RCA 7L400MDV User Manual

Mobile DVD/VCP Player

User's Guide

Changing Entertainment. Again.

7L400MDV

Important Information

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Note:

This DVD/VCP player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information. If the Region number of a DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this DVD/VCP player, this DVD/VCP player cannot play the disc. The Region number for this DVD/VCP player is Region No 1.

Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.

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WARNING

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CLASS 1

LASER

PRODUCT

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Product Information

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Important Information

FCC Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect this equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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

Industry Canada Statement:

• This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE:

WHEN YOU SECURE THE PLAYER IN THE CAR YOU MUST STRAP IN THE PLAYER WITH THE LAP BELT IN THE REAR SEAT. DO NOT USE EITHER SIDE SEAT BELT TO SECURE THE PLAYER. MAKE SURE THE BELT IS AS TIGHT AS POSSIBLE, AS THE PLAYER COULD MOVE IF THE CAR MAKES ABRUPT STOPS AND/OR STARTS. YOU COULD ENDANGER THE LIVES OF OCCUPANTS IF THE PLAYER IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED.

Things to Consider Before You Connect

Before looking at the specifics of the mobile DVD/VCP player, please take a moment to review the following precautions:

• When in a car, the mobile DVD/VCP player must be powered from the DC POWER jack on the back panel. The mobile DVD/ VCP player’s power should only be turned on when the car’s ignition is turned on.

Note: To prevent the car’s battery from discharging, disconnect the DC power cord from the cigarette lighter socket when not in use.

•Use only the approved power cord supplied with your mobile DVD/VCP player. Always disconnect the power cord from the lighter socket or wall outlet before disconnecting it from the player.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Connections and Setup

Installing the Player in the Car ................................... 3

Using the Player in a Hotel, Office, or Home ............ 3

Connecting to a TV ...................................................... 4

The Back of the Mobile DVD/VCP Player ................... 5

Buttons and Controls of the DVD/VCP Player ........... 6

Put Batteries in the remote......................................... 7

The Remote Control .................................................... 8

Chapter 2: Playing Videocassettes and Discs

Playing Videocassettes .............................................. 10

The Remote Control Buttons Used for

VCP Mode ............................................................ 10

DVD Basics.................................................................. 11

Regional Coding .................................................. 11

Using Different Menus ........................................ 11

Types of Discs Your DVD/VCP Player will Play .... 11

Loading and Playing Discs .................................. 12

Playback features ...................................................... 13

Fast Motion Playback .......................................... 13

Skipping tracks or Songs ..................................... 13

Skipping Chapters ............................................... 13

Zoom .................................................................... 13

Using a Disc Menu ..................................................... 14

Using the Status Banner ........................................... 15

Selecting a Chapter ............................................. 15

Changing the Audio Language .......................... 16

Changing the Subtitle Language ....................... 16

Changing the Camera Angle .............................. 16

Using the Repeat Feature ................................... 16

Chapter 2: Playing Videocassettes and Discs

(continued)

Using the A-B Repeat Feature ............................ 17

Changing Surround Sound ................................. 17

Playing Audio CDs ..................................................... 18

Using the Repeat Feature ................................... 18

Playing mp3 Discs ...................................................... 19

Selecting Folders and Songs ............................... 19

Skipping Songs .................................................... 20

Selecting a Play Mode ......................................... 20

Program Play ....................................................... 21

Deleting the Playlist...................................... 21

Using the Equalizer ............................................. 21

Chapter 3: DVD Menus

Using the DVD Setup Menu ....................................... 22

Display .................................................................. 22

OSD (On-Screen Display) Language ................... 24

Screen Saver ......................................................... 24

Disc Navigation .................................................... 25

Defaults ................................................................ 25

Sub Volume.......................................................... 25

Chapter 4: Other Information

Troubleshooting ......................................................... 26

Care and Maintenance .............................................. 28

Handling Cautions ..................................................... 28

Formation of Condensation ...................................... 29

Handling Discs ............................................................ 29

Cleaning Discs ............................................................ 29

Limited Warranty ....................................................... 30

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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup

Installing the Player in the Car

1. Rest the player in the center of a rear seat.

2. Insert the center seat’s (lap) safety belt through the player’s retainer holes.

Important Note: Secure the player with the lap seat belt as tight as possible so that the player does not move around.

