Yamaha CD-S300: CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual

19 The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as

carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.

sunshine, fire or like.

2 Install this sound system in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean

20 VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Asia and General models only)

place – away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration,

The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this unit

dust, moisture, and/or cold. For proper ventilation, allow the

must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging

following minimum clearances.

into the wall outlet. Voltages are:

Top : 2.5 cm (1 inch)

.....................................AC 110/120/220/230-240 V, 50/60 Hz

Rear: 2.5 cm (1 inch)

Sides: 2.5 cm (1 inch)

As long as this unit is connected to the wall outlet, it is

3 Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances, motors,

not disconnected from the AC power source even if

or transformers to avoid humming sounds.

you turn off this unit by .

4 Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes from

cold to hot, and do not locate this unit in an environment with

WARNING

high humidity (i.e. a room with a humidifier) to prevent

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

condensation inside this unit, which may cause an electrical

shock, fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN

5 Avoid installing this unit where foreign objects may fall onto

OR MOISTURE.

this unit and/or this unit may be exposed to liquid dripping or

splashing. On the top of this unit, do not place:

LASER SAFETY

– Other components, as they may cause damage and/or

This unit employs a laser. Due to possible eye injury, only a qualified

service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this

discoloration on the surface of this unit.

device.

– Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they may cause fire,

damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

DANGER

– Containers with liquid in them, as they may fall and liquid

This unit emits visible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct eye

may cause electrical shock to the user and/or damage to

exposure to beam. When this unit is plugged into the wall outlet, do

this unit.

not place your eyes close to the opening of the disc tray and other

6 Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth, curtain,

openings to look into inside.

etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If the temperature

inside this unit rises, it may cause fire, damage to this unit,

The laser component in this product is capable of

and/or personal injury.

emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.

7 Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet until all connections

are complete.

■ For U.K. customers

8 Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat,

If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the

possibly causing damage.

plug supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and

9 Do not use force on switches, knobs and/or cords.

an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For details, refer to the

10 When disconnecting the power cable from the wall outlet,

instructions described below.

grasp the plug; do not pull the cable.

Note

11 Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might

damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

The plug severed from the mains lead must be destroyed, as a

plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous if engaged in a live

12 Only voltage specified on this unit must be used. Using this

socket outlet.

unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may

cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

Yamaha will not be held responsible for any damage resulting

■ Special Instructions for U.K. Model

from use of this unit with a voltage other than specified.

13 To prevent damage by lightning, keep the power cord

IMPORTANT

disconnected from a wall outlet or the unit during a lightning

THE WIRES IN MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN

storm.

ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:

14 Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact qualified

Blue: NEUTRAL

Yamaha service personnel when any service is needed. The

Brown: LIVE

cabinet should never be opened for any reasons.

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus

15 When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time

may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying

(i.e. vacation), disconnect the power cable from the wall

the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

outlet.

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the

terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured

16 Install this unit near the wall outlet and where the power cable

BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be

can be reached easily.

connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or

17 Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section in this

coloured RED.

manual on common operating errors before concluding that

Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth

terminal of the three pin plug.

this unit is faulty.

18 Before moving this unit, press to turn off this unit and then

disconnect the power cable from the wall outlet.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ......................... 2

PLAYABLE DISC AND FILE FORMAT............8

Front panel ................................................................. 2

USING THE ADVANCED SETUP.......................9

Rear panel connections.............................................. 3

TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................10

Remote control........................................................... 4

SPECIFICATIONS...............................................11

Program playback ................................... 5

Audio CD

OPERATION

OPERATION

PLAYING BACK iPod/USB DEVICE................. 6

Connecting iPod/USB devices................................... 6

Playing back iPod ...................................................... 6

Playing back USB devices......................................... 6

Disconnecting iPod/USB devices.............................. 7

Supported iPod/USB devices..................................... 7

INFORMATION

■ Features

• If the batteries have leaked, dispose of them

ADDITIONAL

• Optical Digital Output

immediately. Avoid touching the leaked material or

• Coaxial Digital Output

letting it come into contact with clothing, etc. Clean the

• CD-R, CD-RW Disc Playability

battery compartment thoroughly before installing new

(For details, refer to page 8.)

batteries.

• MP3, WMA Disc Playability

• Do not throw away batteries with general house waste;

• MP3, WMA File Playability Stored on USB Device

dispose of them correctly in accordance with your local

(For details, refer to page 8.)

regulations.

• iPod Playability

■ Handling the remote control

• Program Play (Audio CD only)

• The area between the remote control and this unit must

• Random-Sequence Play

be clear of large obstacles.

• Single Track/File, Entire Disc/Folder/Whole device

• Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote

Repeat Play

control.

• Repeat A-B Play (Audio CD only)

• Do not drop the remote control.

• Adjustable Display Information and Brightness

• Do not leave or store the remote control in the

• PURE DIRECT Function

following types of conditions:

■ Supplied accessories

– places of high humidity, such as near a bath

Please check that you have received all of the following

– places of high temperature, such as near a heater or a

parts.

stove

• Power cable

– places of extremely low temperatures

• Remote control

– dusty places

• Batteries (AA, R6, UM-3) (×2)

• Do not expose the remote control sensor to strong

• RCA stereo cable

lighting, in particular, an inverter type fluorescent

lamp; otherwise, the remote control may not work

■ Notes on batteries

properly. If necessary, position this unit away from

• Change all of the batteries if you notice that the

direct lighting.

operation range of the remote control decreases.

• Use AA, R6, UM-3 batteries.

■ About this manual

• Make sure that the polarities are correct. See the

• y indicates a tip for your operation.

illustration inside the battery compartment.

• In this manual, audio CDs are referred to as “Audio

• Remove the batteries if the remote control is not used

CD”, MP3/WMA discs as “Data Disc”, and MP3/

for an extended period of time.

WMA files stored on the USB device as “USB”.

• Do not use old batteries together with new ones.

• The , and

Audio CD Data Disc USB

• Do not use different types of batteries (such as alkaline

icons indicate music data formats that can be used in

and manganese batteries) together. Read the packaging

the operation.

English

carefully as these different types of batteries may have

• This manual is printed prior to production. Design and

the same shape and color.

specifications are subject to change in part as a result of

improvements, etc. In case of differences between the

manual and the product, the product has priority.

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