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H
ook
up
s
s
• D-PCM (page 81)
• DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the
amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital
decoder) (page 81)
decoder) (page 81)
13
Press ENTER.
“DTS” is selected.
14
Press X/x to select the type of
DTS signal sent to your amplifier
(receiver).
Choose the item that matches the audio
connection you selected on pages 27 to
29 (
connection you selected on pages 27 to
29 (
through
).
• D-PCM (page 82)
• DTS (only if the amplifier (receiver)
has a DTS decoder) (page 82)
15
Press ENTER.
◆ When “DIGITAL OUTPUT” is selected
in step 11
• Quick Setup is finished and
in step 11
• Quick Setup is finished and
connections are complete.
◆ When “DIGITAL & 5.1CH OUTPUT” is
selected in step 11
• The Setup Display for “SPEAKER
selected in step 11
• The Setup Display for “SPEAKER
SETUP” appears.
16
Press X/x to select the size of the
center speaker.
If no center speaker is connected, select
“NONE” (page 83).
“NONE” (page 83).
17
Press ENTER.
“REAR” is selected.
18
Press X/x to select the size of the
rear speakers.
If no rear speaker is connected, select
“NONE.”
“NONE.”
19
Press ENTER.
“SUBWOOFER” is selected.
20
Press X/x to select whether or
not you have connected a
subwoofer.
21
Press ENTER.
Quick Setup is finished. All connections
and setup operations are complete.
and setup operations are complete.
B-2
C-2
D-2
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
AUDIO DRC:
DIGITAL OUT:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
OFF
STANDARD
AUDIO FILTER:
SHARP
ON
DOWNMIX:
DOLBY SURROUND
D-PCM
D-PCM
D-PCM
48kHz/96kHz PCM:
DTS
DTS:
D-PCM
B
D
B-2
C-2
D-2
SPEAKER SETUP (DVD)
SIZE:
DISTANCE:
LEVEL(FRONT):
LEVEL(REAR):
DISTANCE:
LEVEL(FRONT):
LEVEL(REAR):
OFF
TEST TONE:
FRONT:
CENTER:
CENTER:
NONE
SMALL
LARGE
LARGE
REAR:
SUBWOOFER:
SUBWOOFER:
T
t
th
ENTER
LARGE
SPEAKER SETUP
(DVD)
SIZE:
DISTANCE:
LEVEL(FRONT):
LEVEL(REAR):
DISTANCE:
LEVEL(FRONT):
LEVEL(REAR):
OFF
TEST TONE:
FRONT:
CENTER:
CENTER:
LARGE
REAR:
SUBWOOFER:
SUBWOOFER:
LARGE
LARGE
NONE
SMALL
LARGE
SPEAKER SETUP (DVD)
SIZE:
DISTANCE:
LEVEL(FRONT):
LEVEL(REAR):
DISTANCE:
LEVEL(FRONT):
LEVEL(REAR):
OFF
TEST TONE:
FRONT:
CENTER:
CENTER:
LARGE
LARGE
REAR:
SUBWOOFER:
SUBWOOFER:
To set, press , then .
To quit press
ENTER
SETUP
DISPLAY
YES
YES
NONE
LARGE
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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 27 to
29 (
player or your amplifier (receiver), set the
following items as described below for the
audio connection you selected on pages 27 to
29 (
through
). Each of these is the
default setting and does not need to be adjusted
when you first connect the player. Refer to
page 75 for using the Setup Display.
when you first connect the player. Refer to
page 75 for using the Setup Display.
Audio Connection (pages 26 to 29)
• No additional settings are needed.
• Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY
SURROUND” (page 81).
• Set “DOWNMIX” to “DOLBY
SURROUND” (page 81).
• Set “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON” (page 81).
• Set “DISTANCE,” “LEVEL (FRONT),”
and “LEVEL (REAR)” according to the
connected speakers (page 83).
connected speakers (page 83).
z
Hints
• For connections
If the sound distorts even when the volume is
turned down, set “AUDIO ATT” to “ON” (page
80).
turned down, set “AUDIO ATT” to “ON” (page
80).
• For connections
Set “48kHz/96kHz PCM” to “96kHZ/24bit” only
if you connect an amplifier (receiver) that
conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency (page
82).
if you connect an amplifier (receiver) that
conforms to the 96 kHz sampling frequency (page
82).
B
D
A
B-1
C-1
B-2
C-2
D-2
D-1
B-1
C-1
D-1
B-2
C-2
D-2
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Playing Discs
Playing Discs
Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some
operations may be different or restricted.
operations may be different or restricted.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with your disc.
with your disc.
1
Turn on your TV.
