Pioneer CX500, S-CX505, S-CX303 manual Searching a disc, Switching subtitles, Listening to playlists

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3 Press PLAY LIST 1, 2 or 3.

The file is added to the playlist you select.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you’re done.

Tip

To add files without the on-screen display, simply press PLAY LIST 1, 2 or 3 during normal playback of the file you want (except when a JPEG slideshow is playing at the same time as audio).

Searching a disc

You can search DVD discs by title or chapter number, or by time; CDs and Video CD/Super VCDs by track number or time; DivX video discs by time.

1Press HOME MENU and select ‘Play Mode’.

2Select ‘Search Mode’.

The search options that appear depend on the kind of disc loaded.

Listening to playlists

With playback stopped, press PLAY LIST 1, 2 or 3.

During playback, PGM lights in the front panel display.

If no playlist has been programmed, NO LIST shows in the front panel display.

If the playlist contains both JPEG and audio files, playback of the slideshow and audio files starts.

Clearing files from a playlist

3Select a search mode.

The disc must be playing in order to use time search.

4Use the number buttons to enter a title, chapter or track number, or a time.

For a time search, enter the number of minutes and seconds into the currently playing title (DVD/ DivX video) or track (CD/ Video CD/Super VCD) you want playback to resume from. For example, press 4, 5, 0, 0 to have playback start from 45 minutes into the disc. For 1 hour, 20 minutes and 30 seconds, press 8, 0, 3, 0.

1Start playback of your playlist.

2Press HOME MENU and select ‘Disc Navigator’.

3From the ‘Disc Navigator’ screen, select the file you want to remove from the playlist and press CLEAR.

5 Press ENTER to start playback.

Switching subtitles

Some DVD discs and DivX video discs have subtitles in one or more languages; the disc box will usually tell you which subtitle languages are available. You can switch

subtitle language during playback.1

Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a subtitle option.

To set subtitle preferences, see Language settings on page 42.

See Displaying DivX subtitle files on page 49 for more on DivX subtitles.

Note

1Some discs only allow you to change subtitle language from the disc menu. Press TOP MENU (SHIFT+MENU) or MENU to access.

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Contents CX303 Operating Environment Ventilation CautionInformation to User For Taiwan exclusivelyThank you for buying this Pioneer product Audio Settings and Video Adjust menu Adjusting the soundInitial Settings menu USB playbackBefore you start Chapter Before you startChecking what’s in the box Loading the batteriesAttaching the non-skid pads Before you start Range of the remote control unitPlacing the subwoofer Removing the speaker grillesFront surround setup Extra Power mode Standard surround/Front surround setup Front surround modeBefore you start Attaching the brackets CX500 model onlyBefore you start Wall-mounting the speakers Connecting up Chapter Connecting upTo Main unit Connecting upConnecting up Multichannel speaker connections Hints on speaker placementCX505/CX500 model only Connecting external antennas Connecting the radio antennasExternal AM antenna Up either indoors or outdoors. Leave the AMConnecting using the component video output Connecting to your TVExternal FM antenna About progressive scan videoCongratulations! You’re done setting up Connecting the powerControls and displays VolumeControls and displays Chapter AudioRemote control Controls and displays DisplaySound Controls and displays Sleep ReturnDisplay MuteGetting started Using the on-screen displaysGetting started Chapter Playing discsBasic playback controls Getting startedDVD-Video disc menus Video CD/Super VCD PBC menusImproving FM stereo sound Listening to the radioReducing AM reception noise EnterGetting started Memorizing stations Listening to other sourcesDimming the display Setting up for surround sound Setting up for surround sound ChapterHome theater sound setup Setting the channel levels Setting up for surround soundFor Extra Power mode Use the / buttons to adjust the speaker levels in turnHome theater sound Auto listening modeHome theater sound Chapter About the listening modesListening with headphones Home theater sound Using Front SurroundUsing the Front Surround mode Using the Extra Power modeDisc playback features Chapter Disc playback featuresScanning discs Frame advance/frame reverse Playing in slow motionWhile the slideshow is running Disc playback features Pauses the slideshow or audio press again to restart Select a view optionUsing repeat play Looping a section of a discDuring playback, press Home Menu and select ‘Play Mode’ Using the OSD Using random playCreating a program list Select ‘Repeat’ then select a repeat play Option.1Using the front panel display Using PlaylistsClear Press PGM SHIFT+1Searching a disc Switching subtitlesListening to playlists Clearing files from a playlistSwitching camera angles Displaying disc informationZooming the screen USB playback Using the USB interfaceUSB playback Chapter Basic playback controlsBrowsing files with the Navigator USB playback Scanning filesTo resume playback, press  play.1 Menu Displays the Navigator screen see belowSinging karaoke Chapter Singing karaokeSinging karaoke Changing the vocal mixAdjusting the sound Chapter Adjusting the soundUsing the Sound menu Using the Sound Field ControlAdjusting the sound Boosting the bass level Press X.BOOM repeatedly to select a modeMuting the sound Audio Settings and Video Adjust menu Chapter Audio Settings and Video Adjust menuAudio Settings menu Video Adjust menuAudio Settings and Video Adjust menu Initial Settings menu Chapter Initial Settings menuUsing the Initial Settings menu Video Output settingsDisplay settings Initial Settings menuOptions settings Registering a new passwordChanging your password About DivX VOD contentSetting/changing the Parental Lock Setting/changing the Country/Area codePlaying DivX VOD content Speaker DistanceUse / to select a speaker System Setup menu options in standby Optional system settingsAdditional information Additional information ChapterSetting the sleep timer Disc/content format playback compatibilityAdditional information About DVD+R/DVD+RW compatibility Disc compatibility tableAbout DivX DivX video compatibilityAbout MPEG-4 AAC Using and taking care of discsAbout WMA DVD Video regionsInstallation and maintenance Problems with condensation Resetting the systemScreen sizes and disc formats Moving the system unitGeneral Additional information TroubleshootingDVD/CD/Video CD player Problem RemedyWMA/MP3/MPEG-4 AAC/JPEG discs TunerUSB connection Error Messages Using the language code listCountry/Area code list Additional information Language code listLanguage Language code letter, Language code Country/Area, Country/Area code, Country/Area code letterCX303 Speaker system Additional information SpecificationsCX505 Speaker system AccessoriesCX500 Speaker system Surround speakersAdditional information Pioneer Corporation

CX303, XV-CX303, CX505, S-CX505, S-CX303 specifications

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