JVC KD-AR400 User Manual

CD RECEIVER KD-AR400/KD-G400

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RECEPTOR CON CD KD-AR400/KD-G400

RECEPTEUR CD KD-AR400/KD-G400

KD-AR400

KD-G400

• This unit is equipped with the display demonstration. To cancel it, see page 8.

• Esta unidad está equipada con demostración en la pantalla. Para cancelarla, consulte la página 8.

• Cet appareil est équipé d’une fonction de démonstration des affichages. Pour l’annuler, référezvous à la page 8.

For installation and connections, refer to the separate manual. Para la instalación y las conexiones, refiérase al manual separado. Pour l’installation et les raccordements, se référer au manuel séparé.

For customer Use:

Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located on

INSTRUCTIONS

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS

the top or bottom of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No. Serial No.

GET0189-001A

ESPAÑOL

FRANÇAIS

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INFORMATION (For U.S.A.)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

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may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS

1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel.

3. CAUTION: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

How to reset your unit

After detaching the control panel, press the reset button on the panel holder using a ballpoint pen or a similar tool. This will reset the built-in microcomputer.

Note:

Your preset adjustments—such as preset channels or sound adjustments—will also be erased.

BEFORE USE

*For safety....

• Do not raise the volume level too much, as this will

block outside sounds, making driving dangerous.

• Stop the car before performing any complicated

operations.

*Temperature inside the car....

If you have parked the car for a long time in hot or cold weather, wait until the temperature in the car becomes normal before operating the unit.

Thank you for purchasing a JVC product. Please read all instructions carefully before operation,

to ensure your complete understanding and to obtain the best possible performance from the unit.

CONTENTS

How to reset your unit ............................... 2

How to use the MODE button ................... 3

LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS ............ 4

Control panel............................................. 4

Remote controller...................................... 5

Preparing the remote controller ................ 6

BASIC OPERATIONS ....................... 7

Turning on the power ................................ 7

Canceling the display demonstration ........ 8

Setting the clock........................................ 9

RADIO OPERATIONS ...................... 10

Listening to the radio................................. 10

Storing stations in memory ....................... 11

Tuning in to a preset station ...................... 12

CD OPERATIONS ........................... 13

Playing a CD ............................................. 13

Locating a track or a particular portion

on a CD .................................................. 14

Selecting CD playback modes .................. 15

Playing a CD Text ...................................... 16

Prohibiting disc ejection ............................ 16

MP3 INTRODUCTION ...................... 17

What is MP3?............................................ 17

How are MP3 files recorded and

played back? .......................................... 17

MP3 OPERATIONS ......................... 18

Playing an MP3 disc ................................. 18

Locating a file or a particular portion on

an MP3 disc ............................................ 19

Selecting MP3 playback modes ................ 21

SOUND ADJUSTMENTS ................... 22

Selecting preset sound modes

(C-EQ: custom equalizer) ....................... 22

Adjusting the sound .................................. 23

OTHER MAIN FUNCTIONS ................ 24

Changing the general settings (PSM) ....... 24

Detaching the control panel ...................... 27

CD CHANGER OPERATIONS .............. 28

Playing discs ............................................. 28

Selecting the playback modes .................. 31

EXTERNAL COMPONENT OPERATIONS

Playing an external component................. 32

... 32

TROUBLESHOOTING ...................... 33

MAINTENANCE ............................. 36

Handling discs........................................... 36

SPECIFICATIONS........................... 37

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How to use the MODE button

If you press MODE, the unit goes into functions mode, then the number buttons and 5/∞ buttons work as different function buttons.

Ex.: When number button 2 works as MO (monaural) button.

Time countdown indicator

To use these buttons for original functions again after pressing MODE, wait for 5 seconds without pressing any of these buttons until the functions mode is cleared.

• Pressing MODE again also clears the functions mode.

Control panel

Display window

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LOCATION OF THE BUTTONS

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1 Control dial 2 (standby/on/attenuator) button 3 SEL (select) button 4 EQ (equalizer) button 5 FM/AM button 6 CD CD-CH (CD changer) button 7 Display window 8 0 (eject) button 9 5 (up) button

+10 button

p (control panel release) button q Number buttons w Remote sensor e MO (monaural) button r SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) button t RPT (repeat) button y RND (random) button u MODE button i DISP (display) button o 4/¢ buttons ; ∞ (down) button

–10 button

Display window

a Disc information indicators

TAG (ID3 Tag), (folder), (track/file)

s Main display d EQ (equalizer) indicator f Sound mode (C-EQ: custom equalizer)

indicators ROCK, CLASSIC, POPS, HIP HOP, JAZZ, USER

• also works as level meter during play if the level meter is activated (see page 25).

g Tuner reception indicators

ST (stereo), MO (monaural)

h MP3 indicator j CH (CD changer) indicator k CD indicator l LOUD (loudness) indicator / Playback item/mode indicators

RND (random), (disc), (folder), RPT (repeat)

z Source display

Volume level indicator

x Tr (track) indicator

Remote controller

3 • Selects the preset stations while listening to

the radio. Each time you press the button, the preset station number increases, and the selected station is tuned in.

