Pioneer PD-M406 User manual

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PIONEER’
Operating
Instruction
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of
Entertainers
Manual
de
instruccione
PD-M406
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PD-M426
MULTI COMPACT DISC PLAYER ~_.
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MULTIDISCOS
COMPACTOS
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English
PD-M406
Espanol
PD-M426
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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
“Please read through these operating instructions so you will know
how to operate your model properly. After you have finished
»peading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future
veiaince
‘ :
:
COMPACT
in some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and
power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the
explanatory drawings. However, the method of connecting and DIGITAL AUDIO
operating the unit is the same.
WARNING: To PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
roy
THE STANDBY/ON SWITCH IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND
THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS
POWER IN STANDBY POSITION.
CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when
shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the
unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic
interference with electric appliances such es radios and
televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for
connections, *
This player is for consumer use. If the player is used in a
business (for example, used for a period at a restaurant),
the player will not be covered under warranty.

‘IMPORTANT
“ey
RISK:
8
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
.
ONOT
OPEN
;
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ag
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i
;
ing
fash
with
ptowtiond
symbol
within
an
cAunioN:
‘The
exclamation
point
within
an
enuilatec!
Langte
te
‘eater
tangle,
is
intended
to
aiact
the
user
tothe
2
TO
PREVENT
THE
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK.
DO
NOT
Intended
10
alent
the
uset
to
fie
presence
of
important
Fresence
of
uninigvlatad
‘dangerous
voltage’
within
the
REMOVE
COVER
(OP
RACK).
NO
USER
SERVICEARLE
onaroting
and
msintenance
‘sanvicing
ristructions
ic
the
Product's
enciosure
that
may
be
af
sulficinnt
magnitude
PARTS
INSIDE,
REFER
SERVICING
TO
QUALIFIED
din
18
accompanying
the
sorkance.
"0
consist
argh
of
actor
shock
to
rsa
SEAVER
This
eauipmont
has
been
tasted
and
found
ta
comply
with
the
limits
for
a
Class
B
digital
device,
pursuant
to
Port
16
of
the
FCC
Rules,
|
Thase
limits
are
designed
to
provide
reasonable
protection
against
harmful
interterenee
m4
residential
installation.
This
equipment
generates,
uses,
and
can
radiate
radio
ncy
energy
and,
if
not
instalied
and
used
in
accordance
with
ie
instructions,
may
cause
harmful
interference
to
radio
Communications.
However,
thore
is
no
guatsntes
that
interference
will
net
occur
In
a
particular
instaliation.
if
this
equipment
does
cause
harmful
interference
to
radio
or
television
Teception,
which
can
be
determined
by
turning
the
equipment
off
and
on,
the
user
is
encouraged
to
try
fo
correct
the
interference
by
one
or
mare
of
the
following
measures:
~
Reorient
or
relocate
the
receiving
antenna.
~
Increase
the
separation
between
the
equipment
and
receiver.
~
Connect
the
equipment
into
an
outlet
on
a
cirouit
different
from
that
to
which
the
receiver
is
connected.
~
Consult
the
dealer
or
an
experienced
tadio/TY
technictan
for
help.
Information
to
User
;
}
Alteration
or
modifications
carried
out
without
appropriata
authorization
may
invalidate
the
user's
right
to
operate
the
equipment
CAUTION
}
®
Use
of
controls
or
adjustments
or
performance
of
procedures
other
than
those
specified
herein
may
result
in
hazardous
radiation
exposure.
a
®
The
use
of
optical
instruments
with
this
product
will
increase
eye
hazard.
CONTENTS
|
°-
PUT
BATTERIES
INTO
THE
REMOTE
CONTROL
UNIT
(PD-M426
only}
CONFIRM
SUPPLIED
ACCESSORIES
ts
PUT
BATTERIES
INTO
THE
REMOTE
CONTROL
UNI
REMOTE
CONTROL
OPERATIONS
CAUTIONS
REGARDING
HANDLING
BEFORE
OPERATING
THE
PLAYER
CONNECTIONS...
of
NAMES
AND
FUNCTIONS
OF
PARTS
BASIC
OPERATION
oe
VARIOUS
OPERATIONS
....
TO
PLAY
ONLY
DESIRED
TRACKS/DISCS,
TROUBLESHOOTING
SPECIFICATIONS...
OnVaAM ROWE
[
CONFIRM
SUPPLIED
ACCESSORIES
:
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©
Compact
Dise
Magazine
x
1
(Called
6-Jisc
magazine
in
the
explanatory
text.)
NOTE;
The
supplied
6-dise
magazine
is
for
12
cm
(
5-inch)
disco
only.
@ Output cable x 1
®
Control
cable
x1
@
Remote
control
unit
x
1
(PD-Ma26
only}
©
AANRO
dry
cell
batteries
x
2
(PD-MA26
only)
POWER-CORD
CAUTION
Handle
the
power
cord
by
the
plug.
Do
not
pull
out
the
plug
by
tugging
the
Cord
and
never
touch
the
power
cord
when
yout
hands
are
wet
25
this
could
cause
a
short
citcuit
or
electric
shock.
Do
not
place
the
2
piece
of
furniture,
etc.,
on
the
power
cord.
or
pinch
the
cord.
Never
make
a
knot
in
the
cord
or
tie
it
with
other
cords,
The
power
272
not
likely
to
be
stepped
on
re
oF
give
you
an
electrical
shock.
td
once
in
a
white,
When
you
find
it
damaged.
ask
your
sesrest
PIONEER
authorized
service
center
of
your
deater
for
4
replacement.
