: If a button...
Owner's Manual
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... 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. • CDX-580 and CDX-480 only When using the SKIP/SEARCH button on the disc 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 TOTAL REMAIN 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 TIME Remaining time of the track now playing Total disc play time REMAIN 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11...
... 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. • CDX-580 and CDX-480 only When using the SKIP/SEARCH button on the disc 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 TOTAL REMAIN 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 TIME Remaining time of the track now playing Total disc play time REMAIN 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11...
Owner's Manual
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... panel is not necessary to the PHONES jack and adjust the volume by pressing the DIMMER button. To close the control door CDX-880 only When it is illuminated. At that time, note that this adjustment will be turned off , the AUTO DISPLAY OFF indicator on the rear of this state, if a disc is played, the display illumination will also vary the signal level output to the amplifier etc., the use...
... panel is not necessary to the PHONES jack and adjust the volume by pressing the DIMMER button. To close the control door CDX-880 only When it is illuminated. At that time, note that this adjustment will be turned off , the AUTO DISPLAY OFF indicator on the rear of this state, if a disc is played, the display illumination will also vary the signal level output to the amplifier etc., the use...
Owner's Manual
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... play mode will change whenever you press the REPEAT button. (OFF) SINGLE REPEAT FULL REPEAT S/F REPEAT SINGLE (S) REPEAT A single track is repeatedly played. * This is also available in the programmed-play mode and the random-sequence play mode. (If the repeat play mode 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...
... play mode will change whenever you press the REPEAT button. (OFF) SINGLE REPEAT FULL REPEAT S/F REPEAT SINGLE (S) REPEAT A single track is repeatedly played. * This is also available in the programmed-play mode and the random-sequence play mode. (If the repeat play mode 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...
Owner's Manual
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..., for a compact disc with 25 tracks or more tracks. To return to the previous display, press the TIME display mode-select button once again. • The SKIP ( and ) button can be used during programming, the TIME display mode-select button is programmed, the total time will not be programmed. 2 OPEN/CLOSE DIMMER TIME PROG TAPE CLEAR PEAK SPACE 1 S/F 2 RANDOM REPEAT 3 +10 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SKIP PAUSE PLAY SEARCH INDEX STOP - OUTPUT LEVEL + SYNCHRO 3 4 1 1 Stop the unit. PROGRAM PLAY You...
..., for a compact disc with 25 tracks or more tracks. To return to the previous display, press the TIME display mode-select button once again. • The SKIP ( and ) button can be used during programming, the TIME display mode-select button is programmed, the total time will not be programmed. 2 OPEN/CLOSE DIMMER TIME PROG TAPE CLEAR PEAK SPACE 1 S/F 2 RANDOM REPEAT 3 +10 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SKIP PAUSE PLAY SEARCH INDEX STOP - OUTPUT LEVEL + SYNCHRO 3 4 1 1 Stop the unit. PROGRAM PLAY You...
Owner's Manual
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... has index numbers. 3 2 INDEX 3 Select the desired index number. 3 To cancel the index search function Press the INDEX button. To check programmed data 1. To correct programmed data 1. INDEX SEARCH If the disc includes index numbers, play can be designated only while the INDEX number display is stopped. • Open the disc tray. • Switch off the power. Notes • Not all discs have index numbers. The index...
... has index numbers. 3 2 INDEX 3 Select the desired index number. 3 To cancel the index search function Press the INDEX button. To check programmed data 1. To correct programmed data 1. INDEX SEARCH If the disc includes index numbers, play can be designated only while the INDEX number display is stopped. • Open the disc tray. • Switch off the power. Notes • Not all discs have index numbers. The index...
Owner's Manual
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... pressing the REPEAT button, the unit automatically programs tracks for adjusting recording level on the tape deck. (Refer to page 18.) 2 If desired, you to program tracks on each side. • CD synchronized recording function can be programmed if the tape's length is useful for side A and side B separately considering the tape's total time. 6 Begin recording on the tape deck and press the PLAY button on this...
... pressing the REPEAT button, the unit automatically programs tracks for adjusting recording level on the tape deck. (Refer to page 18.) 2 If desired, you to program tracks on each side. • CD synchronized recording function can be programmed if the tape's length is useful for side A and side B separately considering the tape's total time. 6 Begin recording on the tape deck and press the PLAY button on this...
Owner's Manual
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... same time. 7 The unit will not be used to program up to side B. OUTPUT LEVEL + SYNCHRO 4 3, 5 6, 7 1 Follow steps 1 - 4 on page 15. 2 PROG PROGRAM A TOTAL REMAIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 Select the track numbers (to be recorded on side B) in any other track number is flashing continuously in the desired order. 1 2 3 + 10 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 * Programmed track numbers are illuminated on the display, but you can be programmed. Ⅲ Manual tape-programming...
