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MULTI-PLAY COMPACT DISC PLAYERPD-M550PD-M455PD-M453PD-M450

DIGITAL AUDIO

PD-M455

PD-M450

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product,Please read through these operating instructions so youwill know how to operate your model properly. After youhave finished reading the instructions, put them away in asafe place for future reference.in some countries or regions, the shape of the power plugand power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown inthe explanatory drawings. However, the method ofconnect ing and operating the unit is the same.WARNING: To PREVENT FiRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DONOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.IMPORTANT NOTICE[For U.S. and Canadian models]Theserialnumber for this equipmentislocated onthe rear panel.Please write _hlsserial number on your enclosedwarranty cardandkeep it in a securearea. This is for your security.This product complies with the Radio interference require-ments of the EC (European Community)Directive 87/308/EEC."

THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARYCONNECTED AND ]THEREFOREDOESNOT SEPARATETHE UNITFROM MAINSPOWERINSTANDBYPOSITION.

LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCHOnly multi-voltage models are providKI with this switch.U.S., Canadian, European, U.K., and Australian modelsare 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 panelof this player. Before your player is shipped from the factory,the switch is set to the power requirements of the player'sdestination. Check that it is set properly before pluggingthe power cord into the outlet. If the voltage is not properlyset or if you move to an area where the voltage requirementsdiffer, adjust the selector switch as follows: Use a medium-sized (flat blade) screwdriver. Insert the

tip of the screwdriver into the groove of the selectorswitch and turn it so that the power voltage making ofyour area points to the arrow.

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IMPORTANT 1

The l ig ht nin g f las h with arrowhead, withfn an equilateraltriangle, is intended to ater_ ttle user to the presence ofuninsulated " dan ge ro us v ol ta ge" within the product'senclosur e t ha_ ma y be o f _u f t ici en t ma gn it ude t o c ons ti tut ea risk of electric shock to persons

CAUTION

CAUTION:TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT REMOVE CDVER (DR BACK). NO USER-SERVI CEABLE PARTS I NSIDE, REFER SERVI CING TDQUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle isintended to alert the User to the presence of importantoperating and mairltenan_te Iservicing) instructions inthe riterature accompanying the appliance

IMPORTANT 2If t he apparatus is f itt ed with AC mai ns power outlet(s),see REAR PANEL FACILITIES for convenientconnection of additional Hi-Fi component(s). Make allconnections to the AC ougetls) and the signal terminalsfirst. Connect _he _lug to the wall socket last Imakesure that the power switch i s o ft .I

FOR USE IN THE UNITEDKINGDOM

The wires in this mains lead are coloured inaccordance with the f ol lowing code :

Due: NeutralBrowm Live

As the col ou rs of the wires in tile mains lead of thisapparatus may not correspond with the col ou redmarking identifying the terminals in your plog proceedas fotIOWS:

The wire which is co,cured blue mus he connected tothe terminal which [s marked with the letter N orcoloured blackThe wire which is coloured crown must be connectedto t he terminal which is marked with the letter L orco_oured red,DO not c onn ec t ei the r wire to the earth terminal of athree pin plucJEquipment sold in the U,K. is not s uppl ie d w it h a powerplug.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSREAD INSTRUCTIONS - Ag the safety and operating

instructions should be read before the appliance isQperated

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS -- The opera ting ins truc tionssh ou ld b e r eI ai ne d for future reference.

HEED WARNING - All warnings on the appgance and inthe operating instructions should be adhered to

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating and use inst ruct ions shou ld be fo ll owed ,

WATER A ND MOISTURE -- The appliance should notbe us ed near water for example, nea r a bathtub ,washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a w et base-ment, or near a swirnmlng pool, etc.

LOCATION - The appliance should be installed in astable location.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING - The appfianceshould not be mounted to a waf t o r cei li ng

VENTILATION - The appliance should be situated SOthat its location or position does not int erfere withits proper ventgatlon. For example, the applianceshould not be situated on a bed, sofa, ru g , or simiiarsurface that may block the ventilation openmgs; or.placed in a built in i ns tal la ti on, s uc h as a bookcaseor cabinet that may impede the flow of air throughthe ventilation openings.

HEAT -- The appliance should be situated away fromheat sources such as radiators, heat registers,stoves, or ot her abpt iances [including amplifiers)that produce heat.

POWER SOUR CES - The appliance should be con-nected to a power supply only of the type go-scribed in the operating instructions or as markeden the app li ance

POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power supply cordsshould be rou ted so that they are not likely [o bewalked on or pinched by items placed upon oragainst them Pay particular attention to cords atplugs, convenience recept acles, and the pointwhere they exit from the appliance

POLARIZATION - If your purchased product is pro _vi ded w it h a polarized power p lug, pl eas e r ead thefollowing instructions This product is equippedwith a polarized alternating cur rent l ine p lu g ( a p lu ghaving one b lade wider than the other) This plugwill fit into the power outlet only one wa y. This is asafety feature if you are unable to insert the plugfully into the outlet, try reversing the plug If theplug shoulP st il l fa ll t o fit, contact your electrician toreplace your obs(;lete outlet, Do not defeat thesafety purpose of the polarized plug

CLEANING - The appliance should be cleaned onlywith a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Neverdean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides orother vol atile liqu ids since they may corrode thecabinet

POWER LINES - A n ou [ doo r antenna s ho ul d be lo ca tedaway from power lines,

NONUSE PERIODS - The power cord of the applianceshould be unplugged from the outlet when left un-used for a long per iod o f t ime

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Care should be takenso that obiects do not fal l and li qu id s ar e not s pi ll edinto t he enclosure through openings

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - The applianceshould he se rviced by a Pioneer a uthorized servicecenter or quafified service personnel when:

The power-supply cord or the plug has been dam-aged.

Objects have fallen, or fiquid has been spiged Lnto(he appliance

The appliance has been exposed t o r ai n [heappliancedoesnotappeattooperatenormally

or exhibits a marked change in performance. The appliance has been d_oppe_ or the enclosure

damagedSERVICING - The user should not attempt to service

the appliance beyond that described in [he opera-ting instructions For a ll other servicing, contaI Ihen ea res t P io nee r authorized servi ce cen te r.

