Greetings all, I am looking for information on solving a tracking issue with my Yamaha CD-2 Compact Disk player. The unit has a hard time seeking track 1 on some disks when the unit has been first turned on. After the unit as been on for 10 to 15 minutes the problem goes away. This also seems to be a common problem with this model
Being the cheap scape I am I'd try this newsgroup before I buy a service manual.
Thanks
Craig
Replace the sled belt, the tray belt (if any) and apply some light oil at the spindle (disc) motor shaft where it enters the body of the motor. Common problem. (also clean the laser lens - it's due by now)
Mark Z.
Everything is gear driven, the sled and laser pickup assembly. I did lube the rails for the laser assembly but I didn't think of lubing the spindle motor shaft. I also cleaned the laser lens. Thanks for your input..
Yeah, the spindle motor shaft is classic on these. Yamaha of course suggested replacing the motor, (C.Y.A.) but I've alway had good luck simply lubricating them. Most of the similar models used belts - I wasn't sure about the CD-2 - it's been a while.
Mark Z.
Well I tried this, and though it seemed to help it didn't solve the problem. I have had several Yamaha CD-2 players over the years and every one of them developed this problem. I have had other CD players develop these problems and it seemed to be bad trimmers or other failures associated with tracking alignments.
Sure I can just buy another CD player but I've always had a soft spot for the CD-2 and would sure like to fix it. I just need the test point and alignment procedures.
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