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MULTI-PLAY COMPACT DISC PLAYER

PD-M550
PD-M455
PD-M453
PD-M450

DIGITAL AUDIO

PD-M455

PD-M450

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product,
Please read through these operating instructions so you
will know how to operate your model properly. After you
have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a
safe place for future reference.
in some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug
and power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in
the explanatory
drawings.
However, the method of
connecting and operating the unit is the same.

WARNING:

To PREVENT FiRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

IMPORTANT

NOTICE

[For U.S. and Canadian models]
The serial number for this equipmentis located on the rear panel.
Please write "_hlsserial number on your enclosedwarranty card
andkeep it in a securearea. This is for your security.
"This

product

complies

with

the

Radio

interference

ments

of the EC (European Community)Directive 87/308/EEC."

LINE VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

SWITCH

Only multi-voltage models are providKI with this switch.
U.S., Canadian, European, U.K., and Australian models
are not provided with this switch.
Mains voltages in Saudi Arabia are 127V and 220V only.
Never use this model with 110V setting in Saudi Arbia.
The line voltage selector switch is located on the rear panel
of this player. Before your player is shipped from the factory,
the switch is set to the power requirements of the player's
destination. Check that it is set properly before plugging
the power cord into the outlet. If the voltage is not properly
set or if you move to an area where the voltage requirements
differ, adjust the selector switch as follows:
• Use a medium-sized (flat blade) screwdriver. Insert the
tip of the screwdriver into the groove of the selector
switch and turn it so that the power voltage making of
your area points to the arrow.

requireVOLTAGE SE LECTOR

THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND ]
THEREFOREDOES NOT SEPARATETHE UNIT FROM MAINS
POWERIN STANDBY POSITION.

PIONEER"
The Art of Entertainment

IMPORTANT

1
CAUTION

The

lightning

triangle,

flash

with

is intended

uninsulated
enclosur

arrowhead,

to

ater_ ttle

"dangerous

withfn
user

voltage"

e tha_ may be of _u f ticient

a risk of electric

shock

an equilateral

to the

within

CAUTION:

presence

the

magnitude

The

of

TO

product's

PREVENT

NOT

THE

REMOVE

SERVICEABLE

IMPORTANT
apparatus

see

REAR

connection

is fitted

with

FACILITIES

of additional

Hi-Fi

that

the

power

switch

power
for

ELECTRIC

(DR

SHOCK,

BACK).

NO

DO

PARTS

INSIDE,

SERVICE

REFER

SERVICING

Make

wires

in

accordance

all

and the signal terminals
wall
socket
last Imake
As the

is oft.I

mains

lead

Due:

the following
Neutral

Browm

Live

colours

apparatus

of the

may

not

marking
identifying
as f otIOWS:

the

within

User

an equilateral

TD

triangle

to the presence

is

of important

Iservicing)
instructions
the appliance

in

PERSONNEL.

this

with

point

to alert

operating
and mairltenan_te
the riterature
accompanying

The wire which
is co,cured
blue
the
terminal
which
[s marked
coloured
black
The

outlet(s),
The

exclamation

intended

USER-

FOR USE IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM

convenient

component(s).

connections
to the AC ougetls)
first.
Connect
_he _lug to the
sure

2

AC mains

PANEL

OF

to constitute

to persons

QUALIFIED

If the

RISK
CDVER

are

coloured

to

in

wire
the

co_oured

code:

DO not
three

wires

in tile

mains

correspond
the

lead

with

terminals

which

the

in your

plog

crown

he connected
the letter
N

must

be connected

which

is marked

with

the

either

wire

earth

letter

to
or

L or

red,
connect

pin

to the

terminal

of a

plucJ

Equipment
plug.

of this

coloured

is coloured

terminal

mus!
with

sold in the

U,K.

is not supplied

with

a power

proceed

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ

INSTRUCTIONS

instructions
Qperated,
RETAIN

-

should

Ag

-- The

be reIained

HEED WARNING
the

safety

and

before

operating

operating

for future

- All warnings

operating

on the appgance

instructions

should

be

adhered

to

should

MOISTURE
near water

washbowl,

LOCATION
stable
WALL

for

kitchen

laundry

- The
location.

appliance

OR

CEILING
not

The

proper

should

-

appliance

ventgatlon.

The

For

the

that may block the ventilation
in a built in installation,
such

-- The
heat

appliance

sources

stoves,
that
POWER

or

produce
SOURCES

nected

to

should

such

other

as

The

a power

be

walked

routed

on

against

or

them

convenience
they

exit

POLARIZATION
vided

-

with

following

-

so that

Pay

plugs,
where

If your

instructions

This

will

fit into the

safety

feature

not

be

congo-

he se rviced

by a Pioneer

center

or quafified

are unable

only

Objects

have

(he

appliance

The

appliance

your

safety

purpose

CLEANING
with
dean
other

-

outlet,

of the

polarized

appliance

should

volatile

2


liquids

since

they

the

plug

fallen,

has

or fiquid

been

has

appliance
service

when:

exposed

US.A,

Code,

ANSI/NFPA

and

supporting

dam-

wire

to an antenna

spiged

Lnto

CART

70-1984,

structure,

of

[heappliancedoesnotappeattooperatenormally

built

Electrical

provides

grounding
unit,

and

National

grounding

discharge

tO grounding

surges

informaof the

mast

of the lead-in

size of grounding

antenna

discharge

electrodes,

and

unk,
require-

ments
for the grounding
electrode
See Fig A,
- An appfiance
and cart combination
should
he
moved
with care Quick stops, excessive
force,
uneven
surfaces
may cause
the appfiance
and
combination
to overturn.

to rain

or exhibits
a marked
change
in performance.
The appliance
has been
d_oppe_
or the enclosure

-

The

the appliance
ting instructions
nearest
Pioneer

user

should

beyond

that

not

attempt

described

and
cart

to service
in [he

opera-

For all other servicing,
conta¢I
authorized
service
center.

