Panasonic SA-PTX7, SB-FCX9, SB-HWX7 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions

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DVD Home Theater Sound System

Model No. SC-PTX7

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Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

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System SC-PTX7

Main unit SA-PTX7

Front/center

speakers

Subwoofer SB-HWX7

SB-FCX9

Region number supported by this unit

Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and DVD-Video according to
where they are sold.

≥The region number of this unit is “2”.

≥The unit will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing “2” or “ALL”.

Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com

[Note]

“EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.

Example:

2 ALL

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Features

High Speed Recording from CD to HDD

(up to 4X recording speed)

Recorded songs are automatically provided with the
title, artist, and other information by the built-in
Gracenote database

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§A connection to the Internet is necessary to obtain

the newest CD title information.

(➜ page 28)

Easy Location of HDD recording
contents

(➜ page 32)

DVD Playback

(➜ page 37)

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You can enjoy DVD movie software with the
included 3.1 ch speakers.

iPod recording/playings

(➜ page 72)

≥You can search for tracks recorded to the HDD by

using several methods such as song title, artist,
album, most recently recorded, or most often
played.

≥By simply pressing one of the MUSIC SHUFFLE

buttons, you can play tracks that have a certain
impression or mood (Energetic, Mellow, Relaxing,
or Emotional).

Import WMA/MP3 from a PC

(➜ page 44) (➜ page 74)

You can record tracks in iPod to the HDD, and
also play tracks in iPod using this unit’s speakers.

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Playing tracks from your PC wirelessly
through this unit’s speakers

You can import WMA/MP3 from a PC via a
network connection.

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By using the optional Panasonic wireless audio
kit SH-FX570K (not included), you can enjoy
audio tracks from your PC on this unit
wirelessly.

Caution for AC Mains Lead

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin
mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that
the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that
it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the
body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must
ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used
until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your
local dealer.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE
FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN
THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE
PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL
SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED
INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring
code as stated below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed
as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured Brown or Red.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO
THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH
THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR
COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of
AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains
plug fitted and follow the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Figure A

Fuse
(5 ampere)

Figure B

Fuse
(5 ampere)

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR
YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,

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DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN,
MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT
NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS
VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

≥

USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

≥DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK);

THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION!

≥DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A

BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN
ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE
UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE
TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS
AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT
OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

≥

DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION
OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS,
CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

≥DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES,

SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

≥DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used
batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE
CLIMATES.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse cover

This product may receive radio interference caused
by mobile telephones during use. If such interference
is apparent, please increase separation between the
product and the mobile telephone.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug of
the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC
Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from
AC receptacle.

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Table of contents

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Getting
Started

Basic
Operations

Features ..................................................... 2

Caution for AC Mains Lead.......................3

■ Read Me First

Safety precautions ....................................6

Cautions about personal and recorded

data........................................................... 6

HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care....... 7

Accessories .............................................8

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Control reference guide..........................9

STEP1 Speaker location....................12

STEP2 Basic connections.................14

STEP3 Performing QUICK SETUP.... 16

STEP4 Setting the clock....................17

STEP5 Setting the FM radio stations

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presets ..................................18

■ Basic recording to HDD

Before recording......................................25

A brief introduction about recording and

importing from a PC.............................. 25

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About the Gracenote

You can make these kinds of recordings.....26

How recordings work...............................26

Recording modes.................................... 27

Recording from a CD...............................28

Setting the recording mode/recording

method..................................................28

Basic recordings......................................29

database..............25

■ Basic playback

A brief introduction about search and

playback of tracks recorded to

the HDD.................................................. 30

Playing tracks from the HDD.................. 31

Basic playback ........................................ 31

■ Information

Disc handling care ..................................19

Unit care ...................................................19

Discs used with this unit ........................20

About compatible USB devices ............. 23

Utilizing the Start menu ..........................24

Displaying track information.................. 24

Operations during playback.....................31

Searching for tracks in the HDD............. 32

Searching from various playlists.............. 32

Playing a CD or VCD ...............................36

Basic playback ........................................ 36

Selecting and playing tracks from a

commercial music CD ........................... 36

Operations during playback.....................36

Playing DVD-Video, recordable DVD or

DVD-Audio .............................................37

Basic playback

Operations during playback.....................37

Different methods of play for recordable

DVDs..................................................... 38

To play audio from your television

through this unit’s speakers ................38

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■ Basic radio operations

Using the FM radio..................................39

Manual tuning..........................................39

Selecting the preset channels................. 39

■ Advanced recording to HDD

Advanced
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Recording WMA/MP3 on recordable discs

or USB devices ..................................... 40

Basic WMA/MP3 recording..................... 40

Selecting specific WMA/MP3 tracks to

record from recordable discs or USB

devices ................................................. 40

Recording FM radio broadcasts ............ 41

Recording audio from

external devices.................................... 42

Importing WMA/MP3 from a PC ............. 44

Managing data on the HDD .................... 46

Performing conversion and analysis

immediately .......................................... 46

Compressing LPCM tracks to AAC........ 47

Viewing track or HDD information.......... 47

■ Advanced playback

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Playing music or video files on recordable

discs or USB devices ............................48

Playing items in order (Playback Menu) ..48
Playing from the selected item (Navigation

Menu) ....................................................48

Playing HighMATTM discs .........................49

About DivX VOD content .........................49

Play mode settings of tracks recorded on

the HDD...................................................50

Repeat playback ......................................50

Random playback ....................................50

Changing the play range settings ............51

Various playback methods of discs or

data on a USB device............................52

Features for adjusting the video...............52

Switching subtitles and soundtracks........53

Changing the order and speed of play.....53

Other convenient features........................55

Using on-screen menu.............................56

Advanced
Operations

■ Advanced radio operations

Advanced radio operations .................... 59

Setting preset stations automatically.......59

Selecting the preset channels................. 59

Using FM outdoor aerial (optional).......... 59

RDS broadcasting...................................59

■ Editing

Editing playlists.......................................60

Creating a user playlist/adding tracks .....60

Removing tracks from a playlist...............61

Changing the order of a playlist...............61

Changing the name of a playlist.............. 62

Deleting a user playlist ............................63

Adding tracks to “Favorites”.....................63

Removing a track from “Favorites” ..........63

Setting of Music Shuffle information........ 64

Clearing the history for “Most Often Played”

and/or “Recently Ripped” playlists ........64

Deleting tracks........................................ 65

Changing titles.........................................66

Changing a track name manually............66

Changing an artist name or album name

manually................................................66

Searching for track names, artist names and

album names within the Gracenote database
and entering them automatically

Correcting title information obtained from

the Gracenote database .......................67

Dividing and combining tracks on

the HDD ................................................. 68

Dividing tracks .........................................68

Combining tracks.....................................69

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■ VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”

Using the VIERA Link

“HDAVI Control

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” ................... 70

Functions made possible with VIERA Link

“HDAVI Control” are... ..........................70

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■ OPTION port

Operating iPod with this unit..................72

Playing tracks of iPod with the remote

control for this unit.................................73

Recording tracks from iPod to the HDD ..73

Playing audio tracks wirelessly from your

PC with this unit ....................................74

Basic play ................................................75

Playing tracks from your PC with the remote

control for this unit.................................75

Recording wirelessly transmitted tracks to

the HDD ................................................75

■ Convenient functions

Changing audio quality/sound field.......76

Setting the sound effects .........................76

Setting the volume balance.....................76

Setting the Dolby Virtual Speaker ........... 77

Setting the sound effects for digital

broadcasts or satellite receiver .............77

Using the scheduled timer recording

function ..................................................78

Setting the details of the scheduled timer

recording............................................... 78

Selecting the settings for the scheduled

timer recording you want to use............ 79

Using other convenient functions .........80

Setting the sleep timer ............................ 80

Muting the sound..................................... 80

Using headphones .................................. 80

Using the Music Port ...............................80

Backing up HDD data to a PC................. 81

Backing up data recorded to the HDD.....82

Restoring backed up data ....................... 83

For reference: connecting this unit

directly to a PC......................................84

Settings on this unit.................................84

Settings on the PC .................................. 84

Getting Started

Basic Operations

Advanced Operations

■ Changing the unit’s settings

Reference

Changing the settings.............................85

Changing video settings..........................85

Changing other settings ..........................88

■ Optional settings and connections

Optional remote control settings.......... 90

Optional connections............................. 91

To enjoy higher picture quality
Connecting to the set top box, satellite

receiver or video cassette recorder

Connecting to the 5.1 channel amplifier

Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the remote control, but you can perform the
operations on the main unit if the controls are the same.

