Yamaha CDX-993 Owner's Manual

Natural sound compact disc player

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Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA Compact Disc Player.
OWNER'S MANUAL
FEATURES
• Random Access Programmable Play
• Random-Sequence Play
• Single Track/Entire Disc Repeat Play
• Automatic Spacing Capability
• Automatic Programming for Recording to
Tape
• Automatic Peak Level Searching Capability
• CD Synchronized Recording with a
Compatible YAMAHA Tape Deck
• Adjustable Display Brightness
• Remote Control Capability
• Optical and Coaxial Digital Outputs
CDX-993
Natural Sound Compact Disc Player
CONTENTS
Safety Instructions ................................................ 2
Connections ......................................................... 4
Identification of Components ................................ 6
Basic Operation .................................................... 8
Random-Sequence Play .................................... 12
Repeat Play ........................................................ 12
Program Play ...................................................... 13
Index Search ...................................................... 14
CD Synchronized Recording .............................. 19
Transmitter ......................................................... 20
Troubleshooting .................................................. 21
Specifications ..................................................... 22
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA Compact Disc Player. OWNER’S MANUAL FEATURES • Random Access Programmable Play • Random-Sequence Play • Single Track/Entire Disc Repeat Play • Automatic Spacing Capability • Automatic Programming for Recording to Tape • Automatic Peak Level Searching Capability •...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    We Want You Listening For A Lifetime (for US customers only) YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion –...
  • Page 3 This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/ or another product use only high quality shielded cables.
  • Page 4: Connections

    DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL Optical fiber cable Connection cord (not included) (not included) OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL IN Amplifier CDX-993 To AC outlet DIGITAL OUT Optical fiber cable (not included)
  • Page 5 • The LINE OUT terminals of this unit are numbered 1. When connecting this unit with a YAMAHA amplifier or receiver whose terminals on the rear panel are numbered as 1, 2, 3, etc., connect the LINE OUT terminals of this unit to the input terminals numbered 1 on the rear of the amplifier or receiver.
  • Page 6: Identification Of Components

    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. POWER switch (p. 8) Disc Tray (p.
  • Page 7: Remote Control Transmitter

    REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER TAPE button (p. 15) SYNCHRO button (p. 19) PEAK button (p. 18) SPACE button (p. 10) Number buttons (p. 9) REPEAT button (p. 12) OUTPUT LEVEL button (p. 11) STOP button (p. 9) * This manual describes how to operate this unit by using the remote control transmitter. To operate this unit from the front panel, use the corresponding buttons on the front panel.
  • Page 8: Basic Operation

    POWER Turn the power on. POWER Load a disc. OPEN/ CLOSE Display information during disc play 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 Shows the track number selected or being played. 2 Shows the time displays. (Refer to “Selecting time displays” on page 10.) 3 Shows the CD track numbers (up to 20).
  • Page 9: To Play A Desired Track On The Disc

    To stop play temporarily PAUSE 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. DIRECT PLAY Select a desired track using the number buttons. The selected track number is displayed.
  • Page 10 To advance or reverse play rapidly (MANUAL SEARCH) To advance rapidly SEARCH To reverse rapidly SEARCH Selecting time displays You can select any of the four time displays by pressing the TIME button. 1 Elapsed time of the track now playing 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 2 Remaining time of the track now playing REMAIN...
  • Page 11: Changing The Brightness Of The Display

    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 Normal illumination (Off) * While the display illumination is off, the AUTO DISPLAY OFF indicator on the front panel is illuminated.
  • Page 12: Random-Sequence Play

    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 RANDOM To cancel random-sequence play RANDOM You can play any desired track or the entire disc repeatedly by pressing the REPEAT button. The repeat play mode will change whenever you press the REPEAT button.
  • Page 13: Program Play

    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. Stop the unit. STOP PROG PROGRAM Flashes. Display information during programming PROGRAM TOTAL PROGRAM TOTAL 1 2 3 4 5 1 Shows the program number for the track to be entered next.
  • Page 14: Index Search

    To stop Program Play 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. To check program data 1. Press the STOP button to stop the program play. 2.
  • Page 15: Track Programming For Recording To Tape

    A and side B. • You can use “CD SYNCHRONIZED RECORDING” if you have a YAMAHA tape deck with this function. In step 6 and 7, press the SYNCHRO button then press the PLAY button on this unit’s remote control transmitter.
  • Page 16 YAMAHA tape deck with this function. In step 6 and 7, press the SYNCHRO button then press the PLAY button on this unit’s control transmitter.
  • Page 17 L Automatic Random Program tape recording The unit can automatically program tracks in random order for recording to tape. SYNCHRO DIMMER TIME SPACE PEAK TAPE CLEAR INDEX REPEAT RANDOM SEARCH – OUTPUT LEVEL SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY Follow steps 1 – 4 on page 15. RANDOM The unit will automatically program tracks for side A and side B separately considering the tape’s total time.
  • Page 18: Automatic Searching For The Peak Level On A Disc

    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. Stop the unit.
  • Page 19: Cd Synchronized Recording

    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...
  • Page 20: Notes About The Remote Control Transmitter

    NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Battery installation Battery replacement 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. •...
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    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 The player does not switch ON when the POWER switch is pressed.
  • Page 22: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION Frequency response ... 2 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.3 dB Harmonic distortion + noise (1 kHz) ... 0.002% or less S/N ratio ... 118 dB or more Dynamic range ... 98 dB or more Wow & flutter ... Unmeasurable Output voltage (1 kHz, 0 dB) VARIABLE ...
  • Page 23 YAMAHA ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 77312 MARNE-LA-VALLEE CEDEX02, FRANCE YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD1 7JS, ENGLAND YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.B. J A WETTERGRENS GATA 1, BOX 30053, 400 43 VÄSTRA FRÖLUNDA, SWEDEN V211050 Printed in Malaysia YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD.

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