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MULTI-PLAY COMPACT DISC PLAYER PD-M550 PD-M455 PD-M453 PD-M450 DIGITAL AUDIO PD-M455 PD-M450 Thank you for buying this Pioneer product, Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. in some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the explanatory drawings. However, the method of connecting and operating the unit is the same. WARNING: To PREVENT FiRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. IMPORTANT NOTICE [For U.S. and Canadian models] The serial number for this equipmentis located on the rear panel. Please write "_hlsserial number on your enclosedwarranty card andkeep it in a securearea. This is for your security. "This product complies with the Radio interference ments of the EC (European Community)Directive 87/308/EEC." LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH Only multi-voltage models are providKI with this switch. U.S., Canadian, European, U.K., and Australian models are not provided with this switch. Mains voltages in Saudi Arabia are 127V and 220V only. Never use this model with 110V setting in Saudi Arbia. The line voltage selector switch is located on the rear panel of this player. Before your player is shipped from the factory, the switch is set to the power requirements of the player's destination. Check that it is set properly before plugging the power cord into the outlet. If the voltage is not properly set or if you move to an area where the voltage requirements differ, adjust the selector switch as follows: • Use a medium-sized (flat blade) screwdriver. Insert the tip of the screwdriver into the groove of the selector switch and turn it so that the power voltage making of your area points to the arrow. requireVOLTAGE SE LECTOR THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND ] THEREFOREDOES NOT SEPARATETHE UNIT FROM MAINS POWERIN STANDBY POSITION. PIONEER" The Art of Entertainment IMPORTANT 1 CAUTION The lightning triangle, flash with is intended uninsulated enclosur arrowhead, to ater_ ttle "dangerous withfn user voltage" e tha_ may be of _u f ticient a risk of electric shock an equilateral to the within CAUTION: presence the magnitude The of TO product's PREVENT NOT THE REMOVE SERVICEABLE IMPORTANT apparatus see REAR connection is fitted with FACILITIES of additional Hi-Fi that the power switch power for ELECTRIC (DR SHOCK, BACK). NO DO PARTS INSIDE, SERVICE REFER SERVICING Make wires in accordance all and the signal terminals wall socket last Imake As the is oft.I mains lead Due: the following Neutral Browm Live colours apparatus of the may not marking identifying as f otIOWS: the within User an equilateral TD triangle to the presence is of important Iservicing) instructions the appliance in PERSONNEL. this with point to alert operating and mairltenan_te the riterature accompanying The wire which is co,cured blue the terminal which [s marked coloured black The outlet(s), The exclamation intended USER- FOR USE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM convenient component(s). connections to the AC ougetls) first. Connect _he _lug to the sure 2 AC mains PANEL OF to constitute to persons QUALIFIED If the RISK CDVER are coloured to in wire the co_oured code: DO not three wires in tile mains correspond the lead with terminals which the in your plog crown he connected the letter N must be connected which is marked with the either wire earth letter to or L or red, connect pin to the terminal of a plucJ Equipment plug. of this coloured is coloured terminal mus! with sold in the U,K. is not supplied with a power proceed SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS instructions Qperated, RETAIN - should Ag -- The be reIained HEED WARNING the safety and before operating operating for future - All warnings operating on the appgance instructions should be adhered to should MOISTURE near water washbowl, LOCATION stable WALL for kitchen laundry - The location. appliance OR CEILING not The proper should - appliance ventgatlon. The For the that may block the ventilation in a built in installation, such -- The heat appliance sources stoves, that POWER or produce SOURCES nected to should such other as The a power be walked routed on against or them convenience they exit POLARIZATION vided - with following - so that Pay plugs, where If your instructions This will fit into the safety feature not be congo- he se rviced by a Pioneer center or quafified are unable only Objects have (he appliance The appliance your safety purpose CLEANING with dean other - outlet, of the polarized appliance should volatile 2 <PRB1142> liquids since they the plug fallen, has or fiquid been has appliance service when: exposed US.A, Code, ANSI/NFPA and supporting dam- wire to an antenna spiged Lnto CART 70-1984, structure, of [heappliancedoesnotappeattooperatenormally built Electrical provides grounding unit, and National grounding discharge tO grounding surges informaof the mast of the lead-in size of grounding antenna discharge electrodes, and unk, require- ments for the grounding electrode See Fig A, - An appfiance and cart combination should he moved with care Quick stops, excessive force, uneven surfaces may cause the appfiance and combination to overturn. to rain or exhibits a marked change in performance. The appliance has been d_oppe_ or the enclosure - The the appliance ting instructions nearest Pioneer user should beyond that not attempt described and cart to service in [he opera- For all other servicing, conta¢I authorized service center. Ihe NEC . or to cords at the point product is please read is This to insert the _" GROUND_ pro _ may ANTENNA DISCHARGE the INEC SECTION UNIT 810 GROUNDING is a 20) defeat cleaned corrode CONDUCTORS 810 plug S the POWER SERVICE GROUNDING plug be IN WIRE equipped one way. not ANTENNA LEAD CLAMP Do 810 of the No an so as to provide voltage to proper location conneetlon if an outside ter rT=inal, be sure is grounded against section respect conductors, has been been system In the tion with a uthorized personnel or [o be ELECTRODE SYSTEM only a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or cabinet En The obs(;lete cord antenna some protection up static charges. not spilled • fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug If the plug shoulP still fall to fit, contact your electrician to replace service power-supply the un- be taken are should current line plug (a plug than the other) This plug outlet fall and liquids cords upon and product if you should left - antenna damaged type likely placed plug, power do not when to the from supply are purchased with a polarized alternating having one blade wider the attention power outlet through openings SERVICE The appliance a polarized the GROUNDING is connected or as marked receptacles, the from enclosure REQUIRING The OUTDDDRANTENNA appliance registers, should of items particular be located of the amplifiers) Power they by from away heat only obiects the SERVICING of air through instructions pinched appliance situated appliance PROTECTION should flow cord • SO with ru g, or simiiar [including supply scribed in the operating en the appliance POWER-CORD be • openmgs; or. as a bookcase radiators, abptiances heat. - sofa, the • appfiance interfere example, not be situated surface placed may impede openings. • in a be situated not should or cabinet that the ventilation base- ceiling should does on a bed, a bathtub, installed or should tenna power aged. be to a waft or position into DAMAGE not in a wet antenna lines, - The be unplugged so that in etc. MOUNTING that its location near tub, pool, be mounted - appliance example, sink, a swirnmlng VENTILATION HEAT The or near should its -- power used for a long period of time OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Care in use - An ou [door from PERIODS should and WATER ment, LINES away instructions and be used is reference. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating structions should be followed, AND POWER the appliance NONUSE INSTRUCTIONS should the be read the FIG. A (NEC ART 250, PART HI - 211 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE [FOR EUROPEAN i i AND U.K. MODELS] The following caution label appear on your player. 'l i , CAUTION Location: r_ar of the player This product contains a laser diode of higher class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. [FOR U.S. CAUTION • MODEL] Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous exposure, The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. • radiation i i INFORMATION TO USER [FOR This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and _f not installed and used propeay, that is, in strict accordance with the manLJfacturer's instruot;ons, may Cause interference ti_n. It has heel1 the limits fo_ a Class with specifications the Rules. which tection against lation. However, will not occur are to Wpe {_sted radio _tld and a computing such there to J provide interference of Part 15 reasonable that installation with 'accordance in a _esidentia_ is no guarantee in a particular r_'c_- to comply clerics'in in Subpart designed t_ewsion found of FCC U.S. MODEL] If this ing the equipment equipment does cause off and _n, television try to c_vrect feceptiOnr t_ inteHerence which can fOllOwing • reorient measu:es: the receiving interference the user radio !_o is encourllged o by be one determined m mo_e by of turfit antenna / pro- • • relocate this equipment with respect move Ibis equipment away from the instal- • plug this equ=pmen interference to I I to the recelv_r receiver equipment into a different outlet so and receiver are on ddferet_ branch lh_at cir- It necessary, the experlenced radio/television should consult the technician dealer for or an additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federa_ Communications Commission helpful: "'How to Problems" This Identify booklet is Printing Office, 004o000_003t_5-_, and Resolve avagable Radio-TV from Washington. the 0 C, interference US Government 204OZ. Stock No to units which will , cuits The above be [For Canadian user Operated it_struclions in the apply Umted only States model] This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communication s. POWER-CORD i. CAUTION Handle the power cord by the plug, Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause e short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniiure, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or t_e it with other cords. The power cords should damaged be routed such that they are not likely Dower cord can cause fire or give you to be stepped on. A an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement, 3 <PRB1142> En i PUTBATTERIES INTOTHEREMOTECONTROL I CONTENTS UNIT(Pl -M550/PDM455iPD-M453only) CONFIRM SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ............................... 4 PUT BATTERIES INTO THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT .... 4 CAUTIONS REGARDING HANDLING ................................ 5 CONNECTIONS ................................................................. 6 BEFORE OPERATING THE PLAYER .................................. 6 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS ............................... 8 BASIC OPERATION .......................................................... 10 To play a compact disc ................................................... 10 To stop playback and take out the magazine ................. 10 Time display ................................................................... 11 VARIOUS OPERATIONS .................................................. 11 Disc search - To search for a particular disc .................. 11 Track search - To search for a particular track ............... 11 Manual search - To search for a particular passage ....... 12 To repeat playback (repeat play) .................................... 12 Random playback - To play all tracks in random order ... 12 Magazine Hi-Lite Scan ................................................... 12 Adjusting the sound volume (PD-M550/PD-M455/ PD-M453 only) ............................................................... 13 ADLC (Automatic Digital Level Controller) ..................... 13 TO PLAY ONLY DESIRED TRACKS/DISCS ...................... 14 Program playback - To program tracks/discs in desired order .............................................................. 14 Programming a pause .................................................... 15 To clear all of the program contents .............................. 15 To erase a program (PD-M550/PD-M455 /PD-M453 only) .............................................................. 15 To check the program contents (PD-M550/PD-M455 /PD-M453 only) .............................................................. 15 To modify the program contents (PD-M550/PD-M455 /PD-M453 only) .............................................................. 15 Delete program playback - To delete undesired tracks/discs .................................................................... 16 To clear all of the delete program contents ................... 16 CONVENIENT OPERATION FOR RECORDING ............... 17 Compu program editing (Computer allocated program editing) ........................................................................... 17 Time fade editing ........................................................... 18 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................... 19 SPECIFICATIONS ................................................ Back cover I PD-M550 i I PD-M455/_D-M453 % % Open the lid oi the battery compartmenton the rear of the remote control unit, aind insert the batteries, taking care to align the (+) and ( - ) polarities correctly. NOTE: • • In order to iprevent battery leakage, remove the batteries when not using t_e remote control unit for an extended period (one month or r_ore). In the event of battery leakage, carefully wipe away any _attery fluid inside the compartment, and replace the batteries _'th new ones. Do not allow books or other objects to rest on top of the remote control unit, since the buttons may be depressed, causing faster exhaustion of the batteries. Incorrect use of batteries may cause leakage or rupture. Always be f_ure to follow these guidelines: A. Always iinsert batteries into the battery compartment correetl'_ matching the positive (_) and negative C) polarities, as shown by the display inside the compa_ment. B. Never mix new and used batteries. C. Batteries of the same size may have different voltages, dependipg on brand. Do not mix different brands of batterie S. CONFIRM SUPPLIEDACCESSORIES Q 0 ® PD-M550 PD-M455/ PD-M453 _) (_) Control cord x 1 PD-M550/pD-M455/PD-M453 (U.S. and Canadian models only: Not available with models for military zo#es (multi-voltage types)) PD-M450 {all models) (_) Remote cCntrol unit x 1 (PD-M550/PD-M455/PD-M453 only) @ ® 4 <PRB1142> En 6-Compec_ Disc Magazine x 1 (Called 6-disc magazine in the explanatory text.) NOTE: ' The supplied 6-disc magazine is for 12 cm discs only. Output cord x 1 ® (_) AAA/R03 only) dry cell batteries x 2 (PD-M550/PD-M455/PD-M453 J I CAUTIONSREGARDINGHANDLING I Location Install the Cleanin_ ! discs player in a well ventilated location where it • will not be exposed to high temperature or humidity. Do not install the player in a location which is exposed to direct rays of the sun, or near stoves or radiators. Excessive heat can J The pres_'nce of fingerprints or smudges on the surface of the disc will r at directly affect the recorded signals, but depending on the d _gree of contamination, the brightness of the light reflected from the signal surfaces may be reduced, causing degradat/_ ,n of sound quality. Always keep your discs clean by wiping th ,m gently with a soft cloth from the inner edge toward the outer )eriphery. adversely affect the cabinet end internal components. Also. installation of the player in a damp or dusty environment may result in malfunction or accident• (Alsoavoid installation near cookers etc.. where the player may be exposed to smoke from oil, steam or heat.) • if a disc bffcomes very dirty, dip a soft cloth in water, end after wringing itlout well, wipe the dirt away gently, and then remove any water _lrops with another soft, dry cloth, m Do not use_record cleaning sprays or anti-statlc agents on discs• Also, neve I clean discs with benzene, thinner, or other volatile solvents, slnce damage to the disc surface may result. .,,Precautions regarding installation s Placing and using the compact disc player for long periods on heat-generating sources such as amplifiers will affect performance. Avoid placing the player on heat-generating sources. • • • Install this compact disc player as far as possible from tuners and TV sets. A compact disc player installed in close proximity to such equipment, may cause noise or degradation of the picture. Such noise may be particularly noticeable when an indoor • antenna is used. In such a case, make use of an outdoor antenna, or turn off power to the compact disc player. Please place this unit on a level surface• l Condensation ! (Storing without • J • When this unit is brought into a warm room from previously cold surroundings or when the room temperature rises sharply, condensation may form inside, and the unit may not be able to attain its full performance. In cases like this, allow the unit to stand for about an hour or raise the room temperature gradually. /_ ";'1 7. ' using the 6-disc magazine) Discaarem_deofthesamekindsofplasticusedforconventionai analog audilo records. 8e careful not to allow discs to warp; always starve discs in their cases vertically, avoiding locations with high Neat or humidly, or extremely low temperatures• Avoid leavir_g discs in cars, since the seat of a car in direct sunlight can'I become unbelievably hot, Always roe d and abide by the precautionary notes listed on disc labels. L/-,,-" ( CO lens cleaner l The player's pi?kup [ens should not become dirty in normal use, but is for some reason it should malfunction due to soiling, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center, Lens cleaners for CD players are commercially available, but special care should be exercised in their use since some may cause damage to the lens, i ( Cleaning tl_e player and the magazine ! / To clean the PLAYER and the MAGAZINE wipe with a soft, dry cloth. For stubl_om dirt, wet a soft cloth with a mild detergent solution, wnng well, then wipe off the dirt. Also use a dry cloth to wipe "_hesurfac_ dry, Do not use volatile liquids such as benzene and thinner which are harmful to the unit. I 5 <PRB! 142> En CONNECTIONS • Make sure that all of the components F Red_ are turned off before making connections. Output c///ord White f CD ,ayo Poworoo,d / Cassette deck / CD-DECK SYNCHRO cord Making connections [] Connect the OUTPUT jacks of this unit to the input jacks (CD or AUX) of the amplifier, Make sure that the white plugs are connected to the left (L) jacks and the red plugs to the right (R) jacks. • Be sure not to connect this unit to the amplifier's PHONO jacks, as sound will be distorted and normal playback will not be possible. Connect the power cord to a household AC wall outlet or an AC outlet on your amplifier. Make sure plugs are inserted fully into the jacks and wall outlet. [] • CD-Dack synchro function If you have a Pioneer cassette deck provided with the CD-Deck synchro function, connect the CD-DECK SYNCHRO jacks of the CD player and cassette deck, With this function, synchro recording can be carded out between player and deck. • For details on connections and operation, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the cassette deck. • The CD-DECK SYNCHRO cord is not supplied with the CD player. r Dmote control with amplifier 1hat has the [] mark System a Pioneer stereo (Available wit the PD-M450 and U.S. and Canadian models of the PD-M550/PD M455/PD-M453 only: Not available with models for military zone,' (multi-voltage types)) When • Pior ear stereo amplifier bearing the [] mark is used, connect the ;ONTROL IN jack on the rear panel of the CD player to the CONT _OL OUT jack of the amplifier. This witl enable the CD player to be controlled using the remote control unit supplied with the ster, Jo amplifier, If you do not plan to use this feature, it is not necess Jry to connect CONTROL IN/OUT jacks. • The contr( ,I cord is supplied with the CD player. • The ramp1 • control unit supplied with the amplifier can be used to control Slay, Stop, Pause, Track!Disc Search and Disc Change operation.' • For instru ;tions regarding connections and operation, refer to the opera ling instruction manual provided with your stereo amplifier. NOTES: • When a o _ntrol cord is connected to the player's CONTROL IN jack, dire€ ! control of the player with the remote control unit is not possfl ,le. Operate the player with the remote control unit by aiming ¢tat the amplifier. • Be sure t( connect both of the control cord's plugs securely to the CONT _OL tN and CONTROL OUT terminals. Do not connect nd of the cable. only one • Be sure t_ turn off the power of the ampfifier when connecting the poweJ cord and output cord, BEFOREOPERATINGTHE PLAYER CARE OF DISCS • • With this player, use (Optical audio digital When holding discs, the edges, or by one DIGITAL 6 <PRB1142> En AUDIO discs which display the mark shown below. discs.) do not touch their signal surfaces. Hold by edge and the center hole, • Do not affix gummed labels or tape to the label