Pioneer PD-M503 User manual

Operating
Instructions
HSE
DIGITAL AUDIO
PD-M503
MULTI-PLAY COMPACT DISC PLAYER
PD-M503/PD-M603/
PD-M70O3
GD
PD-M603
Demo mode allows you to see variations of
the display. To enter the demo mode, press the
POWER switch and then ke <4 button with-
DEMO MODE
in 1 second without inserting the magazine. To
exit demo mode, insert the magazine or press
any button.
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 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 connecting and
operating the unit is the same.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
[For Canadian model]
CAUTION: TO 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.
[For Canadian model]
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for
radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the
Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
[For U.S. and Canadian models]
The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear
panel. Please write this serial number on your enclosed
warranty card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your
security.
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 as radios and
televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for
connections.
“This product complies with the Radio Interference require-
ments of the EC (European Community) Directive
87/308/EEC.”
THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND
THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS
POWER iN STANDBY POSITION.
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IMPORTANT 1
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equitateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uningulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's
enclosuze that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a tisk of electric shock to persons.
CAUTION
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 TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exciamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance {servicing} instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance:
IMPORTANT
FOR USE IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM
The wires in this mains fead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown : Live
If the plug porvided is unsuitable for your socket out-
lets, the plug must be cut off and a suitable plug
fitted.
The cut-off plug should be disposed of and must not
be inserted into any 13 amp socket as this can result
in electric shock. The plug or adaptor of the
distribution panel should be provided with 5 amp
fuse. As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of
this appliance may not correspond with coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black.
The wise which is cofoured brown must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with the
fetter L or cofoured red.
Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal of
a three pin plug.
NOTE
After replacing or changing a fuse, the fuse cover
in the plug must be replaced with a fuse caver
which corresponds to the colour of the insert in
the base of the plug or the word that is embossed
on the base of the plug, and the appliance must
not be used without @ fuse cover. If Jost,
replacement fuse covers can be obtained from
your dealer.
Only 5 A fuses approved by B.S.I, or A.S.T.A. to
B.S, 1362 shoud be used,
eel
READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the sefety and operating
instructions should be read before tha appliance is
operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS ~ The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future
reference,
HEED WARNING — All 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 appiiance shouid-not
be used near water ~ for example, naar a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet
basement, ar naar a swimming pool, etc.
LOCATION - The applianca should be installed in a
stable location.
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The appliance
should not be mounted walt or ceiling.
VENTILATION — The appliance’should be situated so
that its location or position does not interfere with
its proper ventilation. For exampie, the appliance
should notbe situated on a bed, sofe, rug, or simi
surface that may biock the ventilation openings; or,
placed in # built-in installation, such as # bookcase
or cabinat that may impede the flow of air through
the ventilation openings.
HEAT — The appliance should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, it registers,
‘stoves, or other appliances (inciuding amplifiers)
that produce heat.
POWER SOURCES ~ The appliance should be
connected to a power supply only of the type
describad in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance.
POWER-CORD PROTECTION ~ Fower-supply cords
should be routed so that they are not fikely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them. Pay particular attention to cords et
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
whare they exit from the appliance.
POLARIZATION — if your purchased product is
Provided with a polarized power plug, please read
the following instructions. This productis equipped
with 8 polarized alternating currentiine piug {a plug
having one biade wider than the other]. This plug
will fit into the power outlet onty one way. This is 2
safety feature. if you are unable to insert the piug
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Hf the
plug shoutd still fail to fit. contact your electrician to
teplace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
-Safety purpose of the polarized plug.
CLEANING — The appliance should be cleaned only
with a potishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never
clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or
other volatile liquids since they may corrode the
cabinet.
POWER LINES — An outdoor antenna should be located
awey from power lines.
NONUSE PERIODS — The power cord of the appliance
should be unplugged from the outlet when left
unused for a long period of time.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Core shauid be taken
‘so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled
into the enclosure through openings.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — The appliance
should be serviced by a Pioneer authorized service
center or quatified service personnel when:
The power-supply cord or the plug has been
damaged,
Objects have fatten, or tiquid has been spitled into
the appliance.
The appliance has been exposed to rain.
The appliance does not appesr to operate normally
of exhibits a marked change in performance.
The appliance has been dropped or the enciosure
damaged.
SERVICING — The user should not sttempt to service
the applience beyond that described in the
operating instructions. Ali other servicing should
be referred to qualified service personnel,
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
AG. A
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
{NEC SECTION 810 — 20}
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
{NEC SECTION 810 ~ 21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
{NEC ART 250, PART H)
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
-—————
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — ff an outside
antenna is connected to the antenna termi be
sure the antenna system is grounded so as to
provide some protection against voltage surges
and built-up static charges.
tn the U.S.A. section B10 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with
respect to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,
connection to grounding ctrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode, See Fig.
A.
CART — An appliance and cert combination should be
moved with cere. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may ceuse the appliance and cart
combination to overturn,
NEC ~ NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE
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[FOR EUROPEAN AND U.K. MODELS]
CAUTION
The following caution label appear on your player.
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.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
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{FOR U.S. MODEL]
CAUTION
@ Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
@ The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications, However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more 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 circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
L ‘
Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate the equipment.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a
Bihan lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud
noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer
and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics
Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive
noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection.
Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just
purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s Decibel
time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement Level Example :
your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic 30 Quiet library, soft whispers
Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you 40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe 50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear 60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
without annoying blaring or distortion—and, most importantly, 70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant eck
without affecting your sensitive hearing. 80 pare ms garbage disposals, alarm cloc
Sound can be deceiving, Over time your hearing “comfort
level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds
“normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing.
Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level 90 Subway, motorcycle, truck waffic, lawn mower
BEFORE your hearing adapts. 100 Garbage tuck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
. 120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
To establish a safe level: 140 Gunshot blast, jet plane
@ Start your volume control at a low setting. 180 Rocket launching pad
@ Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably
and clearly, and without distortion.
THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS
UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE
Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
® Set the dial and leave it there.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing
damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for
a lifetime.
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CONTENTS
PUT BATTERIES INTO THE REMOTE
CONTROL UNIT (Except for PD-M503)
CONFIRM SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
PUT BATTERIES INTO THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
CAUTIONS REGARDING HANDLING
BEFORE OPERATING THE PLAYER
CONNECTIONS.....sccsssssrersvesssnecnne
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS.
BASIC OPERATION...
VARIOUS OPERATIONS
TO PLAY ONLY DESIRED TRACKS/DISC:
CONVENIENT OPERATION FOR RECORDIN
TROUBLESHOOTING
SPECIFICATIONS ...
AO>DDYNHAM EAD
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CONFIRM SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
®
@ 6-Compact Disc Magazine x 1
(Called 6-disc magazine in the explanatory text.}
NOTE:
The supplied 6-disc magazine is for 12 cm {5-inch) discs
only.
@® Output cable x 1
® Control cable x 71 (PD-M503: all models, PD-M603/ PD-M703:
U.S. and Canadian models only)
@® Remote control unit x 1 (PD-M603 only)
® Remote control unit x 1 (PD-M703 only}
© AAA/RO3 dry cell batteries x 2 (Except for PD-M503)
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PD-M603
Open the lid of the battery compartment on the rear of the
remote control unit, and insert the batteries (size “AAA” (IEC
RO3)), taking care to align the @ and © polarities correctly.
NOTE:
*e In order to prevent battery leakage, remove the batteries
when not using the remote control unit for an extended
period (one month or more). If leakage occurs, carefully
wipe away any battery fluid inside the compartment, and
replace the batteries with new ones.
@ 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.
Incorrect use of batteries may cause leakage or rupture.
Always be sure to follow these guidelines:
A. Always insert batteries into the battery compartment
correctly matching the positive ® and negative ©
polarities, as shown by the display inside the com-
partment.
B. Never mix new and used batteries.
C. Batteries of the same size may have different voltages,
depending on brand. Do not mix different brands of
batteries.
(Except for PD-M503)
| REMOTE CONTROL OPERATIONS
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
remote control unit can be used within a range of about 7
meters (23 feet) from the remote sensor, and within angles of
up to about 30 degrees.
NOTE:
If the remote contro! sensor window is in a position where it
receives strong light such as sunlight or fluorescent light,
control may not be possible.
NOTE for PD-M503:
Operate the PD-M503 using the remote control unit which
accompanies the amplifier. (See page 7.}

CAUTIONS
REGARDING
HANDLING
LOCATION |
CLEANING AND HANDLING COMPACT DISCS
Install the player in a well ventilated location where it will not
be exposed to high temperatures or humidity.
Do not install the player in a location which is exposed to
direct rays of the sun, or near stoves or radiators. Excessive
heat can adversely affect the cabinet and internal components.
Also, installation of the player in a damp or dusty environment
may result in a malfunction or accident.
PRECAUTIONS REGARDING INSTALLATION
®@ Avoid placing the player on heat-generating sources such
as amplifiers.
e jnstall 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
player.
@ Please place this unit on a level surface.
@ Always keep your discs clean by wiping them gently with a_
soft cloth from the inner edge toward the outer periphery.
e if 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.
e 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. (Optica! 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 damage the label.
e Discs rotate at high speed inside the player. Do not use
damaged (cracked or warped) discs.
CLEANING THE PLAYER AND THE MAGAZINE
To
clean
the
PLAYER
and
the
MAGAZINE,
wipe
with
a
soft,
dry
cloth.
For
stubborn
dirt,
wet
a
soft
cloth
with
a
mild
detergent
solution
made
by
diluting
one
part
detergent
to
5
or
6
parts
water,
wring
well,
then
wipe
off
the
dirt.
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.
STORING DISCS
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.
CD LENS CLEANER
The
player’s
pickup
lens
should
not
become
dirty
in
normal
use,
but
if
for
some
reason
it
should
malfunction
due
to
soiling,
consult
your
nearest
PIONEER
authorized
service
center.
Lens
cleaners
for
CD
players
are
commercially
available,
but
special
care
should
be
exercised
in
their
use
since
some
may
cause
damage
to
the
lens.
CONDENSATION ff
When this unit is brought into a warm room from previously
cold surroundings or when the room temperature rises
suddenly, condensation may form inside, and the unit may not
be able to attain its full performance. If this occurs, allow the
unit to stand for about an hour or raise the room temperature
gradually.
BigHTAL AUG.
