Pioneer DVH-P4100UB User Manual

DVD RDS RECEIVER
DVH-P4100UB
Operation Manual
English
Contents
Thank you for purchasing this PIONEER product.
Please read through this manual before using the product for the first time, to en­sure proper use. After reading, please keep the manual in a safe and accessible place
Be sure to read this
! DVD video disc region numbers 6 ! When an operation is prohibited 7 ! Handling guideline of discs and player 68
Before You Start
To ensure safe driving 5 Information for users on collection and
disposal of old equipment and used batteries 5
About this unit 5
– DVD video disc region numbers 6 About this manual 6 Visit our website 6 In case of trouble 6 Features 6
– About DivX 7 When an operation is prohibited 7 Protecting your unit from theft 7
Removing the front panel 8
Attaching the front panel 8
Use and care of the remote control 8
Installing the battery 8
Using the remote control 8
Operating this unit
Whats what 9
Head unit 9
Remote control 11
Display indication 13
Basic Operations 14
Power ON/OFF 14
Selecting a source 14
Adjusting the volume 15
Tuner 15
Basic Operations 15
Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies 15
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Switching the RDS display 16Receiving PTY alarm broadcasts 16Introduction to advanced
operations 16
– Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 17
Tuning in strong signals 17Selecting alternative frequencies 17Receiving traffic announcements 18
Built-in DVD player 19
Basic Operations 19Basic playback controls 20Switching the media file type 20Operating the DVD menu 20PBC playback 20Playing DivX® VOD content 21CM skip/CM back 21Resume playback (Bookmark) 21Specifying title 22Specifying track 22Searching for the part you want to
play 22
– Changing audio language during
playback (Multi-audio) 22
– Changing the subtitle language during
playback (Multi-subtitle) 23
– Changing the viewing angle during
playback (Multi-angle) 23
Frame-by-frame playback 24Slow motion playback 24Return to the specified scene 24Automatic playback of DVDs 24Displaying text information 24Selecting titles from the title list 25Selecting files from the file name
list 25
– Selecting tracks from the track title
list 26
Contents
– Introduction to advanced
operations 26
Selecting a repeat play range 26Playing tracks/files in random
order 27
Scanning folders and tracks 27Selecting audio output 28Pausing playback 28Selecting the play mode 28Using advanced sound retriever 28Rotating the displayed picture 29Switching the information display 29
USB portable audio player/USB memory 30
Basic Operations 30Switching the media file type 31Selecting a file directly in the current
folder 31
Displaying text information 31Selecting files from the file name
list 31
– Introduction to advanced
operations 31
– Switching the information display 32
iPod 33
Basic Operations 33Browsing for a song/video 33Displaying text information on
iPod 34
– Introduction to advanced
operations 34
– Playing songs/videos in a random order
(shuffle) 35
– Playing all songs/videos in a random
order (shuffle all) 35
– Playing songs related to the currently
playing song 36
– Operating this units iPod function
from your iPod 36
Changing audiobook speed 36
Changing the screen mode 37Information display 37
Audio Adjustments 37
Introduction of audio adjustments 37Using balance adjustment 38Using the equalizer 38Adjusting equalizer curves 38Adjusting loudness 39Adjusting source levels 39
Setting up the DVD player 40
– Introduction of DVD setup
adjustments 40
Setting the subtitle language 40Setting the audio language 40Setting the menu language 41Setting the on screen display
language 41
Setting the character set 41Setting the angle icon display 41Setting the aspect ratio 42Setting the slide show interval 42Setting the parental lock 42Setting the DivX subtitle file 43Setting for digital output 44Displaying your DivX® VOD
registration code 44
– Setting the down sampling output 44
Initial Settings 45
Adjusting initial settings 45Setting the FM tuning step 45Switching Auto PI Seek 45Switching the auxiliary setting 45Switching the sound muting/
attenuation 46
Setting the AV input 46Selecting the illumination color 47Switching the ever scroll 47Multi language display setting 47
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– Setting the display connection on or
off 48
Correcting distorted sound 48
Resetting the audio functions 48
Other Functions 49
Using the AUX source 49
Switching between digital and
analog 50
Using the external unit 50
Using the PGM button 51
Available accessories
Bluetooth adapter 52 Digital Signal Processor 52
Introduction of DSP adjustments 52
Using balance adjustment 53
Using the position selector 53
Using the Dolby Pro Logic II 54
Using the sound field control 54
Using the down-mix function 55
Using the dynamic range control 55
Using the direct control 55
Adjusting source levels 55
Using the auto-equalizer 56
Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment
and auto-equalizing) 56
Setting the speaker setting 58
Selecting a cross-over frequency 59
Adjusting the speaker output
levels 59
– Adjusting the speaker output levels
using a test tone 60
Using the time alignment 60
Using the equalizer 61
Handling guideline of discs and player 68 DVD discs 68 DVD-R/DVD-RW discs 68 AVCHD recorded discs 69 CD-R/CD-RW discs 69 Dual Discs 69 Compressed audio compatibility 70 Handling guideline and supplemental
information 70
– Compressed audio files on the
disc 70
– USB audio player/USB memory 70
Example of a hierarchy 71
– The sequence of audio files on the
disc 71
– The sequence of audio files on USB
memory 71 iPod compatibility 72 About handling the iPod 72
– About iPod settings 72 JPEG picture files 72 DivX video files 73
– DivX compatibility 73 Russian character chart 73 Language code chart for DVD 74 Copyright and trademark notice 75 Terms 77 Specifications 80
Additional Information
Troubleshooting 63 Error messages 65 Understanding auto TA and EQ error
messages 67
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Before You Start
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To ensure safe driving
WARNING
! To avoid the risk of accident and the potential
violation of applicable laws, the front DVD or TV (sold separately) feature should never be used while the vehicle is being driven. Also, rear displays should not be in a location where they are visibly distracting to the driver.
! In some countries or states the viewing of
images on a display inside a vehicle even by persons other than the driver may be illegal. Where such regulations apply, they must be obeyed and this units DVD features should not be used.