surfaces. Also, do not scratch or damage the label • Discs rotate at high speed inside the damaged [cracked or warped) discs. player. Do not use BEFOREOPERATINGTHEPLAYER NOTE: • In order I play an 8-cm CD you will need a special Multi-Play Magazine (JD-MI08, JD-M308) which is sold separately. Be sure to re ad thoroughly the Operating Instructions before using 1 • • • 8,cm CD, daptors It is pose, tie that even an adaptor which meets recommended standard D specifications wil! not be usable with tt_ CD player. It is recor _mended that the special Multi-Play Magazine 1JDM108, JD _4308) be used. Never Ioaqt an 8-cm CD or its adaptor into a standard 12-cm magazine. This may seriously damage the CD player, Do not in.,err only an 8-cm disc and adaptor into the supplied magazine,, INSERT DI $CS INTO THE 6-DISC MAGAZINE 2 Insert any dis_s which you may have into the supplied magazine. Up to six disc_ may be inserted, The numbering of the discs begins with 1 at the topmost tray, and then increases in order from 2 to 6 for the lower tl'aya. The magazine has a window through which the pulled-out dis_ tray can be checked. Even during playback, the number of the disc being played back can be checked through this window. 1 2 3 4 Pull ou_only one disctray. Positioq discs with the label side downward. Put theldisc tray back as it was originally. Insert other discs by repeating steps I to 3. CAUTION: • Please mak • • • sure to only pull out one disc tray at a time. (when a disc tray I as been pulled out, do not pull out other disc trays.) Ifdiscs are inserted label side upward, it will not be possible for them to be )layed. Please make sure to insert them with the label side d )wnward. Objects ot er than discs (song cards, explanations of disc contents, et ;.), must never be inserted into the disc trays. Do not touc the playing surface of discs (iridescent side) with hands or fin era. AFFIXING B "CB A • B f--A-H • • For U.S. customers only You may purchase additional Pioneer six-compact-disc magazines from your dealer. If however, they are not avairable at your dealer in the United S_ates, you may order from: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. 2265 East 220th Street P.O. Box 1760, Long Beach CA. 90801-1760 ABELS TO THE MAGAZINE AJways art ch the labeJs provided in the designated locations, Correct op, _ration may not be possible if labels or tape are attached in 3that locations, The followiJ Dgare convenient ways of using labels: A: For title 3 B: For dis( names C: For ¢laEsification Do not atta, ;h labels on top of other labels, Additional available as M108, JD-IV Please use t lagazines identical to the one supplied are options (*JD-M100, JD-M200, JD-M300, JD308). 1am to make your own disc library, with separate magazines f >reach artist or genre. * JD-M100/JD. M2OO/JD-M300 ......... Magazine for 12-cm discs JD-M 108/JD, M308 ........................... Magazine for 8-cm discs NOTE: Do not load B-c_n discs into the magazine for 12-cm discs. I Phone #(800)421-1404 7 <PR81142> En NAMES AND FUNCTIONSOF PARTS l PD-M550 PD-M455 I! PD-M453/PD-M450 FRONT PANEL O POWER STANDBY/ON switch and STANDBY indicator @ REPEl ,'I" button (_ RAND C)M PLAY button (_ AUTO FADER button @ HI-LIT -."SCAN button TIME button O Remote sensor (PD-M550/PD-M455/PD-M453 _ Stop ! ,utton (ll) @ Pause button (11) only) _ Receives the signal from the remote control unit. • The PD-M450 is not equipped with the remote sensor. @ Disc number buttons (DISC 1 - DISC 6) _) PGM (program) button (_ TRACK NUMBER/Digit (PD-M550 only) TIME FADE EDIT button buttons (1-10, +10,_20) Manu; |1search buttons (<1</1_) Play b ,_tton (1_-) _) Track ;earch buttons (I<I_I/I_IH) _ ADLC Automatic Digital Level Controller) button _ DELE7 'E button _) EJECT button (_A) (_ HeadF hones jack (PHONES) (PD-M550/PD-M455 only) COMF U PGM EDIT button (_ Magazine insertion slot _) Head ,hones volume M550 PD-M455 only) 8 <PRB1142> En (PHONES LEVEL) (PD- PD-M550 PD-M455/PD-M453 DI Ill @ O =:_ _j- @ @ @ ® @ ® (# @ ® @ REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (PD-M550/PD-M455/PDM453 only) Remote control buttons with the same names or marks as buttons on the front panel of the player control the same operations as the corresponding front panel buttons. (_ POWER button ADLC (Automatic Digital Level Controller) button MANUAL search buttons ( _ / IH_ ) (_ TRACK search buttons [ _ / _ ) PAUSE button ( li ) (_ STOP button ( II ) (_ Track number/Digit buttons (1-10, +10, _ 20) (PD-M550 only) PGM (program) button (_ CHECK button DISC NUMBER buttons ( 1 - 6 ) OUTPUT LEVEL buttons ( +/- ) RANDOM PLAY button (_ HI-LITE SCAN button (_ PLAY button ( I_ ) (_ DELETE button REMOTE C DNTROL OPERATIONS M455/PD.It 1453 only) (PD-M550/PD- the remote control unit, point the unit's infrared When operatin signal transmitl r at the remote control receiver (REMOTE SENSOR) on the front par el of the player. The remote control unit can be used within a range o =about 7 meters (23 feet) from the remote sensor, and within angles c Fup to about 30 degrees. NOTE: If the remote c_,ntrol sensor window is in a position where it receives strong light su{ h as sunlight or fluorescent light, control may not be possible. Notes for PD-JVI460: Operate the =D-M450 using the remote control unit which accompanies e amplifier. (See page 6.) (_ CLEAR button FADER button (PD-M455/PD-M453 only) 9 <PR81142> En BASICOPERATION ! To play _ compact disc PD-M550 1 Turn on the power to the player. 2 Insert magazine, pushing it in until a click sound heard. • 1 2 PD-M455/ (PD.M4531 PD-M450) 3 • 3 Dil ! - ml i Insert _ediscs to be played into the magazine beforehand. (Refer 1o "BEFORE OPERATING THE PLAYER" on page 6.) When the power is turned off, inserting a magazine autom_ tically turns on the power (Automatic Power On functio_ i). Press I_ to start playback. I IIIll ,.I.t *: PD-M455/PD-M453 only **: PD-M455 only ** 1 To pause pla tback temporarily: Pressll. The I indicator lights and playback is paused at that point. Pressing II a_ ain or I_ resumes playback from the position where pause mode_ vas entered. To stop playl _ack: Press •. Th_ player returns to the beginning of the first track on the disc at w_ ich playback was stopped. If • is pressed twice, the player retum_ to the beginning of the first track on the first disc and enters st( ,p mode. POWER STANDBY/ON 2 NOTE: When the po_ ver is turned off while a magazine is in the player, the player memol rzes which disc was played just before the power was turnedoff. Th is, when the power is next turned on, pressing the play button starts _layback from the first track on the memorized disc. To stop 3 @@@@@@ and take out the magazine j NOTE: Dome mode llows you to see variation of the display. To enter the within 1 second without dome mode, _ress POWER and then _ inserting the i _agazine. To exit demo mode, insert the magazine or press any but "on. PLAY D layback Press EJECT, remove the magazine, and then press POWER to turn off the pc wer, Even when t_ e power is turned off, the magazine will be ejected by pressing E, IECT. (Power Down Eject) ' Cautions r agarding handling of magazines U PAUSE: • PAUSE n • • • • • STOP: -- When