Technics sl-pd887 User manual

‘Technics
Compact Disc Changer
SL-PD887/SL-PD687
Operating Instructions
COMPACT
The photograph shows the SL-PD887 model.
DIGITAL AUDIO
Note:
The “EB” indication shown on the packing case ‘indicates United
_ Kingdom. .
Before “connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please
read these instructions completely.
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operating: instructions: ate applicable 'to the SL-PD887
fundamentally explain
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Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing this Technics product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read
these instructions carefully.
Contents
Caution for AC mains lead
(For
United
Kingdom).....................:.00:55-
3
Suggestions
for
safety
4
Front
panel
controls........
5
Connections
..............
2.66
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eee
6
Basic
operations
...................::eeeeeees
7
Program play......
Random play......
Delete
play
........
Spiral
play...........
1D
scan
function
ae
Search
function
nidbag
Skip
function.
.........0..00.:
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eee
Repeat
function
.................::
cc
Time mode selection
Edit guide function
—
Concerning
compact
discs...................55-
17
Cautions
concerning
the
moving
of
this
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ett
Technica!
specifications
=
Troubleshooting
guide..............-
(For
areas
except
United
Kingdom,
Europe,
Australla
and
NZ.)
CAUTION:
The
AC
voitage
is
different
according
to
the
area.
Be sure to set the proper voltage in your area
before use.
(For details, please refer to the page 6.)
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE
OF
CONTROLS
OR
ADJUSTMENTS
OR
PER-
FORMANCE
OF
PROCEDURES
OTHER
THAN
THOSE
SPECIFIED
HEREIN
MAY
RESULT
IN
HAZARDOUS
RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
DO
NOT
OPEN
COVERS
AND
DO
NOT
REPAIR
YOUR-
SELF.
REFER
SERVICING
TO
QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.
DANSK
BEMAERK!
(DETTE APPARAT ANVENDES EN LASER.
BRUG AF BETJENINGSKNAPPER ELLER REGULE-
RINGER ELLER FREMGANGSMADER UDOVER OE |
DENNE BETJENINGSVEJLEDNING ANGIVNE, KAN MED-
FORE FARE FOR BESTRALING. ABN IKKE KABI-
NETTET OG FORS@G IKKE AT UDFORE REPARA-
TIONER SELV. REPARATIONER MA KUN FORETAGES
AF KVALIFICEREDE TEKNIKERE.
SUOMI
VAROITUS!
LAITTEEN KAYTTAMINEN MUULLA KUIN TASSA
KAYTTOOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAS
ALTISTAA KAYTTAJAN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1
YLITTAVALLE NAKYMATTOMALLE LASERSATEILYLLE.
NORSK
ADVARSEL!
DETTE PRODUKTET ANVENDER EN LASER.
BETJENING AV KONTROLLER, JUSTERINGER ELLER
ANDRE |NNGREP ENN DE SOM ER BESKREVENT |
DENNE BRUKSANVISNING, KAN F@RE TIL FARLIG
BESTRALING.
DEKSLER MA IKKE APNES, OG FORS@K ALDRI A
REPARERE APPARATET PA EGENHAND.
ALT SERVICE OG REPARASJONSARBEID MA UTFGRES
AV KVALIFISERT PERSONELL.
—
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN,
DANGER AYO ORECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM, (Inside of product)
AOVARSEL SMOSUSSTHAAG VEOH, MA SERDAR
ERUDEAF FUNCTION. UNOGA UOSAETTELSE FOR STRALING.
AVATTAESSA JA SUCMALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA.
ARO! AAnYMATONTALASEISATELYULE ALAKATBOSATEeseeN, | (Tuotteen sisalla)
(Indersiden at apparatet)
ae SEER LETT | panini
AOARSEL STMBUSRSRANE MADE IAKSOLSHESUS | (produrtotsinnside)
TELA ASESTAPLLNG, WEN ABDECKUNG GEOFPT,
VORSICHT ycut o6h STRAA AUSSETEN
(Im Inneren des Gerates)
(Back of product)
{Komponentens bagside)
({Produktets bakside)

(For United Kingdom)
(“EB” area code model only)
For
your
safety,
please
read
the
following
text
carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin
mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should
the
fuse
need
to
be
replaced
please
ensure
that
the
replacement
fuse
has
a
rating
of
S-ampere
and
that
it
is
approved
by
ASTA
or
BSI
to
BS1362.
Check
for
the
ASTA
mark
@
or
the
BSI
mark
Y
on
the
body
of
the
fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must
ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used
until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your
local dealer.
CAUTION!
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUIT-
ABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR
HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE RE-
MOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DIS-
POSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRI-
CAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS IN-
SERTED INTO ANY 18-AMPERE SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring
code as shown below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accor-
dance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with the 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 col-
oured Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured Brown or Red.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO
THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH
THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL -- OR
COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.
THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.
Before use
Remove the connector cover as follows.
RJA0042-P VJA0733
Connector
cover
How to replace the fuse
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
RJA0042-P
| vuA0733
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.
RJA0042-P
Fuse
(5 ampere)
VJA0733°
Fuse
(5 ampere)

