Samsung MAX-DX79, MAX-DX76, MAX-DX75 User Manual

DVD MINI COMPONENT SYSTEM WITH USB HOST
DVD/VCD/CD/MP3-CD/CD-R/RW PLAYBACK
MAX-DX75 MAX-DX76 MAX-DX79
COMPACT
Instruction Manual
AH68-01940B
THIS APPLIANCE IS MANUFACTURED BY:
V I D E O

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Safety Warnings Precautions

Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the identification sticker located on the back of your player. Install your player horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (3~4inches). Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered. Do not stack anything on top of the player. Do not place the player on amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot. Before moving the player, ensure the disc tray is empty. This player is designed for continuous use. Switching off the DVD player to the stand-by mode does not disconnect the electrical supply. In order to disconnect the player completely from the power supply, remove the main plug from the wall outlet, especially when left unused for a long period of time.
Protect the player from moisture(i.e. vases) , and excess heat(e.g.fireplace) or equipment creating strong magnetic or electric fields (i.e.speakers...). Disconnect the power cable from the AC supply if the player malfunctions. Your player is not intended for industrial use.
Use of this product is for personal use only. Condensation may occur if your player or disc have been stored in cold
temperatures. If transporting the player during the winter, wait approximately 2 hours
until the unit has reached room temperature before using.
During thunderstorms, disconnect AC main plug from the wall outlet. Voltage peaks due to lightning could damage the unit.
Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or other heat sources.
This could lead to overheating and malfunction of the unit.
The battery used with this product contain chemicals that
are harmful to the environment.
Do not dispose of batteries in the general household trash.
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
CAUTION-INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN
AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED, AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage which can cause electric shock is present inside this unit.
This symbol alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions accompanying the unit.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUCT LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE REAR COVER. NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
This Compact Disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
CAUTION
PREPARATION
(Saudi Arabian Standards Organisation)
THIS APPLIANCE IS FITTED WITH 220V SASO APPROVED PLUG.THE CUSTOMER IS ENTITLED TO A FREE SASO APPROVED 127V PLUG FROM THE LOCAL DEALER.
Phones

Features

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Contents

PREPARATION
Safety Warnings ............................................................................................................................................................................................1
Precautions....................................................................................................................................................................................................2
Features.........................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Notes on Discs...............................................................................................................................................................................................5
Description.....................................................................................................................................................................................................7
CONNECTIONS
Connecting the Speakers ..............................................................................................................................................................................11
Connecting the video Out to your TV.............................................................................................................................................................13
HDMI Function...............................................................................................................................................................................................14
Connecting External Components .................................................................................................................................................................15
Connecting the FM Antennas ........................................................................................................................................................................16
Setting the Clock............................................................................................................................................................................................17
OPERATION
Disc Playback ................................................................................................................................................................................................19
MP3/WMA/CD Playback................................................................................................................................................................................20
DivX Playback................................................................................................................................................................................................21
Playing Media Files using the USB feature ...................................................................................................................................................23
Displaying Disc Information ...........................................................................................................................................................................25
Fast/Slow Playback .......................................................................................................................................................................................26
Skipping Scenes/Songs.................................................................................................................................................................................27
Step Function.................................................................................................................................................................................................27
Angle Function...............................................................................................................................................................................................28
Repeat Playback............................................................................................................................................................................................29
A-B Repeat playback ....................................................................................................................................................................................31
Zoom Function...............................................................................................................................................................................................32
Selecting Audio/Subtitle Language................................................................................................................................................................33
Moving Directly to a Scene/Song...................................................................................................................................................................34
JPEG File Playback .......................................................................................................................................................................................35
Using Disc Menu............................................................................................................................................................................................37
Using the Title Menu......................................................................................................................................................................................38
SETUP
Setting the Language.....................................................................................................................................................................................39
Language Code List.......................................................................................................................................................................................40
Setting TV Screen type..................................................................................................................................................................................41
Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level) .......................................................................................................................................................43
Setting the Password.....................................................................................................................................................................................44
Setting the Wallpaper ....................................................................................................................................................................................45
Setting the DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) .........................................................................................................................................47
AV SYNC Setup ............................................................................................................................................................................................48
RADIO OPERATION
Listening to Radio ..........................................................................................................................................................................................49
Presetting Stations.........................................................................................................................................................................................50
TAPE DECK
Listening to a Cassette ..................................................................................................................................................................................51
MISCELLANEOUS
Recording a Compact Disc ............................................................................................................................................................................54
Recording a Radio Program ..........................................................................................................................................................................56
Timer Function...............................................................................................................................................................................................57
Canceling the Timer.......................................................................................................................................................................................58
POWER SOUND and Sound Field (DSP/EQ) Function ...............................................................................................................................59
Sleep Timer Function / Mute Function...........................................................................................................................................................60
DEMO Function / DIMMER Function/ECO Function ....................................................................................................................................61
Bass/Treble Level Function ...........................................................................................................................................................................62
Connecting Headphones/Microphone(option) ...............................................................................................................................................63
Key Control ....................................................................................................................................................................................................63
Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs .......................................................................................................................................................64
Before Calling for Service ..............................................................................................................................................................................65
Specifications.................................................................................................................................................................................................67
USB Feature Supported Player .....................................................................................................................................................................68
Notes on Terminology....................................................................................................................................................................................69
TV Screen Saver Function
The MAX-DX75/DX76/DX79 automatically brightens and darkens the brightness of the TV screen after 3 minutes in the stop mode. The MAX-DX75/DX76/DX79 automatically switches itself into the power saving mode after 20 minutes in the screen saver mode.
Power Saving Function
The MAX-DX75/DX76/DX79 automatically shuts itself off after 20 minutes in the stop mode.
Customized TV Screen Display
The MAX-DX75/DX76/DX79 allows you to select your favorite image during JPEG, VCD/DVD playback and set it as your background wallpaper.
Multi-Disc Playback & FM Tuner, TAPE,USB HOST.
The MAX-DX75/DX76/DX79 combines the convenience of multi-disc playback capability, including DVD-VEDIO, CD, MP3-CD, CD-R, CD-RW,VCD,DivX,JPEG and DVD-R/RW, with a sophisticated FM tuner, TAPE, USB HOST all in a single player.
PREPARATION
USB Host support
You can enjoy media files such as pictures, movies and music saved on an MP3 player, digital camera or USB memory stick by connecting the storage device to the USB port of the Home Theater.
HDMI
HDMI transmits DVD video and audio signals simultaneously,and provides a clearer picture.

