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Se
ar
ar
ching
fo
r a Scen
e
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD
without PBC Playback
without PBC Playback
TRACK
INDEX
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super VCD
with PBC Playback
with PBC Playback
SCENE
INDEX
◆ When playing a CD
TRACK
◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
ALBUM
TRACK
◆ When viewing a DATA CD (JPEG image)
ALBUM
FILE
Example: when you select
CHAPTER
“** (**)” is selected (** refers to a number).
The number in parentheses indicates the total
number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes,
scenes, albums or files.
“** (**)” is selected (** refers to a number).
The number in parentheses indicates the total
number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes,
scenes, albums or files.
3
Press ENTER.
“** (**)” changes to “
--
(**).”
4
Press the number buttons to select
the title, chapter, track, index,
scene, etc., number you want to
search.
scene, etc., number you want to
search.
If you make a mistake
Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR,
then select another number.
Cancel the number by pressing CLEAR,
then select another number.
5
Press ENTER.
The player starts playback from the
selected number.
selected number.
To search for a scene using the time code
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
1
In Step 2, select
TIME/TEXT.
“T **:**:**” (playing time of the current
title) is selected.
title) is selected.
2
Press ENTER.
“T **:**:**” changes to “T --:--:--.”
“T **:**:**” changes to “T --:--:--.”
3
Input the time code using the number
buttons, then press ENTER.
For example, to find the scene at 2 hours,
10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the
beginning, just enter “2:10:20.”
buttons, then press ENTER.
For example, to find the scene at 2 hours,
10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the
beginning, just enter “2:10:20.”
z Hints
• When the Control Menu display is turned off, you
• When the Control Menu display is turned off, you
can search for a chapter (DVD VIDEO/DVD-
RW) or track (CD) by pressing the number
buttons and ENTER.
RW) or track (CD) by pressing the number
buttons and ENTER.
• You can display the first scene of titles, chapters,
or tracks recorded on the disc on a screen divided
into 9 sections. You can start playback directly by
selecting one of the scenes. For details, see
“Searching by Scene (PICTURE
NAVIGATION)” on the next page.
into 9 sections. You can start playback directly by
selecting one of the scenes. For details, see
“Searching by Scene (PICTURE
NAVIGATION)” on the next page.
Notes
• The title, chapter, or track number displayed is the
same number recorded on the disc.
• You cannot search for a scene on a DVD+RW
using the time code.
PLAY
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
DVD VIDEO
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
Selected row
PLAY
DVD VIDEO
DVD VIDEO
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
( 3 4 )
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Searching by Scene
(PICTURE NAVIGATION)
You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens
and quickly find the desired scene.
and quickly find the desired scene.
1
Press PICTURE NAVI during
playback.
playback.
The following display appears.
2
Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to
select an item.
select an item.
• CHAPTER VIEWER (DVD VIDEO
only)
• TITLE VIEWER (DVD VIDEO only)
• TRACK VIEWER (VIDEO CD only)
• TRACK VIEWER (VIDEO CD only)
3
Press ENTER.
The following display appears.
4
Press
C/X/x/c to select a title,
chapter, or track, and press
ENTER.
ENTER.
Playback starts.
z Hint
If there are more than 9 titles, chapters, or tracks,
If there are more than 9 titles, chapters, or tracks,
V
is displayed at the bottom right of the screen. To
display the additional titles, chapters, or tracks,
select the bottom scene and press
display the additional titles, chapters, or tracks,
select the bottom scene and press
x. To return to the
previous scene, select the top scene and press
X.
Note
Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select
some items.
some items.
X
RETURN
PICTURE
NAVI
NAVI
ENTER
CHAPTER VIEWER
ENTER
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
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Viewing Information About the Dis
c
Viewing Information About the
Disc
Disc
Checking the Playing
Time and Remaining
Time
Time and Remaining
Time
You can check the playing time and
remaining time of the current title, chapter, or
track. Also, you can check the DVD/CD text
or track name (MP3 audio) recorded on the
disc.
remaining time of the current title, chapter, or
track. Also, you can check the DVD/CD text
or track name (MP3 audio) recorded on the
disc.
