Technics SL-PD947 User Manual

Technics

Compact Disc Changer

SL-PD947

Operating Instructions

DIGITAL AUDIO

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Table of Contents

I Before Use

Precautions .......................................... 3

Safety ................................................. 3

Installation ............................................. 3

Maintenance ........................................... 3

Service ................................................ 3

Preparations ......................................... 4

Supplied accessories .................................... 4

Connections ............................................ 4

Concerning the Remote Control ................. 5

Battery installation ...................................... 5

Use of batteries ........................................ 5

Operation notes ........................................ 5

Front Panel Controls and Functions ............ 6

Control section ......................................... 6

Display section ......................................... 8

[Listening ]

Basic Operating Procedure ....................... 9

Sequential Play ..................................... 10

When listening through headphone ....................... 11

Direct Access Play ................................. 12

From the main unit ..................................... 12

From the remote control ................................ 13

Program Play ........................................ 14

From the main unit ..................................... 14

From the remote control ................................ 16

Delete Play ........................................... 18

From the main unit ..................................... 18

From the remote control ................................ 20

Random Play ........................................ 22

One disc random play ................................... 22

Full random play ........................................ 23

Spiral Play ........................................... 24

Special Features .................................... 25

ID scan function ........................................ 25

Pitch control function ................................... 26

Auto cue function ....................................... 27

Repeat function ........................................ 28

Search function ........................................ 28

Skip function ........................................... 29

Time mode selection .................................... 30

Recording

CD Edit-Recording .................................. 31

Sequential-edit-recording ................................ 32

Program-edit-recording .................................. 34

I Reference I

Before Moving ....................................... 35

Quick Reference Table of

Remote Control Operation ........................ 36

Concerning Compact Discs ....................... 38

Handling precautions .................................... 38

Storage precautions .................................... 38

Technical Specifications .......................... 38

Troubleshooting Guide ............................ 39

Product Service ..................................... 39

Product information ..................................... 39

Index ....................................... Back Cover

The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.

Please note them in the space provided below and retain them

for future reference.

MODEL NUMBER SL-PD947 SERIAL NUMBER

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH

CAUTION: TOREDUCETHE RISKOF ELECTRIC

CAUTION

SHOCK,DO NOTREMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLEPARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICINGTO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,

FULLY INSERT.

,_The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may

be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

angle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (ser- vicing) instructions in the literature accompanying

The exclamation point within an equilateral tri- the appliance.

Precautions

Before using this unit please read these operating instructions

carefully. Take special care to follow the warnings indicated on the

unit itselfas well as thesafely suggestions listed below.

Afterwards keep them handy for future reference.

Safety

Power Source -- The unit should be connected to power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as

marked on the unit.

Polarization -- If the unit is equipped with a polarized AC power plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), that plug will fit into the AC outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

Installation

Environment

1. Water and Moisture -- Do not use this unit near water--for

example, near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the like. Damp basements should also be avoided.

2. Condensation -- Moisture may form on the lens in the following

cases...

==immediately after a heater has been turned on.

ein a steamy or very humid room.

ewhen the unit is suddenly moved from a cold environment to a

warm one.

Placement

1. Ventilation -- The unit should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. Allow 10 cm

(4") clearance from the rear of the unit.

2. Foreign Material -- Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled into the unit. Do not subjectthis

unitto excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock.

3. Magnetism -- The unit should be situated away from equipment ordevices that generate strong magnetism.

4. Stacking -- Do not place heavy objects, other than system components, on top of the unit.

3. Power Cord Protection -- AC power supply cords should be

routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Never take holdof the plug or cord if your hand is wet, and always grasp the plug body when

connecting or disconnecting it.

4. Nonuse Periods -- When the unit is not used, turn the power off. When left unused for a long period of time, the unit should be unplugged from the household AC outlet.

If moisture forms inside this unit, it may not operate properly. To correct this problem, turn on the power and wait about one hour

for the moisture to evaporate.