Ihe

NEC

.

or

to cords

at

the

point

product

is

please

read

is

This

to insert

the

_"

GROUND_

pro _

may

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE

the

INEC

SECTION

UNIT
810

GROUNDING

is a

20)

defeat

cleaned

corrode

CONDUCTORS
810

plug

S

the

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

plug
be

IN

WIRE

equipped

one way.

not

ANTENNA
LEAD

CLAMP

Do

810 of the
No

an

so as to provide

voltage

to proper

location

conneetlon

if an outside

ter rT=inal, be sure

is grounded

against

section

respect

conductors,

has been

been

system

In the

tion with

a uthorized

personnel

or

[o be

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

only

a polishing
cloth
or a soft dry cloth.
Never
with furniture
wax, benzine,
insecticides
or

cabinet

En

The

obs(;lete

cord

antenna

some protection
up static charges.

not spilled

•

fully into the outlet,
try reversing
the plug
If the
plug shoulP still fall to fit, contact
your electrician
to
replace

service

power-supply

the

un-

be taken

are

should

current line plug (a plug
than the other)
This plug

outlet

fall and liquids

cords

upon

and

product

if you

should

left

-

antenna

damaged

type

likely

placed

plug,

power

do not

when

to the

from

supply

are

purchased

with a polarized
alternating
having
one blade
wider

the

attention

power

outlet

through
openings
SERVICE
The

appliance

a polarized

the

GROUNDING

is connected

or as marked

receptacles,
the

from

enclosure
REQUIRING

The

OUTDDDRANTENNA

appliance

registers,

should
of

items

particular

be located

of the

amplifiers)

Power

they

by

from

away

heat

only

obiects

the

SERVICING

of air through

instructions

pinched

appliance

situated

appliance

PROTECTION

should

flow

cord

•
SO
with

ru g, or simiiar

[including

supply

scribed in the operating
en the appliance
POWER-CORD

be

•

openmgs;
or.
as a bookcase

radiators,

abptiances

heat.
-

sofa,

the

•

appfiance

interfere

example,

not be situated

surface
placed

may impede
openings.

•

in a

be situated

not

should

or cabinet
that
the ventilation

base-

ceiling

should
does

on a bed,

a bathtub,

installed

or

should

tenna
power

aged.

be

to a waft

or position

into
DAMAGE

not

in a wet

antenna

lines,
- The

be unplugged

so that

in

etc.

MOUNTING

that its location

near
tub,

pool,

be mounted
-

appliance

example,

sink,

a swirnmlng

VENTILATION

HEAT

The

or near

should

its

--

power

used for a long period
of time
OBJECT
AND
LIQUID
ENTRY
- Care

in

use

- An ou [door

from

PERIODS

should

and

WATER

ment,

LINES

away

instructions

and

be used

is

reference.

FOLLOW
INSTRUCTIONS
- All operating
structions
should
be followed,
AND

POWER

the appliance

NONUSE

INSTRUCTIONS

should

the

be read

the

FIG. A

(NEC ART 250, PART HI

- 211

NATIONAL

ELECTRIC

CODE

[FOR EUROPEAN

i
i

AND U.K. MODELS]

The following caution label appear on your player.
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i

,

CAUTION

Location: r_ar of the player

This product contains a laser diode of higher class than
1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers
or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

[FOR U.S.
CAUTION
•

MODEL]

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
exposure,
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

•

radiation

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INFORMATION

TO USER

[FOR

This
equipment
generates
and
uses radio
frequency
energy
and _f not installed
and used propeay,
that is, in
strict accordance
with
the manLJfacturer's
instruot;ons,
may

Cause

interference

ti_n.

It has

heel1

the limits

fo_ a Class

with

specifications

the

Rules.

which

tection

against

lation.

However,

will

not

occur

are

to

Wpe

{_sted

radio

_tld

and

a computing

such
there

to

J

provide

interference

of Part

15

reasonable

that

installation

with

'accordance

in a _esidentia_

is no guarantee

in a particular

r_'c_-

to comply

clerics'in

in Subpart

designed

t_ewsion

found

of FCC

U.S.

MODEL]

If this
ing

the

equipment
equipment

does

cause

off and

_n,

television
try
to c_vrect
feceptiOnr
t_
inteHerence
which
can
fOllOwing
• reorient

measu:es:
the receiving

interference
the

user

radio

!_o

is encourllged

o

by
be one
determined
m mo_e by of turfit

antenna

/

pro-

•
•

relocate
this equipment
with respect
move Ibis equipment
away
from
the

instal-

•

plug this
equ=pmen

interference

to

I
I

to the recelv_r
receiver

equipment
into a different
outlet
so
and receiver
are on ddferet_
branch

lh_at
cir-

It necessary,

the

experlenced

radio/television

should

consult

the

technician

dealer
for

or

an

additional

suggestions.
The user may find the following
booklet
prepared
by the Federa_ Communications
Commission
helpful:
"'How
to
Problems"
This

Identify

booklet

is

Printing
Office,
004o000_003t_5-_,

and

Resolve

avagable

Radio-TV

from

Washington.

the

0 C,

interference

US

Government

204OZ.

Stock

No

to units

which

will

,

cuits
The above
be

[For Canadian

user

Operated

it_struclions
in the

apply
Umted

only

States

model]

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 Communication s.

POWER-CORD

i.

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 e short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit,
a piece of furniiure,
etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never
make a knot in the cord or t_e it with other cords. The power cords
should
damaged

be routed such that

they are not

likely

Dower cord can cause fire or give you

to be stepped

on. A

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,

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PUTBATTERIES
INTOTHEREMOTECONTROL

I CONTENTS

UNIT(Pl -M550/PDM455iPD-M453only)
CONFIRM SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ............................... 4
PUT BATTERIES INTO THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT .... 4
CAUTIONS REGARDING HANDLING ................................ 5
CONNECTIONS .................................................................
6
BEFORE OPERATING THE PLAYER .................................. 6
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS ............................... 8
BASIC OPERATION ..........................................................
10
To play a compact disc ...................................................
10
To stop playback and take out the magazine ................. 10
Time display ...................................................................
11
VARIOUS OPERATIONS ..................................................
11
Disc search - To search for a particular disc .................. 11
Track search - To search for a particular track ............... 11
Manual search - To search for a particular passage ....... 12
To repeat playback (repeat play) .................................... 12
Random playback - To play all tracks in random order ... 12
Magazine Hi-Lite Scan ...................................................
12
Adjusting the sound volume (PD-M550/PD-M455/
PD-M453 only) ...............................................................
13
ADLC (Automatic Digital Level Controller) ..................... 13
TO PLAY ONLY DESIRED TRACKS/DISCS ...................... 14
Program playback - To program tracks/discs
in desired order ..............................................................
14
Programming a pause ....................................................
15
To clear all of the program contents .............................. 15
To erase a program (PD-M550/PD-M455
/PD-M453 only) ..............................................................
15
To check the program contents (PD-M550/PD-M455
/PD-M453 only) ..............................................................
15
To modify the program contents (PD-M550/PD-M455
/PD-M453 only) ..............................................................
15
Delete program playback - To delete undesired
tracks/discs ....................................................................
16
To clear all of the delete program contents ................... 16
CONVENIENT OPERATION FOR RECORDING ............... 17
Compu program editing (Computer allocated program
editing) ...........................................................................
17
Time fade editing ...........................................................
18
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................
19
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................
Back cover

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PD-M550

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PD-M455/_D-M453

% %

Open the lid oi the battery compartmenton the rear of the remote
control unit, aind insert the batteries, taking care to align the (+)
and ( - ) polarities correctly.
NOTE:
•

•

In order to iprevent battery leakage, remove the batteries when
not using t_e remote control unit for an extended period (one
month or r_ore). In the event of battery leakage, carefully wipe
away any _attery fluid inside the compartment, and replace the
batteries _'th new ones.
Do not allow books or other objects to rest on top of the remote control unit, since the buttons may be depressed, causing
faster exhaustion of the batteries.
Incorrect use of batteries may cause leakage or rupture.
Always be f_ure to follow these guidelines:
A. Always iinsert batteries into the battery compartment
correetl'_ matching the positive (_) and negative C)
polarities,
as shown
by the display
inside
the
compa_ment.
B. Never mix new and used batteries.
C. Batteries of the same size may have different voltages,
dependipg

on brand.