! NEVER install the display in a location that
enables the driver to watch the DVD or Video CD while driving.
When you park your car in a safe place and apply the parking brake, the picture appears on the screen.
Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment and used batteries
(Symbol for equipment)
These symbols on the products, packa­ging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recy­cling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation.
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable re­sources and prevent any potential negative ef­fects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropri­ate waste handling. For more information about collection and re­cycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.
These symbols are only valid in the Eur­opean Union.
For countries outside the European Union:
If you wish to discard these items, please con­tact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
Before You Start
(Symbol examples for batteries)
About this unit
The tuner frequencies on this unit are allo­cated for use in Western Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. Use in other areas may result in poor reception. The RDS (radio data system) function operates only in areas with FM stations broadcasting RDS sig­nals.
CAUTION
! Do not allow this unit to come into contact
with liquids. Electrical shock could result. Also, damage to this unit, smoke, and over­heating could result from contact with liquids.
! “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
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Before You Start
This product contains a laser diode of higher class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain ac­cess to the inside of the product. Refer all ser­vicing to qualified personnel.
! The Pioneer CarStereo-Pass is for use only in
Germany.
! Keep this manual handy as a reference for op-
erating procedures and precautions.
! Always keep the volume low enough so that
you can hear sounds from outside the vehicle.
! Protect this unit from moisture. ! If the battery is disconnected or discharged,
the preset memory will be erased and must be reprogrammed.
DVD video disc region numbers
DVD video discs that have incompatible region numbers cannot be played on this player. The region number of the player can be found on the bottom of this unit and this manual (refer to Specifications on page 80).
About this manual
This unit features a number of sophisticated functions ensuring superior reception and op­eration. All the functions have been designed for the easiest possible use, but many are not self-explanatory. This operation manual will help you benefit fully from this units potential and to maximize your listening enjoyment. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the functions and their operation by read­ing through the manual before you begin using this unit. It is especially important that you read and observe WARNINGs and CAU- TIONs in this manual.
Visit our website
Visit us at the following site:
http://www.pioneer.co.uk
! Register your product. We will keep the de-
tails of your purchase on file to help you refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft.
! We offer the latest information about
Pioneer Corporation on our website.
In case of trouble
Should this product fail to operate properly, contact your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station.
Features
DVD-R/RW compatibility
It is possible to play back DVD-R/RW discs re­corded with the video format and Video Re­cording format. (Refer to DVD-R/DVD-RW discs on page 68.)
Video CDs featuring PBC compatibility
It is possible to play back Video CDs featuring PBC (playback control).
CD playback
Music CD/CD-R/RW playback is possible.
MP3 file playback
You can play back MP3 files recorded on CD­R/RW/ROM (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 stan­dard), DVD-R/RW/ROM (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 standard, UDF 1.02) and USB storage device (FAT 16, FAT 32).
WMA file playback
You can play back WMA files recorded on CD­R/RW/ROM (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 stan­dard), DVD-R/RW/ROM (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 standard, UDF 1.02) and USB storage device (FAT 16, FAT 32).
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AAC file playback
You can play back AAC files recorded on CD­R/RW/ROM (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 stan­dard), DVD-R/RW/ROM (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 standard, UDF 1.02) and USB storage device (FAT 16, FAT 32).
®
DivX
video compatibility
Refer to DivX compatibility on page 73.
JPEG picture file playback
You can play back JPEG picture files recorded on CD-R/RW/ROM and USB storage device.
Dolby Digital/DTS compatibility
When using this unit with a Pioneer multi­channel processor, you can enjoy the atmo­sphere and excitement provided by DVD movie and music software featuring 5.1 channel re­cordings.
Portable audio player compatibility
! Make inquiries to the manufacturer about
your USB portable audio player/USB mem-
ory. This unit corresponds to the following. USB MSC (Mass Storage Class) compliant
portable audio player and memory
WMA, MP3 and AAC file playbackJPEG file playback
About DivX
DivX is a compressed digital video format cre­ated by the DivX This unit can play DivX video files recorded on CD-R/RW/ROM and DVD-R/RW/ROM discs. Keeping the same terminology as DVD video, individual DivX video files are called Titles. When naming files/titles on a CD-R/RW or a DVD-R/RW disc prior to burning, keep in mind that by default they will be played in alphabeti­cal order. Official DivX Plays all versions of DivX
®
6) with standard playback of DivX
DivX media files
®
video codec from DivX, Inc.
®
Certified product
®
video (including
®
When an operation is prohibited
When you are watching a DVD and attempt to perform an operation, it may not be performed because of the programming on the disc. When this happens, the icon the screen. ! The icon
may not appear with certain
discs.
appears on
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iPod compatibility
This unit can control, listen to songs and view videos on an iPod. For details about the supported iPod, refer to iPod compatibility on page 72.
Hands-free phoning
Using Bluetooth adapter (e.g. CD-BTB200), this unit realizes effortless hands-free phoning with Bluetooth wireless technology.
Bluetooth audio player compatibility
Using Bluetooth adapter (e.g. CD-BTB200), you can control Bluetooth audio player featur­ing Bluetooth wireless technology.
Protecting your unit from theft
The front panel can be detached to deter theft.
Important
! Before detaching and opening/closing, be
sure to remove the AUX/USB cable and USB device from the front panel. If they are not re­moved, this unit, any connected devices or the vehicle interior may be damaged.
! Handle gently when removing or attaching
the front panel.
! Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive
shock.
! Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and
high temperatures.
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Removing the front panel
1 Press to open the front panel.
2 Grip the left side of the front panel and pull it gently outward.
Take care not to grip it too tightly or to drop the front panel and protect it from contact with water or other fluids to prevent perma­nent damage.
3 Put the front panel into the provided protective case for safe keeping.
Attaching the front panel
% Reattach the front panel by holding it upright to the unit and clipping it securely into the mounting hooks.
WARNING
Keep the battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, consult a doc­tor immediately.