OUTDDDRANTENNA GROUNDING - if an outside antenna is connected to the antenna ter rT=inal , be surethe antenna system is grounded so as to providesome protection against voltage surges and builtup static charges.I n the US.A, section 810 of the Nat ional Elect ricalCode, ANSI/NFPA No 7 0- 19 84 , p ro vid es i nf or ma -tion with respect to proper grounding of the masta nd su pp or ti ng s tr uc tu re, grounding of the lead-inwire to an antenna discharge unit, size of groundingconductors, location of antenna discharge unk,conneetlon tO grounding electrodes, and require-ments for the grounding electrode See Fig A,

CART - An appfiance and cart combination should hemoved with care Quick stops, excessive force, anduneven sur faces may cause the appfiance and cartcombination t o overturn.

NEC NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

_" GROUND_CLAMP

FIG. A

. ANTENNALEAD INWIRE

ANTENNADISCHARGE UNITINEC SECTION 810 20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS810 - 211

SPOWER SERVICE GROUNDINGELECTRODE SYSTEM(NEC ART 250, PART HI

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[FOR EUROPEAN AND U.K. MODELS]CAUTIONThis product contains a laser diode of higher class than1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any coversor attempt to gain access to the inside of the product.Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

iiThe following caution label appear on your player.'l, iLocation: r_ar of the player

[FOR U.S. MODEL]CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may resul t in hazardous radiationexposure, The use of optical instruments with this product wil l increase eye hazard.

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INFORMATION TO USER [FOR U.S. MODEL]This equipment generates and uses rad io frequencyenergy and _f not installed and used propeay, that is, instrict accordance with the manLJfacturer's instruot;ons,may Cause inter fe renc e to radio _tld t_ewsion r_'c_-ti_n. It has hee l1 Wpe {_sted and found to comply withthe limits fo_ a Class a computing clerics'in accordancewith the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCCRules. which are designed to provide r ea so nabl e p ro -tection aga in st su ch interference in a _esidentia_ instal-lat ion. However, there is no guarantee tha t int er fe rencewi ll no t occur i n a par ti cu la r installation

If this equipment does cause interference to radio _o

television feceptiOnr which can be determined by turfi-ing the eq ui pm en t o ff and _n, the user is encourllged otry to c_vrect t_ inteHerence by one m mo_e of tfOllOwing measu:es: I reorient the receiving antenna I/ relocate this equipment with r espect to the recelv_r move Ibis equipment away from the receiver plug this equipment into a different outlet so lh_atequ=pmen and receiver are on ddferet_ br an ch c ir -

cuits

It necessary, the user should consult the dealer or anexperlenced radio/television technician for additionalsuggestions. The user may find the following bookletprepared by the Federa_ Communications Commissionhelpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV interferenceProblemsThis booklet is avagable from the US GovernmentPrinting Office, Washington. 0 C, 2 04 OZ . St ock No ,004o000_003t_5-_,

The above it_struclions apply only to uni ts which willbe Operated in the Umt ed S ta te s

[For Canadian model]This digital apparatus doesnot exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out inthe Ra-dio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department ofCommunication s. i.

POWER-CORD CAUTIONHandle the power cord by the plug, Do not pull out the plug by tuggingthe cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet asthis 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. Nevermake a knot in the cord or t_e it with other cords. The power cordsshould be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on. Adamaged Dower cord can cause fire or give you an electrical shock.Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, askyour nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for areplacement,

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I CONTENTSCONFIRM SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ............................... 4PUT BATTERIES INTO THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT .... 4CAUTIONS REGARDING HANDLING ................................ 5CONNECTIONS ................................................................. 6BEFORE OPERATING THE PLAYER .................................. 6NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS ............................... 8BASIC OPERATION .......................................................... 10To play a compact disc ................................................... 10

To stop playback and take out the magazine ..... ..... .... ... 10Time display ................................................................... 11VARIOUS OPERATIONS .................................................. 11Disc search - To search for a particular disc . .... .... ..... .... 11Track search - To search for a particular track ... ..... .... ... 11Manual search - To search for a part icular passage .... ... 12To repeat playback (repeat play) .................................... 12Random playback - To play all tracks in random order ... 12Magazine Hi-Lite Scan ................................................... 12Adjusting the sound volume (PD-M550/PD-M455/PD-M453 only) ............................................................... 13ADLC (Automatic Digital Level Controller) ..................... 13

TO PLAY ONLY DESIRED TRACKS/DISCS ...................... 14Program playback - To program tracks/discsin desired order .............................................................. 14Programming a pause .................................................... 15To clear all of the program contents .............................. 15To erase a program (PD-M550/PD-M455/PD-M453 only) .............................................................. 15To check the program contents (PD-M550/PD-M455/PD-M453 only) .............................................................. 15To modify the program contents (PD-M550/PD-M455/PD-M453 only) .............................................................. 15Delete program playback - To delete undesiredtracks/discs .................................................................... 16To clear all of the delete program contents .. .... ..... .... .... 16CONVENIENT OPERATION FOR RECORDING ............... 17Compu program editing (Computer allocated programediting) ........................................................................... 17Time fade editing ........................................................... 18TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................... 19

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................ Back cover

i IUTBATTERIESNTOTHEREMOTECONTROLUNIT(Pl -M550/PDM455iPD-M453only)PD-M550

iIPD-M455/_D-M453% %

Open the lid oi the battery compartmenton the rearof the remotecontrol unit, aindinsert the batteries, taking care to align the (+)and ( - ) polarities correctly.NOTE: In order to iprevent battery leakage, remove the batteries whennot using t_e remote control unit for an extended period (one

month or r_ore). In the event of battery leakage, carefully wipeaway any _attery fluid inside the compartment, and replace thebatteries _'th new ones. Do not allow books or other objects to rest on top of the re-mote control unit, s ince the buttons may be depressed, causingfaster exhaustion of the batteries.Incorrect use of batter ies may cause leakage or rupture.Always be f_ureto fol low these guidel ines:A. Always iinsert batteries into the battery compartment

correetl'_ matching the positive (_) and negative C)polarities, as shown by the display inside thecompa_ment.