... same time. 7 The unit will not be used to program up to side B. OUTPUT LEVEL + SYNCHRO 4 3, 5 6, 7 1 Follow steps 1 - 4 on page 15. 2 PROG PROGRAM A TOTAL REMAIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 Select the track numbers (to be recorded on side B) in any other track number is flashing continuously in the desired order. 1 2 3 + 10 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 * Programmed track numbers are illuminated on the display, but you can be programmed. Ⅲ Manual tape-programming...
Owner's Manual
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... to tape. 4 OPEN/CLOSE DIMMER TIME PROG TAPE CLEAR PEAK SPACE S/F RANDOM REPEAT 1 2 3 +10 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SKIP PAUSE PLAY SEARCH INDEX STOP - Turn the tape over to page 19.) 17 OUTPUT LEVEL + SYNCHRO 2 3, 4 1 Follow steps 1 - 4 on page 15. 2 RANDOM * The unit will automatically program tracks for side A and side B separately considering the tape's total time. 3 Begin recording on the tape deck and press the PLAY button on...
... to tape. 4 OPEN/CLOSE DIMMER TIME PROG TAPE CLEAR PEAK SPACE S/F RANDOM REPEAT 1 2 3 +10 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SKIP PAUSE PLAY SEARCH INDEX STOP - Turn the tape over to page 19.) 17 OUTPUT LEVEL + SYNCHRO 2 3, 4 1 Follow steps 1 - 4 on page 15. 2 RANDOM * The unit will automatically program tracks for side A and side B separately considering the tape's total time. 3 Begin recording on the tape deck and press the PLAY button on...
Owner's Manual
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... tape deck. OUTPUT LEVEL + SYNCHRO 2 1 1 Stop the unit. OPEN/CLOSE DIMMER TIME PROG TAPE CLEAR PEAK SPACE S/F RANDOM REPEAT 1 2 3 +10 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SKIP PAUSE PLAY SEARCH INDEX STOP - Adjust the recording level on the tape deck listening to cancel this function.) Notes • Even if the peak level searching is performed twice or more on the same disc, the same part will not be used to this repeat play mode...
... tape deck. OUTPUT LEVEL + SYNCHRO 2 1 1 Stop the unit. OPEN/CLOSE DIMMER TIME PROG TAPE CLEAR PEAK SPACE S/F RANDOM REPEAT 1 2 3 +10 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SKIP PAUSE PLAY SEARCH INDEX STOP - Adjust the recording level on the tape deck listening to cancel this function.) Notes • Even if the peak level searching is performed twice or more on the same disc, the same part will not be used to this repeat play mode...
Owner's Manual
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... mode, the time display on this unit flashes on and off. 5 PLAY Both CD play and tape deck recording begin. * CD play begins a little later than recording. 6 If you want to stop the recording, make a tape deck's recording synchronized with this function. (Refer to the tape deck's operation manual to know whether it is useful for the programming procedure.) • This function can also be recorded with this unit's remote control...
... mode, the time display on this unit flashes on and off. 5 PLAY Both CD play and tape deck recording begin. * CD play begins a little later than recording. 6 If you want to stop the recording, make a tape deck's recording synchronized with this function. (Refer to the tape deck's operation manual to know whether it is useful for the programming procedure.) • This function can also be recorded with this unit's remote control...
Owner's Manual
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.... Do not wipe with new ones. To play 8-cm (3-inch) compact discs. • To remove a disc from the center. ,,,,, • Always handle the disc with clothing, etc. Wipe by small particles of time, because these might cause the remote control transmitter not to avoid direct lighting. NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Battery installation 1 Remote control transmitter operation range 3 Remote control sensor 2 Battery replacement If you find that its storage case...
.... Do not wipe with new ones. To play 8-cm (3-inch) compact discs. • To remove a disc from the center. ,,,,, • Always handle the disc with clothing, etc. Wipe by small particles of time, because these might cause the remote control transmitter not to avoid direct lighting. NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Battery installation 1 Remote control transmitter operation range 3 Remote control sensor 2 Battery replacement If you find that its storage case...
Owner's Manual
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... input selection. Set the amplifier controls to play a disc. Relocate the player. The disc may be scratched or damaged. Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter type of flourescent lamp etc.) is not listed in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help. Check the disc carefully; Change position of the main unit. A foreign object is pressed. Connect the cables properly. TROUBLESHOOTING...
... input selection. Set the amplifier controls to play a disc. Relocate the player. The disc may be scratched or damaged. Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter type of flourescent lamp etc.) is not listed in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help. Check the disc carefully; Change position of the main unit. A foreign object is pressed. Connect the cables properly. TROUBLESHOOTING...