Bel Canto Design PL-1A manual Playing Discs Creating a program list

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Playing Discs

Creating a program list

This feature lets you program the play order of titles/group/chapters/folders/tracks on a disc.

Program play is not available with DVD- RWs, Video CDs/Super VCDs playing in PBC mode, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed.

1Press PLAY MODE and select ‘Pro- gram’ from the list of functions on the left.

Play Mode

 

A-B Repeat

Create/Edit

Repeat

Playback Start

Random

Playback Stop

Program

Program Delete

Search Mode

Program Memory Off

2Select ‘Create/Edit’ from the list of program options.

Play Mode

 

A-B Repeat

Create/Edit

Repeat

Playback Start

Random

Playback Stop

Program

Program Delete

Search Mode

Program Memory Off

The Program edit screen that appears depends on the kind of disc loaded.

On the left side is the program list, then to the right is a list of titles (if a DVD-Video disc is loaded), groups (for DVD-Audio), tracks (for SACDs, CDs and Video CDs/Super VCD), or folder names (for MP3 discs). On the far right is a list of chapters (for DVD-Video) or tracks (for DVD-Audio and MP3).

3Select a title, chapter, group, folder or track for the current step in the program list.

For a DVD-Video disc, you can add a whole title, or a chapter within a title to the program list.

To add a title, select the title.

Program

 

 

Program Step

Title(1-03)

Chapter(1-036)

01. 01

Title 01

Chapter 001

02.

Title 02

Chapter 002

03.

Title 03

Chapter 003

04.

 

Chapter 004

 

 

05.

Chapter 005

Chapter 006

06.

Chapter 007

07.

Chapter 008

08.

 

To add a chapter, first highlight the title, then move the cursor right and select a chapter from the list.

Program

 

 

Program Step

Title(1-03)

Chapter(1-036)

01. 01-003

Title 01

Chapter 001

02.

Title 02

Chapter 002

03.

Title 03

Chapter 003

04.

 

Chapter 004

05.

 

Chapter 005

 

 

06.

Chapter 006

Chapter 007

07.

Chapter 008

08.

 

For a DVD-Audio disc, you can add a whole group, or a track within a group to the program list.

To add a group, select the group.

Program

 

 

Program Step

Group(1-03)

Track(1-14)

01. 01

Group 01

Track 01

02.

Group 02

Track 02

03.

Group 03

Track 03

04.

 

Track 04

 

 

05.

Track 05

Track 06

06.

Track 07

07.

Track 08

08.

 

