Technics SL-PD888, SL-PD688 compact disc changer Operating Instructions

Technics
Compact Disc Changer
SL-PD888/SL-PD688
Operating Instructions
COMPACT
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Kingdom.
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these instructions completely. Please save this manual.
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Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing this Technics product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read
these instructions carefully.
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A
BEOOKCASE, BUILT IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER
CONFINED SPACE IN ORDER TO KEEP WELL
VENTILATED CONDITION. ENSURE THAT CURTAINS
AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE
VENTILATION CONDITION TO PREVENT RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO
OVERHEATING.
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PER-
FORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DC NOT REPAIR YOUR-
SELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Contents
Caution for AC mains lead
(For United Kingdom)............................. 3
Suggestions for safety......................... … 4
Front panel controls.............................. 5
Connections ................ ranas 6
Basic operations ..............…........….………….……….. 7
Programplay.................o coi, 9
Random play ....................0.0.002000000 10
Delete play ........................0..000020 0.0... 11
Splral Day RG 12
ID scan function RER LL... 13
Search function .....................—....... ...... 13
Skip function...................—......... NE 14
Repeat function 15
Time mode selection ............................. 15
Edit guide function EEE 16
Concerning compact discs...................... 17
Cautions concerning the moving
of this unit ......... TS 18
Technical specifications...............….…....…. 18
Troubleshootingguide ........................... 19
(For areas except United Kingdom, Europe, Australla and
№2.)
CAUTION:
The AC voltage is different according to the
area. |
Be sure to set the proper voltage in your area
before use.
(For detalls, please refer to the page 6.)
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
DANGER INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
(Inside of product)
ADVARSEL (Indersiden at apparatet}
VARO! (Tuotteen sisällä}
VARNING {Apparatens insida)
ADVARSEL (Produktets innside)
VORSICHT UNSCNTBARE LASENSTRAHLUNG, (Im Inneren des Gerätes)
(Back of product)
(For United Kingdom)
(“EB” area code model only)
For your safety, please read the following text carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin
mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure
that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and
that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark @ or the BSI mark Y on the
body of the fuse.
if the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must
ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used
until a replacement cover is obtained.
- À replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your
tocal dealer.
CAUTION!
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUIT-
ABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR
HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE RE-
MOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DIS-
POSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS À DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRI-
CAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS IN-
SERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring
code as shown below.
if in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accor-
dance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed
as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or col-
oured Black or Biue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured Brown or Red. |
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO
THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH
THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL —. OR
COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.
THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.
Befor use
Remove the connector cover.
How to replace the fuse
The focation of the fuse differ according to the type of
AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC
mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below.
Mustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
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Placement
Avoid placing the unit in areas of.
» direct sunlight
e high temperature
® high humidity
* excessive vibration
uneven surfaces. {Place the unit on a flat level surface).
Such conditions might damage the cabinet and/or other compo-
nent parts and thereby shorten the unit's service life.
Stacking
Never place heavy items on top of the unit or the power cord.
Voltage
* |t is very dangerous to use an AC power source of high voltage
such as for an air conditioner.
A fire might be caused by such a connection.
¢ A DC power source can not be used,
Be sure to check the power source carefully, especially on a
ship or other place where DC is used.
Power cord protection
* Avoid cuts, scratches or poor connection of the AC mains cord,
as this may result in fire or electric shock hazard.
Excessive bending, pulling or slicing of the cord should aiso be
avoided.
* Do not pult on the cord when you are disconnecting the power,
as this could cause an electric shock. Grasp the plug firmiy
when you disconnect the power supply.
* Never touch the plug with wet hands or a serious electric shock
could result.
Foreign materials
e Ensure that no foreign objects, such as needles, coins,
screwdrivers etc, accidentally fall into the unit or through the
ventilation holes.
Otherwise, a serlous electric shock or malfunction could occur.
» Be extremely careful about spilling water or liquid on/into the
unit, as a fire or electric shock could occur.
(Disconnect the power piug and contact your dealer immediate-
ly if this occurs.)