Do not mix different

brands of

batterie S.

CONFIRM SUPPLIEDACCESSORIES

Q

0

®
PD-M550

PD-M455/
PD-M453
_)

(_) Control cord x 1
PD-M550/pD-M455/PD-M453
(U.S. and Canadian models only: Not available with models for
military zo#es (multi-voltage types))
PD-M450 {all models)
(_) Remote cCntrol unit x 1 (PD-M550/PD-M455/PD-M453
only)

@

®

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6-Compec_ Disc Magazine x 1
(Called 6-disc magazine in the explanatory text.)
NOTE:
'
The supplied 6-disc magazine is for 12 cm discs only.
Output cord x 1

®

(_) AAA/R03
only)

dry cell batteries

x 2 (PD-M550/PD-M455/PD-M453

J

I CAUTIONSREGARDINGHANDLING
I Location
Install

the

Cleanin_ ! discs
player

in a well

ventilated

location

where

it

•

will not be exposed to high temperature
or humidity.
Do not install the player in a location which is exposed to direct
rays of the sun, or near stoves or radiators. Excessive heat can

J

The pres_'nce of fingerprints or smudges on the surface of the
disc will r at directly affect the recorded signals, but depending
on the d _gree of contamination, the brightness of the light
reflected from the signal surfaces may be reduced, causing
degradat/_ ,n of sound quality. Always keep your discs clean by
wiping th ,m gently with a soft cloth from the inner edge toward
the outer )eriphery.

adversely affect the cabinet end internal components.
Also.
installation of the player in a damp or dusty environment
may
result in malfunction or accident• (Alsoavoid installation near cookers
etc.. where the player may be exposed to smoke from oil, steam
or heat.)

•

if a disc bffcomes very dirty, dip a soft cloth in water, end after

wringing itlout well, wipe the dirt away gently, and then remove
any water _lrops with another soft, dry cloth,
m Do not use_record cleaning sprays or anti-statlc agents on discs•
Also, neve I clean discs with benzene, thinner, or other volatile
solvents, slnce damage to the disc surface may result.

.,,Precautions regarding installation
s

Placing and using the compact disc player for long periods on
heat-generating
sources
such as amplifiers
will affect
performance.
Avoid placing the player on heat-generating
sources.

•

•

•

Install this compact disc player as far as possible from tuners
and TV sets. A compact disc player installed in close proximity
to such equipment, may cause noise or degradation of the
picture.
Such noise may be particularly noticeable when an indoor •
antenna is used. In such a case, make use of an outdoor antenna,
or turn off power to the compact disc player.
Please place this unit on a level surface•

l Condensation

!

(Storing without
•

J
•

When this unit is brought into a warm room from previously cold
surroundings
or when the room temperature
rises sharply,
condensation may form inside, and the unit may not be able to
attain its full performance. In cases like this, allow the unit to stand
for about an hour or raise the room temperature gradually.

/_

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using the 6-disc magazine)

Discaarem_deofthesamekindsofplasticusedforconventionai
analog audilo records. 8e careful not to allow discs to warp;
always starve discs in their cases vertically, avoiding locations
with high Neat or humidly,
or extremely low temperatures•
Avoid leavir_g discs in cars, since the seat of a car in direct
sunlight can'I become unbelievably hot,
Always roe d and abide by the precautionary notes listed on disc
labels.

L/-,,-"
( CO lens

cleaner

l

The player's pi?kup [ens should not become dirty in normal use,
but is for some reason it should malfunction due to soiling, ask
your nearest PIONEER authorized service center, Lens cleaners
for CD players are commercially available, but special care should
be exercised in their use since some may cause damage to the
lens,
i

( Cleaning tl_e player and the magazine

!

/

To clean the PLAYER and the MAGAZINE wipe with a soft, dry
cloth. For stubl_om dirt, wet a soft cloth with a mild detergent
solution, wnng well, then wipe off the dirt. Also use a dry cloth to
wipe "_hesurfac_ dry, Do not use volatile liquids such as benzene
and thinner which are harmful to the unit.
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CONNECTIONS

• Make sure that all of the components

F

Red_

are turned off before making connections.

Output c///ord

White

f

CD ,ayo

Poworoo,d
/

Cassette deck

/

CD-DECK SYNCHRO cord

Making connections
[]

Connect the OUTPUT jacks of this unit to the input jacks (CD or
AUX) of the amplifier,
Make sure that the white plugs are
connected to the left (L) jacks and the red plugs to the right (R)

jacks.
•

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.
Connect the power cord to a household AC wall outlet or an AC
outlet on your amplifier.
Make sure plugs are inserted fully into the jacks and wall outlet.

[]
•

CD-Dack synchro function
If you have a Pioneer cassette deck provided with the CD-Deck
synchro function, connect the CD-DECK SYNCHRO jacks of the
CD player and cassette deck, With this function, synchro recording
can be carded out between player and deck.
• For details on connections and operation, refer to the instruction
manual supplied with the cassette deck.
• The CD-DECK SYNCHRO cord is not supplied with the CD player.

r Dmote control with
amplifier 1hat has the [] mark
System

a Pioneer

stereo

(Available wit the PD-M450 and U.S. and Canadian models of the
PD-M550/PD M455/PD-M453
only: Not available with models for
military zone,' (multi-voltage types))
When • Pior ear stereo amplifier bearing the [] mark is used,
connect the ;ONTROL IN jack on the rear panel of the CD player
to the CONT _OL OUT jack of the amplifier. This witl enable the
CD player to be controlled using the remote control unit supplied
with the ster, Jo amplifier, If you do not plan to use this feature, it
is not necess Jry to connect CONTROL IN/OUT jacks.
• The contr( ,I cord is supplied with the CD player.
• The ramp1 • control unit supplied with the amplifier can be used
to control Slay, Stop, Pause, Track!Disc Search and Disc Change
operation.'
• For instru ;tions regarding connections and operation, refer to
the opera ling instruction manual provided with your stereo
amplifier.
NOTES:
• When a o _ntrol cord is connected to the player's CONTROL IN
jack, dire€ ! control of the player with the remote control unit is
not possfl ,le. Operate the player with the remote control unit
by aiming ¢tat the amplifier.
• Be sure t( connect both of the control cord's plugs securely to
the CONT _OL tN and CONTROL OUT terminals. Do not connect
nd of the cable.
only
one
• Be sure t_ turn off the power of the ampfifier when connecting
the poweJ cord and output cord,

BEFOREOPERATINGTHE PLAYER
CARE OF DISCS
•
•

With this player, use
(Optical audio digital
When holding discs,
the edges, or by one

DIGITAL

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AUDIO

discs which display the mark shown below.
discs.)
do not touch their signal surfaces. Hold by
edge and the center hole,

•

Do not affix gummed labels or tape to the label surfaces. Also,
do not scratch or damage the label

•

Discs rotate at high speed inside the
damaged [cracked or warped) discs.

player.

