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: Connecting to the 5.1ch input jacks
You can enjoy 5.1ch surround sound using
the internal Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, DTS
or Super Audio CD Multi decoder of this
player. (When 6 speakers are connected, set
“SURROUND” to “OFF.”)
You can also enjoy Dolby Surround (Pro
Logic) sounds, or surround sounds using
various “SURROUND” modes (page 54).
the internal Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, DTS
or Super Audio CD Multi decoder of this
player. (When 6 speakers are connected, set
“SURROUND” to “OFF.”)
You can also enjoy Dolby Surround (Pro
Logic) sounds, or surround sounds using
various “SURROUND” modes (page 54).
: Connecting to a digital jack
This connection will allow you to use the
Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS decoder
function of your AV amplifier (receiver). You
are not able to enjoy the surround sound
effects of this player.
Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS decoder
function of your AV amplifier (receiver). You
are not able to enjoy the surround sound
effects of this player.
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• For connection
For correct speaker location, refer to the operating
instructions of the connected components.
instructions of the connected components.
• To enhance the sound performance:
– Use high-performance speakers.
– Use front, rear, and centre speakers of the same
– Use high-performance speakers.
– Use front, rear, and centre speakers of the same
size and performance.
– Place the subwoofer between the left and right
front speakers.
Notes
For connection
• After you have completed the connection, be sure
• After you have completed the connection, be sure
to set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “DOLBY
DIGITAL” and “DTS” to “DTS” in Quick Setup
(page 26). If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an
MPEG audio decoder function, set “MPEG” in
“AUDIO SETUP” to “MPEG” (page 76).
DIGITAL” and “DTS” to “DTS” in Quick Setup
(page 26). If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an
MPEG audio decoder function, set “MPEG” in
“AUDIO SETUP” to “MPEG” (page 76).
• When you connect an amplifier (receiver) that
conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency, set
“48kHz/96kHz PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP” to
“96kHz/24bit” (page 76).
“48kHz/96kHz PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP” to
“96kHz/24bit” (page 76).
• Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from
the digital jack.
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D-2
D-2
D-2
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Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead
Plug the player and TV mains lead (power cord) into a mains.
Step 6: Quick Setup
Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player.
To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press ..
To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press ..
1
Turn on the TV.
2
Press [/1.
3
Switch the input selector on your
TV so that the signal from the
player appears on the TV screen.
TV so that the signal from the
player appears on the TV screen.
“Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP”
appears at the bottom of the screen. If this
message does not appear, select
“QUICK” under “SETUP” in the Control
Menu to run Quick Setup (page 70).
appears at the bottom of the screen. If this
message does not appear, select
“QUICK” under “SETUP” in the Control
Menu to run Quick Setup (page 70).
4
Press ENTER without inserting a
disc.
disc.
The Setup Display for selecting the
language used in the on-screen display
appears.
The available languages differ depending
upon the player model.
language used in the on-screen display
appears.
The available languages differ depending
upon the player model.
5
Press X/x to select a language.
The player uses the language selected
here to display the menu and subtitles as
well.
here to display the menu and subtitles as
well.
6
Press ENTER.
The Setup Display for selecting the
aspect ratio of the TV to be connected
appears.
aspect ratio of the TV to be connected
appears.
7
Press X/x to select the setting that
matches your TV type.
matches your TV type.
◆
If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3
standard TV with a wide-screen mode
• 16:9 (page 71)
• 16:9 (page 71)
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If you have a 4:3 standard TV
• 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN
(page 71)
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LANGUAGE SETUP
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MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
MENU:
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
ITALIANO
ESPAÑOL
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DANSK
SVENSKA
FRANÇAIS
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
COMPONENT OUT:
4:3 PAN SCAN
MODE:
AUTO
LINE:
VIDEO
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signal you wish to output to your
TV.
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TV.
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Press X/x to select the type of
jack (if any) you are using to
connect to an amplifier (receiver),
connect to an amplifier (receiver),
then press ENTER.