2
Press [/1.
The player turns on and the power
indicator lights up in green.
indicator lights up in green.
3
Switch the input selector on your
TV so that the signal from the
TV so that the signal from the
player appears on the TV screen.
◆ When using an amplifier (receiver)
Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and
select the appropriate channel so that you
can hear sound from the player.
Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and
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.
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 39. For VIDEO CDs,
see page 42.
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 39. For VIDEO CDs,
see page 42.
To enjoy the clarity of Super Audio CD/CD
sound more
sound more
You can minimize the effect of the video
output by switching it off.
Toggle the scroll key up or down to display
“VIDEO OFF” in the LCD screen. Then point
the remote to the player and press down on
the scroll key once so that
output by switching it off.
Toggle the scroll key up or down to display
“VIDEO OFF” in the LCD screen. Then point
the remote to the player and press down on
the scroll key once so that
appears in the
LCD screen.
When no video signal is output from the
player, the VIDEO OFF indicator lights up on
the player.
When no video signal is output from the
player, the VIDEO OFF indicator lights up on
the player.
To turn off the player
Press [/1. The player enters standby mode.
z
Hint
You can have the player turn off automatically
whenever you leave it in stop mode for more than
30 minutes. To turn on this function, set “AUTO
POWER OFF” in “CUSTOM SETUP” to “ON”
(page 79).
whenever you leave it in stop mode for more than
30 minutes. To turn on this function, set “AUTO
POWER OFF” in “CUSTOM SETUP” to “ON”
(page 79).
Note
Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from
the digital jack.
the digital jack.
[
/1
H
Power
indicator
indicator
A
[
/1
Z
H
VIDEO OFF
indicator
indicator
Scroll key
./>
With the playback side facing down
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Additional operations
z
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.
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.
O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 again.
Note
Even if you select “RESET” under “SETUP” in the
Control Menu (page 76), the disc tray remains
locked.
Control Menu (page 76), 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 > on the
remote, or briefly turn
the Playback Control
on the player
clockwise
remote, or briefly turn
the Playback Control
on the player
clockwise
Go back to the
previous chapter,
track, or scene in
continuous play mode
previous chapter,
track, or scene in
continuous play mode
Press . on the
remote, or briefly turn
the Playback Control
on the player
counterclockwise
remote, or briefly turn
the Playback Control
on the player
counterclockwise
Stop play and remove
the disc
the disc
Press Z
Replay the previous
scene (DVD VIDEO
only)
scene (DVD VIDEO
only)
Press REPLAY
Z
.
/
>
H
REPLAY
X
x
ENTER
O
RETURN
[
/
1
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Searching for a
Particular Point on a
Disc
Particular Point on a
Disc
(Search, Shuttle mode, Jog
mode)
You can quickly locate a particular point on a
disc by monitoring the picture or playing back
slowly.
disc by monitoring the picture or playing back
slowly.
Note
Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not
be able to do some of the operations described.
be able to do some of the operations described.
Locating a point quickly (Search)
During playback, keep pressing
to locate a
point in the playback direction or keep
pressing
pressing
to locate a point in the opposite
direction. When you find the point you want,
release the button to return to normal
playback speed.
release the button to return to normal
playback speed.
Using the click shuttle on the
remote (Shuttle mode)
remote (Shuttle mode)
Turn the click shuttle on the remote. The
playback speed changes depending on the
turning direction and degree of rotation as
follows:
◆During playback
playback speed changes depending on the
turning direction and degree of rotation as
follows:
◆During playback
FF2M Fast forward (faster than
FF1M)
FF1M)
Y
FF1M Fast forward
Y
u2B (DVD VIDEO/Super Audio CD/CD
only)
only)
Y
PLAYN (normal speed)
Y
u2b (DVD VIDEO only)
Y
FR1m Fast reverse
Y
FR2m Fast reverse (faster than
FR1m)
FR1m)
If you turn the click shuttle quickly, the
playback speed goes to “FF2M” or
“FR2m” immediately.
◆During pause mode (DVD VIDEO, DVD-RW,
VIDEO CD only)
playback speed goes to “FF2M” or
“FR2m” immediately.
◆During pause mode (DVD VIDEO, DVD-RW,
VIDEO CD only)
SLOW1
(playback direction)
Y
SLOW2
(playback direction – slower
than SLOW1
)
Y
PAUSEX
Y
SLOW2
(opposite direction – slower
than SLOW1
) (DVD only)
Y
SLOW1
(opposite direction) (DVD
only)
To return to normal play
Press H.
JOG
/
H
Click
shuttle
shuttle
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Playing a disc frame by frame
using the click shuttle
(Jog mode)
using the click shuttle
(Jog mode)
1
Press JOG on the remote.