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ce
ee
Placement
Avoid
placing
the
unit
in
areas
of:
* direct sunlight
* high temperature
* high humidity
* excessive vibration
“uneven
surfaces.
(Place
the
unit
on
a
flat
level
surface).
Such
conditions
might
damage
the
cabinet
and/or
other
compo-
nent
parts
and
thereby
shorten
the
unit's
service
life,
Ventilation
Place
the
unit
in
a
well
ventilated
position
at
least
10
cms
away
from
wall
surfaces
etc.
a
Stacking
Never
place
heavy
items
on
top
of
the
unit
or
the
power
cord,
Voltage
¢
It
is
very
dangerous
to
use
an
AC
power
source
of
high
voltage
such
as
for
an
air
conditioner.
A
fire
might
be
caused
by
such
a
connection.
*A
DC
power
source
can
not
be
used.
Be
sure
to
check
the
power
source
carefully,
especially
on
a
ship
or
other
place
where
DC
is
used.
Diva
fF
ae
Power
cord
protection
*
Avoid
cuts,
scratches
or
poor
connection
of
the
AC
mains
cord,
as
this
may
result
in
fire
or
electric
shock
hazard.
Excessive
bending,
pulling
or
slicing
of
the
cord
should
also
be
avoided.
*
Do
not
pull
on
the
cord
when
you
are
disconnecting
the
power,
as
this
could
cause
an
electric
shock.
Grasp
the
plug
firmly
when
you
disconnect
the
power
supply.
*
Never
touch
the
plug
with
wet
hands
or
a
serious
electric
shock
could
result.
Foreign materials
*Ensure
that
no
foreign
objects,
such
as
needles,
coins,
screwdrivers
etc,
accidentally
fall
into
the
unit
or
through
the
ventilation
holes.
Otherwise,
a
serious
electric
shock
or
malfunction
could
occur.
*
Be
extremely
careful
about
spilling
water
or
liquid
on/into
the
unit,
as
a
fire
or
electric
shock
could
occur.
(Disconnect
the
power
plug
and
contact
your
dealer
immediate-
ly
if
this
occurs.)
*
Avoid
spraying
insecticides
onto
the
unit
as
they
contain
flam-
mable
gases
which
can
be
ignited.
*in
secticides,
alcohol,
paint
thinner
and
similar
chemicals
should
never
be
used
to
clean
the
unit
as
they
can
cause
flaking
or
cloudiness
to
the
cabinet
finish.
Won
Maintenance
Clean
the
cabinet,
panel
and
controls
with
a
soft
cloth
lightly
moistened
with
mild
detergent
solution.
Do
not
use
any
type
of
abrasive
pad,
scouring
powder
or
solvent
such
as
alcohol
or
benzine.
a
——$—
Service
*
Never
attempt
to
repair,
disassemble
or
reconstruct
the
unit
if
there
seems
to
be
a
problem.
A
serious
electric
shock
could
result
if
you
ignore
this
precau-
tionary
measure.
If
a
problem
occurs
during
operation
(the
sound
is
interrupted,
indicators
fail
to
illuminate,
smoke
is
detected,
etc)
contact
your
dealer
or
Authorised
Service
Center
immediately.
*
Disconnect
the
power
supply
if
the
unit
will
not
be
used
for
a
long
time.
Otherwise
the
operation
fife
could
be
shortened.
Other notes
Avoid
places
such
as
the
following:
*Near
any
equipment
or
device
that
generates
strong
magnetism.
*On
any
heat-generating
equipment
or
device,
or.
in
any
place
where
the
temperature
is
high
(35°C
or
higher).
°
Extremely
cold
place
(5°C
or
below).
*
Near
a
tuner
or
TV
(It
may
cause
noise
in
the
broadcast,
or
disturbance
of
the
TV
picture.).
When
carrying
or
storing
the
unit,
handle
it
with
care
so
it
is
not
subjected
to
any
strong
bumps.
Always
remove
the
discs
before
storing
the
unit
for
any
period
of
time.
To
avoid
problems
due
to
vibration.
*
Do
not
place
a
book
or
similar
object
under
this
unit.
©
Do
not
route
the
connection
cables
(of
this
or
other
units)
across
the
operation
panel,
across
the
top,
or
under
the
unit.
Moisture
may
form
on
the
lens
in
the
following
cases...
«Immediately
after
a
heater
has
been
turned
on.
In a steamy or very humid room.
«When
the
unit
is
suddenly
moved
from
a
cold
environment
to
a
warm
one.
{f
moisture
forms
inside
this
unit,
it
may
not
work
Properly.
In
this
case,
turn
on
the
power
and
wait
about
one
hour
for
the
moisture
to evaporate.

