Panasonic SC-VK31 User Manual

CD Stereo System

Operating Instructions

Model No. SC-VK31

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

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Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.

For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

These operating instructions are applicable to the following system.

		System			SC-VK31
		Main unit			SA-VK31
		Speakers			SB-VK31

Inside of product

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.

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.

WARNING:

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

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Table of contents
Safety precautions ...................................................	3
Supplied accessories ..............................................	3
Placement of speakers ............................................	3
The remote control ..................................................	3
Set-up .......................................................................	4
Front panel controls ................................................	5
CDs ...........................................................................	6
How discs with MP3 differ from CDs ...................	10
The radio: manual tuning ......................................	12
The radio: preset tuning........................................	12
Cassettes ................................................................	13
Sound quality/sound field .....................................	13
Recording ...............................................................	13
Enjoying karaoke ...................................................	14
Optional antenna connections .............................	15
External unit connections .....................................	15
Using an external unit ...........................................	15
Turning the demo function on/off ........................	16
Convenient functions ............................................	16
Auto-off function....................................................	16
Setting the time......................................................	16
Using the timers ....................................................	17
Troubleshooting guide ..........................................	18
Maintenance ...........................................................	18
Specifications ........................................................	19

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 or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

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Safety precautions

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.

Voltage

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.

Power cord protection

Ensure the AC power cord 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 cord.

Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the cord. Pulling the AC power cord can cause electric shock.

Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric shock.

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 power cord 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.

Supplied accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

AC power supply cord ... 1 pc.

AM loop antenna ........

1 pc.

........FM indoor antenna

1 pc.

...................Batteries

2 pcs.

Video connection		Remote control
cable ..........................	1 pc.	transmitter ..................	1 pc.
		(N2QAJB000117)

Placement of speakers

Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right channel orientation is necessary.

If irregular coloring occurs on your television

These speakers are designed to be used close to a television, but the picture may be affected with some televisions and set-up combinations.

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

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

Note

•Keep your speakers at least 10 mm away from the system for proper ventilation.

•You cannot take the front net off the speakers.

The remote control

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•	Insert so	the remote control.
•	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.

•keep together with metallic objects such as necklaces. Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.

If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer.

Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any part of your body.

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

Replace if the unit does not respond to the remote control even when held close to the front panel.

Use

Remote control signal sensor

	30˚	30˚
	Transmission	About 7 meters in front of
	window
		the signal sensor

Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 meters directly in front of the unit.

•Keep the transmission window and the unit’s sensor free from dust.

•Operation can be affected by strong light sources, such as direct sunlight, and the glass doors on cabinets.

Do not:

• put heavy objects on the remote control.		3
•	take the remote control apart.
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Set-up

Connect the AC power supply cord only after all other connections have been made.

Preparation

Twist and pull off the vinyl tip of the antenna wires and speaker cords.

2 AM loop antenna

Stand the antenna up on its base.

4 Video connection cable

1. Connect the video connection cable from the VIDEO OUT terminal of the rear panel of this unit to the VIDEO IN terminal of the TV.

2.Set the VIDEO OUT switch according to the television set to be connected.

PAL : When connecting a PAL system TV. NTSC : When connecting an NTSC system TV.

For details, refer to the operating instructions of TV.

(R)	(L)
	1 FM indoor antenna
	Adhesive tape
	Affix where
	reception is
	best.

5 AC power supply cord

Connector

Appliance inlet

Approx. 6 mm

Insertion of connector

Even when the connector is perfectly inserted, depending on the type of inlet used, the front part of the connector may jut out as shown in the drawing.

However there is no problem using the unit.

Note Note

The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.

For your reference

Information you enter into the unit’s memory, except for time, remains intact for up to a week after the AC power supply cord is disconnected.

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3 Speaker cords

Blue

Black

		Connect the left (L)
Red		side in the same way.

Grey

Red (+)

Black (–)

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2 1

Blue (–)

Grey (+)

Use only the supplied speakers.

The combination of the main unit and speakers provide the best sound. Using other speakers can damage the unit and sound quality will be negatively affected.

Caution

•Use the speakers only with the recommended system. 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 attach these speakers to walls or ceilings.

