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Playing an MP3 audio track
To stop play
Press
x.
To repeat play
Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback to change the repeat mode.
• FILE: repeats the current file (track).
• DIR: repeats the current directory (album).
• DISC: repeats the current disc.
To go to the next or previous page
Press
b or B.
To return to the previous display
Press
O RETURN.
To return to the “Select a Media Type” menu
Press
x twice, then press TOP MENU.
To turn off the display
Press
x twice, then press O RETURN repeatedly.
2
Press
V/v to select “MP3,” then press
ENTER.
The first track starts playing. Press
x if
necessary.
3
Press
O RETURN, then press V/v to select
the desired directory in the left column, then
press ENTER.
press ENTER.
4
Press
V/v to select the desired track in the
right column, then press ENTER.
The selected track starts playing.
When a track or album is being played, the title
is shown in a box. The playing track number
appears on the display window.
is shown in a box. The playing track number
appears on the display window.
ENTER
RETURN
MP3
ENTER
DIRECTORY:007
album 1
album 2
album 3
album 4
album 5
album 6
album 7
track 1
00:00
OFF
FILES:014
mp
mp
3
track 1
mp
3
track 2
mp
3
track 3
mp
3
track 4
mp
3
track 5
mp
3
track 6
mp
3
track 7
mp
3
track 8
mp
3
track 9
mp
3
track 10
SET UP
v
V
b
B
Elapsed playing time
Repeat mode
RETURN
ENTER
RETURN
MP3
ENTER
DIRECTORY:007
album 1
album 2
album 3
album 4
album 5
album 6
album 7
track 1
00:00
OFF
FILES:014
mp
mp
3
track 1
mp
3
track 2
mp
3
track 3
mp
3
track 4
mp
3
track 5
mp
3
track 6
mp
3
track 7
mp
3
track 8
mp
3
track 9
mp
3
track 10
SET UP
v
V
b
B
ENTER
RETURN
MP3
ENTER
DIRECTORY:007
album 1
album 2
album 3
album 4
album 5
album 6
album 7
track 5
00:01
OFF
FILES:014
mp
mp
3
track 1
mp
3
track 2
mp
3
track 3
mp
3
track 4
mp
3
track 5
mp
3
track 6
mp
3
track 7
mp
3
track 8
mp
3
track 9
mp
3
track 10
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V
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Notes
• Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can be used for album or track names. Anything
• Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can be used for album or track names. Anything
else is displayed as an asterisk.
• Up to 12 alphanumeric characters can be displayed for album or track names.
• ID3 tags cannot be displayed.
• ID3 tags cannot be displayed.
To programme MP3 audio tracks
To stop programme play
Press
x during programme play.
Note
• Up to 20 tracks can be programmed at one time.
• Up to 20 tracks can be programmed at one time.
1
Press
x twice, then press REPEAT.
2
Press
B/b to select “PROGRAM,” then press
ENTER.
3
Press
V/v to select the desired directory in the left
column, then press ENTER.
4
Press
V/v to select the track you want to programme,
then press ENTER.
5
To programme other tracks, repeat step 4.
The programmed tracks are displayed in the selected
order. Press CLEAR to cancel the last programmed
track.
order. Press CLEAR to cancel the last programmed
track.
6
Press
H to start programme play.
Programme play starts. When the programme ends,
you can restart the same programme again by
pressing
you can restart the same programme again by
pressing
H.
PROGRAM
SHUFFLE
RETURN
PROGRAM
ENTER
DIRECTORY:007
album 1
album 2
album 3
album 4
album 5
album 6
album 7
00:00
OFF
ORDER:000
CLEAR
v
V
RETURN
PROGRAM
ENTER
DIRECTORY:003
00:00
OFF
ORDER:000
CLEAR
v
V
mp
3
track 1
mp
3
track 2
mp
3
track 3
mp
3
track 4
mp
3
track 5
RETURN
PROGRAM
ENTER
DIRECTORY:003
00:00
OFF
ORDER:001
CLEAR
v
V
mp
3
track 1
mp
3
track 2
mp
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track 3
mp
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track 4
mp
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track 5
mp
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To return to normal play
Press CLEAR during programme play.
Tip
• You cannot repeat play while in programme play.
• You cannot repeat play while in programme play.
To shuffle MP3 audio tracks
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR during shuffle play.
