12ENGLISH(13) Changing the Speed of Playback(DCD-685 only) …………………………………… Pitch Control• Playback can be speeded up or slowed down.PITCH ( PITCH – )( PITCH + )11(Main unit)q Push the PITCH + or PITCH – button during the play or pausemode to change the speed of playback.w When one of the PITCH buttons is pushed, the amount of thespeed change appears on the TIME display for approximately 2seconds. “4” blinks when the speed is slower than normal, “4”lights when the speed is faster than normal. The speed can bechanged in steps of 0.1% from –12.0% to +12.0%.NOTES:• No data is output from the digital output jack (OPTICAL)during playback with a different speed (when “4” is lit orblinking). If you want to output data, push the 1 PLAYbutton to return to normal speed playback.• The pitch also changes when the speed is changed.• If the speed is changed during the time edit operation, thetotal playing time changes, so the time of the blank space isnot calculated accurately.• The time display (elapsed playback time, remaining time pertrack or total remaining time) will not be accurate duringplayback with a different speed.• A maximum of 2 second is required to return to the normalspeed when the 1 PLAY button is pushed during playbackwith a different speed. During this time, only the 5OPEN/CLOSE and 2 STOP buttons will function.TIMER-CONTROLLED PLAYBACK2 Operation1. Turn on the power of all system components.2. Set the input selector on the amplifier to correspond to theinputs the CD player is connected to.3. Make sure a disc has been loaded in the disc holder.4. Check the time on the timer and then set the desired turn-ontime.5. Turn the audio timer ON.Power is turned off automatically in all components connectedto the timer.6. When the preset turn-on time is reached, power is turned on inthe system components and CD playback starts from the firsttrack.2 ConnectionDCD-485/685BAmplifierPower supply outletAudio Timer,sold separatelyTHE COMPACT DISC1. Precautions on handling compact discs• Do not allow fingerprints, oil or dust on the surface of thecompact disc. If the signal surface is dirty, wipe it off with asoft, dry cloth. Wipe in circular motions from the center and out.• Do not use water, benzene, thinner, record sprays, electrostaticproof chemicals or silicone-treated cloth to clean discs.• Always use care when handling discs to prevent damaging thesurface, in particular when removing a disc from the case andreturning it.• Do not bend compact discs.• Do not apply heat to compact discs.• Do not enlarge the hole in the center of the disc.• Do not write on the disc and do not attach any labels.• Condensation will form on the disc surface if it is brought into awarm room from a cold area, such as outdoors during winter.Wait until the condensation disappears. Never dry discs withhair dryers, etc.2. Precautions on storage• After playing a disc, always return it to its case.• Keep discs in the cases when they are not to be played. This willprotect them from dust and dirt and prolong their service life.• Do not store discs in the following places:1) Places exposed to direct sunlight for a considerable time.2) Places subject to accumulation of dust or high humidity.3) Places exposed to high temperatures, such as close toheater outlets.e Push the 1 PLAY button during playback with a different speedto return to normal speed playback.Also, the speed setting is cancelled if the stop mode is set duringplayback at a different speed.Shown as example : –8.0%PLAY1 2 3 4 5