Pioneer PD-M500 User manual

Operating
Instructions
MULTI-PLAY COMPACT DISC PLAYER
D-ViI500
Riise
DIGITAL AUDIO
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Piease read through these operating instructions so you will
know how to operate your model properly. After you have
finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe
place for future reference.
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 con-
necting and operating the unit is the same.
WARNING:10 PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZ-
ARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
[For U.S. and Canadian models]
The serial number for this equipment is jocated on the rear
panel. Please write this serial number on your enclosed war-
ranty card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your
security.
[For Canadian model]
CAUTION:10 PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO
NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION
CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE
BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE.
ATTENTION:rour preveniR Les cHOCcS
ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE
AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU
UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES
PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER
AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.
“This product is manufactured to comply with the radio inter- |
ference requirements of EEC Directive 76/889/EEC and
| 82/499/EEC.”
LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH
Only multi-voltage models are provided with this
switch. U.S., Canadian, European, U.K., and Austra-
lian models are not provided with this switch.
Mains voltages in Saudi Arabia are 127V and 220V
only. Never use this model with 110V setting in
Saudi Arabia.
The line voltage selector switch is located on the rear
panei of this player. Before your player is shipped from
the factory, the switch is set to the power requirements
of the player’s destination. Check that it is set properly
before plugging the power cord into the outlet. if the
voltage is not properly set or if you move to an area where
the voltage requirements differ, adjust the selector switch
as follows:
® Provide yourself with a medium-sized (flat-blade}
screwdriver. Insert the tip of the screwdriver into the
groove of the selector switch and turn it so that the
power voltage marking of your area points to the arrow.
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
@) PIONEER’
The future of sound and vision.

IMPORTANT
14
The dy
Sateral
7 & tis of eiectne shock to
IMPORTANT
2
Wf
the
apparatus
fitted
with
AC
mains
power
out-
let(s}.
see
REAR
PANEL
FACILITIES
for
convenient
cgnnecuon
of
additional
Hi-Fi
componentis).
Make
all
connections
to
the
AC
outlet{s}
and
the
signal
terminals
first.
Connect
the
plug
to
the
wail
socket
last,
make
sure
that
the
power
switch
is
off
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO
NOT
OPEN
CAUTION
TO
PREVENT
THE
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
REMOVE
COVER
(OR
BACK).
NO
USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER
SERVICING
TS
QUALIFIED
SERVICE
PERSONNE
operatin
the fiterature
FOR
USE
IN
THE
UNITED
KINGDOM
‘The
wires
in
this
mains
leed
are
coloured
in
accor-
dance
with
the
following
code:
Blue Neutral
Brown: Live
READ
INSTRUCTIONS
—AH
the
safety
and
operating
iristructions
should
be
read
before
the
appliance
is
operated
RETAIN
INSTRUCTIONS
—
The
operating
instruc-
tions
should
be
retained
for
future
reference.
HEED
WARNING
—
Al!
warnings
on
the
appliance
and
in
the
operating
instructions
should
be
adhered
to.
FOLLOW
INSTRUCTIONS
—-
All
operating
and
use
instructions
should
be
followed
WATER
AND
MOISTURE
—
The
appliance
should
not
be
used
near
water
—
for
example,
near
a
bathtub,
washbow4,
kitchen
sink,
laundry
tub.
ina
wet
basement,
or
near
a
swimming
pool.
etc,
LOCATION
-.-
The
appliance
should
be
instelied
in
a
stable
location
WALL
OR
CEILING
MOUNTING
—
The
appliance
should
pot
be
mounted
to
a
wali
or
ceiling
VENTILATION
—
The
appliance
shouid
be
situated
$0
that
sts
lacation
or
position
does
not
interfere
with
its
proper
ventilation.
For
example,
the
ap-
pliance
should
not
be
situated
ona
bed,
sofa,
rug,
or
similar
surface
that
may
biock
the
ventil
openings;
or,
placed
in
a
built-in
installation,
such
as
a
bookcase
of
cabinet
that
may
inp
flow
of
air
through
the
ventilation
opening
HEAT ... The appliance shoutd he sizua
heat
sources
such
as
radiators,
beat
rege
stoves. oF other appliance
that croduce heat
POWER SOURCES ih
nectad to 4 pow
a the operating ins
she type
ructions oF as
2 the apphance
POWER-CORD PROTECTION
should be routed so that tt
ked on or pe {by tems placed upon
or
aganst
the
ties
to
cords
at
plugs
5
ania
ths
posnt where they @xi
POLARIZATION =. If
provided wath a potanz
the follawing «si
equipped with a pola
plug (a plug having
other) This pig will #
one way This is a safety
to insert the plug fully into
the
plug
Hf
the
pfag
should
sull
Sati
your electrician to F €
Do not deteat the sa
plug
CLEANING
Power supply
xa paricslar atte
The apphance should be cleans
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
POWER
LINES.