NOTE:
@ In order to play an 8-cm (3-inch) CD you will need a special
Multi-Play Magazine (JD-M108, JD-M308) which is sold
separately. Be sure to thoroughly read the Operating
Instructions before using it.
e@ 8-cm (3-inch) CD Adapters
lt 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-Play Magazine (JD-M108, JD-M308) be used.
e Never load an 8-cm (3-inch) CD or its adapter into a
standard 12-cm (5-inch) magazine. This may seriously
damage the CD player.
e Do not insert only an 8-cm {3-inch) dise and adapter into the
supplied magazine.
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BEFORE
OPERATING
THE
PLAYER
INSERT
DISCS
INTO
THE
6-DISC
MAGAZINE
|
[
AFFIXING
LABELS
TO
THE
MAGAZINE
Insert
any
discs
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
checked
through
this
window.
1.
Pull
out
only
one
disc
tray.
4,
Insert
other
discs
by
repeating
steps
1to
3.
CAUTION:
e@
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.)
e
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.
e.
Do
not
touch
the
playing
surface
of
discs
{iridescent
side)
with
hands
or
fingers.
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Always
attach
the
labels
provided
in
the
designated
locations.
Correct
operation
may
not
be
possible
if
labels
or
tape
are
attached
in
other
locations.
@
The
following
are
convenient
ways
of
using
labels:
A: For titles
B: For disc names
C: For classification
Donot
attach
labels
on
top
of
other
labels.
— =a iB
a
=
aoa
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
disc
library,
with
separate
magazines
for
each
artist
or
genre.
eon
XN
A
*
JD-M100/JD-M200/JD-M300
..Magazine
for
12-cm
(5-inch)
discs
JD-M108/SD-M308
.......sse0
Magazine
for
8-cm
(3-inch)
discs
NOTE:
Do
not
load
8-cm
(3-inch)
discs
into
the
magazine
for
12-cm
(5-
inch) discs.
For
U.
S.
customers
only
You
may
purchase
additional
Pioneer
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
USA,
Phone #[phone]

CONNECTIONS
e Make sure that all of the components are turned off
before making connections.
Stereo amplifier
3 ae
OOO)
White g
p Red
Control cable
CD player
L / Output cable
White
me 4
Red
g Power cord
Cassette deck
CODECK
SYNCHRO
Lf <I
CD-DECK
SYNCHRO cable
Making connections
1. Connect the OUTPUT jacks of this unit to the input
jacks (CD or AUX) of the amplifier. Make sure that
the white plugs are connected to the left (L} jacks
and the red plugs to the right (R) jacks.
e@ Be sure not to connect this unit to the amplifiers
PHONO jacks, as sound will be distorted and normal
playback will not be possible.
2. 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 wall
outlet.
CD-Deck synchro function
lf you have a Pioneer cassette deck provided with the CD-Deck
synchro function, connect the CD-DECK SYNCHRO jacks of the
CD player and cassette deck. With this function, synchro
recording can be carried out between player and deck.
@ For details on connections and operation, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the cassette deck.
@ The CD-DECK SYNCHRO cable is not supplied with the CD
player.
NOTE:
!n order to enable the CD-DECK SYNCHRO recording function,
the normal output cable must be connected to the stereo
amplifier.
System remote control with a PIONEER stereo
amplifier that has the i] mark
{Applicable models: PD-M503 [all models],
PD-M603 [U.S. and Canadian models only],
PD-M703 [U.S. and Canadian models only}.
When a PIONEER stereo amplifier bearing the J mark is used,
connect the CONTROL IN jack on the rear panel of the CD
player to the CONTROL OUT jack of the amplifier. This will
enabie the CD player to be controlled using the remote control
unit supplied with the stereo amplifier. If you do not plan to
use this feature, it is not necessary to connect CONTROL
IN/OUT jacks.
@ The control cable is supplied with the CD player.
@ The remote control unit supplied with the amplifier can be
used to contro! Play, Stop, Pause, Track/Disc Search and
Disc Change operations.
® For instructions regarding connections and operation, refer
to the operating instruction manual provided with your
stereo amplifier.
NOTE:
@ When a control cable is connected to the player’s CONTROL
IN jack, direct control of the player with the remote control
unit is not possible. Operate the player with the remote
control unit by aiming it at the amplifier. (Except for PD-
M503)
e Be sure to connect both of the control cable's plugs secure-
ly to the CONTROL IN and CONTROL OUT terminals, Do
not connect only one end of the cable,
e Be sure to turn off the power of the amplifier before
connecting the power cord and output cable.
Connecting the power cord
Connect the power cord to a household AC wall outlet or an
AC outlet on your amplifier. (See the section “AC power cord
connection and functions” on page 12.)
@ Make sure plugs are inserted fully into the jacks and wall
outlet.
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 your
hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric
shock. Do not place the unit, a 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 cords should be routed
such that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged
power cord can cause fire or give you an electrical shock.
Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it
damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center
or your dealer for a replacement.
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS
FRONT PANEL
PD-M503
PD-M603
PD-M703
@ POWER STANDBY/ON switch and STANDBY
indicator
@® Magazine insertion slot
@® EJECT button (4)
@ Remote sensor (Except for PD-M503}
Receives the signal from the remote control unit.
@ The PD-M503 is not equipped with the remote sensor.