Open
the
lid
of
the
battery
compartment
on
the
rear
of
the,
Femote
contro}
unit,
and
insert
the
batteries
{
size
‘AAA’
qeC
R03),
taking
care
to
align
the
@
and
©
polarities
correctly.
:
7 ‘
NOTES;
eae
sity
AC
@
In
order
to
prevent
battery
leakage.
remove
the
batteries
when
not
using
the
remote
control
unit
for
an
extended
period
fone
month
or
more),
ff
leakage
occurs,
carefully
wipe
away
any
battery
fluid
inside
the
compartment,
and
replace
the
batteries
with
new
ones,
“Lathe
Do
not
allow
books
or
other
objects
to
rest
on
top
of
the
remote
control
unit,
since
the
buttons
may
be
depressed,
causing
faster
exhaustion
of
the
batteries.
fo
WMA bay
Incorrect
use
of
batteries
may
cause
leakage
or
rupture,
Always
be
sure
to
follow
these
guidelines:
PENS
TF
ties
A.
Always
insert
batteries
into
the
battery
compartment
correctly
matching
the
positive
@
Opolsrities,’as
shown
by
the
dis
compartment.
:
8.
Never
mix
new
and
used
batteries,»
E
,
C.
Battories
of
the
same
size
may
have
different
voltages,
depending
on
brand,
Do
not
mix
di
tb
batteries.
REMOTE
CONTROL
OPERATIONS
|.
(PD-M426
only}
"eee
When
operating
the
remote
Control
unit,
point
the
unit's
infrared
signal
transmitter
at
the
remote
control
receiver
(REMOTE
SENSOR)
on
the
front
panel
of
the
player.
The
femote
control
unit
can
be
used
within
a
range
of
about
7
Meters
(23
feet)
from
the
remote
SENSO,
and
within
angles
of
up
to
about
30
degrees,
.
fei
NOTE:
ff
the
remote
control
sensor
window
is
in
a
position
where
it
receives
strong
light
such
as
sunlight
or
fluorescent
hight,
control
may
not
be
possible.
NOTE
for
PD-M406:
Operate
the
PO-M406
using
the
remote
control
unit
which
secompanies
the
amplifier.
(See
page
6}
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CAUTIONS
REGARDING
HANDLING
LOCATION
CLEANING
AND
HANDLING
COMPACT
DISCS
|
stall the player in « well ventilated location where it will
1t
be
exposed
to
high
temperatures
or
humidity,
Ynot
install
the
player
in
a
location
which
fs
exposed
to
direct
+8
of
the
sun,
or
near
stoves
or
radiators.
Excessive
heat
can
versely
affect
the
cabinet
and
internal
components.
Also,
Hallation
of
the
player
in
a
damp
or
dusty
environment
may
sult
In.
a
malfunction
or
accident.
PRECAUTIONS REGARDING INSTALLATION
Avoid
placing
the
player
on
heat-generating
sources
such
as
amplifiers.
Install this compact disc player as far as possible from
tuners and TV sets. Noise may be particularly noticeable
when an indoor antenna is used. In such cases, make use
of an outdoor antenna, or turn off power to the compact disc
olayer,
Please place this unit on a level surface.
CLEANING THE PLAYER AND THE MAGAZINE |
‘clean the PLAYER and the MAGAZINE, wipe with a soft,
y cloth. For stubborn dirt, wet a soft cloth with a mild
“tergent solution made by diluting one part detergent to 5 or
arts water, wring well, then wipe off the dirt. Use a dry cloth
wipe the surface dry. Do not use volatile tiquids such as
»nzene and thinner which are harmful to the unit.
STORING bIscs
> careful not to allow discs to warp; always store discs in
eit cases vertically, avoiding locations with high heat or
smidity, or extrernely low temperatures. can
CD LENS CLEANER
i player's pickup lens should not become dirty in normal
se, but If for some reason it should malfunction due to
‘ting, consult your nearest PIONEER authorized service
nter. Lens cleaners for CD players are commercially available,
it special care should be exercised in their use since some
ay cause damage to the lens.
CONDENSATION
‘hen this unit is brought into 8 warm room from previously
oid surroundings or when the room temperature rises
‘ddenly, condensation may form inside, and the unit may not
> able to attain its full performance. If this occurs, allow the
“it to stand for about an hour or raise the room temperature
vadually.
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©
Always
keep
your
discs
clean
by
wiping
them
gently
witha
soft
cloth
from
the
Inner
edge
toward
the
outer
periphery.
@
!f
a
disc
becomes
very
dirty,
dip
a
soft
cloth
in
water,
and
after
wringing
it
out
well,
wipe
the
dirt
away
gently,
and
then
remove
any
water
drops
with
another
soft,
dry
cloth.
®
Do
not
use
record
cleaning
sprays
or
anti-static
agents
on
discs.
Also,
never
clean discs
with
benzene,
thinner,
or
other
volatile
solvents,
since
damage
to
the
disc
surface
may
result.
@
With
this
player,
use
discs
which
display
the
mark
shown
below.
{Optical
audio
digital
discs.)
©
When
holding
discs,
do
not
touch
their
signal
surfaces
{the
side
reflecting
a
“rainbow”
pattern,
opposite
the
label
side),
Hold
by
the
edges,
or
by
one
edge
and
the
center
hole.
@
Do
not
affix
gummed
labels
or
tape
to
the
label
surfaces.