B. Never mix new and used bat teries.C. Batteries of the same size may have different voltages,dependipg on brand. Do not mix different brands ofbatterie S.

CONFIRM SUPPLIEDACCESSORIES0Q

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PD-M550

PD-M455/PD-M4536-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(_) Control cord x 1

PD-M550/pD-M455/PD-M453(U.S. and Canadian models only: Not available wi th models formilitary zo#es (multi-voltage types))PD-M450 {all models)(_) Remote cCntrol unit x 1 (PD-M550/PD-M455/PD-M453 only)(_) AAA/R03 dry cel l batter ies x 2 (PD-M550/PD-M455/PD-M453

only)

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I CAUTIONSREGARDINGHANDLING JI Location Cleanin_ discs J

The pres_'nce of fingerprints or smudges on the surface of thedisc will r at directly affect the recorded signals, but dependingon the d _gree of contamination, the brightness of the lightreflected from the signal surfaces may be reduced, causingdegradat/_ ,n of sound quality. Always keep your discs clean bywiping th ,m gently with a soft cloth from the inner edge towardthe outer )eriphery.

if a disc bffcomes very dirty, dip a soft cloth in water, end afterwringing itlout well, wipe the dirt away gently, and then removeany water _lrops with another soft, dry cloth,m Do not use_record cleaning sprays or anti-statlc agents on discsAlso, neveI clean discs with benzene, thinner, or other volat ilesolvents, slnce damage to the disc surface may result.

(Storing without using the 6-disc magazine)

Discaarem_deofthesamekindsofplasticusedforconventionaianalog audilo records. 8e careful not to allow discs to warp;always starve discs in their cases vertically, avoiding locationswith high Neat or humidly, or extremely low temperaturesAvoid leavir_g discs in cars, since the seat of a car in direct

J sunlight can'become unbelievably hot, Always roed and abide by the precautionary notes listed on disclabels.

Install the player in a well ventilated location where itwill not be exposed to high temperature or humidity.Do not install the player in a location which is exposed to directrays of the sun, or near stoves or radiators. Excessive heat canadversely affect the cabinet end internal components. Also.installation of the player in a damp or dusty environment mayresult in malfunction or accident (Alsoavoid installation near cookersetc.. where the player may be exposed to smoke from oil, steamor heat.)

.,,Precautions regarding installations Placing and using the compact disc player for long periods on

heat-generating sources such as amplifiers will affectperformance. Avoid placing the player on heat-generatingsources.

Install this compact disc player as far as possible from tunersand TV sets. A compact disc player installed in close proximityto such equipment, may cause noise or degradation of thepicture.

Such noise may be particularly noticeable when an indoorantenna 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 CondensationWhen this unit is brought into a warm room from previously coldsurroundings or when the room temperature rises sharply,condensation may form inside, and the unit may not be able toattain i ts ful l performance. In cases like this , allow the unit to standfor about an hour or raise the room temperature gradually.

/_ ; 1 L/-,,-7. ' ( 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, askyour nearest PIONEER authorized service center, Lens cleanersfor CD players are commercially available, but special care shouldbe exercised in their use since some may cause damage to thelens,

i( Cleaning tl_e player and the magazine

/To clean the PLAYER and the MAGAZINE wipe with a soft, drycloth. For stubl_om dirt, wet a soft cloth with a mild detergentsolution, wnng well, then wipe off the dirt. Also use a dry cloth towipe _hesurfac_ dry, Do not use volatile liquids such as benzeneand thinner which are harmful to the unit.I

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CONNECTIONS

Make sure that all of the components are turned off before making connections.

F Output c///ord

Red_ White f

CD ,ayo Poworoo,dCD-DECK SYNCHRO cord

Cassettedeck/Making connections[] Connect the OUTPUT jacks of this unit to the input jacks (CD orAUX) of the amplifier, Make sure that the white plugs areconnected to the left (L) j acks and the red plugs to the right (R)jacks. Be sure not to connect this unit to the amplifier's PHONOjacks, as sound will be distorted and normal playback will notbe possible.[] Connect the power cord to a household AC wall outlet oran AC

outlet on your amplifier. Make sure plugs are inserted fully into the jacks and wall outlet.

CD-Dack synchro functionIf you have a Pioneer cassette deck provided with the CD-Decksynchro function, connect the CD-DECK SYNCHRO jacks of theCD player and cassette deck, With this function, synchro recordingcan be carded out between player and deck. For detai ls on connections and operation, refer to the instructionmanual supplied with the cassette deck. The CD-DECK SYNCHRO cord is not supplied with the CD player.

System ramplifier 1(Available witPD-M550/PDmilitary zone,'When Piorconnect theto the CONTCD player towith the ster,is not necess The contr( The ramp1to control

operation.' For instruthe operaamplifier.NOTES: When a ojack, dire

not possflby aiming Be sure t(the CONTonly one Be sure t_the poweJ

Dmote control with a Pioneer stereohat has the [] markthe PD-M450 and U.S. and Canadian models of theM455/PD-M453 only: Not available with models for(multi-voltage types))ear stereo amplifier bearing the [] mark is used,;ONTROL IN jack on the rear panel of the CD playe_OL OUT jack of the amplifier. This witl enable thebe controlled using the remote control unit suppliedJo amplifier, If you do not plan to use this feature, iJry to connect CONTROL IN/OUT jacks.,Icord is supplied with the CD player. control unit supplied with the amplifier can be usedSlay, Stop, Pause, Track Disc Search and Disc Change;tions regarding connections and operation, refer toling instruction manual provided with your stereo

_ntrol cord is connected to the player's CONTROL IN control of the player with the remote control unit is,le. Operate the player with the remote control unittat the amplifier.connect both of the control cord's plugs securely to_OL tN and CONTROL OUT terminals. Do not connectnd of the cable.turn off the power of the ampfifier when connectingcord and output cord,

BEFOREOPERATINGTHEPLAYERCARE OF DISCS With this player, use discs which display the mark shown below.

(Optical audio digital discs.) When holding discs, do not touch their signal surfaces. Hold by

the edges, or by one 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 player. Do not usedamaged [cracked or warped) discs.