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Contents Rev.3 3/22/04 Table of Contents Congratulations Important Safety Instructions For U.S. model Important NoticeAdditional Saftey Requirements Before You Start Features DVD-Audio and Sacd compatibleGeneral Disc Compatibility Photo CD / DVD-RAM / DVD-ROMBefore You Start CDs, SACDs and Video CD are divided into tracksPage Page Controls and Displays Return Controls and Displays Remote controlEnter & Joystick Number buttonsPreset code list Setting up the Remote Control toSelect ‘Setup Navigator’ Getting Started Using the on-screen displaysSetting up with the Setup Navigator JoystickGetting Started Select a DVD languageDid you connect this player to an AV receiver? Congratulations, setup is complete Press 0 OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray Load a disc Getting Started Playing discsBasic playback controls Press 3 play to start playbackStops playback Front panel controlsDVD disc menus ¢ Skips to the next track or chapterVideo CD PBC menus NumbersWhy won’t the disc I loaded play? Some MP3 tracks don’t show up. Where are they? Disc may have been illegally copiedUsing the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc Playing Discs IntroductionFor CDs and Video CDs select a track MP3Using the Multi Dial Playing Discs Scanning discsTo resume normal playback, press Play Press repeatedly to change the slow motion speed Playing Discs Playing in slow motionFrame advance/frame reverse Slow motion speed is displayed on- screenPlaying Discs Looping a section of a disc Press Enter on ‘BEnd Point’ to set the loop end pointPress Enter on ‘AStart Point’ to set the loop start point Playing Discs Using repeat play Random Title Random Chapter Random Off Playing Discs Using random playSelect a random play option Random Group Random Track Random OffPlaying Discs Creating a program list Select ‘Create/Edit’ from the list of program optionsProgram list can contain up to 24 titles Chapters/groups/folders/tracksTo play the program list, press Editing a program list Other functions available from the program menuSelect a program play function Playing Discs Searching a disc Press Enter to start playbackPress Subtitle repeatedly to select a subtitle option Playing Discs Switching subtitlesSwitching DVD-Video audio language Press Audio repeatedly to select an audio language optionSwitching CD/MP3/Video CD audio channel Playing Discs Switching DVD-RW audio channelSwitching DVD-Audio audio channel Switching camera anglesPlaying Discs Displaying disc information During PBC playback onlyAudio Settings Menu Audio DRC Audio Settings Menu Virtual Surround TruSurround’ or ‘Off’, as requiredAudio Settings Menu Set the distance for each speakerUse the joystick left/right to select a preset Video Settings Menu Video Adjust Interlace OnlyCreating your own interlace output presets Adjust the picture quality settingsVideo Settings Menu Creating your own progressive output presetsAjust the picture quality settings Digital Out Initial Settings Menu Using the Initial Settings menuDigital Audio Out settings Dolby Digital Out427 TV Screen Initial Settings MenuVideo Output settings Video OutDefault setting English Language settingsDefault setting Auto Still PictureDefault setting English Default setting On Subtitle Language Auto LanguageSubtitle Display Display settingsDVD Menu Language OSD LanguageBackground Angle IndicatorOptions Screen SaverSelect ‘Password Change’ Select ‘Password’Use the number buttons to enter a 4- digit password Enter a new passwordSelect a new level Use number buttons to enter your password, then press EnterSelect ‘Level Change’ Select ‘Country Code’Bonus Group Auto Disc MenuDefault setting 2ch Area Group Playback DVD Playback ModeDefault setting Single Default setting DVD-Audio Sacd PlaybackSpeaker Installation Initial Settings Menu CD PlaybackAudio Output Mode SpeakersDefault setting all speakers 10 ft Speaker DistanceL and R speakers are paired you can’t set them differently Channel Level Storing discs Additional Information Taking care of your player and discsHandling discs Discs to avoidAdditional Information Widescreen TV users Resetting the playerAdditional Information Screen sizes and disc formats Standard TV usersAdditional Information About the audio output settings Bitstream*3Language Language code letter, Language code Additional Information Language code listCountry code list Country, Country code, Country code letterGlossary Packed PCM DVD-Audio only Mpeg audioMpeg video PCM Pulse Code ModulationAdditional Information Troubleshooting Screen is stretched or aspect does not change No picture/No colorVideo OFF button No audio, or audio is dis- tortedCD volume Can’t hear effect Make sure that Audio Output Mode is set to 2 ChannelDisc containing the MP3 tracks won’t play TruSurroundAdditional Information Specifications GeneralBel canto PLayer-1A Command Details and Explanation RS232-Interface Usage Details Command Command RS232 Hardware Connections

PL-1, PL-1A specifications

Bel Canto Design has long been synonymous with high-performance audio equipment, and its PL-1A and PL-1 models are no exception. These preamplifiers stand out in the world of high-fidelity audio for their refined technology, elegant design, and exceptional sound quality.

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One of the standout features of the PL-1A is its high-resolution asynchronous USB input, allowing users to connect their computers or digital audio players seamlessly. This input supports high sample rates, making it ideal for high-definition audio formats. Additionally, it includes multiple digital inputs such as coaxial and optical, along with analog inputs, providing flexibility for integrating different audio components.

The PL-1A also comes with an intuitive user interface, making it easy to navigate through the various settings and options. The remote control allows users to adjust volume levels, select inputs, and control other features without the need to get up from their listening position, enhancing the overall convenience.

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