YAP eens YL
ft Pe
a
f/f ny ar ar eer
L/
renee
No.
Name
Ref.
page
No.
Name
Ref.
page
@
Power
“STANDBY
(b
JON”
switch
(®
Time
mode
button
(TIME
MODE)
15
(POWER, STANDBY () /ON) 7
Press
to
switch
the
unit
from
on
to
standby
mode
or
vice
@
Spiral
button
(SPIRAL)
*
12
versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a smalt
amount of power.
(2 Random mode button
@
ID
scan
button
(ID
SCAN)
-
(RANDOM
MODE)
ae
8
(3
Repeat
button
(REPEAT)
15
@
pe
EIT
SUIBE!
46
Numeric
buttons
(1—10,
0,
>10)
8
@
“STANDBY”
indicator
(STANDBY)
=
®
Loading
drawer
.
When
the
unit
is
connected
to
the
AC
mains
supply,
this
in-
dicator
tights
up
in
standby
mode
and
goes
out
when
the
unit
©
Stop
button
(®)
8
is
turned
on.
@
Pause
button
(88)
8
©)
Remote
control
signal
sensor
(SENSOR)
—
@
Play
button
(>)
8
The
word
“SENSOR”
does
not
appear
on
the
panel,
but
if
you
have
an
amplifier
(or
receiver)
with
remote
contral
49)
Search
buttons
(<q
SEARCH
PP)
13
transmitter which is manufactured by Technics, it is possible
to operate the main unit using this remote control transmitter.
(Some
remote
control
transmitters
cannot
be
used.)
@
Skip
buttons
(Kd<q
SKIP
>
P)
14
©
Display
-
@)
Loading
drawer
openiclose
button
(4
OPEN/CLOSE)
7
@
Disc
buttons
(DISC
1—5)
7
@
Dise
trays
(1—5)
7
Disc
skip
button
(DISC
SKIP)
7,14
Program mode button
(PROGRAM MODE) 9,11

he supplied accessories
For Australia (For others)
ind N.Z.)
(RJAQ036-K) (RJA0019-2K)
nsmitter.......... 1 Cl Batteries. .
SL-PD887 only
g
Co
Cc
Stereo
connection
im
Power
plug
adaptor......
1
cable
(Not supplied for United
Kingdom, Europe,
Australia and N.Z.)
ay
(SUP2249-3)
(SJP5213-2)
SL-PD887 only
For instructions on preparation and
operation of the remote control transmitter,
refer to the separate booklet titled “How to
use the remote control transmitter”.
(RAK-SL404WH) (UM-4, “AAA”, RO3)
hanger to your audio system, make sure
anger and all other system components
alow shows the AC power supply cord
household AC outlet, if the amplifier (or
‘ith an AC outlet, connect the cord to that
1e AC outlet differs according to area.
ible
<<:
sept United Kingdom,
alla and N.Z.)
Amplifier
or receiver
(For United Kingdom only)
BE
SURE
TO
READ
THE
CAUTION
FOR
AC
POWER
SUPPLY
CORD
ON
PAGE
3
BEFORE
THE
FOLLOWING
CONNEC.
TIONS.
—
(For
areas
except
United
Kingdom,
Europe,
Austraila
and N.2,)
Set
the
voltage
selector
to
the
voltage
setting
for
the
area
in
which
the
unit
will
be
used.
[Use a minus (—) screwdriver}
:
{f
the
power
supply
in
your
area
is
117
V
or
120
V,
set
to
the
“127
V"
position.
Note
that
this
unit
will
be
seriously
damaged
if
this
setting
is
not
made
correctly.
If
the
power
plug
will
not
fit
your
socket,
use
the
power
plug
adaptor
(included).
(For areas except Australia and N.Z.)
insertion of Connector
Even when the connector is perfectly in-
serted,
depending
on
the
type
of
inlet
used,
the
front
part
of
the
connector
may
jut
out
as
shown
in
the
drawing.
However there is no problem using the unit,
<—~ ‘Connector
KP
Approx. 6 mm
‘Appliance inlet
mB) Household
AC outlet

Sequential play
Al
of
the
discs
will
be
piayed,
beginning
from
track
1
on
the
‘elected
disc.
see one
a ‘ow
ice gona. SSS nertay
‘he
explanation
below
is
an
example
of
operation
in
the
case
vhere
all
five
disc
trays
in
the
changer
are
holding
CDs.
1
ee
Sis
a
Bowek.
celina
atithte
mel
The
unit
will
switch
on.
2
rola
=
Press
OPEN/CLOSE
to
open
the
loading
drawer.
Indicates
that
the
loading
drawer
is
open.
V
Numbers
of
the
trays
in
which
discs
are loaded.
3
Load
the
disc(s)
on
the
disc
tray(s).
The
discs
can
be
loaded
two
at
a
time
by
pressing
DISC
SKIP
to
rotate
the
carousel.
Disc tray Carousel Disc number
Do
not
load
8
cm
and
12
cm
discs
on
the
same
disc
tray.
3o
not
touch
the
loading
drawer
and
carousel
while
they
are
A
motion,
and
do
not
attempt
to
rotate
the
carousel
by
hand;
joing
so
could
result
in
incorrect
operation
of
the
unit
and/or
Jamage
to
the
discs.
5
DISC SKIP
2
4
openc.ose
Press
OPEN/CLOSE
again
to
close
the
loading
drawer.
Do
not
attempt
to
close
the
drawer
by
hand.
Current
play
position
(The
numeral
illumi-
nates
with
a
red
color.)
liluminates
when
a
disc
is
in
the
disc
tray.
If
there
is
no
disc
in
the
disc
tray,
the
indication
disappears
when
the
disc
tray
comes
to
the
play
position,
Press
the
desired
disc
but-
ton
(1—5).
OKT
osc?
ogc
owes
oscs
Play
will
begin
from
the
selected
disc.
Oo Oo @)
Oo ©)
If
a
disc
is
not
on
the
selected
disc
tray,
the
changer
plays
the
disc
at
the
next
number.
Disc number in play Elapsed play time
Track number in play Play indicator
The
changer
plays
all
the
tracks
on
all
the
discs
in
order
and
Stops
automatically
when
the
last
track
on
the
last
disc
finishes
playing.
The
first
disc
will
then
be
at
the
playing
position.

