Technics SL-PI 200 User manual

Technics
Compact Disc Player
SL-PI 200
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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DIGITAL AUDIO
WARNING:
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APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Thank you for purchasing the SL-P1200.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
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The model number and serial number of this product can be
found either on the back or bottom of the unit.
Please note them in the space provided below and retain this
booklet as a permanent record of your purchase to aid
identification in the event of theft.
Accessories .......................................... 2
Productservice ...................................... 2
Beforeuse .......................................... 3
Suggestions for safety ................................ 3
Concerning compact discs ............................ 4
Installation .......................................... 4
Connections .......................................... 5
Front panel controls .................................. 6-7
Front panel controls and their functions .................. 8-9
Before starting disc play. ............................... IO
Playingadisc ...................................... 11-20
Using the remote control unit (included) ............... .21-23
Notes and maintenance ................................ 24
Technical specifications., .............................. 25
Diagrams and cross section of the SL-Pi200 26
Troubleshooting guide ................................ 27
MODEL NUMBER: SL-PI200
SERtAL NUMBER:
1Accessories 1
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SER”tCE PERSONNE,
Stereo connection cable ................................ 1
Remotecontrol unit ...................................... 1
Batteries .............................................. 2
1Product service I
a
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and main-
tenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
AA
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol.
within an equilateral triangle. is intended to
n Warning concerning removal of covers
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated The unit should be serviced by qualified technicians only. No
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s service information is provided for customers. Your product is
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude designed and manufactured to ensure a minimum of mainte-
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. nance. However, should your unit ever require service, a
nationwide system of factdry sewicenters and AUTHORIZED
INDEPENDENT SERVICENTERS is maintained to support your
product’s warranty.
(In the U.S.A., call l-800-447-4700 to locate the MSC Authorized
Servicenter nearest you.)
Caution
This product utilizes a laser.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
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1Before use
1. Place a soft cloth under the unit to protect it from scratches.
2. Press the lock shaft on the bottom panel to the in (FREE)
position (I--).
NOTE:
IF THE UNIT IS TRANSPORTED AGAIN, PERFORM
THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
1) Remove the disc from the holder.
2) Pull the lock shaft to the out (LOCK) position (-- 1).
CAUTION:
Do not transport the unit without locking the lock shaft.
SEVERE DAMAGE WILL RESULT.
1Suggestions for (
1safety
I I
Before using this unit, be sure to read applicable items of
the operating instructions and these safety suggestions
carefully; and afterwards keep them handy for future
reference. Take special care to follow the warnings indi-
cated on the unit itself as well as in the operating instruc-
tions.
1. Avoid places where there is water or humidity.
DO not use this unit near a bathtub, wash basin, swimming
pool, or the like. Damp basements should also be avoided.
2. DO not allow water or any foreign object to get Inside
this unit.
Do not place small metal objects or anything containing
liquid on or near the unit.
3. Avoid placement of the unit where it will be exposed to
the direct rays of the sun, or where ventilation is
inadequate.
Do not place this unit in a bookcase or between cabinets,
unless proper ventilation is provided, or where curtains or
furniture may obstruct the ventilation holes.
4. Place this unit away from heat-emitting appliances.
Never place this unit on or near a radiator, heat register,
stove, or any other heat-emitting equipment (including
amplifiers).
5. Placement
Place the unit on a stable, level, vibration-free shelf or stand.
6. Use of a cart or stand.
When deciding on a cart or stand, be sure to use only the
cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer.
7. Watt or ceiling installation.
If the unit is to be mounted on a wall or ceiling, be sure to do
so only as recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Check the voltage rating of this unit before connecting
the unit to a power supply.
Be sure to connect the unit only to the type of power supply
indicated in the operating instructions, or as indicated on the
unit itself.
9. Care of the power cord and plug.
Take care that the card is not bent sharply (especially near
its connection to the unit or near the plug), that nothing is
placed on it, and that it is not pinched or crushed. Never take
hold of the plug or cord if your hand is wet. and always be
sure to grasp the plug body when connecting or disconnect-
ing it.
10. If the unit will not be used for a long time.
Be sure to disconnect the power cord.
11. Maintenance
Refer to the operating instructions for details.