3. Fasten seat belt strap by inserting and passing it through the player’s two slot openings.

4. Plug the DC power cable into the DC POWER jack on the back of the player. Attach the other end of the cable to the car’s cigarette lighter socket or DC power socket (consult your car owner’s manual for location).

Note: Make sure the car’s ignition is on before plugging the DC power cord into the cigarette lighter socket.

5. Adjust the LCD screen for desired viewing.

6. If desired, connect headphones to either of the two PHONES jacks on the back of the player.

Notes: When the player is not in use, the LCD screen should be closed firmly.

Using the Player in a Hotel, Office or Home

1. Place the bottom of the player carefully on a table or other resting surface.

2. Plug the jack end of the AC power adapter into the AC POWER jack on the back of the player. Attach the other end of the AC adapter to a standard wall outlet. Make sure to insert the blades of the power cord fully into the wall outlet.

3. Adjust the LCD screen for desired viewing.

4. If desired, connect headphones to either of the two headphone jacks on the back of the player.

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INPUT

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back panel

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Connecting to a TV in a Hotel, Office or Home

1. Connect audio cables (white and red) to the Audio Input Jacks on the back of the TV (sometimes labeled AUDIO L/MONO and R) and to the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks (L AUDIO R) on the DVD/VCP player.

2. Connect the video cable (yellow) to the Video Input Jack on the back of the TV and to the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the DVD/ VCP player.

3. Connect the AC power cord to the AC POWER jack on the DVD/VCP player and plug the other end into the wall outlet.

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Tape slot

INPUT

PHONE

S PHONE

EXTERNAL PANELEJECTDC POWE

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The Back of the Mobile DVD/VCP player

Tape slot Insert videocassette tapes into this slot.

PHONES Connect headphones to listen to the sound.

Note: When either or both of the headphones are in use, there will be no sound coming from the speakers.

OUTPUT VIDEO Sends the video playing in the DVD/VCP player to another component such as a TV.

OUTPUT L/R AUDIO Sends the audio playing in the DVD/VCP player to another component, such as a TV or sends the sound

to powered (amplified) speakers.

EXTERNAL PANEL Sends the audio and the video that’s playing in the DVD/VCP player to a component that has a compatible 8-pin input jack, such as an external monitor.

Notes: For vehicle use, connect the mobile DVD/VCP player to a factory equipped compatible display. To determine if the display is compatible, check the owner’s manual provided with your vehicle.

Damage can occur to the mobile DVD/VCP player if you do not use a compatible monitor with a compatible 8-pin input jack.

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EJECT Ejects the videocassette tape from the tape slot.

DC POWER Connect the AC adapter of the DC power cord to this jack from the car’s cigarette lighter

socket to give the unit power.

INPUT VIDEO Receives video from another component, such as a camcorder or an internet access device, so you can see it on the DVD/VCP player’s LCD screen.

INPUT L/R AUDIO Receives audio from another component, such as a camcorder or an internet access device, so you can hear what’s being played on the connected component.

Buttons and Controls on the Mobile DVD/VCP player

LCD

Screen

LCD Screen Video appears here (when watching a DVD disc).

Disc Compartment Open the lid to insert discs.

Buttons (listed alphabetically)

Arrow (up, down, left, right) buttons Use these buttons to access items on the LCD screen.

DISC MENU Displays the disc menu. The content of the menu varies from disc to disc.

DISPLAY Cycles through the display options by pressing repeatedly: brightness, contrast, color, sharpness or tint. The level can then be adjusted by using the volume up or down button.

DVD SETUP Displays the DVD/VCP player’s setup menu.

NEXT ( )Advances to the next chapter on a DVD disc, track on a CD or song

Disc

Compartment

on an mp3. Advances a video cassette tape.

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OK When a menu is on the screen, selects the item that is highlighted.

PLAY ( ) Begins play of a videocassette or disc.

POWER Turns the DVD/VCP player on or off.

PREV ( ) Goes to the previous chapter on a DVD disc, track on a CD or song on an mp3. Rewinds a

video cassette tape.

