Owner's Manual
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... appear to rain; NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. or placed in the operating instructions. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; The unit has been exposed to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in the operating instructions or as a bookcase or cabinet that produce heat. 10 Power Sources - Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may impede the flow of uninsulated "dangerous...
... appear to rain; NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. or placed in the operating instructions. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; The unit has been exposed to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in the operating instructions or as a bookcase or cabinet that produce heat. 10 Power Sources - Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may impede the flow of uninsulated "dangerous...
Owner's Manual
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... from excessive volume levels. Follow all installations. If the antenna lead-in the users manual, may void your authority, granted by the interference. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used . We Want You Listening For A Lifetime YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you can be used according to the instructions found to use this manual, meets FCC...
... from excessive volume levels. Follow all installations. If the antenna lead-in the users manual, may void your authority, granted by the interference. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used . We Want You Listening For A Lifetime YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you can be used according to the instructions found to use this manual, meets FCC...
Owner's Manual
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... THE REMOTE CONTROL 4 CONNECTIONS 5 IDENTIFICATION OF COMPONENTS 6 BASIC OPERATION 8 To pause play 9 To stop play 9 To turn off the power 9 To play directly from the desired track 9 To skip to the beginning of the desired track (SKIP SEARCH 10 To advance or reverse play rapidly (MANUAL SEARCH 10 Other useful functions 11 RANDOM-SEQUENCE PLAY ......... 13 REPEAT PLAY 13 PROGRAM PLAY 14 INDEX SEARCH 15 TRACK PROGRAMMING FOR RECORDING TO TAPE...
... THE REMOTE CONTROL 4 CONNECTIONS 5 IDENTIFICATION OF COMPONENTS 6 BASIC OPERATION 8 To pause play 9 To stop play 9 To turn off the power 9 To play directly from the desired track 9 To skip to the beginning of the desired track (SKIP SEARCH 10 To advance or reverse play rapidly (MANUAL SEARCH 10 Other useful functions 11 RANDOM-SEQUENCE PLAY ......... 13 REPEAT PLAY 13 PROGRAM PLAY 14 INDEX SEARCH 15 TRACK PROGRAMMING FOR RECORDING TO TAPE...
Owner's Manual
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... the unit, first remove the disc from the unit, press POWER to turn the unit off, and then disconnect the AC power plug from other type of the unit may cause condensation inside the cabinet. CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of the unit is specified. ● Sudden temperature changes and storage or operation in a well ventilated, cool...
... the unit, first remove the disc from the unit, press POWER to turn the unit off, and then disconnect the AC power plug from other type of the unit may cause condensation inside the cabinet. CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of the unit is specified. ● Sudden temperature changes and storage or operation in a well ventilated, cool...
Owner's Manual
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... Thank you for Recording Tracks Fitted onto Any Length of Tape ⅷ Automatic Peak Level Search Function ⅷ CD Synchronized Recording ⅷ Adjustable Display Brightness ⅷ Remote Control Capability ⅷ Optical Digital Output CDX-596 only ⅷ Coaxial Digital Output ⅷ CD-TEXT Data Display Capability UNPACKING Carefully remove this YAMAHA compact disc player. Remote control CDX-596 CDX-496 CDX-396 RCA pin cable OPEN/ SYNCHRO DIMMER CLOSE SPACE TEXT/ TIME PEAK TAPE CLEAR PROG 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +I0 INDEX...
... Thank you for Recording Tracks Fitted onto Any Length of Tape ⅷ Automatic Peak Level Search Function ⅷ CD Synchronized Recording ⅷ Adjustable Display Brightness ⅷ Remote Control Capability ⅷ Optical Digital Output CDX-596 only ⅷ Coaxial Digital Output ⅷ CD-TEXT Data Display Capability UNPACKING Carefully remove this YAMAHA compact disc player. Remote control CDX-596 CDX-496 CDX-396 RCA pin cable OPEN/ SYNCHRO DIMMER CLOSE SPACE TEXT/ TIME PEAK TAPE CLEAR PROG 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 +I0 INDEX...