Do not use

BEFOREOPERATINGTHEPLAYER
NOTE:
• In order I play an 8-cm CD you will need a special Multi-Play
Magazine (JD-MI08, JD-M308) which is sold separately. Be
sure to re ad thoroughly the Operating Instructions before using

1

•

•
•

8,cm CD, daptors
It is pose, tie that even an adaptor which meets recommended
standard
D specifications wil! not be usable with tt_ CD player.
It is recor _mended that the special Multi-Play Magazine 1JDM108, JD _4308) be used.
Never Ioaqt an 8-cm CD or its adaptor into a standard 12-cm
magazine. This may seriously damage the CD player,
Do not in.,err only an 8-cm disc and adaptor into the supplied
magazine,,

INSERT DI $CS INTO THE 6-DISC MAGAZINE

2
Insert any dis_s which you may have into the supplied magazine.
Up to six disc_ may be inserted, The numbering of the discs begins
with 1 at the topmost tray, and then increases in order from 2 to 6
for the lower tl'aya. The magazine has a window through which the
pulled-out dis_ tray can be checked. Even during playback, the
number of the disc being played back can be checked through this
window.

1
2
3
4

Pull ou_only one disctray.
Positioq discs with the label side downward.
Put theldisc tray back as it was originally.
Insert other discs by repeating steps I to 3.

CAUTION:
• Please mak
•

•
•

sure to only pull out one disc tray at a time. (when
a disc tray I as been pulled out, do not pull out other disc trays.)
Ifdiscs are inserted label side upward, it will not be possible for
them to be )layed. Please make sure to insert them with the
label side d )wnward.
Objects ot er than discs (song cards, explanations of disc
contents, et ;.), must never be inserted into the disc trays.
Do not touc the playing surface of discs (iridescent side) with
hands or fin era.

AFFIXING
B

"CB

A

•

B

f--A-H

•

•

For U.S. customers only
You may purchase additional Pioneer six-compact-disc magazines
from your dealer. If however, they are not avairable at your
dealer in the United S_ates, you may order from:
PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC.
2265 East 220th Street
P.O. Box 1760, Long Beach
CA. 90801-1760

ABELS TO THE MAGAZINE

AJways art ch the labeJs provided in the designated locations,
Correct op, _ration may not be possible if labels or tape are
attached in 3that locations,
The followiJ Dgare convenient ways of using labels:
A: For title 3
B: For dis( names
C: For ¢laEsification
Do not atta, ;h labels on top of other labels,
Additional
available as
M108, JD-IV
Please use t

lagazines identical to the one supplied are
options (*JD-M100, JD-M200, JD-M300, JD308).
1am to make your own disc library, with separate
magazines f >reach artist or genre.

* JD-M100/JD. M2OO/JD-M300 ......... Magazine for 12-cm discs
JD-M 108/JD, M308 ........................... Magazine for 8-cm discs
NOTE:
Do not load B-c_n discs into the magazine for 12-cm discs.
I

Phone #(800)421-1404

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NAMES AND FUNCTIONSOF PARTS

l

PD-M550

PD-M455

I!
PD-M453/PD-M450

FRONT PANEL
O POWER STANDBY/ON

switch and STANDBY

indicator

@ REPEl ,'I" button
(_ RAND C)M PLAY button

(_ AUTO FADER button

@ HI-LIT -."SCAN button

TIME button
O Remote sensor (PD-M550/PD-M455/PD-M453

_ Stop ! ,utton (ll)
@ Pause button (11)

only)

_

Receives the signal from the remote control unit.
• The PD-M450 is not equipped with the remote sensor.

@

Disc number buttons (DISC 1 - DISC 6)
_) PGM (program) button
(_ TRACK NUMBER/Digit
(PD-M550 only)
TIME FADE EDIT button

buttons (1-10, +10,_20)

Manu; |1search buttons (<1
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(PHONES

LEVEL) (PD-

PD-M550

PD-M455/PD-M453

DI

Ill

@

O
=:_

_j-

@
@
@
®
@

®
(#

@
®
@

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (PD-M550/PD-M455/PDM453 only)
Remote control buttons with the same names or marks as buttons
on the front panel of the player control the same operations as the
corresponding front panel buttons.

(_ POWER button
ADLC (Automatic Digital Level Controller)
button
MANUAL search buttons ( _
/ IH_ )
(_ TRACK search buttons [ _

/ _

)

PAUSE button ( li )
(_ STOP button ( II )
(_ Track number/Digit buttons (1-10, +10, _ 20)
(PD-M550 only)
PGM (program) button
(_ CHECK button
DISC NUMBER buttons ( 1 - 6 )
OUTPUT LEVEL buttons ( +/- )
RANDOM PLAY button
(_ HI-LITE SCAN button
(_ PLAY button ( I_ )
(_ DELETE button

REMOTE C DNTROL OPERATIONS
M455/PD.It 1453 only)

(PD-M550/PD-

the remote control unit, point the unit's infrared
When operatin
signal transmitl r at the remote control receiver (REMOTE SENSOR)
on the front par el of the player. The remote control unit can be used
within a range o =about 7 meters (23 feet) from the remote sensor, and
within angles c Fup to about 30 degrees.
NOTE:
If the remote c_,ntrol sensor window is in a position where it receives
strong light su{ h as sunlight or fluorescent light, control may not be
possible.
Notes for PD-JVI460:
Operate the =D-M450 using the remote control unit which
accompanies
e amplifier. (See page 6.)

(_ CLEAR button
FADER button (PD-M455/PD-M453

only)

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BASICOPERATION

!
To play _ compact disc

PD-M550

1 Turn on the power to the player.
2 Insert
magazine, pushing it in until a click
sound
heard.
•

1

2

PD-M455/
(PD.M4531
PD-M450)

3

•

3

Dil

!

-

ml

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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).

Press

I_ to start

playback.

I

IIIll ,.I.t

*: PD-M455/PD-M453 only
**: PD-M455 only

**

1

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.

POWER

STANDBY/ON

2

NOTE:
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

3

@@@@@@

and

take

out

the

magazine

j

NOTE:
Dome mode llows you to see variation of the display. To enter the
within 1 second without
dome mode, _ress POWER and then _
inserting the i _agazine. To exit demo mode, insert the magazine or
press any but "on.