* Avoid spraying insecticides onto the unit as they contain flam-
mable gases which can be ignited.
e In secticides, alcohol, paint thinner and similar chemicals
should never be used to clean the unit as they can cause flaking
or cloudiness to the cabinet finish.
Maintenance
Clean the cabinet, panei and controls with a soft cloth lightly
moistened with mild detergent solution.
Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
such as alcohol or benzine,
Service
* Never attempt to repair, disassemble or reconstruct the unit if
there seems to be a problem.
A serious electric shock could result if you ignore this precau-
tionary measure.
* If a problem occurs during operation (the sound is interrupted,
indicators fail to illuminate, smoke is detected, etc) contact
your dealer or Authorised Service Center immediately.
* Disconnect the power supply if the unit will not be used for a
long time. Otherwise the operation life could be shortened.
Other notes
Avoid places such as the following:
* Near any equipment or device that generates strong
magnetism.
* On any heat-generating equipment or device, or in any place
where the temperature is high (35° C or higher).
» Extremely cold place (5° C or below).
* Near a tuner or TV (it may cause noise in the broadcast, or
disturbance of the TV picture.).
When carrying or storing the unit, handle it with
care so it is not subjected to any strong bumps.
Always remove the discs before storing the unit for any period of
time.
To avoid problems due to vibration.
* Do not place a book or similar object under this unit.
* Do not route the connection cables (of this or other units)
across the operation panel, across the top, or under the unit.
Moisture may form on the lens in the following
cases...
e Immediately after a heater has been turned on.
* |n a steamy or very humid room.
* When the unit is suddenly moved from a cold environment to a
warm one.
if moisture forms inside this unit, it may not work properly. In this
case, turn on the power and wait about one hour for the moisture
to evaporate.
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(1) Power “STANDBY d /ON” switch
(POWER, STANDBY (h /ON) 7
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice
versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small
amount of power.
(2) ID scan button (ID SCAN)
13
® Edit guide button (EDIT GUIDE)
16
@ “STANDBY” indicator (STANDBY) —
When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply, this in-
dicator lights up in standby mode and goes out when the unit
Is turned on.
® Remote control signal sensor (SENSOR) —
The word “SENSOR” does not appear on the panel, but if
you have an amplifier {or receiver} with remote control
transmitter which is manufactured by Technics, it is possible
to operate the main unit using this remote control transmitter.
(Some remote control transmitters cannot be used.)
(6) Dispiay —
(7) Disc buttons (DISC 1 —5) ; 07
Disc skip button (DISC SKIP) 7,14
© Program mode button
(PROGRAM MODE) 9,11
No. Name Ref. page
(0 Time mode button (TIME MODE) 15
{D Spiral button (SPIRAL) 12
(2 Random mode button
(RANDOM MODE) LU 10
LE Repeat button (REPEAT) 15
(4 Numeric buttons (1— 10, 0, >10) 8
(5 Loading drawer 7
(O Stop button (MB) 8
(7 Pause button (11) 8
18 Play button (>) 8
(9 Search buttons (<< SEARCH pp) 13
@0 Skip buttons (ld SKIP >>!) 14
2) Loading drawer open/close button
(4 OPEN/CLOSE) 7
22 Disc trays (1—5) 7
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Please check and identify the supplied accessories
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for
replacement parts.
[] AC power supply cord
(For United
Kingdom)
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cable
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(For Australia (For others)
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Remote control transmitter
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SL-PD888 only
For instructions on preparation and
operation of the remote control transmitter,
refer 10 the separate booklet titled “How to
use the remote control transmitter”.
(SJP5213-2)
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Before connecting the changer to your audio system, make sure
that the power of the changer and ali other system components
is turned off.
* Aithough the figure below shows the AC power supply cord
being connected to a household AC outlet, if the ampiifter (or
receiver) is equipped with an AC outlet, connect the cord to that
(For United Kingdom only)
BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR AC
POWER SUPPLY CORD ON PAGE 3
BEFORE THE FOLLOWING CONNEC-
TIONS.
outlet.
* The configuration of the AC outlet differs according to area.
Stereo connection cable
White (L) =m
Red (R) =
(For areas except United Kingdom, Europe, Australla
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Set the voltage selector to the voltage setting for the area
in which the unit will be used.