................. 91

....... 92

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Connecting to the other audio

equipment .............................................93

Other video connections
Network connection

Changing the network settings ............. 96

.......................... 93

................................. 94

■ Useful information

Frequently asked questions................... 97

Messages ................................................ 98

Troubleshooting guide..........................101

Specifications ....................................... 106

Glossary .................................................108

Index ..........................................Back cover

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Safety precautions

Cautions about personal
and recorded data

Placement

Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct
sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and
excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the
cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the
unit’s service life. Do not place heavy items on the unit.

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Do not use high voltage power sources. This can
overload the unit and cause a fire. Do not use a DC
power source. Check the source carefully when setting
the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is used.

AC mains lead protection

Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and
not damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can
cause fire or electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place
heavy items on the lead.

Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling
the AC mains lead can cause electric shock. Do not
handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric
shock.

∫ Indemnity concerning recorded content

Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for
damages directly or indirectly due to any type of
problems that result in loss of recording or edited
content (data), and does not guarantee any content if
recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise,
the above also applies in a case where any type of
repair is made to the unit (including any other non-HDD
related component).

∫ A warning about data management:

This unit records the history of your operations (user
information), and this history includes data such as
track data recorded, user playlist information, and the
various settings you made on this unit.
Depending on where you place this unit, your personal
information could be compromised and used by a third
party.
Use caution and discretion when considering where to
use this unit.
Also note that if this unit is sent for repair, user
information may be checked as well.
To prevent compromising your personal information,
please delete or change all personal user information
before sending in for repair.

Foreign matter

Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can
cause electric shock or malfunction.

Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause
electric shock or malfunction. If this occurs, immediately
disconnect the unit from the power supply and contact
your dealer.

Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They
contain flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed
into the unit.

Service

Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is
interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or
any other problem that is not covered in these
instructions occurs, disconnect the AC mains lead and
contact your dealer or an authorized service center.
Electric shock or damage to the unit can occur if the unit
is repaired, disassembled or reconstructed by
unqualified persons.

Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the
power source if it is not to be used for a long time.

∫ Cautions about disposal or transferring

ownership of this unit

Before disposing or transferring ownership of this unit,
delete all recorded data and user playlist information
(➜ page 89, Delete All Tracks in the Music Collection).
Furthermore, change any settings as necessary.

In the event that user information is changed, lost,
misused, compromised, or any damage or loss occurs
as a result, Panasonic will not accept any responsibility.
Please be aware of this before using this unit.

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HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care

The HDD is a high precision recording instrument and because of its long recording capability and high speed
operation it is a very special device that is easily susceptible to damage.

∫ The HDD is a device that is not built to withstand vibration/shock or dust

Depending on the setup environment and handling of the HDD some content may become damaged and play and
recording may no longer be possible. Especially during operation, do not subject the unit to any vibration, shock, or
remove the AC mains lead from the household mains socket. In the event of a power failure during recording or
play, the content may be damaged.

∫ Back up the HDD periodically

As a precaution for HDD failure, we recommend making a backup of the HDD periodically. However, in some cases
where the HDD is heavily damaged, backups may not be restored.

∫ Immediately request service as soon as you feel there may be a problem with the HDD

If there is an irregularity within the HDD, repetitive strange sounds or distortion (“broken up” audio) may result.
Using the HDD in this condition may worsen the problem and in the worst case the HDD may no longer become
usable. As soon as you notice this type of problem, request service. Recorded content (data) on an HDD that has
become unusable is unrecoverable.

∫ Setup precautions

≥Do not place in an enclosed area where the rear

cooling fan is covered up.

≥Place the unit on a surface that is flat and not

subject to vibration or impact.

≥Do not place on anything that

generates heat like a video
cassette recorder, etc.

≥Do not place in an area often

subject to temperature
changes.
Place in an area where

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condensation does not occur. Condensation is a
phenomenon where moisture forms on a cold surface
when there is an extreme change in temperature.
Condensation may cause internal damage to the unit.

≥Conditions where condensation may occur

–When there is an extreme change in temperature

(moving from a very hot location to a very cold
location, or vice versa, or when subjected to an air
conditioner or when cooled air directly impacts the
unit.) When the HDD (warms during operation) is
subjected to cold air, condensation may form on the
inside of the HDD and may cause damage to the
HDD heads, etc.

–When there is high humidity or a lot of steam in the

room.

–During the rainy season.

In the above situation, without turning the unit on,
let the unit adjust to the room temperature and wait 2–
3 hours until condensation is gone.

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This unit

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∫ While operating

≥Do not move the unit or subject to vibration or

impact. (The HDD may become damaged.)

≥Do not remove the AC mains lead from the

household mains socket, or flip the power breaker

switch.
While the unit is on, the HDD is rotating at high speed.
Sound or movement due to rotation is normal.

∫ When moving the unit

1

Remove the CD.

2

Turn the unit off.

3

After “GOOD-BYE” is finished displaying, remove
the plug from the wall within 2 minutes, or wait
until conversion and analysis is complete to
remove the AC mains lead from the household
mains socket.

4

Once the HDD is no longer rotating and has
come to a complete stop (after waiting about 2
minutes), move the unit carefully so as to avoid
any vibration or shock. (After the power has been
turned off, the HDD will briefly continue to rotate

due to inertia.)
After the power to the unit has been turned off, (unit
enters “Standby Mode”), if there are recorded tracks
that have not yet been converted or analysed, the
HDD will begin conversion and analysis of these
recorded tracks after about 2 minutes.
During conversion/analysis:

≥Do not remove the AC mains lead.
≥If you are using an extension cord and/or power strip

with the standby/on switch, do not switch the power
to off.

Getting Started

Read Me First

∫ Cigarette smoke, etc. causes malfunction

or breakdown

The unit may breakdown if cigarette smoke or bug
spray/vapor, etc. gets inside the unit.

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Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied
accessories.
(Product numbers correct as of
February 2007. These may be subject
to change.)

∏1 Remote control

(N2QAYB000150)

∏2 Remote control batteries

∏1 FM indoor aerial

(RSA0007-L)

∏2 Speaker cables for

front/center speaker

[REEX0720A (White)]
[REEX0720B (Red)]

∏1 Speaker cable for

subwoofer

(REE1402)

∏1 AC mains lead

(K2CT3CA00004)

∏1 Aerial plug adaptor

(K1YZ02000013)

∫ Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

≥For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852
≥

For customers within the Republic of Ireland:
01 289 8333

≥Visit our website for product information

E-mail: [e-mail]

Preparing the remote control

Remote control Batteries

Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the
remote control.