PLAY

D

layback

Press EJECT, remove the magazine, and then press POWER to
turn off the pc wer,
Even when t_ e power is turned off, the magazine will be ejected
by pressing E, IECT. (Power Down Eject)

'
Cautions r agarding handling of magazines

U PAUSE:

•
PAUSE
n

•
•
•
•

• STOP:

--

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

STOP
a

Operations indicated by the [ _ ] mark are performed with the
remote control unit. (PD-M550/PD-M455/PD-M453
only)

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BASIC OPERATION

Timer playback
By using a commercially available audio timer, it is possible to
initiate playback at any time automatically,
1. Insert a magazine into the magazine slot.
2. Set the time at which you wish playback to begin. The timer
will supp{y power to both the amplifier and the p{ayer at the
preset time, turning all the components on and initiating the
playback mode, Playback starts from the first track on the first
disc.

} Time displ, y
During playback, )ressing the TIME button changes the time display
in the following ,' equence: (_) Time (elapsed playback time of the
track being playe J) "_ (_) Remain (remair_ing p_ayback time of the
track being playe, I) --* @ AL Remain (remaining playback time from
the playing point lo the end of the disc) --* @ Total (total playback
time of the disc).
• With track N, ,. 24 or more, the Remain time ® cannot be
displayed.
• During progra m playback, delete program playback, random
ptayback or de lete random playback, AL Rema(n time _) cannot
be displayed.
• During Progral n playback, the number of program steps can be
displayed witt" the Total setting @.

Caution:
• Do not unplug the power cord or do not turn off the power with an
audio timer during playback, as this could result in damage to the
disc.
•

!

If a power failure occurs while the power is turned off (standby
mode), the power is automatically turned on with timer playback
function when the power is supplied. THEREFORE, DISCONNECT
THE AC POWER CORD WHEN THE PLAYER IS NOT USED FOR
A LONG PERIOD OF TIME.

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(_

t

T_ME

_

O

--

I

I--

(PD-

--

_

(PD-M455i
PD-M450)

(_

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J VARIOUSOPERATIONS
To search for tra¢l No. from 1 to 10, simply press the corresponding
buttons (_- 1L!_0J).To search for track N._or
above, use
__OJ. To search f :)r track No. 20 or above u_.
LTJ
Example
To enter track No. 17: [_,
To,
[_][[_:_
rater track
track No.
No. 23:
30: _
To 4rater
as 0,
• When entering 20 or above, [_]functions
• When _
O• _
is pressed, the digit button to be next
entered should be pressed within 5 secor_ds.

I Disc search - To search for a particular disc
During playback or stop mode

PD-M550
1

toJsc1Io=sc__DISC
3 [ alSO
_t OISC
_tD_SC
S

2

3

DISC NUMBER
4

5

PD-M455/PD*M453
DISC NUMBEFt

6

]

NOTE:

t

During program [ layback, the track search can not be operated
with the TRACK A UMBER button.
During playba_ k or pause mode
TRACK SEARCH

PD-M550

When DISC NUMBER (DISC 1 - DISC 61 is pressed, the player
searches for the specified disc and playback start& from the
beginning of that disc.
NOTES:

/

•

If "dISC" appears on the display, you have pressed the disc
number of a tray which does not contain a disc.
w During program playback, Disc Search cannot be carried out.

I Track search - To search for a particular track

}

During playback or stop mode (PD-M550 only)

{

1

I

2

I

3

I +10

I]

[I 7 I a I s I lolJ

/2

I '_

]

ES ESI

'11

PD-M455
(PD-M45&/
PD-M450)

_

_<

I

_

I1

._

When _
is pre,' _ed once, playback advances to the beginning of
the next track. VVI_enthis button is kept pressed, playback advances
to successive trac s on the disc.
When _
is pros sod once, playback returns to the beginning of
the track being pie fed. When this button is kept pressed, p{ayback
returns to earlier tl acks on the disc.
• For PD-M550/F 3-M455/PD-M453, the _
or _
button on the
remote control unit can be used.
NOTES:
• During normal, #ayback, Track Search can be carried out on one
disc only.
orl_,l button can be used to
= During progran , playback, the _
select the pro_ "ammed track.

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VARIOUS
OPERATIONS
Manual search - To search for a particular
passage

1

........
Rando _t playback
J rander _ order

- To play all tracks in

During playback or pause mode
RANDOM

PD-M550

PD-M455

MANUAL

I "_

I

PLAY

(PD-M453/PD-M450)
SEARCH

v_

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='_""""'l

W

Press RAN_OM PLAY, The RANDOM indicator lights and all tracks
on all discs[are played in a random order.
To play tra#ks other than the deleted tracks in a random order.
press RAk_DOM PLAY after carrying out the Delete Program
procedure. See "Delete Program Playback" on page 16.
i

MANUAL

/?

i

i
While _
is kept pressed, playback rapidly advances toward the
end of the disc. When playback reaches the end of the disc, the
player enters pause mode and "End" is displayed. While _
is kept
pressed, playback rapidly reverses toward the beginning of the
disc.

I Mag azi_le Hi'L"e scan
J
I

When the desired passage is reached, release _
of" _1.
The
player enters original mode (playback or pause) where _
or _1
is released.

]

During stop mode
SCAN

W

HI-LITE

NOTES:
• During normal playback, Manual Search can be carried out on
one disc only.
• During program playback, Manual Search can be carried out in
one program step only.

I

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/
When HI-LIrE SCAN is pressed once during stop mode, playback
starts from _point I minute after the beginning of the first track, and
the first trec_ of each disc is played for about 10 seconds. The DISC
SCAN indic,_tor blinks during Disc Scan mode. After the first tracks
of all discs are scanned, the player enters stop mode.

To repeat playback (repeat play):

To repeatedly
REPEAT []

J

play the displayed track, press REPEAT once. The

indicator lights. The REPEAT button can be pressed in

any playback mode.
To repeatedly play all tracks on all of the discs in normal playback
mode or in the specified playback mode (Program playback, Delete
program playback or Random playback), press REPEAT twice. The
REPEAT indicator lights.
• To exit repeat mode, press REPEAT so that the REPEAT [] or
REPEAT indicator goes off.

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When HI-LI" - SCAN is pressed twice during stop mode, playback
starts from a _olnt 1 minute after the beginning of the track, and each
track is playe Ifor about 10 seconds. The SCAN indicator blinks during
Track Scan r _ode. After all tracks of all discs are scanned, the player
enters stop node.
To exit Ma_ azine Hi-Ute Scan mode
Press e, i_, I )isc number(DISC1 - DISC6) or TRACK NUMBER (1-10,
+10, >20)
When I_ is pressed, normal playback starts from the
current poin • When DISC1-DISC 6 or TRACK NUMBER (PD-M550
only) is pre ;sed, the selected disc or track is played from the
beginning,
NOTES:
,
• Hi-Lira S, :ancan be carried out from the desired elapsed time of
the track During playback, press HI-LITE SCAN at the point you
want to ;tart Hi-Lite Scan playback. The player memorizes the
minute a _dsecond of the point and Track Scan playback is carried
out from the memorized minute and second on each track.
• Each tim HI-LITE SCAN ispressed, the mode switches be tween
Disc Sca and Track Scan.
• Program. ning of only desired tracks is possible during Track Scan
playback See "Direct program" on page 14.
• During Tr, ick Scan playback, you can skip to the desired track with
or _ _L
• WhenRE =EAT is pressed, Hi-Lite Scan playback will be tepee ted.
• Whenpla fback time of a track is less than one minute or is shorter
than men orized time, Hi,L/te Scan playback is carried out from the
beginnin_ of the track for about 10 seconds.
When pl_ _'back time of a track is less than 10 seconds, the track
is played rrorn the beginning to the end.