[Use a minus (—) screwdriver]
If the power supply in your area is 117 V or 120 Y, set to
the “127 V" position.
Note that this unit will! be seriously damaged if this setting
is not made correctly.
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Voltage selector
(For areas except United Kingdom,
Europe, Australla and N.Z.)
Amplifier
If the power plug will not fit your socket,
use the power plug adaptor (included).
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(For areas except Australla and N.Z.)
insertion of Connector
Even when the connector is perfectly in-
serted, depending on the type of inlet used,
the front part of the connector may jut out
as shown in the drawing.
However there is no problem using the unit.
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Approx. 6 mm
Appliance inlet
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Sequential play
All of the discs will be played, beginning from track 1 on the
selected disc.
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Loading drawer
The explanation below is an example of operation in the case
where all five disc trays in the changer are holding CDs.
1 POWER Press POWER. 4 OPEN/CLOSE Press OPEN/CLOSE again
The unit will switch on. to close the loading drawer.
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hand.
PT Current play position (The numeral itlumi-
OPEN! Press OPEN/CLOSE to open nates MT a red color.)
2) A the loading drawer. =
Indicates that the loading drawer is
open.
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Iluminates when a disc is in the disc tray. If
there is no disc in the disc tray, the indication
disappears when the disc tray comes to the
Numbers of the trays in which discs play position.
are loaded.
3 ‘Load the disc(s) on the disc tray(s). 5 Press the desired disc but-
The discs can be loaded two at a time by pressing ton (1 —5).
DISC SKIP to rotate the carousel. Dsci ace ec Déc os Play will begin from the selected disc.
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Disc tray Carousel Disc number
next number.
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Label must face
upward.
Disc number in play Elapsed play time
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(See раде 17.) Track number in play Play indicator
CAUTION
Do not touch the loading drawer and carousel while they are
in motion, and do not attempt to rotate the carousel by hand;
doing so could result in incorrect operation of the unit and/or
damage to the discs.
The changer plays all the tracks on all the discs in order and
stops automatically when the last track on the last disc finishes
playing. The first disc will then be at the playing position.
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To directly access a desired track
SE (ES Press the numeric button(s) to
select the track.
Track number
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To select a track between 1 and 10:
Press the corresponding number on the
numeric button.
To select a two-digit track number over 10:
First press >10, and then press the numbers
for the two digits.
For example; number 20:
Press > 10, then 2, and then 0.
To exchange discs during play
While playing a disc, it is possible to change the other discs
without interrupting play.
(D Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the loading drawer.
Current disc
Y
Discs which can be changed.
@ Press DISC SKIP to rotate the disc trays and exchange
the discs.
The carousel will move by one disc tray. Pressing again
moves the carousel in the opposite direction by two disc
trays.
© Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the loading drawer.
If you play a disc with the loading drawer open, discs other
than the current disc cannot be played.
To temporarily stop play
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To resume play
> Press ».
To stop play
Press Ш.
The display will show the total number of
tracks and the total playing time of the current
disc.
Total number of tracks
Current disc | Total Playing time
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The total playing time displayed includes the
silent sections between tracks. For this
reason, it may be a few seconds longer than
the playing time indicated on the disc.
To re-start play
> Press >.
Do not move this changer with a compact disc inside the unit.
If a disc comes off the disc tray, it might be scratched or the
changer might become incapable of playing.
(Refer to “Cautions concerning the moving of this unit” on
page 18.) ;
You can program up to 32 selections from the five discs in any
order as you desire.
] PROGRAM MODE [In the stop mode]
Press PROGRAM MODE so
that the “PGM” indicator
llluminates.
Each time the button is pressed, the
display will change in the following
order:
РОМ — DEL — (off).
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The “AL" indication shows that all the tracks
on the disc are selected.
To program by means of disc numbers only,
repeat the above operation. (The count will in-
crease by one for each operation.)
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3 Press the numeric button(s)
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To select track number 20, press
>10, then 2, and then O.
