SINGLE DISC CD PLAYER 

CD-R/RW, MP3 and WMA
Playback
These CD players can handle CDR and CD-RW discs with ordinary
songs. The CDX-497 can alsoplays discs with MP3 and WMA
files, so users can enjoy more of their favourite music. (Note thatsome discs may not play.)Wealth of Playback FunctionsIn addition to ordinary play, thereare a variety of ways you can enjoy the musical selections onyour CDs. Random Play plays allthe songs in a random order. If you want to hear them in a certain order, you can use the 40-Track
Program Play function. There are also several repeat modes: Single Track, Entire Disc, Random Play,
Programme Play and A-B (for
repeating all songs between two
points on the disc).
Auto Space Insert
Lets you add a short pause at the
touch of a button on the remote
control while recording to ensure
that there is sufficient space
between selections.
3-Mode CD Text Display
Get information about the CD
currently playing right on the CD
player’s display. The 3-mode CD
Text display shows the CD’s title,
the artist’s name and the title of
the track.
Peak Search
Gives you better sounding
recording by searching the disc
for the loudness part and
playing it for a few seconds so
you can set the proper
recording level.
CD-Tape Synchro Rec Start
You’ll have smooth recording
starts each time, because
Synchro Rec Start puts the deck
into the recording mode a few
seconds before starting CD
play.
Front Panel Headphone Jack
(CDX-497)
A headphone jack is
conveniently located on the front
panel so listeners can quickly
switch to private listening mode.
RoHS Compliant
This environmentally friendly unit
fully complies with the EU’s
RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous
Substances) standards.
High Sound Quality
Intelligent Digital Servo
System
Conventional tracking servo
circuitry cannot completely
overcome errors caused by disc
defects, warpage, dust and so
on. This system uses a
microcomputer to monitor the
signal, adjusting pickup tracking
and focus, as well as spindle
motor speed, to compensate for
any problems.
Low-Impedance Power Supply
Because every signal part
affects sound quality, Yamaha
uses nothing but the best. The
special Low-Impedance Power
Supply, for example, uses extra
thick wires to ensure that power
is absolutely stable even under
low impedance conditions.
Display Dimmer
The CDX-497/397’s front display
dimmer function lets dim the
display when you darken the
room to suit your mood while
listening to music. The
brightness of the display can be
set to Normal, Slightly Dim and
Dim. Dimming the display also
reduces any chance of noise
interference from the LCD for
highest audio quality.
Aluminium Front Panel
An aluminium front panel is used
to effectively shield sensitive
low-level circuitry from external
noise and electronic radiation
generated by dimmer switches,
HVAC, fluorescent lighting and
video displays (CRT, LCD, Plasma).
Other Notable Features
• CD-R/RW playback compatibility
• 3-mode tape edit: random, automatic and manual
• Skip play (Track skip)
• Direct track access and index search
• Index number display and search
• 4-mode time display
• Last memory
• New-designed, slim and stlysh remote control unit