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Natural Sound Compact Disc Player
Lecteur de disque audionumérique de la série "Natural Sound"
Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA Compact Disc Player.
Nous vous remercions d'avoir porté votre choix sur ce lecteur de disque
CDX-890/590/490
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODE D'EMPLOI
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
· Display Brightness Changing Capability
· Remote Control Capability
CDX-890 and CDX-590 only
· Optical and Coaxial Digital Outputs
CDX-490 only
· Optical Digital Output
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
Track Programming 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..................................................... 22
CARACTERISTIQUES
· Lecture programmable à accès direct
· Lecture en séquence aléatoire
· Lecture répétée de plage unique/disque entier
· Fonction d'espacement automatique
· Programmation automatique de pour
l'enregistrement
· Fonction de recherche automatique du niveau
de crête
· Enregistrement synchronisé de disque
audionumérique avec un magnétophone à
cassettes compatible YAMAHA
· Fonction de modification de luminosité de
l'affichage
· Fonctionnement par télécommande
CDX-890 et CDX-590 seulement
· Sorties numériques optiques et coaxiales
CDX-490 seulement
· Sortie numérique optique
TABLE DES MATIERES
Attention ............................................................. 23
Connexions ......................................................... 24
Identification des composants ............................ 26
Fonctionnement de base .................................... 28
Lecture en séquence aléatoire ........................... 32
Lecture repetée .................................................. 32
Lecture programmée .......................................... 33
Recherche d'index .............................................. 34
Programmation des plages pour
enregistrement sur bande .................................... 35
Enregistrement synchronise d'un
disque audionumérique ........................................39
Remarques concernant la télécommande .......... 40
Remarques concernant la manipulation des disques ... 40
Dépistage de pannes .......................................... 41
Caractéristiques techniques ............................... 42


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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1
Read Instructions ­ All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the unit is operated.
2
Retain Instructions ­ The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
3
Heed Warnings ­ All warnings on the unit and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4
Follow Instructions ­ All operating and other instructions
should be followed.
5
Water and Moisture ­ The unit should not be used near
water ­ for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, etc.
6
Carts and Stands ­ The unit should be used only with a
cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
6A A unit and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces
may cause the unit and cart combination
to overturn.
7
Wall or Ceiling Mounting ­ The unit should be mounted to
a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the
manufacturer.
8
Ventilation ­ The unit should be situated so that its
location or position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation. For example, the unit should not be situated
on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface, that may block the
ventilation openings; or placed in a built-in installation,
such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow
of air through the ventilation openings.
9
Heat ­ The unit should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances that
produce heat.
10 Power Sources ­ The unit should be connected to a
power supply only of the type described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the unit.
11 Power-Cord Protection ­ Power-supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.
12 Cleaning ­ The unit should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
13 Nonuse Periods ­ The power cord of the unit should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long
period of time.
14 Object and Liquid Entry ­ Care should be taken so that
objects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled into the
inside of the unit.
15 Damage Requiring Service ­ The unit should be serviced
by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been
damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
unit; or
C. The unit has been exposed to rain; or
D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.
16 Servicing ­ The user should not attempt to service the unit
beyond those means described in the operating
instructions. All other servicing should be referred to
qualified service personnel.
17 Power Lines ­ An outdoor antenna should be located
away from power lines.
18 Grounding or Polarization ­ Precautions should be taken
so that the grounding or polarization is not defeated.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle,
is intended to alert you to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert
you to the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the
appliance.
· Explanation of Graphical Symbols
CAUTION
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT!
Please record the serial number of this unit in the space
below.
Model:
Serial No.:
The serial number is located on the rear of the unit.
Retain this Owner's Manual in a safe place for future
reference
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 ­ and, most importantly, without
affecting your sensitive hearing. Since hearing
damage from loud sounds is often undetectable
until it is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic
Industries Association's Consumer Electronics
Group recommend you to avoid prolonged