-
40
autdoor
antenna
should
be
jocated away from power lines
§--The power cord of the
outlet
NONUSE PERIOD
appliance should be unplugged from the
when
left
unused
far
a
long
period
of
tir
OBJECT
AND
LIQUID
ENTRY
-
Care
shor
taken
so
that
objects
do
not
tall
and
liguse
not
spilled
into
the
enclosure
through
op
DAMAGE
REQUIRING
SERVICE
-
The
should
be
serviced
by
a
Pioner
authorized
vice
center
or
qualified
service
personne!
wher
@ The power-supply cord or the oluy
damaged; or
®
Objects
have
fallen,
or
liquid
has
been
spilled
into
the
appliance;
or
®@
The
appliance
has
been
exposed
to
tain.
or
©
The
appliance
does
not
appear
to
operate
nor
mally
or
exbibits
@
marked
change
in
perfor-
mance;
or
©
The
appliance
has
been
droppeti;
ot
the
enciosure
damaged
SERVICING
—
The
vser
should
pot
a
service
the
appliance
beyond
that
described
in
the
operating
instustuns.
For
al
other
servicing
contact
the
nearest
Pioneer
authsrized
service
center.
BONDING
JUMPER
As
the
colours
of
the
wires
in
the
mains
lead
of
apparatus
3
with
the
colo
marking
als
in
your
piug
procend
as
fol
The
wire
wt
the
«
dloured biue must be conn
ay marked with the letter No:
a
wire which i
coloured rest
Equipment
sotd
in
the
U.K.
is
not
supplied
with
a power plug
side antenna is conn:
nal, be sure the antenna 5
to provide some protet
and built up static ovary
In
the
U.S.A.
section
810
of
the
National
Eiec-
trical
Code,
ANSI/NFPA
No.
76-1934,
provides
information with respect to proper
and supporting structure,
in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size
nage unit, connection te
todes. anc requirements for the
trode See Fig. A
jrownding eke
a) Use No. 10 AWG (5.3 mm@ =) COP
per, No. 8 AWG (8.4 may 7) aly-
minum, No. 17 AWG (1.0 mm 2)
copperciad steel, bronze wire, oF
farget as ground wite
b) Secure antenna fead-in
oF y to house
ies
¢}) Mount ans
ss} apart
STANO-OFF 2)
INSULATORS 6
a 3e
g electrode
ANTENNA,
LEAD. IN WISE
EXGERNAL ANTES
ANTENNS
DISCHARGE UNF «
GROUND
WIRE ab
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CONTENTS
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| Connections
Names and Use of Parts
Troubleshooting...
Specifications
The following caution label appear on your player.
[FOR EUROPEAN AND U.K. MODELS]
CAUTION
Location:
rear
of
the
player
This product contains a laser diode of higher class
than 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove
any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of
the product.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
|
LASER
PRODUCT
|
CLASS 1
VRW-328
[FOR U.S. MODEL]
CAUTION
radiation exposure.
e Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
e The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency
energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in
strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions,
may cause interference to radio and television recep-
tion. 1t has been type tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class 8 computing device in accordance
with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC
Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable pro-
tection against such interference in a residential instal-
lation. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
INFORMATION TO USER [FOR U.S. MODEL]
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or
television reception, which cen be determined by turn-
ing the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
@ reorient the receiving antenna
@ relocate this equipment with respect te the receiver
@ move this equipment away from the receiver
@ plug this equipment into a different outlet so that
equipment and receiver are on different branch cir-
cuits.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer of. an
experignced radio/television technician for additional
suggestions. The user may find the following booklet
prepared by the Federal Communications Commission
helpful
“How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV interference
Problems”
This booklet is available from the US Government
Printing Office, Washington, D.C,, 20402, Stock No.
004-000-00345-4.
The above instructions apply only to units whieh will
be eperated in the United States.
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FEATURES
Magazine type multiple compact disc player,
enables six-disc selection in succession.
A CD player with a 4fs digital filter and twin D/A
converter system for quality sound and func-
tionality.
w Honeycomb chassis for high rigidity and suppres-
sion of resonance.
w High-performance, 4-times oversampling digital
filter and independent left and right D/A convert-
ers.
gw Equipped with a digital level controller.
Other convenient tape editing functions all
equipped.
@ 32 step programming enables selection of any
track of 6 discs to be played in desired order.
@ Features direct programming to add the track
currently being played to the program by simply
pressing PGM MEMORY key.
gw Features PAUSE programming for temporary stop.
mw Time Fade Editing
After specifying the desired time period, playback
will last for only that time period, with automatic
fade-out at the end of playback. The player will
then go into pause mode.
Random playing
Tracks from set discs are played at random. If the
repeat function is also used, it will be most effective
as background music.