Notes on Discs

DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) offers fantastic audio and video, thanks to Dolby Digital
surround sound and MPEG-2 video compression technology. Now you can enjoy these realistic effects in the home, as if you were in a movie theater or concert hall.
DVD players and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play. The Region Number for this player is given on the rear panel of the player.
(Your DVD player will only play DVDs that are labeled with identical region codes.)
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LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM and DVD-ROM discs cannot be played on this player.
If such discs are played, a <WRONG DISC FORMAT> message appears on the TV screen.
DVD discs purchased abroad may not play on this player.
If such discs are played, a <CAN'T PLAY THIS DISC PLEASE, CHECK REGION CODE> message
appears on the TV screen.
Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your DVD player directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture from copy-protected DVD discs.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by methods claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Playable Discs
Do not use the following types of disc!
Copy Protection
V I D E O
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
Mark (Logo)
Video
DVD-VIDEO
AUDIO-CD
DivX
12cm
Approx. 240 min. (single-sided)
Approx. 480 min. (double-sided)
Approx. 80 min. (single-sided)
Approx. 160 min. (double-sided)
74 min.
20 min.
74 min.
20 min.
8cm
12cm
8cm
12cm
8cm
Audio
Audio + Video
Recorded Signals
Disc Type Disc Size Max. Playing Time
5
GB
CD-R Discs
Some CD-R discs may not be playable depending on the disc recording device (CD-Recorder or PC) and the condition of the disc.
Use a 650MB/74 minute CD-R disc. Do not use CD-R discs over 700MB/80 minute as they may not be playback.
Some CD-RW (Rewritable) media, may not be playable.
Only CD-Rs that are properly "closed" can be fully played. If the session is closed but the disc is left open, you may not be able to fully play the disc.
CD-R JPEG Discs
Only files with the "jpg" extensions can be played.
If the disc is not closed, it will take longer to start playing and not all of the recorded files may be played.
Only CD-R discs with JPEG files in ISO 9660 or Joliet format can be played.
JPEG file names should be 8 characters or less in length and contain no blank spaces or special characters (. / = +).
Only a consecutively written multisession disc can be played. If there is a blank segment in the multisession disc, the disc can be played only up to the blank segment.
A maximum of 9,999 images can be stored on a single CD.
When playing a Kodak/Fuji Picture CD, only the JPEG files in the picture folder can be played.
Picture discs other than Kodak/Fuji Picture CDs may take longer to start playing or may not play at all.
CD-R MP3 Discs
Only CD-R discs with MP3 files in ISO 9660 or Joliet format can be played.
MP3 file names should be 8 characters or less in length and contain no blank spaces or special characters (. / = +).
Use discs recorded with a compression/decompression data rate greater than 128Kbps.
Only files with the "mp3" and extensions can be played.
Only a consecutively written multisession disc can be played. If there is a blank segment in the Multisession disc, the disc can be played only up to the blank segment.
If the disc is not closed, it will take longer to begin playback and not all of the recorded files may be played.
For files encoded in Variable Bit Rate (VBR) format, i.e. files encoded in both low bit rate and high bit rate (e.g., 32Kbps ~ 320Kbps), the sound may skip during playback.
A maximum of 500 tracks can be played per CD.
A maximum of 300 folders can be played per CD.
DVD R/RW, CD-R/RW DivX Discs
Since this product only provides encoding formats authorized by DivX Networks, Inc., a DivX file created by the user might not play.
Software updates for incompatible formats are not supported. (Example : QPEL, GMC, resolution higher than 800 x 600 pixels, etc.)
Sections with a high frame rate might not be played while playing a DivX file.
For more information about the formats authorized by DivX Networks, Inc., please visit "www.divxnetworks.net".
This product does not support Secure (DRM) Media files.
Disc Recording Format
PREPARATION
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—Rear Panel—
Video Cable
FM Antenna
Remote Control
User's Manual
HDMI Cable
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Description