1
Press TIME/TEXT during playback.
The following display appears.
2
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to
change the time information.
The available time information depends
upon the type of disc you are playing.
upon the type of disc you are playing.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-
RW
• T *:*:* (hours: minutes: seconds)
RW
• T *:*:* (hours: minutes: seconds)
Playing time of the current title
• T–*:*:*
Remaining time of the current title
• C *:*:*
Playing time of the current chapter
• C–*:*:*
Remaining time of the current chapter
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or Super
VCD (with PBC functions)
• *:* (minutes: seconds)
VCD (with PBC functions)
• *:* (minutes: seconds)
Playing time of the current scene
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD (without
PBC functions) or CD
• T *:* (minutes: seconds)
PBC functions) or CD
• T *:* (minutes: seconds)
Playing time of the current track
• T–*:*
Remaining time of the current track
• D *:*
Playing time of the current disc
• D –*:*
Remaining time of the current disc
◆ When playing a Super VCD (without
PBC functions)
• T *:* (minutes: seconds)
PBC functions)
• T *:* (minutes: seconds)
Playing time of the current track
◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
• T *:* (minutes: seconds)
• T *:* (minutes: seconds)
Playing time of the current track
TIME/TEXT
T 1:01:57
Time
information
information
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Checking the play information of
the Disc
the Disc
To check DVD/CD text
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly in Step 2 to
display text recorded on the DVD/CD.
The DVD/CD text appears only when text is
recorded in the disc. You cannot change the
text. If the disc does not contain text, “NO
TEXT” appears.
display text recorded on the DVD/CD.
The DVD/CD text appears only when text is
recorded in the disc. You cannot change the
text. If the disc does not contain text, “NO
TEXT” appears.
To check DATA CD (MP3 audio) text
By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3
audio tracks on a DATA CD, the track name
and album name appear. You can also display
the audio bit rate (the amount of data per
second of the current audio) on your TV
screen.
audio tracks on a DATA CD, the track name
and album name appear. You can also display
the audio bit rate (the amount of data per
second of the current audio) on your TV
screen.
Checking the information on the
front panel display
front panel display
You can view the time information and text
displayed on the TV screen also on the front
panel display. The information on the front
panel display changes as follows when you
change the time information on your TV
screen.
displayed on the TV screen also on the front
panel display. The information on the front
panel display changes as follows when you
change the time information on your TV
screen.
When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-RW
When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
BRAHMS SYMPHONY
T
17:30
128k
JAZZ
RIVER SIDE
RIVER SIDE
Bit rate
Album name
Track name
Playing time of the current title
Remaining time of the current title
Playing time of the current chapter
Remaining time of the current
chapter
chapter
Text
Current title and chapter number
(returns to top automatically)
Playing time and number of the
current track
current track
Track name
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Viewing Information About the Dis
c
When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC
functions) or CD
functions) or CD
z Hints
• When playing VIDEO CDs without PBC
• When playing VIDEO CDs without PBC
functions, the track number and the index number
are displayed after the text.
are displayed after the text.
• When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions,
the scene number and the playing time are
displayed.
displayed.
• Long text that does not fit in a single line will
scroll across the front panel display.
• You can also check the time information and text
using the Control Menu (page 14).
Notes
• Depending on the type of disc being played, the
DVD/CD text or track name may not be
displayed.
displayed.
• The player can only display the first level of the
DVD/CD text, such as the disc name or title.
• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be
displayed correctly.
• If you play a disc containing JPEG image file
only, the “NO AUDIO DATA” message appears
on the front panel display.
on the front panel display.
Playing time and number of the
current track
current track
Remaining time of the current
track
track
Remaining time of the disc
Text
Playing time of the disc
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Sound Adjustments
Changing the Sound
When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in
multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital,
or DTS), you can change the audio format. If
the DVD VIDEO is recorded with
multilingual tracks, you can also change the
language.