OPEN/CLOSE
DISC SKIP
To directly access a desired track
coc 5; GesPress the numeric button(s) to
select the track.
Track number
To select a track between 1 and 10:
Press the corresponding number on the
numeric button.
To select a two-digit track number over 10:
First press > 10, and then press the numbers
for the two digits.
For example; number 20:
Press >10, then 2, and then 0.
°
To exchange discs during play
While playing a disc, it is possible to change the other discs
without interrupting play.
@ Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the loading drawer.
Current disc
Discs which can be changed.
@ Press DISC SKIP to rotate the disc trays and exchange
the discs,
The carousel will move by one disc tray. Pressing again
moves the carousel in the opposite direction by two disc
trays.
@® Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the loading drawer.
lf you play a disc with the loading drawer open, discs other
than the current disc cannot be played.
P liluminates
To resume play
Press >.
To stop play
Press Ml.
The display will show the total number of
tracks and the total playing time of the current
disc,
Total number of tracks
Current disc Total playing time
The total playing time displayed includes the
silent sections between tracks. For this
reason, it may be a few seconds longer than
the playing time indicated on the disc.
To re-start play
Press >.
Do not move this changer with a compact disc inside the unit.
If a disc comes off the disc tray, it might be scratched or the
changer might become incapable of playing.
(Refer to “Cautions concerning the maving of this unit” on
page 18.)

You
can
program
up
to
32
selections
from
the
five
discs
in
any
order
as
you
desire.
PROGRAM MODE [In the stop mode]
Press PROGRAM MODE so
that
the
“PGM”
indicator
illuminates.
Each time the button is pressed, the
display
will
change
in
the
following
order:
PGM — DEL = (off).
( Seana eee |
Press
the
desired
disc
but-
ton
(1-5).
act ogc? oacs acs ons For example:
OOOO
O
Toselect
disc
3,
press
DISC
3.
Specified disc number
The “AL” indication shows that all the tracks
on the disc are selected.
To program by means of disc numbers only,
repeat
the
above
operation.
(The
count
will
in-
crease by one for each operation.)
ee Press the numeric button(s)
1
9
>
to
specify
the
track
number.
C3) For example:
To
select
track
number
20,
press
>10,
then
2,
and
then
0.
Specified
track
number
Programmed
order
‘
Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have
completed
the
desired
entry.
If
you
enter
non-existing
disc(s)
or
track(s)
soon
after
the
loading
drawer
is
closed
or
when
it
is
open,
the
corresponding
indicator
illuminates
and
the
entry
is
included
in
the
count.
In
the
play
mode,
the
changer
will
cancel
the
non-existing
entry.
if
you
attempt
a
33rd
selection,
the
“—
F”
(full)
indica-
tion
will
be
displayed.
Press > to start play.
To enter additiona! selections during
play, repeat steps 2 and 3.
To clear the entire programmed contents
[In the stop mode]
Press Mi.
To cancel program mode
PROGRAM MODE [in the stop mode]
Press
PROGRAM
MODE
twice.
The
changer
will
return
to
sequential
play
mode.
The
programmed
contents
will
remain
stored
in
the
memory
until
they
are
cleared,
even
after
the
program
mode
is
canceled.
Therefore,
after
using
program
play,
it
is
possible
to
cancel
the
program
mode
and
use
another
play
mode
(except
delete
play)
and
then
still
use
the
same
program
play
again
at
a
later
time.
In
addition,
if
the
disc
is
replaced
with
another
one,
program
play
will
be
carried
out
using
the
new
disc.
If
non-existing
entries
oc-
cur
at
this
time,
they
will
be
canceled.
For your reference:
The
program
mode
and
the
programmed
contents
will
remain
stored
in
the
memory
even
after
the
unit
is
switched
off.
However,
if
the
power
cord
is
unplugged
or
the
power
supply
is
otherwise
interrupted
for
an
extended
length
of
time,
the
con-
tents
of
the
memory
will
be
erased.