R6/LR6, AA

≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

Do not:

≥mix old and new batteries.
≥use different types at the same time.
≥heat or expose to flame.
≥take apart or short circuit.
≥attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage
which can severely damage the remote control.

Remove the batteries if the remote control is not going
to be used for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark
place.

∫ Use

Aim at the remote control signal sensor, avoiding
obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m directly in front of
the unit.

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

≥

Order accessory and consumable items for your
product with ease and confidence by phoning our
Customer Care Centre Monday-Thursday 9:00am–
5:30pm, Friday 9:30am–5:30pm (Excluding public
holidays).

≥Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering

application at www.panasonic.co.uk

≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
≥All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are

provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.

≥It couldn’t be simpler!
≥Also available through our Internet is direct shopping

for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on

our website for further details.

Interested in purchasing an extended guarantee?
Please call 0870 240 6284 or visit our website

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Your attention is drawn to the fact that the recording
pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or
broadcast material may infringe copyright laws.

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Control reference guide

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1 Turn the unit on (➜ page 16)
2 Select the HDD drive (➜ page 31)

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D Show FUNCTIONS window
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the home theater system and the television
(➜ page 70)

F Show Start menu (➜ page 24)

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H Return to previous screen
I Music shuffle (➜ page 35)
J Show Quick OSD (➜ page 55)
K Register the current track to Favorites (➜ page 63)
L Turn Dolby Virtual Speaker on/off (➜ page 77)
M Set SLEEP timer (➜ page 80)
N Mute the sound (➜ page 80)
O Set the sound effect (➜ page 76)

∫ Using the cursor

≥Select items on menu screens and set items.

Press up, down, left, or right to select an item.
You can also move frame-by-frame (backward/
forward).
While paused, press [2] or [1] (left/right).

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Press [ENTER] to confirm.

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Control reference guide

Main unit

When opening and closing the front
cover, be careful not to touch the
standby/on switch, especially during
recording.

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1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) (➜ page 16)

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or
vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still
consuming a small amount of power.

2 Standby/on indicator

When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply,
this indicator lights up in standby mode and goes out
when the unit is turned on.

3 Disc tray
4 Open/close disc tray (➜ page 11)
5 Select the source

Music Collection ) DVD/CD ) FM ) TV Audio

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6 Skip, Select preset radio stations/channels
7 Stop playback (➜ page 31
8 Start playback (➜ page 31
9 Start recording to HDD (➜ page 29)
: Adjust the volume
; Connector for headphones (➜ page 80)
< Connector for external device (➜ page 80)
= USB terminal (➜ page 23)
> Display (➜ page 11)
? Remote control signal sensor

Rear panel terminals (➜ page 14–

fv

OPTION (= USB (= MUSIC PORT ( AUX

VOLUME

, 36, 37

, 36, 37

15, 91–94

VOLUME

Adjust the volume
of the main unit.

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)

)

∫ If the front cover comes off

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90°

1 Hold rear side of main unit by one hand and

match up left or right side protruding hook on the
cover first with the corresponding slot on the
unit.

2 Push the hook firmly towards the unit until it

clicks into place. Then push the succeeding
hooks one by one until all have clicked into
place.

3 Check that the cover now moves correctly.

≥If it does not, remove it and repeat the above

procedure.

The unit’s display

PRG

USB

PGM

RND

D.MIX

SLP

MONO

CT

DDTS

REC

EQ H.BASS

RDS

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USB

RDSRDS

RDS

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PRG

PRG

PGM

PGM

TGTGTG

RND

RND

D.MIX

D.MIX

SLP

SLP

MONO

MONOSTCT

ST CT

DDTS

DDTS

REC

REC

EQ H.BASS

EQ H.BASS

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1 Lights when connected USB device is ready to use.
2 Lights when disc is ready to use.
3 Lights when the unit outputs progressive video

signal.

4 Program playback indicator (➜ page 53)
5 T: Title number / Track number

G: Group number

53

6 Random playback indicator (➜ page 50,
7 D.MIX i n dicat o r

When off:Down-mixing is possible.
When lit: The disc prevents down-mixing so only the

two front channels can be played.

8 SLEEP indicator (➜ page 80)
9 Radio broadcast display (➜ page 39)

ST: Stereo
MONO: Monaural

: C: Content number

T: Track number

≥Indicators on the front display for functions that this unit does not support will not light.

)

; Dolby Digital indicator

Lights when Dolby Digital decoder is being used.

< DTS indicator

Lights when DTS decoder is being used.

= Timer setting indicator (➜ page 79)

Lights when the scheduled timer recording is set.

> Dolby Pro Logic II indicator (➜ page 77)
? Recording indicator (➜ page 29)
@ Dolby Virtual Speaker indicator (➜ page 77)
A Lights when receiving RDS (radio data system).

(➜ page 59)

B Main display section/Progress indicator (➜ below)
C Equalizer indicator (➜ page 76)
D Repeat play indicator (➜ page 50,
E H.BASS indicator (➜ page 76)

∫ Progress indicator

The progress of the following operations:
–importing MP3/WMA to the HDD
–conversion and analysis of data on the HDD
–compression of data on the HDD
–division/combination of LPCM tracks
–back-up of data from the HDD
–restoring of data to the HDD
is indicated on the unit's display as shown on the right:

54

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12.5% completed

25% completed

37.5% completed

50% completed

100% completed

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How to insert the disc

Press [<OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to open the tray and insert a disc. (Press
the button again to close the tray.)
≥It is not possible to play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the

other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over.

≥[RAM] Remove the disc from its cartridge before use.

Insert label-up.

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QUICK START GUIDE

QUICK START GUIDE

This unit comes equipped with a Dolby Virtual Speaker circuit installed. Using just the front/center speakers, the
subwoofer, and by reproducing acoustic effects very similar to 5.1ch surround, you can enjoy a true “home theater”
experience even within a limited space.

Subwoofer

≥Place to the right or left

of the television, on the
floor, or a sturdy shelf so
that it will not cause
vibration. Leave about
30 cm from the
television.

≥Leave 50 mm (or further)

from the wall.

STEP1 Speaker location

Front/center speaker

≥Outputs the elements of the front and

center speakers. An effect similar to
hearing the audio track from the
center of the TV screen can be
obtained.

≥Leave 70 mm (or more) of space in

between the TV and the speakers
and adjust audio to your liking.

≥Look on the bottom of the speakers to

identify the left and right speakers.

60º

Main unit

How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field. Note the following points:

≥Place speakers on flat, secure bases.
≥Placing speakers too close to floors, walls, and corners can result in excessive bass. Cover walls and windows

with thick curtains.

Use only supplied speakers

Using other speakers can damage the unit, and sound
quality will be adversely affected.
≥Set the speakers up on an even surface to prevent

them from falling. Take proper precautions to prevent

the speakers from falling if you cannot set them up on

an even surface.

Notes on speaker use

≥You can damage your speakers and shorten their

useful life if you play sound at high levels over

extended periods.

≥Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid

damage:

–When playing distorted sound.

–When the speakers are reverberating due to a record

player, noise from FM broadcasts, or continuous
signals from an oscillator, test disc, or electronic

instrument.
–When adjusting the sound quality.
–When turning the unit on or off.

≥Do not touch the netted

area of the speakers.

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DO
NOT

(L)

DO

(R)

If irregular colouring occurs on your television

The front/center speakers are designed to be used
close to a television, but the picture may be affected
with some televisions and setup combinations.

If this occurs, turn the television off for about
30 minutes.

The demagnetizing function of the television should
correct the problem. If it persists, move the speakers
further away from the television.