12. Never attempt repairs yourself:
(a) If the power cord or plug is damaged.
(b) If a foreign object or liquid has fallen into the unit.
(c) If the unit has been exposed to rain.
(d) If the unit does not function normally, or if operation
shows an unusual change.
(e) If the unit has been dropped and the cabinet or chassis
is damaged, etc.
Unplug the power cord and consult a qualified technician,
the dealer from whom the unit was purchased, or the nearest
servicenter.
13. Repairs
Except for adjustments explained in the operating instruc-
tion. do not attempt any repairs yourself. Be sure to request
service from a qualified technician, your dealer, or nearest
servicenter.
14. Grounding or polarization
Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or
polarization means of this equipment is not defeated.
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Concerning
compact discs
Handling precautions -
Only compact discs having this mark can
be used with this unit.
Observe the following precautions to enjoy the same
outslanding sonic performance from your Compact Discs
for many years.
*Be careful not to scratch the surface with fingernails or other
sharp obiects. particularly when inserting and removing discs
from their cases.
*Do not bend the disc.
*Do not use record cleaning sprays or static electricity preven-
tion liquids.
*Fingerprints, dirt and scratches can cause skipping and
distoltion. If the surface is soiled, clean gently with a soft, damp
(water only) cloth, then wipe dry.
Always wipe the disc from the center outward, never in a
circle.
(Correct)
I\ (Incorrect) J
(In compact discs, circular scratches along a line of pits (@) are
more likely to cause errors than straight scratches across many
lines of pits @,)
*Da notwipe thedisc with benzene. thinneroranyothersolvent.
*If the disc is brought from a cold environment into a warm room,
moisture may form on the disc. Wipe this off with a soft, dry,
lint-free cloth before using the disc.
*Do not dry discs with a hair dryer.
*Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen, hard pencil
or other writing utensil.
Also do not stick a label or paper on the disc.
(Be particularly careful not to damage the playing surface of the
disc from the label side.)
n Holding compact discs
*Always hold the disc by the edges to avoid soiling the surface
with fingerprints.
Storage precautions
aBe sure to store discs in their cases to protect them from dust,
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 outlet or heating
appliance.
4) In the glove compartment or on the rear ledge of a”
automobile.
I Installation
n This unit incorporates many sensitive optical
components. To enjoy optimum performance
at all times, avoid using this unit under the
following conditions.
-In a closed vehicle or other location where the temperature
could exceed 100°F (40°C).
*In very cold places (below 40°F; 5°C).
*For long periods of time in direct sunlight.
-In very humid locations.
*Near a heat outlet or heating appliance.
*In dusty or smoky locations.
-In locations prone to vibrations.
.On an unstable or uneven surface.
*Near appliances generating strong magnetic fields.
*Within reach of children.
aIn locations where the rear panel is less than 10 cm (about 4”)
away from the wall or back of an audio rack.
*For reliable performance, be sure to place the unit on a flat
level surface. Not doing so may cause the unit to malfunction.
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n Do not place near a tuner or television.
This unit uses high frequency signals and can cause interference
with radio and television reception. If this occurs, move this Unit
farther away from the radio or television, or change from an
interior to an exterior television antenna.
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Connections
1. Make sure your hands are dry when making connections.
2. Turn power off to all components before making connections.
3. Make all connections iirmly.
4. Se sure to read the operatina instructions for all units
connected.
To wall socket
Stereo connection cabel (included)
To wall socket
AC 60 Hz
120”
To speaker e Rear panel of amplifier * TO speaker
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” LIIItr ““L ,0r,,,,,,a15 (LIIYC ““I,
These are the audio output terminals.
W3nnect the line out terminals to the CD, AUX or TAPE
PLAYBACK terminals on your amplifier or receiver.
*Do not connect the line out terminals to the PHONO
terminals of your amplifier or receiver.
@Wired remote control terminal
(WIRED REMOTE)
A wired remote control unit (option) is connected to this
terminal. This terminal is used when the unit is operated
using a remote control unit. (Play, stop and pause operations
can be performed.)
“IRE0 REMOTE CONTROL TERMtNAL (DIN S-PIN Socket
(Connection Diagram)
c9sutxoae sowet (suscoDt)
The compact disc subcode signal is delivered through this
socket.