insc rting a magazine into the player, make sure that the direction o insertion is correct. After use, store in the case provided. Do not place in locations subjected :o high temperatures or exposed to direct sunlight. Do not tak magazines apart. Be careful not to drop, or hit magazines against things. Also do not apply., trong force to trays which have been withdrawn. of benzene, thinner, insecticide or other volatile Applicatior liquids to a magazine may damage the surface, so keep magazines 'away from such substances, STOP a Operations indicated by the [ _ ] mark are performed with the remote control unit. (PD-M550/PD-M455/PD-M453 only) I[_t11111"a_ k, l0 <PRB1142> En BASIC OPERATION Timer playback By using a commercially available audio timer, it is possible to initiate playback at any time automatically, 1. Insert a magazine into the magazine slot. 2. Set the time at which you wish playback to begin. The timer will supp{y power to both the amplifier and the p{ayer at the preset time, turning all the components on and initiating the playback mode, Playback starts from the first track on the first disc. } Time displ, y During playback, )ressing the TIME button changes the time display in the following ,' equence: (_) Time (elapsed playback time of the track being playe J) "_ (_) Remain (remair_ing p_ayback time of the track being playe, I) --* @ AL Remain (remaining playback time from the playing point lo the end of the disc) --* @ Total (total playback time of the disc). • With track N, ,. 24 or more, the Remain time ® cannot be displayed. • During progra m playback, delete program playback, random ptayback or de lete random playback, AL Rema(n time _) cannot be displayed. • During Progral n playback, the number of program steps can be displayed witt" the Total setting @. Caution: • Do not unplug the power cord or do not turn off the power with an audio timer during playback, as this could result in damage to the disc. • ! If a power failure occurs while the power is turned off (standby mode), the power is automatically turned on with timer playback function when the power is supplied. THEREFORE, DISCONNECT THE AC POWER CORD WHEN THE PLAYER IS NOT USED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. ® ® I (_ t T_ME _ O -- I I-- (PD- -- _ (PD-M455i PD-M450) (_ U q so J VARIOUSOPERATIONS To search for tra¢l No. from 1 to 10, simply press the corresponding buttons (_- 1L!_0J).To search for track N._or above, use __OJ. To search f :)r track No. 20 or above u_. LTJ Example To enter track No. 17: [_, To, [_][[_:_ rater track track No. No. 23: 30: _ To 4rater as 0, • When entering 20 or above, [_]functions • When _ O• _ is pressed, the digit button to be next entered should be pressed within 5 secor_ds. I Disc search - To search for a particular disc During playback or stop mode PD-M550 1 toJsc1Io=sc__DISC 3 [ alSO _t OISC _tD_SC S 2 3 DISC NUMBER 4 5 PD-M455/PD*M453 DISC NUMBEFt 6 ] NOTE: t During program [ layback, the track search can not be operated with the TRACK A UMBER button. During playba_ k or pause mode TRACK SEARCH PD-M550 When DISC NUMBER (DISC 1 - DISC 61 is pressed, the player searches for the specified disc and playback start& from the beginning of that disc. NOTES: / • If "dISC" appears on the display, you have pressed the disc number of a tray which does not contain a disc. w During program playback, Disc Search cannot be carried out. I Track search - To search for a particular track } During playback or stop mode (PD-M550 only) { 1 I 2 I 3 I +10 I] [I 7 I a I s I lolJ /2 I '_ ] ES ESI '11 PD-M455 (PD-M45&/ PD-M450) _ _< I _ I1 ._ When _ is pre,' _ed once, playback advances to the beginning of the next track. VVI_enthis button is kept pressed, playback advances to successive trac s on the disc. When _ is pros sod once, playback returns to the beginning of the track being pie fed. When this button is kept pressed, p{ayback returns to earlier tl acks on the disc. • For PD-M550/F 3-M455/PD-M453, the _ or _ button on the remote control unit can be used. NOTES: • During normal, #ayback, Track Search can be carried out on one disc only. orl_,l button can be used to = During progran , playback, the _ select the pro_ "ammed track. [t_agttt_ L 11 <PRB1142> En VARIOUS OPERATIONS Manual search - To search for a particular passage 1 ........ Rando _t playback J rander _ order - To play all tracks in During playback or pause mode RANDOM PD-M550 PD-M455 MANUAL I "_ I PLAY (PD-M453/PD-M450) SEARCH v_ /9 ='_""""'l W Press RAN_OM PLAY, The RANDOM indicator lights and all tracks on all discs[are played in a random order. To play tra#ks other than the deleted tracks in a random order. press RAk_DOM PLAY after carrying out the Delete Program procedure. See "Delete Program Playback" on page 16. i MANUAL /? i i While _ is kept pressed, playback rapidly advances toward the end of the disc. When playback reaches the end of the disc, the player enters pause mode and "End" is displayed. While _ is kept pressed, playback rapidly reverses toward the beginning of the disc. I Mag azi_le Hi'L"e scan J I When the desired passage is reached, release _ of" _1. The player enters original mode (playback or pause) where _ or _1 is released. ] During stop mode SCAN W HI-LITE NOTES: • During normal playback, Manual Search can be carried out on one disc only. • During program playback, Manual Search can be carried out in one program step only. I i / When HI-LIrE SCAN is pressed once during stop mode, playback starts from _point I minute after the beginning of the first track, and the first trec_ of each disc is played for about 10 seconds. The DISC SCAN indic,_tor blinks during Disc Scan mode. After the first tracks of all discs are scanned, the player enters stop mode. To repeat playback (repeat play): To repeatedly REPEAT [] J play the displayed track, press REPEAT once. The indicator lights. The REPEAT button can be pressed in any playback mode. To repeatedly play all tracks on all of the discs in normal playback mode or in the specified playback mode (Program playback, Delete program playback or Random playback), press REPEAT twice. The REPEAT indicator lights. • To exit repeat mode, press REPEAT so that the REPEAT [] or REPEAT indicator goes off. 12 <PRB1142> En When HI-LI" - SCAN is pressed twice during stop mode, playback starts from a _olnt 1 minute after the beginning of the track, and each track is playe Ifor about 10 seconds. The SCAN indicator blinks during Track Scan r _ode. After all tracks of all discs are scanned, the player enters stop node. To exit Ma_ azine Hi-Ute Scan mode Press e, i_, I )isc number(DISC1 - DISC6) or TRACK NUMBER (1-10, +10, >20) When I_ is pressed, normal playback starts from the current poin • When DISC1-DISC 6 or TRACK NUMBER (PD-M550 only) is pre ;sed, the selected disc or track is played from the beginning, NOTES: , • Hi-Lira S, :ancan be carried out from the desired elapsed time of the track During playback, press HI-LITE SCAN at the point you want to ;tart Hi-Lite Scan playback. The player memorizes the minute a _dsecond of the point and Track Scan playback is carried out from the memorized minute and second on each track. • Each tim HI-LITE