Alpine CDE-125EBT User Manual

MP3 CD RECEIVER WITH BLUETOOTH

R

CDE-125EBT

• OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.

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ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC.

1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda,

Shinagawa-ku,

Tokyo 141-0031, Japan

Phone [phone]

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.

19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance,

California 90501, U.S.A.

Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.

777 Supertest Road, Toronto,

Ontario M3J 2M9, Canada

Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)

YAMAGATA (Wuxi) Co., Ltd.
Block 28-25, Changjiang Nanlu, WND, jiangsu, China

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.

161-165 Princes Highway, Hallam

Victoria 3803, Australia

Phone [phone]

ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH

Wilhelm-Wagenfeld-Str. 1-3, 80807 München,

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K. LTD.

Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K.

ALPINE ELECTRONICS FRANCE S.A.R.L.

(RCS PONTOISE B 338 101 280)

98, Rue de la Belle Etoile, Z.I. Paris Nord Il,

B.P. 50016, 95945 Roissy Charles de Gaulle

Germany

Phone [phone]

Alpine House

Phone [phone]

Cedex, France

Phone [phone]

ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.

Viale C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano

Sul Naviglio (MI), Italy

Phone [phone]

ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A.

Portal de Gamarra 36, Pabellón, 32

01013 Vitoria (Alava)-APDO 133, Spain

Phone [phone]

ALPINE ELECTRONICS (BENELUX) GmbH

Leuvensesteenweg 510-B6,

1930 Zaventem, Belgium

Phone [phone]

Designed by ALPINE Japan

Printed in China (Y)

68-16909Z39-A

ENGLISH

Contents
Operating Instructions

WARNING

WARNING ................................................. 3

CAUTION .................................................. 3

PRECAUTIONS ........................................ 3

CAUTION .................................................. 5

Getting Started

Accessory List .................................................. 6

Turning Power On and Off ............................... 6

Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel ........ 6

Initial System Start-Up ..................................... 6

Adjusting Volume ............................................. 6

Lowering Volume Quickly ............................... 6

Setting Time ..................................................... 7

Radio

Listening to Radio ............................................ 7

Presetting Stations Manually ............................ 7

Presetting Stations Automatically .................... 8

Tuning to Preset Stations .................................. 8

Sound Setting

Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Bass Level/Treble

Level/Balance (Between Left and Right)/

Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Defeat ..... 12

Setting the Bass Control .................................12

Setting the Treble Control ............................... 12

Adjusting the High Pass Filter ........................13

Turning Loudness On/Off ...............................13

Other Functions

Displaying the Text .........................................13

Displaying Time .............................................14

Using the Front AUX Input Terminal ............. 14

SETUP

BLUETOOTH Setting

Setting the BLUETOOTH Connection

(BT IN) .........................................................15

Sound Customizing

Subwoofer On and Off .....................................15

Setting the Subwoofer System .........................15

Visual Customizing

Dimmer Control ...............................................15

Scroll Type Setting ...........................................15

Scroll Setting (TEXT SCR) ..............................15

Demonstration ..................................................15

CD/MP3

Playback ........................................................... 8

Repeat Play ....................................................... 9

M.I.X. (Random Play) ...................................... 9

Searching for CD Text .................................... 10

File/Folder Name Search

(concerning MP3) ....................................... 10

Quick Search .................................................. 10

About MP3 ..................................................... 10

MP3

Playing MP3 Data (PLAY MODE) ..................16

External Device

Connecting to an External Amplifier

(POWER IC) .................................................16

Setting the AUX+ SETUP Mode .....................16

Setting the AUX NAME mode .........................16

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BT Hands-Free Calling

Setup Before Using .........................................17

About BLUETOOTH ..................................17

Before Using Hands-Free Function ............17

How to connect to a BLUETOOTH

compatible device (Pairing) ..................... 17

BLUETOOTH SETUP ................................... 17

BLUETOOTH Setup Operation .................. 17

Setting the BLUETOOTH Device ................... 17

Setting the Search Mode .................................. 18

Setting the Received Calls automatically

(Auto Answer) .............................................. 18

Deleting a BLUETOOTH Device

from the list .................................................. 18

Displaying the phone service

provider name ............................................... 18

Adjusting the volume for the

microphone input ......................................... 18

Selecting the output speaker ............................ 18

Displaying the firmware version ...................... 18

Updating the firmware ..................................... 18

Hands-Free Phone Control ............................. 18

About the Hands-Free Phone ...................... 18

Answering a Call .........................................19

Hanging up the Telephone ........................... 19

Redial Function ...........................................19

Calling .........................................................19

Redialing a Number In Outgoing History ........ 19

Dialing a Number In Incoming History ........... 19

Dialing a Number In Incoming Missed

Call History .................................................. 19

Dialing a Number In The Phone Book ............19

Phone Book Alphabet Skip .............................. 19

Voice Dial Operation ...................................... 20

Adjusting the volume when receiving

a Call ...........................................................20

Call Switching Operation ............................... 20

iPod/iPhone (Optional)