Multi-function fluorescent display indicates,
disc mark, disc number, track number and
elapsed time simultaneously.
Total time, remaining time on the tracks and re-
maining time on the disc are also displayed by
switching.
Independent 6 keys and 10 Keys are located on
player and remote control unit for speedy track
selection.
Timer start
If a disc is set on the disc tray beforehand, then,
when power is turned ON or when activated by a
TIMER, the player will automatically start playing
from track 1.
Disc sound volume difference adjustable via
remote control.
Sound dispersion of each disc can be volume ad-
justed form 0 dB to -25 dB via remote control.
CAUTIONS REGARDING HANDLING
LOCATION
install
the
player
in
a
well
ventilated
location
where
it
will
not
be
exposed
to
high
tempera-
ture
or
humidity.
Do
not
install
the
player
in
a
location
which
is
exposed
to
direct
rays
of
the
sun,
or
near
hot
appliances
or
radiators.
Excessive
heat
can
adversely
affect
the
cabinet
and
internal
components.
Installa-
tion
of
the
player
in
a
damp
or
dusty
environment
may
result
in
malfunction
or
accident.
(Also
avoid
installation
near
cookers
etc.,
where
the
player
may
be
exposed
to
smoke
from
oil,
steam
or
heat.)
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PRECAUTIONS REGARDING INSTALLATION
@ Placing and using the compact disc player for long
periods on heat-generating sources such as am-
plifiers will affect performance. Avoid placing the
player on heat-generating sources.
@ install this compact disc player as far as possible
from tuners and TV sets. A compact disc player
installed in close proximity to such equipment,
may cause noise or degradation of the picture.
Such noise may be particularly noticeable when an
indoor antenna is used. In such a case, make use
of an outdoor antenna, or turn off power to the
compact disc player.

CAUTIONS REGARDING HANDLING
CONDENSATION
@ When player is brought into a warm room from
previously cold conditions or when the room
temperature rises sharply, condensation may form
inside and player may not be able to attain its full
performance. In cases like this, allow the unit to
stand for about an hour or raise the room tem-
perature gradually.
CARE OF DISCS
@ With this player, use discs which display the
mark shown below. (Optical audio digital discs.)
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
@ When holding discs, do not touch their signal
surfaces. Hold the edges, or one edge and the
center hole.
@ Do not affix labels or adhesive tape to the label
surfaces. Also, do not scratch or damage the label.
@ Discs rotate at high speed inside the player. Do
not use damaged (cracked or warped) discs.
CLEANING DISCS
@ The presence of fingerprints or smudges on the
surface of the disc will not directly affect the
recorded signals, but depending on the degree of
contamination, the brightness of the light re-
flected from the signal surfaces may be reduced,
causing degradation of sound quality.
Always keep your discs clean by wiping them
gently with a soft cloth from the inner edge
toward the outer perimeter.
@ If a disc becomes very dirty, wet a soft cloth in
water, 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, which
may cause damage to the disc surface.
STORING DISCS (Storing without using the 6
disc magazine)
@ Discs are made of the same kinds of plastics used
for conventional analog audio records. Be careful
not to allow discs to warp; always store discs in
their cases vertically, avoiding locations with high
heat or humidity, or extremely low temperatures.
Avoid leaving discs in cars, and on the seats being
exposed to direct sunlight can be harmful.
@ Always read and abide by the precautionary notes
listed on disc labels.
@ Do not store discs by leaving them in the single
disc magazine.
CLEANING THE PLAYER
To clean the front panel and unit housing, wipe with
a soft, dry cloth. For stubborn dirt, wet a soft cloth
with a mild detergent solution, wring well, then wipe
off the dirt. Also use a dry cloth to wipe the surface
dry. Do not use volatile liquids such as benzene and
thinner which are harmful to the unit.
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|
|

BEFORE OPERATING PLAYER
CONFIRM SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES INSERT DISCS INTO THE 6-DISC MAGAZINE
Insert any discs which you may have into the
supplied magazine. Up to 6 discs may be inserted.
The numbering of the discs begins with 1 at the
topmost tray, and then increases in order from 2 to
6 for the lower trays.
NOTE:
The supplied six-disc magazine and the single-disc maga-
zine are for 12-cm discs only.
SIX-COMPACT-DISC MAGAZINE x 1
(Called 6-disc magazine in the The magazine has a window through which the
explanatory text.) Output cable x 1 pulled-out disc tray can be checked. Even during
playback, the number of the disc being played back
can be checked through this window.
1. Pull out only one disc tray.
Disc ay aa ;
el
4
Y= [Make sure to
SINGLE-COMPACT-DISC MAGAZINE x 1
(Called single-disc magazine in the
explanatory text.}
NOTE:
The single-compact-disc magazine is not supplied for Eu-
ropean and U.K. models.
ae
2. Position discs with the label side down-
ward.