3. Heat -- The unit should be situated away from heat sources such

as radiators and the like. It also should not be placed in

temperatures lessthan 5°C (41°F) or greater than 35°C (95°F).

5. Surface -- Place the unit on a flat, level surface.

6. Carts and Stands -- The unit should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. The unit and

cart combination should be moved with care.

Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the unit and cart combi-

nation to overturn.

7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting -- The unit should not bemounted toa

wall orceiling, unlessspecified in this operating instructions.

Maintenance

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth lightly moistened with mild detergent solution.

Service

1. Damage Requiring Service -- The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: (a) The AC power supply cord or the plughas been damaged; or

(b) Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled intothe unit; or (c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or

CAUTION:

• 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 Communications.

Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent

such as alcohol or benzine.

(d) The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a

marked change in performance; or

(e) The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

2. Servicing -- The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should he referred toqualified service personnel.

• THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

Preparations

Supplied accessories

Check the packing carton for these accessories.

AC power supply cord

(For USA: SJA172-1)

(For Canada: SJA172) ........... 1 pc.

Remote-control transmitter

(RAK-SL002WH) ................ 1 pc.

Connections

Before connecting the changer to your audio system, be sure that the power of the changer and all other system components are

turned off. Rear panel of

this changer

Stereo connection cable

(SJP2249-6) .................... 1 pc.

Batteries (UM-4, "AAA", R03)... 2 pcs.

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Connect the stereo /

connection cable.

Connect the stereo connection cable (includ- ed) to CD or AUX terminals of the amplifier or

the receiver.

2 Connect the synchro edit cable (included with

the cassette deck) to SYNCHRO EDIT ter-

minal of Technics cassette deck.

nect the synchro

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Connect the power supply cord (included) to the household AC outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) or to AC OUTLET of Technics component.

Concerning the Remote Control

Battery installation

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Be sure that you insert the batteries so that their positive (+)

Open the cover, and negative (-) polarities match the polarities indicated in

Press gently and slide the cover out. the compartment. Batteries installed with incorrect polarities

may leak and damage.

Insert the batteries Included with this unit.

When you need to replace these batteries, use two UM-4 AAA, IEC R03 (1.5 V) or equivalent batteries.

Refer to "Use of batteries" for additional information.

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Use of batteries

Do not try to mix old and new batteries or batteries of different

types (carbon and alkaline, etc.).

Always remove old, weak or worn-out batteries promptly and dispose of them properly.

The average battery life is about one year. Although the battery life varies depending on how often the device is used, you should generally replace the batteries about once a year.

Replace the batteries if commands from the remote control transmitter do not operate the unit even when the transmitter is held close to the front panel.

Never subject batteries to excessive heat or flame; do not attempt to disassemble them; and be sure they are not short-circuited.

Operation notes

If you will not use the remote control for a long period of time, remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dark place.

If a battery leaks, remove all batteries and dispose of them proper- ly. Thoroughly clean the battery compartment before inserting new

batteries. If the leaking electrolyte comes into contact with skin or clothes, flush with water immediately.

Keep batteries out of reach of children.

Do not use rechargeable type (nickel-cadmium) batteries.

Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or carbon batteries.

(_) Aim the remote control transmission window toward the

changer's sensor. Avoid any obstacles.

(_) Use the remote control within a 60-degree angle of the

changer. The reachable distance is within 7 meters (23 ft.) directly facing

toward the changer.

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(_) Be sure the transmission window and the changer's sensor are

free from dust. Excessive dust might prevent reception.

If direct sunlight or other strong light sources strike the remote con- trol signal sensor of the changer, operation may be impaired. If there is a problem, place the changer away from the light source.

Front Panel Controls and Functions

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Control section

Numbers with black background (for example _]) ) indicate func- tions available on the remote control.

Power switch (POWER)

Press ( .11--, m ) to switch the power on.