CAUTION
! Use one CR2025 (3 V) lithium battery. ! Remove the battery if the remote control is not
used for a month or longer.
! There is a danger of explosion if the battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
! Do not handle the battery with metallic tools. ! Do not store the battery with metallic objects. ! If the battery leaks, wipe the remote control
completely clean and install a new battery.
! When disposing of used batteries, comply
with governmental regulations or environmen­tal public institutionsrules that apply in your country/area.
! Always check carefully that you are loading
the battery with its plus (+) and minus (–) poles facing the proper directions.
Use and care of the remote control
Installing the battery
Slide the tray on the back of the remote con­trol out and insert the battery with the plus (+) and minus (–) poles aligned properly. ! When using for the first time, pull out the
film protruding from the tray.
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Using the remote control
Point the remote control in the direction of the front panel to operate. ! The remote control may not function prop-
erly in direct sunlight.
Important
! Do not store the remote control in high tem-
peratures or direct sunlight.
! Do not let the remote control fall onto the
floor, where it may become jammed under the brake or accelerator pedal.
Operating this unit
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What’s what
Head unit
1 SRC/OFF button
This unit is turned on by selecting a source. Press to cycle through all the available sources.
2 MULTI-CONTROL
Turn to increase or decrease the volume. Press to select a menu on the DVD menu. Also used for controlling functions.
3 LIST/
Press to display the track title list, folder list or file list depending on the source. Press and hold to turn the link play on dur­ing iPod playback. ! This button is not effective when tuner is
4 USB port
Use to connect a USB audio player/USB memory and iPod.
! When connecting, open up the USB con-
! Use a USB cable to connect the USB
5
Press to open the front panel.
6 AUX input jack (3.5 mm stereo jack)
Use to connect an auxiliary device.
button
selected as a source.
nector lid.
audio player/USB memory to the USB port. Since the USB audio player/USB memory is projected forward from the unit, it is dangerous to connect directly. Pioneer CD-U50E USB cable is also avail­able. For details, consult your dealer.
button
! You can connect an auxiliary video de-
vice and an iPod with video compatibility. For details, refer to iPod on page 33 and Switching the auxiliary setting on page
45.
7 TA/AF button
Press to turn TA function on or off. Press and hold to turn AF function on or off.
8 1/S.Rtrv to 6/
Press for preset tuning. Also used for con­trolling functions. ! 1/S.Rtrv
Press to control S.RTRV (advanced
sound retriever).
! 2/PAUSE
Press to control PAUSE (pause).
! 4/iPod
Press to control CTRL (control mode)
during iPod playback.
! 5/
Press to control RANDOM (random).Press to control SHUFFLEALL (shuffle
all) during iPod playback.
! 6/
Press to control REPEAT (repeat).
9 DISP/BACK/SCRL button
Press to select different displays. Press and hold to scroll through the text in­formation. Press to return to the previous display when operating the menu. Press and hold to return to the main menu when operating the menu.
a a/b/c/d buttons
Press to perform manual seek tuning, fast forward, reverse and title/folder/chapter/ track/file search controls. Press to select a menu on the DVD menu. Also used for controlling functions. ! When operating menus
Pressing a is the same function as
turning MULTI-CONTROL right.
Pressing b is the same function as
turning MULTI-CONTROL left.
buttons
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Pressing c is the same function as
Pressing and holding c is the same
Pressing d is the same function as
! When operating lists
Pressing a is the same function as
Pressing b is the same function as
Pressing c is the same function as
Pressing and holding c is the same
Pressing d is the same function as
Pressing and holding d is the same
b BAND/ESC button
Press to select among two FM bands and MW/LW bands. Press to return to the ordinary display when operating the menu.
pressing DISP/BACK/SCRL.
function as pressing and holding DISP/BACK/SCRL.
pressing MULTI-CONTROL.
turning MULTI-CONTROL left.
turning MULTI-CONTROL right.
pressing DISP/BACK/SCRL.
function as pressing and holding DISP/BACK/SCRL.
pressing MULTI-CONTROL.
function as pressing and holding MULTI-CONTROL.
Note
The function of DISP/BACK/SCRL is different de­pending on the setting of the display connection (refer to Setting the display connection on or off on page 48).
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Remote control
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Button names DVH mode DVD and S-DVD mode
1 SOURCE button
2ATTbutton
3 VOLUME buttons Press to increase or decrease the volume.
AUDIO button Press to change the audio language/audio system during DVD playback.
4
SUBTITLE button Press to change the subtitle language during DVD playback.
ANGLE button Press to change the viewing angle during DVD playback.
5 AUTO PLAY button Press to turn the DVD auto-playback function on or off.
6 RETURN button Press to display the PBC (playback control) menu during PBC playback.
7 BOOKMARK button
Remote control operation
8
mode switch
Press to cycle through all the available sources. Press and hold to turn the source off.
Press to quickly lower the volume level by about 90%. Press once more to return to the original volume level.
Press to operate the preprogrammed func­tions for each source. (Refer to Using the PGM button on page 51.)
Switch the operation mode between DVD, S-DVD and DVH modes. Normally, set to DVH. For details, refer to Using the remote control operation mode switch on the next page.
Press to turn the bookmark function on or off. For details, refer to Resume playback (Bookmark) on page 21.
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CM BACK/CM SKIP but-
9
tons
10 DIRECT button Press to select channels directly. Not used.
11 A.MENU button Press to select various sound quality controls.
12 FUNC button Press to select functions.
0 to 10 buttons, CLEAR
13
button
14 BAND button
15 DISP button
PLAY/PAUSE (f) but-
ton
REVERSE (m) button Press to perform fast reverse.
FORWARD (n) button Press to perform fast forward.
PREVIOUS (o) button Press to return to the previous track (chapter).
16
NEXT (p) button Press to go to the next track (chapter).
STEP (r/q) buttons
STOP (g) button Not used. Press to stop playback.
Move the thumb pad
17
Click the thumb pad
MENU button Press to display the DVD menu during DVD playback.
18
TOP MENU button Press to return to the top menu during DVD playback.