© Disc number buttons {DISC 1~DISC 6)
© MUSIC TYPE button
@ COMPU/TIME FADE button
DELETE button (PD-M503/PD-M603 only)
.®& TIME button
REPEAT button
@ AUTO FADER button
@ ADLC (Automatic Digital Level Controller) button
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@ RANDOM play button
@ HI-LITE scan button
® Digit buttons (1~10, >10)
@ Stop button (m)
@ Pause button (11)
@ Play button (>)
Track/Manual search buttons (<4 <</>> pr)
@ PROGRAM button
@ Headphones jack (PHONES) and headphones
volume control (PHONES LEVEL)
@ DSP MODE button (PD-M703 only)

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS:
REMOTE
CONTROL
UNIT
(Except
for
PD-M503}
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Remote contro! buttons with the same names or marks as
buttons on the front panel of the player contro! the same
operations as the corresponding front panel buttons.
@ POWER button
@ DISC NUMBER buttons (1~6)
@® STOP button (m)
@ RANDOM PLAY button
® HI-LITE SCAN button
FADER button (PD-M603 only)
@ ADLC (Automatic Digital Level Controller) button
CHECK button
BASIC OPERATION
@© OUTPUT LEVEL buttons (+/-)
@ PAUSE button (11)
@ PLAY button (m)
@ MANUAL search buttons (</>) (PD-IM603 only)
@ TRACK search buttons (</>)
@ DELETE button
® PGM (program) button
@ CLEAR button
@ Track number/ Digit buttons (1~10, >10)
(PD-M703 only)
@ DSP MODE button (PD-M703 only)
[ TO PLAY A COMPACT DISC
1. Turn on the power to the player.
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
6.)
@
When
the
power
is
turned
off
{in
standby
mode),
inserting
a magazine automatically turns on the power (Automatic
Power On function).
3. Press the > button to start playback.
To pause playback temporarily:
Press
the
i
button.
The
tf
indicator
lights
and
playback
is
paused
at
that
point.
Pressing
the
#1
button
again
or
»
button
resumes
playback
from
the
position
where
pause
mode
was
entered.
To stop playback:
Press
the
™@
button.
The
player
returns
to
the
beginning
of
the
first
track
on
the
disc
at
which
playback
was
stopped.
If
the
@
button
is
pressed
twice,
the
player
returns
to
the
beginning
of
the
first
track
on
the
first
disc
and
enters
stop
mode.
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Operations indicated by the [ q ] mark are performed with the
remote control unit.
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 play button starts playback from the first track on
the memorized disc.
To stop playback and take out the magazine:
Press the EJECT button (4), remove the magazine, and then
press the POWER switch to turn off the power.
Even when the power is turned off (in standby mode), the
magazine will be ejected by pressing the EJECT button. (Power
Down Eject)
Cautions regarding handling of magazines:
e@ 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.
@ Application of benzene, thinner, insecticide or other volatile
liquids to a magazine may damage the surface, so keep
magazines away from such substances.
Timer playback:
By using a commercially available audio timer, it is possible to
initiate playback at any time automatically.
1. Insert a magazine into the magazine stot.
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.
Caution:
e@ Oo 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.
e If a power failure occurs while the power is turned off
{standby mode), the power is automatically turned on with
timer playback function when the power is supplied.
THEREFORE, DISCONNECT THE AC POWER CORD WHEN
THE PLAYER IS NOT USED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME.
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During playback, pressing the TIME button changes the time
display in the following sequence: ® Time (elapsed playback
time of the track being played) —» © Remain (remaining
playback time of the track being played) -» © AL Remain
(remaining playback time from the playing point to the end of
the disc) - © Total (total playback time of the disc}.
e@ With track No. 24 or more, the Remain time @ cannot be
displayed.
e During program playback, delete program playback,
random playback or delete random playback, AL Remain
time © cannot be displayed.
e During Program playback, the number of program steps
can be displayed with the Total setting ©.
*@ During time fade playback, the remaining playback time
until the playback stops with a fade-out can be displayed
with the AL Remain setting ©.

VARIOUS OPERATIONS
DISC SEARCH - TO SEARCH FOR A PARTICULAR
DISC
During playback or stop mode
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When
the
disc
number
(DISC
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6)
button
is
pressed,
the
player
searches
for
the
specified
disc
and
playback
starts
from
the
beginning
of
that
disc.
NOTE:
e
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
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When
the
>»
1
(or
Pi)
button
is
pressed
once
or
a
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
Met
<4
(or
tt)
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
>»
mi
(or
pp)
button
or
Mee
<4
(or
He)
button
is
operated
in pause
mode
or
stop
mode
press
the
>
button
to
start
playback.
NOTE:
© During program playback, the >> »Pi (or my) button or
eq td (or Ket) button can be used to select the
programmed track.
e@
During
normal
playback,
Track
Search
can
be
carried
out
on
one
disc
only.
In
stop
mode,
this
operation
can
be
carried
out
from
the
1st
track
through
99th
track.
During playback or stop mode.
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To search for a track Na. from 1 to 10, simply press the
corresponding
digit
buttons
(7)~fi).
To
search
for
tracks
No.
11
and
above,
use
210]
button.
Example: To enter track No. 17: 10, G1)
To enter track No. 30: 10, Gl fig
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e@
When
10
is
pressed,
the
digit
button
to
be
entered
next
should be pressed within 5 seconds.
NOTE:
During
program
playback,
Track
search
can
not
be
performed
with the digit buttons.