This socket is provided for system interface with future
components.
(Do not connect any other components to this socket.)
0 Power cord
Connect to an AC outlet on the wall or on the rear panel of
your amplifier or receiver.
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Front panel controls
Leave pages 6-7 folded out to help you identify the parts of
this unit while reading the operating instructions.
0 Audio circuit block diagram
@ Power switch
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Q Control panel
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0 Insulator 0 Disc compartment (See diagram on @ Headphones level
pages 6 and 7.) control knob
@ Forward and backward
rocking/search buttons
@I Forward and bat
trackskip button
@ Repeat button
@$I Auto space button/auto
space indicator
Q Index button
Q Numeric buttons
@@Asterisk * button
Q Stop button
Q Recall button
Q Clear button
Q Memory button
a Time recall button
QPause button/pause indicator (@Play button/play indicator
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1Display panel 1
@ index number display -
-a Time display (min./dB, NoJsec.)
-(8K) Remote control
indicator
a Remote
control
sensor
@) Music matrix
@@Overflow indicator ( *)
a Repeat indicator
@Auto cue indicator
a Standby indicator -
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a Emphasis
indicator
@I Time mode indicators
a Level indicator
- m Music scan indicator
1Control panel (continued) (
,----a Time mode select buttons
I , I
Auto cue button/
auto cue indicator
Dial search button/
dial search indicator
a Search dial.& )]
8 Dial search speed
selector/ dial search
speed indicator
. Q Pitch control
switch/ pitch
control indicator
d Q Pitch control
knob
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Front panel controls and their functions
0 Power switch
press (1-m ) to switch the power on.
Press again (m-l) to switch the power off.
63 Open button
Press this button to open the disc compartment
cow?r.
Close the cover by hand after loading a disc.
Note:
The oover does not open if this button is pressed during
the following operating modes:
1. While disc information is being read (disc ie
spinning).
2. During disc play.
3. While the unit is in the pause mode.
0 Insulator
(See page 26 for details.)
0 Disc compartment
The disc is inserted here with the label side up.
Q Control panel
m Forward and backward rocking/search
buttons
These buttons are used for the following search
operations.
H To move the pickup forward or backward by one
pit-track (rocking search play)
n To move the pickup forward or backward to a
desired point (search play).
(See page 17 for details.)
@ Forward and backward track skip buttons
These buttons are used to move the pickup to the
beginning of the next or previous track in the
forward or backward direction (skip play)
(See page 16 for details.)
aNumeric buttons
These buttons (O-S) are used for the following two
operations.
1. TO specify track numbers for program play or random
access play.
(See pages 12-15 for details.)
2. To specify a specific point on the disc as the diet play
starting time (min., sec., 0.1 set).
(See page 13 for details.)
aAsterisk (*) button
Press this button to eeparate track number, minutes,
and seconds when entering specific play starting time.
(See page 13 for details.)
0 Stop button
Press this button to stop play.
Press this button to stop play and cancel all previous
settings.
Note:
When this button is pressed, the player returne to the
stop mode.
the filet track and the display shows the total
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0 Pause button/pause indicator
Press thie button to briefly stop play.
The pause indicator will illuminate.
TO continue play, press the play button.
The pause indicator will go out.
(See page 11 for details.)
Play is stopped, but the pickup remains where it
was at the time when the pause button was
The diet rotates while the unit is in the pause
m Play button/play indicator
Press thie button to begin play.
.I, presseo aur,ng play, me pIcKUp returns 10 me
beginning of the first track, playing the disc again.
*During program play, the pickup returns to the begin-
ning of the current track.
(Auto-return play function)
*The play indicator illuminates when the play button is
pressed and goes out when piay is stopped.
(See page 11 for details.)
a Time recall button
Press this button to confirm the disc play starting time
when playing a disc from a specific point.
(See page 13 for details.)
0 Memory button
Press thie button to enter displayed track numbers
into the memory.
*A maximum of 20 selections can be programmed.
*The letter ” :z ” will be displayed if you attempt to
enter more than 20 selections.
(See pages 14-15 details.)
@) Clear button
Press this button to clear individual program entries
before program play is started.
If this button is pressed during program play, the entire
program is cleared.