With CDs, DATA CDs, or VIDEO CDs, you
can select the sound from the right or left
channel and listen to the sound of the selected
channel through both the right and left
speakers. For example, when playing a disc
containing a song with the vocals on the right
channel and the instruments on the left
channel, you can hear the instruments from
both speakers by selecting the left channel.
multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital,
or DTS), you can change the audio format. If
the DVD VIDEO is recorded with
multilingual tracks, you can also change the
language.
With CDs, DATA CDs, or VIDEO CDs, you
can select the sound from the right or left
channel and listen to the sound of the selected
channel through both the right and left
speakers. For example, when playing a disc
containing a song with the vocals on the right
channel and the instruments on the left
channel, you can hear the instruments from
both speakers by selecting the left channel.
1
Press AUDIO during playback.
The following display appears.
2
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select
the desired audio signal.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
choice of language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. Refer to
“Language Code List” on page 77 to see
which language the code represents.
When the same language is displayed two
or more times, the DVD VIDEO is
recorded in multiple audio formats.
◆ When playing a DVD-RW
The type of sound tracks recorded on a
disc are displayed. The default setting is
underlined.
Example:
• 1: MAIN (main sound)
• 1: SUB (sub sound)
• 1: MAIN+SUB (main and sub sound)
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or
DATA CD (MP3 audio)
The default setting is underlined.
• STEREO: The standard stereo sound
• 1/L: The sound of the left channel
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
choice of language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. Refer to
“Language Code List” on page 77 to see
which language the code represents.
When the same language is displayed two
or more times, the DVD VIDEO is
recorded in multiple audio formats.
◆ When playing a DVD-RW
The type of sound tracks recorded on a
disc are displayed. The default setting is
underlined.
Example:
• 1: MAIN (main sound)
• 1: SUB (sub sound)
• 1: MAIN+SUB (main and sub sound)
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or
DATA CD (MP3 audio)
The default setting is underlined.
• STEREO: The standard stereo sound
• 1/L: The sound of the left channel
(monaural)
• 2/R: The sound of the right channel
(monaural)
◆ When playing a Super VCD
The default setting is underlined.
• 1:STEREO: The stereo sound of the
The default setting is underlined.
• 1:STEREO: The stereo sound of the
audio track 1
• 1:1/L: The sound of the left channel of
the audio track 1 (monaural)
• 1:2/R: The sound of the right channel of
the audio track 1 (monaural)
• 2:STEREO: The stereo sound of the
audio track 2
• 2:1/L: The sound of the left channel of
the audio track 2 (monaural)
• 2:2/R: The sound of the right channel of
the audio track 2 (monaural)
Note
While playing a Super VCD on which the audio
track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out
when you select “2:STEREO,” “2:1/L,” or
“2:2/R.”
track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out
when you select “2:STEREO,” “2:1/L,” or
“2:2/R.”
AUDIO
1:ENGLISH
DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1
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Soun
d Adjustme
nts
Checking the audio signal
format
format
If you press AUDIO repeatedly during
playback, the format of the current audio
signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.)
appears as shown below.
playback, the format of the current audio
signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.)
appears as shown below.
Example:
Dolby Digital 5.1 ch
Example:
Dolby Digital 3 ch
About audio signals
Audio signals recorded in a disc contain the
sound elements (channels) shown below.
Each channel is output from a separate
speaker.
• Front (L)
• Front (R)
• Center
• Rear (L)
• Rear (R)
• Rear (Monaural): This signal can be either
sound elements (channels) shown below.
Each channel is output from a separate
speaker.
• Front (L)
• Front (R)
• Center
• Rear (L)
• Rear (R)
• Rear (Monaural): This signal can be either
the Dolby Surround Sound processed
signals or the Dolby Digital sound’s
monaural rear audio signals.
signals or the Dolby Digital sound’s
monaural rear audio signals.
• LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal
Note
If “DTS” is set to “OFF” in “AUDIO SETUP”
(page 69) the DTS track selection option will not
appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS
tracks.
(page 69) the DTS track selection option will not
appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS
tracks.
TV Virtual Surround
Settings
Settings
(TVS)
When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front
speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets
you enjoy surround sound effects by using
sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers
from the sound of the front speakers (L: left,
R: right) without using actual rear speakers.