“JOG” appears in the LCD screen.
2
Turn the click shuttle.
Depending on the turning speed,
playback goes to frame-by-frame
playback in the direction that the click
shuttle is turned. Turn the click shuttle
clockwise to go forward, and
counterclockwise to go backwards (DVD
only). If you turn the click shuttle at a
constant speed for a while, the playback
speed goes to slow or normal.
playback goes to frame-by-frame
playback in the direction that the click
shuttle is turned. Turn the click shuttle
clockwise to go forward, and
counterclockwise to go backwards (DVD
only). If you turn the click shuttle at a
constant speed for a while, the playback
speed goes to slow or normal.
To return to normal play
Press H.
To turn off the Jog mode
Press JOG again so that “JOG” disappears
from the LCD screen.
from the LCD screen.
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 300 discs and resumes
playback the next time you insert the same
disc. When you store a resume playback point
for the 301st disc, the resume playback point
for the first disc is deleted.
the disc for up to 300 discs and resumes
playback the next time you insert the same
disc. When you store a resume playback point
for the 301st disc, the resume playback point
for the first disc is deleted.
1
While playing a disc, press x to
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 power cord 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 power cord is
disconnected, or only for DATA CDs, the player
enters standby mode.
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• “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM
SETUP” must be set to “ON” (default) for this
function to work (page 80).
function to work (page 80).
• 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 Program Play.
• This function may not work with some discs.
Using the DVD’s Menu
A DVD is divided into long sections of a
picture or a music feature called “titles.”
When you play a DVD which contains
several titles, you can select the title you want
using the TOP MENU button.
When you play DVDs that allow you to select
items such as the language for the subtitles
and the language for the sound, select these
items using the MENU button.
picture or a music feature called “titles.”
When you play a DVD which contains
several titles, you can select the title you want
using the TOP MENU button.
When you play DVDs that allow you to select
items such as the language for the subtitles
and the language for the sound, select these
items using the MENU button.
1
Press TOP MENU or MENU.
The disc’s menu appears on the TV
screen.
The contents of the menu vary from disc
to disc.
screen.
The contents of the menu vary from disc
to disc.
2
Press C/X/x/c or the number
buttons to select the item you want
to play or change.
to play or change.
3
Press ENTER.
Number
buttons
buttons
ENTER
MENU
TOP MENU
C
/
X
/
x
/
c
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Selecting “ORIGINAL” or
“PLAY LIST” on a DVD-
RW
“PLAY LIST” on a DVD-
RW
Some DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording)
mode have two types of titles for playback:
originally recorded titles (ORIGINAL) and
titles that can be created on recordable DVD
players for editing (PLAY LIST). You can
select the type of titles to be played.
mode have two types of titles for playback:
originally recorded titles (ORIGINAL) and
titles that can be created on recordable DVD
players for editing (PLAY LIST). You can
select the type of titles to be played.
1
Press DISPLAY while the player is
stopped.
The Control Menu appears.
2
Press X/x to select
(ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST), then press
ENTER.
The options for “ORIGINAL/PLAY
LIST” appear.
LIST” appear.
3
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.
Menu is turned off.
DISPLAY
X
/
x
ENTER
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
DVD-RW
PLAY LIST
PLAY LIST
ORIGINAL
STOP
1-10
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Selecting a Playback
Area for a Super Audio
CD
Area for a Super Audio
CD
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
Toggle the scroll key up or down while
the player is stopped to display
“MULTI/2CH” in the LCD screen.
the player is stopped to display
“MULTI/2CH” in the LCD screen.
2
Point the remote at the player and
press down on the scroll key so that
press down on the scroll key so that
appears in the LCD screen.
The following display appears.
3
Press down on the scroll key
repeatedly to select “MULTI” for a
multi-channel playback area or “2CH”
for a 2 channel playback area.
repeatedly to select “MULTI” for a
multi-channel playback area or “2CH”
for a 2 channel playback area.
The “MULTI” indicator in the front panel
display lights up when playing a multi-
channel playback area.
display lights up when playing a multi-
channel playback area.
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Hint
You can also select “MULTI/2CH” from the
Control Menu (page 14).
Control Menu (page 14).
Selecting a playback layer of
hybrid Super Audio CDs
hybrid Super Audio CDs
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.
1
Toggle the scroll key up or down while
the player is stopped to display
“SACD/CD” in the LCD screen.
the player is stopped to display
“SACD/CD” in the LCD screen.
2
Point the remote at the player and
press down on the scroll key so that
press down on the scroll key so that
appears in the LCD screen.