(See page 14 for details.)
m Recall button
Press this button to check the contents of a prog-
ram.
When this button is pressed, the programmed track
numbers are displayed one by one.
(See page 15 for details.)
Q Index button
Press this button to specify an index number.
(See page 12 for details.)
@ Auto space button/auto space indicator
Press this button to set a silent interval of 3 seconde
between the songs on a disc.
(The auto space indicator will illuminate.)
Press this button again to cancel the auto space
function.
(The indicator will go out.)
Note:
If auto space is used together with auto cue, only the
auto cue function will operate.
(See page 19 for details.)

m Repeat button
Press this button to activate the repeat mode. (The
repeat indicator will illuminate.)
Press again to cancel the repeat mode.
(The indicator will go out.)
(See page 16 for details.)
a Auto cue button/auto cue indiCatOr
Press this button to activate the auto cue mode. In
this mode the unit automatically switches to the
standby mode immediately before the beginning of
each track.
Play is resumed by pressing the play button.
The auto cue indicators (on the control and display
panels) illuminate when the autowe button is pressed
to activate the auto cue mode.
(See page 19 for details.)
Play is stopped and the pickup moves lo the
beginning of the music portion of each track and
The disc rotates while the unit is in the standby
8 Dial search button/dial search indicator
Press this button to activate the search dial.
The dial search indicator illuminates when the dial
search button is pressed.
(See page 17 for details.)
@Q Search dial
Turn this dial clockwise or counterclockwise to move the
pickup forward or backward.
Dial search can be performed at two different speeds
(slow and fast), depending upon the position of the dial
search speed selector.
(See page 17 for details.)
m Dial search speed selector/dial search
speed indicator
Press this selector to select the desired dial search
speed.
The appropriate dial search speed indicator will illumin-
ate.
(See page 17 for details.)
0 Pitch control knob
Slide this knob to adjust the desired speed.
This control can only be used after the pitch control
switch has been pressed.
*Pitch change is displayed by an approximate percen-
tage. Pitch is adjustable up to CM%.
*Press the pitch control switch again to return to
standard speed.
(See page 2.0 for details.)
Q Pitch control switch/pitch control indica-
tor
Press this switch to activate the pitch control
function.
The pitch control indicator illuminates when the pitch
control switch is pressed.
(See page 20 for details.)
(ZJ Time mode select buttons
Four time mode displays can be selected.
(See page 18 for details.)
@ Headphones level control knob
Slide this knob to control the output level to the
headphones.
(See page 20 for details.)
0 Headphones jack
Connect the optional headphones plug to this jack.
0 Display panel
@) Music matrix
Up to 20 tracks are displayed. -9-
1. When a disc is loaded, this display shows the total
number of tracks.
2. When specifying or entering a track number in the
memory, the border of the specified track number
illuminates.
3. During play, the border around the track number
currently being played flashes on and off
4. When the track is finished, the border around the
track number goes out.
(See page 11 for details.)
@@Overflow indicator
t illuminates when a disc contains more than 20 tracks.
> flashes on and off when track number 21 or higher is
played.
(See page 11 for details.)
@QRepeat indicator (a)
Illuminates when the repeat mode is activated and
goes out when the repeat button is pressed once
again.
(See page 16 for details.)
a Auto cue indicator ( laUto )
Illuminates when the auto cue button is pressed to
specify the auto cue mode.
(See page 19 for details.)
m Standby indicator ( / )
Illuminates when the unit switches to standby dur-
ing the auto cue mode.
(See page 19 for details.)
a Music scan indicator (IM5Canl)
Illuminates when the music scan button on the
remote control unit is pressed and goes out when
music scan play is cancelled.
(See page 23 for details.)
aLevel indicator ( I )
Illuminates when the output level is reduced by
attenuation operations on the remote control unit.
(See page 23 for details.)
a Time mode indicators lelapEedlGXIi
(-1 riml
The time display mode is shown here during play.
(See page 19 for details.)
a Emphasis indicator (0)
Illuminates when a disc recorded with pre-emphasis
Is played.
(See pages IO-11 for details.)
a Remote control sensor (0)
Receives signals from the infrared remote control
unit.
(See page 22 for details.)
m Remote control indicator (0)
Illuminates while remote control signals are re-
ceived.