TVS was developed by Sony to produce
surround sound for home use using just a
stereo TV.
If the player is set up to output the signal from
the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack, the
surround effect will only be heard when
“DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” in
“AUDIO SETUP”
(page 68).
speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets
you enjoy surround sound effects by using
sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers
from the sound of the front speakers (L: left,
R: right) without using actual rear speakers.
TVS was developed by Sony to produce
surround sound for home use using just a
stereo TV.
If the player is set up to output the signal from
the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack, the
surround effect will only be heard when
“DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM” in
“AUDIO SETUP”
(page 68).
1
Press SUR during playback.
The following display appears.
2
Press SUR repeatedly to select
one of the TVS sounds.
one of the TVS sounds.
Refer to the following explanations given
for each item.
• TVS DYNAMIC
• TVS WIDE
• TVS NIGHT
• TVS STANDARD
for each item.
• TVS DYNAMIC
• TVS WIDE
• TVS NIGHT
• TVS STANDARD
1:ENGLISH DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1
Rear (L/R)
Front (L/R)
+ Center
+ Center
LFE (Low Frequency
Effect)
Effect)
2:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL 2 / 1
Front (L/R)
Rear
(Monoral)
SUR
TVS DYNAMIC
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To cancel the setting
Select “OFF” in Step 2.
◆TVS DYNAMIC
Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound
of the front speakers (L, R) without using
actual rear speakers (shown below).
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound
of the front speakers (L, R) without using
actual rear speakers (shown below).
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
◆TVS WIDE
Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound
of the front speakers (L, R) without using
actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are
reproduced as shown in the illustration
below.
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound
of the front speakers (L, R) without using
actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are
reproduced as shown in the illustration
below.
This mode is effective when the distance
between the front L and R speakers is short,
such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.
◆TVS NIGHT
Large sounds, such as explosions, are
suppressed, but the quieter sounds are
unaffected. This feature is useful when you
want to hear the dialogue and enjoy the
surround sound effects of “TVS WIDE” at
low volume.
◆TVS STANDARD
Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound
of the front speakers (L, R) without using
actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are
reproduced as shown in the illustration
below. Use this setting when you want to use
surround sound with 2 separate speakers.
Large sounds, such as explosions, are
suppressed, but the quieter sounds are
unaffected. This feature is useful when you
want to hear the dialogue and enjoy the
surround sound effects of “TVS WIDE” at
low volume.
◆TVS STANDARD
Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound
of the front speakers (L, R) without using
actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are
reproduced as shown in the illustration
below. Use this setting when you want to use
surround sound with 2 separate speakers.
Notes
• When the playing signal does not contain a signal
for the rear speakers, the surround effects cannot
be heard.
be heard.
• When you select one of the TVS modes, turn off
the surround setting of the connected TV or
amplifier (receiver).
amplifier (receiver).
• Make sure that your listening position is between
and at an equal distance from your speakers, and
that the speakers are located in similar
surroundings.
that the speakers are located in similar
surroundings.
• Not all discs will respond to the “TVS NIGHT”
function in the same way.
TV
TV
L: Front speaker (left)
R: Front speaker (right)
R: Front speaker (right)
: Virtual speaker
L
R
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Enjoying Movies
Enjoying Movies
Changing the Angles
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene
are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “
are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “
”
appears in the front panel display. This means
that you can change the viewing angle.
that you can change the viewing angle.
1
Press ANGLE during playback.
The number of the angle appears on the
display.
display.
2
Press ANGLE repeatedly to select
the angle number.
the angle number.
The scene changes to the selected angle.
Note
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be
able to change the angles even if multi-angles are
recorded on the DVD VIDEO.
able to change the angles even if multi-angles are
recorded on the DVD VIDEO.
Displaying the Subtitles
If subtitles are recorded on the discs, you can
change the subtitles or turn them on and off
whenever you want while playing a DVD.
change the subtitles or turn them on and off
whenever you want while playing a DVD.
1
Press SUBTITLE during playback.