Caution
≥The main unit and supplied speakers are to be

used only as indicated in this setup. Failure to do
so may lead to damage to the amplifier and/or the
speakers, and may result in the risk of fire.
Consult a qualified service person if damage has
occurred or if you experience a sudden change in
performance.

≥Do not attempt to attach these speakers to walls

using methods other than those described in this
manual.

≥Keep your speakers at least

10 mm away from the system
for proper ventilation.

≥To allow for proper ventilation

and to maintain good airflow
around the main unit, position
it with at least 50 mm of space
on all sides.

≥Do not block the ventilation

holes of the main unit.

Speaker installation options

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∫ Attaching to a wall

You can attach the front/center speakers to a wall.
≥The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 10 kg per screw.

Consult a qualified building contractor when attaching the speakers to a wall. Improper attachment may result
in damage to the wall and speakers.

1 Drive a screw (not included) into the wall. 2 Fit the speaker securely onto the screw(s) by

matching them with the hole(s).
Front/center speaker

‰4.0 mm

‰7.5 to 9.4 mm

24.5 mm

Getting Started

Wall or pillar

4.0 to 6.0 mm

∫ Fitting speaker stands (not included)

Ensure the stands meet these conditions before purchasing them.
Note the diameter and length of the screws and the distance between screws as shown in the diagram.

≥The stands must be able to support over 10 kg.
≥The stands must be stable even if the speakers are in a high position.

Front/center speaker

55 mm

60 mm

Plate thickness
plus 7 mm to
10 mm

5 mm, pitch

0.8 mm

Preventing the speakers from falling over

Preparation

Attach screw eyes (not included) to secure the speakers
to a wall.

Screw eye (not included)

String (not included)

Wall

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Metal screw
holes

For attaching to
speaker stands

Speaker stand

(not included)

§This is one example of configuring speaker stands.

Approx. 150 mm

§

1 Thread the string (not included) through the slot

on the rear of the front/center speakers to
prevent them from falling over.

2 Loop the string through the screw eye and tie

tightly.

≥You will need to obtain the appropriate screw eyes to

match the walls and pillars to which the screw eyes
are going to be fastened.

≥Consult with a qualified housing contractor concerning

the appropriate procedure when attaching to a
concrete wall or a surface that may not have strong
enough support. Improper attachment may result in
damage to the wall or speakers.

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STEP2 Basic connections

Included parts to be used

Speaker cable for

center speakers

subwoofer

Using FM outdoor aerial (optional) (➜ page 59).

≥Look on the bottom of the speakers to identify the left and right speakers.

FM indoor aerialSpeaker cable for front/

Front/center

peaker (R)

Subwoofer

Red

Violet

Speaker cable for front/

center speakers

SPEAKERS

CENTER

(8Ω)

SUB-

WOOFER

(4Ω)

FRONT

RL

(8Ω)

Main unit

(TV)

AV

OUT

OPTION

V.1

DC OUT 5V
500mA MAX

Speaker cable for

subwoofer

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO S-VIDEO

OUTOUT

Y

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

IN(TV) AV OUT

P

B

P

R

(10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX)

L

R

TV IN

White

AUX

LAN

L

R

FM

ANT

75

Ω

Adhesive
tape

Front/center
speaker (L)

FM indoor aerial

Affix this end of
the aerial where
reception is best.

Connecting the speakers and subwoofer to the terminals (1, 2)

Connect the speaker to the terminal that matches the
colour of the speaker connector. (Insert until you hear it
click into place.)

Front/center speaker

White

Red

Red

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Subwoofer

White

Violet

When disconnecting:

Press down on the protruding piece and pull
out.

Protruding piece

Violet

Television (not included)

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AC mains lead

Getting Started

Main unit

AC mains lead

CENTER

(8Ω)

FRONT

RL

(8Ω)



SPEAKERS

SUB-

WOOFER

(4Ω)

AV

(➜ page 38, To play audio from your
television through this unit’s speakers)

21-pin Scart lead

Sound from the television



(not included)

DIGITAL

(TV)

AV

OPTION

V.1

DC OUT 5V
500mA MAX

OPTICAL

IN(TV)

OUT

VIDEO S-VIDEO

OUTOUT

Y

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AV OUT

P

B

P

R

(10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX)

TV IN

AUX

L

L

R

R

FM

ANT

75

Ω

LAN

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NOTE

≥The included AC mains lead is for use with the main unit only.

Do not use it with other equipment. Also, do not use cord for
other equipment with the main unit.

Conserving power

The main unit consumes a small amount of power when it is in standby mode (approx. 0.6 W). To save power
when it is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household mains socket.
You will need to reset some memory items after plugging in the main unit.

∫ To listen to sound from this unit through your television’s speakers

Press and hold [MUTING] until “AV MUTE OFF” appears on the unit’s display.

The audio is output from both the speakers and the television.
To mute sound from this unit’s speakers (➜ page 80)

≥To cancel, press and hold [MUTING] and select “AV MUTE ON”.
≥If the selector is set to “TV Audio”, this function does not work.

∫

For those who want to enjoy higher picture quality and have a TV equipped with an HDMI terminal

∫ For those who have a satellite receiver or VCR (➜ page 92)
∫

For those who want to enjoy 5.1 ch surround sound by connecting with an amplifier or

∫ For those who want to connect this unit with an external device (such as an MP3 player) (➜ page 93)
∫ For those who want to connect to a television with VIDEO terminal or S VIDEO terminal (➜ page 93)
∫ For those who want to connect to a network and import new album/artist information (➜ page 94)

To household
mains socket
(AC 230 to 240V,
50 Hz)

Optional Connections

BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION
FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON
PAGE 3 BEFORE CONNECTION.

(➜ page 91)

receiver (➜ page 92)

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QUICK START GUIDE

QUICK START GUIDE

STEP3 Performing QUICK SETUP

HDD

SELECT

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SETUP

The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make
necessary settings.

Preparation

To display the picture turn on the television and select
the appropriate video input to suit the connections to
this unit.

5 Press [34] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

Setup

 to select and press ENTER

QUICK SETUP

Select the type of TV you have connected.

Standard (Direct View TV)

CRT Projector

LCD TV/Projector

Projection TV

Plasma TV

RETURN to return

6 Press [34] to select the TV Type and press

[ENTER].

Setup

 to select and press ENTER

QUICK SETUP

Select your TV’s aspect ratio

4 : 3

16 : 9

RETURN to return

7 Press [34] to select TV Aspect ratio and press

[ENTER].
4:3: Regular aspect television (4:3)

16:9: Widescreen television (16:9)

Setup

 to select and press ENTER

QUICK SETUP

Select the output combination for the AV
and component terminals.

Video/YPbPr

S-Video/YPbPr

RGB 1/No Output

RGB 2/No Output

Select "YPbPr" for the component terminals
if you want progressive output.

RETURN to return

1 Press [Í].
2 Press [SETUP].
3 Press [34] to select “Setup for Video” and

press [ENTER].

Setup

 to select and press ENTER

QUICK SETUP

Select the menu language.

English

Español

Italiano

Svenska

Français

Deutsch

Nederlands

Polski

RETURN to return

4 Press [34] to select the menu language and

press [ENTER].

Setup

 to select and press ENTER

QUICK SETUP

Use QUICK SETUP to make basic settings.
Would you like to use QUICK SETUP?

Yes

No

RETURN to return

8 Press [34] to select the output combination

for the AV and component terminals, and press
[ENTER].

9 Press [ENTER].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

To change these settings later

Select “QUICK SETUP” in the “Others” menu
(➜ page 87).