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1
To ensure the finest performance, please read this manual
carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
2
Install your unit in a cool, dry, clean place ­ away from
windows, heat sources, and too much vibration, dust,
moisture or cold. Avoid sources of hum (transformers,
motors). To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not expose
to rain and water.
3
Do not operate the unit upside-down. It may overheat,
possibly causing damage.
4
Never open the cabinet. If a foreign object drops into the
set, contact your dealer.
5
Do not use force on switches, knobs or cords. When
moving the set, first turn the unit off. Then gently
disconnect the power plug and the cords connecting to
other equipment. Never pull the cord itself.
6
Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents;
this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
7
Be sure to read the "TROUBLESHOOTING" section on
common operating errors before concluding that your unit
is faulty.
8. Do not place another component on top of this unit,
because to do so will discolor or damage the surface of
the unit.
9. To prevent damage by lightning, disconnect the power
cord from the household AC outlet during an electrical
storm.
10. When disconnecting the power cord from the household
AC outlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cord.
11. When moving the unit, be sure to first disconnect the
power cord from the household AC outlet, and disconnect
cords connected to other equipment.
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the unit. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel only.
DANGER: The use of optical instrument with this product will
increase eye hazard.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
DANGER
Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or
defeated.
Avoid direct exposure to beam.
The apparatus is not disconnected from the AC power
source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if
the apparatus itself is turned off.
WARNING
Laser Diode Properties
· Material: GaAlAs
· Wavelength: 780nm
· Emission Duration: continuous
· Laser Output: max. 44.6µW*
* This output is the value measured at a distance of about
200mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-
up Block.
FCC INFORMATION (for US customers only)
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!
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. Cable/s supplied with this product
MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions.
Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC
authorization to use this product in the USA.
3. NOTE : This product has been tested and found to
comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations,
Part 15 for Class "B" digital devices. Compliance with
these requirements provides a reasonable level of
assurance that your use of this product in a residential
environment will not result in harmful interference with
other electronic devices.
This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if
not installed and used according to the instructions
found in the users manual, may cause interference
harmful to the operation of other electronic devices.
Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that
interference will not occur in all installations. If this product
is found to be the source of interference, which can be
determined by turning the unit "OFF" and "ON", please try
to eliminate the problem by using one of the following
measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is being
affected by the interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit
breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the
antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead,
change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory
results, please contact the local retailer authorized to
distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the
appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics
Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA
90620.
The above statements apply ONLY to those products
distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its
subsidiaries.
As the laser beam used in this compact disc player is harmful
to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified personel only.


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· 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 terminals of
the amplifier or other component.
· If the placement of this unit causes noise to other equipment,
such as a tuner, separate them from each other.
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CONNECTIONS
LINE OUT
DIGITAL OUT
VARIABLE
FIXED
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
CD
DIGITAL
IN
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
LINE OUT
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
CD
DIGITAL
IN
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
To AC outlet
CDX-890
Amplifier
Connection cord
(not included)
Connection cord
(included)
Optical fiber cable
(not included)
Optical fiber cable
(not included)
To AC outlet
CDX-590
Amplifier
Connection cord
(not included)
Connection cord
(included)
CDX-890
CDX-590


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English
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Choose one of the ways listed below to connect this unit to your amplifier.
LINE OUT
DIGITAL
OUT
OPTICAL
CD
DIGITAL
IN
OPTICAL
To AC outlet
CDX-490
Amplifier
Connection cord
(included)
CDX-490
When the LINE OUT (analog) terminals of this
unit are used (
)
· Be sure that the left ("L") and right ("R") LINE OUT terminals
are connected to the corresponding (left and right) terminals
of the amplifier or other component.
· Connect the "LINE OUT" terminals to the "CD" (or "AUX")
terminals of the amplifier. If the amplifier does not have such
terminals, use the "TAPE PB" terminals. For additional
details concerning these connections, refer to the operation
instructions for the amplifier being used.
· CDX-890 only
Connect to either the VARIABLE terminals or the FIXED
terminals. (As a general rule, connect to the FIXED
terminals.)
VARIABLE:
The output level of these terminals can be
adjusted by using the OUTPUT LEVEL
button.
FIXED:
The output level of these terminals is not
variable.
When the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) terminal of
this unit is used (
)
· Before using this terminal, remove the terminal's cover by
pulling it.
· Make the connection from this terminal to the optical input
terminal of an amplifier by using a commercially available
optical fiber cable.
* Use an optical fiber cable that conforms to EIAJ
standards. Other cables might not function correctly.
· Be sure to attach the terminal's cover when this terminal is
not being used, in order to protect the terminal from dust.
· CDX-590 and CDX-490 only
The level of signals output into an amplifier can be adjusted
by using the OUTPUT LEVEL button.
· This terminal can also be connected to the optical input
terminal of a digital audio tape deck (DAT) etc. to record CD
onto tape directly.
CDX-890 and CDX-590 only
When the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) terminal of
this unit is used (
)
· Make the connection from this terminal to the digital input
terminal of an amplifier by using a connection cord.
· CDX-590 only
The level of signals output into an amplifier can be adjusted
by using the OUTPUT LEVEL button.
Optical fiber cable
(not included)