Label side
downward
Remote contro! unit x 1 AAA/RO3 dry cell batteries x 2
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BEFORE OPERATING PLAYER
4. Insert other discs by repeating steps (1) to
(3).
NOTE:
@ 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 other 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 disc
contents, etc.), must never be inserted into the disc trays.
@ Do not touch the playing surface of discs (the irides-
cent side} with hands or fingers.
Additional magazines identical to the one supplied
are available as options *(JD-M100, JD-M108).
Please use them to make your own disc library, with
separate magazines for each artist or genre.
For U.S. customers only
You may purchase additional *JD-M100 or JD-M108
six-compact-disc magazines from your dealer. If,
however, they are not available at your dealer in the
United States, you may order from:
Pioneer. Electronics Service, Inc.
2265 East 220th Street
P.O. Box 1760
Long Beach, CA. 90801-1760, U.S.A.
Phone #[phone]
*JD-M100: Magazine for six 12-cm discs.
JD-M108: Magazine for six 8-cm discs.
NOTE:
Both 12-cm discs and 8-cm discs cannot be installed
together in a magazine.
PUT BATTERIES INTO REMOTE CONTROL
UNIT
[1] Remove the cover of the battery compartment
on the reverse side of the remote contro! unit.
This can easily be done by pressing down on
the cover with your thumb and pulling it in the
direction of the arrow.
[2] Take out the two size “AAA” [IEC R03 (UM-4)]
dry cell batteries supplied and load them into
the battery compartment, taking care to follow
the markings on the compartment.
[3] Replace the cover of the battery compartment.
NOTE: ———_—_—_-->"—™—_
@ If the remote control unit will not be used for a long time
{1 month or more}, remove the batteries to avoid battery
leakage. If fluid should ever leak from batteries, wipe
away the fluid and then install new batteries.
@ Do nat puts books etc. on top of the remote control unit.
If keys are continuously depressed the batteries will
finished.
@ If the operating range decreases, the batteries have
probably finished. Replace with new batteries.
incorrect use of batteries may result in leakage of |
fluid, explosion of batteries and other dangers. Please
pay particular attention to the following points.
@ Please correctly install batteries so that the
{+) and (-) battery polarity matches with the
{+) and (-) markings inside the battery case.
@ Do not.use different types of dry cell batteries together.
@ The voltages of dry cell batteries may differ even
though they are of the same size and shape.
Please do not use different types of dry cell
batteries together.
@ Batteries may be either rechargeable or non-
rechargeable. Before using batteries please read
the cautions and notes printed on them.
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CONNECTIONS
CD player
Make sure not to connect to the record
player input terminal (PHONO), sound will
be distorted and normal playback will not
be possible.
Connecting the output cable
Connect the plugs of the cable to the input ter-
minals of the amplifier (terminals marked CD or
AUX), and to the output terminals of the compact
disc player.
@
Connect
the
white
plugs
to
the
left
(L}
terminals
and
the
red
plugs
to
the
right
(R)
terminals.
@
Make
sure
plugs
are
pushed
fully
into
the
ter-
minals.
Red
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GE
illustration not
applicable to U.K.
model.
CD or AUX terminals
Stereo amplifier
CONNECT THE POWER CORD
Insert the power cord plug into the auxiliary AC
outlet of your amplifier unit, or into a household
wall outlet.

NAMES AND USE OF PARTS
FRONT PANEL
MANUAL SEARCH keys
When the player is in playback or pause modes,
these keys are pressed to perform fast forward or
reverse operations, to allow manual searching.
These operations are done only during the time
either key is pressed.
[ =» ]: For fast forward operation. If the end of the
disc is reached during fast forward operation,
“End” will be displayed and the player will |
enter the pause mode. [During programmed
playback, the player will enter the pause
mode right before it reaches the next track
(program step).]
[ «« ]: For fast reverse operation. If the beginning
of the disc is reached during reverse opera-
tion, the player will enter the playback mode.
[During programmed playback, the player
will enter the playback mode right before it
reaches the previous track (program step).]
i
TRACK SEARCH keys
| When the player is in the normal playback, pro-!
grammed playback or pause modes, these keys are|
pressed to search for a desired track. Pressing either
| key causes the player to advance to the next track, or
peeraen to the previous track. |
| [msi] : When pressed once, play restarts at the
beginning of the next track on the disc:
when pressed continuously, the disc play-
back shifts to the beginning of succeeding
tracks on the disc. (During programmed
playback, it moves to the beginning of the
next programmed track.)
[<] : When pressed once, the disc playback re- |
turns to the beginning of the currently |
playing track; when pressed continuously, |
the disc playback shifts to the beginning of
previous tracks on the disc. (During pro- |
| grammed playback it returns to the begin- |
ning of the previously programmed track.)
