Pioneer PD-T303 User manual

Operating
Instructions
TWIN-TRAY COMPACT DISC
PLAYER
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 con-
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ose
DIGITAL AUDIO
necting and operating the unit is the same.
WARNING 70 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 located 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: pour prevenin Les cHocs
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 preduct 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 muiti-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 modei with 110V setting in
Saudi Arabia.
The line voltage selector switch is located on the rear
panel of this player. Before your player is shipped from
the factory, the switch is set to the power require-
ments of the player’s destination. Check that it is set
properly before plugging the power cord into the out-
let. If the voltage is not properly set or if you move
to an area where the voitage requirements differ, ad-
just the selector switch as follows:
e Use a medium-sized (fiat-blade) screwdriver. Insert
the tip of the screwdriver into the groove of the
selector switch and turn it so that the power val-
tage marking of your area points to the arrow.
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
@) PIONEER’
The future of sound and vision.

IMPORTANT 1
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equi-
Jateral triangle. is intended to alert the user of the
presence of uninsulated “dangeraus voltage” wit!
the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
CAUTION
RISK'OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: The exclarsation pot withia an equilateral trangle 1s
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, intended to alert the user of the presence of mportant
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions i:
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER the hterature accompanying the appliance
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL
IMPORTANT 2
If the apparatus is fitted with AC mains power out-
let(s). see REAR PANEL FACILITIES for convenient
connection of additional Hi-Fi component(s). Make
all: connections to the AC outlet(s) and the signal
terminals first. Connect the plug to the wall socket
last. make sure that the power switch is off
@ wires in the mains lead of this
FOR
USE
IN
THE
UNITED
fas
the
colous
of
t
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured
KINGDOM marking identifying the teuninals in your plug procoad
follows
The wwes ta this mains fead are coloured in accor The wire which 1s coloured blue must be connected to
dance
with
the
following
code.
the
terminal
which
1s
marked
with
the
letter
Nor
Blue Neutral coloured black
Brown Live The wire which is Coloured brown must be comnected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter Loot
ecaloured red
Equipment sold in the U.K. is not supplied with
a power plug
REAO INSTRUCTIONS ~ All the safety and aperatin:
insteuctions should be read before the apphane
is opecated
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS ~ The operating mstruc
should be retained for future refere!
HEED WARNING ~ All warnings on the app
49 the operating instructions should be adhered
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ~ All operating and use in
structions should be fotlowed
WATER AND MOISTURE ~ The appliance should not
be used near water ~ for example, nea? a bathtub.
washbowl, kitchen sink. laundry tub. wn a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, etc
LOCATION - Tha apphance stioud be installed in a
stable location
WALL OR CENING MOUNTING — The appliance
should aot be mounted to a wall o¢ cetting
VENTILATION - The appliance should be situated so
that its location or positian does not interfere with
its proper ventitation. Fat example, the apphance
should not be situated on e bed, sofa, rug, or sire
lr surface that may block the veritlation open
ings: or, placed in a dudt-in installation. su
@ bookcase or cabinet that may impede the
of ait through the ventilation opemngs
HEAT - The appliance should be situated away trom
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers
stoves, oF other appliances iinchding ampitfers!
that produce heat
POWER SOURCES ~ The appliance should be con
Agcted to a power supply only of the type
desenbed in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance
POWER-CORD PROTECTION ~ Power supply cords
shoutd be routed so that they are not tikely to be
walked of or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, payirig particular attention to cords
at plugs, convenience receptactes, and the pomt
where they exit trom the apphance
POLARIZATION — Hf your purchased product is provid
ed with 3 potarized power plug, please read the fol
lowing instructions. This product 1 equipped wah
a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug hav
ing one blade wider than the other! This plug will
fit into the power outlet only one way. This 1s a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
fully wto the outlet, try reversing the plug. #f the
plug should stil fail to fit, contact your electrician
to replace your obsolete outlet, Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the polarized plug.
CLEANING - The appliance should be cleaned only
with @ polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never
clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or
other volatile fiquids since they may corrode
cabinet
BS
Hove
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
POWER LINES — An ouidoor antenne shouid be OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING ~ If an outside
loceted away fram power lines antenna is Commected to the antenna terminal be
NONUSE PERIODS — The power cord at the appliance ire the antenna syster is grounded sa as to pre
should be ung the outlet when left vide some protection agamist vole ne
unused for 3 long penod of time built up static charges
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Care should be taken In the U.S.A. section 819 of the National Electr
80 that objects do not fall and fguids are not spilled ai Code. ANSUNEPA Ne. 76-1984. provides
into the enslosure through openir Information with respect to proper grounding of
surge
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — The apphance the rast and supporting stractuce, grounding of
should be serviced by a Poneer authorized seevive the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit
center or qualied service personnel when of grounding conductors. location af antenna dis
The power-supply cord or the plug has been charge unit. copnection te grounding elect odes
damaged. and requivements for the grounding electode See
Objects have fallen, or hquid has been spilled into Fig. 4
oe; oF CART ~ 4n appliance and cart combination should bi
with care, Quick stops, excessive force.
