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Available functions in the audio CD playback mode

In the audio CD playback mode, only the [CH STATUS/ CH SEL] keys for tracks 1, 2 and [MASTER] are lit, while the other [CH STATUS/CH SEL] keys are unlit, showing that only the faders for track 1, 2 and [MASTER] are effective. (This means that the playback level of the audio CD is adjusted using the faders for tracks 1, 2 and [MASTER].)

In the audio CD playback mode, the following functions are available.

If you are going to carry out any function other than the following, a warning message is shown and the operation is ignored (for example, if you press the [RECORD] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key, “[WARNING!] Void Key CD PLAYER” is shown.

• Normal playback

You can play back an audio CD with the same manner as with a program in the internal HDD. You can control the playback level using the faders for tracks 1, 2 and [MASTER].

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If you press the [PLAY] key, the key indicator flashes for a while. This shows that the system is in preparation for audio CD playback. When it is ready, playback starts.

• Track skip

If an audio CD contains more than one track, pressing [REWIND/PREV] or [F FWD/NEXT] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key skips a track. By pressing the key, “Locate: EVT **” (** shows the event number) is shown on the display, and the playback position skips (locates) to the beginning of the appropriate track.

• Auto functions

When the Start and End points are correctly set, the auto functions (Auto play, Auto return, Auto repeat, etc.) are available.

*See page 69 of the owner’s manual for details about the auto functions.

•Varipitch playback

You can use the varipitch playback function which allows to alter the playback speed within +/- 6.0 % range in 0.1 % increments/decrements.

*For details about the varipitch function, see page 68 in the owner’s manual.

• Effect, EQ and pan controls

You can use the effect, EQ and pan controls for tailoring the playback sound.

*For details about the effect function, see pages 41 and 52 in the owner’s manual.

*For details about the EQ function, see pages 40 and 51 in the owner’s manual.

*For details about the pan control, see pages 40 and 50 in the owner’s manual.

•Ejecting an audio CD

In the audio CD playback mode and when the VF160EX is not accessing the disc, you can eject a disc in the CD-R/RW drive by pressing the [EXIT/ NO] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key, or pressing the eject key on the CD-R/RW drive.

• Display time mode selection

By pressing the [DISP SEL] key, you can select the time mode on the display from among “ABS”, “Offset” and “MTC”. For details about the time mode selection In the internal HDD playback mode, see page 30 of the owner’s manual.

*See the next page for details about the time display.

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