POWER switch
Press to turn power to the unit ON and OFF.
Magazine insertion slot
EJECT key
Press to eject a magazine or the disc tray. When
pressed, any magazine (in case of single disc
magazine, the disc tray} inside is expelled for-
ward.
| PLAY key
| Press to begin playback, and to cancel! the player)
from the pause mode.
PAUSE key
Press to temporarily interrupt playback. When
pressed again, the pause mode is cancelled and
playback resumes.
STOP key
Press
to
stop
playback.
When
pressed,
the
player
goes
into
stop
mode
and
all
operations
stop.
When
pressed
during
stop
mode,
the
program
stored
in
memory
is
cleared.
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NAMES
AND
USE
OF
PARTS
——_—
Indicators
PLAY
(>
)
:
Lights
during
playback.
PAUSE
(
#8
}
:
Lights
during
pause
mode,
when
playback
is
temporarily
interrupt-
ed.
REPEAT
:
Lights
during
repeat
playback.
PROGRAM
Lights
after
programming
(after
program
has
been
memorized).
RANDOM
:
Lights
during
random
playback.
DISC
Indicates
disc
number
(1
-
6)
during
playback
or
search.
TRACK
:
Indicates
track
number
(01
-
99)
during
playback
or
search.
TIME/REMAIN/TOTAL
:
Changes
each
time
the
TIME
key
is pressed.
@
TIME
:
Displays
the
track
number
of
the
track
being
played
and
the
play-
back
time
(minutes
and
seconds).
@
REMAIN
:
Displays
the
remaining
time
on
the
track
being
played.
When
the
TIME
key
is
pressed
again,
the
remaining
time
on
the
disc
will
be
displayed.
@
TOTAL
:
Displays
the
total
number
of
tracks
on
one
disc
(TRACK)
and
the
overall
playback
time
(MIN,
|
SEC).
During
programmed
playback
operation,
displays
|
the
playing
time,
the
remaining
time
of
the
track
being
played
and
the
total
program
steps
(TOTAL).
During
time
fade
editing
mode
playback,
|
TIME-FADE-REMAIN
will
be
displayed
instead
of
remaining
time
on
the
disc.
j
LEVEL
:
Displays
the
output
level
of
the
digital
level
controller.
MIN
:
Playing
or
remaining
time
for
the
track
indicated
by
the
minute.
SEC
:
Playing
or
remaining
time
for
the
track
indicated
by
the
second.
TIME
FADE
EDIT:
Displayed
when
Time
Fade
Editing
is
set
or
operated.
DISC
Symbol
{
@
}
:
The
center
bar
of
the
disc
symbol
on
the
display
will
be
red
for
the
currently-playing
disc.
If
a
non-
existent
disc
is
searched
for,
the
corresponding
disc
symbol
will
go
off.
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TIME FADE EDIT key
Press
this
key
when
ending
playback
at
a
desired
time
with
fade-out.
TIME key
@
Use
to
select
the
method
for
displaying
the
playing
time
on
the
indicator
panel.
i
Each
time
the
key
is
pressed,
the
indication
changes
from
TIME,
REMAIN
(track
remain)
and
REMAIN
(disc
remain:
This
will
not
be
displayed
during
programmed
playback.
During
playback
of
the
time
fade
editing
mode,
time
fade
remain
will
be
displayed.)
to
TOTAL
in
that
order.
{For
details
concerning
the
display
contents,
refer
to
the
ex-
planation
about
the
indicators.)
@
When
pressed
after
a
track
is
specified
with
the
track
no.
keys
during
playback,
it
will
display
the
total
playback
time
of
the
specified
track
of
the
disc
currently
playing.
10
Track
no.
keys
(Track
number
41-0)
Use
to
select
track
numbers
(track
1
-
track
99)
for
playback
or
programming.
Audio terminology
Fade-out
:When_
existing
sound
volume
gradually
decreases
to
zero
vol-
ume.

NAMES AND USE OF PARTS
Disc no. keys (Disc number 1- 6)
Use to select disc numbers for playback or
programming.
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|PGM MEMORY key (PROGRAM MEMORY)
|
Use to program a sequence of tracks.
@ Press this key after selecting a desired disc and
track with Disc no. and Track no. keys. Tunes will
| be added to the program in the order in which
they are specified.
@ If only a Disc no. key is pressed, all tracks on the
specified disc will be added to the program. The
letters “AL” will appear on the indicator.
[RANDOM PLAY key
Press to begin random playback.
CLEAR key
Press to clear program.
[REPEAT key
Press to perform repeat playback.
® If pressed during normal playback mode, all tracks Ld
on all the discs in the magazine will be played
back repeatedly.
@lf pressed during programmed playback, the
programmed tracks will be repeatedly played
back in the programmed order.