Playback ..........................................................22

Searching for a desired Song ..........................22

Quick Search ...................................................22

Direct Search Function ....................................23

Select Playlist/Artist/Album/

Genre/Composer ..........................................23

Random Play Shuffle (M.I.X.) ........................23

Repeat Play .....................................................24

Displaying the Text .........................................24

Information

In Case of Difficulty ........................................24

Specifications ..................................................27

Installation and Connections

Warning ...................................................28

Caution ...................................................28

Precautions ............................................28

Installation .......................................................29

Mounting the Microphone ..............................29

Connections .....................................................30

USB memory (Optional)

Playing MP3 Files with the USB memory

(Optional) .................................................... 20

USB Memory Connection (Optional) ............. 21

About MP3 File of USB Memory .................. 21

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Operating Instructions

DO NOT PLACE HANDS, FINGERS OR FOREIGN OBJECTS IN

WARNING

INSERTION SLOTS OR GAPS.

Doing so may result in personal injury or damage to the product.

WARNING

This symbol means important instructions.
Failure to heed them can result in serious injury
or death.

DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR
ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE.

Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only be
performed after coming to a complete stop. Always stop the vehicle
in a safe location before performing these functions. Failure to do
so may result in an accident.

KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN STILL
HEAR OUTSIDE NOISES WHILE DRIVING.

Excessive volume levels that obscure sounds such as emergency
vehicle sirens or road warning signals (train crossings, etc.) can be
dangerous and may result in an accident. LISTENING AT LOUD
VOLUME LEVELS IN A CAR MAY ALSO CAUSE HEARING
DAMAGE.

MINIMIZE DISPLAY VIEWING WHILE DRIVING.

Viewing the display may distract the driver from looking ahead of
the vehicle and cause an accident.

DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.

Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.

CAUTION

This symbol means important instructions.
Failure to heed them can result in injury or
material property damage.

HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS.

Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the
product. Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest
Alpine Service Centre for repairing.

PRECAUTIONS

Product Cleaning

Use a soft dry cloth for periodic cleaning of the product. For more
severe stains, please dampen the cloth with water only. Anything
else has the chance of dissolving the paint or damaging the plastic.

Temperature

Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +60°C
(+140°F) and –10°C (+14°F) before turning your unit on.

Moisture Condensation

You may notice the CD playback sound wavering due to
condensation. If this happens, remove the disc from the player and
wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate.

USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND.

(Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do so may
result in fire, etc.

KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT OF THE
REACH OF CHILDREN.

Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed,
consult a physician immediately.

USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING
FUSES.

Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.

DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS.

Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and may result in fire.

USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V APPLICATIONS.

Use for other than its designed application may result in fire,
electric shock or other injury.

Damaged Disc

Do not attempt to play cracked, warped, or damaged discs. Playing
a bad disc could severely damage the playback mechanism.

Maintenance

If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself.
Return it to your Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service
Station for servicing.

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Never Attempt the Following

Do not grip or pull out the disc while it is being pulled back into the
player by the automatic reloading mechanism.
Do not attempt to insert a disc into the unit when the unit power is
off.

Inserting Discs

Your player accepts only one disc at a time for playback. Do not
attempt to load more than one disc.
Make sure the label side is facing up when you insert the disc.
“ERROR” will be displayed on your player if you insert a disc
incorrectly. If “ERROR” continues to be displayed even though the
disc has been inserted correctly, push the RESET switch with a
pointed object such as a ballpoint pen.
Playing a disc while driving on a very bumpy road may result in
skips, but this will not scratch the disc or damage the player.

New Discs

To prevent the CD from jamming, “ERROR” is displayed if discs
with irregular surfaces are inserted or if discs are inserted
incorrectly. When a new disc is ejected immediately after initial
loading, use your finger to feel around the inside of the centre hole
and outside edge of the disc. If you feel any small bumps or
irregularities, this could inhibit proper loading of the disc. To
remove the bumps, rub the inside edge of the hole and outside edge
of the disc with a ballpoint pen or other such instrument, then insert
the disc again.

