Technics SL-PG440 User manual

Compact Disc Player
SL-PG440
Operating Instructions
Before operating this unit, please read these instructions com¬
pletely.
RQT1756-L
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Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read
these instructions carefully.
Table of Contents
Suggestions for Safety.3
Installation .4
Preparations.4
Front Panel Controls and Functions.6
Concerning the Remote Control.8
Basic Operating Procedure
(Sequential Play) .9
Direct Access Play.11
CAUTION:
The AC voltage 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 5.)
Random Play .12
Search/Skip Function .13
Program Play.14
Special Features .16
Recording from Compact Discs.20
Concerning Compact Discs .27
Technical Specifications.27
Troubleshooting Guide.Back cover
Maintenance...Back cover
DANGER-Invisibie
laser radiation when
AVOid DIRECT EX¬
POSURE TO BEAM.
(Inside of product)
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.

Suggestions for Safety
■ Use a standard AC wall outlet
1. Use from an AC power source of high voltage, such as that
used for an air conditioner, is very dangerous.
A fire might be caused by such a connection.
2. A DC power source cannot be used.
Be sure to check the power source carefully, especially on a
ship or other place where DC is used.
■ Grasp the plug when disconnecting the power
supply cord
1. Wet hands are dangerous.
A dangerous electric shock may result if the plug is touched by
wet hands.
2. Never place heavy items on top of the power supply cord,
nor force it to bend sharply.
■ Place the unit where it will be well ventilated
Place this unit at least 10 cm (4") away from wall surfaces, etc.
■ Avoid places such as the following:
In direct sunlight or in other places where the temperature is
high.
In places where there is excessive vibration or humidity.
Such conditions might damage the cabinet and/or other component
parts and thereby shorten the unit’s service life.
■ Be sure to place the unit on a flat, level surface
If the surface is inclined, a malfunction may result.
■ Never attempt to repair nor reconstruct this
unit
A serious electric shock might occur if this unit is repaired, dis¬
assembled or reconstructed by unauthorized persons, or if the
internal parts are accidentally touched.
■ Take particular care if children are present
Never permit children to put anything, especially metal, inside this
unit. A serious electric shock or malfunction could occur if articles
such as coins, needles, screwdrivers, etc. are inserted through the
ventilation holes, etc. of this unit.
■ If water is spilled on the unit
Be extremely careful if water is spilled on the unit, because a fire or
serious electric shock might occur. Immediately disconnect the
power cord plug, and consult with your dealer.
■ Avoid spray-type insecticides
Insecticides might cause cracks or “cloudiness” in the cabinet and
plastic parts of this unit. The gas used in such sprays might,
moreover, be ignited suddenly.
■ Never use alcohol or paint thinner
These and similar chemicals should never be used, because they
might cause flaking or cloudiness of the cabinet finish.
■ Disconnect the power supply cord if the unit
will not be used for a long time
If the unit is left for a long time with the power ON, this not only will
shorten its useful operation life, but also may cause other trouble.
■ If trouble occurs
If, during operation, the sound is interrupted or indicators no longer
illuminate, or if an abnormal odour or smoke is detected, imme¬
diately disconnect the power cord plug, and contact with your
dealer or an Authorized Service Center.
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Installation
Notes of placement
About moisture
■ This unit is a precision instrument. Be sure to place it on a
flat surface.
■ 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 disc 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.
If 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.
Preparations
Supplied accessories
Check the packing carton for these accessories.
Note:
The configuration of the AC power supply cord differs according to
area.
AC power supply cord Remote control transmitter 1 Power plug adaptor 1
(RAK-SL304W) (For areas except Australia and New Zealand)
Stereo connection cable 1
4
P