The following display appears.
2
Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to
select the setting.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
Select the language.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
choice of language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. Refer to
“Language Code List” on page 77 to see
which language the code represents.
◆ When playing a DVD-RW
Select “ON.”
Select the language.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
choice of language varies.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. Refer to
“Language Code List” on page 77 to see
which language the code represents.
◆ When playing a DVD-RW
Select “ON.”
To turn off the subtitles
Select “OFF” in Step 2.
Note
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be
able to change the subtitles even if multilingual
subtitles are recorded on it. You also may not be
able to turn them off.
able to change the subtitles even if multilingual
subtitles are recorded on it. You also may not be
able to turn them off.
ANGLE
2
SUBTITLE
1:ENGLISH
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Adjusting the Playback
Picture
Picture
(CUSTOM PICTURE MODE)
You can adjust the video signal of the DVD,
VIDEO CD or DATA CD in JPEG format
from the player to obtain the picture quality
you want. Choose the setting that best suits
the program you are watching.
VIDEO CD or DATA CD in JPEG format
from the player to obtain the picture quality
you want. Choose the setting that best suits
the program you are watching.
1
Press PICTURE MODE during
playback.
playback.
The following display appears.
2
Press PICTURE MODE repeatedly
to select the setting you want.
The default setting is underlined.
• STANDARD: displays a standard picture.
• DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold
• STANDARD: displays a standard picture.
• DYNAMIC 1: produces a bold
dynamic picture by increasing the
picture contrast and the color intensity.
picture contrast and the color intensity.
• DYNAMIC 2: produces a more
dynamic picture than DYNAMIC 1 by
further increasing the picture contrast
and the color intensity.
further increasing the picture contrast
and the color intensity.
• CINEMA 1: enhances details in dark
areas by increasing the black level.
• CINEMA 2: White colors become
brighter and black colors become
richer, and the color contrast is
increased.
richer, and the color contrast is
increased.
z Hint
When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or
“CINEMA 2” is recommended.
When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or
“CINEMA 2” is recommended.
PICTURE
MODE
MODE
DYNAMIC 1
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Enjoying Movies
Sharpening the Outline
of an Image
of an Image
(SHARPNESS)
The Sharpness function sharpens the outlines
of images on your TV screen.
of images on your TV screen.
1
Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press
X/x to select
(SHARPNESS), then press ENTER.
The options for “SHARPNESS” appear.
3
Press
X/x to select a level.
• 1: enhances the outline.
• 2: enhances the outline more than 1.
• 2: enhances the outline more than 1.
4
Press ENTER.
The selected setting takes effect.
To cancel the “SHARPNESS” setting
Select “OFF” in Step 3.
ENTER
DISPLAY
DVD VIDEO
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
2
1
OFF
OFF
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Playing a DATA CD
About MP3 Audio Tracks
and JPEG Image Files
and JPEG Image Files
What is MP3/JPEG?
MP3 is audio compression technology that
satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is
image compression technology.
satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is
image compression technology.
Discs that the player can play
You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/
CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1
Audio Layer 3) and JPEG format. However,
the discs must be recorded according to
ISO9660 level 1, level 2 or Joliet format for
the player to recognize the tracks (or files).
You can also play discs recorded in Multi
Session.
See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/
CD-RW drives and the recording software
(not supplied) for details on the recording
format.
CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1
Audio Layer 3) and JPEG format. However,
the discs must be recorded according to
ISO9660 level 1, level 2 or Joliet format for
the player to recognize the tracks (or files).
You can also play discs recorded in Multi
Session.
See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/
CD-RW drives and the recording software
(not supplied) for details on the recording
format.
Note on the multi-session disc
If MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files are
recorded in the first session, the player will
also play MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image
files in other sessions. If audio tracks and
images in Music CD format or Video CD
format are recorded in the first session, only
the first session will be played back.
recorded in the first session, the player will
also play MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image
files in other sessions. If audio tracks and
images in Music CD format or Video CD
format are recorded in the first session, only
the first session will be played back.