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4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have
completed the desired entry.
if you enter non-existing disc(s) or track(s) soon after
the loading drawer is closed or when it is open, the
corresponding indicator illuminates and the entry is
included in the count. In the play mode, the changer
will cancel the non-existing entry.
ПЕРО!
If you attempt a 33rd selection, the * —F" (full) indica-
tion will be displayed.
Press » to start play.
To enter additional selections during
play, repeat steps 2 and 3.
To clear the entire programmed contents
[in the stop mode]
Press Ш.
To cancel program mode
PROGRAM MODE (In the stop mode]
Press PROGRAM MODE twice.
The changer will return to sequential play
mode.
The programmed contents will remain stored in the memory until
they are cleared, even after the program mode is canceled.
Therefore, after using program play, it is possible to cancel the
program mode and use another play mode (except delete play)
and then still use the same program play again at a later time.
In addition, if the disc is replaced with another one, program play
will be carried out using the new disc. If non-existing entries oc-
cur at this time, they will be canceled.
For your reference:
The program mode and the programmed contents will remain
stored in the memory even after the unit is switched off.
However, if the power cord is unplugged or the power supply is
otherwise interrupted for an extended length of time, the con-
tents of the memory will be erased.
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Using the remote control
transmitter
RECALL AOS
To confirm the programmed contents
RECALL Press RECALL.
Each time you press RECALL, the display
shows the programmed disc and track number
in the sequence you have entered.
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track order
To clear a single item of the programmed
contents
CLEAR Press CLEAR.
Each time you press CLEAR, you will cancel
last entry in the order you have entered.
To clear an entry in the middle of the program
sequence, press RECALL repeatedly until the
display shows the selection to be cleared, and
then press CLEAR within three seconds after
the last press.
All of the tracks will be played one time each in random order.
There are two types of random play as described below.
RANDOM
MODE
One disc random play
The changer will play all tracks on the current disc in a random
order. Then it will choose a new disc randomly, excluding the
discs already piayed, and play all tracks on that disc in a random
order.
RANDOM [In the stop or play mode]
Press RANDOM MODE so that the
“1 DISC RND” indicator lilumi-
nates.
Each time the button is pressed, the display
will change in the following order: 1 DISC AND
— FULL RND — (off).
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Full random play
Each track to be played back is selected randomiy from all of the
tracks on all of the discs, excluding the tracks that have already
been played.
RANDOM [In the stop or play mode]
Press RANDOM MODE so that the
“FULL RND” indicator illuminates.
Each time the button is pressed, the display
will change in the following order: 1 DISC AND
— FULL AND — (off).
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The changer will stop automatically when all the tracks on ali
discs have been played once.
To cancel random play mode
Press В.
The “1 DISC (or FULL) RND” indicator witl go
out.
You can select up to 32 selections that you do not want to hear
and put them in the changer's memory. Then you can enjoy se-
quential, one disc random, or full random play of only your
favorite tracks.
MODE
] PROGRAM MODE [in the stop mode]
Press PROGRAM MODE
twice so that the “DEL” in-
dicator illuminates.
Each time the button is pressed, the
display will change in the following
order:
PGM — DEL — (off).
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The “AL” indication shows that all the tracks
on the disc are selected.
Ta delete by means of disc numbers only,
repeat the above operation. (The count will in-
crease by one for each operation.)
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3 Press the numeric button(s)
>10 to specify the track number.
For example: *
To delete track number 20, press
> 10, then 2, and then O.
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entered
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have
completed the desired entry.
If you enter non-existing discís) or trackís) soon after
the loading drawer is closed or when it is open, the
corresponding indicator illuminates and the entry is
included in the count. in the play mode, the changer
will cancel the non-existing entry.
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if you attempt a 33rd selection, the “ —F" (full) indica-
tion will be displayed.
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Press Pp to start play.
To enter additional selections to be
deleted during play, repeat steps 2
and 3.
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For random play while deleting unwanted tracks
[Proceed through step 4 above, and then:)
To activate one disc random play, press RANDOM MODE.
To activate full random play, press RANDOM MODE twice,
To clear the entire contents to be deleted
[In the stop model
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To cancel delete mode
PROGRAM MODE [In the stop mode]
Press PROGRAM MODE.