Installation Location

Make sure this unit will not be installed in a location subjected to:

• Direct sun and heat

• High humidity and water

• Excessive dust

• Excessive vibrations

Correct Handling

Do not drop the disc while handling. Hold the disc so you will not
leave fingerprints on the surface. Do not affix tape, paper, or
gummed labels to the disc. Do not write on the disc.

CORRECT

INCORRECT CORRECT

Disc Cleaning

Fingerprints, dust, or soil on the surface of the disc could cause the
CD player to skip. For routine cleaning, wipe the playing surface
with a clean, soft cloth from the centre of the disc to the outer edge.
If the surface is heavily soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a
solution of mild neutral detergent before cleaning the disc.

Centre Hole

Bumps

Centre Hole

New Disc

Outside
(Bumps)

Irregular Shaped Discs

Be sure to use round shape discs only for this unit and never use
any special shape discs.
Use of special shape discs may cause damage to the mechanism.

Disc Accessories

There are various accessories available on the market for protecting
the disc surface and improving sound quality. However, most of
them will influence the thickness and/or diametre of the disc. Using
such accessories can cause the disc to be out of standard
specifications and may create operational problems. We
recommend not using these accessories on discs played in Alpine
CD players.

Transparent Sheet Disc Stabilizer

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On handling Compact Discs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW)

• Do not touch the surface.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.

• Do not affix stickers or labels.

• Clean the disc when it is dusty.

• Make sure that there are no bumps around the disc.

• Do not use commercially available disc accessories.

Do not leave the disc in the car or the unit for a long time. Never
expose the disc to direct sunlight. Heat and humidity may damage

the CD and you may not be able to play it again.

To customers using CD-R/CD-RW

• If a CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back, make sure the last
recording session was closed (finalised).

• Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW if necessary, and attempt playback
again.

About media that can be played

Use only compact discs with the label side showing the CD logo
marks below.

If you use unspecified compact discs, correct performance cannot
be guaranteed.
You can play CD-Rs (CD-Recordables)/CD-RWs
(CD-ReWritables) which have been recorded only on audio
devices.
You can also play CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3 formatted
audio files.

• Some of the following CDs may not play on this unit:
Flawed CDs, CDs with fingerprints, CDs exposed to extreme
temperatures or sunlight (e.g., left in the car or this unit), CDs
recorded under unstable conditions, CDs on which a recording
failed or a re-recording was attempted, copy-protected CDs
which do not conform to the audio CD industry standard.

• Use discs with MP3 files written in a format compatible with this
unit. For details, see pages 10-11.

• ROM data other than audio files contained in a disc will not
produce sound when played back.

Protecting the USB connection terminal

• Only USB flash memory devices can be connected to the USB
connection terminal on this unit. Correct performance using
other USB products cannot be guaranteed. A USB hub is not
supported.

• Do not connect a USB memory over 20 mm wide. Also, avoid
connecting USB memory and Front Aux at the same time.

• If a USB device is inserted in the unit, it projects out and may be
a danger while driving. Use a commercially available USB
extension cable, and connect it in a safe way.

• Depending on the connected USB memory device, the unit may
not function or some functions may not be performed.

• The audio file format that can be played back on the unit is MP3.

• Artist/song name, etc., can be displayed, however characters
may not be correctly displayed.

CAUTION

Alpine accepts no responsibility for lost data, etc., even if data, etc.
is lost while using this product.

On Handling USB Memory

• To prevent malfunction or damage, note the following points.
Read the USB memory Owner’s Manual thoroughly.
Do not touch the terminals by hand or metal.
Do not subject USB memory to excessive shock.
Do not bend, drop, disassemble, modify or soak in the water.

• Avoid usage or storage in the following locations:
Anywhere in the car exposed to direct sunlight or high
temperatures.
Anywhere the possibility of high humidity or corrosive
substances are present.

• Fix the USB memory in a location where driver operation will

not be hindered.

•

USB memory may not function correctly at high or low temperature.

• The USB flash memory supports only 512 or 2,048 bytes per

sector.

•

Use only certified USB memory. Note that even certified USB
memory, may not function correctly depending on its type or state.

• USB memory function is not guaranteed. Use USB memory

according to the terms of agreement.

• Depending on the settings of the USB memory type, memory

state or encoding software, the unit may not play back or display
properly.

• A file that is copy-protected (copyright protection) cannot be

played back.

• USB memory may take time to start playback. If there is a

particular file other than audio in the USB memory, it may take
considerable time before the file is played back or searched.