(see page ‘22 for details.)
a Time display (min.dB, No. sec.)
Time (min., set, 1110th sec.), attenuation level (dB)
(when using remote control unit) and programming order
(No) (when recall button is pressed) are displayed here.
(See pages 11 and 18 for details.)
@@ Index number display (index)
Index numbers up to 99 can be shown here.
p: fists having no indexes, this display wilt always read
(C&e’ page 12 for details.)
m Track number display (track)
Track numbers up to 99 can be shown here.
(See page 11 for details.)
0 Audio circuit block diagram
(See page 25 for details.)

Before starting
Is the lock shaft in the unlocked (free) position?
disc play
n The werations described on this DXE are the same for all disc play
Concerning the compact disc used in
these instructions.
All of the examples on pages 11-24 refer to a disc which
contains 7 tracks and a total playing time of 49 minutes and 58.3
seconds, as shown below. Track 3 is divided into five indexes.
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zlndex number
*In some compact discs, indexes are used to divide tracks into
smaller sections for easy access. If a disc includes indexes, a
list of the indexes will be contained in the liner note included
with that disc.
[ @:m is the symbol for index(es).]
[Inserting a disc 7
1
. Press the open button.
The disc compartment cover opens
2. Insert the disc with the label facing upward.
*Always hold the disc by the edges to avoid soiling the
surface.
3
. Push the cover down by hand to close it
Removing a disc 1
To protect the disc, pressing the open button will have no effect
when the unit is in one of the following three operating modes:
1. While disc information is being reed (disc is spinning).
2. During disc play.
3. While the unit is in the pause mode.
Therefore, you should press the stop button to stop the disc, Wait
until the disc has stopped rotating, and then preee the open
button to remove the disc.
Note:
This protective mechanism does not function if power is switched
off.
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Recording characteristics of compact
discs
1
I? order to further improve the S/N ratio of compact discs, some
discs include a degree of pre-emphasis in the high frequency
range. If a disc with pre-emphasis is inserted into thie unit, the
emphasis indicator on the display panel will illuminate.
This indicates the recording characteristics of the compact disc
being played. If a disc with pre-emphasis is played without any
compensation, the high frequency range will be unnaturally
strong. Therefore, a corresponding amount of de-emphasis is
needed to obtain the proper response. The de-emphasis circuitry
of this unit is automatically activated when a disc having
we-emphasis is played so there is no need to switch this ciroui
on and off yourself.
Level (dB)
Frequency (Hz)
Some discs are made without pre-emphasis
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Playing a disc
1 Automatic play
n To play a disc from the first track to the end of the disc.
1 Press (I-=)
3 Insert a disc with the label side facing upward.
t-4 Push the cover down by hand to close it. (see 8
below.)
to turn power.on. -
(See ‘, below.)
6 Press (m-1)
to turn power off.-
2
Press to open the
disc compartment..
a disc recorded
with pre-emphasis
n Press the stop button to stop disc play.
m Press the pause button to briefly interrupt
play. (See0 below.)
ress the play button. (See0 below.)
Play begins from the first track.
0 When power is turned on, the display panel
illuminates as shown below: 0 -The play indicator ( I ) on the control panel
illuminates and play begins from track 1.
being played flashes on and off.
@ *After inserting the disc and closing the cover the
disc will begin to rotate. After the total number of
tracks and total playing time are displayed, the
player switches to the stop mode.
elf the play button is pressed during disc play, disc
play is started again from the first track (auto-
return play function).
*After the last track has been played the pickup
returns to the beginning of the first track and the
unit switches to the stop mode.
The play indicator (I) goes out.
If a disc has more than 20 tracks the overflow
indicator illuminates, and when the 21st track is
played the overflow indicator flashes on and off.
0 *The play indicator (I) goes out. the pause
indicator ( I ) illuminates and the unit switches
lo the pause mode.
Press the play button to resume play.
*Remove the disc from the disc holder and turn off the power if the player is not to be used again for a while.
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2 Random access play
n Starting clis6 play from a specific place on the
disc.
m From this page onward the following basic operations
are omitted:
.P0wer on/off
*Disc compartment open/close
*Interrupting play
*Stopping play
n Press the buttons in the order shown bv the arrows.