Connections
1 Connect the stereo connection cable (in¬
cluded) to the “CD” or “AUX” terminals of the
amplifier.
2 Connect the synchro edit cable (included with
the cassette deck) to the “SYNCHRO EDIT”
terminal of the Technics cassette deck.
For areas except Australia and New Zealand
Set the voltage selector (VOLT ADJ) to the vol¬
tage setting for the area in which the unit will be
used.
•Use a minus (-) screwdriver.
•Note that this unit will be seriously damaged if this setting is not
made correctly.
•If the power supply in your area is 117 V or 120 V, set to the
“127 V” position.
3 C onnect the AC power supply cord (included)
to the “AC OUTLET” of the amplifier or the
household AC outlet.
For areas except Australia and New Zealand
If the power plug will not fit your socket, use the power plug
adaptor (included).
Insertion of Connector
Even when the connector is per¬
fectly inserted, 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.
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Front Panel Controls and Functions
Control section
Numbers with black background (for example O) indicate functions
available on the remote control.
© Power “STANDBY c!)/ON” switch
(POWER, JL STANDBY 6 m ON)
This switch switches ON and OFF the secondary circuit power
only. The unit is in the “standby” condition when this switch is
set to the STANDBY (!) position. Regardless of the switch
setting, the primary circuit is always “live" as long as the
power cord is connected to an electrical outlet.
© Disc tray
© Remote control signal sensor
(REMOTE SENSOR)
O Numeric buttons (1-10, 0, >10)
0 Buttons for program function
• Program button (PROGRAM)
•Clear button (CLEAR)
•Recall button (RECALL)
© Buttons for CD-Edit function
•Tape length button (TAPE LENGTH)
•Tape side select button (SIDE A/B)
•Disc link button (DISC LINK)
•Time fade button (TIME FADE)
0 Time mode select button (TIME MODE)
0 Random play button (RANDOM)
0 Repeat button (REPEAT)
0 Disc tray open/close button (± OPEN/CLOSE)
0 Skip buttons ( SKIP, SKIP)
0 Stop button ( ■ STOP)
0 Pause button (I I PAUSE)
0 Play button ( ► PLAY)
0 Search buttons ( ◄ ◄ SEARCH ►► )
© Peak search button (PEAK SEARCH)
0 Auto cue button (AUTO CUE)
® Headphones jack (PHONES)
© Headphones volume control
(PHONES LEVEL)
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Remote control section _
The functions indicated by numbers with black background (for
example Q) are described under “Control section” on page 6.
© Remote control transmission window
© A-B repeat button (A-B REPEAT)
@ Level control buttons (V LEVEL ▲ )

Concerning the Remote Control
Battery installation
1 2 3
1 Open the cover.
Press gently and slide the cover out.
2 Insert the batteries included with this unit.
•When you need to replace these batteries, use two UM-4
“AAA”, IEC R03 (1.5 V) or equivalent batteries.
•Be sure to insert batteries so that their positive (+) and
negative (-) polarities match the indications in the compart¬
ment. Batteries installed incorrectly may leak and cause
damage.
Refer to “Use of batteries" below for additional information.
3 C lose the cover.
Use of batteries
•Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types
(carbon and alkaline, etc.).
•The average battery life is about one year. Although the battery
life varies depending on how often the device is used, you should
generally replace the batteries about once a year.
•Replace the batteries if commands from the remote control trans¬
mitter do not operate the unit even when the transmitter is held
close to the front panel.
•Never subject batteries to excessive heat or flame; do not attempt
to disassemble them; and be sure they are not short-circuited.
• If you will not be using the remote control for a long period of time,
remove the batteries and store in a cool, dark place.
• If a battery leaks, remove all batteries and dispose of them prop¬
erly. Thoroughly clean the battery compartment before inserting
new batteries.
• If the leaking electrolyte comes in contact with skin or clothes,
flush with water immediately.
•Keep batteries out of reach of children.
•Do not use rechargeable-type (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
•Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or carbon batteries.
•Always remove old, weak, or worn-out batteries and dispose of
them properly.
• Do not dispose of used batteries in household rubbish.
Operation notes
Aim the remote control's transmission window toward the CD
player's sensor. Avoid any obstacles.
Use the remote control with a 60-degree angle of the CD player.
Maximum distance is within 7 meters directly facing toward the CD
player.
Avoid dust.
• Be sure the transmission window and the CD player's sensor are
free from dust. Excessive dust might prevent reception.
• If direct sunlight or another strong light source strikes the remote
control signal sensor part of the CD player, it may impair the
remote control’s operation. If there is a problem, place the CD
player away from the light source.
•If this unit is installed in a rack with glass doors, the glass doors’
thickness or color might make it necessary to use the remote-
control transmitter a shorter distance from the unit.

Basic Operating Procedure (Sequential Play)
1 Press POWER to switch on the power.
If there is a disc in the disc tray, play will start from the first
track.
2 Press A OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray
and insert a disc.
(Also available from the remote control)
Before attempting to use the remote control transmitter to
open the disc tray, make sure that there are no obstructions in
front of the unit.
3 P ress A OPEN/CLOSE again to close the disc
tray.
(Also available from the remote control)
Total number of tracks Total playing time
Lights when the total number of tracks exceeds 17
•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.
•You can skip this step and press ► PLAY. The disc tray will
be automatically closed and then play will start from the first
track.
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Press ► PLAY.
(Also available from the remote control)
Index number
(For discs without index number,
/»
/
will be continuously displayed.)
Track numbei
• in play
Elaps
ed time Play indie
ator
1
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The unit stops automatically when the last track finishes
playing.
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Basic Operating Procedure
(Also available from the remote control)
Press ■ STOP.
How to use headphones _
1 Reduce the headphones volume level.
2 Connect the headphones to the headphones
jack.
Plug type: Stereo large plug
3 Adjust the volume.
Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing
damage.
Press ► PLAY to resume play.