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Dolby Digital signal you wish to
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SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
BACKGROUND:
COMPONENT OUT:
COMPONENT OUT:
16:9
JACKET PICTURE
SCREEN SAVER:
ON
INTERLACE
INTERLACE
INTERLACE
MODE:
LINE:
OFF
PROGRESSIVE
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
SCREEN SAVER:
BACKGROUND:
16:9
ON
JACKET PICTURE
COMPONENT OUT:
INTERLACE
LINE:
VIDEO
VIDEO
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RGB
MODE:
AUTO
YES
NO
Is this player connected to an amplifier
(receiver) ? Select the type of jack you
are using.
(receiver) ? Select the type of jack you
are using.
LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO)
DIGITAL OUTPUT
DIGITAL & 5.1CH OUTPUT
DIGITAL OUTPUT
DIGITAL & 5.1CH OUTPUT
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C-1
B-2
C-2
D-2
D-1
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• D-PCM (page 76)
• DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the
amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital
decoder) (page 76)
decoder) (page 76)
15
Press ENTER.
“DTS” is selected.
16
Press X/x to select the type of
DTS signal sent to your amplifier
(receiver).
(receiver).
Choose the item that matches the audio
connection you selected on pages 22 to
24 (
connection you selected on pages 22 to
24 (
through
).
• D-PCM (page 76)
• DTS (page 76) (only if the amplifier
• DTS (page 76) (only if the amplifier
(receiver) has a DTS decoder)
17
Press ENTER.
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When “DIGITAL OUTPUT” is selected
in step qa
• Quick Setup is finished and
• Quick Setup is finished and
connections are complete.
• If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an
MPEG audio decoder, set “MPEG” to
“MPEG” (page 76).
“MPEG” (page 76).
◆
When “DIGITAL & 5.1CH OUTPUT” is
selected in step qa
• The Setup Display for “SPEAKER
• The Setup Display for “SPEAKER
SETUP” appears.
18
Press X/x to select the size of the
centre speaker.
If no centre speaker is connected, select
“NONE” (page 77).
“NONE” (page 77).
19
Press ENTER.
“REAR” is selected.
20
Press X/x to select the size of the
rear speakers.
If no rear speaker is connected, select
“NONE.”
“SIDE” and “REAR” refer to the speaker
position relative to your listening
position (page 77).
“NONE.”
“SIDE” and “REAR” refer to the speaker
position relative to your listening
position (page 77).
21
Press ENTER.
“SUBWOOFER” is selected.
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
AUDIO DRC:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
MPEG:
MPEG:
OFF
STANDARD
AUDIO FILTER:
SHARP
ON
DOWNMIX:
DOLBY SURROUND
D-PCM
D-PCM
D-PCM
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
48kHz/16bit
DTS:
DOLBY DIGITAL
B-2
C-2
D-2
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
AUDIO DRC:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
MPEG:
MPEG:
OFF
STANDARD
AUDIO FILTER:
SHARP
ON
DOWNMIX:
DOLBY SURROUND
D-PCM
PCM
D-PCM
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
DTS
DTS:
D-PCM
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B-2
C-2
D-2
SPEAKER SETUP
SIZE:
DISTANCE:
BALANCE:
LEVEL:
DISTANCE:
BALANCE:
LEVEL:
OFF
TEST TONE:
FRONT:
CENTER:
CENTER:
NONE
SMALL
NONE
LARGE
REAR:
SUBWOOFER:
SUBWOOFER:
To set, press
, then
.
ENTER
LARGE
SPEAKER SETUP
SIZE:
DISTANCE:
BALANCE:
LEVEL:
DISTANCE:
BALANCE:
LEVEL:
OFF
TEST TONE:
FRONT:
CENTER:
CENTER:
LARGE
REAR:
SUBWOOFER:
SUBWOOFER:
LARGE (REAR)
LARGE(SIDE)
LARGE (REAR)
LARGE
SPEAKER SETUP
SIZE:
DISTANCE:
BALANCE:
LEVEL:
DISTANCE:
BALANCE:
LEVEL:
OFF
TEST TONE:
FRONT:
CENTER:
CENTER:
LARGE
LARGE
REAR:
SUBWOOFER:
SUBWOOFER:
To set, press , then .
ENTER
ENTER
YES
YES
NONE
LARGE(REAR)
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Press X/x to select whether or
not you have connected a
subwoofer.
subwoofer.
