Connections, Making connections | Pioneer PD-F407, PD-F507 instruction

CONNECTIONS

÷Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power switch and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

CONTROL

OUT

Stereo amplifier

Control cable ( PD-F407 only)

To the CONTROL IN jack

=of the Pioneer component bearing the Î mark.

C( PD-F407 only) CD player

CD	White	Output cable	White
L
	L	A-1	L

R				LINE OUT
	R		R	DIGITAL
				OUT
				L
	Red		Red	R
				OPTICAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL IN	B
	Optical Fiber Cable

IN
CONTROL	OUT
IN OUT

Plugintothewall outlet at last.

Power cord

A-2

The illustration shows the flat blade 2-pin AC plug model.

This output terminal is PD-F507 only.

AMaking connections

1Connect the OUTPUT jacks of this unit to the input jacks (CD or

AUX) of the amplifier. Make sure that the white plug is connected to the left (L) jack and the red plug to the right (R) jack.

÷Be sure not to connect this unit to the amplifier’s PHONO jacks, as sound will be distorted and normal playback will not

be possible.

2Connect the power cord to a household AC wall outlet. ÷ Make sure plugs are inserted fully into the wall outlet.

NOTE:

Do not connect the power cord to an AC outlet on your amplifier.

BConnecting the OPTICAL FIBER CABLE

(PD-F507 only)

This unit can be connected to an amplifier equipped with an optical digital jack.

1.Remove the protective dust cap from this unit’s DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL jack.

2.Use an optical fiber cable to connect the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL jack of this unit to the optical input jack of the amplifier.

÷Align the plug of the optical fiber cable with the optical digital jack and fully insert the plug to make a secure connection.

Use a separately sold optical fiber cable for the optical digital jack connections.

Precautions concerning use of optical fiber cables

÷Fully insert the optical fiber cable plugs all the way into the jacks.

÷Be careful not to fold or crimp the cable. When coiling an optical fiber cable for storage, make sure the diameter of the coil is 15 cm or larger.

÷Use an optical fiber cable with a length of 3 m or less.

÷Protect the optical fiber cable plugs from scratches and dust.

÷When the unit is not connected using an optical fiber cable, be sure to keep the protective dust cap plugged into the optical digital output jack at all times.

CSystem remote control with a Pioneer stereo

amplifier that has the Î mark(PD-F407 only)

When a Pioneer stereo amplifier bearing the Î mark is used, connect the CONTROL IN jack on the rear panel of the CD player to the CONTROL OUT jack of the amplifier. This will enable the CD player to be controlled using the remote control unit supplied with the stereo amplifier. If you do not plan to use this feature, it is not necessary to connect the CONTROL IN/OUT jacks.

÷The remote control unit supplied with the amplifier can be used to control Play, Stop, Pause, Track/Disc Search and Disc Change operations.

÷For instructions regarding connections and operation, refer to the operating instructions provided with your stereo amplifier.

NOTES:

÷When a control cable is connected to the player’s CONTROL IN jack, direct control of the player with the remote control unit is not possible. Operate the player with the remote control unit by aiming it at the amplifier.

÷Be sure to connect both of the control cable's plugs securely to the CONTROL IN and CONTROL OUT jacks. Do not connect only one end of the cable.

÷Be sure to turn off the power of the amplifier before connecting the power cord and output cable.

POWER-CORD CAUTION

Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or an electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.

CONNECTIONS

PD-F507, PD-F407 specifications

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