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CONTENTS CAUTION 1 NOTES ABOUT DISCS 2 FEATURES 3 UNPACKING 3 NOTES ABOUT 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 ...
CONTENTS CAUTION 1 NOTES ABOUT DISCS 2 FEATURES 3 UNPACKING 3 NOTES ABOUT 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 ...
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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 - OUTPUT LEVEL + REPEAT RANDOM OPEN/ ... 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. You should find the unit itself and the following accessories. FEATURES...
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 - OUTPUT LEVEL + REPEAT RANDOM OPEN/ ... 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. You should find the unit itself and the following accessories. FEATURES...
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... case, reposition the main unit to the main unit, the batteries are correct. (See the illustration inside of the arrow. 2. Close the 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...
... case, reposition the main unit to the main unit, the batteries are correct. (See the illustration inside of the arrow. 2. Close the 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...
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...which the controls are virtually identical, with the exceptions below. IDENTIFICATION OF COMPONENTS ( ) indicates the page number on the remote control are best described. 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. ● SKIP/SEARCH on the main unit has both the functions of / (skip) and / (search) on the remote control. Remote control sensor (p. ...
...which the controls are virtually identical, with the exceptions below. IDENTIFICATION OF COMPONENTS ( ) indicates the page number on the remote control are best described. 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. ● SKIP/SEARCH on the main unit has both the functions of / (skip) and / (search) on the remote control. Remote control sensor (p. ...
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REMOTE CONTROL TEXT/TIME (p. 11) TIME (p. 11) CDX-596 TEXT/ TIME CDX-496, 396 TIME SYNCHRO (p. 21) SPACE (p. 12) TAPE (p. 16) Numeric buttons (p. 9) "pause" (p. 9) OPEN/ SYNCHRO DIMMER CLOSE SPACE PEAK TAPE CLEAR PROG 1 2 3 4... LEVEL + REPEAT (p. 13) "stop" (p. 9) REPEAT RANDOM / "search" (p. 10) DIMMER (p. 12) OPEN/CLOSE (p. 8) PEAK (p. 20) PROG (p. 14) CLEAR (p. 15) INDEX (p. 15) CDX-596 and CDX-496 only OUTPUT LEVEL (p. 12) RANDOM (p. 13) "play" (p. 8) / "skip" (p. 10) The shaded parts ( ) vary between models. English ( ) indicates the page number on which the controls...
REMOTE CONTROL TEXT/TIME (p. 11) TIME (p. 11) CDX-596 TEXT/ TIME CDX-496, 396 TIME SYNCHRO (p. 21) SPACE (p. 12) TAPE (p. 16) Numeric buttons (p. 9) "pause" (p. 9) OPEN/ SYNCHRO DIMMER CLOSE SPACE PEAK TAPE CLEAR PROG 1 2 3 4... LEVEL + REPEAT (p. 13) "stop" (p. 9) REPEAT RANDOM / "search" (p. 10) DIMMER (p. 12) OPEN/CLOSE (p. 8) PEAK (p. 20) PROG (p. 14) CLEAR (p. 15) INDEX (p. 15) CDX-596 and CDX-496 only OUTPUT LEVEL (p. 12) RANDOM (p. 13) "play" (p. 8) / "skip" (p. 10) The shaded parts ( ) vary between models. English ( ) indicates the page number on which the controls...
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... output into an amplifier or the headphone level adjusted by using the remote control. After each track 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... pressing - OUTPUT LEVEL +. 4 Shows the time displays. (Refer to begin from the front panel, use the corresponding buttons on the power. Disc tray Display information CDX-596 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 CDX-496, CDX-396 1 4 43 2 Play will begin play.
... output into an amplifier or the headphone level adjusted by using the remote control. After each track 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... pressing - OUTPUT LEVEL +. 4 Shows the time displays. (Refer to begin from the front panel, use the corresponding buttons on the power. Disc tray Display information CDX-596 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 CDX-496, CDX-396 1 4 43 2 Play will begin play.
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... the beginning of the current track ● These operations can be performed when the unit is paused or stopped. ● When using or on the remote control: If (or ) is pressed and held, the track number is played forward (or backward) rapidly. (Press once.) To play rapidly (MANUAL SEARCH) (Press and...
... the beginning of the current track ● These operations can be performed when the unit is paused or stopped. ● When using or on the remote control: If (or ) is pressed and held, the track number is played forward (or backward) rapidly. (Press once.) To play rapidly (MANUAL SEARCH) (Press and...