∫ To have the unit start up immediately

By setting “Power Off Mode” to “Quick-Start Mode”, this
unit can be started up immediately from standby mode.
1 Press [SETUP].
2Press [34] to select “Other Setup ”.
3Press [34] to select “Power On/Off” and press [1].
4Press [34] to select “Power Off Mode” and press

[ENTER].

5Press [34] to select “Quick-Start Mode” and press

[ENTER].

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NOTE

≥Power consumption during standby will increase when

this unit is set to “Quick-Start Mode”.

QUICK START GUIDE

QUICK START GUIDE

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STEP4 Setting the clock

HDD

SELECT

4 Press [34] to select “Setting the Day and

Time” and press [ENTER].

Setting the Day and Time

Day

Adjusting Time

SUN

- - : - -

Getting Started

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SOUND

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SETUP

Preparation

1 To display the picture turn on the television and

select the appropriate video input to suit the
connections to this unit.

2Press [Í].

1 While stopped

Press [SETUP].

ENTER

RETURN

5 Press [34] to select the “Day” and press

[ENTER]

.

Day

SUN

MON

TUE
WED
THU

FRI

SAT

ENTER

Cancel

6 Press [34] to select the day and press

[ENTER].

7 Press [34] to select “Adjusting Time” and

press [ENTER].

Adjusting Time

0 :00

ENTER

Cancel

8 Press [34] to set the time and press [ENTER].

≥This can be set quickly by pressing and holding

[34].

The clock starts.

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Setup

Setup for Video

Other Setup

ENTER

Main screen

2 Press [34] to select “Other Setup” and press

[ENTER].

3 Press [34] to select “Clock/Timer” and press

[1].

Setup

Remote Control

Clock / Timer

Power On/Off

TV Audio Input

Network

Maintenance

ENTER

Main screen

DVD
VIDEO
HDMI
DISPLAY

Remote Control
Clock / Timer
Power On/Off
TV Audio Input
Network
Maintenance

Setting the Day and Time

Timer Setup

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

NOTE

≥This is a 24-hour clock.
≥Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy.
≥If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected

from the household mains socket, set this again.

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FM Sub Menu

Audio Mode Auto(Stereo)

Set Preset Channel

Erase Preset Channel

Recording Mode LPCM

Auto Track Divide

Auto 5 Minutes

FM Set Preset Channel

CH1 88.10 MHz
CH2 88.50 MHz
CH3 MHz
CH4 MHz
CH5

MHz

88.70

- -

.- -

- - .- -

Preset: CH4

Frequency: 89.90 MHz

Set Preset CH.

QUICK START GUIDE

STEP5 Setting the FM radio stations presets

HDD

CANCEL

CANCEL

MENU PLAYLIST

T

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N

O

R

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T

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Setting preset channels

Up to 30 stations can be set.

Preparation

BAND

SELECT

VOLUME

To display the picture turn on the television and select
the appropriate video input to suit the connections to
this unit.

1 Press [6 5] to select the frequency.
2 Press [SUB MENU].

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FUNCTIONS

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TUNING

TUNING

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MUSIC PORT

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SELECTOR

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OPEN/CLOSE SELECTOR

Radio operations are described mainly with the remote
control.
You can alternatively use the corresponding button on
the main unit.

§1

[O N SELECTOR]

§2

[X TUNING W]

Preparation

1 To display the picture turn on the television and

select the appropriate video input to suit the
connections to this unit.

2Press [Í].
3 Press [TUNER]§1 to switch the selector to “FM”.

3 Press [34] to select

“Set Preset Channel”
and press [ENTER].

4 Press [34] to select

the channel and
press [ENTER].

Repeat steps 2–4 to set other channels.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

Selecting the preset channels

Check that the radio station(s) are correctly set.

Press the numbered buttons to select the channel.

≥To select a 2-digit number

e.g. “12”: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2].

DISC SFC

TG

DVD

CD

PL

DTS

D

MODE

RDS

PRG

AC

APSPTY

Alternatively, press [: 9]
channel.

D.MIX

MONO

SLPSTCT

§2

to select the

SRD

E.

HDCD

H.BASS

W

PGM

2

1

RND

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∫ How to hold a disc

Do not touch the
recorded surface.

DO

DO NOT

∫ Concerning non-cartridge discs

Be careful about scratches and dirt.

∫ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

Wipe with a damp cloth and
then wipe dry.

DO

DO NOT

∫ Handling precautions

≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may

cause disc warping and un-balanced rotation,
rendering it unusable.)

≥Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-

based felt pen. Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard
writing implements.

≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner,

static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥Do not drop, stack, or impact discs. Do not place

objects on them.

≥Do not use the following discs:

–Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers

or labels (rental discs, etc.).
–Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
–Irregularly shaped discs,

such as heart shapes.

≥Do not place in the following

areas:
–In direct sunlight.
–In very dusty or humid areas.
–Near a heater.
–Locations susceptible to significant difference in

temperature (condensation can occur).

≥To protect discs from scratches and dirt, return them

to their cases or cartridges when you are not using
them.

DO NOT

Getting Started

/Information

Unit care

The precision parts in this unit are readily affected
by the environment, especially temperature,
humidity, and dust. Cigarette smoke can also cause
the unit to break or malfunction.

Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth.

≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean

this unit.

≥Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read

the instructions that came with the cloth.

Do not use commercially available lens cleaners as
they may cause malfunction. Cleaning of the lens is

generally not necessary although this depends on the
operating environment.

DO NOT

Do not place the unit on
amplifiers or equipment
that may become hot.

The heat can damage the
unit.

Before moving the unit, ensure the disc trays are
empty. Failure to do so will risk severely damaging

the discs and the unit.

NOTE

Do not obstruct the rear panel’s internal cooling fan.

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Discs used with this unit

Discs that can be recorded to this unit’s HDD ([HDD])

Disc Logo Data type Remarks

Music discs
≥This unit is not compatible with HDCD.

CD [CD]

[CD] / [WMA]

§1

CD-R/RW —

See also “Tips for
making data discs”
(➜ page 22).

§1

/ [MP3]

≥Operation and sound quality of CDs that do

not conform to CD-DA specifications (copy
control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed.

By recording in CD-DA, WMA, or MP3 format,
and closing the session or finalizing

§1

R/CD-RW disc when recording is complete,
you can record tracks from the disc to this
unit’s HDD.

§2

A process that allows play on other
equipment.

§2

the CD-

DVD-RAM

[MP3]

DVD-R/RW

This unit can record only MP3 files on these
recordable DVDs. DVD-R/RW discs need to be
finalized.

≥DVD content cannot be recorded to this unit’s HDD (except for MP3 files in recordable DVD).

Discs that can be played

∫ Commercial discs

Disc Logo

DVD-Video [DVD-V] High quality movie and music discs

DVD-Audio [DVD-A]

VCD [VCD]

Indicated in these

instructions by

Remarks

High fidelity music discs

§

Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video

§

content. To play DVD-Video content, select
“Play as DVD-Video” (➜ page 58, Other
Menu).

Music discs with video
Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)

CD [CD]

Regarding DVD-Audio

Some multi-channel DVD-Audio will prevent down-mixing (➜ page 108, Glossary) of all or part of their contents if
this is the manufacturer’s intention. When playing such discs, or such parts of the disc, unless the number of
connected speakers is the same as the disc’s channel specification, audio will not be output properly (e.g., part of
the audio is missing, multi-channel audio cannot be selected and audio is played in two channels). Refer to the
disc’s jacket for more information.