Press to skip progressively backward/forward through the video playing.
Press 0 to 9 to input numbers. Buttons 1 to 6 can operate the preset tuning for the tuner. Press CLEAR to clear the input numbers.
Press to select among two FM bands and MW/LW bands and to cancel control modes of functions.
Press to turn the information display on or off when the video is displayed. Depending on the selected source, pressing this button can switch the display in­dication.
Press to switch sequentially between playback and pause.
Press to move ahead one frame at a time during DVD/VideoCD playback. Press and hold for one second to activate slow playback. If a DVD-VR disc contains a still image, press r while displaying a still image to switch to the next image or video.
Functions are the same as MULTI-CON- TROL on the head unit. Move to operate fast forward, reverse and track search controls. Also used for con­trolling functions.
Click to display the track title list, folder list or file list depending on the source.
Press to select a menu item on a video CD featuring PBC (playback control).
Press to switch between media file types. (Refer to Switching the media file type on page 20.)
Move to select a menu on the DVD menu.
Click to select a menu on the DVD menu.
Using the remote control operation mode switch
There are three remote control operation modes on the remote control. If you want to operate this unit by remote control, turn the mode switch to DVH mode. In this case, both
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the head units buttons and the remote control can control this unit.
DVH mode operation
When operating this unit by remote control, the mode is normally switched to DVH.
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! The thumb pad on the remote control can
perform the same operations as
MULTI-CONTROL on the head unit.
DVD mode operation
If you switch the mode to DVD, the thumb pad and 0 to 10 operations are changed for the DVD player.
% When you want to operate the follow­ing functions, switch the mode to DVD:
! When operating the DVD menu by using
the thumb pad. (Refer to Operating the DVD menu on page 20.)
! When operating the PBC menu by using 0
to 10. (Refer to PBC playback on page 20.)
! When specifying title or track by using 0 to
10. (Refer to Specifying title on page 22 and
Specifying track on page 22.)
! When operating the DVD setup menu by
using the thumb pad. (Refer to Setting up the DVD player on page 40.)
S-DVD mode operation
When using the remote control with this unit, there is no need to switch to S-DVD mode.
Display indication
! Built-in DVD player, USB, iPod
Elapsed playback time and literal infor­mation are displayed.
2
(artist) indicator
Appears when the disc (track) artist name is displayed on the main display section. Appears when artist search refinement on the iPod browsing function is in use.
3
(disc) indicator
Appears when the disc (album) name is dis­played on the main display section. Appears when album search refinement on the iPod browsing function is in use.
4
(song) indicator
Appears when the track (song) name is dis­played on the main display section. Appears when playable file is displayed dur­ing viewing the file name list of disc and a USB storage device. Appears when song search refinement on the iPod browsing function is in use.
5 c indicator
Appears when an upper tier of folder or menu exists.
6
(list) indicator
Appears when operating list function.
Operating this unit
1 Main display section
Displays band, frequency, elapsed playback time and other settings. ! Tuner
Band and frequency are displayed.
! RDS
Program service name, PTY information and other literal information are dis­played.
7 d indicator
Appears when a lower tier of folder or menu exists.
8 LOC indicator
Appears when local seek tuning is on.
LOUD (loudness) indicator
9
Appears when loudness is on.
a
b
(TA) indicator
Appears when TA (traffic announcement standby) function is on.
(TP) indicator
Appears when a TP station is tuned in.
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c (AF) indicator
Appears when AF (alternative frequencies search) function is on.
d 5 (stereo) indicator
Appears when the selected frequency is being broadcast in stereo.
(repeat) indicator
e
Shows when track repeat is turned on. Also, shows when folder repeat is on.
(random) indicator
f
Shows when random play is on. Appears when shuffle function is on while the iPod source is being selected.
g
(Dolby Digital) indicator
Appears when Dolby Digital audio is se­lected. (Activated only when DEQ-P6600 is connected to this unit.)
h
(Dolby Pro Logic II) indicator
Appears when Dolby Pro Logic II is used. (Activated only when DEQ-P6600 is con­nected to this unit.)
i
(dts) indicator
Appears when DTS audio is selected. (Acti­vated only when DEQ-P6600 is connected to this unit.)
Note
When you set the display connection (refer to Set­ting the display connection on or off on page 48)
to on, the indicators of 2 to 7 do not appear.
Basic Operations
Power ON/OFF
Turning the unit on
% Press SRC/OFF to turn the unit on.
Turning the unit off
% Press SRC/OFF and hold until the unit turns off.
Selecting a source
% Press SRC/OFF repeatedly to switch be­tween the following sources. TUNER (tuner)DVD (built-in DVD player) USB (USB storage device)/USB-IPOD (iPod
connected using USB input)EXTERNAL (ex­ternal unit 1)EXTERNAL (external unit 2)
AUX1 (AUX 1)AUX2 (AUX 2) BLUETOOTH (Bluetooth telephone/audio)
Notes
! In the following cases, the sound source will
not change. When no unit corresponding to the se-
lected source is connected.
When there is no disc in the player.When AUX (auxiliary input) is set to off
(refer to page 45).
! When a USB storage device or iPod is not
connected to the USB port of this unit, NO DEVICE is displayed.
! AUX1 is set to AUDIO by default. Set the
AUX1 to OFF when not in use (refer to Switch- ing the auxiliary setting on page 45).
! Listening to the radio while connecting a USB
storage device or an iPod to this unit may gen­erate noise. In this case disconnect the USB storage device or the iPod.
! Charging the portable audio player using
cars DC power source while connecting it to AUX input may generate noise. In this case, stop charging.
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! External unit refers to a Pioneer product (such
as ones available in the future) that, although
incompatible as a source, enables control of
basic functions with this unit. Two external
units can be controlled with this unit. When
two external units are connected, the external
unit is automatically allocated to external unit
1 or external unit 2 by this unit. ! When this units blue/white lead is connected
to the cars auto-antenna relay control term-
inal, the cars antenna extends when this
units source is turned on. To retract the an-
tenna, turn the source off. (When you con-
nected a Pioneer multi-channel processor
(DEQ-P6600) to this unit, auto-antenna cannot
be controled.)