VARIOUS

OPERATIONS

AC power ¢o_d connection and functions
Some function,s cannot be carried out depending on the connection

I M455/PD-M453
Adjusting the sound
only) volume (PD-M550/PD-

of AC powe r c_rd.
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Function
I

/2

_

O_PUT

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

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

Timer playbacl

No

Yes

Program mere _ry

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

LEVEL

i
Press OUTPUT LEVEL "-" or "+" to adjust the output level. The
output level can be adjusted between 0 dB end -25 dB in steps of
1 dB.
• The output level at the OUTPUT jacks and PHONES jack will be
adjusted simultaneously.

l

Delete
memory

program

Outputlevelm

Jmory

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

ADLC (Automatic Digital Level Controller)

1

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-M455

PD-M450/PD-M453

ADLC

C22]

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.

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TO PLAYONLYDESIREDTRACKS/DISCS
I
I

PD-M550

1,3 3
r fin
Pr°graln
des !! edplayback"
order
T° pr°gram tracksldiscs
i

1
2

53
PD-M455
(PD-M453/
PD-M450)

2

*

During stop mode, press the Program button.
The PR( IGRAM indicator lights.
Press
;he Disc number
button
which contains

1,3 3

R_
o

3
*: PD-M455/PD-M453
**: PD-M455 only
1

Press _

5

PGM

DISC3

DSC4

D_SC5

so that the desired

track

No.

DISC6_

Repea t steps
programmed.

2

and

3

for

other

tracks

to

be

Press I_.

The t_a_ks are played in the programmed order. When all
programi'ned tracks have been played the payer enters stop
mode.

I

IDISC2

button

button aan be used.
Enter the desired track No. with the TRACK NUMBER/Digit
button. IInthis case, it is not necessary to press PGM.

PD-M455(PD-M453/PD-M450)
4

DISC1

or _

appearF on the display and press the Program button.
For PD-M550 only:
Instead of the _
or _
button, the TRACK NUMBER/Digit

only

PD-M550

the

track_
be programmed.
To prog am entire discs, enter the desired disc numbers with
the Disc number buttons and go to step 4.
• Whe_ the Disc number button is pressed, "AL" (all tracks}
appears on the display.

8

2

3

To stopP •ogram playback:
Press II.

F-_ E--I F-7
DISC NUMBER
4

5

6

EEl3r-Z EEl

Program
To go;to
I_1.

•

To ente_ track No. 11 or above with the TRACK NUMBERIDigit
buttons, lsee "Track Search" on page 11.
Each tinge a track is programmed, the display will show the
progremrned number.
#
I, the m)gazine is in the player, the program contents will not
be erased even if the power is turned off.

•
PD-M550
•

-, {c q

containing up to 32 steps can be created.
the previous or next step in a program, press 14t1<1
or

•
•

I

or
TRACK

NUMBER

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@@41@

Programm!ng while listening to playback (PD-M550 only)
During no_mal playback or program playback, you can program the
desired trac4ks. Enter the disc No, and track No. with DISC NUMBER
and TRACK_ NUMBER
PROGRA_indicator

buttons during program mode. (While the

lights,)

NOTE:
During Delete programming or Time fade editing the Program button

,"F
PD-M455(PD-M453!PD-M 450)
TRACK SEARCH

•

For PD-M550 or PD-M455,the PGM and I<_/l_J-I buttons on
the remote control unit can also be used.

cannot be dperated.
i
Direct Program
During normal playback or Magazine Hi-Lite Scan playback, the track
being playe_l can be programmed.
1. Press _h_eProgram button to enter the program mode.
2. To searqh for a desired track during normal playback, it is possible
to skip t(p succeeding tracks by pressing _
or _
button. Also,
Magazin!e Hi-Lite Scan function can be used to move from track to
track thrpugh the disc.
3. If you Wish to program the track currently playing, press the
Progra_ button while the track is playing.
• Direct plogramming is not possible during program playback,

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TO PLAY ONLY DESIRED TRACKS/DISCS

I Programming

i

I

a pause

Inserting a pause in your program can be very useful when carrying
out recording. Press II instead of entering a track number. "PA"
appears on the display panel.
• For example, when recording on both sides of a cassette tape,
if you p_ogram a pause after the last track to be recorded on
the first side, program playback will pause at that point to allow
you to switch tape sides. To resume program playback after the
player enters pause mode, press II.
Notes:

I

gp

A pause inserted in a program is counted as one step.
If a pause [s programmed as the last step of a program,
player will not enter the pause mode.

I To clear all of the program contents

®

£1
@@

I

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CHECK

the

-_

During program mode, set the ptayer to stop mode and press
CHECK. The prpgram contents will be displayed in the programmed
order,
•

After confi_fming the last program step, the display will show
"O-O0"
,,,,
i

CC]

(_)
®

P-

@

3-D'V
P- 0_
@ @ @@

"

SlOP

®

i-u9
@

"_

I@ .....

s A pause can be programmed only when the program pn_cedure
is performed under stop mode.
• A pause cannot be programmed at the beginning of a program
(P-01), and two pauses cannot be programmed one after the
other.
•
•

[
"[ -.... I

To checkithe program contents (PD-M550/
PD-M455/PD-M453 only)

I To
modi_ithe
program
contents (PD-M550/PDM455/PD-M453
only)

D

,_

@

@

@ @

PD-M550

During stop mode, press e.
When the magazine is ejected, the program contents
cleared.

will be

5

7

DISC
NUMBER

TRACK
NUMBER

PD-M455/pDiM453

..,.o 'Aac",r
I To
erase
a program
M453
only)

(PD-M550/PD-M455/PD-

F-7
CLEAR

TRACK

....