Also,
do
not
scratch
or
darnage
the
label
@
Discs
rotate
at
high
speed
inside
the
player.
Do
not
use
damaged (cracked or warped) discs
OE
Si
@
In
order
to
play
an
8-cm
(3-inch)
CD
you
will
need
a
special
NOTES:
Multi
CD
Magazine
(JO-M108,
JD-M308)
which
is
sold
separately. Be sure to thoroughly reed the Operating
Instructions before using it.
® &cm (3-inch) GD Adapters
It is possible that even an adapter which meets
recommended standard CD specifications will not be
usable with the CD player. It is recommended that the
special Multi CD Magazine (JD-M108, JD-M308) be used.
‘©
Never
load
an 8-crn
(3-inch)
CD
or
its
adapter
into
a
standard
12-cm
(S-inch)
magazine.
This
may
seriously
damage
the
CD
player.
@
Do
not
insert
only
an
8-cm
(3-inch)
disc
and
adapter
into
the
supplied
magazine.
set peepee nema
BEFORE
OPERATING
THE
PLAYER
i
INSERT
DISCS
INTO
THE
6-DISC
MAGAZINE
AFFIXING
LABELS
TO
THE
MAGAZINE
Insert
any
dises
which
you
may
have
into
the
supplied
magazine.
Up
to
six
discs
may
be
inserted.
The
numbering
of
the
discs
begins
with
1
at
the
topmost
tray,
and
then
increases
in
order
downwards
to
6
for
the
lowest
tray.
The
magazine
has
a
window
through
which
the
pulled-out
disc
tray
can
be
checked.
Even
during
playback,
the
number
of
the
disc
being
played
back
can
be
chacked
through
this
window.
1.
Pull
out
only
one
disc
tray.
2.
Position
discs
with
the
label
side
downward,
A is 1 t
©
Always
attach
the
labels
provided
in
the
dasignated
locations,
Correct
operation
may
not
be
possible
if
labels
or
tape
are.
attached
in
other
locations:
"sty.
ft
ogaa,
:
®
The
following
are
convenient
ways
of
using
labels:
A
For
titles
poy
al
B:
For
disc
names
:
C:
For
classification}:
Se~
=
©
Do
not
attach
labels
on
top
of
other
labels.
Additional
magazines
identical
to
the
one
supplied
are
available
as
options
(*JD-M100,
JD-M200,
JD-M300,
JD-
M108,
JD-M308).
Please
use
them
to
make
your
own
dise
library,
with
separate
magazines
for
each
artist
or
gence.
CAUTIONS:
.
:
®
Please
make
sure
to
only
pull
out
one
disc
tray
at
a
time.
(When
a
disc
tray
has
been
pulled
out,
do
not
pull
out
ather
disc
trays.)
:
@
if
discs
are
inserted
label
side
upward,
it
will
not
be
possible
for
them
to
be
played.
Please
make
sure
to
insert
them
with
the
label
side
downward.
‘
Objects
other
than
discs
{song
cards,
explanations
of
dis¢
contents,
etc.},
must
never
be
inserted
into
the
disc
trays.
@
Do
not
touch
the
playing
surface
of
discs
{iridescent
side)
with
hands
or
fingers.
renee:
*
JD-M100/-MZ00/J0-M300
often
bot
io
Magazine
for
t2-cm
(S-inch)
discs
.
Magazine
for
8-cm
(3-inch)
discs
JD-M108/30-M308
NOTE:
:
:
oe
Do
not
load
8-cm
(3-inch)
dises
into
the
magazine
for
12-cm
(6
inch)
dises,,.
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS are:
@ Before making or changing the connections, switch
off the STANOBY/ON switch and disconnect the power
White
cord
from
the
AC
outlet,
°
OI.
as Output cable
AF
FRONT PANEL
STANDBY/ON
insertion
slot
.
from
the
remote
control
unit,
RANDOM
Red CD player
(ora White |
ete ee g
20
©
os
=C
Kia]
[IO
Stereo amplifier Red
PonTRO, To AC
© Control cable Well outlet
Power cord
ad
aking connections NOTES:
Connect
the
LINE
OUT
jacks
of
this
unit
to
the
@
When
a
contro!
cord
is
connected
to
the
player's
CONTROL
input jacks (CD or AUX) of the amplifier. Make IN jack, direct control of the player with the remote controf
|
gure
that
the
white
plugs
are
connected
to
the
unit
is
not
possible.
Operate
the
player
with
the
remote
H
control
unit
by
aiming
it
at
the
amplifier.
|
aig
jacks
and
the
red
plugs
to
the
right
(R)
@
Be
sure
to
connect
both
of
the
control
cord’s
plugs
securely
to the CONTROL IN and CONTROL OUT terminals. Do not
connect only one end of the cable.
@ Be sure to turn off the power of the amplifier before
connecting the power cord and output cord.
@ Be sure not to connact this unit to the amplifier's
PHONO jacks, as sound will be distorted and normal
playback will not be possible.
| Connect the power cord to a household AC wall
outlet or an AC outlet on your amplifier.
@ Make sure plugs are inserted fully into the jacks and wal!
outlet,
Connecting the power cord
Connect the power cord to a household AC wall outlet or an
AC outlet on your amplifier.
