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To listen to a CD
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To set discs1. Press the PWR switch (3) to turn the audio system ON and
OFF. The system turns on in the last mode used.
2. Insert the disc with the label facing up.
When a disc is inserted, the CD player will begin playing
even if the radio is being used. The CD player will also
begin playing when the CD button (2) is pressed with a
disc set in the CD player or in the disc loading slot (12),
even if the radio is being used.NOTEFor information concerning the adjustment of volume and
tone, refer to “To adjust the volume” on page 5-48 and
“To adjust the tone” on page 5-48.
For information concerning the handing of the compact
discs, refer to “Handling of compact discs” on page 5-131.To eject discsWhen the eject button (11) is pressed, the disc automatically
stops and is ejected. The system automatically switches to
radio mode.NOTEIf you do not remove an ejected disc before 15 seconds
have elapsed, the disc will be reloaded.
To listen to a music CDPush the CD button (2) if a disc is already in the CD player.
The audio system will enter CD mode and start playback. The
track number and the playing-time will appear on the display.
The tracks in the disc will be played consecutively and contin-
uously.
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To listen to an MP3 CDThis CD player allows you to play MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-
3) files recorded on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs (recordable CDs), and
CD-RWs (rewritable CDs) in ISO9660 Level 1/ Level 2, Joliet,
and Romeo formats. Each disc may have a maximum of 16
trees, 100 folders and 255 files. During MP3 playback, the unit
can display ID3 tag information. For information concerning
ID3 tag, refer to “CD text and MP3 title display” on page 5-64.
Push the CD button (2) if a disc is already in the CD player.
The display shows “READING”, then playback begins. The
folder number, the track number, the playing-time, and “MP3”
indicator will appear on the display.
NOTEWhile listening to a disc on which CD-DA (CD-Digital
Audio) and MP3 files have both been recorded, you can
switch between reading of the CD-DA, reading of the
MP3 files, and the external audio input mode by pressing
the CD button for 2 seconds or longer (until you hear a
beep).
For information on the external audio input, refer to “To
use the external audio input function” on 5-118.
With a disc that contains both CD-DA and MP3 files, the
CD-DA files are automatically played first.
The playback sound quality differs depending on the
encoding software and the bit rate. For details, refer to the
user manual of your encoding software.
Depending on file/folder configurations on a disc, it may
take some time before playback starts.
MP3 encode software and writing software are not sup-
plied with this CD player.
You may encounter trouble in playing an MP3 or display-
ing the information of MP3 files recorded with certain
writing software or CD recorders (CD-R/RW drivers).
If you record too many folders or files other than MP3
onto a disc, it may take some time before playback starts.
This unit does not record MP3 files.
For information concerning CD-Rs/RWs, refer to “Notes
on CD-Rs/RWs” on page 5-133.
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Folder selection order/MP3 file playback order (Example)
CAUTION
!Attempting to play a file not in the MP3 format
which has the “.mp3” file name may produce noise
from the speakers and speaker damage, and can
damage your hearing.
Folder selection
In the order
File selection
In the order
Root folder (Root directory)
Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4
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To fast forward/reverse the discTo fast forward or fast reverse the disc, press the fast-forward
button (9) or the fast-reverse button (8).
Fast forward
You can fast forward the disc by pressing the fast-forward but-
ton (9). While the button is kept pressed, the disc will be fast-
forwarded.
Fast reverse
You can fast reverse the disc by pressing the fast-reverse button
(8). While the button is kept pressed, the disc will be fast-
reversed.
To select a desired folder (MP3 CDs only)You can select your desired folder by turning the FOLDER
switch (13).
Folder up
Turn the FOLDER switch (13) clockwise until the desired
folder number appears on the display.
Folder down
Turn the FOLDER switch (13) counterclockwise until the
desired folder number appears on the display.
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To select a desired trackYou can select your desired track by using the TRACK button
(14).
Track up
Press the side of the TRACK button (14) repeatedly until
the desired track number appears on the display.
When listening to a MP3 CD, keep pressing the button to con-
tinue to move up tracks.
Track down
Press the side of the TRACK button (14) repeatedly until
the desired track number appears on the display.
