I Adjusting the sound volume (PD-M550/PD-

M455/PD-M453 only)

VARIOUS OPERATIONS

AC power ¢o_d connection and functions

Some function,s cannot be carried out depending on the connection

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O PUT LEVEL

Press OUTPUT LEVEL "-" or "+" to adjust the output level. The output level can be adjusted between 0 dB end -25 dB in steps of

1dB.

The output level at the OUTPUT jacks and PHONES jack will be adjusted simultaneously.

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Timer playbacl

Program mere _ry

Delete program memory

WhentheACpower cord is connected to the unswitched outlet of anamplifier or wall outlet.

No

Yes

Yes

When the AC power cord is connected to the switched outlet of an amplifier or audio timer,

Yes

No

No

ADLC (Automatic Digital Level Controller)

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When the difference of recording level between discs is noticeable, the volume level should be adjusted for each disc, especially during program playback or random playback whose tracks are selected between 2 discs or more. In such cases, pressing ADLC automatically sets the output level to the proper level. When ADLC is turned on, the ADLC indicator lights.

• ToturnoffADLC, pressAOLCsothattheADLCindicatorgoesoff.

With some selections, sound becomes unnatural. In such cases, turn off ADLC.

PD-M550/PD-M455PD-M450/PD-M453

ADLC

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NOTES (PD-M550/PD-M455/PD-M453 only}:

The setting of the OUTPUT LEVEL buttons am canceled when ADLC is turned on.

When ADLC is turned on, the OUTPUT LEVEL buttons cannot be opera ted.

Outputlevelm Jmory Yes

No

For details, refe I to the description of each function of this Operating Instructions.

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PD-M455, PD-M550 specifications

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