The changer will return to sequential play
mode.
The contents to be deleted will remain stored in the memory until
they are cleared, even after the delete mode is canceled.
Therefore, after using delete play, it is possible to cancel the
delete mode and use another play mode (except program play)
and then still use the same delete play again at a later time.
In addition, if the disc is replaced with another one, delete play
will be carried out using the new disc. If non-existing entries oc-
cur at this time, they will be canceled,
For your reference:
The delete mode and the contents to be deleted will remain
stored in the memory even after the unit is switched off.
However, if the power cord is unplugged or the power supply is
otherwise interrupted for an extended length of time, the con-
tents of the memory will be erased.
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Using the remote control
transmitter
RECALL
CLEAR ">
To confirm the selections to be deleted
RECALL Press RECALL.
Each time you press RECALL, the display
shows the selected disc and track number in
the sequence you have entered.
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To clear a selection to be deleted
CLEAR Press CLEAR.
Each time you press CLEAR, you will cancel
last entry in the order you have entered.
To clear a selection in the middie of the se-
quence, press RECALL repeatedly until the
display shows the selection to be cleared, and
then press CLEAR within three seconds after
the last press.
The changer plays the first tracks on all the loaded discs in se-
quence, followed by the second tracks on all the discs, and so on.
(Refer to the illustration below.)
SPIRAL
Example: When starting from disc 1
Spiral play
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SPIRAL [In the stop or play mode]
Press SPIRAL.
Spiral play will begin with the first track on the
disc situated at the playing position.
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The changer will stop automatically when all the tracks on all
discs have been played once.
For your reference:
When a disc with fewer tracks finishes playing, that disc will be
skipped and the changer will continue playing the remaining
track on the other discs in spiral sequence.
To cancel spiral play mode
SPIRAL Press SPIRAL again.
The "SPIRAL" indicator will go out.
The changer will return {0 sequential play
mode from the current track on the current
disc which is playing.
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This function is convenient to use when searching for a desired
track.
The function will search from the beginning of the track for a loud
section, and will play 10 seconds of the track centering around
that point.
The order of scanning is the same as for play mode,
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ID SCAN Press ID SCAN.
ID scan will start.
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When the desired track has been found:
> Press №.
‘ The changer will play the track from the begin-
ning.
To cancel 1D scan
ID SCAN Press ID SCAN while this function
is in operation.
The “1D” indicator will go out.
The changer wilt continue to play from the track being played.
You can search rapidly forward or backward on the disc for
specific sections.
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«+4: You can search backward.
pp: You can search forward.
Release the button when you reach the
desired point.
The changer will return to the previous mode
(play or pause).
In sequential play mode:
You can search forward over discs and backward within the cur-
rent disc.
in other play modes:
You can search forward or backward only within the current
track.
For your reference:
The search function will begin slowly, and then, if the button is
held pressed for longer than 3 seconds, it will change to high-
speed search.
In the play mode, the sound level decreases by 12 di (1/4).
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To skip discs
Use this function to skip discs when selecting a disc to which you
wish to listen, and when loading and unloading the discs.
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You can use this function in stop, sequential play, one disc ran-
dom play and delete play modes.
DISC SKIP Press DISC SKIP to rotate the disc
tray.
Disc number at the playing position
In stop mode:
When the loading drawer is closed, pressing DISC SKIP changes
the disc tray to the next one.
When the loading drawer is open, pressing DISC SKIP moves the
carousel by two disc trays.
In play mode:
When the loading drawer is closed, pressing DISC SKIP changes
the disc and the changer plays the tracks on the next disc.
If a disc is not on the selected disc tray, the changer plays the
disc at the next number.
When the loading drawer is open, pressing DISC SKIP moves the
carousel by one disc tray. Pressing again moves the carousel in
the opposite direction so that you can change all discs except the
one being played.
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Use this function to skip tracks when selecting a track to which
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Track number at the playing position
in sequential/programidelete play mode:
In sequential play mode, you can skip onty within the current disc.
In program play mode, you can skip from one track to another in
the programmed sequence.