10
Using
the
remote
control
transmitter
BEDE
RECALL
To confirm the programmed contents
RECALL Press RECALL.
Each
time
you
press
RECALL,
the
display
shows the programmed disc and track number
in the sequence you have entered.
Programmed Programmed
track order
To
clear
a
single
item
of
the
programmed
contents
CLEAR Press CLEAR.
Each time you press CLEAR, you will cancel
last entry in the order you have entered.
To clear an entry in the middle of the program
sequence, press RECALL repeatedly until the
display shows the selection to be cleared, and
then press CLEAR within three seconds after
the last press.
All of the tracks will be played one time each in random order.
There are two types of random play as described below.
RANDOM
MODE
One disc random play
The changer will play all tracks on the current disc in a random
order. Then it will choose a new disc randomly, excluding the
discs already played, and play all tracks on that disc in a random
order.
RANDOM {In the stop or play mode] , a
— Press RANDOM MODE so that the
“4 DISC RND” indicator illumi-
nates.
Each time the button is pressed, the display
will change in the following order: 1 DISC RND
— FULL RND = (off).
luminates
Full random play
Each
track
to
be
played
back
is
selected
randomly
from
all
of
the
tracks
on
ail
of
the
discs,
excluding
the
tracks
that
have
already
been
played.
RANDOM [In the stop or play mode]
Press RANDOM MODE so that the
“FULL RND” indicator illuminates.
Each time the button is pressed, the display
will change in the following order: 1 DISC RND
— FULL RND — (off).
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The
changer
will
stop
automatically
when
all
the
tracks
on
all
discs
have
been
played
once.
To cancel random play mode
Press Ml.
The
“1
DISC
(or
FULL)
RND”
indicator
will
go
out.

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You
can
select
up
to
32
selections
that
you
do
not
want
to
hear
and
put
them
in
the
changer’s
memory.
Then
you
can
enjoy
se-
quential,
one
disc
random,
or
full
random
play
of
only
your
favorite
tracks.
RANDOM MODE
PROGRAM
MODE
[in
the
stop
mode]
Press
PROGRAM
MODE
twice
so
that
the
“DEL”
in-
dicator
illuminates.
Each
time
the
button
is
pressed,
the
display
will
change
in
the
following
order:
PGM
—
DEL
=
(off).
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Press
the
disc
button
(1—5).
For
example:
sTo delete disc 3, press DISC 3.
Ls i
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Specified disc number
The “AL” indication shows that all the tracks
on the disc are selected.
To delete by means of disc numbers only,
repeat
the
above
operation.
(The
count
will
in-
crease by one for each operation.)
Press the numeric button(s)
>10
to
specify
the
track
number.
For example:
To delete track number 20, press
>10, then 2, and then 0.
<p
2d =
op ep)
a
Specified track number Order you have
entered
O ik
t
co
Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have
completed the desired entry.
If you enter non-existing disc(s) or track(s) soon after
the loading drawer is closed or when it is open, the
corresponding indicator illuminates and the entry is
included in the count. In the play mode, the changer
will cancel the non-existing entry.
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If you attempt a 33rd selection, the “ —F" (full) indica-
tion will be displayed.
Press > to start play.
To enter additional selections to be
deleted during play, repeat steps 2
and 3.
For random play while deleting unwanted tracks
[Proceed through step 4 above, and then:] ;
To activate one disc random play, press RANDOM MODE.
To activate full random play, press RANDOM MODE twice.
To
clear
the
entire
contents
to
be
deletea
{In the stop mode]
Press Ml.
To cancel delete mode
PROGRAM MODE [In the stop mode]
Press PROGRAM MODE.
The
changer
will
return
to
sequential
pla
mode.
The
contents
to
be
deleted
will
remain
stored
in
the
memory
unt
they
are
cleared,
even
after
the
delete
mode
is
canceled.
Therefore,
after
using
delete
play,
it
is
possible
to
cancel
th
delete
mode
and
use
another
play
mode
(except
program
play
and
then
still
use
the
same
delete
play
again
at
a
later
time.
in
addition,
if
the
disc
is
replaced
with
another
one,
delete
pla
will
be
carried
out
using
the
new
disc.
If
non-existing
entries
oc
cur
at
this
time,
they
will
be
canceled.
For your reference:
The
delete
mode
and
the
contents
to
be
deleted
will
remair
stored
in
the
memory
even
after
the
unit
is
switched
off.
However,
if
the
power
cord
is
unplugged
or
the
power
supply
i
otherwise
interrupted
for
an
extended
length
of
time,
the
cor
tents
of
the
memory
will
be
erased.

Using the remote control
transmitter BEE
RECALL
To confirm the selections to be deleted
RECALL
Press
RECALL.
Each time you press RECALL, the display
shows the selected disc and track number in
the sequence you have entered.
Track to be deleted Order you have
entered
To clear a selection to be deleted
CLEAR Press CLEAR.
Each time you press CLEAR, you will cancel
last entry in the order you have entered.
To clear a selection in the middle of the se-
quence, press RECALL repeatedly until the
display shows the selection to be cleared, and
then press CLEAR within three seconds after
the last press.
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The changer plays the first tracks on all the loaded discs in se-
quence, followed by the second tracks on ail the discs, and so on.
(Refer to the illustration below.)
SPIRAL
Example: When starting from disc 1
Spiral play
[Track 2]
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SPIRAL
[In
the
stop
or
play
mode]
Press SPIRAL.
Spiral play will begin with the first track on the
disc situated at the playing position.
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The changer will stop automatically when all the tracks on all
discs have been played once.
For your reference:
When a disc with fewer tracks finishes playing, that disc will be
skipped and the changer will continue playing the remaining
track on the other discs in spiral sequence.
To cancel spiral play mode
SPIRAL Press SPIRAL again.
The “SPIRAL” indicator will go out.
The changer will return to sequential play
mode from the current track on the current
disc which is playing.