,_ ECI

-"-

P- 2

t

CLEAR

During program mode, set the player to stop mode and press
CHECK so that the program step to be corrected appears on
the display,
2. To correct th disc NO., enter the new disc No. with the DISC
NUMBER bu tons. For PD-M550, enter the new track No. with
the TRACK I JUMBER/Digit buttons.
For PD-M45B/PD-M453,
dPress
_1so that the the new disc No, appears on the
isplay. For )xample.: the programmed track No. 4 on the disc
No. 3 is cha iged to track No. 7 on the disc No, 5, using the
DISC NUMB -_R5 button and TRACK NUMBER 7 button (PDM550), or I_ I/1_ and PROGRAM (PD-M455/PD-M453).
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to change other tracks as desired.
For PD-M55C the _
or _
button can also be used to correct
the track No After selecting the track No., be sure to press
PGM
1,

During program mode, press CLEAR on the remote control unit.
The last program step is erased and the contents of the previous
program step are displayed.
NOTE:
Contents of a program can be erased during playback as well.
However, tracks preceding the currently playing track cannot be
erased in this way.

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TOPLAY

ONLY DESIRED TRACKS/DISCS

(Program

Playback and Delete Program

_layback)
I

2

1.3 3

- To delete

Delete[ program playback
undesi_d tracks/discs

PD-M550

'1

1
2

5 3
PD-M455(PD-M453/PD-M450)

•

li2
° =
*: PD-M455iPD-M453

3

only

**: PD-M455 only
1

During stop mode, press DELETE.
The DELETE indicator lights,
Press,the
Disc number button
which contains
the
track to be deleted.
To dateta entire discs, enter the desired disc numbers with the
Disc nqmber buttons and go to step 4.
When the Disc number button is pressed, "AL" (all tracks)
appears on the display.
Press il
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(_) During siop mode_ press II.
® When thhe magazine
cleared.

is ejected, the program contents

will be

(_ Press CL+EAR on the remote control unit during stop mode or
play mo_e, When CLEAR is pressed during Delete Program
playbaCkJmode, the player enters normal playback mode. (PDM550/PD-M455/PD-M453
only)

I CONVENIENTOPERATIONFOR RECORDING
i

Compu program editing (Computer allocated
program editing)

1,3

PD-M550

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Tracks are selected for both sides of the tape,

3
3

PD-M455 (PD-M453/
PD-M450}

,3

•%T=

*: PD-M455/PD-M453
**: PD-M455 only

only

1

During

2
3

Select the disc No. with the Disc number button.
Press _
or _
so that the desired
playing time
appears _n the display and press COMPU PGM EDIT.
Each time _
is pressed, the time will be changed inthe following
sequence: 46 *-* 54--p 60 --* 74--* 90 (m inutes). With _,il_l,the time
wilt be chaniged in the reverse direction.
For PD-M550 only:
instead of !the _
or _
button, TRACK NUMBER/Digit
buttons {_J - _1} can be used.
Press the 1O's digit button and l's digit button sequentially. To
enter 9 minutes or tess, press _ and then the corresponding digit
button.

stpp mode,

press COMPU

PGM

EDIT•

The displayed time is memorized. The player now programs the
tracks for the first side of the tape within half the selected playing
time, programs a pause, and then programs the tracks for the
second side iof the tape within half the selected playing time. After
the programming is completed,
the display shows all of the
programmed tracks and their praying time in the programmed
order.
Example: The tape playing time 46 minutes is selected.
• The programmed contents are displayed in the programmed
order.

DISC NUMBER

[I :,is__lD_sc2I_sc3 I o_sc_t _lscs I oJsc_q)

OISC NUMBIER

First side

/?

•

,

,

_b-

--

lr--cJu

Second side

3
PD-M550
I

_

I

'_

II

/¢

NOTES:
• Up to 32 steps can be programmed,
• With discs cbntained 24 tracks or more, programming may not
be correctly performed.
• if the selected time is too short for any track to be programmed,
programming cannot be performed.
• tf you wish t& enter the time with the digit buttons after the time
is already entered with _
or _
in step 3, press _]
or
[_
, The dfgit buttons cen now be operated (PD-M550 only).
• [f the magaZine _s in the player, the contents of the Compu
program editing will ndr be erased even if the power is turned oif.

TRACK NUMBER
_"

4

5

8

_

L C2 [2

PD*M455

(PD-M453/PD-M450)
TRACK SEARCH

,,,

/9
•

/?

For PD-M550, PD-Mt,55 or PD-M453, the I-_
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CONVENIENT

OPERATION FOR RECORDING

(Compu

Program

1,3

PD-M550

INN

Editing/Time

Fade !Editing/One-touch

I Time

Fade)

f_de editing

Tracks arelselected within the specified time and playback pauses
with a fad,-out.

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Jg"-'='-N
3
.2

PD-M455 (PD-M453t
PD-M450)

1
2

During stop mode, press TIME FADE EDIT.
Select the disc No. with the Disc number button.

3

Press I<<

3

1,3

•%T-=

*: PD-M455iPD-M453 only
**: PD-M455 only

PD-M455 (PD-M4531PD-M450)
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so that

the

desired

playing

time

Press the 10's digit button and 1's digit button sequentially. To
ente_ 9 minutes Or less, press [] and then the corresponding digit
burton.
The displayedtime ismemorlzed. The playernow programs the
trackswithinthe selectedplayingtime.

*,

PD-M550

or _

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appears on the display and press TIME FADE EDIT.
Each time _
is pressed, the time will be changed in the following
sequence: 23 _ 27 "* 30 --_37 ---*45 (minutes). With I_1_1,the time
will be Changed in the reverse direction.
For PDI-M550 omly:
Instea d of the _
or _
button, the TRACK NUMBER/DIgit
buttonls (m - _bl)can be used.

T, MEFADE

I1

NOTES:
•

•
DISC NUMBER

I msc11msc2 IDisc3 Imsc4 I D)SC
SI ms__ II

/f

DISC NUMBER

z7

•
•

If Random playback, Track Search, Disc Search or Magazine HiLite SCan is done during Time Fade Editing play, Time Fade
Editing will be cleared.
If a tape playing time beyond the total playing time is selected,
the player cancels the Time Fade Edit mode and enter stop
mode after the specified disc is played.
During Time Fad_ operation, programming for Program Playback/
Delete Program Playback cannot be carried out,
If the magazine Js in the player, the contents of the Time Fade
Editing will not be erased even if the power is turned off.

PD-M550

or
TRACK NUMBER

= cbcbcb@
@cbcb#S
cbdhr

PD-M455 (PD-M453/PD-M450)
TRACK

II

•

SEARCH

I

One-touch

II

For PD-M550, PD-M455 or PD-M453, the _
remote control unit can also be used.

®

®

button

on the

fade

Playbac_ can be started from the desired point with a fade-in and
stopped _tithe desired point with a fade-out.
• The Qne-touch Fadefunctioncan becarried outin Normal playback,
Program playback/Delete Program playback, Random playback or
Magazine Hi-Lite Scan mode.
Set the player to the desired playback mode, and then perform
the foil@wing procedure.
(_) During pause mode, press AUTO FADER. The FADER indicator
flashes iand playback starts with a fade-in.
(_) During iplaybacki press AUTO FADER. The FADER indicator
flashes iand playback pauses with a fade-out.
•

18

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For PD!M455 and PD-M453, the FADER button on the remote
control Unit can also be used.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
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Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check
the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being
used.
If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest PI(ONEER authorized service center or your
dealer to carry out repair work.
Probable cause

Symptom

Remedy
Connect plug to amp(ifier or wall outlet.

when

•

Power plug is disconnected

When playback is started, it stops
immediately.
Pauses or stops
during playback.