23
Press ENTER.
Quick Setup is finished. All connections
and setup operations are complete.
and setup operations are complete.
Enjoying the surround sound
effects
effects
To enjoy the surround sound effects of this
player or your amplifier (receiver), set the
following items as described below for the
audio connection you selected on pages 22 to
24 (
player or your amplifier (receiver), set the
following items as described below for the
audio connection you selected on pages 22 to
24 (
through
). Each of these is the
default setting and does not need to be adjusted
when you first connect the player. Refer to
page 69 for using the Setup Display.
when you first connect the player. Refer to
page 69 for using the Setup Display.
Audio Connection (pages 21 to 24)
• No additional settings are needed.
• Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY
SURROUND” (page 75).
• If the sound distorts even when the volume
is turned down, set “AUDIO ATT” to “ON”
(page 75).
(page 75).
• Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY
SURROUND” (page 75).
• Set “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON” (page 75).
• Set “48kHz/96kHz PCM” to “96kHz/24bit,”
• Set “48kHz/96kHz PCM” to “96kHz/24bit,”
only if you connect an amplifier (receiver)
that conforms to the 96 kHz sampling
frequency (page 76).
that conforms to the 96 kHz sampling
frequency (page 76).
• Set “DISTANCE,” “BALANCE,” and
“LEVEL” according to the connected
speakers (page 77).
speakers (page 77).
• If the sound distorts even when the volume
is turned down, set “AUDIO ATT” to “ON”
(page 75).
(page 75).
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Playing Discs
Playing Discs
Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some
operations may be different or restricted.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with your disc.
operations may be different or restricted.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with your disc.
1
Turn on your TV.
2
Press [/1.
The player turns on.
3
Switch the input selector on your
TV so that the signal from the
player appears on the TV screen.
TV so that the signal from the
player appears on the TV screen.
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When using an amplifier (receiver)
Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and
select the appropriate channel so that you
can hear sound from the player.
select the appropriate channel so that you
can hear sound from the player.
4
Press A on the player, and place a
disc on the disc tray.
disc on the disc tray.
5
Press H.
The disc tray closes, and the player starts
playback (continuous play). Adjust the
volume on the TV or the amplifier
(receiver).
Depending on the disc, a menu may
appear on the TV screen. For DVD
VIDEOs, see page 33. For VIDEO CDs,
see page 35.
playback (continuous play). Adjust the
volume on the TV or the amplifier
(receiver).
Depending on the disc, a menu may
appear on the TV screen. For DVD
VIDEOs, see page 33. For VIDEO CDs,
see page 35.
To turn off the player
Press [/1. The player enters standby mode.
Press [/1. The player enters standby mode.
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Hint
The player will turn off automatically whenever
you leave it in stop mode for more than 30 minutes
(Auto Power Off function).
you leave it in stop mode for more than 30 minutes
(Auto Power Off function).
Note
Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from
the digital jack.
the digital jack.
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With the playback side facing down
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Playing Discs
Additional operations
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Hint
The Replay function is useful when you want to
review a scene or dialog that you missed.
review a scene or dialog that you missed.
Note
You may not be able to use the Replay function with
some scenes.
some scenes.
Locking the disc tray (Child
Lock)
Lock)
You can lock the disc tray to prevent children
from opening it.
from opening it.
When the player is in standby mode, press
O
O
RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 on the
remote.
The player turns on and “LOCKED” appears
on the front panel display.
The Z button on the player or the remote does
not work while the Child Lock is set.
The player turns on and “LOCKED” appears
on the front panel display.
The Z button on the player or the remote does
not work while the Child Lock is set.
To unlock the disc tray
When the player is in standby mode, press
O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 again.
When the player is in standby mode, press
O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 again.
Note
Even if you select “RESET” under “SETUP” in the
Control Menu (page 70), the disc tray remains
locked.
Control Menu (page 70), the disc tray remains
locked.
To
Operation
Stop
Press x
Pause
Press X
Resume play after
pause
pause
Press X or H
Go to the next chapter,
track, or scene in
continuous play mode
track, or scene in
continuous play mode
Press >
Go back to the
previous chapter,
track, or scene in
continuous play mode
previous chapter,
track, or scene in
continuous play mode
Press .