This
function
is
convenient
to
use
when
searching
for
a
desired
track.
The
function
will
search
from
the
beginning
of
the
track
for
a
loud
section,
and
will
play
10
seconds
of
the
track
centering
around
that
point.
The
order
of
scanning
is
the
same
as
for
play
mode.
1D SCAN
1D. SCAN Press ID SCAN.
ID scan will start.
Illuminates
When the desired track has been found:
Press >.
The changer will play the track from the begin-
ning.
To cancel ID scan
you Press ID SCAN while this function
is In operation.
The "ID" indicator will go out.
The changer will continue to play from the track being played.
You
can
search
rapidly
forward
or
backward
on
the
disc
for
specific
sections.
aq SEARCH pe
“t4_ SEARCH _»» [in the play or pause mode]
Press and hold SEARCH (<< or
>P»).
44: You can search backward.
bP: You can search forward.
Release the button when you reach the
desired point.
The changer will return to the previous mode
(play or pause).
In sequential play mode:
You
can
search
forward
over
discs
and
backward
within
the
cur-
rent disc.
In other play modes:
You
can
search
forward
or
backward
only
within
the
current
track. :
For your reference:
The search function will begin stowly, and then, if the button is
held pressed for longer than 3 seconds, it will change to high-
speed search.
In the play mode, the sound level decreases by 12 dB (1/4).

To skip discs
Use
this
function
to
skip
discs
when
selecting
a
disc
to
which
you
wish
to
listen,
and
when
loading
and
unloading
the
discs.
DISC SKIP
You can use this function in stop, sequential play, one disc ran-
dom play and delete play modes.
piscskie = Prags DISC SKIP to rotate the disc
tray.
Disc number at the playing position
In stop mode:
When
the
loading
drawer
is
closed,
pressing
DISC
SKIP
changes
the
disc
tray
to
the
next
one.
When
the
loading
drawer
is
open,
pressing
DISC
SKIP
moves
the
carousel
by
two
disc
trays.
In play mode:
When
the
loading
drawer
is
closed,
pressing
DISC
SKIP
changes
the
disc
and
the
changer
plays
the
tracks
on
the
next
disc.
If
a
disc
is
not
on
the
selected
disc
tray,
the
changer
plays
the
disc
at
the
next
number.
When
the
loading
drawer
is
open,
pressing
DISC
SKIP
moves
the
carousel
by
one
disc
tray.
Pressing
again
moves
the
carousel
in
the
opposite
direction
so
that
you
can
change
all
discs
except
the
one
being
played.
To skip tracks
Use this function to skip tracks when selecting a track to which
you wish to listen.
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iaa_skiP__ et Prass either SKIP (<q or Pl) un-
til you reach the desired track.
Kd: You can skip backward.
Pi: You can skip forward. ‘
Track number at the playing position
In sequential/programidelete play mode:
In sequential play mode, you can skip only within the current disc.
In program play mode, you can skip from one track to another in
the programmed sequence.
In delete play mode, you can skip tracks only within the current
disc excluding the tracks to be deleted.
Kd: You can skip to the beginning of the track being played. If
you press this button again quickly, you can skip to the
beginning of the previous track.
Remember that in a backward skip, the current track is in-
cluded in the count.
PPI: You can skip as many tracks as the number of times you
press the button.
In random play mode:
kd: You can skip to the beginning of the current track.
PPI: You can skip to the beginning of a next track in random
order.
In spiral play mode:
Kd<@: You can skip to the beginning of the current track.
Pi;
You
can
skip
to
the
beginning
of
the
track
on
the
next
disc.
You
can
also
skip
tracks
when
the
changer
is
in
the
stop
mode
or
pause
mode.

Play will continue endlessly in accordance with the specific play
mode selected.
REPEAT
REPEAT (Before or during play]
Press REPEAT.
Illuminates
In sequential play mode:
All tracks of all discs will be played repeatedly.
In program play mode:
The changer plays only the programmed selections in the pro-
grammed sequence repeatedly.
In delete play mode:
The changer plays the discs and tracks excluding the selections
to be deleted repeatedly.
In random play mode:
When the changer has played ail the tracks on all the loaded
discs, it will select a new random sequence and play continuous-
ly. The sequence differs each time.
In spiral play mode:
The changer plays all tracks of all discs repeatedly in the se-
quence of spiral play.
To cancel repeat mode
REPEAT. Press REPEAT again.
The “ @> " indicator will go out.
The various time information of the current disc can be
displayed.
TIME
MODE
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A {In the play or pause mode}
Press TIME MODE.
The information will change (as described
below) each time you press the button.
r —-»(@® Track number and elapsed play time of the
\ current track
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@® Track number and remaining time of the
current track
{ 7] Pert of
| | eRe)! ee
<-> i> >
!
~~ @ Total elapsed play time on the disc
In all play modes:
When
track
number
21
or
greater
is
playing,
display
@
shows
In program/delete/random/spiral mode:
The
displayed
information
wiil
alternate
between
displays
@
anc
@
each
time
the
button
is
pressed.
During operation of the edit guide function:
The
remaining
play
time
on
side
A
or
side
B
will
be
shown
ir
display
@,
and
the
elapsed
play
time
for
side
A
or
side
B
will
be
shown
in
display
@.
When
you
stop
playing
and
then
start
play
again,
the
display
wil
return
to
display
@.