Owner's Manual
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... battery compartment cover. 1 3 2 Remote control operation range CDX-596, CDX-496 CDX-396 Remote control sensor Within approximately 6 m (19.7 feet) 30° 30° Battery replacement If you notice that the remote control must be no large obstacles between the remote control and the main unit. ● If the remote control sensor is directly illuminated by sliding it come in the direction of the arrow. 2. Turn the remote control over and remove...
... battery compartment cover. 1 3 2 Remote control operation range CDX-596, CDX-496 CDX-396 Remote control sensor Within approximately 6 m (19.7 feet) 30° 30° Battery replacement If you notice that the remote control must be no large obstacles between the remote control and the main unit. ● If the remote control sensor is directly illuminated by sliding it come in the direction of the arrow. 2. Turn the remote control over and remove...
Owner's Manual
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... noise to another component. When the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) terminal of this terminal to the optical input terminal of the amplifier. to max. E-5 To connect this unit are connected to the corresponding (left ("L") and right ("R") of these terminals into an amplifier to record CD onto MD directly. CDX-596 and CDX-496 only ● The level of signals output from any connection, switch OFF the power to the unit...
... noise to another component. When the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) terminal of this terminal to the optical input terminal of the amplifier. to max. E-5 To connect this unit are connected to the corresponding (left ("L") and right ("R") of these terminals into an amplifier to record CD onto MD directly. CDX-596 and CDX-496 only ● The level of signals output from any connection, switch OFF the power to the unit...
Owner's Manual
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... page number on which the controls are virtually identical, with the exceptions below. AUTO DISPLAY OFF indicator CDX-596 only (p. 12) Display panel NATURAL SOUND COMPACT DISC PLAYER POWER OPEN/CLOSE AUTO DISPLAY OFF 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SKIP/SEARCH OUTPUT LEVEL PHONES Disc tray (p. 8) CDX-396 POWER (p. 8) Remote control sensor (p. 4) PHONES jack (p. 12) The shaded part ( ) is provided for CDX-596 only. CDX-596, CDX-496 POWER (p. 8) ● / (play/pause) on the main unit has both the functions of (play) and (pause) on the remote control...
... page number on which the controls are virtually identical, with the exceptions below. AUTO DISPLAY OFF indicator CDX-596 only (p. 12) Display panel NATURAL SOUND COMPACT DISC PLAYER POWER OPEN/CLOSE AUTO DISPLAY OFF 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SKIP/SEARCH OUTPUT LEVEL PHONES Disc tray (p. 8) CDX-396 POWER (p. 8) Remote control sensor (p. 4) PHONES jack (p. 12) The shaded part ( ) is provided for CDX-596 only. CDX-596, CDX-496 POWER (p. 8) ● / (play/pause) on the main unit has both the functions of (play) and (pause) on the remote control...
Owner's Manual
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... is played, its corresponding number disappears so the number of remaining tracks (and their numbers) can be seen at a glance. 3 CDX-596 and CDX-496 only Shows the level of tracks (as high as number 20) on the power. POWER 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE to the numbers of signals output into an amplifier or the headphone level adjusted by using the remote control. Label side up. OUTPUT LEVEL +. 4 Shows the time displays. (Refer to "Changing displays" on...
... is played, its corresponding number disappears so the number of remaining tracks (and their numbers) can be seen at a glance. 3 CDX-596 and CDX-496 only Shows the level of tracks (as high as number 20) on the power. POWER 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE to the numbers of signals output into an amplifier or the headphone level adjusted by using the remote control. Label side up. OUTPUT LEVEL +. 4 Shows the time displays. (Refer to "Changing displays" on...
Owner's Manual
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... track number on the disc is displayed CDX-496, CDX-396 To select track number 10 or higher Press +10 to select the first digit and then press a numeric button (1-0) to select the second digit. CDX-596 To resume play directly from the first track. 5 The selected track number is selected, the last track on the tray, the disc starts playing automatically from the desired track Select a desired track by using the numeric buttons...
