Technics Compact Disc Changer Sl Pd9 Operating Instructions

Compact Disc Changer
SL-PD9
SL-PD7A
Operating Instructions
Model No.
PPC
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions
completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
RQT5763-2P
The photograph shows model SL-PD9.   

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Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these
instructions carefully.
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These operating instructions are applicable to the SL-PD9 and
SL-PD7A models.
These operating instructions, however, fundamentally explain the
operation of SL-PD9 model.
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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within 
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety
1. Power source—Connect the unit to a power source of the type
described in these instructions or as marked on the unit.
2. Polarization—The unit is equipped with a polarized power plug
where one blade is wider than the other. This safety feature
ensures that the plug fits into your household AC outlet only one
way. If the plug doesn’t fit one way, try reversing it. If the plug
still doesn’t fit, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete...

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Connections
ABefore making connections, be sure that the power of this unit
and all other system components is turned off.
Conserving power
The unit consumes 1 W even when it is turned off with [/I, POWER].
To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time,
unplug it from the household AC outlet.
Note
Although the figure shows the AC power supply cord being
connected to a household AC outlet, if the amplifier (or receiver) is
equipped with a AC outlet, connect the cord to...

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Front panel controls
Main unit
No. Name Ref.page
A AA A
AStandby/on switch (/I, POWER) ..................... 6Press 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.
B BB B
BSpiral button (SPIRAL) ...................................... 8
C CC C
CRandom mode button (RANDOM MODE) ........ 8
D DD D
DRepeat button (REPEAT) ................................ 12
E EE E
ERemote control signal sensor...

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Basic operations
This unit can play CD-DA format audio CD-R and CD-RW that
have been finalized* upon completion of recording.
It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the
condition of the recording.
*Finalizing is a process that enables CD-R/CD-RW players to play
audio CD-R and CD-RW.
Sequential play
All of the discs will be played, beginning from track 1 on the
selected disc.
The explanation below is an example of operation in the case
where all five disc trays in the...

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Basic operations
To directly access a desired track
Press the numeric button(s) to select the track.
To select a two-digit track number over 10(or to select a two-digit track from the remote control for SL-PD9)Press [>10] ([≥10] on the remote control for SL-PD9) and then the
two numbers you want within 7 seconds or so.
For example
Track no. 20: [>10] ([≥10] on the remote control for SL-PD9)
  [2][0]
To exchange discs during play
While playing a disc, it is possible to change the...

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Random play
All of the tracks will be played one time each in random order.
There are two types of random play as described below.
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 played, and play all tracks on that disc in a random order.
In the stop or play mode
Press [RANDOM MODE] so that the “1 DISC RND” indi-
cator illuminates.
Every time you press the button:1 DISC...

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Program play
This unit has two program play modes; program (PGM) and delete
(DEL).
Program mode allows you to select and play your favorite tracks in
the order you want to hear them.
Delete mode allows you to program the unit not to play certain
tracks. This mode can be used in combination with sequential and
random play.
Up to 32 tracks can be selected for each mode.
1While the unit is stopped
Select the mode with [PROGRAM MODE].Every time you press the button:PGM      DEL...

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 Program play
SL-PD9 only (Remote control only)
A To confirm the selections
Press [RECALL].
Each time you press the button, the tracks and discs you
programmed appear on the display in the order they were selected.
To cancel selections
While the unit is stopped
Press []. The entire program is canceled.
SL-PD9 only (Remote control only)
B To clear the last item in the program
Press [CLEAR].
To clear a specific item
1. Press [RECALL] until the item is displayed.
2. Press [CLEAR].
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