Tips
• Shuffle play will stop when all the tracks are played back.
• You cannot repeat play while in shuffle play.
• Shuffle play will stop when all the tracks are played back.
• You cannot repeat play while in shuffle play.
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 or level 2 format for the player
to recognize the tracks.
You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session.
See the instructions of the CD-R/RW device or recording software (not supplied) for
details on the recording format.
discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1 or level 2 format for the player
to recognize the tracks.
You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session.
See the instructions of the CD-R/RW 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.
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
• 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.
• The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format.
• This player supports MP3 audio tracks recorded with a bit rate of 128 kbps and a sampling
• This player supports MP3 audio tracks recorded with a bit rate of 128 kbps and a sampling
frequency of 44.1 kHz. Attempting to play MP3 audio tracks recorded with different
specifications may result in loud noise, sound skipping or speaker damage.
specifications may result in loud noise, sound skipping or speaker damage.
• Depending on the disc, playback may take some time to start.
1
Press REPEAT when the MP3 is in stop mode.
2
Press
B/b to select “SHUFFLE,” then press ENTER.
PROGRAM
SHUFFLE
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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
When you insert a DATA CD and press
H, the numbered tracks are played
sequentially, from
1
through
7
. Any sub-albums/tracks contained within a currently
selected album does not take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example:
E contains G but
E contains G but
6
is played before
7
.)
When you press
O RETURN and the list of MP3 albums appears (page 80), 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
C) do not appear in the list.
Tips
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the track file names, the tracks will be
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the track file names, the tracks will be
played in that order.
• A disc with many trees takes longer to start playback. Some discs with many trees cannot be
played back.
Notes
• Depending on the software you use to create the DATA CD, the playback order may differ
• Depending on the software you use to create the DATA CD, the playback order may differ
from the illustration above.
• The playback order above may not be applicable if there are more than a total of 1000 albums
and tracks in the DATA CD.
• A total of up to 999 files can be recognized for discs that contain both MP3 and JPEG files.
Files are recognized in the order that they were recorded. For example, if 990 JPEG files are
recorded then 100 MP3 files are recorded, the 990 JPEG files recorded first and only the first
9 MP3 files can be recognized.
recorded then 100 MP3 files are recorded, the 990 JPEG files recorded first and only the first
9 MP3 files can be recognized.
• Depending on the disc contents, playback may take some time to start.
Tree 1
Tree 2
Tree 3
Tree 4
Tree 5
album
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Playing JPEG image files
Playing JPEG image files
You can play JPEG image files on DATA
CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs).
CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs).
1
Press
Z and place a DATA CD on the disc tray,
then press
Z to close the tray.
When you load a DATA CD which contains
MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files,
“Select a Media Type” menu appears.
MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files,
“Select a Media Type” menu appears.
If you load a DATA CD which contains only
JPEG image files, the “Album” display
appears. Then you can skip step 2.
JPEG image files, the “Album” display
appears. Then you can skip step 2.
2
Press
V/v to select “JPEG,” then press
ENTER.
The “Album” display will appears.
If you do not press ENTER after selecting a
media type, the selected media will be
automatically played.
media type, the selected media will be
automatically played.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
ENTER
H
Z
TOP MENU
./>
DISPLAY
x
MENU
Select a Media Type
2 JPEG
1 MP3
ENTER
v
V
ENTER
Album
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To rotate the selected image
To zoom in an image
3
Press
to select the next/previous album page, then press
to select an image in the “Album” display.
To display the selected image
1
Press ENTER.
The selected image number appears in the
display window.
The selected image number appears in the
display window.
2
To display the next/previous image, press
.
To play the Slide show
1
Press
.
You can also play the Slide show using the
menu on the selected image.
For details, see “To enjoy the Slide show”
on page 86.
menu on the selected image.
For details, see “To enjoy the Slide show”
on page 86.
2
Press
to select the desired playing
speed on the “Interval” menu, then press
ENTER.
Slide show starts from the selected image.
ENTER.
Slide show starts from the selected image.
1
Press
to select an image in the “Album”
display, then press ENTER.
2
Press
to select “
,” then press ENTER.
Each time you press ENTER, the image turns
clockwise by 90
clockwise by 90
°
.
1
Press
to select an image in the “Album”
display, then press ENTER.