ar Si neS may Cause the appliance and
mination to overturn
the applian
Tre appliance has been exposed to rain: oF
The apptiance does not appear to operate nor
or exhibits 3 marked change in performan:
The appliance hes been dropped: or the en
damaged
SERVICING — The use: shquld not attempt t
the apphance beyond that d sbed ini the goer
nstuctons Far aff other servicing, cor
6 @6 @ @
service
a} Use No. 10
per, No.8 AWG 18.4 mm) é
nym, No.1? AWG (1.0 mo’)
copper-ciad steel, bronze wire, o¢
larget as ground wire
GRoUND
eLaMp
BE bd) Sete antenna leadan and
PB grand wires te house with stand
otfonsulators spaced from 4 feet
13.22 meters) ta 6 feat 1.83
meters) apart
essa €) Mount antenna discharge unit as
WARE closely as possible to where
in enters ho
d) Use jurnper wire not seater than
jpper, or
te
No.6 AWG 113.3 om’?
the equivalent. when a sepa
antenna-grounding él
GROUND
geoung WIRES
CLAMPS,
SERVICE ENTRANCE _
ey
GROUND
WIFE &
POWER Sesy:
GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
metal wares eps!
OPTIONAL
GROUNDING
BONDING femme DRIVEN 8 FEET
JUMPER uw INTO THE EARTH
; 4 if REQUIRED BY
Pease 4 Local, CODES se¢
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RODE
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| Features ........,
Before Operating Player .
| Connections
Cautions Regarding Handling ........-
— CONTENTS
8 Troubleshooting .
8 Specifications ..
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[FOR EUROPEAN AND U.K. MODELS]
CAUTION
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 following caution label appear on your player.
Location: rear of the player
the product.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
VRW-328
[FOR U.S. MODEL]
CAUTION
radiation exposure.
*
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.
INFORMATION TO USER [FOR U.S. MODEL]
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency
energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in
strict accordance with the manutacturer's instructions,
may cause interference to tadio and television recep-
tion. It 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 resdential instal-
lation, However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turn-
ing the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
ty to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
@ reorient the receiving antenna
@ relocate this equipment with respect to 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 deaier or an
experienced radio/television technician for additional
suggestions. The user may find the following booklet
prepared by the Federal Communications Commission
helpful:
“Haw 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 which will
be operated in the United States.
[For Canadian model]
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Ra-
dio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

FEATURES
Multitude of functions with two discs.
@ Continuous playback
White
playing
a
disc,
the
other
disc
can
be
inserted
or
ejected
Therefore,
continuous
playback
is
possible.
@ Playback of tracks from two discs.
Tracks from both discs can be programmed for playback. Also,
during random playback, tracks are played at random from beth
discs.
Has convenient function ideal for tape dubbing, etc.
@ 24-Step Random Programming
You can program the player to play a selection of tracks in any
desired order.
@ Pause Programming
You can put pauses (temporary stopping of playing) into your
programs, which is convenient for electronic accompaniment
(karaoke) and tape editing.
High
fidelity
playback
with
high-performance
pickup.
Other features
@ Repeat playing of all tracks or programmed tracks.
@ Random Playback
Tracks from the inserted disc are played at random.
@ Compatible with 8cm CD
8cm CD can also be piayed.
WHighly durable honeycomb-structure chassis for
reduced resonance,
@ High-performance digitai fitter and twin D/A con-
verter system.
@ Multi-functional fluorescent display can be used
to display the track number, elapsed time, the
number of tracks on the disc, the total playback
time of the disc, the total playback time of the
program and the remaining time of the disc.
i Timer Start
CAUTIONS REGARDING HANDLING
LOCATION
install the player in a well ventilated location where
it will not be exposed to high temperature or humidity.
Do not install the player in a location which is exposed to direct
rays of the sun, or near to hot appliances or radiators. Excessive
heat can adversely affect the cabinet and internal components. In-
stallation of the player in a damp or dusty environment may result
in malfunction or accident. (Also avoid installation near cockers etc.,
where the player may be exposed to smoke from oil, steam or heat.)