• Skips to the first file of the previous folder while listening to an MP3 disc. Each time you press the button, you can move to the previous folder and start playing the first file.

• While playing an MP3 disc on an MP3compatible CD changer; – Skips to the previous disc if pressed

briefly.

– Skips to the previous folder if pressed and

held.

Note:

While playing a CD on a CD changer, this always skips to the previous disc.

4 Selects the sound mode (C-EQ: custom

equalizer). Each time you press the button, the sound mode (C-EQ) changes.

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1 • Turns on the unit if pressed when the unit is

turned off.

• Turns off the unit if pressed and held until “SEE YOU” appears on the display.

• Drops the volume level in a moment if pressed briefly. Press again to resume the volume.

2 • Searches for stations while listening to the

radio.

• Fast-forwards or reverses the track/file if pressed and held while listening to a disc.

• Skips to the beginning of the next track/file or goes back to the beginning of the current (or previous) tracks/files if pressed briefly while listening to a disc.

5 • Selects the band while listening to the radio.

Each time you press the button, the band changes.

• Skips to the first file of the next folder while listening to an MP3 disc. Each time you press the button, you can move to the next folder and start playing the first file.

• While playing an MP3 disc on an MP3-

compatible CD changer; – Skips to the next disc if pressed briefly. – Skips to the next folder if pressed and

held.

Note:

While playing a CD on a CD changer, this always skips to the next disc.

6 Selects the source.

Each time you press the button, the source changes.

7 Functions the same as the control dial on the

main unit.

Note:

These buttons do not function for the preferred setting mode adjustment.

Preparing the remote controller

Before using the remote controller:

• Aim the remote controller directly at the remote sensor on the main unit. Make sure there is no

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obstacle in between.

Remote sensor

• Do not expose the remote sensor to strong light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting).

Installing the battery

When the controllable range or effectiveness of the remote controller decreases, replace the battery.

1. Remove the battery holder.

1) Push out the battery holder in the direction indicated by the arrow using a ball-point pen or a similar tool.

2) Remove the battery holder.

3. Return the battery holder.

Insert again the battery holder by pushing it until you hear a clicking sound.

(back side)

WARNING:

• Store the battery in a place where children cannot reach. If a child accidentally swallows the battery, consult a doctor immediately.

• Do not recharge, short, disassemble, or heat the battery or dispose of it in a fire. Doing any of these things may cause the battery to give off heat, crack, or start a fire.

• Do not leave the battery with other metallic materials. Doing this may cause the battery to give off heat, crack, or start a fire.

• When throwing away or saving the battery, wrap it in tape and insulate; otherwise, the battery may start to give off heat, crack, or start a fire.

• Do not poke the battery with tweezers or similar tools. Doing this may cause the battery to give off heat, crack, or start a fire.

(back side)

2. Place the battery.

Slide the battery into the holder with the + side facing upwards so that the battery is fixed in the holder.

Lithium coin battery (product number: CR2025)

CAUTION:

DO NOT leave the remote controller in a place (such as dashboards) exposed to direct sunlight for a long time. Otherwise, it may be damaged.

BASIC OPERATIONS

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Turning on the power

Turn on the power.

Note on One-Touch Operation:

When you select a source in step 2 below, the power automatically comes on. You do not have to press this button to turn on the power.

Select the source.

To operate the tuner (FM or AM),

see pages 10 – 12.

To play a CD,

see pages 13 – 16.

To play an MP3 disc,

see pages 18 – 21.

To operate the CD changer,

see pages 28 – 31.

To operate the external component (LINE IN

or SIRIUS), see page 32.

Adjust the volume.

Volume level appears.

Volume level indicator

Adjust the sound as you want. (See pages 22 and 23.)

To drop the volume in a moment

Press briefly while listening to any source. “ATT” starts flashing on the display, and the volume level will drop in a moment. To resume the previous volume level, press the button briefly again.

• If you turn the control dial, you can also restore the sound.