Stop play and remove
the disc
the disc
Press Z
Replay the previous
scene (DVD VIDEO/
DVD-RW/DVD-R
only)
scene (DVD VIDEO/
DVD-RW/DVD-R
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Resuming Playback From
the Point Where You
Stopped the Disc
the Point Where You
Stopped the Disc
(Multi-disc
Resume)
The player stores the point where you stopped
the disc for up to 40 discs and resumes
playback the next time you insert the same
disc. When you store a resume playback point
for the 41st disc, the resume playback point
for the first disc is deleted.
the disc for up to 40 discs and resumes
playback the next time you insert the same
disc. When you store a resume playback point
for the 41st disc, the resume playback point
for the first disc is deleted.
1
While playing a disc, press x to
stop playback.
stop playback.
“RESUME” appears on the front panel
display.
display.
2
Press H.
The player starts playback from the point
where you stopped the disc in step 1.
where you stopped the disc in step 1.
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Hints
• To play from the beginning of the disc, press x
twice, then press H.
• For DVD-RWs in VR mode, CDs, Super Audio
CDs, and DATA CDs, the player remembers the
resume playback point for the current disc unless
the disc tray is opened, the mains lead is
disconnected, or only for DATA CDs, the player
enters standby mode.
resume playback point for the current disc unless
the disc tray is opened, the mains lead is
disconnected, or only for DATA CDs, the player
enters standby mode.
Notes
• “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM
SETUP” must be set to “ON” (default) for this
function to work (page 74).
function to work (page 74).
• The resume playback point for the current disc is
cleared when:
– you change the play mode.
– you change the settings on the Setup Display.
• Resume Play does not work during Shuffle Play
– you change the settings on the Setup Display.
• Resume Play does not work during Shuffle Play
and Programme Play.
• This function may not work with some discs.
• If “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM
• If “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM
SETUP” is set to “ON” and you playback a
recorded disc such as DVD-RW, the player may
playback other recorded discs from the same
resume point. To play from the beginning, press
x twice and then press H.
recorded disc such as DVD-RW, the player may
playback other recorded discs from the same
resume point. To play from the beginning, press
x twice and then press H.
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Press X/x to select the setting.
• PLAY LIST: plays the titles created
from “ORIGINAL” for editing.
• ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally
recorded.
4
Press ENTER.
To turn off the Control Menu
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control
Menu is turned off.
Selecting a Playback
Area for a Super Audio
CD Disc
Area for a Super Audio
CD Disc
Selecting a playback area on a 2
channel + Multi-channel Super
Audio CD
channel + Multi-channel Super
Audio CD
Some Super Audio CDs consist of a 2 channel
playback area and a multi-channel playback
area. You can select the playback area you
want to listen to.
playback area and a multi-channel playback
area. You can select the playback area you
want to listen to.
1
Press SACD MULTI/2CH in stop mode.
The following display appears.
The following display appears.
2
Press SACD MULTI/2CH repeatedly to
select the item.
• MULTI: plays a multi-channel
select the item.
• MULTI: plays a multi-channel
playback area.
• 2CH: plays a 2 channel playback area.
The “MULTI” indicator in the front panel
display lights up when playing a multi-
channel playback area.
The “MULTI” indicator in the front panel
display lights up when playing a multi-
channel playback area.
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You can also select “MULTI/2CH” from the
Control Menu (page 12).
Control Menu (page 12).
SACD
MULTI/2CH
MULTI/2CH
SACD/CD
2CH
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Playing Discs
Selecting a playback layer when
playing a hybrid Super Audio CD
playing a hybrid Super Audio CD
Some Super Audio CDs consist of an HD
layer and a CD layer. You can select the
playback layer you want to listen to.
layer and a CD layer. You can select the
playback layer you want to listen to.
Press SACD/CD in stop mode.
Each time you press the button, an HD layer
or a CD layer is alternately selected. When
playing a CD layer, the “CD” indicator in the
front panel display lights up.
Each time you press the button, an HD layer
or a CD layer is alternately selected. When
playing a CD layer, the “CD” indicator in the
front panel display lights up.