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Front panel controls

Main unit

DOWN	UP
PREV	SELECT	NEXT
REW		FF
TUNER	CD	PBC
BAND
DISPLAY		STOP
DEMO
DECK 1		DECK 2

TAPE

AUX

Remote control

1AC supply indicator [AC IN]

This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC mains supply.

2Standby/on switch [f/I]

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.

3Display

4 Deck select button [DECK 1/2] ..............................................	13
5 Record button [a REC] .........................................................	14
6 Microphone volume control [MIC VOL] ...............................	14
7 Microphone jacks [MIC 1, 2] ..................................................	14
8 Deck 1 cassette holder .........................................................	13
9 Disc tray
! CD tray open/close button [c OPEN/CLOSE] .......................	6
! CD direct play buttons [1–5] ..................................................	6
# Super sound EQ button [SUPER SOUND EQ] ....................	13
$ Built-in sound equalizer button [SOUND EQ] ......................	13
% Headphones jack [PHONES] ................................................	16
& Deck 2 cassette holder .........................................................	13
Center console
( Tuner/band select button [TUNER, BAND] ..........................	12
) CD skip/search/previous/next, VCD slow advance, tape fast-
forward/rewind, tune/preset channel select, time adjust buttons
[g/REW/3, PREV, 4/FF/f, NEXT] ...................	7, 12, 13
~ Display, demonstration button [DISPLAY, –DEMO] ...........	16
+ Deck 1 open button [c DECK 1] ..........................................	13
, AUX button [AUX] ..................................................................	15
- Volume control [VOLUME DOWN, UP] .................................	14
. CD play/pause, select button [:/J CD, SELECT] .................	6
/ Stop/program clear, PBC on/off button [L STOP, PBC] ....	6, 7, 13
: Deck 2 open button [c DECK 2] ..........................................	13
; Tape play/direction button [; : TAPE] ...............................	13

Buttons such as 2 function in exactly the same way as the
buttons on the main unit.
< Sleep timer + Auto off button [SLEEP, –AUTO OFF]	.... 16, 17
= Multi screen button [MULTI-SCREEN] ...................................	9
> Disc button [DISC] ..................................................................	7
? Program button [PROGRAM] .....................................	8, 11, 12
@ Time access button [TIME ACCESS] .....................................	9
[ Play mode select button [PLAY MODE] ........................	8, 11-14
\ Repeat button [REPEAT] ........................................................	7
] On-screen display button [OSD] ............................................	7
^ Tuner/band select, AUX button [TUNER/AUX] ..............	12, 15
_ CD pause button [J PAUSE] ..................................................	6
{ Zoom button [ZOOM] ..............................................................	7
| CD display button [CD DISP] ...........................................	7, 10

}CD skip/search/previous/next, album skip, preset channel select, time adjust buttons

[g f, ALBUM , PREV 3 NEXT 4] ....... 7-9, 11, 12, 16

VShift button [SHIFT]

To use functions labeled in orange:

																												While pressing [SHIFT], press the corresponding button.
																												0 Muting button [MUTING] .......................................................		16
																												1 Dimmer + Play timer/record timer button
																												[DIMMER, rPLAY/REC] ...................................................		16, 17
																												2 Clock/timer button [CLOCK/TIMER] ................................		16, 17
																												3 Video index buttons [ V-INDEX	] ...................................	9
																												...................................Resume play button [RESUME PLAY]		7
																												5 Return button [ ]		7, 10
																												6 Key control buttons [KEYCON, ,	]	15
																												7 Numbered buttons [X10, 1–9, 0] ..............................		6-9, 11, 12
																												8 CD play, select button [: CD, SELECT]		6-10
																												9 Karaoke button [KARAOKE]		14
																												! Cursor buttons [8, 9, ;, :]/Enter button [ENTER] ....		7, 10, 11, 13
																												Echo button [ECHO] .............................................................		15
																												# Tape fast-forward/rewind, manual tuning, VCD slow
																												advance buttons [( ), REW FF] ..............................		7, 12
																												$ Built-in sound equalizer/manual EQ button
																															5
																												[SOUND EQ, –MANUAL EQ] ..................................................		13

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CDs

CD selection

Disc type

Logo

Indication in these

operating instructions

Video CD

VCD 1.1

(version 1.1)

Operated

in the same way as audio

CDs, these CDs allow playback of

video pictures as well as sound, but

they are not equipped with PBC\.

