CD/External disc control features

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Presetting Disc Names (DNPS)

Store the names of discs to be displayed when played.

1Play the disc whose name you want to preset.

NOTE

•This function is not available for disc changers that do not feature the Disc Name Preset function.

•The disc name preset function cannot be used when the Magazin random play and disc title or track title is displayed.

2Hold down the NAME.S button for two seconds or more. "NAME SET" is displayed and the disc name preset mode is entered.

The cursor blinks in the position where character input can be made.

3Press either the 4 or ¢ button to move the cursor to the desired position.

The 4 button moves the cursor to the left, and the ¢ button to the right.

You can also move the cursor left or right by pressing the 4 or ¢ buttons, respectively, on the remote control.

4Each time the 38 button is pressed, the characters to be

entered change as listed below.

Press the DISC+ or DISC– button to display the desired character.

Characters that can be displayed are as follows.

NOTE Direct Alphabet Input

(Function of remote control with number/letter entry buttons)

If the disc changers that were manufactured and sold after 1997 (except for KDC-C560) are connected, you can directly input letters using the number/letter entry buttons on the remote control.

Example: Use the following table to enter the name "DANCE".

Character

Button to press

# Times pressed

 

 

 

“D”

#3

1

“A”

#2

1

“N”

#6

2

“C”

#2

3

“E”

#3

2

5Continue steps 3 and 4 until all the characters are chosen for the name.

NOTE

You can enter up to 12 characters for each name.

6Press either the NAME.S button on the main unit or the OK button on the remote control.

The disc name is stored and the disc name preset mode is cancelled.

If you make no entry in a 10-second period, the name will be stored with the characters input so far.

NOTE

•The number of discs whose names can be stored will differ depending on the disc changer that is connected. Please see your disc changer manual for details.

Up to 30 CDs can be registered with this unit.

•Discs are identified by their total length and number of tracks. If another disc happens to have the same specifications as one that you have already stored a name for, the name will be displayed for it, too.

•If you want to change the name of a disc, repeat steps 1 and 2 to display the name, and then repeat steps 3 and 4 to input the changes.

•Pressing the reset button erases the disc names stored in this unit, but does not erase the names stored in a disc changer.

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