SCAN ispressed, the mode switches be tween Disc Sca and Track Scan. • Program. ning of only desired tracks is possible during Track Scan playback See "Direct program" on page 14. • During Tr, ick Scan playback, you can skip to the desired track with or _ _L • WhenRE =EAT is pressed, Hi-Lite Scan playback will be tepee ted. • Whenpla fback time of a track is less than one minute or is shorter than men orized time, Hi,L/te Scan playback is carried out from the beginnin_ of the track for about 10 seconds. When pl_ _'back time of a track is less than 10 seconds, the track is played rrorn the beginning to the end. VARIOUS OPERATIONS AC power ¢o_d connection and functions Some function,s cannot be carried out depending on the connection I M455/PD-M453 Adjusting the sound only) volume (PD-M550/PD- of AC powe r c_rd. I L Function I /2 _ O_PUT WhentheACpower cord is connected to the unswitched outlet of anamplifier or wall outlet. When the AC power cord is connected to the switched outlet of an amplifier or audio timer, Timer playbacl No Yes Program mere _ry Yes No Yes No Yes No LEVEL i Press OUTPUT LEVEL "-" or "+" to adjust the output level. The output level can be adjusted between 0 dB end -25 dB in steps of 1 dB. • The output level at the OUTPUT jacks and PHONES jack will be adjusted simultaneously. l Delete memory program Outputlevelm Jmory For details, refe I to the description of each function of this Operating Instructions. ADLC (Automatic Digital Level Controller) 1 When the difference of recording level between discs is noticeable, the volume level should be adjusted for each disc, especially during program playback or random playback whose tracks are selected between 2 discs or more. In such cases, pressing ADLC automatically sets the output level to the proper level. When ADLC is turned on, the ADLC indicator lights. • ToturnoffADLC, pressAOLCsothattheADLCindicatorgoesoff. • With some selections, sound becomes unnatural. In such cases, turn off ADLC. PD-M550/PD-M455 PD-M450/PD-M453 ADLC C22] NOTES (PD-M550/PD-M455/PD-M453 only}: • The setting of the OUTPUT LEVEL buttons am canceled when ADLC is turned on. • When ADLC is turned on, the OUTPUT LEVEL buttons cannot be opera ted. ]3 <PRB1142> En TO PLAYONLYDESIREDTRACKS/DISCS I I PD-M550 1,3 3 r fin Pr°graln des !! edplayback" order T° pr°gram tracksldiscs i 1 2 53 PD-M455 (PD-M453/ PD-M450) 2 * During stop mode, press the Program button. The PR( IGRAM indicator lights. Press ;he Disc number button which contains 1,3 3 R_ o 3 *: PD-M455/PD-M453 **: PD-M455 only 1 Press _ 5 PGM DISC3 DSC4 D_SC5 so that the desired track No. DISC6_ Repea t steps programmed. 2 and 3 for other tracks to be Press I_. The t_a_ks are played in the programmed order. When all programi'ned tracks have been played the payer enters stop mode. I IDISC2 button button aan be used. Enter the desired track No. with the TRACK NUMBER/Digit button. IInthis case, it is not necessary to press PGM. PD-M455(PD-M453/PD-M450) 4 DISC1 or _ appearF on the display and press the Program button. For PD-M550 only: Instead of the _ or _ button, the TRACK NUMBER/Digit only PD-M550 the track_ be programmed. To prog am entire discs, enter the desired disc numbers with the Disc number buttons and go to step 4. • Whe_ the Disc number button is pressed, "AL" (all tracks} appears on the display. 8 2 3 To stopP •ogram playback: Press II. F-_ E--I F-7 DISC NUMBER 4 5 6 EEl3r-Z EEl Program To go;to I_1. • To ente_ track No. 11 or above with the TRACK NUMBERIDigit buttons, lsee "Track Search" on page 11. Each tinge a track is programmed, the display will show the progremrned number. # I, the m)gazine is in the player, the program contents will not be erased even if the power is turned off. • PD-M550 • -, {c q containing up to 32 steps can be created. the previous or next step in a program, press 14t1<1 or • • I or TRACK NUMBER ©@P-l@ @@41@ Programm!ng while listening to playback (PD-M550 only) During no_mal playback or program playback, you can program the desired trac4ks. Enter the disc No, and track No. with DISC NUMBER and TRACK_ NUMBER PROGRA_indicator buttons during program mode. (While the lights,) NOTE: During Delete programming or Time fade editing the Program button ,"F PD-M455(PD-M453!PD-M 450) TRACK SEARCH • For PD-M550 or PD-M455,the PGM and I<_/l_J-I buttons on the remote control unit can also be used. cannot be dperated. i Direct Program During normal playback or Magazine Hi-Lite Scan playback, the track being playe_l can be programmed. 1. Press _h_eProgram button to enter the program mode. 2. To searqh for a desired track during normal playback, it is possible to skip t(p succeeding tracks by pressing _ or _ button. Also, Magazin!e Hi-Lite Scan function can be used to move from track to track thrpugh the disc. 3. If you Wish to program the track currently playing, press the Progra_ button while the track is playing. • Direct plogramming is not possible during program playback, PLAY [,mmm'e',J k,, )4 <PRB1142> En TO PLAY ONLY DESIRED TRACKS/DISCS I Programming i I a pause Inserting a pause in your program can be very useful when carrying out recording. Press II instead of entering a track number. "PA" appears on the display panel. • For example, when recording on both sides of a cassette tape, if you p_ogram a pause after the last track to be recorded on the first side, program playback will pause at that point to allow you to switch tape sides. To resume program playback after the player enters pause mode, press II. Notes: I gp A pause inserted in a program is counted as one step. If a pause [s programmed as the last step of a program, player will not enter the pause mode. I To clear all of the program contents ® £1 @@ I i CHECK the -_ During program mode, set the ptayer to stop mode and press CHECK. The prpgram contents will be displayed in the programmed order, • After confi_fming the last program step, the display will show "O-O0" ,,,, i CC] (_) ® P- @ 3-D'V P- 0_ @ @ @@ " SlOP ® i-u9 @ "_ I@ ..... s A pause can be programmed only when the program pn_cedure is performed under stop mode. • A pause cannot be programmed at the beginning of a program (P-01), and two pauses cannot be programmed one after the other. • • [ "[ -.... I To checkithe program contents (PD-M550/ PD-M455/PD-M453 only) I To modi_ithe program contents (PD-M550/PDM455/PD-M453 only) D ,_ @ @ @ @ PD-M550 During stop mode, press e. When the magazine is ejected, the program contents cleared. will be 5 7 DISC NUMBER TRACK NUMBER PD-M455/pDiM453 ..,.o 'Aac",r I To erase a program M453 only) (PD-M550/PD-M455/PD- F-7 CLEAR TRACK .... ,_ ECI -"- P- 2 t CLEAR During program mode, set the player to stop mode and press CHECK so that the program step to be corrected appears on the display, 2. To correct th disc NO., enter the new disc No. with the DISC NUMBER bu tons. For PD-M550, enter the new track No. with the TRACK I JUMBER/Digit buttons. For PD-M45B/PD-M453, dPress _1so that the the new disc No, appears on the isplay. For )xample.: the programmed track No. 4 on the disc No. 3 is cha iged to track No. 7 on the disc No, 5, using the DISC NUMB -_R5 button and TRACK NUMBER 7 button (PDM550), or I_ I/1_ and PROGRAM (PD-M455/PD-M453). Repeat steps 1 and 2 to change other tracks as desired. For PD-M55C the _ or _ button can also be used to correct the track No After selecting the track No., be sure to press PGM 1, During program mode, press CLEAR on the remote control unit. The last program step is erased and the contents of the previous program step are displayed. NOTE: Contents of a program can be erased during playback as well. However, tracks preceding the currently playing track cannot be erased in this way. 15 <PRB1142> En TOPLAY ONLY DESIRED TRACKS/DISCS (Program Playback and Delete Program _layback) I 2 1.3 3 - To delete Delete[ program playback undesi_d tracks/discs PD-M550 '1 1 2 5 3 PD-M455(PD-M453/PD-M450) • li2 ° = *: PD-M455iPD-M453 3 only **: PD-M455 only 1 During stop mode, press DELETE. The DELETE indicator lights, Press,the Disc number button which contains the track to be deleted. To dateta entire discs, enter the desired disc numbers with the Disc nqmber buttons and go to step 4. When the Disc number button is pressed, "AL" (all tracks) appears on the display. Press il<HI or _ button so that the track No. to be del_d appears on the display and press DELETE. For PDI-M550 only: Instea d of the _ or IHH button, the TRACK NUMBER/Digit buttoncan be used. Enter the desired track No. with the TRACK NUMBER/Digit button.[ In this case, it is not necessary to press DELETE. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for other tracks to be deleted. 5 PD-M550 ** PD-M455(PD-M453/PD-M450) 4 5 APl_eral_cl_s other than deleted trackstdiscs are played in the order of the disc and track numbers. When tracks have been played, the player enters stop mode. To stopD_lete Press R. • 2 1 _ 3 E2:31:2:-IEZ:] D!SC NUMBER F,sc_ID,sc 2 lo,sc3 ID,sc,ID,sc s I_Jsc. • DISC NUMBER 2) 3 To enter track No. 1! or above with the Track number/Digit buttone, jsee "TraCk Search" on page 11. Tracks tq be deleted should be selected between track No, 1 and track Noi 32, If the magazine is in the player, the Delete Program contents will not be e!ased even if the power is turned off. • ] program playback: NOTE: If the Program procedure has been performed, cannot be carried out. Delete programming PD-M550 I _,-, I ,-_ IJ i /? /? To clea_ all of the delete program contents i or I ESd C5 TRACK NUMBER 7 F-I[-3[Z3 8 9 TO [Z E:::3C3 EZ] [l, /? ® /9 PD-M455 (PD_M453iPD-M450) TRACK SEARCH DELETE _ z:::::31 ® PD-M550/PD*M455/PD-M453 only CLEAR EC3 • For PD-M550, PD-M455 or PD-M453, the DELETE and buttons on the remote control unit can also be used. pLAY 0 /9 1G <PRB1142> En (_) During siop mode_ press II. ® When thhe magazine cleared. is ejected, the program contents will be (_ Press CL+EAR on the remote control unit during stop mode or play mo_e, When CLEAR is pressed during Delete Program playbaCkJmode, the player enters normal playback mode. (PDM550/PD-M455/PD-M453 only) I CONVENIENTOPERATIONFOR RECORDING i Compu program editing (Computer allocated program editing) 1,3 PD-M550 I Tracks are selected for both sides of the tape, 3 3 PD-M455 (PD-M453/ PD-M450} ,3 •%T= *: PD-M455/PD-M453 **: PD-M455 only only 1 During 2 3 Select the disc No. with the Disc number button. Press _ or _ so that the desired playing time appears _n the display and press COMPU PGM EDIT. Each time _ is pressed, the time will be changed inthe following sequence: 46 *-* 54--p 60 --* 74--* 90 (m inutes). With _,il_l,the time wilt be chaniged in the reverse direction. For PD-M550 only: instead of !the _ or _ button, TRACK NUMBER/Digit buttons {_J - _1} can be used. Press the 1O's digit button and l's digit button sequentially. To enter 9 minutes or tess, press _ and then the corresponding digit button. stpp mode, press COMPU PGM EDIT• The displayed time is memorized. The player now programs the tracks for the first side of the tape within half the selected playing time, programs a pause, and then programs the tracks for the second side iof the tape within half the selected playing time. After the programming is completed, the display shows all of the programmed tracks and their praying time in the programmed order. Example: The tape playing time 46 minutes is selected. • The programmed contents are displayed in the programmed order. DISC NUMBER [I :,is__lD_sc2I_sc3 I o_sc_t _lscs I oJsc_q) OISC NUMBIER First side /? • , , _b- -- lr--cJu Second side 3 PD-M550 I _ I '_ II /¢ NOTES: • Up to 32 steps can be programmed, • With discs cbntained 24 tracks or more, programming may not be correctly performed. • if the selected time is too short for any track to be programmed, programming cannot be performed. • tf you wish t& enter the time with the digit buttons after the time is already entered with _ or _ in step 3, press _] or [_ , The dfgit buttons cen now be operated (PD-M550 only). • [f the magaZine _s in the player, the contents of the Compu program editing will ndr be erased even if the power is turned oif. TRACK NUMBER _" 4 5 8 _ L C2 [2 PD*M455 (PD-M453/PD-M450) TRACK SEARCH ,,, /9 • /? For PD-M550, PD-Mt,55 or PD-M453, the I-_<ii-I_ remote control unit can also be used. button on the ]7 <PRB1142> En CONVENIENT OPERATION FOR RECORDING (Compu Program 1,3 PD-M550 INN Editing/Time Fade !Editing/One-touch I Time Fade) f_de editing Tracks arelselected within the specified time and playback pauses with a fad,-out. i Jg"-'='-N 3 .2 PD-M455 (PD-M453t PD-M450) 1 2 During stop mode, press TIME FADE EDIT. Select the disc No. with the Disc number button. 3 Press I<< 3 1,3 •%T-= *: PD-M455iPD-M453 only **: PD-M455 only PD-M455 (PD-M4531PD-M450) I so that the desired playing time Press the 10's digit button and 1's digit button sequentially. To ente_ 9 minutes Or less, press [] and then the corresponding digit burton. The displayedtime ismemorlzed. The playernow programs the trackswithinthe selectedplayingtime. *, PD-M550 or _ i appears on the display and press TIME FADE EDIT. Each time _ is pressed, the time will be changed in the following sequence: 23 _ 27 "* 30 --_37 ---*45 (minutes). With I_1_1,the time will be Changed in the reverse direction. For PDI-M550 omly: Instea d of the _ or _ button, the TRACK NUMBER/DIgit buttonls (m - _bl)can be used. T, MEFADE I1 NOTES: • • DISC NUMBER I msc11msc2 IDisc3 Imsc4 I D)SC SI ms__ II /f DISC NUMBER z7 • • If Random playback, Track Search, Disc Search or Magazine HiLite SCan is done during Time Fade Editing play, Time Fade Editing will be cleared. If a tape playing time beyond the total playing time is selected, the player cancels the Time Fade Edit mode and enter stop mode after the specified disc is played. During Time Fad_ operation, programming for Program Playback/ Delete Program Playback cannot be carried out, If the magazine Js in the player, the contents of the Time Fade Editing will not be erased even if the power is turned off. PD-M550 or TRACK NUMBER = cbcbcb@ @cbcb#S cbdhr PD-M455 (PD-M453/PD-M450) TRACK II • SEARCH I One-touch II For PD-M550, PD-M455 or PD-M453, the _ remote control unit can also be used. ® ® button on the fade Playbac_ can be started from the desired point with a fade-in and stopped _tithe desired point with a fade-out. • The Qne-touch Fadefunctioncan becarried