MANUAL SEARCH ~ TO SEARCH FOR A
PARTICULAR PASSAGE
During playback or pause mode
While
the
>»
mi
(or
>»)
button
is
kept
pressed,
playback
rapidly
advances
toward
the
end
of
the
disc.
When
playback
reaches
the
end
of
the
disc,
the
player
enters
pause
mode
and
“END”
is
displayed.
While
the
M4
<<
(or
<4)
button
is
kept
Pressed,
playback
rapidly
reverses
toward
the
beginning
of
the
disc.
When
the
desired
passage
is
reached,
release
the
>>
pri
(or
br)
button
or
Med
<4
(or
<4)
button.
The
player
enters
original
mode
(playback
or
pause)
where
>»
mpi
(or
pe)
button
or
Ket
<4
(or
<4)
button
is
released.
NOTE:
@
During
normal
playback,
Manual
Search
can
be
carried
out
on
one
disc
only.
e@
During
program
playback,
Manual
Search
can
be
carried
out
in
one
program
step
only.
TO
REPEAT
PLAYBACK
(REPEAT
PLAY)
Q
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.
To
repeatedly
play
all
tracks
on
ail
of
the
discs
in
normal
playback
mode
or
in
the
specified
playback
mode
(Program
Playback, Delete program playback or Random playback),
press the REPEAT button twice. The REPEAT indicator lights.
e To exit repeat mode, press the REPEAT button so that the
REPEAT-1 or REPEAT indicator goes off.
@
When
the
time fade
edit
operation
is
performed,
the
repeat
playback
cannot
be
carried
out.
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VARIOUS OPERATIONS
RANDOM PLAYBACK - TO PLAY ALL TRACKS
IN RANDOM ORDER
ADJUSTING THE SOUND VOLUME
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Press the RANDOM play button. The RANDOM indicator lights
and 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 after carrying out the Delete
Program procedure. See “Delete Program Playback” on page 15.
MAGAZINE HI-LITE SCAN
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When the HI-LITE scan button is es
pressed once during stop mode,
playback starts from a point 1 minute after the beginning of
the first track, and the first track of each disc is played for
about 10 seconds. The DISC SCAN indicator blinks during Disc
Scan mode. After the first tracks of all discs 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 begin-
ning 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 stop
mode.
To exit Magazine Hi-Lite Scan mode:
Press the @, » or disc number (DISC 1~DiSC 6) button. (the Hi-
lite scan mode can also be canceled by pressing the digit
buttons (iil 10, or by pressing the [1)~{0] E10 buttons on
the PD-M703 remote control unit).
When the » button is pressed, normal playback starts from the
current point. When the disc number button or digit button is
pressed, the selected disc or track is played from the begin-
ning.
NOTE:
e Hi-Lite Scan can be carried out 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
time on each track.
e 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 14.
@ During Track Scan playback, you can skip to the desired
track with the «<4 button or > mpi button.
e When the REPEAT button is pressed, Hi-Lite Scan playback
. will be repeated.
e@ When playback time of a track is less than one minute or 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.
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Press
the
OUTPUT
LEVEL
’-”
or
“+”
button
to
adjust
the
output
level.
The
output
level
can
be
adjusted
between
0
dB
and
-25
dB
in
steps
of
1
dB.
e The output level at the OUTPUT jacks and PHONES jack will
be adjusted simultaneously (PD-M603/PD-M703 only).
| ADLC (AUTOMATIC DIGITAL LEVEL CONTROLLER)
When the difference of recording level between discs is
noticeable, the volume level should be adjusted for each disc,
especially during program playback or random playback
whose tracks are selected between 2 discs or more. In such
cases, pressing the ADLC button automatically sets the output
level to the proper fevel. When ADLC is turned on, the ADLC
indicator lights.
@ To turn off ADLC, press the ADLC button so that the ADLC
indicator goes off.
@ With some selections, sound becomes unnatural. In such
cases, turn off ADLC.
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@ The setting of the OUTPUT LEVEL is canceled when ADLC
is turned on. :
@ When ADLC is turned on, the OUTPUT LEVEL buttons
cannot be operated.
[ ac POWER CORD CONNECTION AND FUNCTIONS
Some functions cannot be carried out depending on the
connection of the AC power cord.
Function When the AC power] When the AC power
cord is connected to} cord is connected to
the unswitched/ the switched outlet of
outlet of an amplifier! an amplifier or audio
or wail outlet. timer.
Timer playback No Yes
Program Yes No
memory
Delete program Yes No
memory
Output level Yes No
memory
For details, refer to the description of each function in these
Operating instructions.

VARIOUS OPERATIONS
TO
PLAY
ONLY
DESIRED
TRACKS/DISCS
-
DSP (Digital Signal Processor) FUNCTION
(PD-M703 only)
The
built-in
digital
signal
processor
allows
you
to
obtain
various
sound
fields.
During stop mode or playback mode
DSP MODE
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Refer
to
the
description
of
each
DSP
mode
and
select
a
desired
DSP
mode
with
DSP
MODE
button
on
the
front
panel
or
DSP
button
on
the
remote
control
unit.
Each
time
DSP
MODE
(or
DSP)
button
is
pressed,
the
DSP
mode
changes
in the
following
order:
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KARAOKE — WIDE ¢- HALL < DANCE al
When the mode “FLAT” is selected, the DSP MODE indicator
flashes, When a mode other than “FLAT” is selected, the »
mark to the left of the selected DSP mode, and the DSP MODE
indicator both flash.