In delete play mode, you can skip tracks only within the current
disc exciuding the tracks to be deleted.
ld: You can skip to the beginning of the track being played. If
you press this button again quickly, you can skip to the
beginning of the previous track.
Remember that in a backward skip, the current track is in-
cluded in the count.
Pi: You can skip as many tracks as the number of times you
press the button.
in random play mode:
14-4: You can skip to the beginning of the current track.
PP. You can skip to the beginning of a next track in random
order.
In spiral play mode:
dé: You can skip to the beginning of the current track.
Di: You can skip to the beginning of the track on the next disc.
You can also skip tracks when the changer is in the stop mode or
pause mode.
Play will continue endlessly in accordance with the specific play
mode selected.
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In sequential play mode:
All tracks of all discs will be played repeatedly,
in program play mode:
The changer plays only the programmed selections in the pro-
grammed sequence repeatedly.
In delete play mode:
The changer plays the discs and tracks excluding the selections
to be deleted repeatediy.
In random play mode:
When the changer has played all the tracks on all the loaded
discs, it will select a new random sequence and play continuous-
ly. The sequence differs each time.
In spiral play mode:
The changer piays ail tracks of all discs repeatedly in the se-
quence of spiral play.
To cancel repeat mode
REPEAT Press REPEAT again.
The “ ©) Y indicator will go out.
The various time information of the current disc can be
displayed.
TIME
MODE
TIME (In the play or pause mode]
Press TIME MODE.
The information will change (as described
below) each time you press the button.
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In all play modes:
When track number 21 or greater is playing, display 6) shows
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In program/delete/random/spiral mode:
The displayed information will alternate between displays D and
gach time the button is pressed.
During operation of the edit guide function:
The remaining play time on side A or side B will be shown in
display @, and the elapsed play time for side A or side B will be
shown in display @.
When you stop playing and then start play again, the display will
return to display (D.
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When recording, the changer will automatically program the
tracks for tape sides A and B in accordance with the length of the
tape so that none of the tracks will be interrupted before they are
completed.
In addition, the program will also include a silent interval of ap-
proximately 4 seconds between tracks.
Example: Recording from a disc containing seven tracks on-
to a 60-minute tape.
Sitent interval between tracks
(approx. 4 seconds)
Track : E Track 4 7
Side B (30 min)
Track 5 E Track 6 Track 7 7 7
Side A (30 min)
Track 1 В Track 2
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2 Prepare the tape deck for recording.
Set the Dolby NR, reverse mode, recording level,
etc., as instructed in the Operating Instructions for
the tape deck.
Set so that recording is possible from the beginning
of the tape.
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the tape length.
Each time you press the button, the
display showing the tape length
changes as follows. Choose the length
of the tape you will use.
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More precise time settings are also
possible.
(Refer to the instructions at right.)
The display shows the data of the tracks to be recorded as
follows:
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to be recorded recorded
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In this example, disc 5 can be recorded with tracks 1 —4 on side
À and tracks 5—7 on side B of the cassette tape.
recorded
4 [Start recording on the tape deck and
then immediately]
Press >.
When the last track set for recording on side A is finished, the
changer will enter the pause mode, Set the tape to the position
from which recording will begin on side B, and then perform step
4 once again.
When all the programmed tracks on the specified disc finish play-
ing, the changer will automatically stop. The edit guide mode will
be canceled at the same time.
To enter a desired recording time other than 46,
60 or 90 minutes:
1. Select “C--" in step 3.
2. Enter the total recording time in minutes (1-99) using the
numeric buttons.
For example:
To use 52-minute tape, press 5 then 2.
You can also specify the tape length pressing the SKIP button.
Press either lf or PP from each step C-46, C-60, C-90 or C---.
For example:
To use 52-minute tape, select C-46 and then press and hold pp
until the display shows “52”,
The maximum allowable playing time for editing is 99 minutes.
To stop recording
" Press ll and then press the stop
© button on the tape deck.
Depending on the disc, a little of the beginning of the next track
may be recorded onto the end of the track.
With this changer, you can only play compact
discs having this mark:
However, do not use irregular shape CDs
(heart-shape, octagonal, stc.). CDs of the sort
can damage the unit.