To turn off the power

Press and hold for more than one second. “SEE YOU” appears, then the unit turns off.

• If you turn off the power while listening to a disc, disc play will start from where playback has been stopped previously, next time you turn on the power.

To increase the volume

To decrease the volume

CAUTION on Volume Setting:

Discs produce very little noise compared with other sources. If the volume level is adjusted for the tuner, for example, the speakers may be damaged by the sudden increase in the output level. Therefore, lower the volume before playing a disc and adjust it as required during playback.

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Canceling the display demonstration

When shipped from the factory, display demonstration has been activated, and starts automatically when no operations are done for about 20 seconds.

• It is recommended to cancel the display demonstration before you use the unit for the first time.

To cancel the display demonstration, follow the procedure below:

Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (PSM: see page 25.)

Select “DEMO” if not shown on the display.

Select “DEMO OFF.”

DEMO OFF

Finish the setting.

To activate the display demonstration, repeat

the same procedure and select “DEMO ON” in step3.

DEMO ON

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Setting the clock

Press and hold SEL (select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears on the display. (PSM: see page 25.)

Set the hour.

1 Select “CLOCK H” (hour) if not shown on

the display.

2 Adjust the hour.

Set the minute.

1 Select “CLOCK M” (minute). 2 Adjust the minute.

To check the current clock time or change the display mode

Press DISP (display) repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows:

• During tuner operation:

Frequency

• During disc operation:

Elapsed

playing time

Track title

Notes:

• While playing a conventional CD, “NO NAME” appears for the disc title/performer and the track title.

• For indication change while playing a CD Text or an MP3 disc, see also pages 16 and 19.

• During external component operation:

LINE IN

• During SIRIUS operation:

Clock

Disc title / performer

Clock

Finish the setting.

SIRIUS

• During power off: The power turns on and the clock time is shown for 5 seconds, then the power turns off.

Clock

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RADIO OPERATIONS

Listening to the radio

You can use either automatic searching or manual searching to tune in to a particular station.

Searching for a station automatically: Auto search

Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).

Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows:

FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

Selected band appears.

Lights up when receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength.

Note:

This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2, FM3). You can use any one of them to listen to an FM broadcast.

To stop searching before a station is received,

press the same button you have pressed for searching.

Searching for a station manually: Manual search

Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).

Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows:

FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

Note:

This receiver has three FM bands (FM1, FM2, FM3). You can use any one of them to listen to an FM broadcast.

Press and hold ¢ or 4 until “M” (manual) starts flashing on the display.

Start searching for a station.

To search stations of higher frequencies

To search stations of lower frequencies

When a station is received, searching stops.

Tune in to a station you want while “M” (manual) is still flashing.

To tune in to stations of higher frequencies

Storing stations in memory

You can use one of the following two methods to store broadcasting stations in memory.

• Automatic preset of FM stations: SSM (Strongstation Sequential Memory)

• Manual preset of both FM and AM stations

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To tune in to stations of lower frequencies

• If you release your finger from the button, the manual mode will automatically turns off after 5 seconds.

• If you hold down the button, the frequency keeps changing (in 200 kHz intervals for FM and 10 kHz for AM) until you release the button.

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive:

1 Press MODE to enter the

functions mode while listening to an FM stereo broadcast.

2 Press MO (monaural), while

“MODE” is still flashing on the display, so that “MONO” appears on the display. Each time you press the button, the monaural mode turns on and off alternately.

FM station automatic preset: SSM

You can preset 6 local FM stations in each FM band (FM1, FM2, and FM3).

Select the FM band (FM1 – 3) you want to store FM stations into.

Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows:

FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

Press MODE to enter the functions mode.

Press and hold SSM for about 2 seconds.

MO (monaural) indicator

When the MO indicator is lit on the display, the sound you hear becomes monaural but the reception will be improved.

“SSM” flashes, then disappears when automatic preset is over.

Local FM stations with the strongest signals are searched and stored automatically in the band number you have selected (FM1, FM2, or FM3). These stations are preset in the number buttons —No.1 (lowest frequency) to No.6 (highest frequency). When automatic preset is over, the station stored in number button 1 will be automatically tuned in.

Manual preset

You can preset up to 6 stations in each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM) manually.

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Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.5 MHz into the

preset number 1 of the FM1 band.

Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM) you want to store stations into (in this example, FM1).

Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows:

Repeat the above procedure to store other stations into other preset numbers.

Notes:

• A previously preset station is erased when a new station is stored in the same preset number.