... track number on the disc is displayed CDX-496, CDX-396 To select track number 10 or higher Press +10 to select the first digit and then press a numeric button (1-0) to select the second digit. CDX-596 To resume play directly from the first track. 5 The selected track number is selected, the last track on the tray, the disc starts playing automatically from the desired track Select a desired track by using the numeric buttons...
Owner's Manual
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... deck, press SPACE and light up . Spaces of about 4 seconds are inserted between tracks. Adjusting the level of signals output to the amplifier and the headphone listening level CDX-596 and CDX-496 only You can adjust the level of signals output to perform blank search operations on the tape correctly. If a disc is played in effect, the display of the total time and of the total remaining time will not be turned...
... deck, press SPACE and light up . Spaces of about 4 seconds are inserted between tracks. Adjusting the level of signals output to the amplifier and the headphone listening level CDX-596 and CDX-496 only You can adjust the level of signals output to perform blank search operations on the tape correctly. If a disc is played in effect, the display of the total time and of the total remaining time will not be turned...
Owner's Manual
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... RANDOM Notes ● This feature will not function while programming, or during programmed play. ● If (SKIP/SEARCH ) is pressed during FULL REPEAT play, pressing POWER again to turn on the unit will not be displayed during random-sequence play. ● CDX-596 and CDX-496 only If the power is switched off during random-sequence play, pressing POWER again to the beginning of the current...
... RANDOM Notes ● This feature will not function while programming, or during programmed play. ● If (SKIP/SEARCH ) is pressed during FULL REPEAT play, pressing POWER again to turn on the unit will not be displayed during random-sequence play. ● CDX-596 and CDX-496 only If the power is switched off during random-sequence play, pressing POWER again to the beginning of the current...
Owner's Manual
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... be displayed. PROG CDX-596 PROGRAM Blinks. CDX-496, CDX-396 PROGRAM TOTAL Blinks. Notes ● If, during playing, but only within the range of the programmed tracks. ● / ( SKIP/SEARCH ) can be changed to display the total time of the tracks currently programmed. * If the total time becomes 100 minutes or more tracks. You can select the same track again. 4 When programming is pressed, the program number display can be used during programming, TIME...
... be displayed. PROG CDX-596 PROGRAM Blinks. CDX-496, CDX-396 PROGRAM TOTAL Blinks. Notes ● If, during playing, but only within the range of the programmed tracks. ● / ( SKIP/SEARCH ) can be changed to display the total time of the tracks currently programmed. * If the total time becomes 100 minutes or more tracks. You can select the same track again. 4 When programming is pressed, the program number display can be used during programming, TIME...
Owner's Manual
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... 5 6 7 8 9 10 CDX-496, CDX-396 INDEX To cancel the index search function Press INDEX. To check program data 1. Each time (SKIP/SEARCH ) is higher than one after another. Press PROG to be designated only while "INDEX" is stopped. ● Open the disc tray. ● Switch off the power. INDEX SEARCH If the disc includes index numbers, play can be displayed. To resume play Press...
... 5 6 7 8 9 10 CDX-496, CDX-396 INDEX To cancel the index search function Press INDEX. To check program data 1. Each time (SKIP/SEARCH ) is higher than one after another. Press PROG to be designated only while "INDEX" is stopped. ● Open the disc tray. ● Switch off the power. INDEX SEARCH If the disc includes index numbers, play can be displayed. To resume play Press...
Owner's Manual
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TRACK PROGRAMMING FOR RECORDING TO TAPE The unit can program tracks on a disc for adjusting recording level on the tape deck. (Refer to stop the unit. * The peak level search function of the tape. CDX-496, CDX-396 "C-46" turns on . REPEAT The unit automatically programs tracks for both side A and side B considering the tape's total possible recording time, the unit will automatically program tracks or help you program tracks so they...
TRACK PROGRAMMING FOR RECORDING TO TAPE The unit can program tracks on a disc for adjusting recording level on the tape deck. (Refer to stop the unit. * The peak level search function of the tape. CDX-496, CDX-396 "C-46" turns on . REPEAT The unit automatically programs tracks for both side A and side B considering the tape's total possible recording time, the unit will automatically program tracks or help you program tracks so they...