Adjusting the volume
% Turn VOLUME to adjust the sound level.
# With the remote control, press VOLUME to in- crease or decrease the volume.
Tuner
Basic Operations
% Selecting a band
Press BAND/ESC.
# Band can be selected from among FM1, FM2 or MW/LW.
% Manual tuning (step by step)
Press c or d.
% Seeking tuning
Press and hold c or d, and then release.
# You can cancel seek tuning by briefly pressing c or d. # While pressing and holding c or d, you can skip stations. Seek tuning starts as soon as you release c or d.
Note
RDS (radio data system) contains inaudible infor­mation that helps search for the radio stations. ! RDS service may not be provided by all sta-
tions.
! RDS functions such as AF and TA are only ac-
tive when your radio is tuned to an RDS sta­tion.
! This units AF (alternative frequencies search)
function can be turned on and off. AF should be off for normal tuning operation (refer to page 17).
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Storing and recalling broadcast frequencies
If you press any of the preset tuning buttons 1/ S.Rtrv to 6/
broadcast frequencies for later recall with the touch of a button. ! Six stations for each band can be stored in
memory.
you can easily store up to six
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% When you find a frequency that you want to store in memory, press one of pre­set tuning buttons 1/S.Rtrv to 6/
and hold until the preset number stops flash­ing.
The number you have pressed will flash in the preset number indicator and then remain lit. The selected radio station frequency has been stored in memory. The next time you press the same preset tun­ing button the radio station frequency is re­called from memory.
# You can also recall radio station frequencies assigned to preset tuning numbers by pressing a or b during the frequency display.
Switching the RDS display
% Press DISP/BACK/SCRL repeatedly to switch between the following settings:
Program service namePTY information Frequency
# PTY information and the frequency appear on the display for eight seconds. # If a PTY code of zero is received from a station or the signal is too weak for this unit to pick up the PTY code, you cannot switch to PTY informa­tion display.
PTY list
Specific Type of program
NEWS News
AFFAIRS Current af fairs
INFO General information and advice
SPORT Sports
WEATHER Weather reports/meteorological infor-
FINANCE Stock market reports, commerce,
POP MUS Popular music
ROCK MUS Contemporary modern music
EASY MUS Easy listening music
OTH MUS Non-categorized music
mation
trading, etc.
JAZZ Jazz
COUNTRY Country music
NAT MUS National music
OLDIES Oldies, golden oldies
FOLK MUS Folk music
L.CLASS Light classical music
CLASSIC Classical music
EDUCATE Educational programs
DRAMA Radio plays and serials
CULTURE National or regional culture
SCIENCE Nature, science and technology
VARIED Light entertainment
CHILDREN Childrens
SOCIAL Social affairs
RELIGION Religious affairs or services
PHONE IN Phone in
TOURING Travel programs; not for traffic an-
nouncements
LEISURE Hobbies and recreational activities
DOCUMENT Documentaries
Receiving PTY alarm broadcasts
When the emergency PTY code broadcasts, the unit receives it automatically (ALARM ap­pears). When the broadcasting ends, the sys­tem returns to the previous source. ! An emergency announcement can be can-
celed by pressing TA.
Introduction to advanced operations
1 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the main menu.
2 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select FUNCTION.
Turn to change the menu option. Press to se­lect.
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3 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to select the function. BSM (best stations memory)REGION (regio-
nal)LOCAL (local seek tuning)TA (traffic announcement standby)AF (alternative fre­quencies search)
Notes
! You can also select the function by pressing
FUNCTION on the remote control.
! To return to the previous display, press
DISP/BACK/SCRL.
! To return to the main menu, press and hold
DISP/BACK/SCRL.
! To return to the ordinary display, press
BAND/ESC.
! If you do not operate functions within about
30 seconds, the display automatically returns to the ordinary display.
! If MW/LW band is selected, you can only se-
lect BSM or LOCAL.
Storing the strongest broadcast frequencies
BSM (best stations memory) lets you automa­tically store the six strongest broadcast fre­quencies. ! Storing broadcast frequencies with BSM
may replace broadcast frequencies you have saved using buttons 1/S.Rtrv to 6/
1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select BSM in the function menu.
Refer to Introduction to advanced operations on the previous page.
2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to turn BSM on.
The six strongest broadcast frequencies are stored in the order of their signal strength.
# To cancel, press MULTI-CONTROL again.
Tuning in strong signals
Local seek tuning lets you tune in only those radio stations with sufficiently strong signals for good reception.
1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select LOCAL in the function menu.
Refer to Introduction to advanced operations on the previous page.
2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the setting mode.
3 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to set the sensi­tivity. FM: OFFLEVEL1LEVEL2LEVEL3 LEVEL4
MW/LW: OFFLEVEL1LEVEL2 The LEVEL4 setting allows reception of only the strongest stations, while lower settings let you receive progressively weaker stations.
# You can also perform the same operations by pressing a or b.
4 Press MULTI-CONTROL to determine the selection.
# Even if the menu has been canceled before determination, operation is settled.
Selecting alternative frequencies
When the tuner cannot get a good reception, the unit automatically searches for a different station in the same network.
% Press and hold TA/AF to turn AF on.
# To turn off, press MULTI-CONTROL again.
.
Notes
! You can also turn this function on or off in the
menu that appears by using MULTI-CONTROL.
! Only RDS stations are tuned in during seek
tuning or BSM when AF is on.
! When you recall a preset station, the tuner
may update the preset station with a new fre­quency from the stations AF list. (This is only available when using presets on the FM1 or FM2 bands.) No preset number appears on the display if the RDS data for the station re­ceived differs from that for the originally stored station.
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! During AF search, sound may be temporarily
interrupted.
! AF can be turned on or off independently for
each FM band.