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... PROGRAM 12345 A CDX-496, CDX-396 1 3 PROGRAM A TOTAL ● All tracks may not be programmed. Recording automatically begins. (For details, refer to page 21.) 4 2 1 Shows the number of the tape. ... programmed track numbers on each side. 3 Shows the total time of programmed tracks on each side. 4 Shows the side of tracks programmed on this unit's remote control. E-17 English Notes ● In step 4, you can check the program data for side A and side B. ● Up to 40 tracks can be used...
... PROGRAM 12345 A CDX-496, CDX-396 1 3 PROGRAM A TOTAL ● All tracks may not be programmed. Recording automatically begins. (For details, refer to page 21.) 4 2 1 Shows the number of the tape. ... programmed track numbers on each side. 3 Shows the total time of programmed tracks on each side. 4 Shows the side of tracks programmed on this unit's remote control. E-17 English Notes ● In step 4, you can check the program data for side A and side B. ● Up to 40 tracks can be used...
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...5 Use numeric buttons to select the track numbers (to be recorded on side B) in any other track number is flashing continuously on the display. CDX-496, CDX-396 PROGRAM A TOTAL REMAIN Blinks. 3 Use numeric buttons to select desired tracks (to 40 tracks can be recorded on side A) in any order ... deck, and then press on the tape. You can select a track which can be displayed, and then the display will pause at this unit's remote control. However, at the end of side A of the unprogrammable one. ● In step 3 or 5, each time a selection is compatible with...
...5 Use numeric buttons to select the track numbers (to be recorded on side B) in any other track number is flashing continuously on the display. CDX-496, CDX-396 PROGRAM A TOTAL REMAIN Blinks. 3 Use numeric buttons to select desired tracks (to 40 tracks can be recorded on side A) in any order ... deck, and then press on the tape. You can select a track which can be displayed, and then the display will pause at this unit's remote control. However, at the end of side A of the unprogrammable one. ● In step 3 or 5, each time a selection is compatible with...
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... recording on the tape deck, and then press on page 16. 2 Press RANDOM. Resume recording, and then press or on this unit's remote control. 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 tape. A pause inserted between side A and B is counted as one...
... recording on the tape deck, and then press on page 16. 2 Press RANDOM. Resume recording, and then press or on this unit's remote control. 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 tape. A pause inserted between side A and B is counted as one...
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... deck's recording with the automatic tape-programming function. (Refer to pages 16-19.) 5 or E-21 This recording method requires a YAMAHA tape deck compatible with this function. (Refer to the tape deck's operation manual to find out whether it is compatible or not.)... with this unit flashes on tape easily and precisely. To cancel synchronized CD-tape recording function Press . Notes ● To finish or stop this unit's remote control. 3 OPEN/ SYNCHRO DIMMER CLOSE SPACE TEXT/ TIME PEAK TAPE CLEAR PROG 1 2 3 1 REPEAT RANDOM 4 3 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 +I0 ...
... deck's recording with the automatic tape-programming function. (Refer to pages 16-19.) 5 or E-21 This recording method requires a YAMAHA tape deck compatible with this function. (Refer to the tape deck's operation manual to find out whether it is compatible or not.)... with this unit flashes on tape easily and precisely. To cancel synchronized CD-tape recording function Press . Notes ● To finish or stop this unit's remote control. 3 OPEN/ SYNCHRO DIMMER CLOSE SPACE TEXT/ TIME PEAK TAPE CLEAR PROG 1 2 3 1 REPEAT RANDOM 4 3 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 0 +I0 ...
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... disc. Adjust the volume by using the - No sound. TV functions strangely when the remote control is not listed in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help. Clean the disc. SYMPTOM The unit does not switch ON... sensor. Move the tuner and the main unit farther apart. Relocate the main unit away from the headphones. (CDX-596 and CDX-496 only) The remote control does not work. TROUBLESHOOTING If the unit fails to operate normally, check the following points to determine whether the fault can be...
... disc. Adjust the volume by using the - No sound. TV functions strangely when the remote control is not listed in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help. Clean the disc. SYMPTOM The unit does not switch ON... sensor. Move the tuner and the main unit farther apart. Relocate the main unit away from the headphones. (CDX-596 and CDX-496 only) The remote control does not work. TROUBLESHOOTING If the unit fails to operate normally, check the following points to determine whether the fault can be...