Video CD

VCD 2.0

(version 2.0)

Equipped with PBC\, these CDs allow

playback of menus on the TV screen

as well as high resolution still pictures.

You can use functions described for

video CD version 1.1 by turning

PBC off (see page 7)

CD

CD

MP3

–

Discs recorded with MP3

\PBC (Playback control)

PBC is a signal recorded on version 2.0 CDs that enables you to control playback. It makes video enjoyment more interesting by allowing you to interact with the system via menus, search functions or other typically computer-like operations.

Do not:

•use irregularly shaped CDs.

•attach extra labels and stickers.

•use CDs with labels and stickers that are coming off or with adhesive exuding from under labels and stickers.

•attach scratch proof covers or any other kind of accessory.

•write anything on the CD.

•clean CDs with liquids. (Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.)

•use CDs printed with label printers available on the market.

XXXX XXXX XXXXX

XXXX XX

XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX

x
x xxxx		x
xxxxxxxxxxxxx		xxxxxx
xx	xxxxx xx
	x	xxxx x

x

x x

xx

xx

x

x

To prevent damage

Always observe the following points:

•Load only 1 CD on the tray.

•Load CDs as shown in the figure.

An adaptor is not needed with 8 cm CDs (singles).

8 cm CD	XXX	XXX
		XXXX
		XXXX
	XXXXXXXX
	XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
	XXXXXXXXX	XXXX
	XXXX

12 cm CD

• Set the system on a flat, level surface.

• Always unload all CDs before moving the unit.

• Always stop the changer before loading or changing CDs. You cannot change CDs while a disc is playing.

Do not:

•set the unit on top of magazines, inclined surfaces, etc.

•move the unit while a tray is opening/closing, or when loaded.

•put anything except a CD in the tray.

•use cleaning CDs or CDs which are badly warped or cracked.

•disconnect the AC power supply cord from the household AC outlet during disc changing operation.

This unit can play CD-DA (digital audio), MP3 and video CD format CD-R and CD-RW that have been finalized (a process that enables players to play CD-R and CD-RW) upon completion of recording. It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the

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Basic play

	3
PREV,
NEXT	PBC
	SELECT
	SHIFT

PAUSE

REW,

FF

VCD 2.0

You can use menus displayed on the TV screen to control playback when running interactive software.

VCD 2.0 VCD 1.1

Preparation:

Turn the television on, select video input with the television input switch.

1Press [c OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray.

The unit comes on.

2Set a CD in the tray. (Label must face upward.)

To continue loading CDs in the other trays

Press [1]–[5] to select the required tray and press [c OPEN/ CLOSE] to open the tray.

Press [c OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray.

3Press [1]–[5] to select the desired disc.

(Alternatively, you can press [:/J CD] if the current disc is your

desired CD.)

Current disc indicator

VCD 1.1 CD

The track number and its elapsed playing time are shown.

VCD 2.0

The menu screen appears on the TV (with some discs, it may not appear immediately). The menu screens that appear may differ depending on the disc.

Some software may display the menu screen after animated or still screens have been played.

VCD 2.0

4Press the numbered buttons on the remote control to select the menu item.

To select 1–9, press the corresponding numbered button.

To select a two-digit number, press [h10], and then the two numbers you want.

For example:

Menu item 10 : [h10] [1] [0] Menu item 25 : [h10] [2] [5]

A different menu is displayed or animated/still screens are played.

High-precision still screens are also automatically distinguished and played.

Use the CD Play Mode function’s ALL-DISC mode to play CDs in

succession. ( VCD 1.1 CD A page 8) ( MP3 A page 11)

To stop

Press [L STOP].

The total number of tracks and total playing time are shown.

To pause

VCD 1.1		CD		MP3			Main unit: Press [:/J CD] during play.
										Remote Control: Press [ J PAUSE]
VCD 2.0		VCD 1.1				CD			MP3
										during play.

