Yamaha CDX-396 Power is pressed, Disc tray does not close, Completely, Play does not begin, Work

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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

PROBABLE CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

The unit does not switch ON when

The power cord is not connected nor

Securely connect the power cord.

POWER is pressed.

completely connected.

 

 

 

 

The disc tray does not close

A foreign object is obstructing the tray.

Carefully check the disc tray and

completely.

 

remove the foreign object.

 

 

 

Play does not begin.

The disc is damaged.

Check the disc carefully; replace it if

 

 

necessary.

 

 

 

 

There is moisture on the laser pickup.

Wait 20 to 30 minutes after switching

 

 

the unit ON before trying to play a disc.

 

 

 

 

The disc is loaded upside down.

Reload the disc with the label side up.

 

 

 

 

The disc is dirty.

Clean the disc.

 

 

 

 

The CD-RW (ReWritable) disc is not

Replace the disc with a correctly-

 

recorded correctly.

recorded disc playable with this unit.

 

 

 

 

The disc is a non-standard disc not

 

 

playable with this unit.

 

 

 

 

Play is delayed, or begins at the

The disc may be scratched or

Check the disc carefully; replace it if

wrong place.

damaged.

necessary.

No sound.

Improper output cable connections.

Connect the cables properly. If the

 

 

problem persists, the cables may be

 

 

defective.

 

 

 

 

Improper amplifier operation.

Set the amplifier controls to the correct

 

 

input selection.

 

 

 

 

The – OUTPUT LEVEL + buttons are

Adjust the volume by using the

 

set at minimum. (CDX-596 and CDX-

– OUTPUT LEVEL + buttons. (CDX-

 

496 only)

596 and CDX-496 only)

 

 

 

Sound “skips”.

The unit is being subjected to vibrations

Relocate the unit.

 

or impacts.

 

 

 

 

 

The disc is dirty.

Clean the disc.

 

 

 

Sound “hums”.

Improper cable connections.

Securely connect the audio cables. If

 

 

the problem persists, the cables may be

 

 

defective.

 

 

 

Noise from a nearby tuner.

The tuner is too close to the unit.

Move the tuner and the main unit

 

 

farther apart.

 

 

 

Noise from inside of the disc tray.

The disc may be warped.

Replace the disc.

No sound from the headphones.

The – OUTPUT LEVEL + buttons are

Adjust the volume by using the

(CDX-596 and CDX-496 only)

set at minimum.

– OUTPUT LEVEL + buttons.

The remote control does not

The batteries of the remote control are

Replace the batteries with new ones.

work.

too weak.

 

 

Remote control is too far away or tilted

Use within 6 m (19.7 ft.) and 60° radius.

 

too much.

 

 

 

 

 

Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter

Reposition the main unit.

 

type flourescent lamp etc.) is striking

 

 

the remote control sensor of the main

 

 

unit.

 

 

 

 

TV functions strangely when the

Remote control is being used near TV

Relocate the main unit away from the

remote control is used.

set with a remote control sensor.

TV or cover TV’s remote control sensor.

 

 

 

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Contents CDX-596/496/396 Safety Instructions Explanation of Graphical SymbolsFCC Information for US customers only Important Notice do not Modify this UnitContents For Canadian Customers Discs playable with this unit Coaxial Digital Output CD-TEXT Data Display Capability Remote control RCA pin cableCD-RW ReWritable Disc Playability Refer to page 2 for detailsRemote control operation range Battery installationBattery replacement Not included RCA pin cable included When the Line OUT analog terminals of this unit are usedConnections Shaded part is provided for CDX-596 onlyRemote control Power p Auto Display OFF indicator CDX-596 only pPower p Identification of ComponentsDimmer p OPEN/CLOSE p TEXT/TIME pSynchro p Repeat pDisplay information Press Power to turn on the powerBasic Operation Press or to begin playSelected track To select track number 10 or higherWhen using To skip to the beginning of the desired track Skip SearchArtist name Changing displaysRemaining time of the current track Total disc play timeAutomatic spacing To cancel the automatic spacing functionChanging brightness of the display During playRepeat Play To cancel random-sequence playRANDOM-SEQUENCE Play To perform random-sequence playBlinks Program PlayDisplay information during programming Press to begin play BlinksIndex Search Press to stop the unit Track Programming for Recording to TapeOff Tape 46 turns on, you can check the program data for side a and side B When track selection for side a is finished, press Manual tape-programmingFollow steps 1 3 on Press RandomTo cancel the peak level search function Press . Some other buttons can also be usedPress OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray, and load a disc To cancel synchronized CD-tape recording functionCD Synchronized Recording Load a tape on the tape deckNo sound from the headphones Power is pressedPlay is delayed, or begins at Remote control does notLaser Diode Properties Audio SectionGeneral V492440

CDX-496, CDX-396 specifications

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