DIGITAL AUDIO

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For U.S. customers onlyYou may purchase additional Pioneer six-compact-disc magazinesfrom your dealer. If however, they are not avairable at yourdealer in the United S_ates, you may order from:PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC.2265 East 220th StreetP.O. Box 1760, Long BeachCA. 90801-1760Phone #(800)421-1404

BEFOREOPERATINGTHEPLAYERNOTE: In order I

Magazinesure to re

8,cm CD,It is pose,standardIt is recorM108, JD Never Ioaqmagazine. Do not in.,magazine,,

INSERT DI

play an 8-cm CD you will need a special Multi-Play(JD-MI08, JD-M308) which is sold separately. Bead thoroughly the Operat ing Instructions before usingdaptorstie that even anadaptor which meets recommendedD specifications wil not be usable with tt_ CD player._mended that the special Multi-Play Magazine 1JD-_4308) be used.t an 8-cm CD or its adaptor into a standard 12-cmThis may seriously damage the CDplayer,err only an 8-cm disc and adaptor into the suppl ied

$CS INTO THE 6-DISC MAGAZINEInsert any dis_s which you may have into the supplied magazine.Up to six disc_ may be inserted, The numbering of the discs beginswith 1 at the topmost tray, and then increases in order from 2 to 6for the lower tl'aya. The magazine has a window through which thepulled-out dis_ tray can be checked. Even during playback, thenumber of the disc being played back can be checked through thiswindow.

1 Pull ou_only one disctray.2 Positioq discs with the label side downward.3 Put theldisc tray back as it was originally.4 Insert other discs by repeating steps I to 3.CAUTION: Please mak

a disc tray I Ifdiscs arethem to belabel side d

Objects otcontents, et Do not touchands or fin

AFFIXING AJways art

Correct op,attached in The followiJA: For title

B: For dis(C: For laE Do not atta,

Additionalavailable asM108, JD-IVPlease use tmagazines f

* JD-M100/JD.JD-M 108/JD,

sure to only pull out one disc tray at a time. (whenas been pulled out, do not pull out other disc trays.)inserted label side upward, it will not be possible for)layed. Please make sure to insert them with the)wnward.er than discs (song cards, explanations of disc;.), must never be inserted into the disc trays.

the playing surface of discs (iridescent side) wi thera.

ABELS TO THE MAGAZINEch the labeJs provided in the designated locat ions,_ration may not be possible if labels or tape are3that locations,Dgare convenient ways of using labels:3namessification;h labels on top of other labels,lagazines identical to the one supplied areoptions (*JD-M100, JD-M200, JD-M300, JD-308).1amto make your own disc l ibrary, with separate>reach art ist or genre.M2OO/JD-M300 ......... Magazine for 12-cm discsM308 ........................... Magazine for 8-cm discs

NOTE:Do not load B-c_n discs into the magazine for 12-cm discs.I

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NAMESAND FUNCTIONSOF PARTSPD-M550

PD-M455

IPD-M453/PD-M450

FRONT PANELO POWER STANDBY/ON switch and STANDBY @ REPEl

indicator (_ RAND(_ AUTO FADER button @ HI-LIT

TIME button _ Stop O Remote sensor (PD-M550/PD-M455/PD-M453 @ Pause

only) _ Manu;Receives the signal from the remote control unit. The PD-M450 is not equipped with the remote sensor. @ Play bDisc number buttons (DISC 1 - DISC 6) _) Track

_) PGM (program) button _ ADLC(_ TRACK NUMBER/Digit buttons (1-10, +10,_20) _ DELE7

(PD-M550 only) (_ HeadFTIME FADE EDIT button only)

_) EJECT button (_A)(_ Magazine insertion slot

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COMF U PGM EDIT button_) Head ,hones volume (PHONES LEVEL) (PD

M550 PD-M455 only)

,'I"buttonC)MPLAY button-. SCAN button,utton (ll)button (11)

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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (PD-M550/PD-M455/PD-M453 only)Remote control buttons with the same names or marks as buttonson the front panel of the player control the same operations as thecorresponding front panel buttons.(_ POWER button

ADLC (Automatic Digital Level Controller)buttonMANUAL search buttons ( _ / IH_ )

(_ TRACK search buttons [ _ / _ )PAUSE button ( li )

(_ STOP button ( II )(_ Track number/Digit buttons (1-10, +10, _ 20)

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DNTROL OPERATIONS (PD-M550/PD-1453only)(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(_ CLEAR button

When operatinsignal transmitlon the front parwi thin a rangeowithin angles cNOTE:If the remote c_strong light su{possible.Notes for PD-JOperate theaccompanies

the remote control unit, point the unit's infraredr at the remote control receiver (REMOTE SENSOR)elof the player. The remote control unit can be used=about 7meters (23 feet) from the remote sensor, andFup to about 30 degrees.,ntrol sensor window is in aposition where itreceivesh as sunlight or fluorescent light, control may not beVI460:=D-M450 using the remote control unit whiche amplifier. (See page 6.)

FADER button (PD-M455/PD-M453 only)

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BASICOPERATIONTo play _ compact discD-M550

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PD-M455/(PD.M4531PD-M450)

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POWER

STANDBY/ON

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PLAYD 'U PAUSE:

PAUSEn

STOP:STOP-- a

Operations indicated by the [ _ ] mark are performed with theremote control unit. (PD-M550/PD-M455/PD-M453 only) I[_t11111 a_,l0En

1 Turn on2 Insert

sound Insert(Refer 1 When

utomfunctio_3 Press I_

To pause plaPressll. ThePressing II a_pause mode_To stop playlPress . Th_the disc at w_player retum_and enters st(NOTE:When the pplayer memolturnedoff . Thbutton starts

To stopPress EJECT,turn off the pcEven when t_by pressing E,NOTE:Dome modedome mode,inserting the ipress any but

Cautions r When insc

direction o After use,

subjected Do not tak Be carefulnot apply.,

Applicatiorliquids tomagazines

the power to the player.magazine, pushing it in until a clickheard.