Press [:/J CD] on the main set or [: CD] on the remote control to resume play.

“” indication

It indicates current disc has 16 or more tracks.

One touch play

During standby mode and when a CD is loaded, press [:/J CD] or [1]–[5].

The unit comes on and play starts.

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How to work with menus VCD 2.0

Menus vary with the software. Press the buttons in response to what appears on the TV and in accordance with the CD’s instructions.

(Example)

To select a menu	Press the numbered buttons on the remote
item	control to select the menu item.
	To select track 10 or over, press [X10]
	then the two digits.
To move to the	Press [NEXT] or [PREV].
next/previous item
To make a selection	Press [SELECT].
during PBC playback
(Depending on disc)
To return to the	Press [SHIFT] + [ ] on the remote control.
previous menu
To quit menu play	While in stop mode
	Press [PBC]. “ PBC OFF” appears on the display.

VCD 2.0 VCD 1.1

To advance in While paused

slow motion Hold down [4/FF/f] (Press [) FF] on the remote control.)

VCD 1.1 CD MP3

To skip forward/						Press [g/REW/3] (backward) or
backward						[4/FF/f] (forward) during play.
VCD 2.0		VCD 1.1			CD
To search						Hold down [g/REW/3] (backward) or
forward/						[4/FF/f] (forward) (Press [( REW] or
backward						[) FF] on the remote control) during play.

Note

•The search speed increases up to 4 steps.

•The slow motion advance speed decreases up to 3 steps.

•Sound may not be issued during use of the search function when video CDs are played in menu operation.

•When slide show-type (continuous changing of still screens) video

CD software is played in menu operation, fast-forwarding or rewinding of the CD may not be possible.

•During 1-RANDOM or A-RANDOM play (A page 8), you cannot skip to tracks already played.

•During program play, 1-RANDOM or A-RANDOM play (A page 8) you can search only within the track.

Resume play

VCD 1.1 CD

Remote control only

This function allows you to resume CD playback (A page 6) from the point it was stopped at, even if the unit was turned off.

Press [SHIFT] + [RESUME PLAY] in the stop mode.

Note

Resume does not work if the tray is opened or changed, or during program, 1-Disc Random or All-Disc Random modes.

Zoom function

VCD 2.0 VCD 1.1

Remote control only

Use the zoom function to expand a portion of the picture on your screen.

1While paused Press [ZOOM].

The screen will expand a portion of the picture.

2Press [8, 9, ;, :] to view different portions of the picture.

To exit zoom function

Press [ZOOM].

DISC [1] – [5]

RESUME PLAY

REPEAT

OSD

ZOOM

, ,,

CD DISP

SHIFT

Direct access play

VCD 1.1 CD MP3

Remote control only

1Press [DISC] and (within 10 seconds) [1]–[5] to select the disc.

2Select the track with the numbered buttons.

To select track 10 or over, press [X10] then the two digits.

Play starts from the selected track.

Note

You cannot use this function with 1-RANDOM or A-RANDOM mode.

Television OSD indicators (On Screen Display)

VCD 2.0 VCD 1.1 MP3

Remote control only

OSD displays the CD operation, mode, and display information on a television screen.

Press [OSD].

Every time you press the button:

OSD ON ↔ OSD OFF

Note

OSD indicators differ depending on video CD software.

CD display

VCD 1.1 CD

Remote control only

You can display the remaining play time of the current track.

Press [CD DISP] during play or pause.

Every time you press the button:

Elapsed play time ↔ Remaining play time

Repeat play

VCD 1.1 CD MP3

Remote control only

Press [REPEAT] during play.

“” is displayed.

Note

You can use repeat mode with program play and CD play mode functions.

VCD 1.1 CD (A page 8)

MP3 (A page 11)

To cancel repeat play

Press [REPEAT] to clear “”.

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CDs

To listen to specific CDs and tracks (CD Play Mode function)

VCD 1.1 CD

Remote control only

Preparation: Press [: CD] and then [L CLEAR].

1Press [PLAY MODE] to select the desired mode.