• Preset stations are erased when the power supply to the memory circuit is interrupted (for example, during battery replacement). If this occurs, preset the stations again.

FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

Tune in to a station (in this example, of 92.5 MHz).

To tune in to stations of higher frequencies

To tune in to stations of lower frequencies

Press and hold the number button (in this example, 1) for more than 2 seconds.

Tuning in to a preset station

You can easily tune in to a preset station. Remember that you must store stations first. If you have not stored them yet, see “Storing stations in memory” on pages 11 and 12.

Select the band (FM1 – 3, AM).

Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows:

FM1 FM2 FM3 AM

Select the number (1 – 6) for the preset station you want.

Note:

You can also use the 5 (up) or ∞ (down) button on the unit to select the next or previous preset stations. Each time you press the 5 (up) or ∞ (down) button, the next or previous preset station is tuned in.

Preset number flashes for a while.

CD OPERATIONS

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Refer to “MP3 OPERATIONS” on pages 18 to 21 for operating MP3 discs.

Playing a CD

Open the control panel.

Note on One-Touch Operation:

When a CD is already in the loading slot, pressing CD CD-CH turns on the unit and starts playback automatically.

Insert a CD into the loading slot.

The unit turns on, draws the CD and starts playback automatically.

Close the control panel by hand.

All tracks will be played repeatedly until you stop playback.

The display changes to show the following:

Current source indication

CD indicator

Total playing time of the inserted disc

Elapsed playing time

Notes:

• When a CD is inserted upside down, the CD automatically ejects (if the control panel is open). If the control panel is closed, the source changes to the previously selected source, “PLEASE” and “EJECT” appear alternately on the display.

• If there is no CD in the loading slot, you cannot select CD as the source. “NO DISC” appears on the display.

• If the current disc is a CD Text, disc title/performer and then track title will automatically appear.

Total track number of the inserted disc

Current track number

To stop play and eject the CD

Press 0. CD play stops and the control panel flips down. The CD automatically ejects from the loading slot. The source changes to the previously

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selected source.

• If you change the source, CD play also stops (without ejecting the CD). Next time you select “CD” as the source, CD play starts from where playback has been stopped previously.

Notes:

• If the ejected disc is not removed for about 15 seconds, the disc is automatically inserted again into the loading slot to protect it from dust. (Disc play will not start this time.)

• You can eject the disc even when the unit is turned off.

Locating a track or a particular portion on a CD

To fast-forward or reverse the track

Press and hold ¢ , while playing a CD, to fast-forward the track.

To go to a particular track directly

Press the number button corresponding to the track number to start its playback.

• To select a track number from 1 – 6: Press 1 (7) – 6 (12) briefly.

• To select a track number from 7 – 12: Press and hold 1 (7) – 6 (12) for more than one second.

To go to a track quickly (+10 and –10 buttons)

1 Press MODE to enter the functions mode

while playing a CD.

2 Press +10 or –10.

To skip 10 tracks* forwards to the last track

To skip 10 tracks* backwards to the first track

Press and hold 4, while playing a CD, to reverse the track.

To go to the next or previous tracks

Press ¢ briefly, while playing a CD, to go ahead to the beginning of the next track. Each time you press the button consecutively, the beginning of the next tracks is located and played back.

Press 4 briefly, while playing a CD, to go back to the beginning of the current track. Each time you press the button consecutively, the beginning of the previous tracks is located and played back.

* First time you press +10 or –10 button, the

track skips to the nearest higher or lower track with a track number of multiple ten (ex.

10th, 20th, 30th). Then each time you press the button, you can skip 10 tracks (see “How to use the +10 and –10 buttons” on page 15).

• After the last track, the first track will be

selected, and vice versa.

How to use the +10 and –10 buttons

• Ex. 1: To select track number 32 while playing track number 6

To play back tracks repeatedly (Track Repeat Play)

You can play back the current track repeatedly.

1 Press MODE to enter the

functions mode while playing a CD.

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(Three times)

Track 6 \ 10 \ 20 \ 30 \ 31 \ 32

• Ex. 2: To select track number 8 while playing track number 36

(Three times) (Twice)

Track 36 \ 30 \ 20 \ 10 \ 9 \ 8

(Twice)

Selecting CD playback modes

To play back tracks at random (Disc Random Play)

You can play back all tracks on the CD at random.

1 Press MODE to enter the

functions mode while playing a CD.

2 Press RND (random), while

“MODE” is still flashing on the display, so that “DISC RND” appears on the display. Each time you press the button, disc random play mode turns on and off alternately.