16
When
recording,
the
changer
will
automatically
program
the
tracks
for
tape
sides
A
and
B
in
accordance
with
the
length
of
the
tape
so
that
none
of
the
tracks
will
be
interrupted
before
they
are
completed.
in
addition,
the
program
will
also
include
a
sitent
interval
of
ap-
proximately
4
seconds
between
tracks.
——
Example:
Recording
from
a
disc
containing
seven
tracks
on-
to a 60-minute tape.
Silent interval between tracks
(approx. 4 seconds)
Side A (30 min)
rae
Side B (30 min)
L.
Numeric buttons
la SKIP. Ledead
oiscskiP = Press DISC SKIP to select
the disc to be recorded.
Specified disc number
Prepare the tape deck for recording.
Set
the
Dolby
NR,
reverse
mode,
recording
level,
etc., as instructed in the Operating Instructions for
the tape deck.
Set
so
that
recording
is
possible
from
the
beginning
of
the
tape.
3
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EDITGUIDE
Press
EDIT
GUIDE
to
select
the
tape
length.
Each time you press the button, the
display showing the tape length
changes as follows. Choose the length
of the tape you will use.
C-46 o> C-60 &> 6-90 > C--
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'
More precise time settings are also
possible.
(Refer to the instructions at right.)
The
display
shows
the
data
of
the
tracks
to
be
recorded
as
follows:
Number of tracks Tracks to be
to be recorded recorded
ro
|
| Side A
Remaining time on side A
|
|
|
| | Number of tracks Tracks to be
i | to be recorded recorded
| ; =
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|
Ky
7iN
ED
|
“hn
\
<p G2
~
|
| | Side B
|
|
Remaining
time
on
side
B
a 5
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In
this
example,
disc
5
can
be
recorded
with
tracks
1-4
on
side
A
and
tracks
5—7
on
side
B
of
the
cassette
tape.

[Start recording on the tape deck and
then immediately:]
Press >.
When the last track set for recording on side A is finished, the
changer
will
enter
the
pause
mode.
Set
the
tape
to
the
position
from which recording will begin on side B, and then perform step
4 once again.
When
all
the
programmed
tracks
on
the
specified
disc
finish
play-
ing,
the
changer
will
automatically
stop.
The
edit
guide
mode
will
be
canceled
at
the
same
time.
a
To
enter
a
desired
recording
time
other
than
46,
60
or
90
minutes:
1.
Select
'C---"
in step
3.
2.
Enter
the
total
recording
time
in
minutes
(1-99)
using
the
numeric
buttons.
For
example:
To
use
52-minute
tape,
press
5
then
2.
You
can
also
specify
the
tape
length
pressing
the
SKIP
button.
Press
either
<q
or
PP
from
each
step
C-46, C-60,
C-90
or
C---.
For
example:
To use 52-minute tape, select C-46 and then press and hold PP
until the display shows “52”.
The
maximum
allowable
playing
time
for
editing
is
99
minutes.
To stop recording
Press Ml and then press the stop
button on the tape deck.
Depending on the disc, a little of the beginning of the next track
may be recorded onto the end of the track.
With this changer, you can only play compact ose
dises having this mark:
Handling precautions
To open the compact disc case, gently press the sides of the top
and pull up.
To remove the disc from the case, press the center holder and lift
the disc, holding by the edges.
Center holder
To return the disc to the case, insert the disc with the label facinc
up and press downward at the center.
Hold compact discs by the edges so as not to soil the surface
with fingerprints. Fingerprints, dirt and scratches can cause skip
ping and distortion.
Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static elec
tricity prevention liquids or any other solvent on a disc.
if the surface is soiled, wipe gently with a soft, damp (water only
cloth.
Always move the cloth directly outward from the center of thc
disc, not in a circular motion as with standard phonograp!
records. :
(Correct) (Incorrect)
{f
you
are
taking
the
disc
from
a
cold
to
a
warm
environmen
moisture
may
form
on
the
disc.
Wipe
this
off
with
a
soft,
dry,
lin
free
cloth
before
using
the
disc.
Do
not
write
on
the
label
side
with
a
bail-point
pen
or
other
writir
instrument.
Storage precautions
Be
sure
to
store
discs
in
their
cases
to
protect
them
from
dus
scratches,
and
warping.
Do not place or store discs in the following places:
1) Locations exposed to direct sunlight
2) Humid or dusty locations
3)
Locations
directly
exposed
to
a
heat
vent
or
heating
applian:
4)
In
the
glove
compartment
or
on
the
rear
deck
of
:
automobile