2-1. To start disc play from a specific
track
n For example, to play from the begin-
ning of track q to the end of the disc.
2-2. To play a disc from a specific index
(This is possible only on discs having indexes.)
n For example, to play from the begin-
ning of index 2 of track 3 to the end of
the disc.
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*When the play button is pressed, play begins from
track 3.
*The border of the track being played flashes on
and off.
*The player switches to the stop mode when play
has finished.
*When playing discs having only one track, re-
member to enter track number 1. then specify the
index number.
SDecifv
Specify
index no.
4.
Index no. 2
*Index numbers up to 99 can be specified.
*When the play button is pressed, disc play begins
from index 2 of track 3.
Flashes on and off
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*When the end of the disc is reached, the player
switches to the stop mode.
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2-3. To play a disc from a specific
starting time
I For example, to play from the 2 min.
38.7 sec. point of track q .
2 min. 38.7 sec.
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Specify
track no.
5
In
4
separate
track from
minutes
*
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(Note 1)
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Specify
minutes
2
nol
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:eparate
ninutes
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1
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1
1
1
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*When the play button is pressed, disc play begins
from the 2 min. 38.7 sec. point of track 5.
Note1)
When no minutes are to be specified, for example, if
play is to begin at the 38.7 sec. point of track 5, press
the numeric button “0” or press the asterisk button
twice in a row, as shown below.
*An already specified time will be cancelled when a
new time is entered or the clear button is pressed.
*If the starting time is specified while the unit is in the
pause mode, press the pause button once and then
press the play button to resume play.
Not pressing the pause button will cause a short
delay before sound is heard.
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Restarting play from the same point
of time
(By means of starting time
confirmation.)
-Press the time recall button during play.
*The starting time is shown for about 20 seconds on the
display panel. During that time play continues.
I I
elf the play button is pressed during that time, play begins
again from the location indicated on the display.
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3 Program play
Using the program play function, a maximum of 20 selectionsUsing the program play function, a maximum of 20 selections
can be programmed in any sequence.can be programmed in any sequence.
index numbers can not be programmed.index numbers can not be programmed. II
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3-l. Track program play (in any order)
II I For example, to play track q , track q
Note 1) E (error) will be displayed momentarily if a track
and track q in that order.
number not on the disc is specified.
lf more than 20 selections are entered ‘I ;: ” (full) is
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shown in the display panel and no further selections
can be programmed.
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.If an incorrect entry is made while the unit is in the
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stop mode, pressing the clear button will cancel the
last program entry.
However, if the clear button is pressed during disc
play or in the pause mode, all memory contents are
X&?d and disc play continues from the current
point to the end of the disc (memory clear functiOn).
*Programming two tracks in a row.
For example, if tracks 3-5-5-I are programmed in
that order, press the memory button twice, as shown
below. The double numeric button operation may be
abbreviated.
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6 I 5
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*When the play button is pressed, disc play begins*When the play button is pressed, disc play begins
from track 3.from track 3.
ml *After a track has been played its border goes out
*The player switches to the stop mode when the last pro-
grammed track has been played.

To check the contents of a program
(program confirmation) 1
n For example, when track 3-track S-track 1 are pro-
grammed in that order and the recall button is pressed while
track 3 is being played, the programmed tracks will be
displayed in their programmed order.
*First programmed track
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3-2. Entering additional program
selections during play I
During play, additional program entrieS can be made in the
same manner as at the time of programming (see 3-t).
-Additional program selections can be entered until a total of 20
selections are programmed.
*If more than 20 selections are entered, ;I (full) is shown in the
time display section of the display panel and further program
entries are not accepted.
elf the memory button is not pressed within 25 seconds after
specifying a track, the display returns to the playing time mode.
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*Second programmed track
*Last programmed track
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After the last programmed track has been displayed. the
current track is shown.
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program, proceed as follows:
Specify
This operation is possible at any time during program disc
Play.
Note:
Tracks that have been played are not displayed, unless the
repeat button is on.
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Specify
track no.
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4 Repeat play
n Entire disc repeat play
*Press the repeat button before starting disc play or during play.
*The repeat indicator (a) will illuminate to show that the repeat
mode is on.
1 Repeat indicator
5 Skip play
(Skip play can be performed when the player is
in the play or pause mode.)
