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Playing an Audio CD or MP3/ WMA file

The recorder can play audio CDs and MP3/WMA files. Before playing MP3/WMA files, read “MP3/WMA audio file requirement” on page 30.

1.Press HOME.

The HOME menu appears.

2.Select [MUSIC] option.

3.Select a media that contains MP3/WMA or audio title then press ENTER.

The [Music List] menu appears on the TV screen.

4.Use S / T to select a track then press (PLAY). Playback starts.

You can use variable playback functions. Refer to pages 25-28.

Tips:

Press DISPLAY to view ID3-Tag information for the MP3 file. If ID3-Tag information is not present, [ID3-Tag: None] will appear. If you select a folder, the number of subfolders and number of MP3/ WMA files in the folder are displayed. Press DISPLAY again to remove the information screen.

If you want to move to the upper directory, use

the S / T to highlight

and press ENTER.

You can also display HOME menu to select

another media by pressing RETURN ( ).

5.To stop playback at any time, press „ (STOP).

Tip:

You can create new folder. Select [New Album] option on the Music-HDD or Music-Memory Card menu then press ENTER. “NONAME##” folder is created.

Audio CD and Music menu options

1.Press S / T to select a folder/file on the Audio CD or Music menu then press ENTER.

The menu options appear.

The menu options displayed differ depending on the selected media.

2.Press S / T / W / X to select an option, and press

ENTER.

[Play] Start playback the selected title.

[Random] Start or stop random playback.

[Open] Opens the folder and a list of files in the folder appears

[Delete] Deletes the file(s) from the media.

[Rename] Edits the file name. (page 34)

[Move] Moves the file(s) to another folder or media. (page 35)

[Copy] Copies the file(s) to another folder or media. (page 35)

[Program add] Adds the track(s) to Program List. (page 18)

Random

1.Press RANDOM during playback or in stop mode. The unit automatically begins Random Playback and “RANDOM” appears on the menu screen.

2.To return to normal playback, press RANDOM repeatedly until “RANDOM” disappears from the menu screen.

Tip:

By pressing (SKIP) during Random playback, the unit selects another track and resumes Random playback.

MP3/WMA audio file requirement

File extensions

“.mp3”, “.wma”.

Sampling frequency:

within 8 - 48kHz (MP3), within 32 - 48kHz (WMA)

Bit rate:

within 8 - 320kbps (MP3), 32 - 192kbps (WMA)

CD-R Format:

ISO 9660 and JOLIET.

DVD±R/RW Format:

ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format)

Maximum Files/Disc:

Less than 1999 (total number of files and folders)

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Hitachi DV-DS253A, DV-DS163A manual Playing an Audio CD or MP3/ WMA file, Audio CD and Music menu options, Random

DV-DS253A, DV-DS163A specifications

The Hitachi DV-DS163A and DV-DS253A are two versatile DVD players that deliver an impressive array of features designed to enhance your home entertainment experience. With a focus on quality and convenience, these players cater to a wide range of multimedia needs.

The DV-DS163A is a compact and user-friendly model that supports a variety of disc formats including DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, and CD. One of its main features is the progressive scan output, ensuring a clearer, sharper picture by reducing motion blur and making it ideal for viewing high-quality video content. This player is equipped with a 3D digital comb filter that improves video quality by reducing unwanted artifacts and enhancing color accuracy, bringing your movies and shows to life.

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