FLAT: No effect
JAZZ: Reproduces a “live house” atmosphere. Effective for
playing jazz music with boosted middle frequencies.
CHURCH: Reproduces a “church made of wood” atmosphere.
Effective for playing baroque music, choral group, etc.
DANCE: Reproduces a dynamic sound. Effective for playing
disco music, pops, rock music, etc. with boosted high and low
frequencies.
HALL: Reproduces a “concert hall” atmosphere. Echo and
reverberation sounds are relatively long. Effective for playing
classic orchestra music.
WIDE: Increases the sense of presence and breadth, producing
an ambience enveloped in sound.
KARAOKE: Reduces the vocal components of the playback
source, thus producing a simple background accompaniment
for karaoke sing-along.
NOTE:
This mode merely reduces, but does not entirely eliminate the
source's vocal components.
PROGRAM PLAYBACK - TO PROGRAM
TRACKS/DISCS IN DESIRED ORDER
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TO PLAY ONLY DESIRED TRACKS/DISCS
1. During stop mode, press the PROGRAM button.
The PROGRAM indicator lights and “DISC?* appears on the
display.
2. Press the disc number button which contains the
tracks to be programmed.
“AL” {all tracks) appears and then the display shows
“TRACK?", To program entire discs, enter the desired disc
numbers with the disc number buttons and go to step 4.
3. Enter the track No. to be programmed with the digit
buttons.
Alternately, if the player is stopped, you may use the ke¢
#4 or >> PP button to select tracks. After selecting the
track No., be sure to press the PROGRAM button.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program other tracks.
5. Press the > button.
The tracks are played in the programmed order. When all
programmed tracks have been played, the player enters
stop mode.
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NOTE:
When a track is selected with the Wt. << or >> PP button in
step 3, the displayed track No. is automatically programmed if
the <4 Of mR PP button is not pressed within 2
seconds, Therefore, be sure to press the 44 <4 or PP Pri
button sequentially until the desired track No. appears on the
display.
To stop Program playback, Press the m@ button.
To exit program mode:
During program playback, select a disc No. 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.
@ Programs containing up to 32 steps can be created.
e@ To go to the previous or next step in a program, press the
Med <4 OF PR me! button.
e To enter track No. 11 or above with the digit buttons, see
“Track Search” on page 11.
e@ if the magazine is in the player, the program contents will
not be erased even if the power is turned off.
NOTE:
During Delete programming or Time fade editing the PRO-
GRAM button cannot be operated.
Direct Program:
During normal playback or Magazine Hi-Lite Scan playback,
the track being played can be programmed.
1. Press the PROGRAM button to enter the program
mode.
2. To search for a desired track during normal play-
back, it is possible to skip to succeeding tracks by
pressing the < << or >> »p button.
Also, Magazine Hi-Lite Scan function can be used to move
from track to track through the disc.
3. Hf you wish to program the track currently playing,
press the PROGRAM button while the track is
playing.
e Direct programming is not possible during program
playback.
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To check the program contents
(Except for PD-M503):
During program mode, set the player to stop mode and press
the CHECK button on the remote contro! unit. The program
contents will be displayed in the programmed order.
e After confirming the last program step, the display will
show “0-00”,
| PROGRAMMING A PAUSE
Inserting a pause in your program can be very useful when
carrying out recording, Press the H button instead of entering a
track number. “PA” appears on the display panel.
e@ 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 it button.
NOTE:
@ A pause can be programmed only when the program
procedure is performed under stop mode.
® A pause cannot be programmed at the beginning of a
program (P-01}, nor can two pauses be programmed one
after the other.
e@ A pause inserted in a program is counted as one step.
e@ if a pause is programmed as the last step of a program, the
player will not enter the pause mode.
To erase a program (Except for PD-M503):
During program mode, press the CLEAR button on the remote
control unit.
The last program step is erased and the contents of the pre-
vious 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 erased in this way.
To clear all of the program contents:
® During stop mode, press the m@ button.
When the magazine is ejected, the program contents will be
cleared.
To modify the program contents
(Except for PD-M503):
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.
Use the disc number buttons to select the new disc
number; then use the digit buttons to select the new
track. (The << << or >> p> button may be used to
select the track numbers. In this case, press the
PROGRAM button after selecting the track.}
e Repeat steps 1 and 2 to change other tracks as desired.
e ifthe we << ore» pei button is not pressed within 2
seconds when correcting the track No., the displayed
track No. is automatically memorized.
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TO PLAY ONLY DESIRED TRACKS/ DISCS ~
(Players other than PD-M703)-
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DELETE PROGRAM PLAYBACK ~ TO DELETE
UNDESIRED TRACKS/DISCS
1. During stop mode, press the DELETE button.
When using the PD-M703, press the remote contro! unit's
DELETE button.
The
DELETE
indicator
lights
and
“DISC?”
appears
on
the
display.
2.
Press
the
disc
number
button
which
contains
the
track
to
be
deleted.
“AL?”
{all
tracks)
appears
and
then
the
display
shows
“TRACK?”.
To
delete
entire
discs,
enter
the
desired
disc
numbers
with
the
disc
number
buttons
and
go
to
step
4.
3. Enter the track No. to be deleted with the digit
buttons.