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Music discs

≥This unit is not compatible with HDCD.
≥Operation and sound quality of CDs that do

not conform to CD-DA specifications (copy
control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed.

∫ Recorded discs (≤: Can be used, —: Cannot be used)

Recorded on a

Disc Logo

DVD recorder, etc.

[DVD-VR]§2[DVD-V]

§4

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]

Recorded on PC, etc.

Necessity

of finalize

§6

DVD-RAM

DVD-R/RW

DVD-R DL

iR/iRW —

iR

DL

CD-R/RW

§1

≤

—

—

≤≤— ≤≤ ≤≤

§3

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—(

—

———

—(

≤ ——— ——

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≤)
≤)

§5

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Not

necessary

Necessary

Necessary

Necessary

Necessary

Necessary

≥It may not be possible to play the discs in all cases due to the type of discs, the condition of the recording, the

recording method and how the files were created (➜ page 22, Tips for making data discs).

§1

This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with CD-DA or Video CD format.
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] This unit also plays HighMAT discs.

§2

Discs recorded on DVD recorders or DVD video cameras, etc. using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format
(a unified video recording standard).

§3

Discs recorded on DVD recorders or DVD video cameras using Version 1.2 of the Video Recording Format (a
unified video recording standard).

§4

Discs recorded on DVD recorders or DVD video cameras using DVD-Video Format.

§5

Recorded using a format different from DVD-Video Format, therefore some functions cannot be used.

§6

A process that allows play on compatible equipment. To play a disc that is displayed as “Necessary”, the disc
must first be finalized on the device it was recorded on.

§7

Closing the session will also work.

§7

Getting Started

Information

∫ Discs that cannot be played

Blu-ray, HD DVD, AVCHD discs, Version 1.0 of DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD, Photo CD,
DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridges, 2.6-GB and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM, and “Chaoji VCD”
available on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107.

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Discs used with this unit

3
3
3
3

∫ Tips for making data discs

Format Disc Extension Reference

≥Compatible compression rate: between 48 kbps and 320 kbps

[WMA] CD-R/RW

DVD-RAM

[MP3]

DVD-R/RW

CD-R/RW

DVD-RAM

[JPEG]

DVD-R/RW

CD-R/RW

DVD-RAM

[MPEG4]

DVD-R/RW

CD-R/RW

DVD-RAM

[DivX]

DVD-R/RW

CD-R/RW

“.WMA”

“.wma”

“.MP3”
“.mp3”

“.JPG”

“.jpg”

“.JPEG”

“.jpeg”

“.ASF”

“.asf”

“.DIVX”

“.divx”

“.AVI”

“.avi”

≥You cannot play WMA files that are copy protected.
≥This unit is not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: a file that contains

the same content encoded at several different bit rates).

≥Sampling frequency and compatible compression rate

:

DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW

11.02, 12, 22.05, 24 kHz (8–160 kbps)

44.1, 48 kHz (32–320 kbps)

CD-R/RW : 8, 11.02, 12, 16, 22.05, 24 kHz (8–160 kbps)

32, 44.1, 48 kHz (32–320 kbps)

≥JPEG files taken on a digital camera that conforms to DCF Standard

Version 1.0 are displayed.
–Files that have been altered, edited or saved with picture editing

software may not be displayed.

≥This unit cannot display moving pictures, MOTION JPEG and other such

formats, still pictures other than JPEG (e.g., TIFF) or play pictures with
attached audio.

≥You can play MPEG4 data [conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF

standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/G.726 audio system]
recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD recorders with this
unit.

≥The recording date may differ from that of the actual date.
≥Plays all versions of DivX video (including DivX

MP3, Dolby Digital or MPEG audio system] with standard playback of
DivX® media files.
Functions added with DivX Ultra are not supported.

≥DivX files greater than 2GB or have no index may not play properly on this

unit.

≥This unit supports all resolutions up to maximum of 720 k480 (NTSC)/

720 k576 (PAL).

≥You can select up to 8 types of audio and subtitles on this unit.

®

6) [DivX video system/

≥If groups were created away from the root like “002

group” in the illustration below, the eighth one onwards
is displayed on the same vertical line in the menu
screen.

≥There may be differences in the display order on the

menu screen and PC screen.

≥This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write.
≥This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.

Naming folders and files (Files
are treated as contents and
folders are treated as groups on
this unit.)

At the time of recording, prefix
folder and file names. This should
be with numbers that have an
equal number of digits, and should
be done in the order you want to
play them (this may not work at

e.g., [MP3]

root

001 group

001

003 group

001 track.mp3
002 track.mp3
003 track.mp3
002 group

001 track.mp
002 track.mp
003 track.mp
004 track.mp

001 track.mp3
002 track.mp3
003 track.mp3

times).

DVD-RAM

≥Discs must conform to UDF 2.0.

DVD-R/RW

≥Discs must conform to UDF bridge (UDF 1.02/

ISO9660).

≥This unit is not compatible with multi-session. The

default session only is played.

CD-R/RW

≥Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for

extended formats).

≥This unit is compatible with multi-session but if there

are a lot of sessions it takes more time for play to start.
Keep the number of sessions to a minimum to avoid
this.

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About compatible USB devices

The USB connectivity enables you to connect and play or record tracks or files from USB mass storage class
devices. Typically, USB memory devices (Bulk only transfer).

∫ Compatible devices

Devices which are defined as USB mass storage class:

–USB devices that support bulk only transfer.
–USB devices that support USB 2.0 full speed.

∫ Playable/recordable formats

Getting Started

Format Extension

[WMA]

“.WMA”

“.wma”

Playable /

Not playable

Recordable /

Not recordable

Reference

Recordable

[MP3]

[JPEG]

[MPEG4]

“.MP3”

“.mp3”

“.JPG”

“.jpg”

“.JPEG”

“.jpeg”

“.ASF”

“.asf”

Playable

See “Reference” for
each format in “Tips
for making data
discs” on page 22.

Not recordable

≥CBI (Control/Bulk/Interrupt) is not supported.
≥Digital Cameras that use PTP protocol or which require additional program installation when connected to a PC

are not supported.

≥A device using NTFS file system is not supported.

[Only FAT 12/16/32 (File Allocation Table 12/16/32) file system is supported].

≥Depending on the sector size, some files may not work.
≥It will not operate with Janus enabled MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) devices.
≥Maximum folder: 400 folders
≥Maximum file: 4000 files
≥Maximum file name: 44 characters
≥Maximum folder name: 44 characters
≥Only one memory card will be selected when connecting a multi-port USB card reader. Typically the first memory

card inserted.

Information

∫ Connecting compatible USB devices

Preparation

Before connecting any USB mass storage device to the unit, ensure that the data stored therein has been backed up.
It is not recommended to use a USB extension cable. The USB device is not recognized by this unit.

OPEN/CLOSE SELECTOR

MUSIC PORT

Main unit

Compatible USB device (not included)

It is not recommended to use a USB
extension cable. The device connected via
the cable will not be recognized by this unit.

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Utilizing the Start menu

By using the Start menu you can access the main functions quickly and easily.

1 Press [START].

Start

Listen

Watch

Import/Record

Setup

ENTER

Main Screen

2 Press [34] to select an item and press [ENTER].

Each sub-level menu is displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions for operation.