@ In the case of random playback mode, after all the
tracks have been played, random playback will
start again.
PHONES (headphones) jack
When you wish to use headphones, insert the
plug for the headphones into the headphones
jack.
Phones LEVEL contro! knob
Use
to
adjust
the
level
of
sound
when
using
headphones.
Turning
the
knob
to
the
right
in-
creases
the
sound
level.
NOTE: :
The headphone jack and level control are not*provided on
U.S. and Canadian models.
REMOTE SENSOR window
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NAMES AND USE OF PARTS
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
Refer to the player front panel section for infor-
mation regarding other key functions not specified
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PAUSE key
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| PLAY key |
here.
LEVEL (+, -) keys
|The volume level can be decreased from 0 dB to ~25
, dB in single dB steps. When power is turned on, the
|unit will be set to 0 dB.
REPEAT key | MANUAL search keys
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RANDOM PLAY key
TIME FADE EDIT key 4
TIME
[
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key
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Track no. keys
Digital Level Controller
By pressing the LEVEL -/+ key, the volume level can
be controlled from 0 dB to -25 dB in 1 dB steps via
digital circuit processing.
® Toincrease the volume —— Press the LEVEL [ + ]
key.
(If the level is 0 dB, there will be no change.}
@ To decrease the volume ——— Press the LEVEL [- ]
key.
(If the key is held down, the level will stop at —25
dB.)
The level will be displayed on the digital level
controller indicator.
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OPERATION (Inserting discs and a magazine.)
OPERATION PROCEDURES BEFORE PLAYBACK
(Insertion of magazine or discs)
Case of 6-disc magazine
your stereo amplifier.)
Case of single-disc magazine
(This does not apply to European and U.K.
models).
NOTE:
Only the single-disc magazine accompanying this player can
be used. 2
NOTE:
@ Make sure to place the disc on the tray with the label
facing downward.
® Hold the dise so that you do not touch the playing side
{the iridescent side} with your hands or fingers.
5 Push the disc tray into the player.
Gently push the disc tray in with your fingers.
6 Set your stereo amplifier controls for
compact disc playback.
(For details refer to the operating instructions of
your stereo amplifier.)
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1
Push
in
the
POWER
switch
and
switch
ON
Label
side
downward
|
power,
2 insert
a magazine,
pushing
it
in until
a
;
P ,
Hick
ecund‘ie
healt
1
Push
in
the
POWER
switch
and
switch
ON
Please
insert the
discs you want to play into the
poNee
‘
pa
a
.
;
magazine
beforehand.
(Refer to ‘BEFORE
OP- 2
Insert
@
magazine,
pushing it
in
until
a click
ERATING
PLAYER‘,)
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mice
3
Set your
stereo
amplifier
controls
for
stage
ne
aria
Rey,
compact disc
playback.
The
disc
tray
will be
ejected
forward.
(For
details
refer
to
the
operating
instructions
of
4
Place
a
disc
on
the
disc
tray.

OPERATION
PROCEDURES AFTER PLAYING
(Removal of magazine or discs)
Case
of
single-disc
magazine
(This
does
not
apply
to
European
and
U.K.
models).
NOE SSE
Only the single disc magazine accompanying this player can
be used.
Case of 6-disc magazine |
foot
4
Press
the
EJECT
key
and
eject
the
disc
tray.
2
Remove
the
disc
and
put
it
into
its
case.
Be
careful
not
to
touch
the
playing
side.
3
If
you
do
not
intend
to
use
the
player,
immediately,
pull
the
magazine
forward
and
remove
it,
and
push
in
the
disc
tray.
41
Press
the
EJECT
key
and
eject
the
maga-
zine.
Pull
the
magazine
forward
and
remove
it.
Push in the POWER switch to turn OFF
If you intend to continue using the single disc
magazine, leave the magazine installed in the
player and push in the disc tray.
power.
4 Push in the POWER switch to turn “OFF
power.
I
|
If
a
disc
is
still
in
the
magazine:
| (Viewed from the rear side)
i
|
i Disc tray
| ae
|
Single
disc
magazine
|
Be
careful
not
to
drop
the
disc
when
a
disc
is
_
loaded.
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OPERATION (NORMAL PLAYBACK, DIRECT DISC AND TRACK SEARCH)
@ Key operations explained here may be carried
out with keys on either the player or the
remote control unit.
@ Explanations are given for operations when
using the 6 disc magazine, but operations are
the same when using the single disc maga-
zine. The only difference is that in the latter
case the Disc no. keys are not used.
OPERATIONS FOR NORMAL PLAYBACK
Playback of all tracks, from the first track on the
first disc, to the last track on the sixth disc.
Operation
example
_
=
@
Start
playback
[Power]
—
Insert
magazine
(disc)
—-|PLaY
1 Carry out “OPERATION PROCEDURES
BEFORE PLAYBACK", and insert the
magazine.