Alternately, if the player is stopped, you may use the wt
<< of > Pi button to select tracks. After selecting the
track No. be sure to press the DELETE button.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to delete other tracks.
5. Press the > button.
All
tracks
other
than
deleted
tracks/discs
are
played
in
the
order of the disc and track numbers. When tracks have
been played, the player enters stop mode.
NOTE:
When
the
track
is
selected
with
the
4
<4
of
>
mM
button
in
step
3,
the
displayed
track
No.
is
automatically
programmed
if
the
4
<4
of
mR
PP
button
is
not
pressed
within
2
seconds.
Therefore,
be
sure
to
press
the
“4
<4
or
pe
pp
button
sequentially
until
the
desired
track
No.
appears
on
the
display.
To
stop
Delete
program
playback,
press
the
m
button.
e
To
enter
track
No.
11
or
above
with
the
digit
buttons,
see
“Track
Search”
on
page
11.
* Track No. 33 or above cannot be deleted.
To
go
to
the
previous
or
next
disc/track
other
than
the
deleted
disc/track,
press
the
Me
<4
or
»>
PP
button.
©
The
disc
number
button
or
digit
button
can
be
used
to
play
the
disc
or
track
other
than
the
deleted
disc
or
track,
©
ifthe
magazine
is in
the
player,
the
delete
program
contents
will
not
be
erased
even
if
the
power
is
turned
off.
NOTE:
After
programming
for
Program
playback
or
during
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 will be
cleared.
©
Press
the
CLEAR
button
on
the
remote
control
unit
during
stop
mode
or
play
mode.
When
the
CLEAR
button
is
pressed
during
Delete
program
playback
mode,
the
player
enters
norma!
playback
mode.
(Except
for
PD-M503)
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CONVENIENT OPERATION FOR RECORDING
COMPU PROGRAM EDITING (COMPUTER
ALLOCATED PROGRAM EDITING)
2 4 Tracks are selected for both sides of the tape.
1. During stop mode, press the COMPU/TIME FADE
button 1 time
The COMPU indicator lights and “DISC?” appears ex the
fore) display.
JT ED 2. Select the disc No. with the disc number button.
“TIME?” appears on the display.
3 3. Enter the tape playing time in minutes with the digit
buttons ([1)~{10).
Press the 10’s digit button and 1's digit button sequenzially,
(To enter 9 minutes or jess, press [io] and then the corres-
1 ponding digit button.} For example, to enter 46 mimates,
press [4] and [6] sequentially.
The displayed time is memorized, The player now
—_— programs the tracks for the first side of the tape withir: half
ran the selected playing time, then programs a pause, and
finally programs the tracks for the second side of the tape
within half the selected playing time. After the
2 programming is completed, the display shows all c* the
programmed tracks and their playing time in the
programmed order.
PD-M503
Example: A tape playing time of 46 minutes is selected.
Page tele a ep tae AS e@ The programmed contents are displayed in the pregram-
SA med order.
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4 2 8 Gale Beste cals @ Instead of the digit buttons, the i <4 OF Be met SuTion
cacaCc43 C5 c=. can be used to select the tape playing time. Each tirme the
bP Pi button is pressed, the time will be changed im the
following sequence:
i 46 + 54-3 60-9 74-390 — (minutes)
With the #4 <4 button, the time will be changed ir the
3 reverse direction. After the time is selected, be sure ta aress
the COMPU/TIME FADE button. When the COMPLLTIME
FADE button is not pressed within a few seconds after the
time is selected with the #4 << of > wR button. the
displayed time is automatically memorized.
@ When the time is selected with the =< << or >» >>
button in step 3, the displayed time is automatically memo-
rized if the << << of > me button is not pressed wethin
3 seconds.
Up to 24 steps can be programmed.
With discs containing 24 tracks or more, programming may
not be correctly performed.
« ifthe selected time is too short for any track to be program-
med, programming cannot be performed.
© ff you wish to enter the time with the digit buttons afts- the
time is already entered with the <4 << or h® mR SuTtion
in step 3, press 10). The digit buttons can now te op-
erated.
16 e@ /f the magazine is in the player, the contents of the Cacnpu
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TIME FADE EDITING
Tracks are selected within the specified time and playback
pauses with a fade-out.
1.
During stop mode, press the COMPU/TIME FADE
button 2 times.
The FADE indicator lights and “DISC?” appears on the
display.
Select the disc No. with the disc number button.
“TIME?” appears on the display.
. Enter the playing time in minutes with the digit
buttons (7)~{0).
Press the 10's digit button and 1's digit button sequentially.
{To enter 9 minutes or less, press [0] and then the cor-
responding digit button.) For example, to enter 23 minutes,
press [2] and [3] sequentially.
The displayed time is memorized. The player programs the
tracks within the selected playing time.
Instead of the digit buttons, the 4 << or >> mr button
can be used to select the tape playing time. Each time the
bP PP button is pressed, the time will be changed in the
following sequence: 23 - 27 + 30 —
45 —~ 37¢-———_ (minutes)
With the ke@ << button, the time will be changed in the
reverse direction. After the time is selected, be sure to press
the COMPU/TIME FADE button. When the COMPU/TIME
FADE button is not pressed within a few seconds after the
time is selected with the <<< or m® PP button, the
displayed time is automatically memorized,
NOTE:
e
When the time is selected with the <4 << or >> mp!
button in step 3, the displayed time is automatically
memorized if the #4 << or > PP button is not pressed
within 3 seconds.