•

Disc is loaded upside down.

•

•

Smudged on the disc, etc.

•

o

Output cords are connected
incorrectly
Ioose(y.
Incorrect operation of stereo amplifier.

Magazine is not expelled
EJECT button is pressed.

No sound

from outlet,

or

Pin plugs and/or amplifier terminals are dirty.
Player is in pause mode,

Load the disc correctly with the label side
DOWN.
Clean the smudges from the disc and then
play it again,

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Connect properly.

•

Check the settings of amplifier switches
sound volume controls.
• Clean away dirt.
m Pressthe im-button.

and

I

Incorrect conne_ions.

D Connect to amplifier's AUX or CD terminals.
Do not connect to PHONO terminals.

o

Pin plugs and/or amplifier terminals are dirty:
Interference is being picked up from a *IV set.

e Clean,way dirt.
m Switch OFF TV set, or move player away from
TV set.

With certain discs, loud noise is
produced, or play stops.

•
•

Disc has bad scratch or warp.
Disc is extremely dirty.

im ReplaCe the disc.
a Clean idiso.

The picture of the TV screen
fluctuated
or FM broadcast
interfered with noise,

•

Interference is being picked up from the CD
player.

e

•
•

Dead batteries.
Too far from player or wrong angle.

e
e

•

Obstruction between player and remote control
unit.

Sound is distorted,

noise is output.

i

is
is

Remote control will not function.
(PD-M 550/PD-455/PD*M453 only)

Turn &ff POWER of the player, or move the
player away from TV or tuner,

Replace batteries.
The distance between remote control unit and
player should be no more than about 7 meters.
The operational angle against the front panel
is within 30" from right or left end of player.
a Relocate remote control
unit or remove
obstruiction,

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En

!

SPECIFICATIONS
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1. General
Type ..........................................
Compact disc digital audio system
Power requirements
European models ................................ AC 220 -230 V, 50/60 Hz
U.K. and Australian models ...................... AC 230 -:240 V, 60 Hz
U.S, and Canadian models ................................ AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Other models ............ AC 110/120 - 127/220/240 V (switchable),
50/60 Hz
Power consumption ......................................................
Operating temperature ................................................

12 W
÷5"C - +35*C
(+41 °F - +95°F)
3.9 kg (8 Ib, 10 oz)

Weight ................................................................
External dimensions
PD-M550 ..................................... 420(VVJX 291(D) X 101(H) mm
16-9/16(W) X11-7/16(D) X 4{H) in
PD-M455/PD-M453/PD-M450
...... 420(W} X 291 (D) X 96(H) mm
16-9/16(W) X 11-7/t 6(D) X 3-12/16(H) in

Repeat functions
• 1 traokrepeat
• All discs repeat
• Prog_m repeat
• Random play repeat
• Delete play repeat
• Deleterandom play repeat
• Magazine Hi-Lite scan repeat
Random play
• Random p ey (repeat also available)
• Delete random play (repeat also available)
Switching display
Time consumed i remaining time (track!disc), and total time
Timer start

ADLC

2. Audio section
Frequency response ..................................................
2 Hz - 20 kHz
S/N ratio ..............................................
102 dB or more (EIAJ)
Dynamic range .......................................
96 dB or more (EIAJ}
Harmonic distortion ................................
0.003% or less (EIAJ)
Output voltage .........................................................................
2.0V
Wow and flutter ............................................
Limit of mesurement
L+-0.001% W.PEAK) or less (EIAJ)
Channels .............................................................
2-channel (stereo)

Digital level controller PD-M550/PD-M455/PD-M453
Volume control _an be done.

only)

One-touch fade
Fad_n and fade-out possible.
Time fade edit[ng
Selects the tracks within the specified time. Playback pauses
with a fade-out. !

3. Output terminal
Audio line output
Headphone jack with
Control input]output
and Canadian models
available with models
CD-DECK SYNCHRO

volume control (PD-M550/PD-M455 only)
jacks (available with the PD-M450 and U.S.
of the PD-M550, PD-M455 end PD-M453: Not
for military zones (multi-voltage types))
jack

Compu prbgram e_iting
Selects the tracks for both sides within the specified time.
Power ON/OFF function
M550/PD_M455/PD-M453
J
Automa_o

(remote
only)

control unit provided with

PD-

Power On

4. Functions
Number of discs to be stored - maximum 6.

Power Down Eject

Basic operation buttons
• PLAY, PAUSE, STOP

5. Accessories
•

Remote control unit (PD-M550/PD-M455/PD-M453

•

Size _RO3/d_
batteries
(PD-M550/PD-M455/PD-M453
only) ........................................ 2
Six-compact-disk magazine ......................................................
1
Control cord (pi'ovided with PD-M450 and U.S. and Canadian
models of PD-MBsB/PD-M455/PD-M453
only: Not available with
models for military zones (multi-voltage types)) ....................... 1
Output cable -..i .........................................................................
1
Operating instrqctions ..............................................................
1

Search function
• Disc search
• Track search
• Manual search

•
•

Magazine Hi-Lite Scan
• DISC SCAN
• TRACK SCAN

•
•

onlyl ....... 1

NOTE:
Programming
• Maximum 32 steps
• Pause
•
•
•

Specifications and idesign subject to possible modification
notice, due to imptrovements.

Program check!correction (remote control unit provided with
PD-M550/PD-M455/PD-M453
only)
Program clear (single track or all tracks) (remote control unit
provided with PD-M550/PD-M455/PD-M453
only)
Delete play

without

The Magazine
Type Multi-Play
CD Players with
mark and the Magazines
with the same
mark are compatible
for 5-inch
(12cm) discs.
Published
Copyright
All rights

by Pioneer
Electronic
Corporation.
© 1991 Pioneer
Electronic
Corporation
reserved.

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PIONEER
PIONEER
PIONEER
PIONEER
PIONEER

ELECTRONIC

CORPORATION

4-1,Meguro

1-Chome, M_Llro*ku, Tokyo153, Japan
ELECTRONICS [USA] INC.
2265 East 220th Street, Long Beach, California 913810U.S.A.
P.O. BOX 1720, Long Beach. California 90801, U,S.A.
ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.
505 Cochrane Drive, Markham, Ontario _3R 8E3, Canada
ELECTRONIC [EUROPE] N.V.
Keetberglaan1, 9120 Beveren, Belgium, TEL 03/750.05;11
ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside,Vi_toria 3195, Australia, TEL: [03] 580-9911

(92BO2WF7D16>

Printed in Japan 



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