2 Press the PLAY key.
The PLAY ( >) indicator will light, and playback
will begin.
The indicators will display the disc number and
track number currently being played and the
elapsed playback time.
This example shows the display when the first
track of first disc is played.
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plifier controls.
When the last track on the sixth disc finishes
playing, the player enters stop mode. All op-
erations stop and the player stops with the
number
of
the
first
track
on
the
first
disc
‘01’,
showing on the indicator.
TO START PLAYING BACK FROM A
DESIRED TRACK (Direct Disc and Track
Search Operation)
During playback or stop mode, playback will begin
from the track selected by specifying the disc num-
ber and track number, and will continue to the last
track on the sixth disc.
;—Operation example
@ During stop mode, to play back the third track
on the fifth disc: |
Key operations | Indicator display
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Disc no. [DISC 1 | i
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Track no, [1 |[2]
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1 During playback or stop mode, select a disc
number with a Disc no. key and a track
number with Track no. keys.
@ If only a disc number is selected, playback will
begin from the first track on the specified disc.
@
!f
only
a
track
number
is
selected,
playback
will
begin from the specified track on the disc for
which
the
player
is
in
playback
or
pause
mode.
2 Press the PLAY key to begin playback.
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OPERATION (STOP PLAYBACK, PAUSE) |
NOTE: TO PAUSE AT THE BEGINNING OF A TRACK
@ When a track number of a track not on the disc is
selected, playback starts from the first track. ane example
@ Track selection cannot begin from the disc number of a
magazine tray which does not contain a disc. To switch from stop mode to pause at the
@ Performing these operations during programmed play- beginning of the third track on the fifth disc:
back
causes
the
program
to
be
cleared.
PAUSE!
_,
Disc
no.
key
[DISC5|
+
Track
no.
key|
3
@ Performing
these
operations
during
random
playback
ate
causes random playback to be cancelled. .
@ Playback from a direct disc or track search is not
possible when a program is being input in stop mode.
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pressed,
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@ To start playback:
or [PLAY
1 Press the STOP key or the EJECT key.
@ When the STOP key is pressed, the player enters
the stop mode. All operations stop, and the disc
returns to the magazine.
@ When the EJECT key is pressed, the magazine
ejects.
PAUSE OPERATION
Operation exampie
®@ To temporarily stop playback
PAUSE
@ To resume playback
PAUSE! or | PLAY
Press the PAUSE key.
Select the disc number with a Disc no. key. |
Select the track number with Track no. keys. i
Press the PLAY key.
To start playback, press the PAUSE key
or the PLAY key.
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1. With the player in the playback mode, press
the PAUSE key
The PAUSE indicator will light, and the player will
pause immediately.
2. To resume playback, press the PAUSE key
again, or the PLAY key.
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OPERATION (REPEAT PLAYBACK, TRACK SEARCH)
OPERATIONS FOR REPEAT PLAYBACK
§
[REPEAT] > [PLAY] or [PLAY | > [REPEAT 1
1 With the player in the playback or stop
mode, press the REPEAT key.
The REPEAT indicator will light.
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2 When the last track has been played back,
playback will begin again from the first
track.
Playback will be repeated until repeat playback
is cancelled.
@ During normal playback, ali tracks on all discs in
the magazine will be played back repeatedly. (All
discs repeat)
@ During programmed playback, the tracks pro-
grammed will be played back again in the order
programmed. (Programmed repeat)
®@ Programming of only one disc — one-disc repeat
® Programming of only one track — one-track repeat
@ When the RANDOM PLAY key is ON during
normal playback, after all the tracks on the discs
are played at random, the same tracks will be
played again at random. (Random repeat)
TO CANCEL THE REPEAT MODE
| REPEAT] or [ STOP] or [EJECT
i
@ Press the REPEAT key once again. The REPEAT
indicator will go out, and the player will revert to
the normal (or programmed) playback mode.
@ Press the STOP or EJECT key. Playback will stop
and the repeat mode will be cancelled simultane-
ously.
TO LOOK FOR A DESIRED TRACK (TRACK
SEARCH OPERATIONS)
During normal or programmed playback, or during
the pause mode, these functions allow you to quickly
find the beginning of a desired track. Also, any
number of tracks can be skipped during the search
process when so desired.
@ When the [>] key is pressed once, playback
advances to the beginning of the next track. When
pressed continuously, playback advances to the
beginning of succeeding tracks. (During pro-
grammed play, playback advances to the begin-
ning of the next programmed step.}
@ When the [le«] key is pressed once, playback
returns to the beginning of the currently playing
track; when pressed continuously, playback shifts
to previous tracks on the disc. (During pro-
grammed playback, playback returns to the previ-
ous programmed step.}
The disc number and track number of the track
currently being searched for will be displayed on
1 the indicator; watch this indicator while search-
| ing for the desired track.
