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
for future reference.
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
What’s 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 16
– Receiving PTY alarm broadcasts 16
– Introduction to advanced
operations 16
– Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 17
– Tuning in strong signals 17
– Selecting alternative frequencies 17
– Receiving traffic announcements 18
Built-in DVD player 19
– Basic Operations 19
– Basic playback controls 20
– Switching the media file type 20
– Operating the DVD menu 20
– PBC playback 20
– Playing DivX® VOD content 21
– CM skip/CM back 21
– Resume playback (Bookmark) 21
– Specifying title 22
– Specifying track 22
– Searching 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 24
– Slow motion playback 24
– Return to the specified scene 24
– Automatic playback of DVDs 24
– Displaying text information 24
– Selecting titles from the title list 25
– Selecting 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 26
– Playing tracks/files in random
order 27
– Scanning folders and tracks 27
– Selecting audio output 28
– Pausing playback 28
– Selecting the play mode 28
– Using advanced sound retriever 28
– Rotating the displayed picture 29
– Switching the information display 29
USB portable audio player/USB memory 30
– Basic Operations 30
– Switching the media file type 31
– Selecting a file directly in the current
folder 31
– Displaying text information 31
– Selecting files from the file name
list 31
– Introduction to advanced
operations 31
– Switching the information display 32
iPod 33
– Basic Operations 33
– Browsing for a song/video 33
– Displaying 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 unit’s iPod function
from your iPod 36
– Changing audiobook speed 36
– Changing the screen mode 37
– Information display 37
Audio Adjustments 37
– Introduction of audio adjustments 37
– Using balance adjustment 38
– Using the equalizer 38
– Adjusting equalizer curves 38
– Adjusting loudness 39
– Adjusting source levels 39
Setting up the DVD player 40
– Introduction of DVD setup
adjustments 40
– Setting the subtitle language 40
– Setting the audio language 40
– Setting the menu language 41
– Setting the on screen display
language 41
– Setting the character set 41
– Setting the angle icon display 41
– Setting the aspect ratio 42
– Setting the slide show interval 42
– Setting the parental lock 42
– Setting the DivX subtitle file 43
– Setting for digital output 44
– Displaying your DivX® VOD
registration code 44
– Setting the down sampling output 44
Initial Settings 45
– Adjusting initial settings 45
– Setting the FM tuning step 45
– Switching Auto PI Seek 45
– Switching the auxiliary setting 45
– Switching the sound muting/
attenuation 46
– Setting the AV input 46
– Selecting the illumination color 47
– Switching the ever scroll 47
– Multi 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 unit’s 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.
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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 unit’s 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
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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Before You Start
Removing the front panel
1 Pressto 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 institutions’ rules 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.
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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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Operating this unit
Remote control
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Operating this unit
Button namesDVH modeDVD and S-DVD mode
1SOURCE button
2ATTbutton
3VOLUME buttonsPress to increase or decrease the volume.
AUDIO buttonPress to change the audio language/audio system during DVD playback.
4
SUBTITLE buttonPress to change the subtitle language during DVD playback.
ANGLE buttonPress to change the viewing angle during DVD playback.
5AUTO PLAY buttonPress to turn the DVD auto-playback function on or off.
6RETURN buttonPress to display the PBC (playback control) menu during PBC playback.
7BOOKMARK 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 thePGM 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 Resumeplayback (Bookmark) on page 21.
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CM BACK/CM SKIP but-
9
tons
10 DIRECT buttonPress to select channels directly.Not used.
11 A.MENU buttonPress to select various sound quality controls.
12 FUNC buttonPress to select functions.
0 to 10 buttons, CLEAR
13
button
14 BAND button
15 DISP button
PLAY/PAUSE (f) but-
ton
REVERSE (m) buttonPress to perform fast reverse.
FORWARD (n) buttonPress to perform fast forward.
PREVIOUS (o) buttonPress to return to the previous track (chapter).
16
NEXT (p) buttonPress to go to the next track (chapter).
STEP (r/q) buttons
STOP (g) buttonNot used.Press to stop playback.
Move the thumb pad
17
Click the thumb pad
MENU buttonPress to display the DVD menu during DVD playback.
18
TOP MENU buttonPress 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 mediafile 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 unit’s 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 DVDmenu 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 upthe 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
car’s 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 unit’s blue/white lead is connected
to the car’s auto-antenna relay control term-
inal, the car’s antenna extends when this
unit’s 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 unit’s 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.
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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 name—PTY 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
SpecificType of program
NEWSNews
AFFAIRSCurrent af fairs
INFOGeneral information and advice
SPORTSports
WEATHERWeather reports/meteorological infor-
FINANCEStock market reports, commerce,
POP MUSPopular music
ROCK MUSContemporary modern music
EASY MUSEasy listening music
OTH MUSNon-categorized music
mation
trading, etc.
JAZZJazz
COUNTRYCountry music
NAT MUSNational music
OLDIESOldies, golden oldies
FOLK MUSFolk music
L.CLASSLight classical music
CLASSICClassical music
EDUCATEEducational programs
DRAMARadio plays and serials
CULTURENational or regional culture
SCIENCENature, science and technology
VARIEDLight entertainment
CHILDRENChildren’s
SOCIALSocial affairs
RELIGIONReligious affairs or services
PHONE INPhone in
TOURINGTravel programs; not for traffic an-
nouncements
LEISUREHobbies 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-
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: OFF—LEVEL1—LEVEL2—LEVEL3—
LEVEL4
MW/LW: OFF—LEVEL1—LEVEL2
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 station’s 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 network’s TP station (a station
carrying information which cross-references
TP stations).
1 Tune in a TP or enhanced other network’s 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 network’s 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 Handlingguideline 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 that’s play-
f
gStops playback.
mPress and hold to perform fast reverse.
nPress 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 files
— DivX video files
— JPEG 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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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 DivXVOD 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 unit’s 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 numberare
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:
1/16—1/8—1/4—1/2
# 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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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 (tracktitle)—ARTISTNAME (artist name)—
ALBUMTITLE (album title)—COMMENT
(comment)—bit rate—folder 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
Media™ Player 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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