Every time you press the button:

ALL-DISC 1-SONG 1-RANDOM A-RANDOM

			1-DISC
ALL-DISC:		Plays all loaded discs in succession from the
		selected disc to the final disc \.
1-SONG:		Plays one selected track on the selected disc.
1-RANDOM: Plays one selected disc in random order.
A-RANDOM: Plays all loaded discs in random order.
1-DISC:		Plays one selected disc.

(The original display is restored in about 2 seconds.)

Proceed to step 4 when you selected A-RANDOM in step 1.

2Press [DISC] and (within 10 seconds) [1]–[5] to select the disc.

The CD starts.

3Only when you selected “1-SONG” in step 1

Select the track with the numbered buttons.

To select track 10 or over, press [X10] then the two digits. Play starts from the selected track.

4Only when you selected “A-RANDOM” in step 1

Press [: CD] to start play.

To stop play

Press [L CLEAR].

When playback ends

The current play mode will be retained.

\ Final disc

For example, if play starts from disc 4, disc 3 will be the “final disc”. Order of progression: Disc 4z5z1z2z3

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Program play

VCD 1.1 CD

You can program up to 24 tracks.

Remote control only

Preparation: Press [: CD] and then [L CLEAR].

1Press [PROGRAM].

“PGM” appears.

2Press [DISC] and (within 10 seconds) [1]–[5] to select the disc.

3Select the tracks with the numbered buttons.

To select track 10 or over, press [X10] then the two digits.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program other tracks.

4Press [: CD] to start play.

To exit program mode

Press [PROGRAM] in the stop mode. (You can replay your program by pressing [PROGRAM] then [: CD].)

To cancel

Press [L CLEAR] in the stop mode. “CLEAR” is displayed.

To check program contents

Press [g 3] or [f 4] while “P” is displayed.

Every time you press the button, the track number and program order are displayed.

To add to the program

Do steps 2 and 3 while “P” is displayed.

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To find a particular scene using a video index number

VCD 1.1

Remote control only

A particular scene in a track you want to watch can be located by selecting a video index number.

Check the user’s manual or other material for information on whether video CD software contains video index numbers.

Press [SHIFT] + [V-INDEX () or ()] in the play mode to select the video index number.

Play starts at the video index selected.

Note

With some discs, it may not be possible to make a video index search with the motion picture.

To find a particular scene using the time (TIME ACCESS)

This function allows you to specify a time in the current track and begin play from that point.

VCD 1.1 CD

Remote control only

Preparation:

Make sure OSD is on (A page 7).

1Press the numbered buttons to select the desired track number.

That track will start playing.

2Press [SHIFT] + [TIME ACCESS].

The track duration appears on the TV screen.

3Press the numbered buttons to enter the time of the desired part.

Example:

22:40 : [2] [2] [4] [0] 00:25 : [0] [0] [2] [5] Play starts from the selected time.

Note

The time to be entered should be a portion of the current track time. If, for example, you are playing track 2, and you enter “0:25”, play begins from 25 seconds into track 2.

To cancel this function

Press [SHIFT] + [TIME ACCESS] again.

Note

You cannot use time access in program, 1-Disc Random and All-Disc Random modes.

Multi screen functions

VCD 1.1

Remote control only

There are two multi-screen modes:

DISC MULTI-SCREEN and TRACK MULTI-SCREEN.

Disc multi screen

This function divides the screen up into several parts and displays the picture from each of the tracks. You can select the track you want from the various pictures on the screen.

Preparation:

Make sure OSD is on (A page 7).

1(While playback is stopped)

Press [SHIFT] + [MULTI-SCREEN].

Track 1 will first be played back for a few seconds, then will be displayed as a still picture. The same will then happen for the following tracks. Up to 9 tracks will be displayed on the screen at a time.

To display subsequent tracks:

Press [f 4].

To display previous tracks: Press [g 3].

To cancel the multi-screen mode: Press [L CLEAR].

2Press the numbered buttons to select the desired track number.

That track will start playing. The number of the selected track is displayed on the unit’s display.

For your reference:

If you press [: CD] or press [SHIFT] + [MULTI-SCREEN] as a track is being displayed as in step 1, that track will start playing.

Note

You cannot use disc multi screen in program, 1-Disc Random and

All-Disc Random modes.