3
Press down on the scroll key
repeatedly to select “SACD” for an HD
layer or “CD” for a CD layer.
repeatedly to select “SACD” for an HD
layer or “CD” for a CD layer.
When playing a CD layer, the “CD”
indicator in the front panel display lights
up.
indicator in the front panel display lights
up.
Notes
• For details about Super Audio CD discs, see page
90.
• Each play mode function works only within the
selected layer or playback area.
Scroll key
2CH
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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.
The menu for your selection appears.
2
Select the item number you want
by pressing X/x or the number
by pressing X/x or the number
buttons.
3
Press ENTER.
4
Follow the instructions in the
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.
To return to the menu
Press O RETURN.
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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 normal 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 normal play. You cannot play still
pictures such as a menu.
To return to PBC playback, press x twice then
press H.
Note
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.
step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT” in the
instructions supplied with the disc. In this case,
press H.
Number
buttons
buttons
H
x
ENTER
O
RETURN
.
/
>
X
/
x
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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.
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” for details (page 44).
audio tracks” for details (page 44).
Selecting an album and track
1
Press MENU.
The list of MP3 albums recorded on the
DATA CD appears.
DATA CD appears.
2
Select an album using X/x and press
ENTER.
ENTER.
The list of tracks contained in the album
appears.
appears.
3
Select a track using X/x and press
ENTER.
ENTER.
The selected track starts playing.
When a track or album is being played, its
title is shaded.
When a track or album is being played, its
title is shaded.
To go to the next or previous page
Press c or C.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
To turn off the display
Press MENU.
Notes
• Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can
be used for album or track names. Anything else
is displayed as “
is displayed as “
*
.”
• ID3 tags cannot be displayed.
About MP3 audio tracks
You can play MP3 audio tracks on CD-
ROMs, CD-Rs, or 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.
ROMs, CD-Rs, or 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.
Z
H
ENTER
O
RETURN
MENU
C
/X/x/c
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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See the instructions of the CD-R/RW device
or recording software (not supplied) for
details on the recording format.
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.
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.
◆Structure of disc contents
recorded on a DATA CD is as follows.
◆Structure of disc contents
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 43), 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.
albums appears (page 43), 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.
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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.
ROOT
Tree 1
Tree 2
Tree 3
Tree 4
Tree 5
album
track
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Various Play Mode
Functions
Functions
(Program Play,
Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat
Play)
You can set the following play modes:
• Program Play (page 45)
• Shuffle Play (page 46)
• Repeat Play (page 47)
• A-B Repeat Play (page 48)
• Program Play (page 45)
• Shuffle Play (page 46)
• Repeat Play (page 47)
• A-B Repeat Play (page 48)
Note
The play mode is canceled 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 program
(Program Play)
(Program 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 program. You can program 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 program. You can program up to 99
titles, chapters, and tracks.
1
Press PROGRAM.
The display for programming appears.
2
Press c.
The cursor moves to the title or track row
“T” (in this case, “01”).
“T” (in this case, “01”).
3
Select the title, chapter, or track you
want to program.
want to program.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
For example, select chapter “03” of title
“02.”
Press X/x or the number buttons to select
“02” under “T,” then press ENTER.
For example, select chapter “03” of title
“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.
select “03” under “C,” then press
ENTER.
X
/x/c
CLEAR
ENTER
PROGRAM
Number
buttons
buttons
H
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
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◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, Super
Audio CD, or CD
For example, select track “02.”
Press X/x or the number buttons to select
“02” under “T,” then press ENTER.
The track number may be displayed in 3
digits for a Super Audio CD.
Audio CD, or CD
For example, select track “02.”
Press X/x or the number buttons to select
“02” under “T,” then press ENTER.
The track number may be displayed in 3
digits for a Super Audio CD.
4
To program other titles, chapters, or
tracks, repeat steps 2 to 3.
tracks, repeat steps 2 to 3.
The programmed titles, chapters, and
tracks are displayed in the selected order.
tracks are displayed in the selected order.
5
Press H to start Program Play.
Program Play begins.
When the program ends, you can restart
the same program again by pressing H.
When the program ends, you can restart
the same program again by pressing H.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR during playback. To play the
same program again, select “ON” in step 2.
same program again, select “ON” in step 2.
To turn off the display
Press PROGRAM repeatedly until the
display is turned off.
display is turned off.
To change or cancel a program
1
Press PROGRAM.
2
Select the program number of the title,
chapter, or track you want to change or
cancel using X/x or the number buttons,
and press c.
chapter, or track you want to change or
cancel using X/x or the number buttons,
and press c.