Using PI Seek
If the tuner cannot find a suitable station, or reception status becomes bad, the unit auto­matically searches for a different station with the same programming. During the search, PI SEEK is displayed and the output is muted.
Using Auto PI Seek for preset stations
When preset stations cannot be recalled, the unit can be set to perform PI Seek during pre­set recall. ! The default setting for Auto PI Seek is off.
Refer to Switching Auto PI Seek on page 45.
Limiting stations to regional programming
When AF is used, the regional function limits the selection of stations broadcasting regional programs.
1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select REGION in the function menu.
Refer to Introduction to advanced operations on page 16.
Receiving traffic announcements
TA (traffic announcement standby) lets you re­ceive traffic announcements automatically, no matter what source you are listening to. TA can be activated for both a TP station (a sta­tion that broadcasts traffic information) or an enhanced other networks TP station (a station carrying information which cross-references TP stations).
1 Tune in a TP or enhanced other net­works TP station.
indicator lights.
2 Press TA/AF to turn traffic announce­ment standby on.
# To turn off, press TA again.
3 Use MULTI-CONTROL to adjust the TA volume when a traffic announcement be­gins.
The newly set volume is stored in memory and recalled for subsequent traffic announce­ments.
4 Press TA while a traffic announcement is being received to cancel the announce­ment.
The tuner returns to the original source but re­mains in the standby mode until TA is pressed again.
2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to turn the re­gional function on.
# To turn off, press MULTI-CONTROL again.
Notes
! Regional programming and regional networks
are organized differently depending on the country (i.e., they may change according to the hour, state or broadcast area).
! The preset number may disappear from the
display if the tuner tunes in a regional station which differs from the originally set station.
! The regional function can be turned on or off
independently for each FM band.
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! You can also turn this function on or off in the
menu that appears by using MULTI-CONTROL.
! The system switches back to the original
source following traffic announcement recep­tion.
! Only TP and enhanced other networks TP sta-
tions are tuned in during seek tuning or BSM when TA is on.
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Built-in DVD player
Basic Operations
% Opening the front panel
Press Disc loading slot appears.
# When loading a disc, face the label side of a disc up.
# To avoid a malfunction, make sure that no metal objects come into contact with the term­inals when the front panel is open. # When the automatic playback function is on, this unit will cancel the DVD menu and automati­cally start playback from the first chapter of the first title. Refer to Automatic playback of DVDs on page 24. # If you are playing a DVD or Video CD, a menu may appear. Refer to Operating the DVD menu on the next page and PBC playback on the next page. # When loading a CD/CD-R/RW containing JPEG picture files, this unit automatically starts a slideshow from the first folder/picture on the disc. The player displays the pictures in each folder in alphabetical order.
% Ejecting a disc
Press h (eject).
% Selecting a folder
Press a or b.
# You cannot select a folder that does not have a compressed audio file, JPEG file or DivX file re­corded in it.
% Selecting a chapter/track/file
Press c or d.
.
Disc loading slot
h (eject) button
# You can also skip back or forward to another chapter/track/file by pressing o or p. # During PBC playback, a menu may be dis­played if you perform these operations.
% Fast forwarding or reversing
Press and hold c or d.
! When DVD, DivX disc or Video CD is play-
ing, if you press and hold c or d for five seconds, the icon m or n is high­lighted. When this happens, fast reverse/ fast forward continues even if you release c or d. To resume playback at a desired
point, press f. # When playing DVD video or Video CD, fast for­ward/fast reverse may not be possible at certain locations on some discs. If this happens, normal playback automatically resumes.
% Returning to root folder
Press and hold BAND/ESC.
# If folder 01 (ROOT) contains no files, playback commences with folder 02.
Notes
! The DVD player plays one, standard, 12-cm
DVD (-R/-RW), CD (-R/-RW) at a time. Playing back an 8-cm disc is not possible with this unit.
! Read the precautions for the player and discs
in the following section. Refer to Handling guideline of discs and player on page 68.
! A disc has already been inserted, press SRC/
OFF to select the built-in DVD player.
! If bookmark function is on, DVD playback re-
sumes from the selected point. For more de­tails, refer to Resume playback (Bookmark) on page 21.
! If a disc contains a mixture of various media
file types such as DivX and MP3, you can switch between media file types to play. Refer to Switching the media file type on the next page.
! There is sometimes a delay between starting
up disc playback and the sound being issued. When being read, FRMT READ is displayed.
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! When playing back files recorded as VBR
(variable bit rate) files, the play time will not be correctly displayed if fast forward or reverse operations are used.
! Playback is carried out in order of file number.
Folders are skipped if they contain no files. (If folder 01 (ROOT) contains no files, playback commences with folder 02.)
! If an error message is displayed, refer to Error
messages on page 65.
Basic playback controls
The table below shows the basic controls for playing discs. The following chapters cover other playback features in more details.
Button What it does
Starts playback, pauses a disc thats play-
f
g Stops playback.
m Press and hold to perform fast reverse.
n Press and hold to perform fast forward.
o
p
! You may find with some DVD or Video CD
! If the remote control is set to DVH, g does
ing or restarts a paused disc. Starts the slideshow, pauses the slideshow or restarts a paused disc.
Skips to the start of the current track, chap­ter or file, then to previous tracks/chapters/ files. Displays the previous picture.
Skips to the next track, chapter or file. Displays the next picture.
Notes
discs that some playback controls do not work in certain parts of the disc. This is not a mal­function.
not operate.
Switching the media file type
When playing a disc containing a mixture of various media file types such as DivX and MP3, you can switch between media file types to play. ! This unit allows playback of the following
media file type recorded on discs.
Audio data (CD-DA)Compressed audio filesDivX video filesJPEG files
! In case of DVD-R/RW/ROM, this unit does
not allow playback of audio data (CD-DA) and JPEG file.
% Press BAND/ESC to switch between media file types.
Operating the DVD menu
Some DVDs allow you to select from the disc contents using a menu.
! This function is available for DVD video. ! You can display the menu by pressing the
MENU or TOP MENU while a disc is play­ing. Pressing MENU again lets you start playback from the location selected from the menu. For details, refer to the instruc­tions provided with the disc.