Accessories
—Front Panel—
PREPARATION
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FM Antenna Connector
2. Component Video Output Connectors
Connect a TV with component vide input jacks to
these jacks.
3. HDMI OUT
4.
LINE OUT
5. Video Output Connector
Connect the TV's video input jacks (VIDEO IN) to
the VIDEO OUT connector.
6.
2.0 Channel Speaker Output Terminals( for MAX-DX75)
2.1 Channel Speaker Output Terminals( for MAX-DX76)
4.1 Channel Speaker Output Terminals( for MAX-DX79)
7.
Voltage Selector (Option)
1. STANDBY/ON/ECO
2. TUNER BUTTON
3. DVD/CD BUTTON
4. SEARCH FUNCTION BUTTONS TUNING MODE OR STOP BUTTON
5. RECORD/CD SYNCHRO
6. EQ/DSP
7. POWER SOUND
8. BASS
9. USB HOST JACK
10. PHONES
11. AUX
12. MIC 1
13. MIC 2
14. MIC VOLUME
15. KEY CONTROL
16. DEMO/DIMMER
17. ECHO
18. TREBLE
19. MULTI JOG
20. ENTER
21. AUX/USB
22. TAPE BUTTON
23. VOLUME
24. EJECT BUTTON
25. CASSETTE DECK
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The picture of Rear panel is based on MODEL:MAX-DX79
MAX-DX75: 2.0 Channel Speaker Output MAX-DX76: 2.1 Channel Speaker Output MAX-DX79: 4.1 Channel Speaker Output
Note
• You can use MULTI JOG KNOB to instead of SEARCH BUTTON on the main set and the remote control.
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—Remote Control—
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Description
PREPARATION
KEY CONTROL b button
VOLUME button
MENU button
POWER button
TUNER(BAND) button
DVD button
CANCEL button CD REPEAT button
Number(0~9) buttons
DEMO/DIMMER button
EJECT button
USB(AUX) button
TAPE button
Cursor/Enter button
EXIT button
SLOW/ MO/ST button
TIMER/CLOCK button
TUNER MEMORY button REPEAT A-B/ZOOM button
TIMER ON/OFF button
RETURN button
INFO button
SLEEP button
AUDIO button
TUNING button
TREBLE/BASS/NTSC/PAL button
SLIDE MODE button
DIGEST button
ECHO button
REMAIN button
COUNTER RESET/STEP button
Tuning Preset/CD Skip button
SUB TITLE button
KEY CONTROL # button
Play/Pause button
SEARCH buttons
Stop button
DSP/EQ button
REVERSE MODE/LOGO button
The remote control can be used up to approximately 23 feet/7 meters in a straight line. It can also be operated at a horizontal angle of up to 30° from the remote control sensor.
Range of Operation of the Remote Control
Caution
Remove the battery cover in the direction of the arrow.
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Insert two 1.5V AAA batteries, paying attention to the correct polarities (+ and –).
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Replace the battery cover.
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Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:
Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity:(+) to (+)and (–)to (–).
Use the correct type of batteries.Batteries that look similar may differ in voltage.
Always replace both batteries at the same time.
Do not expose batteries to heat or flame.
Insert Remote Batteries
POWER SOUND button
MUTE button
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CONNECTIONS