_ediscs to be played into the magazine beforehand.o "BEFORE OPERATING THE PLAYER" on page 6.)the power is turned off, inserting a magazinetically turns on the power (Automatic Power Oni).to start playback.tback temporarily:I indicator lights and playback is paused at that point .ain or I_ resumes playback from the position wherevasentered._ack:player returns to the beginning of the first track onich playback was stopped. If is pressed twice, theto the beginning of the first track on the first disc

,p mode.ver is turned off while a magazine is in the player, therzes which disc was played just before the power wasis, when the power is next turned on, pressing thep lay_layback from the first track on the memorized disc.

layback and take out the magazineremove the magazine, and then press POWER to

wer,e power is turned off, the magazine will be ejectedIECT. (Power Down Eject)

llows you to see variation of the display. To enter the_ress POWER and then _ within 1second without_agazine. To exit demo mode, insert the magazine or"on.

agarding handling of magazinesrting a magazine into the player, make sure that theinsertion is correct.store in the case provided. Do not place in locations:ohigh temperatures or exposed to direct sunlight .magazines apart.not to drop, or hit magazines against things. Also dotrong force to trays which have been withdrawn.

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Timer playbackBy using a commercially available audio timer, it is possible toinitiate 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 timerwill supp{y power to both the amplifier and the p{ayer at thepreset time, turning all the components on and initiating theplayback mode, Playback starts from the first track on the first

disc.Caution: Do not unplug the power cord or d o not turn off the power with an

audio timer during playback, asthis could result in damage to thedisc. If a power failure occurs while the power is turned off (standbymode), the power is automatically turned on with timer playback

function when the power issupplied. THEREFORE, DISCONNECTTHE AC POWER CORD WHEN THE PLAYER IS NOT USED FORA LONG PERIOD OF TIME.

JVARIOUSOPERATIONS

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I Disc search - To search for a particular discDuring playback or stopmode PD-M550

1 2 3

DISC NUMBER4 5 6

PD-M455/PD*M453 ]DISC NUMBEFt t

When DISC NUMBER (DISC 1 - DISC 61 is pressed, the playersearches for the specified disc and playback start& from thebeginning 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.

{ 1 I 2 I 3 I +10 I]

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I Track search - To search for a particular track }During playback or stop mode (PD-M550 only)

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in the following ,'track being playetrack being playe,the playing pointtime of the disc). With track N,

displayed. During prograptayback or debe displayed. During Prograldisplayed witt"

BASIC OPERATION

} Time displ, y During playback, )ressing the TIME button changes the time displayequence: (_) Time (elapsed playback time of theJ) "_ (_) Remain (remair_ing p_ayback time of theI) --* @ AL Remain (remaining playback t ime fromlo the end of the disc) --* @ Total (total playback

,. 24 or more, the Remain time cannot bem playback, delete program playback, randomlete random playback, AL Rema(n time _) cannotn playback, the number of program steps can bethe Total setting @.

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t T_ME

(_ _ O (PD- _ (PD-M455i

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To search for tralbuttons (_-__OJ. To search fExample ToTo,

To 4 When entering When _ Oentered shouldNOTE:During program [with the TRACK A

During playba_PD-M550 ]

/When _ is pre,'the next track. VVIto successive tracWhen _ is prosthe track being piereturns to earlier tl For PD-M550/F

remote controlNOTES: During normal,

disc only.= During progran

select the pro_

PD-M450) (_

No.f rom 1 to 10, simply press the corresponding1L _0J).To search for track N._or above, use:)r t rack No. 20 or above u_.enter track No. 17: [_, LTJrater track No. 23: _ [_][[_:_rater track No. 30:20 or above, [_]functions as 0, _ is pressed, the digit button to be nextbe pressed within 5 secor_ds.

layback, the track search can not be operatedUMBER button.k or pause mode

TRACK SEARCHI '_ '11 PD-M455 _ _< I _ I1(PD-M45&/PD-M450) ._

_edonce, playback advances to the beginning of_enthis button is kept pressed, playback advancess on the disc.sod once, playback returns to the beginning offed. When this button is kept pressed, p{aybackacks on the disc.3-M455/PD-M453, the _ or _ button on theunit can be used.#ayback, Track Search can be carried out on one, playback, the _ orl_,l button can be used to"ammed track. [t_agttt_ L

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VARIOUSPERATIONSManual search - To search for a particularpassageDuring playbackor pausemode

PD-M550I "_ I ='_""""'l

PD-M455 (PD-M453/PD-M450)MANUAL SEARCH

W

1MANUAL

/?While _ is kept pressed, playback rapidly advances toward theend of the disc. When playback reaches the end of the disc, theplayer enters pause mode and End is displayed. While _ is keptpressed, playback rapidly reverses toward the beginning of thedisc.When the desired passage is reached, release _ of" _1. Theplayer enters original mode (playback or pause) where _ or _1is released.NOTES: During normal playback, Manual Search can be carried out on

one disc only. During program playback, Manual Search can be carried out inone program step only.

To repeat playback (repeat play): J

To repeatedly play the displayed track, press REPEAT once. TheREPEAT [] indicator lights. The REPEAT button can be pressed inany playback mode.To repeatedly play all tracks on all of the discs in normal playbackmode or in the specified playback mode (Program playback, Deleteprogram playback or Random playback), press REPEAT twice. TheREPEAT indicator lights. To exit repeat mode, press REPEAT so that the REPEAT [] or

REPEAT indicator goes off.