• The unit can play back “mp3” file extensions.

•

Do not add the above extensions to a file other than audio data.
This non-audio data will not be recognised. The resulting playback
may contain noise that can damage speakers and/or amplifiers.

•

It is recommended to back up important data on a personal computer.

• Do not remove the USB device while playback is in progress.

Change SOURCE to something other than USB, then remove the
USB device to prevent possible damage to its memory.

• iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are

trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.

• “Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone,” mean that an

electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to
iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the
developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not
responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance
with safety and regulatory standards.

•The BLUETOOTH

trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of
such marks by Alpine Electronics, Inc. is under licence.

• “MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from

Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.”

• “Supply of this product only conveys a licence for private,

non-commercial use and does not convey a licence nor imply any
right to use this product in any commercial (i.e. revenue­generation) real time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable
and/or any other media), broadcasting/streaming via internet,
intranets and/or other networks or in other electronic content
distribution systems, such as pay-audio or audio-on-demand
applications. An independent licence for such use is required.
For details, please visit http://www. mp3licensing.com”

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word mark and logos are registered

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Attaching

Getting Started

Rotary encoder

SOURCE/

(Release)

/MUTE

Accessory List

• Head unit ............................................................................1

• Power cable........................................................................1

• Microphone (4m)................................................................1

• Mounting sleeve.................................................................1

• Carrying case .....................................................................1

• Bracket key.........................................................................2

• Screw (M5 × 8)....................................................................4

• Owner’s Manual .......................................................... 1 set

Turning Power On and Off

SOUND/SETUP

//ENT

1

Insert the right side of the front panel into the main
unit. Align the groove on the front panel with the
projections on the main unit.

2

Push the left side of the front panel until it locks
firmly into the main unit.

• Before attaching the front panel, make sure that there is no dirt or

dust on the connector terminals and no foreign object between the
front panel and the main unit.

• Attach the front panel carefully, holding the sides of the front panel to

avoid pushing buttons by mistake.

Initial System Start-Up

Be sure to press the RESET switch when using the unit for the first
time, after changing the car battery, etc.

1

Turn off the unit power.

2

Remove the detachable front panel.

3

Press RESET with a ballpoint pen or similar pointed
object.

Press SOURCE/ to turn on the unit.

• The unit can be turned on by pressing any other button except and

(Release).

Press and hold SOURCE/ for at least 2 seconds to
turn off the unit.

• The first time power is turned on, the volume will start from level 12.

Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel

Detaching

1

Turn off the unit power.

2

Press (Release) at the lower left side until the
front panel pops out.

3

Grasp the left side of the front panel and pull it out.

• The front panel may become hot in normal usage (especially the

connector terminals on the back of the front panel). This is not a
malfunction.

• To protect the front panel, place it in the supplied carrying case.

• When detaching the front panel, do not apply excessive force as it

may result in malfunction.

RESET switch

Adjusting Volume

Turn th e Rotary encoder until the desired sound is
obtained.

Lowering Volume Quickly

Activating the Audio Mute function will instantly lower the volume
level by 20 dB.

Press /MUTE to activate the MUTE mode.

The audio level will decrease by about 20 dB.

Pressing /MUTE again will bring the audio back to its
previous level.

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Setting Time

1

Press and hold SOUND/SETUP for at least
2 seconds to activate the SETUP mode.

2

Turn t h e Rotary encoder to select the CLOCK ADJ
mode, and then press / /ENT.

The time indication will blink.

3

Turn th e Rotary encoder to adjust the hours while
the time indication is blinking.

4

When the hour has been adjusted, press / /ENT.

5

Turn th e Rotary encoder to adjust the minutes
while the time indication is blinking.

6

Press and hold SOUND/SETUP for at least 2
seconds to return to normal mode.

• To synchronise the clock to another clock/watch or radio time

announcement, press and hold //ENT for at least 2 seconds
after setting the “hour.” Minutes will reset to “00”. If the display
shows over “30” minutes when you do this, the time will advance one
hour.

• Pressing /MUTE will return to the previous mode.

• If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to

normal mode automatically.

Controllable with Remote Control

This unit can be controlled with an optional Alpine
remote control. For details, consult your Alpine dealer.
Point the optional remote control transmitter at the
remote-control sensor.

Remote control sensor

Radio

SOURCE/

BAND

TUNE/A.ME

Listening to Radio

1

Press SOURCE/ to select TUNER mode.

2

Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band
is displayed.

F1 (FM1) F2 (FM2) AM F1 (FM1)

3

Press TUNE/A.ME to select the tuning mode.