When listening to a MP3 CD, keep pressing the button to con-
tinue to move down tracks.NOTEPressing the side of the TRACK button (14) once dur-
ing the song will cause the CD player to restart playback
from the beginning of the song.
To repeat a trackTo repeat a track
Press the RPT button (6) briefly while the track is playing.
“RPT” will appear on the display. To exit the repeat mode,
press the RPT button again.
To repeat songs in the same folder (MP3 CDs only)
While a song is playing, press the RPT button (6) for 2 seconds
or longer (until you hear a beep). “D-RPT” will appear on the
display. The autochanger will repeat all the songs in the folder
that contains the song currently playing. To exit the repeat
mode, briefly press the RPT button again.NOTEThe single track repeat mode will be canceled by pressing
the TRACK button (14) or the eject button (11).
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With a disc that contains both CD-DA and MP3 files, the
repeat mode causes only files of the same format (CD-DA
only or MP3 files only) to be repeated.To change the order of tracks for playbackRandom playback for a disc (music CDs only)
Press the RDM button (7) briefly. “RDM” will appear on the
display. Tracks on the currently selected disc will be played in
a random sequence.
To exit the random mode, press the RDM button again.
Random playback for a folder (MP3 CDs only)
Press the RDM button (7) briefly. “RDM” will appear on the
display. Tracks in the currently selected folder will be played in
a random sequence. To exit the random mode, press the RDM
button again.Random playback for all folders on a disc (MP3 CDs only)
Press the RDM button (7) for 2 seconds or longer (until you
hear a beep). “D-RDM” will appear on the display. Tracks
from all the folders on the currently selected disc will be
played in a random sequence. To exit the random mode, briefly
press the RDM button again.
NOTEWith a disc that contains both CD-DA and MP3 files, the
random mode causes only files of the same format (CD-
DA only or MP3 files only) to be played in a random
sequence.
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To find the start of each track on a disc for playbackPress the SCAN button (10). “SCAN” will appear on the dis-
play and the CD player will play back the first 10 seconds of
each track on the selected disc.
The track number will blink while the scan mode is selected.
To stop the scan mode, press the SCAN button again.NOTEOnce all tracks on the disc have been scanned, playback
of the disc will restart from the beginning of the track that
was playing when scanning started.
The scan mode will be canceled when radio or CD opera-
tion is selected.
With a disc that contains both CD-DA and MP3 files, the
scan mode causes only files of the same format (CD-DA
only or MP3 files only) to be played.
CD text and MP3 title display
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This CD player can display CD text and MP3 titles including
ID3 tag information.
CD text
The CD player can display disc and track titles for discs
encoded with disc and track title information. Press the DISP
button (5) repeatedly to make selections in the following
sequence: disc name → track name → normal display mode.NOTEThe display can show up to 12 characters. If a disc name
or track name has more than 12 characters, press the
PAGE button (4) to view the next 12 characters.
When there is no title information to be displayed, the dis-
play shows “NO TITLE”.
Characters that the CD player cannot display are shown as
“•”.
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MP3 title
The CD player can display folder and track titles for discs
encoded with folder and track information. Press the DISP but-
ton (5) repeatedly to make selections in the following
sequence: folder name → track name → normal display mode.ID3 tag information
The CD player can display ID3 tag information for files that
have been recorded with ID3 tag information.
1. Press the DISP button (5) for 2 seconds or longer to
switch to the ID3 tag information. “TAG” indicator will
appear on the display.
2. Press the DISP button (5) repeatedly to make selections in
the following sequence: album name → track name →
artist name → normal display mode.
NOTETo return from ID3 tag information to the folder name,
press the DISP button (5) again for 2 seconds or longer.
When there is no title information to be displayed, the dis-
play shows “NO TITLE”.
The display can show up to 12 characters. If a folder
name, track name, or item of ID3 tag information has
more than 12 characters, press the PAGE button (4) to
view the next 12 characters.
Folder names and track names can each be displayed up to
a length of 32 characters. Items of ID3 tag information
can each be displayed up to a length of 30 characters.
Characters that the CD player cannot display are shown as
“•”.
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