2
Press
to select “
,” then press ENTER.
“
” appears.
3
Press
to move “
” to the position where
you want to zoom in.
4
Press ENTER repeatedly to change the
magnification. Each time you press ENTER, the
magnification changes as shown below.
magnification. Each time you press ENTER, the
magnification changes as shown below.
2
×
normal magnification
ENTER
IMAGE
Interval
IMAGE
: Fast
: Normal
: Slow
IMAGE
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Playing JPEG image files
To enjoy the Slide show
To turn on/off the menu in the single image display
Press CLEAR to turn off the menu. Press
B or b to turn on the menu.
To return to the “Album” display
Press MENU to return to the “Album” display. Press
. repeatedly to return to the
first “Album” page.
To return to the “Select a Media Type” menu
Press
x twice, then press TOP MENU.
Notes
• Slide show can play in only one direction.
• You cannot rotate or zoom in the image during Slide show.
• If you select “
• Slide show can play in only one direction.
• You cannot rotate or zoom in the image during Slide show.
• If you select “
” in the rotated image display, the images in the “Album” display will not
be rotated. But if you start the slide show, the images will be rotated. Correct the rotation in
the “
the “
” menu.
About JPEG image files
You can play JPEG image files on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the
discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1 or level 2 format for the player
to recognize the files.
You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session.
See the instructions of the CD-R/RW device or recording software (not supplied) for
details on the recording format.
discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1 or level 2 format for the player
to recognize the files.
You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session.
See the instructions of the CD-R/RW device or recording software (not supplied) for
details on the recording format.
Note
• A total of up to 999 files can be recognized for discs that contain both MP3 and JPEG files.
• A total of up to 999 files can be recognized for discs that contain both MP3 and JPEG files.
Files are recognized in the order that they were recorded. For example, if 990 JPEG files are
recorded then 100 MP3 files are recorded, the 990 JPEG files recorded first and only the first
9 MP3 files can be recognized.
recorded then 100 MP3 files are recorded, the 990 JPEG files recorded first and only the first
9 MP3 files can be recognized.
To play a Multi Session CD
This player can play Multi Session CDs when an JPEG image file is located in the
first session. Any subsequent JPEG image files, 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.
first session. Any subsequent JPEG image files, 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.
1
Press
V/v/B/b to select an image in the “Album”
display, then press ENTER.
2
Press
B/b to select “
,” then press ENTER.
The “Interval” menu appears.
3
Press
B/b to select the desired playing speed, then
press ENTER.
Slide show starts.
Interval
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• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the file names, the files will be played in
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the file names, the files will be played in
that order.
Notes
• The system can play the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG.”
• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played on this system depending on file format.
• If you add the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG” to data not in JPEG format, “Can not Display”
• The system can play the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG.”
• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played on this system depending on file format.
• If you add the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG” to data not in JPEG format, “Can not Display”
will appear.
• Depending on the disc or the size of image files, playback may take some time to start.
• Progressive and lossless compression JPEG image files are not supported.
• The image size that can be displayed is limited. You can display the following images;
• Progressive and lossless compression JPEG image files are not supported.
• The image size that can be displayed is limited. You can display the following images;
width 32 – 7680 pixels by height 32 – 8192 pixels.
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Playing VIDEO CDs with “PBC On/Off” functions
Playing VIDEO CDs with “PBC On/Off”
functions
functions
The PBC (Playback control) function allows
you to search and perform other operations
interactively. PBC playback follows a
selection menu displayed on your TV screen.
you to search and perform other operations
interactively. PBC playback follows a
selection menu displayed on your TV screen.
1
Press MENU to select “PBC On.”
The menu for your selection appears.
2
Press
V/v to select the item number you want.
You can also use the number buttons to select the item number and track.
V/v
ENTER
ENTER
Number
buttons
buttons
O RETURN
MENU
H
MENU
ENTER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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To return to the menu
Press
O RETURN.
To play using “PBC Off”
Press MENU to select “PBC Off.”
When “PBC Off” is selected, the DVD player starts continuous play. You cannot
play still pictures such as a menu.
To return to “PBC On,” press MENU to select “PBC On.”
When “PBC Off” is selected, the DVD player starts continuous play. You cannot
play still pictures such as a menu.
To return to “PBC On,” press MENU to select “PBC On.”