SCREEN MODE Selects 16:9 or 4:3 screen mode.

SOURCE Toggles between VCP or DVD mode.

STATUS Accesses the disc status banner.

STOP ( ) Stops disc play.

SURROUND Changes the Surround Sound options by pressing repeatedly: Surround Sound, 3D Surround

Sound, Hall Surround Sound or Surround Off.

VOLUME up and down buttons Increases or decreases the sound from the built-in speakers.

Put Batteries in the Remote

1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote.

2. Insert two new AAA batteries. Match the polarities (+ and -) on the batteries with the diagram on the remote.

3. Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote.

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POWER

STATUS

ANGLE

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

SOURCE

DISC MENU

RETURN

VCP POWER

PAUS E

VOLUME

SURROUND

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ZOOM

ENTER

REPEAT

A-B

SLOW

DISPLAY

EJECT

STOP REW FFWD

PLAY

+10

MUTE

SETUP

STOP

DVD

PLAY/ PAUS E

The Remote Control (buttons listed in alphabetical order)

(Fast Forward) Scans forward on a disc (DVD mode only).

(Fast Reverse) Scans backward on a disc (DVD mode only).

(Previous) Goes to the previous chapter on a DVD disc, track on a CD or song

on an mp3.

(Next) Advances to the next chapter on a DVD disc, track on a CD or song on an

mp3 (DVD mode only).

Arrow (up, down, left, right) buttons Use these buttons to access items on the LCD screen.

A-B Sets the beginning and end of the section you want to repeat (DVD mode only).

ANGLE Displays and selects the camera angles. Each time you press the button, the

angle changes. The number of angles varies from disc to disc (DVD mode only).

AUDIO Displays the Audio language status banner (DVD mode only).

DISC MENU Displays the disc menu. The content of the menu varies from disc to

disc (DVD mode only).

DISPLAY Cycles through the display options by pressing repeatedly: brightness, contrast, color, sharpness or tint. The level can then be adjusted by using the volume up or down button.

DVD POWER Turns the DVD/VCP player on and off.

DVD SETUP Displays the player’s setup menu.

EJECT Ejects the videocassette tape from the tape slot at the back of the player

(VCP mode only).

ENTER When a menu is on the screen, selects the item that is highlighted.

EQ Changes the equalizer options for mp3 discs by pressing repeatedly: EQ TYPE,

displays the frequency levels, EQ ON, EQ OFF (DVD mode only).

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FFWD ( ) Fast forwards a video cassette tape (VCP mode only).

MUTE Reduces sound to an inaudible level.

PAUSE ( ) Switches between play and pause (DVD mode only).

PAUSE ( ) Pauses a video cassette tape (VCP mode only).

REPEAT Changes the REPEAT options by pressing repeatedly. The options vary depending on the type of

disc you are playing (DVD mode only).

RETURN Returns you to the previous chapter on a disc (DVD mode only).

REWIND ( ) Rewinds a videocassette tape (VCP mode only).

SLOW ( ) Plays a disc in slow, forward motion (DVD mode only).

SLOW( ) Plays a disc in slow, reverse motion (DVD mode only).

SOURCE Toggles between VCP and DVD mode.

STATUS Displays current disc information while the disc is playing (DVD mode only).

STOP ( ) Stops playback.

SUBTITLE Displays the subtitle language of the DVD disc (if the disc was created with subtitles). Each time

you press the button, the subtitle language changes.

SURROUND Changes the Surround Sound options by pressing repeatedly: Surround Sound, 3D Surround Sound, Hall Surround Sound or Surround Off.

VCP POWER Turns the Video Cassette Player on and off (DVD mode only).

VOLUME up and down buttons Increases or decreases the volume.

ZOOM Zooms in on the picture when playing a DVD disc (DVD mode only).

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Playing Videocassettes

To Load and Play a Videocassette

1. Lift up the LCD screen and position it to your liking.

2. Press the POWER button on the unit or the VCP POWER button on the remote to turn on the unit.

3. Insert a videocassette into the tape slot on the back of the VCP/DVD player.

4. Press PLAY on the unit or the PLAY button on the bottom of the remote.

5. If there is a disc loaded in the DVD compartment, the player will default to DVD mode. Press SOURCE on the remote or the unit to put the player into VCP mode.