3
Follow step 3 of “Creating your own
program (Program Play)” (page 45) for
new programming. To cancel a program,
select “--” under “T,” then press ENTER.
program (Program Play)” (page 45) for
new programming. To cancel a program,
select “--” under “T,” then press ENTER.
To cancel all the titles, chapters, or tracks
in the programmed order
in the programmed order
1
Press PROGRAM.
2
Press X and select “ALL CLEAR.”
3
Press ENTER.
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Hints
• You can do Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of the
programmed titles, chapters, or tracks. During
Program Play, follow the steps of “Repeat Play”
(page 47) or “Shuffle Play” (page 46).
Program Play, follow the steps of “Repeat Play”
(page 47) or “Shuffle Play” (page 46).
• You can select “PROGRAM” from the Control
Menu (page 14)
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.
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
Scroll key
CLEAR
H
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1
Toggle the scroll key up or down to
display “SHUFFLE” in the LCD screen.
display “SHUFFLE” in the LCD screen.
2
Point the remote at the player and
press down on the scroll key so that
press down on the scroll key so that
appears in the LCD screen.
The following display appears.
3
Press down on the scroll key
repeatedly to select the item to be
shuffled.
repeatedly to select the item to be
shuffled.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
• TITLE
• CHAPTER
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, Super
Audio CD, or CD
• TRACK
◆ When Program Play is activated
• ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks
• TITLE
• CHAPTER
◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, Super
Audio CD, or CD
• TRACK
◆ When Program Play is activated
• ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks
selected in Program Play.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3.
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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.
• You can also select “SHUFFLE” from the Control
Menu (page 14).
Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)
You can play all of the titles or tracks on a
disc or a single title, chapter, or track
repeatedly.
You can use a combination of Shuffle or
Program Play modes.
disc or a single title, chapter, or track
repeatedly.
You can use a combination of Shuffle or
Program Play modes.
1
Toggle the scroll key up or down to
display “REPEAT” in the LCD screen.
display “REPEAT” in the LCD screen.
2
Point the remote at the player and
press down on the scroll key so that
press down on the scroll key so that
appears in the LCD screen.
The following display appears.
3
Press down on the scroll key
repeatedly to select the item to be
repeated.
repeatedly to select the item to be
repeated.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
• DISC: repeats all of the titles.
• TITLE: repeats the current title on a
• DISC: repeats all of the titles.
• TITLE: repeats the current title on a
disc.
• CHAPTER: repeats the current
chapter.
◆ When playing a DVD-RW
• DISC: repeats all the titles of the
• DISC: repeats all the titles of the
selected type, “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY
LIST” (page 40).
LIST” (page 40).
• TITLE: repeats the current title on a
disc.
• CHAPTER: repeats the current
chapter.
TITLE
CLEAR
H
Scroll key
DISC
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◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, Super
Audio CD, or CD
•
Audio CD, or CD
•
DISC
: repeats all of the tracks.
•
TRACK
: repeats the current track.
◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
•
•
DISC
: repeats all of the albums.
•
ALBUM
: repeats the current album.
•
TRACK
: repeats the current track.
◆ When Program Play or Shuffle Play is
activated
•
activated
•
ON
: repeats Program Play or Shuffle
Play.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3.
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Hints
• You can set Repeat Play while the player is
stopped. After selecting the “REPEAT” option,
press H. Repeat Play starts.
press H. Repeat Play starts.
• You can also select “REPEAT” from the Control
Menu (page 14).
Repeating a specific portion (A-
B Repeat Play)
B Repeat Play)
You can play a specific portion of a title,
chapter, or track repeatedly. This function is
useful when you want to memorize lyrics, etc.
chapter, or track repeatedly. This function is
useful when you want to memorize lyrics, etc.
1
During playback, when you find the
starting point (point A) of the portion to
be played repeatedly, press A-B.
starting point (point A) of the portion to
be played repeatedly, press A-B.
The starting point (point A) is set.
2
When you reach the ending point
(point B), press ENTER or press A-B
again.
(point B), press ENTER or press A-B
again.
The set points are displayed and the
player starts repeating this specific
portion.
player starts repeating this specific
portion.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR.
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Hint
You can also select “A-B REPEAT” from the
Control Menu (page 14).
Control Menu (page 14).
Notes
• When you set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for
Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Program Play are
canceled.
canceled.
• A-B Repeat Play does not work for titles
containing still pictures on a DVD-RW in VR
mode.
mode.
• A-B Repeat Play does not work across multiple
titles on a DVD-RW in VR mode.
CLEAR
A-B
ENTER
A: 18 – 1 : 32 : 55
CHAPTER TIME
Set point B with .
ENTER
A-B REPEAT
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