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Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing this Technics product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read
these instructions carefully.
These operating instructions are applicable to the SL-PD987, SL-
PD887 and SL-PD787 models.
These operating instructions, however, fundamentally explain the
operation of SL-PD987 model.
The model number and serial number of this product can be
found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.Please note them in the space provided below and retain
them for future reference.
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER Before use
Precautions ........................................ 4
Front panel controls .............................. 5
Connections ....................................... 6
Operations
Basic operations .................................. 7
Sequential play ........................................ 7
To directly access a desired track...................... 8
To exchange discs during play .......................... 8
To temporarily stopplay............................... 8
To stop play.......................................... 8
Program play ....................................... 9
Using the remote controltransmitter
i--i_ "JDI_;irJ$.l m"JD]:t:tl'm,],n L,. ............................ 10
Random play ....................................... 10
One disc random play ................................. 10
Full random play ...................................... 10
Delete play ......................................... 11
Using the remote controltransmitter
Ik'lmllU I]t};Vi_.i_ rJii;i;ir--'01 'nLI ............................ 12
Spiral play .......................................... 12
ID scan function ................................... 13
Search function ................................... 13
Skip function ....................................... 14
To skip discs .......................................... 14
To skip tracks ......................................... 14
Repeat function ................................... 15
Time mode selection ............................. 15
Edit guide function ............................... 16
Pitch control function _............17
Auto cue function _................. 18
Reference
Concerning compact discs ......................18
Troubleshooting guide ...........................19
Product service.................................. 19
Cautions concerning the moving
of this unit ............................. Back cover
Technical specifications .............Back cover
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-THIS
PHRASE ISAPPLIED ONLYFORU.S.A.:
This device complies with Part t 5 of theFCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must ac-
cept anyinterference received,including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply withthe
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residentialin-
stallation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will notoccur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi-
sion reception, whichcan be determined by turning the equip-
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the in-
terference by oneof the following measures:
- Reorient orrelocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiveris connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
would void the user's authority to operate this device. CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTSINSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral tri- angle
is intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operating andmaintenance (ser-
vicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.