PLAY/

SLOW

VOLUME

VCP POWER

PAUS E

SLOW

STOP

DISPLAY

EJECT

STOP REW FFWD

PLAY

The Remote Control buttons used for VCP mode

The buttons at the bottom of the remote control work only in VCP mode. Use these buttons to control playback of the videocassette.

EJECT Ejects the videocassette tape from the tape slot at the back of the player (VCP mode only).

FFWD ( ) Fast forwards a video cassette tape (VCP mode only).

PAUSE ( ) Pauses a video cassette tape (VCP mode only).

REWIND ( ) Rewinds a videocassette tape (VCP mode only).

STOP ( ) Stops playback .

VCP POWER Turns the Video Cassette Player on and off (DVD mode only).

Buttons used to control

videocassette playback

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DVD Basics

Regional Coding

Both the DVD/VCP player and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play. If the codes don’t match, the disc won’t play. This unit’s code is region 1. Discs with other regional codes can’t be played in this unit.

Using Different Menus

Each disc is programmed with different features. There are two separate menu paths that you can use to access features: the disc’s menu and the DVD’s status banner. Remember that a feature only works if the disc was programmed with that feature. For example, if you choose subtitles, the subtitles only appear if the disc was created with subtitles.

• The Disc menu – The disc menu is part of each disc and is separate from the DVD’s status banner. The contents of each disc’s menu vary according to how the disc was created and what features are included. Sometimes a disc’s menu appears automatically when you insert the disc, or you can access it by pressing the DISC MENU button.

• The DVD’s status banner – The status banner appears across the top of the screen when a disc is playing. It can only be accessed while you are playing a disc. It’s turned on and off with the STATUS button on the remote.

Types of Discs Your DVD Will Play

•DVD discs – Contain video.

•Audio discs – Contain musical or sound content only.

• mp3 discs – Contain audio files (for example, a CD-R with downloaded mp3 files).

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Loading and Playing Discs

Before you load a disc, make sure that it is compatible with the player. Note that the following discs CANNOT be used with this player:

• Laserdisc

• CD-I, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM

•MiniDisc

• CD-G discs play audio only, not graphics

To Load and Play a Disc

1. Lift up the LCD screen and position it to your liking.

2. Press the POWER button to turn on the unit.

3. Press the button on the top of the player to open the disc tray. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up (double-sided discs have content on both sides, so you can place either side up).

The player reads the disc’s table of contents, and then one of following happens depending on how the disc was programmed:

•No disc menu appears, a screen saver is displayed.

• The disc menu appears.

• The disc menu appears on the screen when you press PLAY/PAUSE.

• The disc starts playing automatically.

If no picture or screen saver is displayed, press the SOURCE button to put the player in DVD mode.

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Playback Features

Playback operations of DVDs and CDs vary among discs. Since this unit plays DVDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Refer to the instructions packed with the DVDs for information.

Playback features aren’t usually available during the opening credits of a movie. If a playback feature isn’t available, the invalid symbol (a hand icon) appears on the screen when you press a button.

Fast Motion Playback (Picture Scan)

To scan quickly through the disc when you’re playing it, use the Picture Scan feature.

1. Press the Fast Reverse ( ) or Fast Forward ( ) button when you’re playing a disc.

2. Press the button again to scan at a faster speed. Each time you press the button, the scanning speed increases until you reach maximum scanning speed.

Skipping Tracks or Songs

When a CD or mp3 disc is playing, use the Previous ( ) or Next ( ) button to skip a track or song. Press

to advance to the next track or song. Press to go to the previous track or song.

Skipping Chapters

When a DVD disc is playing, use the Previous ( ) or Next ( ) button to skip to the next chapter. Press

to advance to the next chapter. Press to go to the previous chapter.

Zoom

When a DVD disc is playing, press the ZOOM button to zoom in on the picture. Each press zooms closer. When you reach the maximum zoom, press ZOOM again to go to normal playback.

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Using a Disc Menu

A disc is capable of having an on-screen menu that is separate from the DVD’s on-screen status banner. The disc menu might only contain a list of the titles and chapters, or it may allow you to change features such as language and playback settings.