Press again (a --, 111) to switch the power off.

(_ Pitch control buttonlindicator (OFFION)

Press to turn the pitch control effect on or off. When the pitch control effect is on, the indicator illuminates. (See page 26.)

Pitch control knob (-, +)

This is used to adjust the playback pitch (tempo and pitch of the sound). (See page 26.)

O ID scan button (lid SCANI)

Press to activate the ID (identify) scan function. (See page 25.)

Tape length button (TAPE LENGTH)

When you attempt to record compact discs to tape, press to

select the tape length so that the changer can then automatically calculate what tracks fit on each side of the

tape, in a sequential manner. (See pages 32-34.)

6_ Remote control signal sensor

(REMOTE SENSOR)

Loading drawer

You can load or unload discs when this drawer is open.

® Disc trays (1 -5)

You can load up to five discs, one disc per one tray.

O Search buttons (<1,< SEARCH IN_)

Press to move forward and backward through the tracks on the disc. (See page 28.)

• Disc buttons (DISC 1-5)

Use to select the desired disc.

With the remote control, by using disc button and numeric but- ton (1-5). (See page 12.)

• Play button (1_ PLAY)

(See page 9.)

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Auto cue button (AUTO CUE)

Press to activate the auto cue function. (See page 27.)

Spiral button (SPIRAL)

Press to play the first tracks on all the loaded discs in se-

quence, followed by the second tracks on all the discs, and so on. (See page 24.)

• Random mode button (RANDOM MODE)

The mode changes as follows each time the button is pressed. (See pages 22-23.)

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• Repeat button (REPEAT)

Press to activate the repeat function. (See page 28.)

O Numeric buttons (1-10, 0, >10)

Press to select the track number.

(See page 12.)

Program mode button (PROGRAM MODE)

The mode changes as follows each time the button is pressed. (See pages 14, 18.)

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Skip buttons (I<1<1 SKIP I_1_ )

Use to skip to the beginning of the track. (See page 29.)

• Stop button (11 STOP)

(See page 11.)

• Pause button (11 PAUSE)

(See page 11 .)

• Disc skip button (DISC SKIP)

Use to rotate the disc tray. (See pages 10, 29.)

• Loading drawer openlclose button

(_A OPENICLOSE)

(_ Headphones jack (PHONES)

(See page 11.)

Front Panel Controls and Functions

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Display section

_) Disc indicators ((1)_(5))

The indicator corresponding to the playing disc flashes.

In the program play mode, programmed disc indicators will il- luminate. In the delete play mode, disc indicators to be deleted

will go out.

@ Disc number/tape side display

Shows the number (1-5) of the current disc, or shows the tape side (A or B) in the CD edit-recording mode.

(_ Track number display

Shows the current track number (up to 99), and also shows

"+" or "-" when you operate the pitch control knob.

@ ID scan indicator (SCAN)

Lights in the ID scan mode.

(_ Timelprogram sequencelpitch display

Shows the elapsed playing time of the track in play.

Also shows the program sequence in the program play mode,

and the sequence you entered in the delete play mode.

When you operate the pitch control knob, shows the pitch

percentage.

Program play indicator (PGM)

Lights in the program play mode.

Play mode indicators ( ._ ._ ._ ) (Fig. 1)

Each indicator points to the following play modes:

SPIRAL: Spiral play ONE: One disc random play FULL: Full random play

@ Repeat indicator ( _ )

Lights in the repeat mode.

_) Compact disc edit indicator (EDIT)

Lights in the CD edit-recording mode is activated.

Pause indicator (11)

Lights in the pause mode.

(_ Auto cue Indicator ( ._ )

Lights in the auto cue mode.

Delete play indicator (DEL)

Lights in the delete play mode.

Play indicator (1_)

Lights in the play mode.

Basic Operating Procedure

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DISC SKIP

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1 Press POWER to switch on the power.

2 Press OPENICLOSE to open the loading

drawer.