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........andoJ rander _ order

_t playback - To play all tracks in

RANDOMPLAY

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Press RAN_OM PLAY, The RANDOM indicator l ights and all trackon alld iscs[are played in a random order.To play tra#ks other than the deleted tracks in a random orderpress RAk_DOM PLAY after carrying out the Delete Programprocedure. See Delete Program Playback" on page 16.i

iiI Mag azi_le Hi'L e scan

J During stop modeI

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HI LITE I

SCAN

W/When HI-LIrE SCAN is pressed once during stop mode, playbackstarts f rom _point I minute after the beginning of the first t rack, anthe fi rst trec_ of each disc is played for about 10 seconds. The DIS

SCAN indic,_torblinks during Disc Scan mode. After the first tracksof all discs are scanned, the player enters stop mode.When HI-LI"starts from atrack is playeTrack Scan renters stopTo exit Ma_Press e, i_, I+10, >20)current poinonly) is prebeginning,

- SCAN is pressed twice during stop mode, playback_olnt 1minute after the beginning of the track, and eacIfor about 10seconds. The SCAN indicator blinks during_ode. After all tracks of all discs are scanned, the playenode.azine Hi-Ute Scan mode)isc number(DISC1 - DISC6) orTRACK NUMBER (1-10,

When I_ is pressed, normal playback starts from the When DISC1-DISC 6 or TRACK NUMBER (PD-M550;sed, the selected disc or track is played from the

NOTES: , Hi-Lira S, :ancan be carried out from the desired elapsed t ime othe trackwant tominute a

out from Each timDisc Sca

Program.playback During Tr,or_ WhenRE Whenplathan men

beginnin_When pl_is played

During playback, press HI-LITE SCAN at the point yo;tart Hi-Lite Scan playback. The player memorizes th_dsecond of the point and Track Scan playback iscarriethe memorized minute and second on each track.HI-LITE SCAN ispressed, the mode switches be tweenand Track Scan.ning of only desired tracks ispossible during Track ScaSee Directprogram on page 14.ick Scan playback, you can skip to the desired track wit_L=EAT is pressed, Hi-Lite Scanplayback wil l be tepee tedfback time of a t rack is less than one minute or is shorteorized time, Hi,L/te Scanplayback iscarried out from thof the track for about 10 seconds._'back time of a track is less than 10 seconds, the tracrrorn the beginning to the end.


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VARIOUS OPERATIONS

I Adjusting the sound volume (PD-M550/PD-455/PD-M453 only)

I _ O_PUT LEVEL/2Press OUTPUT LEVEL "-" or + to adjust the output level. Theoutput level can be adjusted between 0 dB end -25 dB in steps of1 dB. The output level at the OUTPUT jacks and PHONES jack will be

adjusted simultaneously.

ADLC (Automatic Digital Level Controller) 1When the dif ference of recording level between discs is noticeable,the volume level should be adjusted for each disc, especially duringprogram playback or random playback whose tracks are selectedbetween 2 discs or more. In such cases, pressing ADLC automaticallysets the output level to the proper level. When ADLC is turned on,the ADLC indicator l ights. ToturnoffADLC, pressAOLCsothattheADLCindicatorgoesoff. With some selections, sound becomes unnatural. In such cases,

AC power o_d connection and functionsSome function,s cannot be carried out depending on the connectionof AC powe r c_rd.

FunctionIL

ilTimer playbaclProgrammere _ryDelete programmemoryOutputlevelm Jmory

WhentheACpowercord isconnected tothe unswitchedoutlet of anamplifieror wall outlet.NoYes

Yes

Yes

When the AC powercord is connected tothe switched outlet ofan ampli fier or audiotimer,YesNo

No

No

Fordetai ls, refeI to the descr iption of each function of this OperatingInstructions.

turn off ADLC.PD-M550/PD-M455 PD-M450/PD-M453

ADLCC22]

NOTES (PD-M550/PD-M455/PD-M453 only}: The setting of the OUTPUT LEVEL buttons am canceled whenADLC is turned on. When ADLC is turned on, the OUTPUT LEVEL buttons cannot be

opera ted.

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TOPLAYONLYDESIREDTRACKS/DISCS

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PD-M550

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1,3 3

PD-M455PD-M453/ 2 1,3 3PD-M450) *R_ o

*: PD-M455/PD-M453 only**: PD-M455 only

IIr Prgraln playback T prgram tracksldiscsin des ed order

i1 During stop mode, press the Program button.The PR( IGRAM indicator lights.2 Press ;he Disc number button which contains thtrack_ be programmed.

To prog am entire discs, enter the desired disc numbers withe Disc number buttons and go to step 4. Whe_ the Disc number button is pressed, AL (all track

appears on the display.3 Press _ or _ button so that the desired track N

appearF on the display and press the Program buttonFor PD-M550 only:Instead of the _ or _ button, the TRACK NUMBER/Digitbutton aan be used.Enter the desired track No. with the TRACK NUMBER/Digbutton. IIn this case, it is not necessary to press PGM.Repea t steps 2 and 3 for other tracks to bprogrammed.Press I_.The t_a_ks are played in the programmed order. Whenprogrami'ned tracks have been played the payer enters stmode.

1 PD-M550

PGM

DISC1 IDISC2 DISC3 DSC4 D_SC5 DISC6_

PD-M455(PD-M453/PD-M450)

8

4

5I 2 3F-_ E--I F-7DISC NUMBER4 5 6EEl3r-Z EEl

To stopPPress II. Program To go;to

I_1.

ogram playback:

containing up to 32 steps can be created.the previous or next step in a program, press 14t1

PD-M550

orT RAC K N UM BE R

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PD-M455(PD-M453 PD-M450)TRACK SEARCH

ForPD-M550 or PD-M455,the PGM and I


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I Programming a pauseInserting a pause in your program can be very useful when carryingout 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 wil l pause at that point to allowyou to switch tape sides. To resume program playback after theplayer enters pause mode, press II.Notes:

s A pause can be programmed only when the program pn_cedureis 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 theother. A pause inserted in a program is counted as one step. If a pause [s programmed as the last step of a program, theplayer will not enter the pause mode.

I To clear all of the program contents -_ SlOPCC] D(_) During stop mode, press e. When the magazine is ejected, the program contents will becleared.

I To erase a program (PD-M550/PD-M455/PD-M453 only)

CLEAR CLEARF-7 ,_ ECI

During program mode, press CLEAR on the remote control uni t.The last program step is erased and the contents of the previousprogram step are displayed.NOTE:Contents of a program can be erased during playback as well.However, tracks preceding the currently playing track cannot beerased in this way.

TO PLAY ONLY DESIRED TRACKS/DISCSiI [o checkithe program contents (PD-M550/PD-M455/PD-M453 only)I

gpCHECK

[ -.... I-u9 P- 1_ @ @ @@I@ ..... I-D'V P- 0_ @ @ @@iDuring program mode, set the ptayer to stop mode and pressCHECK. The prpgram contents wil l be displayed in the programmedorder, After confi_fming the last program step, the display will show"O-O0"

I To modi_ithe program contents (PD-M550/PD-M455/PD-M453 only)

1,

2.