outin Normal playback, Program playback/Delete Program playback, Random playback or Magazine Hi-Lite Scan mode. Set the player to the desired playback mode, and then perform the foil@wing procedure. (_) During pause mode, press AUTO FADER. The FADER indicator flashes iand playback starts with a fade-in. (_) During iplaybacki press AUTO FADER. The FADER indicator flashes iand playback pauses with a fade-out. • 18 <PRB1142> En For PD!M455 and PD-M453, the FADER button on the remote control Unit can also be used. I TROUBLESHOOTING i Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest PI(ONEER authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work. Probable cause Symptom Remedy Connect plug to amp(ifier or wall outlet. when • Power plug is disconnected When playback is started, it stops immediately. Pauses or stops during playback. • Disc is loaded upside down. • • Smudged on the disc, etc. • o Output cords are connected incorrectly Ioose(y. Incorrect operation of stereo amplifier. Magazine is not expelled EJECT button is pressed. No sound from outlet, or Pin plugs and/or amplifier terminals are dirty. Player is in pause mode, Load the disc correctly with the label side DOWN. Clean the smudges from the disc and then play it again, I Connect properly. • Check the settings of amplifier switches sound volume controls. • Clean away dirt. m Pressthe im-button. and I Incorrect conne_ions. D Connect to amplifier's AUX or CD terminals. Do not connect to PHONO terminals. o Pin plugs and/or amplifier terminals are dirty: Interference is being picked up from a *IV set. e Clean,way dirt. m Switch OFF TV set, or move player away from TV set. With certain discs, loud noise is produced, or play stops. • • Disc has bad scratch or warp. Disc is extremely dirty. im ReplaCe the disc. a Clean idiso. The picture of the TV screen fluctuated or FM broadcast interfered with noise, • Interference is being picked up from the CD player. e • • Dead batteries. Too far from player or wrong angle. e e • Obstruction between player and remote control unit. Sound is distorted, noise is output. i is is Remote control will not function. (PD-M 550/PD-455/PD*M453 only) Turn &ff POWER of the player, or move the player away from TV or tuner, Replace batteries. The distance between remote control unit and player should be no more than about 7 meters. The operational angle against the front panel is within 30" from right or left end of player. a Relocate remote control unit or remove obstruiction, ]9 <PRB1142> En ! SPECIFICATIONS i 1. General Type .......................................... Compact disc digital audio system Power requirements European models ................................ AC 220 -230 V, 50/60 Hz U.K. and Australian models ...................... AC 230 -:240 V, 60 Hz U.S, and Canadian models ................................ AC 120 V, 60 Hz Other models ............ AC 110/120 - 127/220/240 V (switchable), 50/60 Hz Power consumption ...................................................... Operating temperature ................................................ 12 W ÷5"C - +35*C (+41 °F - +95°F) 3.9 kg (8 Ib, 10 oz) Weight ................................................................ External dimensions PD-M550 ..................................... 420(VVJX 291(D) X 101(H) mm 16-9/16(W) X11-7/16(D) X 4{H) in PD-M455/PD-M453/PD-M450 ...... 420(W} X 291 (D) X 96(H) mm 16-9/16(W) X 11-7/t 6(D) X 3-12/16(H) in Repeat functions • 1 traokrepeat • All discs repeat • Prog_m repeat • Random play repeat • Delete play repeat • Deleterandom play repeat • Magazine Hi-Lite scan repeat Random play • Random p ey (repeat also available) • Delete random play (repeat also available) Switching display Time consumed i remaining time (track!disc), and total time Timer start ADLC 2. Audio section Frequency response .................................................. 2 Hz - 20 kHz S/N ratio .............................................. 102 dB or more (EIAJ) Dynamic range ....................................... 96 dB or more (EIAJ} Harmonic distortion ................................ 0.003% or less (EIAJ) Output voltage ......................................................................... 2.0V Wow and flutter ............................................ Limit of mesurement L+-0.001% W.PEAK) or less (EIAJ) Channels ............................................................. 2-channel (stereo) Digital level controller PD-M550/PD-M455/PD-M453 Volume control _an be done. only) One-touch fade Fad_n and fade-out possible. Time fade edit[ng Selects the tracks within the specified time. Playback pauses with a fade-out. ! 3. Output terminal Audio line output Headphone jack with Control input]output and Canadian models available with models CD-DECK SYNCHRO volume control (PD-M550/PD-M455 only) jacks (available with the PD-M450 and U.S. of the PD-M550, PD-M455 end PD-M453: Not for military zones (multi-voltage types)) jack Compu prbgram e_iting Selects the tracks for both sides within the specified time. Power ON/OFF function M550/PD_M455/PD-M453 J Automa_o (remote only) control unit provided with PD- Power On 4. Functions Number of discs to be stored - maximum 6. Power Down Eject Basic operation buttons • PLAY, PAUSE, STOP 5. Accessories • Remote control unit (PD-M550/PD-M455/PD-M453 • Size _RO3/d_ batteries (PD-M550/PD-M455/PD-M453 only) ........................................ 2 Six-compact-disk magazine ...................................................... 1 Control cord (pi'ovided with PD-M450 and U.S. and Canadian models of PD-MBsB/PD-M455/PD-M453 only: Not available with models for military zones (multi-voltage types)) ....................... 1 Output cable -..i ......................................................................... 1 Operating instrqctions .............................................................. 1 Search function • Disc search • Track search • Manual search • • Magazine Hi-Lite Scan • DISC SCAN • TRACK SCAN • • onlyl ....... 1 NOTE: Programming • Maximum 32 steps • Pause • • • Specifications and idesign subject to possible modification notice, due to imptrovements. Program check!correction (remote control unit provided with PD-M550/PD-M455/PD-M453 only) Program clear (single track or all tracks) (remote control unit provided with PD-M550/PD-M455/PD-M453 only) Delete play without The Magazine Type Multi-Play CD Players with mark and the Magazines with the same mark are compatible for 5-inch (12cm) discs. Published Copyright All rights by Pioneer Electronic Corporation. © 1991 Pioneer Electronic Corporation reserved. i PIONEER PIONEER PIONEER PIONEER PIONEER ELECTRONIC CORPORATION 4-1,Meguro 1-Chome, M_Llro*ku, Tokyo153, Japan ELECTRONICS [USA] INC. 2265 East 220th Street, Long Beach, California 913810U.S.A. P.O. BOX 1720, Long Beach. California 90801, U,S.A. ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. 505 Cochrane Drive, Markham, Ontario _3R 8E3, Canada ELECTRONIC [EUROPE] N.V. Keetberglaan1, 9120 Beveren, Belgium, TEL 03/750.05;11 ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside,Vi_toria 3195, Australia, TEL: [03] 580-9911 (92BO2WF7D16> Printed in Japan <PRB1142-B>