Track multi screen

A track is divided into 9 sections and those sections are shown on the multi screen. Playback can then be started from the section of your choice.

(During playback)

1Press [SHIFT] + [MULTI-SCREEN].

The beginning five second segment of the track is played back, then the last frame of the segment is displayed on the multi screen.

To cancel the multi-screen mode: Press [L CLEAR].

2Press the numbered buttons to select the desired section of the track.

Playback begins from that section.

For your reference:

If you press [: CD] or press [SHIFT] + [MULTI-SCREEN] as a track is being displayed, playback begins from that section.

Note
You cannot use track multi screen in program, 1-Disc Random and	9
All-Disc Random modes.

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How discs with MP3 differ from CDs

This unit can play MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW with a computer.

Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as albums.

This unit can access up to 999 tracks, 195 albums and 20 sessions.

When making MP3 files to play on this unit

Disc format

Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats).

File format

MP3 files must have the extension “.MP3” or “.mp3”.

To play in a certain order		Example:
Prefix the folder and file names with 3-digit		root
numbers in the order you want to play them.					001
Files may not be recorded in numbered order if								001.mp3
the prefixes have different numbers of digits.
								002.mp3
								003.mp3
For example: 1????.mp3, 2????.mp3, 10????.mp3.
However, some writing software may also
cause recording to occur in a different order.				002				001.mp3
MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology
								002.mp3
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson								003.mp3
multimedia.

Limitations on MP3 play

•This unit is not compatible with packet-write format.

•When both MP3 and CD-DA data is recorded on the disc over a number of sessions:

•If the first session contains MP3 recordings, the unit will play from the MP3 made in that session till the session before the first CD-DA recordings.

•If the first session contains CD-DA recordings, the unit will play only the recordings made in that session. The subsequent sessions will be ignored.

•Maximum number of displayable characters: Album/track title: 21

ID3 title/artist name: 24

Text data that the unit doesn’t support cannot be displayed.

(ID3 is a tag embedded in MP3 track to provide information about the track.)

•You cannot use 1-RANDOM play, A-RANDOM play, search function, and time access function.

•Some MP3 may not be played due to the condition of the disc or recording.

•Recordings will not necessarily be played in the order you recorded them.

File format indicator

“.MP3”: Indicates the disc contains MP3 files

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SHIFT

Using menus to play MP3 discs

Remote control only

Preparation:

1.Turn the television on, select the video input with the television input switch.

2.Select the desired disc (A page 6).

1 An album list appears.

R O O T
0 0 1 E N G P O P		Album name
0 0 2	E N G J A Z Z
0 0 3	E N G R N B
0 0 4 E N G M U S I C A L
0 0 5 E N G S O U N D T R AC K
PAG E 0 1 / 1 2

Press [8 , 9] to select an album and press [ENTER].

2 A track list appears.
Current album
				0 0 2 E N G JA Z Z
name											Track name
				0 0 1 C R Y M E A		R I V E R
				0 0 2 E A S T O F T H E S U N
				0 0 3 I ' V E G O T Y O U
				0 0 4 H E A V E N
				0 0 5 R A I N B O W
				P A G E 0 1 / 0 7
Press [8 , 9] to select a track and press [: CD].
Play starts.
ID3 title name				0 0 2 E N G JA Z Z
				R A I N B OW							ID3 artist
				JA M E S H E N S O N
				0 0 1 C R Y M E A		R I V E R					name
				0 0 2 E A S T O F T H E S U N
				0 0 3 I ' V E G O T Y O U
				0 0 4 H E A V E N
				0 0 5 R A I N B O W
			P A G E 0 1 / 0 7

To stop play

Press [L CLEAR].

To return to album list while in track list

Press [SHIFT] G [ ].

CD display for MP3

Remote control only

During play or pause

Press [CD DISP] to select a desired CD display mode.

Every time you press the button:

Track Name Album Name

Elapsed Time

If you press the button when the track or album name is scrolling : The next display will be shown.

ends scrolling : The current display will be shown again.

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CD play mode function for MP3

Remote control only

Preparation: Press [: CD] and then [L CLEAR].

1Press [PLAY MODE] to select the desired mode.