! The way to display the menu differs de-
pending on the disc.
1 Press a/b/c/d to select the desired menu option.
2 Press MULTI-CONTROL.
Playback starts from the selected menu item.
Note
You can perform the same operation by using thumb pad on the remote control.
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PBC playback
With Video CDs featuring PBC (playback con­trol) function, you can operate a menu. ! This function is available for Video CD.
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% When PBC menu is displayed, press 0 to 9 corresponding to a menu number to start playback.
# When the menu is two or more pages long, press o or p to switch between displays.
Notes
! You can display the menu by pressing
RETURN during PBC playback. For details, refer to the instructions provided with the disc.
! PBC playback of Video CD cannot be can-
celed.
! During playback of Video CDs featuring PBC
(Playback Control), PBC, search and time search functions cannot be used nor can you select the range for repeat play.
Playing DivX®VOD content
Some DivX VOD (video on demand) content may only be playable a fixed number of times. When you load a disc containing this type of DivX VOD content, the remaining number of plays is shown on-screen and you then have the option of playing the disc (thereby using up one of the remaining plays), or stopping. If you load a disc that contains expired DivX VOD content (for example, content that has zero remaining plays), EXPIRED (Rental Expired) is displayed. ! If your DivX VOD content allows an unlim-
ited number of plays, then you may load the disc into your player and play the con­tent as often as you like, and no message will be displayed.
Important
! In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit,
you first need to register the unit with your DivX VOD content provider. About your regis­tration code, refer to Displaying your DivX VOD registration code on page 44.
! DivX VOD content is protected by a DRM (Di-
gital Rights Management) system. This re-
®
stricts playback of content to specific, registered devices.
% If the message is displayed after load­ing a disc containing DivX VOD content, press f.
Playback of the DivX VOD content will start.
# To skip to the next file, press p. # If you do not want to play the DivX VOD con-
tent, press g.
CM skip/CM back
This function skips a reproduced image for a specified time. If the currently playing disc contains commercials, it is possible to skip them.
! This function is available for DVD.
% To skip progressively backward or for-
ward, press CM BACK or CM SKIP.
Each time you press CM BACK or CM SKIP it changes steps in the following order:
CM back
5 sec.15 sec.30 sec.1.0 min.2.0 min.3.0 min.0 sec.
CM skip
30 sec.1.0 min.1.5 min.2.0 min.3.0 min.5.0 min.10.0 min.0 sec. After displaying the selected option for two seconds, reproduced image skips.
# If you do not operate the function within about eight seconds, the display is automatically re­turned.
Resume playback (Bookmark)
The Bookmark function lets you resume play­back from a selected scene the next time the disc is loaded. To perform this function, set the remote con­trol to DVD mode. ! This function is available for DVD video.
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% During playback, press BOOKMARK at the point you want to resume playback next time.
The selected scene will be bookmarked so that playback resumes from that point next time. You can bookmark up to five discs. After that, the oldest bookmark is replaced by the new one.
# To clear the bookmark on a disc, press and hold BOOKMARK during playback. # You can also bookmark a disc by pressing and holding EJECT at the point you want to bookmark. Next time you load the disc, playback will resume from the bookmarked point. Note that you can only bookmark one disc using this method. To clear the bookmark on a disc, press EJECT.
Specifying title
! This function is available for DVD. ! To perform this function, set the remote
control to DVD mode.
% Press 0 to 10 corresponding to a desired title number when the disc is stopped.
Title number is displayed for eight seconds and playback starts from the selected title.
! To select 3, press 3. ! To select 10, press 10 and 0 in that order. ! To select 23, press 10, 10 and 3 in that
order.
Specifying track
You can use the search function to specify a track to search for a desired track.
! This function is available for Video CD. ! During playback of Video CDs featuring
PBC (playback control), this function can­not be operated.
! To perform this function, set the remote
control to DVD mode.
% Press 0 to 10 corresponding to a desired track number when the disc is stopped.
Track number is displayed for eight seconds and playback starts from the selected track.
! To select 3, press 3. ! To select 10, press 10 and 0 in that order. ! To select 23, press 10, 10 and 3 in that
order.
Searching for the part you want to play
You can use the search function to find the part you want to play. ! Chapter search and track search are not
possible when disc playback has been stopped.
! During playback of Video CDs featuring
PBC (playback control), this function can­not be operated.
! To perform this function, set the remote
control to DVH mode.
1 Press DIRECT.
2 Press 0 to 9 to input the desired num­ber.
# To cancel the inputted numbers, press CLEAR.
3 Press DIRECT.
This starts playback from the selected part.
# After entering the number input mode, if you do not perform an operation within about eight seconds, the mode is automatically canceled.
Note
With discs featuring a menu, you can also press MENU or TOP MENU and then make selections from the displayed menu.
Changing audio language during playback (Multi-audio)
DVDs can provide audio playback with differ­ent languages and different systems (Dolby Di­gital, DTS etc.). With DVDs featuring multi­audio recordings, you can switch between lan­guages/audio systems during playback. ! This function is available for DVD and DivX
disc.
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1 Press AUDIO during playback.
The audio selection icon
is displayed for
eight seconds.
2 Press AUDIO while the audio selection icon is displayed.
The audio changes each time you press AUDIO.
Notes
! With some DVDs, switching between lan-
guages/audio systems may only be possible using a menu display.
! You can also switch between languages/audio
systems using DVD setup menu. For details, refer to Setting the audio language on page 40.
! Only digital output of DTS audio is possible. If
this units optical digital outputs are not con­nected, DTS audio will not be output, so select an audio setting other than DTS.
! Display indications such as Dolby D and Mch
indicate the audio system recorded on the DVD. Depending on the setting, playback may not be with the same audio system as that in­dicated.
! Pressing AUDIO during fast forward/fast re-
verse, pause or slow motion playback returns you to normal playback.
