IMPORTANT!Please record the serial number of thisunit in the space below.Model:Serial No.:The serial number is located on the rearof the unit.Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safeplace for future reference.WARNINGTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ORELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSETHIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OFELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVECOVER (OR BACK), NO USER-SERVICEABLEPARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TOQUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.The lightning flash with arrowheadsymbol, within an equilateral triangle,is intended to alert you to thepresence of uninsulated “dangerousvoltage” within the product’senclosure that may be of sufficientmagnitude to constitute a risk ofelectric shock to persons.The exclamation point within anequilateral triangle is intended to alertyou to the presence of importantoperating and maintenance(servicing) instructions in theliterature accompanying theappliance.• Explanation of Graphical SymbolsCAUTIONNatural Sound Compact Disc PlayerRandom Access Programmable PlayRandom-Sequence PlaySingle Track/Entire Disc Repeat PlayAutomatic Spacing CapabilityAutomatic Tape-ProgrammingAutomatic Peak Level Searching CapabilityCD Synchronized Recording with a Compatible YAMAHA Tape DiskDisplay Brightness Changing CapabilityRemote Control CapabilityCDX-880/580/480Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA Compact Disc Player.CONTENTSSafety Instructions.................... 2Connections ............................. 4Identification of Components.... 6Loading the Disc/Disc Play....... 8Random-Sequence Play ........ 12Repeat Play............................ 12Program Play.......................... 13Index Search .......................... 14Track Programming forRecording to Tape .................. 15CD Synchronized Recording ...... 19Notes about the RemoteControl Transmitter ................. 20Notes about HandlingCompact Discs ....................... 20Troubleshooting ...................... 21Specifications ......................... 21OWNER’S MANUAL