2 Press RPT (repeat), while

“MODE” is still flashing on the display, so that “TRK RPT” appears on the display. Each time you press the button, track repeat play mode turns on and off alternately.

RPT indicator

When track repeat play is turned on, the RPT indicator lights up on the display. The current track starts playing repeatedly.

RND and (disc) indicators

When disc random play is turned on, the RND and indicators light up on the display. A track randomly selected starts playing.

Playing a CD Text

Prohibiting disc ejection

In a CD Text, some information about the disc (its disc title, performer, and track title) is recorded. This CD Text information will be shown

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automatically when you play a CD Text.

To change the CD Text information manually, select text display mode while playing a CD Text.

Press DISP (display) repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows:

Disc title / performer

Track title

( lights up on the display)

Elapsed playing time and

Current track number

Clock and

Current track number

Notes:

• The display shows up to 8 characters at one time and scrolls if there are more than 8 characters. See also “To select the scroll mode—SCROLL” on page 26. Some characters or symbols will not be shown (and will be blanked) on the display. (Ex. “ABCå!d#” ]“ABCA D ”)

• When you press DISP (display) while playing a conventional CD, “NO NAME” appears for the disc title/performer and the track title.

• When track title is shown, the Tr indicator and current track number also appear on the right side of the display.

You can prohibit disc ejection and can lock a disc in the loading slot.

While pressing CD CD-CH, press and hold for more than 2 seconds.

“NO EJECT” flashes on the display for about 5 seconds, and the disc is locked and cannot be ejected.

To cancel the prohibition and unlock the disc

While pressing CD CD-CH, press and hold

again for more than 2 seconds. “EJECT OK” flashes on the display for about 5 seconds, and the disc is unlocked.

MP3 INTRODUCTION

What is MP3?

MP3 is an abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group (or MPEG) Audio Layer 3. MP3 is simply a file format with a data compression ratio of 1:10 (128 Kbps*).

* Bit rate is the average number of bits that one

second of audio data will consume. The unit used is Kbps. To get a better audio quality, choose a higher bit rate. The most popular bit rate for encoding is 128 Kbps.

• For details information about the MP3 discs, refer to “A Guide to MP3/WMA” (separate volume).

Compatible with ID3 Tag

Extra information data such as album title, performer name, song title, recording year, music genre and a brief comment can be stored within an MP3 file.

This unit can show both ID3v1 (Version 1) and ID3v2 (version 2) tags on the display. (See page

19.)

• Some characters cannot be shown correctly.

• If both ID3v1 and ID3v2 are recorded on a disc, ID3v2 information will be shown.

How are MP3 files recorded and played back?

MP3 “files (tracks)” can be recorded in “folders” —in PC terminology. During recording, the files and folders can be arranged in a way similar to arranging files and folders of computer data. “Root” is similar to the root of a tree. Every file and folder can be linked to and be accessed from the root.

The illustration below shows an example of how MP3 files are recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW, how they are played back, and how they are searched for on this unit.

Notes:

• This unit can read a CD-ROM containing MP3 files. However, if non-MP3 files are recorded together with MP3 files, this unit will take a longer time to scan the disc. It may also cause the unit to malfunction.

• This unit cannot read or play an MP3 file without the extension code <.mp3>.

• This unit is not compatible with MP3 file encoded with Layer 1 and Layer 2 formats.

• This unit is not compatible with Playlist**.

**A playlist is a simple text file, used on a PC, which

enables users to make their own playback order without physically rearranging the files.

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Hierarchy

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5

ROOT

1 2

02 03

: Folder and their playback

order

: MP3 files and their playback

order

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MP3 OPERATIONS

Refer also to “CD OPERATIONS” on pages 13 to

16.

Playing an MP3 disc

Open the control panel.

Note on One-Touch Operation:

When a disc is already in the loading slot, pressing CD CD-CH turns on the unit and starts playback automatically.

Insert an MP3 disc into the loading slot.

The unit turns on, draws the disc and starts playback automatically.

Close the control panel by hand.

All files will be played repeatedly until you stop playback.

The display changes to show the following:

Current source indication

CD indicator

Total folder number

MP3 indicator

Ex.: When the disc contains 19 folders

and 144 MP3 files

Notes:

• MP3 discs require a longer readout time. (It differs due to the complexity of the folder/file configuration.)

• When playback starts, folder and file names (or ID3 tags) will automatically appear. (See also page 19.)

• If you change the source or turn the power off, disc playback stops (without ejecting the disc). Next time you select the CD player as the source or turn the power on, disc play starts from where playback has been stopped previously.

Total file number

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