@ Make sure plugs are inserted fully into the jacks and wal!
stem remote control with a Pioneer stereo outlet.
nplifier that has the (j] mark
hen a Pioneer stereo amplifier bearing the fi] mark is used,
nnect the CONTROL IN jack on the rear panel of the CD AC POWER CORD CONNECTION AND
syer to the CONTROL OUT jack of the amplifier. This will FUNCTIONS
sable the CD player to be controlled using the remote control
supplied
with
the
stereo
amplifier.
If
you
de
nat
plan
to
Some
functions
cannot
be
carried
out
depending
on
the
#
this
feature,
it
is
not
necessary
to
connect
CONTROL
IN/
connection
of
AC
power
cord.
UT
jacks.
:
When
the
AC
power
|
When
the
AC
power
Be
sure
to
use
the
supplied
control
cable.
Funetion
cordis
connected
to
the
|
cord
is
connected
to
The
remote
control
unit
supplied
with
the
amplifier
can
be
switched
outlet
of
an{the
unswitched
used
to
control
Play,
Stop,
Pause,
Track/Disc
Search
and
amplifier
or
audio
timer
|
outlet
of
an
amplifier
Disc
Change
operations.
ie
of
wall
outlet
For
instructions
regarding
connections
and
operation,
refer
Timer
playback
Yes
No
to
the
operating
instruction
manual
provided
with
your
rae
No
Yes
aleieo
sinplier,
Delete
program
No
Yes
memory
For details. refer to the description of each function in these
Operating Instructions.
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‘
Z
Remote
sensor
window
(PD-M426
only)
MAGAZINE
.
Display
window
Receive
the
signal
STANDBY indicator
i
DELETE DISC number
TRACK number
_ Minutes DISCSCAN — Seconds
REPEAT
PROGRAM
DISC
Remote controi buttons with the same names or marks as
buttons on the front panel of the player controf the same! +
operations as the corresponding front panel buttons,
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (PD-M426 only) |
1 POWER button... ~~ ! %
2 DISC NUMBER buttons (DISC 1-DISC 6)
3 STOP button (m) eee Te
4 RANDOM button
5 HI-LITE SCAN button
6 PGM (program) button i
7 CHECK button ‘
8 PAUSE button |
9 PLAY button({»}" ‘
10 MANUAL search buttons (<«<', eet Re)
11 TRACK search buttons (t¢-<¢ , beat)
12 DELETE button ‘ s
13 GLEAR button :
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Ga
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ad
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PLAY/PAUSE
tPD-M426 only)
Mravse
eo
stop lep-ma:
Ci
Wi stop
a
Operations indicated the [ i mark are performed with the
emate control unit {(PO-M426 only)
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[TO PLAY A COMPACT DISC
1. Press the STANDBY/ON switch to turn the power
on, es kg
2. Insert a magazine, pushing it in until a click sound
is heard.
@ Insert the discs to be played into the magazine beforehand.
(Refer to “BEFORE OPERATING THE PLAYER” on page 5.)
¢, When the power is turned off (in standby mode), inserting @
magazine automatically tums on the power (Automatic Power
‘On function).
"3. Press the »/41 button to start playback,
To pause playback temporarily:
Press the ®/it button during playback. The #1 indicator lights
and playback is paused at that point. Pressing the »/4t button
again or » button resumes playback from the position where
pause mode was entered,
To stop playback:
Press the mi button. The player returns to the beginning of the
first track on the disc at which playback was stopped. If the m
button is pressed twice, the player returns to the beginning
of the first track on the first disc and enters stop mode.
NOTE;
When the power is turned off while a magazine is in the player,
the player memorizes which disc was played just before the
power was turned off. Thus, when the power is next turned
on, pressing the &itt, button stacts playback from the first
track on the memorized disc.
To stop playback and take out the magazine:
Press the EJECT button (4), ramove the magazine, and then
press the STANDBY/ON switch to turn off the power.
Even when the power /s turned off (in standby mode), the
magazine will be ejected by pressing the EJECT button.
Cautions regarding handling of magazines:
When inserting a magazine into the player, make sure that
the direction of insertion is correct.
# After use, store in the case provided. Do not place in
locations subject to high temperatures or exposed to direct
sunlight
© Do not take magazines apart.
@ Be careful not to drop, or hit magazines against things, Also
do not apply strong force to trays which have been with-
drawn, 2
@ Application of benzene, thinner, insecticide or other volatile
liquids to a magazine may damage the surface, so keep
magazines away from such substances.
VARIOUS
OPERATIONS
COATS eh
DISC
SEARCH
-
TO
SEARCH
FORA
.
PARTICULAR
DISC
During playback or stop mode
a ae er
Disc"
{PD-Maz6
only)
0
Oise? DISG2 visca
Use
the
DISC
button
to
select
the
desired
disc
number,
then
DISC NUMBER
a bSC4 DISCS Discs
press
the
»/#t
button,
or
one
of
the
DISC
NUMBER
(DISC
1.
DISC
6)
buttons:
the
piayer
will
then
search
for
the
selected
disc
and
begin
playback
from
the
beginning
of
the
disc.
NOTES;
:
®
if
“no
DISC”
appears
on
the
display,
you
have
pressed
the
disc
number
of
a
tray
which
does
not
contain
a
disc.
@
During
program
playback,
Disc
Search
cannot
be
carried
out,
TRACK
SEARCH
-
TO
SEARCH
FOR
A
PARTICULAR
TRACK
During
playback,
pause
or
stop
mode
MANUAL
SEARCH
-
TO
SEARCH
FOR
Asngise
|:
PARTICULAR
PASSAGE
3!