Tip
• Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT” in
• 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.
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.
may differ depending on the VIDEO CD.
ENTER
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Quick Timer Recording
VCR Additional Operations
Quick Timer Recording
After you have started recording, you can
have the VCR stop recording automatically
after a specified duration.
have the VCR stop recording automatically
after a specified duration.
1
While recording, press
z REC.
2
Press
z REC repeatedly to set the duration time.
In SP mode
Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.
In LP mode
Each press advances the time as shown below.
The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops
recording.
recording.
z REC
x
REC
REC
0:30
1:00
4:00
4:30
Normal recording
0:30
1:00
8:00
9:00
Normal recording
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To extend the duration
Press
z REC repeatedly to set a new duration time.
To cancel the duration
Press
z REC repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR returns to
normal recording mode.
To stop while recording
Press
x.
Notes
• You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording
• You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording
duration time.
• During DVD playback, DVD-VCR does not standby even if the VCR stops recording.
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Recording stereo and bilingual programmes
Recording stereo and bilingual
programmes
programmes
In the NICAM system
This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the
NICAM system (NICAM appears on the TV screen). When a stereo or bilingual
programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window.
NICAM system (NICAM appears on the TV screen). When a stereo or bilingual
programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window.
To record a NICAM programme, “NICAM” in the “USER SET” menu should be set
to “On” (initial setting). To check the menu setting, see page 103 for details.
to “On” (initial setting). To check the menu setting, see page 103 for details.
To select the sound while recording
Press AUDIO to select the sound you want.
* Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels
* Usually the main sound (monaural)
Stereo programmes
To listen to
On-screen display
Display window
Stereo
NICAM, STEREO
STEREO
Left channel
NICAM, LCH
STEREO
Right channel
NICAM, RCH
STEREO
Left and right channels*
NICAM, LCH + RCH
STEREO
Bilingual programmes
To listen to
On-screen display
Display window
Main
NICAM, MAIN
STEREO
Sub
NICAM, SUB
STEREO
Main and sub
NICAM, MAIN/SUB
STEREO
Standard sound*
NICAM, MONO
STEREO
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Selecting the sound during Hi-Fi playback
Press AUDIO to select the sound you want.
* The mixed sound of left and right channels, and the normal mono audio track
How sound is recorded on a video tape
The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the
main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio
track along the edge of the tape.
main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio
track along the edge of the tape.
Notes
• To listen to playback sounds in stereo, you must use the Scart or AUDIO OUT connections.
• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the
• To listen to playback sounds in stereo, you must use the Scart or AUDIO OUT connections.
• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the
AUDIO setting.
To listen to
On-screen display
Display window
Stereo
STEREO
STEREO
Left channel
LCH
STEREO
Right channel
RCH
STEREO
Mix sound*
MIX
STEREO
Mono sound
MONO
No indicator
Stereo
Usually mixed
left/right channels
left/right channels
Bilingual
Usually main sound
Normal audio track
(monaural)
(monaural)
Hi-fi audio track
(main track)
(main track)
Stereo sound
(left/right channels)
(left/right channels)
Main (left channel)
Sub (right channel)
Sub (right channel)
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Searching using index function
Searching using index function
To find a specific recording by scanning (Index scan)
The VCR automatically marks the tape with
an index signal at the point where each
recording begins. Use these signals as
references to find a specific recording.
an index signal at the point where each
recording begins. Use these signals as
references to find a specific recording.
1
Insert an indexed tape into the tape compartment.
2
Press INDEX, then press
m/M. The
VCR starts scanning each recording for five
seconds in the corresponding direction.
seconds in the corresponding direction.
3
Press
H to start playback when you find the desired point.
INDEX
H
V/v/B/b
m/M
x
REPEAT/
INDEX
INDEX SCAN
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To search a specific recording (Index search)
To stop searching
Press
x.
Note
• No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause. However, an
• No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause. However, an
index signal will be marked if you change the programme position during recording pause.
1
Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.
2
Press INDEX, then press
m/M twice.
• To search ahead, press
M twice.
• To search backwards, press
m twice.
3
Press
m/M depending on the direction where your desired programme
is located.
Each time you press the button, the number increases or decreases up to
±20, respectively.
±20, respectively.
4
The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from that
point.
point.
REPEAT/
INDEX
INDEX SEARCH
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