VM9311
DVD/DISC AUDIO OPERATION
Instructions for TFT control and Insert/Eject are the same for DVD, CD and MP3 operation. Please see the DVD/Disc Video Operation section for information about these topics.
The VM9311 will play music or other audio files from the following disc media:
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Upon inserting a disc with the TFT screen open, the disc and track title (if available), along with the track number and playing time appear on the screen.
Controlling Playback
Stopping Playback
Press the 6/STOP button (13) on the front panel or the 
/ BAND button (20) on the remote control to stop disc play.
To resume playback, press the ENTER button, or the joystick (20), on the front panel or the >/ button on the remote control (18).
Pausing Playback
Press the ENTER button, or the joystick (20), on the front panel or the >/ button on the remote control (18) to suspend or resume disc play.
Moving Through Tracks
Press the >> button (19) on the remote control or the > button on the joystick (17) to advance to the next track on the disc.
Press the << button (17) on the remote control or the < button on the joystick (16) to move to the previous track.
Repeat Playback
Press the 4/REP button (11) on front panel or the REPT button (7) on remote control to alter repeat mode according to the following:
•DVD: Repeat Title, Repeat Chapter, Repeat Off
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Track Scan Select (CD-DA discs only)
During disc play, press the 3/SCN button (10) on the unit or the SCAN button (34) on the remote control to play the first 10 seconds of each track. When a desired track is reached, press the SCN button again to cancel the function and play the selected track.
Random Play Select
During disc play, press the 5/RDM button (12) to play the tracks on the disc in a random, shuffled order. In Random Play mode, you can Press the << or >> button (17, 19) on remote control or the < or > button (16, 17) on the joystick to select a track in random order instead of the normal progression. Press 5/RDM again to cancel Random Play mode.
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Fast Forward
Press the >> button (14) on the remote control or the /\ button
(18)on the joystick to fast forward. Keep pressing and releasing the button to increase the rate from “2X” to “4X”, “8X”, and “20X”.
MP3/WMA Operation
This player allows you to play back MP3 and WMA files recorded onto
Up to 999 songs / files can be burned onto a disc for a MEGA DVD music mix. Do not exceed this number of songs / files or disc readability problems may occur.
MP3 Format Compatibility
The file naming formats listed below are compatible with this unit:
•ISO 9660 – file name: 12 characters, file extension: 3 characters
•ISO 9660 – file name: 31 characters, file extension: 3 characters
•Joliet – 64 characters
If the file or folder name does not conform to ISO 9660 file system standards, it may not be displayed or played back correctly.
Use the following settings when compressing audio data for your MP3 disc:
•Transfer Bit Rate: 128kbps
•Sampling Frequency: 48kHz
When recording MP3 up to the maximum disc capacity, disable additional writing. For recording on an empty disc up to maximum disc capacity, use the "Disc at once" setting.
Playing MP3/WMA Files
After inserting a MP3/WMA disc, files will play in the sequence of the “Root’ directory.
Use the numeric keypad (29) on the remote control to access files directly.
NOTE: When burning MP3 / WMA files onto a DVD disc, use the 2X or 4X burning option, if available. This slower burning speed will help eliminate buffer errors and increase disc reading reliability. Also, use folders when burning large numbers of songs / files to a disc for easy music navigation.
In addition, select the "Disc at Once" option in your burning software when burning DVDs.
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