Every time you press the button:

ALL-DISC → 1-SONG → 1-DISC

↑

ALL-DISC: Plays all loaded discs in succession from the

	selected disc to the final disc \.
1-SONG:	Plays one selected track on the selected disc.
1-DISC:	Plays one selected disc.

(The original display is restored in about 2 seconds.)

2Press [DISC] and (within 10 seconds) [1]–[5] to select the disc.

The CD starts.

3When you selected “1-SONG” in step 1

Press [SHIFT] µ [ALBUM ( or)] to select the album.

Play starts from the first track of the selected album.

4When you selected “1-SONG” in step 1

Press [f 4] or [ g 3] to select a track and press [: CD].

Play starts.

To stop play

Press [L CLEAR].

When playback ends

The current play mode will be retained in memory until it is changed even if the unit is turned off.

\ Final disc

For example, if play starts from disc 4, disc 3 will be the “final disc”. Order of progression: Disc 4z5z1z2z3

Note

You cannot use program mode together with CD Play Mode function.

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SHIFT

Program play for MP3

You can program up to 24 tracks.

Remote control only

Preparation:

1.Turn the television on, select the video input with the television input switch.

2.Select the desired disc (A page 6)

3.Press [L CLEAR].

1An album list appears.

Press [PROGRAM].

2Press [8 , 9] to select an album and press [ENTER].

3A track list appears.

Press [8 , 9] to select a track and press [ENTER] to add it to the program.

Repeat this step to program other tracks.

To program from another album

1.Press [SHIFT] + [ ].

2.Do steps 2~3.

4Press [: CD] to start play.

To exit program mode

Press [PROGRAM] in the stop mode. You can replay your program by pressing [PROGRAM] then [: CD].

You can do the following while “P” is displayed

•To check program contents

Press [f 4] or [g 3].

Every time you press the button, the track number and program order are displayed.

•To add to the program

While checking program contents Press [ENTER].

Do steps 2-3.

•To clear all tracks

Press [L CLEAR].

Note

•You cannot program more than one disc for MP3.

•You cannot program CD-DA tracks together with MP3 tracks.

•The program memory is cleared when you change a disc or open the CD tray.

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The radio: manual tuning

3	3

1Press [TUNER, BAND] to select band.

The unit comes on.

Every time you press the button: FM ↔ AM

2Press [PLAY MODE] on the remote control to select “MANUAL”.

Every time you press the button:

MANUAL ↔ PRESET

3Hold down [g/REW/3] or [4/FF/f] for a moment to search for a station.

The frequency stops when it finds a clear station.

To stop during the process, press [g/REW/3] or [4/FF/f].

Under excessive interference, a station may not be found.

Press [g/REW/3] or [4/FF/f] repeatedly to tune step-by- step.

“TUNED” is displayed when a radio station is tuned.

“ST” is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being received.

If noise is excessive in FM

Remote control only

Hold down [PLAY MODE] to display “MONO”.

Monaural sound is selected and noise reduces when reception is weak.

Hold down [PLAY MODE] again to cancel the mode. “MONO” is also cancelled if the frequency is changed.

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The radio: preset tuning

Remote control only

There are two methods of pre-setting stations.

Automatic presetting : All the stations the tuner can receive are preset.

Manual presetting : You can select the stations to preset and the order they are preset in.

Up to 15 stations each can be set in the FM and AM bands.

Preparation:

Press [TUNER/AUX] to select “FM” or “AM”.

Automatic presetting

Do the following once each for FM and AM.

Preparation: Tune to the frequency where pre-setting is to begin.

Hold down [PROGRAM] until the frequency changes.

The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the channels in ascending order. When finished, the last station memorized is tuned in.

Manual presetting

Pre-set the stations one at a time.

1Press [PROGRAM] then press [( REW] or [) FF] to tune to the desired station.

2Press [PROGRAM] then press [g 3] or [f 4] to select a channel.

3 Press [PROGRAM].

The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is preset in that channel.

Selecting channels

Press the numbered buttons to select the channel.

To enter channel 10 or over, press [>10], then the two digits.

OR

1 Press [PLAY MODE] to select “PRESET”.

2 Press [g 3] or [f 4] to select the channel.

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