DIGITAL AUDIO
Handling precautions
Hold compact discs by the edges so as not to soil the surface
with fingerprints. Fingerprints, dirt and scratches can cause skip-
ping and distortion.
Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzins, thinner, static elec-
tricity prevention liquids or any other solvent on a disc.
if the surface is soiled, wipe gently with a soft, damp (water only)
cloth.
Always move the cloth directly outward from the center of the
disc, not in a circular motion as with standard phonograph
records.
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If you are taking the disc from a cold to a warm environment,
moisture may form on the disc. Wipe this off with a soft, dry, lint-
free cloth before using the disc.
Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing
instrument.
Do not use discs with poorly attached labeis or stickers. Adhesive
protruding from peeled off stickers can cause the changer to
malfunction.
Storage precautions
Be 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 vent or heating appliance
4) In the glove compartment or on the rear deck of an
automobile
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CAUTION
Before moving the changer to another location, be sure to carry
out the “Preparations for moving the unit” described below.
Failure to do so will expose the compact discs and the changer to
the risk of severe damage.
Preparations for moving the unit
All of the discs must be removed so that the trays are completely
empty.
Use the following procedure.
(D Press POWER to switch off the unit.
(2 Press POWER to switch on the unit.
(If there is a disc in the play section, it will be returned to the
disc tray at this time.)
@ Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the loading
drawer.
à Press DISC SKIP to rotate the disc trays and
remove the discs from all disc trays.
® Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the loading
drawer.
Press POWER to switch off the unit.
If you have pressed a wrong button by mistake, return to step @.
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No. of channels
Frequency response
Output voltage
Dynamic range
SIN
Total harmonic distortion
Wow and flutter
DA converter
Qutput impedance
Load impedance
HB PICKUP
Wavelength
GENERAL
Power supply
2 (left and right, stereo)
2-— 20,000 Hz, +1 dB
2 Y (at C dB)
92 dB
100 dB
0.007% (1 kHz, Q dB)
Below measurable limit
MASH (1 bit)
Approx.1 kQ
More than 10 ko
780 nm
For United Kingdom, Europe, Australia and N.Z.
For others
Power consumption
AC 50 Hz, 230— 240 V
AC 50/60 Hz, +10 V/127 V/220 V/230—240 V
For United Kingdom, Europe, Australia and N.2. 12 W
For others
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight
Nate:
14 W
430 x 125 x 370 mm
4.6 kg
Specifications are subiect to change without notice.
Weight and dimensions are approximate.
{MASH is a trademark of NTT. |
Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below for If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the
a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some sim- remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to
ple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the the directory of Authorized Service Centers (enclosed with this
problem and restore proper operation. unit) to locate a convenient service center, or consult your
Technics dealer for instructions.
Problem Probable cause(s) Suggested remedy
Changer will not play. A disc(s) or other foreign object(s) has fallen * Open the loading drawer, and then remove the
inside the changer. object.
Moisture has collected in the changer. e Allow the changer to dry out for about one hour before
using it.
The disc in the changer The disc is upside down. e Make sure the label is facing upward.
does not play. The disc is dirty. ° Wipe the disc with a soit cloth.
The disc is scratched. * Replace the disc with a new one.
The disc is warped.
The disc is not within specified standards.
Play stops before changing | The loading drawer is open. * Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the loading
to the next disc. drawer.
A certain music passage The disc is dirty. * Wipe the disc with a soft cloth.
can't be played correctly. The disc is scratched. e Replace the disc with a new one.
There is noise from the Caused by high-frequency signals from this ¢ Use the changer further away from the tuner or TV.
tuner or disturbance on the | changer. e If the tuner or TV's antenna is the indoor type, use an
TV screen. outdoor one.
When program play is Play was started without a track being + Program a track.
started, an error message programmed.
(—E) appears on the
display.
An error message (—E) The mechanism of the changer has been * Turn the unit off and then back on again.
appears on the display, and ¡ improperly adjusted. However, if the loading drawer is fully open, take out
the changer stops the compact disc(s) at the front position and then turn
operating. the unit off and then back on again.
The loading drawer stops in
the middle of opening.
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