This function allows quick access to the beginning of a track.
Note: Index skip play is not possible.
[ Forward skip
*The pickup skips the same number of tracks as the number of
times the button is pressed.
*During automatic play, the pickup skips to the beginning of the
next track each time the button is pressed.
*During program play or program rep& play, the pickup skips
to the beginning of the next programmed track each time the
button is-pressed.
*While watching the track number display, press the forward
skip button until the desired track has been located.
n Example: To advance to the beginning of the
fourth track and then to the beginning of the fifth
track while listening to the third track.
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Pressed here.
Forward skip Backward skip
Press nr N Press
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n Programmed track repeat play
*When the repeat button is pressed before beginning play, all
programmed tracks will be played repeatedly.
-When pressed during play, the current track and the remaining
programmed tracks will be played repeatedly.
(The programmed tracks that have already been played are not
included in the repeat play cycle.)
n To cancel the repeat play mode, press the
repeat button again.
l The indicator will go out and repeat play is cancelled.
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[ Backward skip 1
*During automatic play, the pickup skips to the beginning of the
current track. If pressed again quickly, the pickup skips to the
beginning of the previous track.
*During program play (repeat function not activated), the pickup
skips backward only to the beginning of the current track.
*During program repeat play, the pickup skips to the beginning
of the current track. If pressed again quickly, the pickup skips to
the beginning of the previous programmed track.
*The pickup skips the same number of tracks as the number Of
times the button is pressed.
*While watching the track number display, press the backward
skip button until the desired track has been located.
Remember that for backward skip, the present track is
included in the count.
n Example: To return to the beginning of the third
track and then to the beginning of the second
track, while listening to the third track.

6 Search play (forward/backward)
(Search play can be performed when the player
is in the play or in the pause mode.)
This function allows search to any desired point on the disc.
Search play can be performed by using either the forward and
backward rocking/search buttons @ or the search dial @
*The position of the pickup is confirmed by watching the display
panel or listening to the sound from the compact disc.
@ Search play using the forward
and backward rocking/search
I buttons (Button search)
Forward and backward
racking/search buttons @
Depending on how these buttons are pressed, search with three
different speeds is possible.
(il Forward button /ll- Backward b”tto
1
Press one of these buttons momentarily to
move the pickup by one pit-track (one disc
rotation).This allows very fine rocking search
2
When one of these buttons is held down, the
pickup will move slowly at first.
3
When one of these buttons is held down for
more than about 3 seconds, the pickup will
move rapidly.
*Release the button when the desired point has been reached
(as shown by the display).
*If these buttons are pressed during play, sound can be heard
during the search operation.
During steps 2 and 3, the output level is decreased by -12 dB
(i/4) compared with the normal level. (See page 23.)
About rocking search
When two or more CD players are used at a time, as often
happens in a studio for example, fade-in and fade-out of
the units have to be timed exactly. The rocking search
function is useful for this because it permits movement of
the pickup across one pit-track (at inner diameter in about
0.13 second) each time either button is pressed momen-
tarily.
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@ Search play using the search
dial (Dial search) I
IDial search indicator
‘h &Search dial @
Dial search speed indicator
BP-Dial search speed selector
.Usually no sound can be heard while the unit is in the pause
mode. However, if the dial search button is in the “on” position,
sound can also be heard during the pause mode.
*Dial search can be performed at two different speeds depend-
ing on the position (slow and fast) of the dial search speed
selection.
*If the search dial is turned clockwise the pickup performs
forward search, and if it is turned counterclockwise, the pickup
performs, backward search.
However, when the dial search button is not in the “on”
position and the dial search indicator (I) is not illuminated,
dial search is not possible.
1
Press the dial search button “on”.
The dial search indicator (I) illuminates.
The dial search speed indicator (I) for “slow” or “fas?
illuminates also.
2
Press the dial search speed selector to change
the selected search speed.
.Perform search while watching the display panel or listening to
the sound from the disc.
The sound level is not reduced during dial search.
Notes:
*The search speed changes according to the speed at which the
search dial is turned. However, you can not force the pickup to
search faster or slower than iis predetermined limits.