Connecting the Speakers

Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord.
Connect the connecting jacks (2) to the back of mini-compact system.
Make sure the polarities (+and -) are correct.
MAX-DX75
R
L
MAX-DX79
L
SW
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R
SL
Installation in a place near heating apparatus, under direct lay of light or with high humidity may cause performance degradation of the speaker.
Do not install on the wall or on a high place of pole or other unstable place to prevent any safety accident
caused by falling of the speaker.
Do not take the speaker near from TV or computer monitor.
The speaker near the TV or computer monitor may influence the quality of the screen display.
Directions in Installing Speaker
MAX-DX76
Speakers
Place these speakers in front of your listening position, facing inwards (about 45°) toward you.
Place the speakers so that their tweeters will be at the same height as your ear.
Position of the DVD Player
Place it on a stand or cabinet shelf, or under the TV stand.
Selecting the Listening Position
The listening position should be located about 2.5 to 3 times the distance of the TV's screen size away from the TV. Example: For 32" TVs 2~2.4m (6~8feet)
For 55" TVs 3.5~4m (11~13feet)
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Subwoofer
The position of the subwoofer is not so critical. Place it anywhere you like.
Usually, it is placed by a corner near the front speakers.
SW
Rear Speakers
Place these speakers behind your listening position.
If there isn't enough room, place these speakers so they face each other.
Place them about 60 to 90cm (2 to 3feet) above your ear, facing slightly downward.
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Unlike the front and center speakers, the rear speakers are used to handle mainly sound effects and sound will not come from them all the time.
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Connecting the Video Out to your TV

Choose one of the three methods for connecting to a TV.

HDMI Function

CONNECTIONS
If your television is equipped with Component Video inputs, connect a Component video cable(not supplied) from the Component Video Output (Pr, Pb and Y) jacks on the back of the panel of the main unit to the corresponding jacks on your television.
METHOD 2 : Component Video ....... (Better Quality)
METHOD 3
(supplied)
METHOD 2
METHOD 1
(supplied)
Connect the HDMI cable from the HDMI OUT jack on the back of the DVD Player to the HDMI IN jack on your TV.
METHOD 1 : HDMI ....... (Best Quality)
What is HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)?
This device transmits a DVD video signal digitally without the process of converting to analog. You will get sharper digital pictures when using an HDMI connection.
Resolutions available for the HDMI output are 576p(480p).
• If the TV does not support the configured resolution, you will not be able to see the picture properly.
When an HDMI cable is connected, composite and component video signals are not output.
• See your TV owner's manual for more information on how to select the TV's Video Input source.
The audio signals transmitted over the HDMI Cable can be toggled ON/OFF.
1 In Stop mode, press the MENU button.
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Press the Cursor button to move to <Audio> and then press the ENTER button.
3 Press the Cursor button to move to <HDMI AUDIO> and then press
the ENTER button.
4 Press the Cursor , button to select <ON> or <OFF> and then press
the ENTER button.
ON : Both video and audio signals are transmitted over the HDMI connection cable, and audio
is output through your TV speakers only.
OFF : Video is transmitted over the HDMI connection cable only, and audio is output through
the home theater speakers only.
Press the RETURN button to return to the previous level. Press the EXIT button to exit the setup screen.
Setting the HDMI Audio
MOVE ENTER EXITRETURN
MOVE SELECT EXITRETURN
Connect the supplied video cable from the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of the main unit to the VIDEO IN jack on your TV.
METHOD 3 : Composite Video....... (Good Quality)
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Each time the button is pressed, the video format switches between "NTSC" and "PAL".
Each country has a different video format standard.
For normal playback, the video format of the disc must be the same as the video format of your TV.
Turn off the main unit and then press NTSC/PAL on the Remote Control or REC/PAUSE on the Main Unit.
Selecting the Video Format
• The default setting of this function is HDMI AUDIO OFF.
• HDMI AUDIO is automatically down-mixed to 2ch for TV speakers.
• BASS/TREBLE/ECHO/KEY CONTROL/P.SOUND/EQ/DSP function is not available when HDMI AUDIO is ON.
• MIC output is not available while HDMI AUDIO ON.
This product operates in Interlace scan mode (480i Only) for Component Output.
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Connecting External Components