Although the content and operation of disc menus vary from disc to disc, the following example will give you an idea of what to expect.

1. When the disc is first inserted and/or you press DISC MENU on the player or the

This is an example of a disc menu. The menus on discs vary because the disc menu is created by the disc’s author.

remote, the disc menu appears.

2. Press the up or down arrow button on the remote to highlight the section of the disc

menu you want to choose, and press ENTER. In the example on the left, Language has been selected.

3. Press the up or down arrow button to select a language, and press ENTER.

4. Press PLAY/PAUSE to play the disc.

In this example, English is highlighted. Press ENTER on the remote to play the disc with English dialog.

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Using the Status Banner

While a disc is playing, press the STATUS button on the player or the remote to bring up the Status Banner. The Status Banner shows the status of DVD features and allows you to change them while the disc is playing. If nothing is selected after a few seconds, the banner disappears. The options below show you what happens when you press the STATUS button.

Press STATUS 1 time Brings up the Status Banner and shows the current title, chapter and time.

Press STATUS 2 times Shows the current subtitle information.

Press STATUS 3 times Shows the current audio language and audio format.

Press STATUS 4 times Shows the current surround sound setting.

Press STATUS 5 times Shows the current angle setting.

Press STATUS 6 times Shows the current A-B repeat setting.

Press STATUS 7 times Shows the current repeat setting.

Press STATUS 8 times Turns the Status Banner off.

TITLE 01/12 CHAPTER 23 /42 00:00:18

The Status Banner

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Because DVD discs use digital technology, a title can be divided into individual chapters (similar to tracks on a CD). You can skip to a specific chapter by using the Chapter feature in the Status Banner.

1. While a disc is playing, press STATUS (the Status Banner appears).

2. Press the right arrow button to highlight the chapter number.

3. Press the up or down arrow button to go to the next or previous chapter. Press OK to select the chapter you want to play.

Note: The Chapter feature only works on discs formatted with separate chapters.

Selecting a Chapter

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AUDIO 2/3:AC-3 5.1 ENGLISH

The Audio Banner

Changing the Audio Language

Use the AUDIO button on the remote to change the Audio Language setting for the current DVD disc. Press the AUDIO button consecutively to access different audio options. As you access an option, the audio language and format change at that time.

Notes:

The audio feature only works if the disc was created with multiple languages.

Some discs allow you to change the audio format from the disc’s menu, if available.

Changing the Subtitle Language

Use the SUBTITLE button on the remote to change the subtitle language for the current DVD disc. Press SUBTITLE consecutively to access the subtitle options. As you access an option, the subtitle language changes at that time. To turn subtitles off, press SUBTITLE until the SUBTITLE OFF option appears.

Note: The subtitle feature only works if the disc was created with multiple subtitles.

Changing the Camera Angle

Some discs contain multiple angles of a particular scene or sequence. Press the ANGLE button on the remote to access the different angles. As you access an angle, the angle changes at that time.

Note: The angle feature only works if the disc was created with multiple angles. Currently, very few region 1 discs have multiple angles.

Using the Repeat Feature

The default mode for the Repeat feature is OFF. Pressing the REPEAT button on the remote consecutively changes the repeat options:

• CHAPTER REPEAT ON

• TITLE REPEAT ON

• REPEAT OFF

As you access the repeat options, the repeat option changes at that time. For example, if you access CHAPTER REPEAT ON, the chapter will start playing again from the beginning when you get to the end of the chapter. The selected repeat option loops repeatedly until you turn it off.

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Using the A-B Repeat Feature

A-B Repeat lets you define a specific segment on the disc that you want to repeat. The A-B Repeat feature works the same for all discs. For example, you might like watching the dogfight in the movie Top Gun. To watch this scene over and over:

1. Find the spot on the disc that is a few seconds before the beginning of the scene you want to repeat.

2. Press the A-B button on the remote. This sets the A point (A TO B SET A appears).

3. When you get to the part of the disc that you want to be the end of the repeated segment (the B point),

press the A-B button again. This sets the end point (A TO B SET B appears). The segment repeats until you turn Repeat off by pressing the A-B button again (A TO B OFF appears).