Listen:

Play music or receive radio broadcasts

Watch:

Operate DVD playback

Listen

Music Collection

Disc

Tun er

TV Audio

Other Inputs

ENTER

RETURN

Import/Record:

Import/Record music

Import / Record

From Disc

From PC

From Others

From Tuner

ENTER

RETURN

Setup:

Change the unit’s settings, set timer and use other
functions

Setup

Setup for Video

Other Setup

ENTER

Main Screen

DVD
VIDEO
HDMI
DISPLAY

Remote Control
Clock / Timer
Power On/Off
TV Audio Input
Network
Maintenance

Displaying track information

When [MUSIC COLLECTION] is pressed, or while a
track from the HDD is playing, the following screen is
displayed on the television. You can check information
about the track.

Main Screen









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Music Collection > Other Playlists

Mozart

Life with Mozart

Eine Kleine Nacht Musik

 2:45

LPCM

PL

Repeat

REC

&

Track List

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Favorites

Tracks 3 of 12
Total Time 56:00

5:42

1 How the track was selected is displayed
2 Track information
3 Playback status, elapsed playtime, track time
4 Playback range/mode

1

One track

PL

Playlist

PL

All playlists

Repeat play mode

Random play mode

5 The availability and functions for [3421],

[ENTER], [RETURN] is displayed.

6 Timer setting indicator (➜ page 79)

Before recording

A brief introduction about recording and importing from a PC

Recording

This unit can record audio to the internal HDD from a variety of sources including commercial CDs,
radio, music files (WMA/MP3), and audio from externally connected devices (portable digital audio
players, etc.). This unit can also access the Gracenote database to obtain title information for music
CDs, radio broadcasts, or other analogue recordings made with externally connected devices. (For
recording details, see page 26.)

Importing from a PC

You can import WMA/MP3 files from your PC to this unit. This differs from recording because the files
are saved in the HDD in the same format as they are saved on your PC. (LPCM and AAC conversion is
not performed.)

[CD]

Automatically connects to the
Gracenote database and track

Various audio sources

WMA

MP3

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WMA/MP3 file on PC

title information, etc. is obtained
(➜ below).

RECORD

All tracks recorded
are saved as LPCM.
(See page 27.)

Music Jukebox

You can record up to
39,000
Music Jukebox.

§The number of songs

§

songs in the

depends upon various
conditions.

VOLUMEVOLUME

Getting Started

Basic Operations

WMA

MP3

IMPORT

Imported WMA/MP3
files are saved “as-is”
(without conversion)
in this unit’s HDD.

About the Gracenote

The Gracenote

®

database is a database used to search and retrieve CD title information.

®

database

By connecting to the Internet, the unit can access the Gracenote server and obtain the most recent CD
title information. When a CD is inserted or recording from a CD begins, the unit will automatically
search for and obtain information about the inserted CD (➜ page 28).

If this unit is not connected to the Internet:

A portion of the Gracenote database comes pre-installed on this unit, so titles and artist information can
be obtained. Please note however that the newest CD titles, etc. may not be registered yet to the
internal database. This unit has an internal database containing information for approximately 350,000
album titles.

Searching for titles other than on CD:

Using the Gracenote database, information can also be obtained for other types of tracks recorded to
the HDD (➜ page 67, Searching for track names, artist names and album names within the Gracenote
database and entering them automatically).

≥If it takes a long time to access the Gracenote database, check if the unit’s network connection

(➜ page 94) and the network settings (➜ page 96) are correct.

≥Some CDs may have title information that is similar to other CDs. In this case, try obtaining the CD

title information again (➜ page 67), or after recording to the HDD has completed enter the CD title
information manually (➜ page 66).

≥For some CDs, multiple title suggestions will be found, therefore select the appropriate title

(➜ page 67). When you want to change the title, manually make changes after recording to the HDD
is complete (➜ page 66).

This unit

After tracks recorded from sources other than
a CD or WMA/MP3 files imported from a PC
are saved in this unit’s HDD, you can
manually access the Gracenote database to
obtain track title information, etc. (➜ below)

Information/Basic recording to HDD

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Before recording

You can make these kinds of recordings

Recording tracks from a
music CD (CD-DA)
(Commercial CD, Recordable CD)

Recording WMA/MP3 tracks
from recordable discs
(Recordable CD or DVD) or
USB devices

Digital
recording

Analogue
recording

This unit’s HDD

VOLUME

Recording from the FM radio

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Recording from an external
device

recording

Analogue
recording

IMPORTANT

DVD content cannot be recorded to this unit’s HDD (except for MP3 files in recordable DVD).

How recordings work

Tracks are initially recorded to the HDD and saved as LPCM. When the recording mode is set to AAC,
AAC conversion takes place while the unit is in standby mode. In addition to AAC conversion, track
analysis for the “Music Shuffle” function (➜ page 35) also takes place during standby mode.

While the unit is in standby modeInitially recorded as LPCM Track data in the HDD

Analogue

Recording
in LPCM
recording
mode

Recording
in AAC
recording
mode

Audio signal is recorded
(uncompressed)

Record

LPCM

This unit’s
HDD

Converted to AAC and
compressed

LPCM

Analysis
for Music
Shuffle

AAC

LPCM

+

§

AAC

AAC

LPCM data
is deleted

§With LPCM recording mode, AAC data created (XP mode only) is not displayed in the Track List.

∫ About AAC conversion of recorded tracks and Music Shuffle analysis

≥Conversion/analysis is performed when the unit is in standby mode. 2 minutes after the unit is set to

standby mode, conversion/analysis starts and the unit’s display starts to show “_ _ _ _”. Leave the AC
mains lead plugged in. You can also perform conversion/analysis immediately (➜ page 46).

≥This unit usually takes about one-third of the recording time to complete analysis and conversion.

For example, a 60-minute recording will take about 20 minutes to complete conversion and analysis.
(For tracks imported from a PC, time will be shorter as the tracks only need to be analysed.)

≥Tracks can be played even if conversion and analysis is incomplete. However, the same track may

sound slightly different before and after AAC conversion.

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HDD (➜ page 47).

Recording modes

With these settings you can adjust the audio quality when recording tracks to the HDD. Recordings
made with higher bitrates use more space, reducing the total available space on the HDD.

Recording mode

Higher
audio

Recording mode/

bitrate

LPCM Approx. 104 hours

Possible

recording time

Explanation

The audio signal is digitally recorded without
any compression.

quality

AAC(XP)
128 kbps

Approx. 1,230
hours

The audio is initially recorded as LPCM and
converted to AAC when this unit is in standby
mode.

AAC(SP)
96 kbps

Approx. 1,640
hours

AAC is a compression format which
compresses the audio data into a smaller size.
Audio quality and the amount of tracks that can
be recorded will differ depending on the bitrate.

Longer
recording
time

AAC(LP)
64 kbps

Approx. 2,460
hours

Recording mode settings at the time of purchase:

The recording mode for each selector is set to “LPCM” at the time of purchase. The recording mode for
each selector can be set individually (➜ page 28).

If you want to change the recording mode to AAC, please note the following:

Recordings made to this unit are initially recorded in LPCM, and then are converted to AAC. Therefore
if you are making continuous, long recordings, the maximum amount of recordings you can make must
fit within the LPCM limits for maximum possible recording time as described in the chart above. In the
event that you are making many recordings, continue recording after the music data has been
converted to AAC format (➜ page 26, How recordings work).

Basic Operations

NOTE

LPCM audio quality does not exceed the audio quality of the original recording.

Basic recording to HDD

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Recording from a CD
a CD

MUSIC PORT

HDD

CANCEL

CANCEL

STOP

MENU PLAYLIST

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HDDREC

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PLAYMODE

FL DISPLAY

SOUND

OPEN/CLOSE SELECTOR

Setting the recording mode/
recording method

Use the following methods to change the settings
for audio quality of recordings and how recording

SELECT

VOLUME

PLAYPAU S ESTOP

FUNCTIONS

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TUNING

CD HDD

●

VOLUME

is executed.
≥You will also perform this procedure when

recording audio formats other than CD. Items
displayed will change depending on the audio
format used for recording.