Connecting the FM Antennas

FM Antenna (supplied)
The cooling fan dissipates the heat generated inside the unit so that the unit can be operated normally. The cooling fan is activated automatically to supply cool air to the unit.
Please observe the following cautions for your safety.
Make sure the unit is well-ventilated. If the unit has poor ventilation, the temperature inside the unit could rise and may damage it.
Do not obstruct the cooling fan or ventilation holes. (If the cooling fan or ventilation holes are covered with a newspaper or cloth, heat may build up inside the unit and fire may result.)
Cooling Fan
FM antenna connection
1. Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal as a temporary measure.
2. Slowly move the antenna wire around until you find a location where reception is good, then fasten it to a wall or other rigid surface.
If reception is poor, connect an outdoor antenna. Before attaching a 75coaxial cable (with a standard type connector), disconnect the supplied FM antenna.
CONNECTIONS
Connect Audio In on the DVD player to Audio Out on the external analog component.
Be sure to match connector colors.
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Example: Analog signal components such as a VCR, Camcorder, and TV.
Connecting an External Analog Component
Audio Cable
If the external analog component has only one Audio Out, connect
either left or right.
Press AUX to select AUX.
AUX’ appears in the display.
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(not supplied)
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Setting the Clock

For each step, you have a few seconds to set the required options. If you exceed this time, you must start again.
You can display the time, even when you are using another function, by pressing TIMER/CLOCK once.
CLOCK is displayed.
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Press TIMER/CLOCK twice.
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Switch the system on by pressing POWER button.
"TIMER" appears in the display.
The current time is now set.
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When the correct time is displayed, press ENTER.
Increase the minutes :
Decrease the minutes :
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When the correct hour is displayed, press ENTER. The minutes flash.
Increase the hours :
Decrease the hours :
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Press ENTER. The hour flashes.
Note
You can also use Multi-Jog or button on the panel front instead of , buttons in step 3,4.
Note
CONNECTIONS
Checking the Remaining Time
CHAPTER REMAIN
TITLE REMAIN
CHAPTER ELAPSED
TITLE ELAPSED
TRACK REMAIN
TOTAL ELAPSED
TOTAL REMAIN
TRACK ELAPSED
TRACK REMAIN
TRACK ELAPSED
Each time the REMAIN button is pressed
Press the REMAIN button.
For checking the total and remaining time of a title or chapter being played.
DVD
CD
VCD
MP3
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OPERATION

Disc Playback

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Load a disc.
Insert a disc that the disc’s label facing up.
Depending on the content of the disc, the initial screen may appear different.
Depending on the recording mode, some MP3-CDs cannot be played.
Table of contents of a MP3-CD varies depending on the MP3 track format recorded on the disc.
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To eject the disc,press EJECT button
DVD VCD CD
Playback starts automatically.
DivX
MP3
JPEG
Playback starts automatically.
If the TV is on, a list of MP3s on the CD will appear on the TV screen.
Note
To resume playback, press PLAY/PAUSE button again.
To temporarily pause playback, press PLAY/PAUSE during playback.
If pressed once, “PRESS PLAY” is displayed and the stop position will be stored in memory. If PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button or ENTER button is pressed, playback resumes from the stop position. (This function works only with DVDs.)
If pressed twice, “STOP” is displayed, and if PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button is pressed, playback starts from the beginning.
To stop playback, press STOP during playback.

MP3/WMA-CD Playback

Depending on the recording mode, some MP3/WMA-CDs may not play.
Table of contents of a MP3-CD varies depending on the MP3/WMA track format recorded on the disc.
Note
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In Stop mode, use
to select
the album, and then press the ENTER button.
The MP3/WMA menu screen will appear and playback will start.
The appearance of the menu depends on the MP3/WMA disc.
WMA-DRM files cannot be played.
Use to select the track.
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Load the MP3/WMA
disc.
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Press the STOP button to stop playback.
To select another album and track, repeat Steps 2 and 3 above.
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To change the album, use to select another album in Stop mode, and then press the ENTER button.
Music File Icon
Image File Icon
Movie File Icon
All File Icon
Press the button when it is in stop status and select a desired icon from the top part of the menu.
To play music files only, select the Icon.
To view image files only, select the Icon.
To view movie files only, select the Icon.
To select all files select the Icon.
To play a file icon in the screen,
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