-03-0>9
273.
are
it
shee
During
playback
or
pause
mode
E
AL
ote
7
TRACK/MANUAL
While
the
b>
p41
button
is
kept
pressed,
playback
rapidly
advances
toward
the
end
of
the
disc.
When
playback
reaches
5
the
end
of
the
disc,
the
player
enters
pause
mode
and
"END"
i
is
displayed.
While
the
beat
«#4
button
is
kept
pressed,
|
playback
rapidly
reverses
toward
the
beginning
of
the
disc."
When
the
desirad
passage
is
reached,
felease
the
mar
bbe}
button
or
Kt
«44
button.
The
player
enters
original
rnode.
(playback
or
pause}
where
me
1
button
of
iid
<q
button
isreleased.
ae
cl
ge
WOTESS
onside
eee
ices
Con
During
normal
playback,
Manual
Seare}
on
one
disc
only.
©
During
program
playback,
Manual
St
out
in
one
program
step
OMYoss
és
Bg te mee men eg
ch can be carried,
{PD-M426 only}
TRACK/MANUAL,
Hee
When
the
>>
>
button
is
pressed
once
or
3
number
of
times,
playback
advances
to
the
beginning
of
a
track
located
after
the
track
being
played.
The
position
of
the
located
track
corresponds
to
the
number
of
times
the
button
is
pressed,
When
the
#444
button
is
pressed
once,
playback
returns
to
the
beginning
of
the
track
being
played.
When
this
button
is
pressed
more
than
once,
playback
is
returned
to
a
track
located
before
the
track
being
played.
@
When
the
b>
be!
button
or
<<
<4
button
is
operated
in
pause
mode
or
stop
mode,
press
the
»/1#
button
to
start
playback.
NOTES;
During
program
playback,
the
bm
met
(or
>i)
button
or
HM
(or
4-4)
button
can
be
used
to
select
the
programmed
track.
@
During
normal
playback,
Track
Search
can
be
carried
out
on
one
disc
only.
In
stop
mode,
this
operation
can
be
carried
out
from
fst
track
through
99th
track.
[TO
REPEAT
PLAYBACK
(REPEAT
PLAY)
«3
REPEAT © =
To
repeatedly
play
the
displayed
track,
press
the
REPEAT
button
once,
The
REPEAT-1
indicator
lights.
The
REPEAT
button
can
be
pressed
in
any
playback
mode."
BM
To
repeatedly
play
all
tracks
on’all
of
the
discs
in
normal
playback
mode
or
in
tha
specified
playback
mode
(Program
playback,
Delete
program
playback
or
Random
playback),
press
the
REPEAT
button
twice.
The
REPEAT
indicator
lights.
©
To
exit
repeat
mode,
press
the
REPEAT
button
$0
that
the
REPEAT-1
or
REPEAT
indicator
goes
off,
9
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/ARIOUS OPERATIONS
RANDOM PLAYBACK - TO PLAY ALL TRACKS
IN RANDOM ORDER
RANDOM
(PO-MA26 on) RANDOM
PLAY
“ress the RANDOM (PLAY) button. All tracks on all discs are
played in a random order. To play tracks other than the deleted
tracks in a random order, press the RANDOM {PLAY) button
ter carrying out the Delete Program procedure. See “Delete
Program Playback" on page 13.
MAGAZINE HI-LITE SCAN |
uring stop mode
HEUTE
When the HI-LITE (SCAN) button is pressed once during
stop mode, playback starts from a point 1 minute after the
beginning of the first track, and tha first track of each disc is
vlayed for about 10 seconds, The DISC SCAN indicator blinks
during Dise Sean mode. After the first tracks of all dises are
scanned, the player enters stop mode.
When the HI-LITE (SCAN) button is pressed twice during
stop mode, playback starts from a point 1 minute after the
heginning of the track, and each track Is played for about 10
seconds, The SCAN indicator blinks during Track Scan mode.
After all tracks of all discs are scanned, the player enters slop~
mode,
To exit Magazine Hi-Lite Scan mode:
Press the m, »/ttor DISC NUMBER (DISC 1-DISC 6} button.
When the »/4 button is pressed, normal playback starts from
the current point. When the DISC NUMBER (DISC 1-DISC 6)
button is pressed, the selected disc is played from the
beginning,
NOTES:
@ Hi-Lite Scan can be carried aut from the desired elapsed
time of the track. During playback, press the HI-LITE
(SCAN) button at the point you want to start Hi-Lite Scan
playback. The player memorizes the minute and second of
the point and Track Scan playback is carried out from the
memorized point on each track.
Each time the HI-LITE (SCAN} button is pressed, the
mode switches between Disc Scan and Track Scan.
Programming of only desired tracks is possible during Track
Scan playback. See “Direct program” on page 12.
During Track Scan playback, you can skip to the desired
track with the beat <a button or hm Pet button,
When the REPEAT button is pressed, Hi-Lite Scan playback
will be repeated.
When playback time of a track is less than one minute ar is
shorter than the memorized time, Hi-Lite Scan playback is
carried out from the beginning of the track for about 10
seconds, When playback time of a track is less than 10
seconds, the track is played from the beginning to the end.
10
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Ea
°
Timer playback:
By using a commerciaily available audio timer, itis possible
to initiate playback at any time automatically.
1, Insert a magazine into the magazine slot.
2. Set the time at which you wish playback to begin.
The timer will supply power to both the amplifier and the
player at the preset time, turning all the components on
and initiating the playback mode. Playback starts from the
first track on the first disc.
