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CDC-98
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
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OWNER’S MANUAL
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read Instructions – All the safety and operating 11 Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be instructions should be read before the unit is operated. routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying 2 Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience should be retained for future reference. receptacles, and the point where they exit from the un
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WARNING As the laser beam used in this compact disc player is harmful CAUTION to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer Use of controls or adjustments or performance of servicing to qualified personel only. procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the unit. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. DANGER DANGER: The use of optical instrument with this product will Invisible laser radi
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CONNECTIONS l Before making any connections, switch OFF the power to l Be sure that the left (“L”) and right (“R”) LINE OUT terminals the unit and the amplifier or other component. are connected to the corresponding (left and right) terminals l Connect the “LINE OUT” terminals to the “CD” (or “AUX”) of the amplifier or other component. terminals of the amplifier. If the amplifier does not have l If the placement of this unit causes noise to other such terminals, use the “TAPE PB” terminals. Fo
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IDENTIFICATION OF COMPONENTS * ( ) indicates the page number on which the control part is best described. FRONT PANEL STOP button (p. 7) POWER switch (p. 6) DISC-select buttons (p. 6) OPEN/CLOSE button (p. 6) PAUSE button (p. 7) PLAYXCHANGE button (p. 6) PLAY button (p. 6) Display panel button (p. 8) SEARCH Disc tray (p. 6) SKIP button (p. 7) Disc play MODE select button (p. 6) PLAYXCHANGE OPEN/CLOSE PLAY PAUSE STOP DISC DISC SKIP 1 234 5 SKIP SEARCH REPEAT RANDOM POWER TIME DIMMER PROG CLEAR
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LOADING DISCS/DISC PLAY 6 6 2, 4 3, 6 1 5 POWER 1 5 Select the disc play mode (DISC MODE: SINGLE or ALL) while watching the display. MODE Shows the selected disc 2 Label side mode. upward OPEN/CLOSE “SINGLE” mode: The unit will play a designated disc only. “ALL” mode: The unit will play all discs in the tray in sequence. 6 PLAY Disc tray 3 DISC SKIP * If necessary, select a desired disc by using a DISC-select button or the DISC SKIP buttons. DISC SKIP DISC Load the fifth disc. 12 3 4 5 OPEN/CLOS
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To stop play temporarily To stop play completely PAUSE STOP * To resume play, press the PAUSE button again or the PLAY button. To play a desired track on the disc DIRECT PLAY SKIP PLAY Select a desired track by using the numeric buttons on the l To play from the beginning of the track following the one remote control transmitter. now playing SKIP 5 l To play from the beginning of the track now playing SKIP The selected track number is displayed. l To play from the beginning of the track before t
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To advance or reverse play rapidly (MANUAL SEARCH) l The sound can be heard (although slightly garbled) during To advance rapidly manual search in either direction. This is convenient for locating a precise position within a track, or for reviewing SEARCH the contents quickly. l Manual search can also be performed while disc play is paused, though no sound will be heard. (press and hold) To reverse rapidly SEARCH (press and hold) Scanning discs to search for a desired disc (or to check discs on
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Selecting time displays You can select any of the four time displays by pressing the TIME display mode-select button. Elapsed time of the track now playing Total remaining time on the disc ˆ Remaining time of the track now playing ` Total disc play time ´ Note The remaining time will not be displayed for track number ` 21 or higher. 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 th
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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. 2 3 4 1 3 Select whether to mix up tracks from one disc or all discs in the tray. MODE * If the “SINGLE” disc play mode is selected, next select a desired disc by using the DISC SKIP buttons or a DISC- select button. OPEN/CLOSE RANDOM 4 2 Notes To cancel random-sequence play l This feature will not function during pro
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PROGRAM PLAY You can enjoy listening to your favorite tracks selected from one or several discs in any desired order using programmed play. * The use of the remote control transmitter is recommended for easier operations. OPEN/CLOSE TIME DIMMER PROG CLEAR REPEAT RANDOM 2 12 3 MODE 4 56 +10 4 78 9 0 DISC SKIP DISC SCAN 5 SKIP PAUSE PLAY 3 SEARCH INDEX STOP – 1 OUTPUT LEVEL + SYNCHRO Stop the unit. Select the desired track. 1 4 STOP 3 2 PROG *Repeat step 3 and 4 to set more programs. 5 When the pr
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Notes l You can set as many as 20 programs at one time. l The SKIP ( and ) button can be used during l If you choose to perform programming with the DISC 1 tray playing, but only within the range of the programmed empty, be sure to press a DISC SKIP button before starting tracks. programming. l The SEARCH ( and ) button can be used during l The total time of the programed tracks will not be displayed, playing to search through all tracks, including if tracks are s
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REPEAT PLAY You can play any desired track or disc (set of discs) repeatedly by pressing the REPEAT button. The repeat play mode will change whenever you press the REPEAT button. SINGLE REPEAT (S REP) (OFF) 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, the programmed-play mode or the random- sequence play mode will be resumed.) REPEAT S REP FULL REPEAT (F REP) In the “SINGLE
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CD SYNCHRONIZED RECORDING This unit can make a tape deck’s recording synchronized with CD play automatically. With this function, you can record a CD on tape very easily and more precisely. This recording method needs 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 close to each other so that they can receive the signals from this unit’s remote control transmitter
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30° NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Battery installation Remote control transmitter operation range 1 3 Remote control sensor 2 Within approximately 7 m (23 feet) Battery replacement If you find that the remote control transmitter must be used closer to the main unit, the batteries are weak. Replace both batteries with new ones. Notes l Use only AA,R6,UM-3 batteries for replacement. l Be sure the polarities are correct. (See the illustration Notes l inside the battery compartment.)
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TROUBLESHOOTING If the unit fails to operate normally, check the following points to determine whether the problem can be corrected by the simple measures suggested. If it cannot, or if the problem is not listed in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the unit's power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for assistance. SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY The player does not switch ON when the The power cord is not connected or not completely Securely connect the power cord. POW