PD-M550

,_ @ @ @ @

5 7

DISC TRACKNUMBER NUMBERPD-M455/pDiM453.. .o Aac -r

TRACK

-"- P- 2 t...During program mode, set the player to stop mode and pressCHECK so that the program step to be corrected appears onthe display,To correct thNUMBER buthe TRACK IdPressi splay. ForNo. 3 is chaDISC NUMBM550), or I_Repeat stepsFor PD-M55Cthe track NoPGM

disc NO., enter the new disc No. with the DISCtons. For PD-M550, enter the new track No. withJUMBER/Digit buttons. For PD-M45B/PD-M453,_1so that the the new disc No, appears on the)xample.: the programmed track No. 4 on the disciged to track No. 7 on the disc No, 5, using the-_R5 button and TRACK NUMBER 7 button (PD-I/1_ and PROGRAM (PD-M455/PD-M453).1 and 2 to change other tracks as desi red.the _ or _ button can also be used to correctAfter selecting the track No., be sure to press

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TOPLAY ONLY DESIRED TRACKS/DISCS (Program Playback and Delete Program _layback)2 1.3 3PD-M550

5 3PD-M455(PD-M453/PD-M450)li2 =

*: PD-M455iPD-M453 only**: PD-M455 only 5 **1 PD-M550 PD-M455(PD-M453/PD-M450)

2D SC NUMBERF,sc_ID,sclo,sc3 ID,sc,D,scI_Jsc.

1 _ 3E2:31:2:-IEZ:]] DISC NUMBER2)

3 PD-M550I _,-, I ,-_ IJ

/?TRACK NUMBER

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/?or I ESd C5F I[ 3[Z38 9 TO[Z E:::3C3 EZ]/9

PD-M455 (PD_M453iPD-M450)TRACK SEARCH DELETE_ z:::::31

For PD-M550, PD-M455 or PD-M453, the DELETE andbuttons on the remote control unit can also be used.

pLAY0 /9

IDelete[ program playback - Toundesi_d tracks/discs

delete

'11 During stop mode, press DELETE.The DELETE indicator lights,2 Press,the Disc number button which contains thetrack to be deleted.To dateta entire discs, enter the desired disc numbers with theDisc nqmber buttons and go to step 4. When the Disc number button is pressed, AL (all tracks)appears on the display.3 Press il


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I CONVENIENTOPERATIONFORRECORDING

PD-M550

PD-M455 (PD-M453/PD-M450}%T

1,3

*: PD-M455/PD-M453 only**: PD-M455 only

33 ,3

OISC NUMBIER

/?DISC NUMBER

[I :,is__lD_sc2_sc3 Io_sc_t_lscs I oJsc_q)

3PD-M550

I _ I '_ II/

_" 4 5 8 _

L C2 [2

TRACK NUMBER

,,,/9 /?PD*M455 (PD-M453/PD-M450)

TRACK SEARCH

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Compu program editing (Computer allocatedprogram editing)ITracks are selected for both sides of the tape,1 During stpp mode, press COMPU PGM EDIT2 Select the disc No. with the Disc number button.3 Press _ or _ so that the desired playing timeappears _n the display and press COMPU PGM EDIT.

Each time _ is pressed, the time wil l be changed in the followingsequence: 46 *-*54--p 60 --* 74--* 90 (minutes). With _,il_l,the timewilt be chaniged in the reverse direction.For PD-M550 only:instead of the _ or _ button, TRACK NUMBER/Digitbuttons {_J - _1} can be used.Press the 1O's digit button and l's digit button sequentially. Toenter 9 minutes or tess, press _ and then the corresponding digi tbutton.The d isplayed time is memorized. The player now programs thetracks for the first s ide of the tape within hal f the selected playingtime, programs a pause, and then programs the tracks for thesecond side iof the tape within half the selected playing t ime. Afterthe programming is completed, the display shows all of theprogrammed tracks and their praying time in the programmedorder.

Example: The tape playing t ime 46 minutes is selected. The programmed contents are displayed in the programmedorder.First side

, , _b- -- lr--cJu

Second side

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 timeis already entered with _ or _ in s tep 3, press _] or

[_ , The dfg it buttons cen now be operated (PD-M550 only). [f the magaZine _s in the player, the contents of the Compuprogram editing will ndr be erased even if the power is turned oif.

For PD-M550, PD-Mt ,55 or PD-M453, the I-_


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CONVENIENT OPERATION FOR RECORDING (Compu Program Editing/Time Fade Editing/One-touch Fade)

PD-M550

INN iJg"-'='-NPD-M455 (PD-M453tPD-M450)

%T=

1,3

3.2 3 1,3

*: PD-M455iPD-M453 only**: PD-M455 only *,PD-M550 PD-M455 (PD-M4531PD-M450)

I T,MEFADE I1

DISC NUMBERI msc11msc2 IDisc3 Imsc4 I D)SC I ms__ II/f DISC NUMBERz7PD-M550

orTRACK NUMBER

PD-M455 (PD-M453/PD-M450)TRACK SEARCHII I II

= cbcbcb@@cbcb#Scbdhr

For PD-M550, PD-M455 or PD-M453, the _ button on theremote control unit can also be used.

ITime f_de editingTracks arelselected within the specif ied time and playback pauwith a fad,-out.1 During stop mode, press TIME FADE EDIT.2 Select the disc No. with the Disc number button.3 Press I


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I

TROUBLESHOOTINGi

Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, checkthe points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances beingused.If the trouble cannot be rectif ied even af ter exercising the checks l isted below, ask your nearest PI(ONEER authorized service center or yourdealer to carry out repair work.

SymptomMagazine is not expelled when EJECT button is pressed.When playback is started, it stops immediately. Pauses or stopsduring playback.

No sound

Sound isdistorted, noise is output.