Notes
• For details about Super Audio CD discs, see page
83.
• Each play mode function works only within the
selected layer or playback area.
Playing VIDEO CDs With
PBC Functions
PBC Functions
(PBC Playback)
PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play
VIDEO CDs interactively by following the
menu on the TV screen.
VIDEO CDs interactively by following the
menu on the TV screen.
1
Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions.
functions.
The menu for your selection appears.
2
Select the item number you want
by pressing X/x or the number
buttons.
by pressing X/x or the number
buttons.
3
Press ENTER.
4
Follow the instructions in the
menu for interactive operations.
menu for interactive operations.
Refer to the instructions supplied with the
disc, as the operating procedure may
differ depending on the VIDEO CD.
disc, as the operating procedure may
differ depending on the VIDEO CD.
Number
buttons
buttons
H
x
ENTER
O
RETURN
RETURN
./>
X/x
,continued
36
To return to the menu
Press O RETURN.
Press O RETURN.
z
Hint
To play without using PBC, press ./> or the
number buttons while the player is stopped to select
a track, then press H or ENTER.
“Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen and
the player starts continuous play. You cannot play
still pictures such as a menu.
To return to PBC playback, press x twice then
press H.
number buttons while the player is stopped to select
a track, then press H or ENTER.
“Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen and
the player starts continuous play. You cannot play
still pictures such as a menu.
To return to PBC playback, press x twice then
press H.
Notes
• Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in
step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT” in the
instructions supplied with the disc. In this case,
press H.
instructions supplied with the disc. In this case,
press H.
• The PBC functions of Super VCDs do not work
with this player. Super VCDs are played in
continuous play mode only.
continuous play mode only.
Playing an MP3 Audio
Track
Track
You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/
CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1
Audio Layer 3) format.
CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1
Audio Layer 3) format.
1
Press Z and place a DATA CD on
the disc tray.
the disc tray.
2
Press H.
The disc tray closes, and the player starts
to play the first MP3 audio track in the
first album on the disc.
to play the first MP3 audio track in the
first album on the disc.
Notes
• The player can play MP3 audio tracks recorded in
the following sampling frequencies: 32 kHz,
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz.
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz.
• The playback order may be different from the
edited order. See “The Playback order of MP3
audio tracks” on the next page for details.
audio tracks” on the next page for details.
Selecting an album and track
1
Press MENU.
The list of MP3 albums recorded on the
DATA CD appears.
The list of MP3 albums recorded on the
DATA CD appears.
Z
H
ENTER
O RETURN
MENU
C/X/x/c
1-9
37
Playing Discs
2
Select an album using X/x and press
ENTER.
The list of tracks contained in the album
appears.
ENTER.
The list of tracks contained in the album
appears.
3
Select a track using X/x and press
ENTER.
The selected track starts playing.
When a track or album is being played, its
title is shaded.
ENTER.
The selected track starts playing.
When a track or album is being played, its
title is shaded.
To go to the next or previous page
Press
Press
c or C.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
Press O RETURN.
To turn off the display
Press MENU.
Press MENU.
Notes
• Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can
be used for album or track names. Anything else
is displayed as an “
is displayed as an “
*
.”
• ID3 tags cannot be displayed.
About MP3 audio tracks
You can play MP3 audio tracks on CD-ROMs
or CD-Rs/CD-RWs. However, the discs must
be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1,
level 2, or Joliet format for the player to
recognize the tracks.
You can also play discs recorded in Multi
Session.
or CD-Rs/CD-RWs. However, the discs must
be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1,
level 2, or Joliet format for the player to
recognize the tracks.
You can also play discs recorded in Multi
Session.
See the instructions of the CD-R/CD-RW
device or recording software (not supplied)
for details on the recording format.
device or recording software (not supplied)
for details on the recording format.
To play a Multi Session CD
This player can play Multi Session CDs when
an MP3 audio track is located in the first
session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks,
recorded in the later sessions, can also be
played back.
When 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.
This player can play Multi Session CDs when
an MP3 audio track is located in the first
session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks,
recorded in the later sessions, can also be
played back.
When 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.