Cautions:
* Do not unplug the power cord or do not turn off the
power with an audio timer during playback, as this
could result in damage to the disc.
@ Ifa power failure occurs while the power is turned off
{standby mode}, the power is automatically turned on
with the timer playback function when the power is
restored.
THE PLAYER IS NOT USED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME,
THEREFORE, DISCONNECT THE AC POWER CORD WHEN —
sami
1 PROGRAM —[ipp.Ma26 only), .
i - | ;
2 sa
426 only)
DISC ‘psc’ ose? vise 3 *
YO
i
DISC
4
DISCS DISCS
3 TRACK/MANUAL
(PD-M426 only)
Pe
ya en a
4
PROGRAM
PGM
(.-J 5
PLAY/PAU!
mn
a
a
XG
{PD-M426 only}
PROGRAM
PLAYBACK
-
TO
PROGRAM
*
TRACKS/DISCS
IN
DESIRED
ORDER
...
1.
With
the
player
stopped,
press
the
PROGRAM
button,
so
that
the
PROGRAM
indicator
lights...
2.
Use
the
DISC
button
or
one
of
the
DISC
NUMBER
(DISC
1-DISC
6}
buttons
to
select
the
desired
disc
number,
PBncebtease
Ue
gta
ova
The
selected
disc
number
will
be
displayed...
3.
Then,
press
the
Ht
«4-4
or,
>>
mii
button
to»
select
the
desired
track.
«266i
oy
ages
The
selected
track
number
will
be
dis
played...»
4,
Finally
press
the
PROGRAM
button,
or
wait
for
about
two
seconds;
the
program
will
be
stored
in
memory.
It
the
PROGRAM
button
is
pressed
after
selecting
only
the
disc
number,
the
"AL'
indicator
will
appear,
indicating
selection
of
the
"Disc
All
Pragram'
mode
(the
entire
sian
of
the
disc
is
entered
into
the
program
as
a
single
step).
é
Sr
cee
reer
eae
White
the
"AL"
indicator
is
displayed,
however,
if
the
batt
“4401
b>
mh
button
is
used
to
designate
a
track
number
and
the
PROGRAM
button
is
then
pressed
(or
after
two
Seconds
elapses),
the
selected
track
will
be
stored
as
that
a ¥ Ld TNlae
The
tracks
are
played
in
the
programmed
order,
When
all
programmed
tracks
have
been
played,
the
player
enters
stop
mode,
, :
Soin
Oa
NOTE: . Ted ia emee hoy
When
a
track
is
selected
with
the
4-4
4-4
of
he
bb
button,
in
step
3,
the
displayed
track
number
is
automatically
programmed
if
the
ted
<4
of
em
md
button
is
not
pressed
within
2
seconds.
Therefore,
be
sure
to
press
the
bt
«tat
of
br
mm
button
sequentially
until
the
desired
track
number
appears
on
the
display.
»
ba
.
.
To
stop
Program
playback,
press
the
&
button,
To
exit
program
mode:
|.
. :
During
program
playback,
select
a
DISC
number
with
the
DISC
NUMBER
button
and
then
press
the
»/#
button.
The
player
enters
normal
playback
mode
and
playback
starts
from
the
beginning
of
the
selected
disc.
ad
®
Programs
containing
up
to
32
steps
can
be
created.
©
To
go
to
the
previous
or
next
step
ina
prograrn,
press
the
Hid
<4
of
>
mY
button,
=<
©
If
the
magazine
is
in
the
player,
the
program
contents
will
not
be
erased
evan
if
the
power
is
turned
off.
NOTE:
During
Delete
programming
the
PROGRAM
button
cannot
be
operated.
11
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O PLAY ONLY DESIRED TRACKS/DISCS
‘irect Program:
uing normal playback or Magazine Hi-Lite Scan playback,
© track being played can be programmed.
Press the PROGRAM button to enter the program
mode.
To search for a desired track during normal play
back, itis possible to skip to succeeding tracks by
pressing the M4 <4 or Be PP button.
Also, Magazine Hi-Lite Scan function can be used to move
from track to track through the disc.
if you wish to program the track currently playing,
press the PROGRAM button while the track is
playing.
Direct programming is not possible during program
playback.
a
check
the
program
contents
(PD-M426
only)
:
Hing
program
mode,
set
the
player
to
stop
mode
and
press
2
CHECK
button
on
the
remote
control
unit.
The
program
ntents
will
be
displayed
in
the
programmed
order.
fter
confirming
the
last
program
step,
the
display
will
show
"0-00".
| >ROGRAMMING A PAUSE (PD-IaZ6 only) |
serting a pause in your program can be very useful when
trying out recording. Press the ff button on the remote
ntrol unit instead of entering a track number. "PA" appears
» the display panel,
For example, when recording on both sides of a cassette
tape, if you program a pause after the last track to be
recorded on the first side, program playback will pause at
that point to allow you to switch tape sides, To resume
program playback after the player enters pause mode,
press the M butten on the remote control unit or >
button on the front panel.
OTES:
A pause can be programmed only when the program
procedure is performed under stop mode.
A pause cannot be progranuned at tha beginning of a
program (P-O1), nor can two pauses be programmed one
after the other
A pause inserted in a program is counted as one step.
Ifa pause is programmed as the last step of a program, the
player will not enter the pause mode.
RE1255>
To erase a program (PD-M426 only} :
During
program
mode,
press
the
CLEAR
button
on
the
remote
control
unit.