Changing Surround Sound

You can use this feature to add a surround sound effect to the audio. While a disc is playing, press SURROUND. Pressing SURROUND on the remote or player consecutively changes the surround sound options:

• SURROUND SOUND

• 3D SURROUND

• HALL SURROUND

• SURROUND OFF

As you toggle through the options, the surround sound changes at that time.

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Playing Audio CDs

Tip

You can also advance to the next chapter by pressing , or go to the preceding chapter by pressing .

When playing an audio CD, the Status Banner appears automatically. It displays the current track and the amount of time for that track playing, the total amount of time on the disc and the current time running on the disc. The options below show you what happens when you press the STATUS button.

Press STATUS once SINGLE ELAPSED appears along with the current track playing and the

time of that track.

Press STATUS twice SINGLE REMAIN appears along with the current track playing and the

amount of time left on the track.

Press STATUS 3 times TOTAL ELAPSED appears along with the current track playing and the

total time playing on the CD.

Press STATUS 4 times TOTAL REMAIN appears along with the current track playing and the

amount of time left on the CD.

Press STATUS 5 times Turns off the Status Banner.

Using the Repeat Feature

The default mode for the Repeat feature is OFF. Pressing REPEAT on the remote or player consecutively changes the repeat options:

• REP-ONE – repeats the track that is playing

• REP-ALL – repeats the disc that is playing

• REPEAT OFF

As you access the repeat options, the repeat setting changes automatically to match the setting that appears on the screen. For example, if REP-ONE appears on the screen, the track that is playing will automatically start playing from the beginning once you reach the end of that track. The selected repeat option loops repeatedly until you turn it off.

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Playing mp3 Discs

mp3 is a format for storing digital audio. An audio CD-quality song can be compressed into the mp3 format with very little loss of quality, while taking up much less space. CD-R discs that have been encoded in mp3 format can be played on your DVD/VCP player.

Selecting Folders and Songs

When an mp3 disc is inserted in the player, the Disc Navigation screen appears automatically. You can change folders and songs through Disc Navigation. The player plays the songs in the order they were burned onto the disc.

1. If a disc is playing, press STOP. Press the up or down arrow button to go through the folder list on the right side of the Disc Navigation screen.

2. Once the folder you want is highlighted, press ENTER (the folder list shifts to the left side of the screen and the songs in the folder appear on the right).

3. Press the up or down arrow button to go through the song list and highlight the song you want. Press ENTER to begin playback of the highlighted song.

While playing an mp3 disc, press the STATUS button on the remote to display the Status Banner. The options below show you what happens when you press the STATUS button.

Press STATUS once CHAPTER REMAIN appears along with the amount of time left in the folder.

CHAPTER REMAIN and the time that is left remain on-screen until you press STATUS again.

Press STATUS twice CHAPTER ELAPSED appears along with the amount of time the song has played.

CHAPTER ELAPSED and the time remain on-screen until you press STATUS again.

Press STATUS 3 times OFF appears along with the amount of time the song has played. The time remains

on-screen until you press STATUS again to see the time left in the folder or you press STOP.

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Skipping Songs

Use the Next ( ) button on the remote to move to the next song. Use the Previous ( ) button to move to the beginning of the currently playing song. Press the button again to move to the previous song.

Selecting a Play Mode

You can choose what order the songs will play on a disc temporarily. The FOLDER play mode is the default. To access the play mode options, press STOP if the disc is playing. Press the right arrow button until the PLAY MODE option is highlighted. Use the up or down arrow to choose an option. The play mode options are:

SINGLE: plays the song you have chosen and stops disc play when the song is over.

REP-ONE: repeats the song you have chosen.

FOLDER: plays the folder in the order the songs were recorded.

FOLDER R: repeats the folder that is playing.

DISC: plays the entire disc.

RANDOM: plays all of the songs on the disc in random order.

SHUFFLE: plays the songs in random order (from within the selected folder).

PROG-END (Program End): plays the songs on the disc in the order you have programmed (you must create a playlist to set the order you want the tracks on the disc to play). When you are creating a playlist, this option changes to PROGRAM.

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