PRECAUTIONS REGARDING INSTALLATION
@ Placing and using the Gompact disc player for long periods on
heat-generating sources such as amplifiers wilt affect perfor-
mance. Avoid placing the player on heat-generating sources.
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@ 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 pic-
ture. Such noise may be particularly noticeable when an indoor
antenna is used. In such a case, make use of an outdoor anten-
na, or turn off power to the compact dise player.
CONDENSATION
When the player is brought into a warm room from previously cold
conditions or when the room temperature is suddenly increased,
condensation may form inside and the 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 temperature gradually.

CAUTIONS REGARDING HANDLING
CARE OF DISCS
With this player, use discs which display the mark shown be-
low. (Optical audio digital discs.)
Ose
DIGITAL AUDIO
& When hoiding 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
reflected 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.
® lf 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 ciean discs with benzene, thinner, or other voiatile
solvents which may cause damage to the disc surface.
Record
cleaning
sprays
Thinner}:
Benzene
STORING DISCS
@ Discs are made of the same kinds of plastic used for conven-
tional analog audio records. Be careful not to allow discs to warp;
always store discs in thei 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 since this can be harmful
@ Always read and abide by the precautionary notes listed on the
disc iabels.
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 so.
lution, 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
or thinner which are harmful to the unit.
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BEFORE
OPERATING
PLAYER
CONFIRM
SUPPLIED
ACCESSORIES
@
Refer
to
figure
{7}
on
page
4
(
Output
cable
«
1
(2)
Remote
control
card
«x
1
REMOVING
THE
TRANSPORTATION
SPACER
The
transportation
Spacer
is
located
in
the
DISC
Hl.
Remove
the
spacer
before
starting
operations
Refer
to
the
section
'’Operation
Procedures
before
Playback”
(page
13)
for
details
on
opening
DISC
1.
After
removing
the
spacer,
attach
a
piece
of
tape
to
it
and
store
it
in
the
case
so
it
can
be
used
when
the
unit
is
transported
again.
Transportation spacer
KG
Tape
Store with tape
attached.
CONNECTIONS
RE-INSTALL
THE
TRANSPORTATION
SPACER
WHEN
THE
UNIT
IS
TRANSPORTED
AGAIN.
Use
the
spacer
that
was
stored
and
insert
it
in
to
DISC
II.
(1)
Insert
the
raised
sections
in
the
corresponding
holes.
@
Seal
the
front
side
with
tape
NOTE:
Always
remove
the
DISC
when
moving
the
player.
® Refer to figure [B] on page 4.
@ Red
® White
© Output cable
@
Make.
sure
not
to
connect
to
the
PHONO
input
terminal
used
for
record
players,
sound
will
be
distorted,
and
normal
playback
will
not
be
possible.
(®) CD or AUX terminals
@ Stereo amplifier
@® Power cord
@ Household wall outlet
® Remote control cord
@ Control Terminal
When
using
together
with
Pioneer
products
marked
with
the
mark,
make
connections
with
the
supplied
control
cord.
When
this
feature
is
not
used,
connection
is
not
necessary.
Connecting
the
output
cable
Connect
the
plugs
of
the
cable
to
the
input
terminals
of
the
ampli-
fier
(terminals
marked
CD
or
AUX),
and
to
the
output
terminals
of
the compact disc player
@
Connect
the
white
piugs
to
the
left
(L)
terminals
and
the
red
plugs
to
the
right
(R)
terminals
@
Make
sure
plugs
are
pushed
fuily
into
the
terminals.
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Connect the power cord
Insert
the
power
cord
plug
into
the
auxiliary
AC
outlet
of
your
am-
plifier
unit,
or
into
a
household
walf
outtet.
Illustration
of
the
power
cord
is
not
applicable
to
U.K.
model.
OPERATION
BY
REMOTE
CONTROL
When
use
is
made
of
a
stereo
amplifier
with
the
Pioneer
mark,
connect
the
control
terrninal
an
the
rear
panel
of
the
player
to
the
corresponding
terminal
on
the
amplifier.
This
will
enable
the
player
to
be
controlied
from
a
distance,
with
the
re-
mote control unit supplied with the armplitier.
®
The
remote
contro!
unit
can
be
used
for
PLAY,
STOP/CLEAR,
PAUSE,
TRACK
SEARCH
and
DISC
operations.
® The control cord is supplied with the player
@
For
instructions
regarding
connection
and
operation,
please
refer
to
the
operating
instruction
manual
for
your
stereo
am-
plifier.
Samet

NAMES AND PARTS USES
FRONT PANEL
@®
5) AUTO EJECT
7) MANUAL SEARCH
TRACK SEARCH
10) PROGRAM MEMORY
1) RANDOM PLAY
POWER switch
Press to turn power to the unit ON and OFF.