(Also available from the remote control.)

Load the disc(s) on the disc tray(s).

Do not load 3" (8 cm) and 5" (12 cm) discs on the same disc tray.

The number (1-5) on the disc tray indicates the disc number.

Label

must face upward. I Carousel

After loading discs on the two disc trays at the front position, press DISC SKIP to move the carousel. A different two disc trays will be at the front position each time DISC SKIP is press-

ed.

Press OPENICLOSE again to close the loading drawer.

(Also available from the remote control.)

You can skip this step by pressing PLAY.

The loading drawer will be closed automatically then play will

start.

Do not attempt to close the drawer by hand. Be sure to press

OPEN/CLOSE.

Press PLAY.

(Also available from the remote control.)

CAUTION: 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 page 35 before moving the unit.

Notes: Do not touch the carousel nor the loading drawer while it is

moving.

Do not turn the carousel forcibly by hand because it may

fail to operate normally.

Sequential Play

Sequential play involves playing all the five discs on the five-disc tray in sequence beginning with the first track on the disc at the playing position.

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OPENICLOSE

Before operation, follow the steps 1-4 of "Basic

Operating Procedure" on page 9.

Press DISC SKIP to select the desired disc.

(Also available from the remote control.)

Pressing DISC SKIP will move the carousel by one position.

Disc number at the playing position

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Press the play button.

(Also available from the remote control.) The play indicator will illuminate and sequential play will start.

The disc indicator corresponding to the disc being played

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Play indicator

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 be at the playing position.

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Elapsed play time

To exchange discs during play

Press OPENICLOSE to open the loading drawer.

(_) Press DISC SKIP to rotate the disc trays and exchange the

discs. The carousel will move by one position. Pressing again moves

the carousel in the opposite direction by two disc trays. Press OPENICLOSE to close the loading drawer.

If you play a disc with the loading drawer open, the changer will stop when the last track on the current disc finishes playing.

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To temporarily stop play (A_,o.v.,eb_.fromtheremotecontrol.)

Press PAUSE.

This switches the changer to the pause mode, and the pause in- dicator illuminates. The disc rotates while the changer is in the pause mode.

Headphones (notincluded)

Press PLAY or PAUSE to resume play.

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Press STOP.

The disc will stop rotating, and the display will show the total

number of tracks and the total playing time of the current disc.

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Pause indicator

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The total playing time displayed includes the silent sections bet- ween tracks. For this reason, it may be a few seconds longer than

the playing time indicated on the disc.

When listening through headphones

Connect the headphones (not included) to the headphones jack.

Plug type: 114 inch phone plug, stereo type.

Because the volume for the headphones cannot be adjusted on this unit, avoid listening for long periods of time if the volume of the

headphones is so loud that it is uncomfortable to the ears.

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Direct Access Play

Direct access play involves starting play from a specific track on a specific disc and playing all discs on the five-disc tray in sequence.

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From the main unit

Before operation, follow the steps 1 -4 of "Basic Operating Procedure" on page 9.

If you want to start with the disc at the playing position, proceed to

step 2.

1 Press the desired disc button (1-5).

For example: To select disc 1, press the r'_ button.

The selected disc indicator will flash.

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If the disc only is selected, play will begin its first track in about ten seconds.

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To select a track between 1 and 10: Press the corresponding number on the keypad.

To select a two-digit track number over 10: Press the >10 button then one of the buttons from 0-9 to

select the "tens" digit. Then press one of the buttons from 0 to 9 to select the "unit" digit. For example;

To select track number 20: Press > 10, then 2, and then O.

Play begins at the track selected and continues through the end of the last disc.

If a disc is not on the selected disc tray, the changer plays the disc at the next number.

Press the numeric button(s) to select the track.

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The changer will stop automatically when the last track on the last

disc finishes playing.

If you play a disc with the loading drawer open, the changer will

stop when the last track on the current disc finishes playing.

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