The last program step is erased and the contents of the
previous program step are displayed.
NOTE:
Contents of a program can be erased during playback as well.
However
tracks
preceding
the
currently
playing
track
cannot
be etased in this way.
To clear all of the program contents:
A. During stop mode, press the m button
B. When the magazine is ejected, the program contents will
be cleared.
To modify the program contents (PD-M426 only}:
1. During program mode, set the player to stop
mode and press the CHECK button on the remote
control unit so that the program step to be
corrected appears on the display.
2. Enter the new disc number with the DISC
NUMBER (DISC 1-DISC 6) buttons and then press
the Ki <4 or »» >» button so that the new
track number appears on the display.
Press the PROGRAM button.
© Repeat steps 1 through 3 to change other tracks as
desired.
@ If the 44 44 or > & >! button is not pressed within
2 seconds when correcting the track number, the
displayed track number is automatically memorized.
bad
ae a i
TO PLAY ONLY DESIRED TRACKS/DISCS
‘ a DELETE
= wee
LA
2
bisc
vise}
DISC? vIsca
DISC NUMBER
= osc a DISCS DISce
ci
TRACK/MANUAL
=) ie
SH
S
PLAY/PAUSE
i
ie
DELETE PROGRAM PLAYBACK - TO DELETE
UNDESIRED
TRACKS/DISCS
(PD-M426
only)
©
-.;
1,
With
the
player
stopped,
press
the
DELETE
button,
so that the DELETE indicator lights.
2,
Use
the
DISC
button
or
one
of
the
DISC
NUMBER
(DISC
1
-
Disc
6)
buttons
to
select:
the
disc
number.
s
The
selected
disc
number
will
be
displayed.
|
3.
Then,
press
the
hd
~4
or
bebe
el
‘button
to
|
select
the
track
number,”""”
:
The selected track number will be displayed,
4.
Press
the
DELETE
button,
or
wait
two
seconds;
the
track
to
be
deleted
will
be
input.
H
if
the
DELETE
button
is
pressed
after
selecting
the
disc
number
only,
the
‘AL"
indicator
will
appear,
indicating
selection
of
the
'Dise
All
Delete’
mode
(the
entire
disc
contents
will
be
deleted
from
the
program
memory}.
While
the
"AL!
indicator
is
displayed,
however,
if
the
tert
<4
of
br
br!
button
is
used
to
designate
a
track
number
and
the
DELETE
button
is
then
pressed
{or
after
two
seconds
elapses),
the
selected
track
will
be
deleted
as,
that
Program
step.
ea
HER
NEA
Nt
:
5.
Repeat
steps
2,
3
and
4
to:
delete
other
tracks.
6. Press the b/It button, : * ao |
All
tracks
other
than
deleted
tracks/dises
#
are
‘played
i in
the
order of the discs and track numbers. When tracks have
been played, the player enters stop mode,
NOTE:
When
a
track
is
selected
with
the
tata
<4
OF
bb»
bbe
button
in
step
3,
the
displayed
track
number
is
automatically
programmed
if
the
4-4
<t4
OF
p>
mel
button
is
not
pressed,
,
within
2
seconds,
Therefore,
be
sure
to
press
the
Hat
«8-4
of
b>
bP
button
sequentially
until
the
desired
track
number
appears on the display,
To stop Delete program playback, Pross’ the a
button.
© Track number 33 or above cannot be deleted.
@ To go to the previous or next disc/track other than the
deleted disc/track, press the kt <4 of b> Pi button.
@
(f
the
magazine
is
in
the
player,
the
delete
programm
contents
will
not
be
erased
even
if
the
power
is
turned
off,
1
NOTE:
After
programming
for
Program
pléybéck
or
stg
Program
playback
mode,
Delete
programming
can
not
be
carried
out.
To clear all of the Delete program contents:
‘® During stop mode, press the m button,
® When the magazine is ejected, the program contents vaill
be cleared.
‘©) Press the CLEAR button on the remote control unit duting
stop
mode
or
play
mode.
When
the
CLEAR
button
i¢
pressed
during
Delete
program
playback
mode,
the
player
enters normal playback mode.
13
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En

' Channels
TROUBLESHOOTING
Incorrect
operations
are
often
mistaken
for
trouble
and
malt
points
below.
Sometimes
the
trouble
may
lie
in
another
c
If
the
trouble
cannot
be
rectified
even
after
exercising
the
to catty out repair work.
functions.
H
you
think
that
there
is
something
wrong
with
this
component,
check
the
component.
Invasligate
the
other
components
and
electrical
appliances
being
used.
checks
listed
below,
ask
your
nearest
PIONEER
authorized
service
center
or
your
dealer
a
Symptom
Cause
|"
Magazine
is
notexpellodwhen
tro
EJECT
|
«
button
is
pressed.
Power
plug
is
discomectad
from
outiat,
Remedy |
Connect
plug
to
amplifier
of
walt
outlet.
When
playback
is
started,
it
stops
|e
Disc is loaded upside down
unit.
®
Load
the
disc
correctly
with
the
label
side
immediately.
DOWN.
Pauses
or
stops
during
playback.
e
Smudges,
etc.,
on
the
dise,
*®
Clean
the
smudges
from
the
disc
and
then
ss
play
it
again.
No
sound
©
Output
cords
are
connectad
incorrectly
or
©
Connect
properly.
loosely,
©
Incorrect
operation
of
stereo
amplifier
®
Check
the
settings
of
amplifier
switches
‘and sound volume controls.