18
CAUTION
Before moving the changer to another location, be sure to carry
out the “Preparations for moving the unit” described below.
Failure to do so will expose the compact discs and the changer to
the risk of severe damage.
Preparations for moving the unit
All of the discs must be removed so that the trays are completely
empty.
Use the following procedure.
@
Press
POWER
to
switch
off
the
unit.
@ Press POWER to switch on the unit.
(if
there
is
a
disc
in
the
play
section,
it
will
be
returned
to
the
disc tray at this time.)
@Press
OPEN/CLOSE
to
open
the
loading
drawer.
@
Press
DISC
SKIP
to
rotate
the
disc
trays
and
remove
the
discs
from
all
disc
trays.
©
Press
OPEN/CLOSE
to
close
the
loading
drawer.
Press POWER to switch off the unit.
If
you
have
pressed
a
wrong
button
by
mistake,
return
to
step.
POWER DISC SKIP
=
OPENICLOSE
BW AUDIO
No. of channels
Frequency response
Output voltage
Dynamic range
SIN
Total harmonic distortion
Wow and flutter
DA converter
Output impedance
Load Impedance
PICKUP
Wavelength
WS GENERAL
Power consumption
2 (left and right, stereo)
2—20,000 Hz, +1 dB
2-V (at 0 dB)
92 dB
100 dB
0.007% (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Below measurable limit
MASH (1 bit)
Approx.1 kQ
More than 10 kQ
780 am
For United Kingdom, Europe, Australia and N.Z. 12W
For others 14W
Power supply
For United Kingdom, Europe, Australia and N.Z. .
AC 50/60 Hz, 230-240 V
For others AC 50/60 Hz, 110 V/127 V/220 V/230-~240 V
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight
Note:
430 x 125 x 370 mm
4.6 kg
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Weight and dimensions are approximate.
MASH is a trademark of NTT.
For United Kingdom
This apparatus was produced to BS 800.

Before
requesting
service
for
this
unit,
check
the
chart
below
for
a
possible
cause
of
the
problem
you
are
experiencing.
Some
sim-
ple
checks
or
a
minor
adjustment
on
your
part
may
eliminate
the
problem
and
restore
proper
operation.
Problem
Changer will not play.
if
you
are
in
doubt
about
some
of
the
check
points,
or
if
the
remedies
indicated
in
the
chart
do
not
solve
the
problem,
refer
to
the
directory
of
Authorized
Service
Centers
(enciosed
with
this
unit)
to
locate
a
convenient
service
center,
or
consult
your
Technics dealer for instructions.
Probable cause(s)
A
disc(s)
or
other
foreign
object(s)
has
fallen
inside
the
changer.
Suggested remedy
*
Open
the
loading
drawer,
and
then
remove
the
object.
Moisture has collected in the changer.
¢
Switch
on
and
allow
the
changer
to
dry
out
for
about
one
hour
before
using
it.
The disc in the changer
does not play.
The disc is upside down.
«Make
sure
the
label
is
facing
upward.
The disc is dirty.
¢ Wipe the disc with a soft cloth.
The disc is scratched.
The disc is warped.
The disc is not within specified standards.
* Replace the disc with a new one.
Play stops before changing
to the next disc.
The loading drawer is open.
*Press
the
OPEN/CLOSE
button
to
close
the
loading
drawer,
A certain music passage
can’t be played corectly.
The disc is dirty.
* Wipe the disc with a soft cloth.
The disc is scratched.
© Replace the disc with a new one.
There is noise from the
tuner or disturbance on the
TV screen.
Caused
by
high-frequency
signals
from
this
changer.
* Use the changer further away from the tuner or TV. |
e|f the tuner or TV's antenna is the indoor type, use an :
outdoor one.
When program play is
started, an error message
(—E) appears on the
display.
Play was started without a track being
programmed.
* Program a track.
An error message (— E)
appears on the display, and
the changer stops
operating.
The loading drawer stops in
the middle of opening.
The mechanism of the changer has been
improperly adjusted.
Turn the unit off and then back on again,
However, if the loading drawer is fully open, take out
the
compact
disc(s)
at
the
front
position
and
then
turn
the unit off and then back on again.

Technics
How to use the remote
control transmitter
RAK-SL404WH
(P| (PC) LE | {EB
GC] IGN
Battery installation
Insert
the
batteries
included
with
this
unit
as
shown
below.
Check the (+)
and (—) sides. ©
oS
When you need to replace these batteries
Use
two
UM-4
“AAA”,
JEC
ROS
(1.5
V)
or
equivalent
batteries.
Method for use
Use
the
remote
control
within
60
degrees
and
within
7
meters
(23
ft.)
facing
directly
toward
the
changer’s
remote
control
signal
sen-
sor.
Remote control signal sensor
CD changer
Avoid any obstactes.
Transmission About 7 meters in front of
window the sensor. (The actual
range witl depend on the
angle at which the remote
control is used.)
Be sure the transmission window and the unit's sensor are free
from dust. Excessive dust might affect performance.
The operation may not be correct if direct suntight or another
strong light source strikes the receiving sensor of this unit. If
there is a problem, place the unit away from the light source.
RQT2788-P