Notes
• If you put the extension “.MP3” to data not in
MP3 format, the player cannot recognize the data
properly and will generate a loud noise which
could damage your speaker system.
properly and will generate a loud noise which
could damage your speaker system.
• The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO
format.
The Playback order of MP3 audio tracks
The playback order of albums and tracks
recorded on a DATA CD is as follows.
The playback order of albums and tracks
recorded on a DATA CD is as follows.
◆
Structure of disc contents
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
ROOT
Tree 1
Tree 2
Tree 3
Tree 4
Tree 5
album
track
,continued
38
When you insert a DATA CD and press H,
the numbered tracks are played sequentially,
from
the numbered tracks are played sequentially,
from
1
through
7
. Any sub-albums/tracks
contained within a currently selected album
take priority over the next album in the same
tree. (Example: C contains D so
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 MP3
albums appears (page 36), the albums are
arranged in the following order: A
albums appears (page 36), the albums are
arranged in the following order: A
t B t
C
t D t F t G. Albums that do not
contain tracks (such as album E) do not
appear in the list.
appear in the list.
z
Hints
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front
of the track file names, the tracks will be played in
that order.
that order.
• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start
playback, it is recommended that you create
albums of no more than two trees.
albums of no more than two trees.
Notes
• Depending on the software you use to create the
DATA CD, the playback order may differ from
the illustration above.
the illustration above.
• The playback order above may not be applicable
if there are more than a total of 999 albums and
tracks in the DATA CD.
tracks in the DATA CD.
• The player can recognize up to 499 albums (the
player will count just albums, including albums
that do not contain MP3 audio tracks). The player
will not play any albums beyond the first 499
albums. Of the first 499 albums, the player will
play no more than a combined total of 999 albums
and tracks.
that do not contain MP3 audio tracks). The player
will not play any albums beyond the first 499
albums. Of the first 499 albums, the player will
play no more than a combined total of 999 albums
and tracks.
Various Play Mode
Functions
Functions
(Programme Play,
Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat
Play)
You can set the following play modes:
• Programme Play (page 38)
• Shuffle Play (page 40)
• Repeat Play (page 41)
• A-B Repeat Play (page 41)
• Programme Play (page 38)
• Shuffle Play (page 40)
• Repeat Play (page 41)
• A-B Repeat Play (page 41)
Note
The play mode is cancelled when:
– you open the disc tray.
– the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1.
– you open the disc tray.
– the player enters standby mode by pressing [/1.
Creating your own programme
(Programme Play)
(Programme Play)
You can play the contents of a disc in the
order you want by arranging the order of the
titles, chapters, or tracks on the disc to create
your own programme. You can programme
up to 99 titles, chapters, and tracks.
order you want by arranging the order of the
titles, chapters, or tracks on the disc to create
your own programme. You can programme
up to 99 titles, chapters, and tracks.
X/x/c
DISPLAY
ENTER
CLEAR
Number
buttons
buttons
H
39
Playing Discs
1
Press DISPLAY twice (when playing a
Super Audio CD/CD, press once).
The Control Menu appears.
Super Audio CD/CD, press once).
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press X/x to select
(PROGRAM), then press ENTER.
The options for “PROGRAM” appear.
The options for “PROGRAM” appear.
3
Press X/x to select “SET
t
,” then
press ENTER.
4
Press c.
The cursor moves to the title or track row
“T” (in this case, “01”).
The cursor moves to the title or track row
“T” (in this case, “01”).
5
Select the title, chapter, or track you
want to programme.
want to programme.
◆
When playing a DVD VIDEO
For example, select chapter “03” of title
“02.”
Press
“02.”
Press
X/x or the number buttons to select
“02” under “T,” then press ENTER.
Next, press
X/x or the number buttons to
select “03” under “C,” then press
ENTER.
ENTER.
◆
When playing a VIDEO CD, Super
Audio CD, or CD
For example, select track “02.”
Press
For example, select track “02.”
Press
X/x or the number buttons to select
“02” under “T,” then press ENTER.
A track number may be displayed in 3
digits for a Super Audio CD.
A track number may be displayed in 3
digits for a Super Audio CD.
6
To programme other titles, chapters,
or tracks, repeat steps 4 to 5.