*When dial search is performed with the unit in the play mode,
the normal play speed of the pickup is added to (forward
search) or subtracted from (backward search) the dial search
saeed.
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7 Time mode display function
(During play or in the pause mode.)
*The appropriate lime mode indicators illuminate to show which
time mode display has been selected.
*Pressing the elapsediremain button will change the mode from
elapsed time to remaining time or vice versa.
*Pressing the track/total button will change the mode from track
time to total (disc or programmed) time or vice versa.
*When changing the time display mode, use the time mode
indicators to confirm selection of the desired time display
mode.
L Time mode indicators
For example, if the time mode select button is pressed when playing a disc of 49 min. 58.3 sec. at i
point 2 min. 10 sec. after the beginning of track 5:
7tracks, 49 min. 58.3 sec.
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time mode Time display Display panel
indicators
Elapsed playing time from the beginning ., -
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Remaining playing time of the current
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track.
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Playing lime from the beginning of the
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first track.
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I-----i I *During program play, the total elapsed
programmed playing time is displayed.
Disc remaining playing time.
eDwing program play, the total remain-
ing programmed playing time is display-
ed.
)During random access play, skip play and search play, the
total time from the beginning of the first track is displayed in
mode 3.
*Tracks skipped during program play are not included in I
elapsed playing time.
(This is not the actual elapsed playing time.)
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8 Auto space function
Auto space function
When this function is activated, a silent interval of 3.second is
created between all tacks.
This 3-second interval occurs instead of, not in addition to, any
pause interval recorded on the disc.
*Press the auto space button.
Auto space indicator (i) on the display panel illuminates.
*The following diagram shows the silent interval between all
songs is about 3 seconds. Seconds display of
auto space function
BAt the beginning of each track -3, -2 and then -1 is
displayed.
I Press this button again to cancel the auto space function.
The auto space indicator (I) goes out.
Note:
When the auto cue function is used together with auto space the
auto space indicator illuminates, but only the auto cue function
ooerates.
9 Auto cue function
(automatic standby)
Auto cue function
At the beginning of each track on most discs, a silent interval of
about one second is recorded. Therefore, when play is started
from 0 min. 00 sec. music is not heard immediately.
When the auto cue function is activated, the unit automatically
detects the beginning of the mueic on each track and then
switches to standby mode.
When play is started from this point (by pressing the play button),
music is heard immediately.
1 press the auto cue button (I-=).
The auto cue indicator (I) above the button and the auto
cue indicator on the display panel illuminate.
2 Press the play button.
The standby indicator on the display panel illuminates and
the unit switches to the standby mode.
3 To start disc play, press the play button.
The next track will begin immediately.
The standby indicator will go out. but both auto cue
indicators will remain illuminated.
Notes:
*In this mode, the unit will switch to standby at the beginning of
each track. It is therefore necessary to press the play button to
rewme play et the beginning of every track.
*This function can also be used during program play.
The unit will then switch to standby et the beginning of each
programmed track.
*The illustration below shows that the unit is in the standby
mode at the beginning of the music portion of track 1.
Display of the actual point
at which play will begin.
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Standby indicator Auto cue indicator
.lf the auto cue button is pressed during play, this function is
activated at the beginning of the next track.
n When not using this function, press the auto cue button again
to release it (m- 1). The standby and both auto cue
indicators will go out.

10 Pitch control
This function allows fine adjustment of pitch (up to +8%).
1. Press the pitch control switch to “on”.
The pitch control indicator illuminates.
2. Slide the pitch control knob upward or downward
to the desired setting.
*When not using this function. press the pitch control switch
again to relexe it (off).
Note:
In the center position (D) a “click” can be perceived.
This position is the 0% standard pitch,
The ~5.9% position is a half tone sharp (# ).
The -5.6% position is a half tone flat ( b).
*When the pitch has been changed, the elapsed or remaining
playing time readings will differ from the actual times by the
amount of pitch adjustment.
Pitch control switch
11 Listening through headphones
n Slide the headphone level adjustment knob to
adjust the output level.
/,,/ \\Headphones jack
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Headphones level control knob
n Hearing comfort and well-being
.Do not use your headphones at a high ~otunx?. Hearing experts
advise against continuous extended play.
elf you experience a ringing in your ears. reduce volume or
discontinue use.
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