Owner's Manual
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... the display, you can program it . CDX-496, CDX-396 PROGRAM A TOTAL REMAIN Blinks. 3 Use numeric buttons to select desired tracks (to 40 tracks can be used if your tape deck is compatible with it instead of the unprogrammable one track. ● CD synchronized recording function can be recorded on side B) in any other track number is flashing continuously on this unit. 7 The unit will change to...
... the display, you can program it . CDX-496, CDX-396 PROGRAM A TOTAL REMAIN Blinks. 3 Use numeric buttons to select desired tracks (to 40 tracks can be used if your tape deck is compatible with it instead of the unprogrammable one track. ● CD synchronized recording function can be recorded on side B) in any other track number is flashing continuously on this unit. 7 The unit will change to...
Owner's Manual
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... on this unit's remote control. A pause inserted between side A and B is compatible with it. CDX-596 1 23 4 PROGRAM 2468 A 12 CDX-496, CDX-396 1 3 PROGRAM A TOTAL 4 2 1 Shows the number of the tape. ● Up to 40 tracks can be used if your tape deck is counted as one track. ● CD synchronized recording function can check the program data for recording to tape. REPEAT RANDOM 2 4 3, 4 1 Follow...
... on this unit's remote control. A pause inserted between side A and B is compatible with it. CDX-596 1 23 4 PROGRAM 2468 A 12 CDX-496, CDX-396 1 3 PROGRAM A TOTAL 4 2 1 Shows the number of the tape. ● Up to 40 tracks can be used if your tape deck is counted as one track. ● CD synchronized recording function can check the program data for recording to tape. REPEAT RANDOM 2 4 3, 4 1 Follow...
Owner's Manual
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... the source level peaks and next plays that are randomly selected by the internal microcomputer. ● In the program play mode, this feature is repeatedly played. If program play is performed on a disc The unit automatically searches for adjusting the recording level on the tape deck. 1 Press to tape, this feature will not be used.) Notes ● Even if the peak level search is performed several times on the tape deck...
... the source level peaks and next plays that are randomly selected by the internal microcomputer. ● In the program play mode, this feature is repeatedly played. If program play is performed on a disc The unit automatically searches for adjusting the recording level on the tape deck. 1 Press to tape, this feature will not be used.) Notes ● Even if the peak level search is performed several times on the tape deck...
Owner's Manual
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... state, the time display on this unit by pressing a numeric button or / ( SKIP/SEARCH ). Notes ● To finish or stop the recording, make proper operations on the tape deck. (For details, please refer to the owner's manual of the tape deck.) ● Programmed sequence of tracks can also be used together with the automatic tape-programming function. (Refer to stop this unit flashes on the tape deck. (Refer...
... state, the time display on this unit by pressing a numeric button or / ( SKIP/SEARCH ). Notes ● To finish or stop the recording, make proper operations on the tape deck. (For details, please refer to the owner's manual of the tape deck.) ● Programmed sequence of tracks can also be used together with the automatic tape-programming function. (Refer to stop this unit flashes on the tape deck. (Refer...
Owner's Manual
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... CDX-496 only) The remote control does not work. Play does not begin. The disc is pressed. Sound "hums". Clean the disc. Clean the disc. If the problem persists, the cables may be defective. Replace the disc. Adjust the volume by the simple measures suggested. Replace the batteries with a remote control sensor. SYMPTOM The unit does not switch ON when POWER is loaded upside down. The disc is too close completely. The tuner...
... CDX-496 only) The remote control does not work. Play does not begin. The disc is pressed. Sound "hums". Clean the disc. Clean the disc. If the problem persists, the cables may be defective. Replace the disc. Adjust the volume by the simple measures suggested. Replace the batteries with a remote control sensor. SYMPTOM The unit does not switch ON when POWER is loaded upside down. The disc is too close completely. The tuner...