DX SEEK (Distance mode) SEEK (Local mode)
OFF (Manual mode) DX SEEK

• The initial mode is Distance mode.

Distance mode:

Both strong and weak stations will be automatically tuned in
(Automatic Seek Tuning).

Local mode:

Only strong stations will be automatically tuned in (Automatic
Seek Tuning).

Manual mode:

The frequency is manually tuned in steps (Manual tuning).

Preset buttons
(1 through 6)

4

Press or to tune in the desired station.

Holding down or will change the frequency
continuously.

Presetting Stations Manually

1

Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio
station you wish to store in the preset memory.

2

Press and hold, for at least 2 seconds, any one of the
preset buttons (1 through 6) into which you wish
to store the station.

The selected station is stored.
The display shows the band, preset number and station
frequency memorized.

• A total of 18 stations can be stored in the preset memory (6 stations

for each band; FM1, FM2 and AM).

• If you store a station in a preset memory which already has a station,

the current station will be cleared and replaced with the new station.

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Presetting Stations Automatically

1

Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band
is displayed.

2

Press and hold TUNE/A.ME for at least 2 seconds.

The frequency on the display continues to change while the
automatic memory is in progress. The tuner will
automatically seek and store 6 strong stations in the
selected band. They will be stored into preset buttons 1 to 6
in order of signal strength.
When the automatic memory has been completed, the tuner
goes to the station stored in preset location No.1.

• If no stations are stored, the tuner will return to the original station

you were listening to before the auto memory procedure began.

Tuning to Preset Stations

1

Press BAND repeatedly until the desired band is
displayed.

2

Press any one of the station preset buttons
(1 through 6) that has your desired radio station in

memory.

The display shows the band, preset number and frequency
of the station selected.

CD/MP3

SOURCE/

Playback

1

Insert a disc with the label side facing up.

The disc will be pulled into the unit automatically, and the
“ ” indicator lights up .

Rotary encoder

/MUTE

//ENT

/ESC

21

4

5

VIEW

When a disc is already inserted, press SOURCE/ to
switch to the DISC mode.

The mode will change every time the button is pressed.

TUNER DISC USB AUDIO iPod*1/AUX+*2

3

AUX*

TUNER

*1Displayed only when the iPod/iPhone is connected and AUX+

SETUP is set to OFF, refer to “Setting the AUX+ SETUP Mode”
(page 16).

*2Displayed only when the AUX+ SETUP is set to ON, refer to “Setting

the AUX+ SETUP Mode” (page 16).

*3Refer to “Using the Front AUX Input Terminal” (page 14).

2

While playing back MP3, press 1 or 2 to select
the desired folder.

Pressing and holding 1 or 2 will change folders
continuously.

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3

Press or to select the desired track (file).

Returning to the beginning of the current track (file):

Press .

Fast backward:

Press and hold .

Advancing to the beginning of the next track (file):

Press .

Fast forward:

Press and hold .

4

To pause playback, press //ENT.

Pressing //ENT again will resume playback.

5

To eject the disc, press .

• Do not remove a CD during its eject cycle. Do not load more than

one disc at a time. A malfunction may result from doing either.

• If the CD does not eject, press and hold for at least 2 seconds.

• The “ ” indicator lights up when a disc is inserted.

• Three-inch (8 cm) CDs cannot be used.

• The CD-player can play discs containing audio data and MP3 data.

• The track display for MP3 data playback is the file numbers recorded

on the disc.

• The playback time may not be correctly displayed when a VBR

(Variable Bit Rate) recorded file is played back.

MP3 Play Display

The folder number and file number will be displayed as
described below.

CD mode:

: Only a track is repeatedly played back.

MP3 mode:

: Only a file is repeatedly played back.

: Only files in a folder are repeatedly played back.

M.I.X. (Random Play)

Press 5 in the play or pause mode.

The tracks (files) on the disc will be played back in random
sequence.

To cancel M.I.X. play, press 5 again.

CD mode:

: The tracks are played back in random sequence.

F101 T103

Folder number
display

• Press VIEW to switch the display. See “Displaying the Text”

(page 13) for information about display switching.

Repeat Play

Press 4 to play back repeatedly the track being
played.

The track (file) will be played repeatedly.

Press 4 again and select off to deactivate repeat play.

File number
display

MP3 mode:

: Only files in a folder are played back in

random sequence.

: The files are played back in random sequence.

* In the USB mode, all files stored in the USB memory are played back

in random sequence, and the “ ” indicator lights up.

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