If Random playback, Track Search, Disc Search or Magazine
Hi-Lite Scan is done during Time Fade Editing play, Time
Fade Editing will be cleared.
If a tape playing time beyond the total! playing time is
selected, the player cancels the Time Fade Edit mode and
enters stop mode after the specified disc is played.
During Time Fade operation, programming for Program
Playback/Delete Program Playback cannot be carried out.
If you wish to enter the time with the digit buttons after the
time is already entered with the #4 << or >> mp} button
in step 3, press Bi). The digit buttons can now be
operated.
if the magazine is in the player, the contents of the Time
Fade Editing will not be erased even if the power is turned
off.
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CONVENIENT OPERATION FOR RECORDING
To clear the Time Fade contents:
® During stop mode, press the @ button.
When the magazine is ejected, the Time Fade contents will
be cleared.
© Press the CLEAR button on the remote control unit during
stop mode or play mode. When the CLEAR button is
pressed during Time Fade playback mode, the player enters
normal playback mode. {Except for PD-M503)
One-touch Fade:
Playback can be started from the desired point with a fade-in
and stopped at the desired point with a fade-out.
@ The One-touch Fade function can be carried out in Normal
playback, Program playback/Delete Program playback,
Random playback or Magazine Hi-Lite Scan mode.
Set the player to the desired playback mode, and then
perform the following procedure.
@® During pause mode, press the AUTO FADER button.
“FADER” appears on the display and playback starts with a
fade-in.
During playback, press the AUTO FADER button. “FADER”
appears on the display and playback pauses with a fade-
out.
[@
PD-M603
a) = FADER
see, PD-M603
Pan = FADER
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MUSIC TYPE MEMORY
e A music type can be memorized for each 6-disc magazine.
After recording the music type, whenever the specific
magazine is loaded, the recorded music type name is
displayed. Six different music types can be selected.
MUSIC TYPEs can be recorded for up to ten CD magazines.
Perform this operation after loading the magazine into the
player.
From the stop mode, press the MUSIC TYPE button.
Each time the button is pressed the display changes to
indicate the music type in the following order:
c POP -» ROCK -» JAZZ ~» DANCE -~» CLASS — OTHER
DISPLAY OFF
Select the music type you wish to memorize by
pressing the button as noted above; when the
display is left on a given music type for one second
or more, the M.TYPE indicator will light, and the
displayed music type will be memorized.
e When DISPLAY OFF is selected, the music type for that
magazine is cancelled,
e if the MUSIC TYPE button is pressed during the play
mode, the music type memorized for the current
magazine will be displayed for 3 seconds. The music
type is also displayed when the MUSIC TYPE button is
pressed during the stop mode.
e if you attempt to record music types for more than ten
magazines, the oldest recorded music type will be erased
and replaced with the newly recorded music type.

TROUBLESHOOTING
incorrect
operations
are
often
mistaken
for
trouble
and
malfunctions.
If
you
think
that
there
is
something
wrong
with
this
component,
check
the
points
below.
Sometimes
the
trouble
may
lie
in
another
component.
investigate
the
other
components
and
electrica
appliances being used.
if
the
trouble
cannot
be
rectified
even
after
exercising
the
checks
listed
below,
ask
your
nearest
PIONEER
authorized
service
center
or
your dealer to carry out repair work.
Symptom
+
Probable cause
Remedy
Magazine is not expelled when
the EJECT button (4) is pressed.
@ Power plug is disconnected from outtet.
@ Connect plug to amplifier or wall outlet,
When playback is started, it stops
immediately.
Pauses or stops during playback.
@ Disc is loaded upside down.
@ Smudges, etc., on the disc.
@ Load the disc correctly with the label
side DOWN.
@ Clean the smudges from the disc and
then play it again.
No sound
@ Output cables are connected incorrectly or
loosely.
®@ Incorrect operation of stereo amplifier.
@ Pin plugs and/or amplifier terminals are
dirty.
@ Player is in pause mode.
@ Connect properly.
®@ Check the settings of amplifier switches
and sound volume controls.
@ Clean away dirt.
@ Press the > or W button.
Sound is distorted, noise is
output.
With certain discs, loud noise is
produced, or play stops.
The picture of the TV screen is
fluctuating or FM broadcast has
Remote control wilt not function.
(Except for PD-M503)
noise interference.
@ Incorrect connections.
@ Pin plugs and/or amplifier terminals are
dirty.
@ Interference is being picked up from a TV
@ Disc has bad scratch or warp.
@ Disc is extremely dirty.
@ Interference is being picked up from the CD
player.
@ Connect to amplifier’s AUX or CD
terminals.
Do not connect to PHONO terminals.
@ Clean away dirt.
@ Switch OFF TV set, or move player
set. away from TV set.
@ Replace the disc.
@ Clean disc.
@ Turn off POWER of the player, or move
the player away from TV or tuner.
@ Dead batteries.
@ Too far from player or wrong angle.
@ Obstruction between player and remote
control unit.
@ Replace batteries.
@ 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.
@ Relocate remote control unit or remove
obstruction.
Abnormal functioning of this unit may be caused by lightning,
Static electricity, or other external interference. To restore
normal operation, turn the power off and then on again, or
unplug the AC power cord and then plug it in again.
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