DISC (1, I)
This is where the disc is set. When power is switched ON and
the OPEN/CLOSE key is pressed, the tray is ejected forward.
To insert the tray, press the OPEN/CLOSE key, or lightly push
the tray in with your finger.
OPEN/CLOSE keys (i, Il)
Press when you wish to eject or load a disc. Each time the
key is pressed, the tray is alternately pushed out or pulled in.
TIME key
This key selects the display mode of the indicator panel.
Each time the key is pressed, the indication changes from
TIME, REM, to TOTAL in that order. (For details concerning
the display contents, refer to the explanation about the indi-
cators.)
AUTO EJECT key
Press to perform auto eject playback.
When a disc is finished playing, the disc’s disc tray will auto-
matically eject. The other disc tray will close and playback will
start. By replacing discs, continuous playback can be main-
tained.
REPEAT key
Press this key for repeat playback. Pressing the key once,
twice, or three times will change the repeat mode from single
track repeat, all tracks repeat, and repeat playback cancellation.
MANUAL SEARCH keys (<4, PP)
When the player is in playback or pause modes, these keys
are pressed to perform fast forward or reverse operations to
allow manuai searching. These operations are only carried out
during the time either key is pressed.
PLAY
PAUSE
(3 STOP/CLEAR
indicators
AUTO EJECT
PGM
RND
DISC
>
ol
TRACK
1B REP
REP
TIME/REM/TOTAL
@® DISC I, DISC 1
: Lights during auto eject playback.
: Lights after programming (after program
has been memorized).
: Lights during random playback.
: Displays the disc number (1 or Il} of the disc
to be played.
: Lights during playback.
: Lights during temporarily interrupted
playback.
: Displays the current track number and in-
dex number (during normal playback and
programmed playback) or the track being
programmed and the program steps dur-
ing programming operation.
: Lights during repeat playback of one track.
: Lights during repeat play.
: Changes each time the TIME key is
@ TIME
@ REM
@ TOTAL
pressed
: Dispiays the track number of the track be-
ing played (TRACK) and the elapsed time
{minutes and seconds}.
: Displays the remaining time on the track
being played
When the TIME key is pressed again, the
remaining time on the disc being played
will be displayed.
: Displays the total number of tracks on the
disc (TRACK) and the overall playback
time {minutes and seconds) of disc |.
When the TIME key is pressed again, the
total number of tracks on the disc (TRACK)
and the overall playback time of disc ft wilt
be displayed.
During playback, the display goes on for
about 5 seconds before changing to the
TIME display
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NAMES AND PARTS USES
TRACK SEARCH keys (tea, pri)
During normal playback, programmed playback or pause
modes, these keys are pressed to search for the desired track.
Pressing either key causes the player to advance to the next
track or to return to the previous track, Even in stop mode,
these keys can be used to select the desired track. Press the
play key to playback the desired track. if the PROGRAM
MEMORY key is pressed when the player is stopped to set the
program mode, the perfarmance time of each track is displayed
each time the track search key is pressed.
PROGRAM MEMORY key
Use to program a sequence of tracks.
® Press this key after selecting a desired disc and track with
disc select and track search keys. Tunes will be added to
the program in the order in which they are specified.
@) RANDOM PLAY key
Press to begin random playback.
®
@ STOP/CLEAR key ( #)
Press to stop playback. When pressed, the player goes into
stop mode and all operations stop.
Press to clear 4 program. When pressed during stop mode, the
program stored in memory is cleared.
PAUSE key (88)
Press to temporarily interrupt playback. When pressed again,
the pause mode is cancelled and playback resumes.
(3 PLAY key (P)
Press to begin playback, and to cancel the pause mode.
@® Dise select keys (DISC |, DISC II)
DISC |: Use to select DISC | for playback or programming.
DISC ii: Use to select DISC {1 for playback or programming.
@ During playback, when the disc select key for the disc not
being played is pressed, the current playback will stop and
playback of that disc will begin.
REAR PANEL
LINE OUT terminal |
| Power cord
CONTROL
IN
terminal
This
terminal
is
for
inputting
the
remote
control
signais
relayed
from
an
amplifier
with
a
sensor
for
receiving
control
signais
from
a
remote
control
unit
and
carrying
the
Pioneer
mark.
For
instructions
regarding
connection
and
operation,
please
refer
to
the
operating
instruction
manual
for
your
stereo
amplifier.
CONTROL OUT terminal
This terminal is for further relaying remote control signals to other
components carrying the Pioneer & mark. Please connect to
the control input terminal of the other component.
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