Note
The player may not be able to play some DATA
CDs created in the Packet Write format. In this case,
you cannot view the JPEG images recorded.
CDs created in the Packet Write format. In this case,
you cannot view the JPEG images recorded.
MP3 audio track or JPEG image
file that the player can play
file that the player can play
The player can play the MP3 audio tracks or
JPEG image files:
• which have the extension “.MP3” (MP3
JPEG image files:
• which have the extension “.MP3” (MP3
audio track), “.JPG” or “.JPEG” (JPEG
image file)
image file)
• which conform to the DCF* image file
format
* “Design rule for Camera File system”:
Image standards for digital cameras
regulated by Japan Electronic Industries
Development Association (JEIDA)
regulated by Japan Electronic Industries
Development Association (JEIDA)
Notes
• The player will play any data with the extension
“.MP3”, “.JPG” or “.JPEG” even if they are not in
MP3 or JPEG format. Playing this data may
generate a loud noise which could damage your
speaker system.
MP3 or JPEG format. Playing this data may
generate a loud noise which could damage your
speaker system.
• The player does not conform to audio in MP3PRO
format.
Playback order of MP3 audio
tracks or JPEG image files
tracks or JPEG image files
The playback order of albums, MP3 audio
tracks, or JPEG image files recorded on a
DATA CD is as follows:
◆Structure of disc contents
tracks, or JPEG image files recorded on a
DATA CD is as follows:
◆Structure of disc contents
ROOT
Tree 1
Tree 2
Tree 3
Tree 4
Tree 5
Album
Track (MP3 audio) or
File (JPEG image)
File (JPEG image)
1-12
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Playin
g a DATA CD
When you insert a DATA CD and press
H,
the numbered tracks (or files) are played
sequentially, from
sequentially, from
1 through 7. Any sub-
albums/tracks (or files) contained within a
currently selected album take priority over
the next album in the same tree. (Example:
currently selected album take priority over
the next album in the same tree. (Example:
C
contains
D so 4 is played before 5.)
When you press MENU and the list of album
names appears (page 52), the album names
are arranged in the following order:
A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums
that do not contain tracks (or files) (such as
album
names appears (page 52), the album names
are arranged in the following order:
A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums
that do not contain tracks (or files) (such as
album
E) do not appear in the list.
z Hints
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front
of the track/file names when you store the tracks
(or files) in a disc, the tracks and files will be
played in that order.
(or files) in a disc, the tracks and files will be
played in that order.
• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start
playback, it is recommended that you create
albums with no more than two trees.
albums with no more than two trees.
Notes
• Depending on the software you use to create the
DATA CD, the playback order may differ from
the above illustration.
the above illustration.
• The playback order above may not be applicable
if there are more than 200 albums and 300 files in
each album.
each album.
• The player can recognize up to 200 albums (the
player will count just albums, including albums
that do not contain MP3 audio tracks and JPEG
image files). The player will not play any albums
beyond the first 200 albums.
that do not contain MP3 audio tracks and JPEG
image files). The player will not play any albums
beyond the first 200 albums.
• The player may take longer time to playback,
when progressing to the following album or jump
to other album.
to other album.
• Some types of JPEG file cannot be played.
Playing DATA CDs with
MP3 Audio Tracks and
JPEG Image Files
MP3 Audio Tracks and
JPEG Image Files
MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files
recorded on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/
CD-RWs) can be played on this player.
recorded on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/
CD-RWs) can be played on this player.
z Hints
• You can view the disc information while playing
• You can view the disc information while playing
MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files
(page 41).
(page 41).
• You can select Repeat Play (page 35) and audio
(page 44) while playing an MP3 audio track.
Note
KODAK Picture CD starts playback automatically
when the disc is inserted.
when the disc is inserted.
ENTER
DISPLAY
ZOOM
PICTURE NAVI
MENU
RETURN
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Selecting an album from a DATA
CD
CD
1
Insert a DATA CD into the disc tray.
The list of albums recorded on the DATA
CD appears.
When an album is being played, its title is
shaded. You can turn the album list on
and off by pressing the MENU button.
CD appears.
