MP3 Disc Playback, Basic Operations

MP3 Disc Playback

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This unit can play back MP3 files on a CD-R or CD-RW. We call such a disc “MP3 disc” in this instruction.

•Before using the remote control, press DVD to change the remote control operation mode for the MP3 disc operations.

•Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV.

If “” appears on the TV when you press a button, the disc cannot accept an operation you have tried to do.

7Notes for MP3 discs

•MP3 discs (either CD-R or CD-RW) require a longer readout time than normal discs. (It depends on the complexity of the folder/file configuration.)

•When making an MP3 disc, select ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2 as the disc format.

•This unit supports “multi-session” discs (up to 5 sessions).

•This unit cannot play “packet write” discs.

•This unit can play MP3 files only with the following file extensions: “.MP3,” “.Mp3,” “.mP3,” and “.mp3.”

•ID3* tags cannot be shown on the display.

*An MP3 file can contain file information called an “ID3 Tag” where its album name, performer, track title, etc. are recorded. There are two versions—ID3v1 (ID3 Tag version 1) and ID3v2 (ID3 Tag version 2).

•It is recommended that you make each MP3 file at a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz and at bit rate of 128 kbps. The unit cannot play back files made at bit rate under 64 kbps.

•If both MP3 files and JPEG files are recorded on a disc, set the MP3/JPEG setting in the PICTURE menu to “MP3” (see page 56).

•Some MP3 discs may not be played back because of their disc characteristics or recording conditions.

The following functions are not available to MP3 disc playback:

•Program playback

•Random playback

•Fast-forward/reverse playback

•On-screen bar

•Choice menus

Note:

•Some tracks on an MP3 disc are skipped and may not be played back normally.

Before using the remote control, press DVD to change the remote control operation mode.

Basic Operations

You can also use the buttons on the front panel if they have names similar to those on the remote control.

Starting playback

Load an MP3 disc, then press 3.

•The unit starts playback. The MP3 CONTROL screen appears on the TV (see page 50).

•When all tracks in a group have been played, the unit plays tracks in the next group.

Stopping playback temporarily

Press 8.

To start playback again

Press 3.

Selecting groups or tracks

To skip groups forward

Press TITLE/GROUP, then press ¢ as many times as required.

To skip groups backward

Press TITLE/GROUP, then press 4 as many times as required.

To skip tracks forward

Press ¢ as many times as required.

To skip to the beginning of the current track

Press 4 once.

To skip tracks backward

Press 4 as many times as required.

Stopping playback completely

Press 7.