The programmed titles, chapters, and
tracks are displayed in the selected order.
or tracks, repeat steps 4 to 5.
The programmed titles, chapters, and
tracks are displayed in the selected order.
7
Press H to start Programme Play.
Programme Play begins.
When the programme ends, you can
restart the same programme again by
pressing H.
Programme Play begins.
When the programme ends, you can
restart the same programme again by
pressing H.
OFF
OFF
SET
ON
OFF
SET
ON
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
PROGRAM
1. TITLE
ALL CLEAR
2. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE – –
T
– –
01
02
03
04
05
02
03
04
05
“TRACK” is displayed when you play
a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD.
a VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD, or CD.
Titles or tracks
recorded on a disc
recorded on a disc
PROGRAM
1. TITLE – –
ALL CLEAR
2. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE – –
T
C
ALL
01
02
03
04
05
06
02
03
04
05
06
– –
02
03
04
05
03
04
05
01
Chapters recorded on a disc
PROGRAM
1. TITLE – –
ALL CLEAR
2. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE – –
C
ALL
03
04
05
06
04
05
06
T
– –
01
02
03
04
05
02
03
04
05
02
01
T
– –
01
02
03
04
05
02
03
04
05
PROGRAM
1. TITLE 0 2 – 0 3
ALL CLEAR
2. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE – –
3. TITLE – –
4. TITLE – –
5. TITLE – –
6. TITLE – –
7. TITLE – –
Selected title and chapter
PROGRAM
1. TRACK 0 2
ALL CLEAR
2. TRACK – –
3. TRACK – –
4. TRACK – –
5. TRACK – –
6. TRACK – –
3. TRACK – –
4. TRACK – –
5. TRACK – –
6. TRACK – –
7. TRACK – –
0:15:30
– –
01
02
03
04
05
02
03
04
05
T
Selected track
Total time of the programmed tracks
,continued
40
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3. To
play the same programme again, select “ON”
in step 3 and press ENTER.
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3. To
play the same programme again, select “ON”
in step 3 and press ENTER.
To turn off the display
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display
is turned off.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display
is turned off.
To change or cancel a programme
1
Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Creating
your own programme (Programme
Play).”
your own programme (Programme
Play).”
2
Select the programme number of the title,
chapter, or track you want to change or
cancel using
chapter, or track you want to change or
cancel using
X/x or the number buttons,
and press
c.
3
Follow step 5 for new programming. To
cancel a programme, select “--” under
“T,” then press ENTER.
cancel a programme, select “--” under
“T,” then press ENTER.
To cancel all the titles, chapters, or tracks
in the programmed order
in the programmed order
1
Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Creating
your own programme (Programme
Play).”
your own programme (Programme
Play).”
2
Press
X and select “ALL CLEAR.”
3
Press ENTER.
z
Hint
You can do Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of the
programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. During
Programme Play, follow the steps of “Repeat Play”
(page 41) or “Shuffle Play” (page 40).
programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. During
Programme Play, follow the steps of “Repeat Play”
(page 41) or “Shuffle Play” (page 40).
Notes
• When playing Super VCDs, the total time of the
programmed tracks does not appear on the screen.
• You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs
with PBC playback.
Playing in random order (Shuffle
Play)
Play)
You can have the player “shuffle” titles,
chapters, or tracks. Subsequent “shuffling”
may produce a different playing order.
chapters, or tracks. Subsequent “shuffling”
may produce a different playing order.
1
Press SHUFFLE during playback.
The following display appears.
The following display appears.
2
Press SHUFFLE repeatedly to select
the item to be shuffled.
the item to be shuffled.
◆
When playing a DVD VIDEO
• TITLE
• CHAPTER
• CHAPTER
◆
When playing a VIDEO CD, Super
Audio CD, or CD
• TRACK
• TRACK
◆
When Programme Play is activated
• ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks
selected in Programme Play.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 2.
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 2.
z
Hints
• You can set Shuffle Play while the player is
stopped. After selecting the “SHUFFLE” option,
press H. Shuffle Play starts.
press H. Shuffle Play starts.
• Up to 200 chapters in a disc can be played in
random order when “CHAPTER” is selected.
CLEAR
H
SHUFFLE
TITLE
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