BASICOPERATION

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Operations indicated by the [ _ ] mark are performed with the

remote control unit. (PD-M550/PD-M455/PD-M453 only)

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To play _ compact disc

1 Turn on the power to the player.

2 Insert magazine, pushing it in until a click

sound heard.

Insert _ediscs to be played into the magazine beforehand. (Refer 1o "BEFORE OPERATING THE PLAYER" on page 6.)

When the power is turned off, inserting a magazine autom_ tically turns on the power (Automatic Power On functio_ i).

3 Press I_ to start playback.

To pause pla tback temporarily:

Pressll. The I indicator lights and playback is paused at that point.

Pressing II a_ain or I_ resumes playback from the position where pause mode_ vas entered.

To stop playl _ack:

Press •. Th_ player returns to the beginning of the first track on the disc at w_ ich playback was stopped. If • is pressed twice, the

player retum_ to the beginning of the first track on the first disc and enters st( ,p mode.

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When the po_ver is turned off while a magazine is in the player, the player memol rzes which disc was played just before the power was

turnedoff. Th is, when the power is next turned on, pressing the play button starts _layback from the first track on the memorized disc.

To stop layback and take out the magazine

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Press EJECT, remove the magazine, and then press POWER to turn off the pcwer,

Even when t_ e power is turned off, the magazine will be ejected by pressing E,IECT. (Power Down Eject)

NOTE:

Dome mode llows you to see variation of the display. To enter the

dome mode, _ress POWER and then _ within 1 second without inserting the i _agazine. To exit demo mode, insert the magazine or press any but "on.

Cautions r agarding handling of magazines

When insc rting a magazine into the player, make sure that the direction o insertion is correct.

After use, store in the case provided. Do not place in locations subjected :o high temperatures or exposed to direct sunlight.

Do not tak magazines apart.

Be careful not to drop, or hit magazines against things. Also do not apply., trong force to trays which have been withdrawn.

Applicatior of benzene, thinner, insecticide or other volatile liquids to a magazine may damage the surface, so keep magazines 'awayfrom such substances,

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PD-M455, PD-M550 specifications

The Pioneer PD-M455 and PD-M550 are two exemplary models in the world of compact disc players, showcasing Pioneer’s commitment to high-fidelity audio and innovative technology. Both units were designed to cater to audiophiles who demand exceptional sound quality, ease of use, and versatile features.

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