When an album is being played, its title is
shaded. You can turn the album list on
and off by pressing the MENU button.
2
Press
X/x to select the album you
want and press
H.
The player starts playing the selected
album.
album.
To stop playback
Press
x.
To play the next or previous MP3 audio
track
track
Press
> or .. Note that you can select
the next album by continuing to press
>
after the last track on the first album, but that
you cannot return to the previous album by
pressing
you cannot return to the previous album by
pressing
.. To return to the previous
album, select the album from the album list.
To go to the next or previous JPEG image
file
file
Press
c or C. Note that you can select the next
album by continuing to press
c after the last
image on the first album, but that you cannot
return to the previous album by pressing
return to the previous album by pressing
C.
To return to the previous album, select the
album from the album list.
album from the album list.
To turn off the display
Press MENU.
Selecting an MP3 audio track
from a DATA CD
from a DATA CD
1
Insert a DATA CD into the disc tray.
The albums recorded on the DATA CD
appear. When an album is being played,
its title is shaded.
appear. When an album is being played,
its title is shaded.
2
Select an album using
X/x and press
ENTER.
The list of tracks contained in the album
appears.
appears.
3
Select a track using
X/x and press
ENTER.
The selected track starts playing. You can
turn the track list off by pressing the
MENU button. Pressing the MENU
button again will display the album list.
turn the track list off by pressing the
MENU button. Pressing the MENU
button again will display the album list.
To stop playback
Press
x.
To play the next or previous MP3 audio
track
track
Press
> or .. Note that you can select
the next album by continuing to press
>
after the last track on the first album, but that
you cannot return to the previous album by
pressing
you cannot return to the previous album by
pressing
.. To return to the previous
album, select the album from the album list.
To return to the previous display
Press
O RETURN.
To turn off the display
Press MENU.
1 ( 3 0 )
R O C K B E S T H I T
K A R A O K E
J A Z Z
R & B
M Y F A V O R I T E S O N G S
C L A S S I C A L
S A L S A O F C U B A
B O S S A N O V A
K A R A O K E
J A Z Z
R & B
M Y F A V O R I T E S O N G S
C L A S S I C A L
S A L S A O F C U B A
B O S S A N O V A
J A Z Z
1 ( 9 0 )
1 ( 9 0 )
0 1 S H E I S S P E C I A L
0 2 A L L Y O U N E E D I S . . .
0 3 S P I C Y L I F E
0 4 H A P P Y H O U R
0 5 R I V E R S I D E
0 6 5
0 7 T A K E T I M E , T A K E T I M E
0 2 A L L Y O U N E E D I S . . .
0 3 S P I C Y L I F E
0 4 H A P P Y H O U R
0 5 R I V E R S I D E
0 6 5
0 7 T A K E T I M E , T A K E T I M E
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Playin
g a DATA CD
Selecting a JPEG image file from
a DATA CD
a DATA CD
1
Insert a DATA CD into the disc tray.
The albums recorded on the DATA CD
appear. When an album is being played,
its title is shaded.
appear. When an album is being played,
its title is shaded.
2
Select an album using
X/x and press
PICTURE NAVI.
Images of files in the album appear in 16
subscreens.
subscreens.
3
Select the image you want to view by
pressing
pressing
C/X/x/c and press ENTER.
A JPEG image is displayed on the screen.
To go to the next or previous JPEG image
file
file
Press
c or C. Note that you can select the next
album by continuing to press
c after the last
image on the first album, but that you cannot
return to the previous album by pressing
return to the previous album by pressing
C.
To return to the previous album, select the
album from the album list.
album from the album list.
To view the images as a slideshow
Press
H. The slideshow starts from the
selected image.
To stop playback
Press
x.
z Hints
• A scroll box is displayed at the right side of the
• A scroll box is displayed at the right side of the
screen.
To display the additional image files, select the
bottom image and press
To display the additional image files, select the
bottom image and press
x. To return to the
previous image, select the top image and press
X.
• You can also change the slideshow duration
(page 56), effect (page 57), and sharpness
(page 49) while playing JPEG image files.
(page 49) while playing JPEG image files.