1 Press [SUB MENU].

DVD/CD Sub Menu

Obtain CD / Track(s) Title

Recording Mode

Recording Method

Start Recording

AAC(XP)

High-speed Recording

2 Press [34] to select “Recording

Mode” and press [ENTER].

Recording Mode

LPCM

AAC (XP)

AAC (SP)

AAC (LP)

[CD]

This unit digitally records tracks in CD-DA format
from a commercial CD or recordable CD to this
unit’s HDD.
Using the Gracenote database, the unit
automatically searches for the CD title.

Preparation

1 To display the picture turn on the television and

select the appropriate video input to suit the
connections to this unit.

2 Press [Í].
3 Press [DVD] to switch the selector to “DVD/CD”.
4 Insert a disc (➜ page 11).

The unit starts accessing the Gracenote
database and searches for the title information.

POWERED BY

Searching the database.

3 Press

[

34] to select the recording

mode and press [ENTER].

Recording modes (➜ page 27)

[CD[ only

4 Press [34] to select “Recording

Method” and press [ENTER].

Recording Method

High-speed Recording

Listening while Recording

5 Press [34] to select the recording

method and press [ENTER].

High-speed Recording:

Records in high speed (max. 4k).

Listening while Recording:

Audio is recorded at normal speed when
listening while recording to the HDD.

≥A network connection (➜ page 94) is

necessary to obtain CD title information for
the newest releases.

If search results indicate that multiple titles
were found

Press [34] to select the appropriate title and
press [ENTER].

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Basic recordings

On the remote control: press

[¥ HDD REC].

On the main unit: press [¥ CD 1HDD].

To start recording immediately after the
recording mode/recording method settings
(➜ page 28)

After step 5 of “Setting the recording mode/
recording method” (➜ page 28)
1Press [34] to select “Start Recording” and

press [ENTER].

2Press [21] to select “Yes” and press

[ENTER].

Recording of the all tracks on the CD starts.

DVD/CD

Life with Mozart

Mozart

Eine Kleine Nacht Musik

 6:45

AAC(XP)

≥Titles obtained from the Gracenote database will

be applied to the tracks recorded.

≥If the play mode is set to Repeat playback or

Random playback (➜ page 53, 54):
–With [¥ HDD REC] (remote control):

Recording cannot be performed. Turn repeat
and random settings off.

–With [¥ CD 1HDD] (main unit):

Recording of the all tracks of the CD starts.
Repeat and random play settings are
automatically turned off.

To stop recording

Press [∫].
Tracks that are stopped partially through recording
(incomplete recordings) will not be recorded to the
HDD.
≥Additionally, nothing will be recorded if the

current recording is stopped in the index portion
(e.g. when “j0:03” etc. is displayed) between
two tracks.

To select the track to start recording with

[Possible only when the recording method is set to
“Listening while Recording” (➜ page 28, step 5)].
1 Press [TOP MENU], and the track list will be

displayed.

2Press [34] to select the track to start

recording with and press [ENTER].

3Press [¥ HDD REC].

Recording starts from the selected track and
continues to the end of the CD.

High-speed Recording

1 of 12

Stop Recording

10%

To record a track while playing

[Possible only when the recording method is set to
“Listening while Recording” (➜ page 28, step 5)].
While the disc is playing, press [¥ HDD REC].
≥Playback stops, and then restarts from the

beginning of the track being played and records
until the end of the disc.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

NOTE

≥Recordings cannot be paused.
≥No audio can be heard during high-speed

recording.

≥The response to adjustments made to the

volume while recording may be a bit slow,
however this is not an indication of any problem.

≥During high-speed recording, the elapsed time

and status bar shown on-screen may appear to
have stopped, but this is not an indication of a
problem.

≥When listening while recording audio from CDs

that have no intermissions between tracks (e.g.
DJ mix CDs), there may be some distortion
when switching tracks. (However, this has no
effect on the quality of the recording itself.)

≥Recording or play of CDs, etc. with copyright

restrictions that are not in compliance with CD
standards is not guaranteed.

≥Some music CDs have SCMS (Serial Copy

Management System) restrictions. Due to
copyright protection restrictions, these types of
CDs cannot be recorded to the HDD.

TIPS

≥If “The CD has already been recorded.” is

displayed, the unit is trying to record a CD again
that has previously been recorded. Follow the
on-screen menu and select the appropriate
operation.

Add to this Album playlist:

The CD will be recorded and added in the Album
playlist of the CD (which has already been
recorded). If the album title has been changed
since it was recorded first, this item cannot be
displayed.

Record as a New Album:

The CD will be recorded as a different album.
The recorded album will be named “XXXXX
(Name of the Album)~XX (Number)”.

Basic Operations

Basic recording to HDD

Cancel:

Recording will be cancelled.

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A brief introduction about search and playback of tracks
recorded to the HDD

You can easily search for tracks that have been recorded to this unit’s HDD by using a variety of
categories based on your preferences. From the lists created by your search, you can select the tracks
that you want to listen to. These lists that are created are referred to as “Playlists”. Tracks are played
when a selection is made in a playlist. Playlists are classified into the following categories.

∫ Playlists with tracks sorted by basic details (artist, album, track)

These playlists are created using basic details such as artist names or album names. Also you can
search tracks by track names (➜ page 33).

∫ Playlists generated by Music Shuffle function

“Music Shuffle” is a function that automatically decides the feeling or impression of tracks, and then
classifies the track into one of four different groups. If you select a specific group from “Music Shuffle”,
the tracks within the group will appear in a random playlist each time. Depending on the track, some
tracks cannot be classified into any groups of Music Shuffle playlists (➜ page 35).

∫ User-specific playlists (“Other Playlists” in the top menu of Music Collection)

Aside from the playlists created by using basic details (as mentioned above), this unit has some other
special types of playlists such as “User Playlists”, which allow you to arrange any tracks in any order, or
“Most Often Played” playlist, the tracks of which are automatically selected and arranged based on the
frequency of playback. There are other user-specific or automatically arranged playlists like “Favorites”,
“Recently Ripped” and “Analogue Recorded”. For more information about these useful playlists, see
page 34.

Tracks
recorded
to HDD

HDD

Select the playlist Tracks are shown

and select the track

Select a category

Track is played
and enjoy
listening

to search for tracks

≥Artist name
≥Album name
≥Track name

(➜ page 33)

Select a playlist
from Music
Shuffle function

VOLUME

≥Energetic
≥Mellow
≥Relaxing
≥Emotional

Track List (playlist) Main Screen

Music Collection

Eine Kleine Nacht Musik

Fantasia K.397
Le nozze di Figaro, overture
Symphony No.34
Symphony No.35 "Haffner"
Symphony No.40
The Elopement from the Harem
Turkischer Marsch
Six German Dances
Symphony No.36

Play

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RETURN

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Playlist001

MOZART

MOZART
MOZART
MOZART
MOZART
MOZART
MOZART
MOZART
MOZART
MOZART

1 of 10

Music Collection > Other Playlists

Mozart

Life with Mozart

Eine Kleine Nacht Musik

 2:45

LPCM

PL

Repeat

REC

&

Track List

Favorites

Tracks 3 of 12
Total Time 56:00

5:42

(➜ page 35)

User-specific
playlist selection

≥User Playlists
≥Favorites
≥Most Often Played
≥Recently Ripped
≥

Analogue Recorded
(➜ page 34)

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