Changing the subtitle language during playback (Multi-subtitle)
With DVDs featuring multi-subtitle recordings, you can switch between subtitle languages during playback. ! This function is available for DVD and DivX
disc.
1 Press SUBTITLE during playback.
The subtitle selection icon eight seconds.
2 Press SUBTITLE while the subtitle selec­tion icon is displayed.
The subtitle language changes each time you press SUBTITLE.
is displayed for
Notes
! With some DVDs, switching between subtitle
languages may only be possible using a menu display.
! You can also switch between subtitle lan-
guages using DVD setup menu. For details, refer to Setting the subtitle language on page
40.
! Pressing SUBTITLE during fast forward/fast
reverse, pause or slow motion playback re­turns you to normal playback.
Changing the viewing angle during playback (Multi-angle)
With DVDs featuring multi-angle (scenes shot from multiple angles) recordings, you can switch among viewing angles during play­back.
! This function is available for DVD video. ! During playback of a scene shot from mul-
tiple angles, the angle icon played. Turn angle icon display on or off using the DVD setup menu. For details, refer to Setting the angle icon display on page 41.
1 Press ANGLE during playback of a scene shot from multiple angles.
The angle icon
and angle number are
displayed for eight seconds.
2 Press ANGLE while the angle icon and angle number are displayed.
The angle changes each time you press ANGLE.
Note
Pressing ANGLE during fast forward/fast reverse, pause or slow motion playback returns you to normal playback, but the viewing angle does not change.
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Frame-by-frame playback
This lets you move ahead one frame at a time during playback. ! This function is available for DVD, DivX
disc and Video CD.
% Press r during playback.
Each time you press r, you move ahead one frame.
# To return to normal playback, press f. # With some discs, images may be unclear dur-
ing frame-by-frame playback.
Slow motion playback
This lets you slow down playback speed. ! This function is available for DVD, DivX
disc and Video CD.
1 Press r and hold during playback.
The icon playback begins.
2 Press q or r to adjust playback speed during slow motion playback.
Each time you press q or r it changes the speed in four steps in the following order:
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# To return to normal playback, press f. # You cannot operate this step during DivX disc
playback.
! There is no sound during slow motion play-
back.
! With some discs, images may be unclear dur-
ing slow motion playback.
! Reverse slow motion playback is not possible.
is displayed, forward slow motion
Notes
% Press RETURN to return to the specified scene.
# If a specified scene has not been prepro­grammed in DVD disc, this function is not possi­ble.
Automatic playback of DVDs
When a DVD disc with DVD menu is inserted, this unit will cancel the DVD menu automati­cally and start playback from the first chapter of the first title.
! This function is available for DVD video. ! Some DVDs may not operate properly. If
this function is not fully operated, turn this function off and start playback.
% Press AUTO PLAY to turn automatic playback on. A PLAY:ON is displayed.
# To turn automatic playback off, press
AUTO PLAY again.
Displaying text information
When the video output is set to off in the initial setting menu (refer to Setting the display con- nection on or off on page 48), the text informa­tion of the currently playing disc will appear on this unit. You can switch the text informa­tion. ! When the video output is set to on in the in-
itial setting menu and an separately sold display is connected to this unit, the text in­formation appears on the display (refer to Switching the information display on page
29). The elapsed playing time is displayed on this unit and you cannot switch the text information.
Return to the specified scene
You can return to the specified scene where the DVD you are currently playing has been preprogrammed to return. ! This function is available for DVD video.
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% Press DISP/BACK/SCRL to select the de­sired text information.
For CD TEXT discs
Play time—DISC TITLE (disc title) ARTISTNAME (disc artist name) TRACKTITLE (track title)ARTISTNAME
(track artist name)
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Play time—FLD NAME (folder name) FILE NAME (file name)TRACKTITLE (track title)—ARTISTNAME (artist name) ALBUMTITLE (album title)COMMENT
(comment)bit ratefolder and track num­bers
Notes
! You can scroll to the left of the title by pressing
and holding DISP/BACK/SCRL.
! Audio CD that contains certain information
such as text and/or number is CD TEXT.
! If specific information has not been recorded
on a disc, NO XXXX will be displayed (e.g., NO NAME).
! Depending on the version of iTunes used to
write MP3 files onto a disc, comment informa­tion may not be correctly displayed.
! Depending on the version of Windows
MediaPlayer used to encode WMA files, album names and other text information may not be correctly displayed.
! When playing back VBR (variable bit rate)-re-
corded WMA files, the average bit rate value is displayed.
! When playing back VBR (variable bit rate)-re-
corded MP3 files, VBR is displayed instead of bit rate value.
! The sampling frequency shown in the display
may be abbreviated.
! When Ever Scroll is set to ON at the initial set-
ting, text information scrolls continuously in the display. Refer to Switching the ever scroll on page 47.
Selecting titles from the title list
When the separately sold display is connected to this unit, the listed information will appear on it.
Title list lets you see the list of titles on a disc and select one of them to play back. ! This function is available for DVD-VR.
1 Press LIST/
to switch to the title list
mode.
2 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select the de­sired title.
Turn to change the title. Press to play.
# You can also change the title by pressing a and b. # To return to the ordinary display, press BAND/ESC or LIST/ # If you do not operate the list within about 30 seconds, the display automatically returns to the ordinary display.
.
Selecting files from the file name list
When the separately sold display is connected to this unit, the listed information will appear on it.
File name list lets you see the list of file names (or folder names) and select one of them to playback. ! This function is available for compressed
audio, JPEG and DivX disc.
1 Press LIST/ list mode.
2 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select the de­sired file name (or folder name).
Turn to change the name of file or folder.
when a file is selected, press to play.when a folder is selected, press to see a list
of files (or folders) in the selected folder.
when a folder is selected, press and hold to
play a song in the selected folder. # You can also change the name of a file or folder by pressing a and b.
# You can also play the file by pressing d. # You can also play a song in the selected folder
by pressing and holding d. # To return to the previous list (the folder one level higher), press c. # To return to the ordinary display, press
BAND/ESC or LIST/
to switch to the file name
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