Playing Audio Tracks and Images
as a Slideshow with Sound
as a Slideshow with Sound
You can play a slideshow with sound by first
placing both JPEG and MP3 files in the same
album on a DATA CD. Then, when you play
back the DATA CD, select AUTO mode as
explained below.
placing both JPEG and MP3 files in the same
album on a DATA CD. Then, when you play
back the DATA CD, select AUTO mode as
explained below.
1
Insert a DATA CD into the disc tray.
The albums recorded on the DATA CD
appear.
appear.
2
Press DISPLAY.
The Control Menu appears.
3
Press
x/X to select
MODE(MP3,JPEG), then press ENTER.
The options for “MODE(MP3,JPEG)”
appear.
appear.
4
Press
x/X to select the setting you
want and press ENTER.
The default setting is underlined.
◆AUTO:
Playback JPEG image files as a slideshow
with sound (MP3 audio track).
◆AUDIO(MP3):
Playback MP3 audio tracks continuously.
◆IMAGE(JPEG):
Playback JPEG image files as a slideshow.
Playback JPEG image files as a slideshow
with sound (MP3 audio track).
◆AUDIO(MP3):
Playback MP3 audio tracks continuously.
◆IMAGE(JPEG):
Playback JPEG image files as a slideshow.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
13
14
15
16
9
10
11
12
PLAY
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
AUTO
IMAGE(JPEG)
AUDIO(MP3)
AUTO
DATA CD
MP3
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5
Press MENU.
The list of albums recorded on the DATA
CD appears.
CD appears.
6
Press
x/X to select the album you
want and press
H.
The player starts playing the selected
album.
album.
You can turn the album list on and off by
pressing the MENU button repeatedly.
pressing the MENU button repeatedly.
z Hints
• You can also change the slideshow duration
• You can also change the slideshow duration
(page 56), effect (page 57) and sharpness
(page 49) while viewing JPEG image files.
(page 49) while viewing JPEG image files.
• If you want to play a slideshow to the same audio
track, set the track to Repeat Play (page 35).
• When you select AUTO, the player can recognize
up to 300 MP3 tracks and 300 JPEG files in a
single album. When you select AUDIO(MP3) or
IMAGE(JPEG), the player can recognize up to
600 MP3 tracks and 600 JPEG files in a single
album. A maximum of 200 albums can be
recognized regardless of the selected mode.
single album. When you select AUDIO(MP3) or
IMAGE(JPEG), the player can recognize up to
600 MP3 tracks and 600 JPEG files in a single
album. A maximum of 200 albums can be
recognized regardless of the selected mode.
Notes
• You cannot playback JPEG files and MP3 tracks
at the same time if they are not contained in the
same album.
same album.
• When the JPEG image file’s playback duration is
longer than the MP3 audio track, the image
slideshow continues without sound.
slideshow continues without sound.
• When the MP3 audio track is longer than the
JPEG image file’s playback duration, the audio
track continues with no slideshow.
track continues with no slideshow.
• If there are no MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image
files in the DATA CD, the “No audio data” and
“No image data” messages appear on the screen.
“No image data” messages appear on the screen.
• The PICTURE NAVI button does not work when
AUDIO(MP3) is selected.
Rotating a JPEG image
When a JPEG image file is displayed on the
screen, you can rotate the image by 90
degrees.
screen, you can rotate the image by 90
degrees.
Press
X/x while viewing an image. Each
time you press
X, the image rotates
counterclockwise by 90 degrees.
Example of when you press
Example of when you press
X once:
Press CLEAR to return to normal view.
Magnifying a JPEG image
When a JPEG image is displayed on the
screen, you can enlarge the image by using
the zoom function.
◆Press ZOOM once
Enlarge the image by twice (x2) the actual
size.
screen, you can enlarge the image by using
the zoom function.
◆Press ZOOM once
Enlarge the image by twice (x2) the actual
size.
◆Press ZOOM twice
Enlarge the image by twice (x4) the preceding
size (x2).
Enlarge the image by twice (x4) the preceding
size (x2).
Rotating direction
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