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OPERATION (MANUAL SEARCH, RANDOM PLAYBACK)
FAST FORWARD AND REVERSE
(MANUAL SEARCH OPERATIONS)
During playback or pause modes, this function allows
you to quickly advance or reverse through the disc to
find the desired part. Listen to the sound from your
speakers or headphones while performing the search.
(During playback mode only.) When the key is
released the player returns to its original mode
(playback or pause).
During pause, high-speed search is possible.
However, no sound will be output.
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@ When the [»®] key is pressed, the player will
advance quickly through the disc. If the end of
the disc is reached, the player will enter the
pause mode. (The word ‘End’ will be displayed
by the indicator.)
The pause mode can be cancelled by pressing the
[<<a] key.
@ When the [««] key is pressed, the player will
reverse quickly through the disc. If the be-
ginning of the disc is reached, the player will
enter the playback mode.
During the search operation, the elapsed time will be
displayed on the indidcator; watch the indicator
while searching for the desired part.
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NOTE:
During programmed playback, fast forward and reverse
operations willbe effective only for the currently-playing
track.
Also, when using the [ »» ] key, the player will enter the
pause mode right before it goes to the next program step.
When using the [a] key, the player will enter the playback
mode right before it goes to the previous program step.
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RANDOM PLAYBACK
@ Each track of all the discs set in the magazine
will be played at random. After all the tracks
have been played, the player will go in stop
mode.
1
i
RANDOM PLAY 7 '
|
1 Press the RANDOM PLAY key.
Random playback will begin. (The RANDOM
indicator will light.)
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2 Pressing the RANDOM PLAY key once
more will have the player select a track at
random for playback.
When REPEAT mode is ON:
Random playback will be repeated.
To cancel random playback operation
[
or [EJECT
@ Press the STOP key or the EJECT key. Playback’
will stop and random playback operation will be
cancelled simultaneously.
@ Performing operations for playback from a aifses
disc search will also cancel random playback.
|
|
|
|

OPERATION (PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK)
TO PLAYBACK TRACKS IN A DESIRED
ORDER
(PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK)
@ With this function, you can play back the tracks
on the discs in the magazine in any order de-
sired.
@ By specifying disc numbers from 1 to 6, and
track numbers from 1 to 99, you can select up to
32 steps for playback in any order you like.
Memorizing a program |
1 During stop mode, specify a disc with a
Disc no. key and a track with Track no. keys.
2 Press the PGM MEMORY key.
If the PGM MEMORY key is pressed after a disc
number only has been specified, all tracks on the
disc will be added to the program.
3 Repeat operations 1 and 2.
Repeat operations 1 and 2 for each track you
want to be memorized, in the order in which
you want the tracks to be played. The player
can memorize up to 32 steps.
Each time you program a step, the indicator will
display the program step and the programmed
disc number and track number.
The figure below shows the display when track 5
on disc 2 is programmed as step 1.
The PROGRAM indicator will light.
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1.Press PLAY key to start playing in pro-
grammed order.
2. Play ends.
When the last programmed track ends, the
player goes to stop mode at the first pro-
grammed track position.
The disc returns to the magazine.
@ When REPEAT mode is ON:
When the last programmed track ends, the player
returns to the first programmed track to repeat
the program.
Programmed playback will repeat until the RE-
PEAT key is pressed again or until the STOP key
is pressed.
Cancellation of programmed playback and |
| clearing a program:
® Pressing the STOP key will cause playback to stop.
In this case the program stored in memory will not
be cleared. To clear the program, press the STOP
key once more.
@ Press the EJECT key. When pressed during
playback, the magazine will eject, and the pro-
gram will be cleared.
@ Carrying out operations for playback from a direct
disc seach will cause the program to be cleared.
@ During programmed playback, if the CLEAR key is
pressed, the program will be cancelled and play-
back will continue in normal mode.
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OPERATION
(PROGRAMMED
PLAYBACK)
—Operation
examples
:
To playback track 5 on disc 2, track 3 on disc 5, and all
of
disc
3
in
that
order:
|
@
Memorize
the
program:
@
To
start
play:
Step
Key
operations
indicator
display
PLAY|—
ordinary
program
-
i
a
@
To
stop
playback
:
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i
01 | Diseno. [DISC 2 e 2-- STOP] —Playback stop : |
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(Program
left
intact.)
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1
Track no. [5] j “2-5
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To
cancel
playback
and
clear
the
program:
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——
Stops
playback
and
clears
the
on
nee
ii
i
program.
02
Disc
no.
c=
§-
:
EJECT) —— Stops playback, clears the
program, and ejects the magazine.
CLEAR) ——Clears the program.
Track no. [2]
PGM MEMORY
03 Disc no, |DISC 3
PGM MEMORY
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