#
Pio
plugs
and/or
amoiitier
terminals
ara
dirty.
|
@
Clean
away
dirt
#
Player
is
in
pause
mode
©
Press
the
bit
(»
or
Wm)
button
Sound
is
distorted,
noise
is
output.
Incorrect
connections
®
Connect
to
ampiifier’s
AUX
or
CD
terminals.
Do not connect to PHONO terminals.
®
Pin
plugs
and/or
amplifier
terminals
are
dirty.
©
Clean
away
dirt
©
Interference
is
being
picked
up
froma
TV
set.
|
@
Switch
OFF
TV
set,
or
move
player
away
from
TV
set
‘The
picture
of
the
TV
sereen
is
fluctuating
|
#
Interference
is
being
picked
up
from
the
CD
@
Unplug
the
AC
power
cord,
of
move
the
of
FM
broadcast
has
noise
interference
player.
player
away
from
TV
or
tuner.
Remote
control
will
not
function,
@
Dead
batteries,
©
Replace
batteries.
{PD-M426
only}
©
Too
far
from
player
or
wrong
angle.
@
The
distance
between
remote
control
unit
and
player
should
be
no
more
than
about
7
meters
(23
feet).
The
operational
angle
against
the
front
Panel
is
within
30°
from
right
or
left
end
of
player,
©
Obstruction
between
player
and
remote
contro!
|
@
Relocate
remote
control
unit
or
remove
obstruction.
Abnormal
functioning
of
this
unit
may
be
caused
by
power
off
and
then
on
again,
or
unplug
the
AC
power
cord
and
then
plug
it
in
again
mid
y
static
electricity,
or
other
external
interference.
To
restore
operation,
turn
the
| SPECIFICATIONS
General
Type eoteensine
Power requirements .
Power consumption
Operating temperature
Weight {without package!
External dimensions...
Audio section
“requency response ......
uiput voltage
Vow and Hutter
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Compact disc digital audio system
AC 110-127/220-240 V
(switchable), 50/60Hz
-AZOWW) x 294
16-9/16
(V1
x
11-9716
(0)
x
4-1/8
tH
i
Sli Limit of measurement
(0.001% W.PEAK} or less (EIAJ}
i .. 2-channe! (stereo)
Output terminal
Audio line output
12 W Accessories
+5°C-+35°C
{441°F- 495°F)
3.7 kg (8 Ib, 3 oz}
{D)
x
105
(H)
mrn
‘®
Control
cable
@ Output cable
© Operating instructions
NOTE:
~ 2 Hz ~ 20 kHz
2.0V
@
Remote
contro!
unit
(PD-M426
only)
.......
®
Size
AAA/ROS
dry
batteries
(PD-M426
only).
@
Six-compact-dise
magazine
x
Control input/output jacks
mae RS a
Specifications
and
design
subject
to
possible
modification
without
notice,
due
to
improvements,
{12 cm) discs,
| SaauPaes
|The
Magazine
Type
Multi
CD
Players
with
(JIE
mak
ana
|
the
Magazines
with
the
same
mark
are
compatible
for
Sinch
Published
by
Pionnec
Ear
tronic
Corporation,
Conyright
©
1997
Pionnar
Fectronic
Corpatation
Ail
oghts
reserved
Gracias
por
la
adquisicién
de
este
producto
Pioneer.
Para
saber
cémo
utilizar
correctamente
su
modelo,
lea
cuidadosamente
este
manual
de
instrucciones.
Después
de
haber
finalizado
su
lectura,
guérdeio
en
un
lugar
seguro
para
futuras
referencias.
.
En
algunos
paises
o
regiones,
la
forma
de
la
clavija
da
alimentacién
y
de
la
toma
de
corriente
pueden
ser
diferentes
ala
indicada
en
las
ilustraciones
explicatotias,
sin
embargo
ef
método
de
conexién
y
operacién
de
la
unidad
es
idéntico.
ADVERTENCIA:
para
EVITAR
INCENDIOS
Y
DESCARGAS
ELECTRICAS,
NO
EXPONGA
ESTE
APARATO
A
LALLUVIA
NIA
LA
HUMEDAD.
INDICE...
CONFIRMACION
DE
LOS
ACCESORIOS
INSTALACION
DE
LAS
PILAS
EN
LA
UNIDAD
DE.
CONTROL
REMOTO....
i
ii
OPERACION
A
CONTROL
REMOTO
:
16
PRECAUCIONES
REFERENTES
AL
MANEJO
ANTES
DE
UTILIZAR
EL.
REPRODUCTOR
CONEXIONES
....
NOMBRES
Y
FUNCIONES
DE
LOS
CONTROLES
FUNCIONAMIENTO
BASICO...
DIVERSAS
OPERACIONES..,
PARA
REPRODUCIR
SOLAMENTE
LAS
CANCIONES/
DISCOS
DESEADOS
.....
SOLUCION
DE
PROBLEMAS
ESPECIFICACIONES
....
|
CONFIRMACION
DE
LOS
|
ACCESORIOS
@ 1 cartucho de 6 discos compactos
{Llamado cartucho de 6 discos en las explicaciones.)
NOTA:
E!
cartucho
de
6
discos
compactos
es
sdlo
pata
discos
da
i2¢m,
® 1 cable de salida
| cable de control
@
1
unidad
de
controt
remoto
(sdlo
en
el
PD-M426}
®
2
pilas
secas
(AAA/RO3)
{sdlo
en
el
PO-M426}
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