With certain discs, loud noise isproduced, or play stops.The picture of the TV screen isfluctuated or FM broadcast isinterfered with noise,Remote control will not function.(PD-M 550/PD-455/PD*M453 only)

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Probable causePower plug is disconnected from outlet,

Disc is loaded upside down.Smudged on the disc, etc.

Output cords are connected incorrectly orIoose(y.Incorrect operation of stereo amplifier.Pin plugs and/or amplifier terminals are dir ty.Player is in pause mode,Incorrect conne_ions.Pin plugs and/or amplif ier terminals are dir ty:Interference is being picked up from a *IV set.

Disc has bad scratch or warp. Disc is extremely dirty. Interference is being picked up from the CDplayer.

Dead batteries. Too far from player or wrong angle.

Obstruction between player and remote controlunit.

RemedyConnect plug to amp(if ier or wall out let.

Load the disc correctly with the label sideDOWN. Clean the smudges from the disc and thenplay it again,I Connect properly. Check the settings of amplifier switches andsound volume controls. Clean away dirt.m Pressthe im-button.

ID Connect to ampli fier's AUX or CD terminals.Do not connect to PHONO terminals.e Clean,way dirt .m Switch OFF TV set, or move player away fromTV set.

im ReplaCe the disc.a Clean idiso.ie Turn &ff POWER of the player, or move the

player away from TV or tuner,

e Replace batteries.e The distance between remote control uni t andplayer should beno more than about 7 meters.The operational angle against the front panelis within 30" from right or left end of player.a Relocate remote control unit or removeobstruiction,

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SPECIFICATIONS1. GeneralType .......................................... Compact disc digital audio systemPower requirements

European models ..... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . AC 220 -230 V, 50/60 HzU.K. and Australian models ... ... .. ... ... ... .. ... AC 230 -:240 V, 60 HzU.S, and Canadian models ..... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . AC 120 V, 60 HzOther models ..... .. .. .. . AC 110/120 - 127/220/240 V (switchable),

50/60 HzPower consumption . ... ... .. ... ... ... .. ... ... ... .. ... ... ... .. ... ... ... .. . 12 WOperating temperature ................................................ 5 C - +35*C(+41 F - +95F)Weight ................................................................ 3.9 kg (8 Ib, 10 oz)External dimensionsPD-M550 ..................................... 420(VVJX 291(D) X 101(H) mm

16-9/16(W) X11-7/16(D) X 4{H) inPD-M455/PD-M453/PD-M450 .. ... .420(W} X 291 (D) X 96(H) mm16-9/16(W) X 11-7/t 6(D) X 3-12/16(H) in2. Audio sectionFrequency response .................................................. 2 Hz - 20 kHzS/N ratio .. ... .. ... ... ... .. ... ... ... .. ... ... ... .. ... ... 102 dB or more (EIAJ)Dynamic range ....................................... 96 dB or more (EIAJ}Harmonic distortion .. ... ... .. ... ... ... .. ... ... ... .. 0.003% or less (EIAJ)Output voltage ......................................................................... 2.0VWow and flutter ............................................ Limit of mesurementL+-0.001% W.PEAK) or less (EIAJ)Channels ............................................................. 2-channel (stereo)3. Output terminalAudio line outputHeadphone jack with volume control (PD-M550/PD-M455 only)Control input]output jacks (available with the PD-M450 and U.S.and Canadian models of the PD-M550, PD-M455 end PD-M453: Notavailable with models for mil itary zones (multi-voltage types))CD-DECK SYNCHRO jack4. FunctionsNumber of discs to be stored - maximum 6.

Repeat functions 1 traokrepeat All discs repeat Prog_m repeat Random play repeat Delete play repeat Deleter ndom play repeat Magazine Hi-Lite scan repeatRandom play Random p ey (repeat also available) Delete random play (repeat also available)Switching displayTime consumed i remaining time (track disc), and total timeTimer startADLCDigital level controller PD-M550/PD-M455/PD-M453 only)Volume control _an be done.One-touch fadeFad_n and fade-out possible.Time fade edit[ngSelects the tracks within the specified time. Playback pauswith a fade-out.Compu prbgram e_itingSelects the tracks for both sides within the speci fied time.Power ON/OFF function (remote control unit provided withM550/PD_M455/PD-M453 only)JAutoma_o Power OnPower Down Eject

Basic operation buttons PLAY, PAUSE, STOPSearch function Disc search Track search Manual searchMagazine Hi-Lite Scan DISC SCAN TRACK SCANProgramming Maximum 32 steps Pause

5. Accessories Remote control unit (PD-M550/PD-M455/PD-M453 onlyl .... Size _RO3/d_ batteries(PD-M550/PD-M455/PD-M453 only) ........................................ Six-compact-disk magazine ...................................................... Control cord (pi 'ovided with PD-M450 and U.S. and Canadmodels of PD-MBsB/PD-M455/PD-M453 only: Not available w

models for mil itary zones (multi-voltage types)) ....................... Output cable -..i ......................................................................... Operating instrqctions ..............................................................NOTE:Specifications and idesign subject to possible modi fication withnotice, due to imptrovements.

Program check correction (remote control unit provided withPD-M550/PD-M455/PD-M453 only) Program clear (single track or all tracks) (remote control unitprovided with PD-M550/PD-M455/PD-M453 only) Delete play

The Magazine Type Multi-Play CD Players withmark and the Magazines with the sammark are compatible for 5-inch (12cm) discsPublished by Pioneer Electronic Corporat ion.Copyright 1991 Pioneer Electronic CorporationAll r ights reserved.

iPIONEER ELECTRONIC CORPORATION 4-1,Meguro 1-Chome, M_Llro*ku, Tokyo153, JapanPIONEER ELECTRONICS [USA] INC. 2265 East 220th Street, Long Beach, California 913810U.S.A.P.O.BOX 1720, LongBeach. California 90801, U,S.A.PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. 505 CochraneDrive, Markham, Ontario _3R 8E3, CanadaPIONEER ELECTRONIC [EUROPE] N.V. Keetberglaan1,9120 Beveren,Belgium, TEL 03/750.05;11PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 178-184 BoundaryRoad,Braeside,Vi_toria 3195,Australia, TEL: [03] 580-9911

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