Other Play Methods
The letters such as A in the various illustrations refer to the descriptions in the "Location of Controls" section. (See page 2.)
Descriptions are common to Audio CDs and MP3 files unless otherwise noted.
MP3 File Compatibility
• This player can read MP3 files that are recorded in the format
that is compliant with ISO 9660.
• The player can read or play an MP3 file with the extension
code —".mp3".
• Group/track title can be displayed.
Note:
• ID3* tags cannot be shown on the display.
* An MP3 file can contain file information called "ID3 Tag"
where its album name, performer, track title, etc. are recorded.
How are MP3 files recorded and played back?
The illustration below shows the normal playing order of the
MP3 files. You will see that the MP3 files are played back in the
order from the higher hierarchy to the lower one.
Hierarchy
3
4
1
2
5
Random play
You can play all tracks in a random order. After playing all
tracks, the unit stops.
1
Play the disc.
C
2
Press MODE until "RAND" flashes.
E
MODE
Cancelling
Press MODE until "RAND" goes out, or press the 7 button to stop the disc.
For your reference:
• You can also select random play in stop mode.
• During program play ("PROG" appears on the display). ran-
dom play is not selectable.
Program play
You can program up to 64 tracks in any desired order including
the same tracks.
For Audio CD, go to step 3. Though the display differs a little,
operation is the same.
1
(MP3 only) During playback or in stop mode,
press PROGRAM.
"PROG" lights up
G
PROGRAM
Program sequence number
2
(MP3 only) Select the desired group number.
(e.g. 02)
B
4
3
Press PROGRAM.
G
4
Select the desired track. (e.g. 03)
B
5
Press PROGRAM
G
6
For MP3, repeat steps 2-5 to select other tracks.
Group
For Audio-CD, repeat steps 4 and 5.
7
Press the 3/8 button.
MP3 file
C
6
7
• To confirm the programmed tracks
In stop mode, press PROGRAM repeatedly. The programmed track
number will successively appear together with the program sequence
number. At this time, you can change the program, if required.
If the programmed tracks are less than 64, track number "00" ap-
8
pears for the youngest programmable sequence number, enabling
9
further programming.
10
• To delete the entire programmed sequence
In stop mode, press the 7 button during programming process.
Turning off the unit deletes the program.
Repeat play
You can repeatedly play one track or one group (for MP3), or all
tracks or all groups (for MP3).
1
During playback or in stop mode, press MODE
until the repeat indicator lights up.
MODE
E
1 group repeat (MP3 only)
2
C
Cancelling
Press MODE until the repeat indicator goes out and the unit re-
turns to normal play mode.
For your reference:
Repeat function is also effective for program play (except 1
group repeat).
Intro play
You can successively play the first 10 seconds of every track
from the first track.
Intro play stops after playing the last track.
1
Group number
In stop mode, press MODE until "INTRO" flashes.
MODE
E
2
Press the 3/8 button.
The "INTRO" play will start from the first track.
C
Cancelling
Press MODE until "INTRO" goes out and the unit returns to
normal play mode.
For your reference:
• You can also use intro play during playback. In this case, intro
play after the current track has been played back.
• You can also use intro play for program play.
PROGRAM
Track number
PROGRAM
1 track repeat
All tracks repeat/All groups repeat
(MP3 only)
Title search (MP3 only)
Alphabet search
During playback or in stop mode, you can search a track that
begins with A-Z, 0-9.
1
Press A.S.P./T.SEARCH. "A" appears.
"
" blinks.
"
"
F
A.S.P ./T.SEARCH
Example: Track title that begins with A
2
Search a track by specifying the first letter (A-Z) or
number (0-9). If nothing is found, "NOTHING" appears.
B
Example: When the letter L is specified
3
"
Press the 3/8 button.
C
All the tracks with the specified letter will be played. After that,
the "
" indicator will disappear and the disc stops.
To cancel the alphabetic play, press the 7 button once. Then, the
"
" indicator disappears and the unit returns to normal play.
Group Search
During playback or in stop mode, you can search a group you
want to play.
1
Press A.S.P./T.SEARCH until "GRP" appears.
"
" indicator lights up.
"
"
F
A.S.P ./T.SEARCH
Group title (Example)
2
Select a desired group.
Each time you press it, the next group title is
displayed.
B
3
Press the 3/8 button.
Playback starts from the first track of the selected group.
When the 6 button is pressed, group search mode auto-
matically released.
Hyper-Bass Sound (HBS)
You can enjoy powerful bass sound.
To get the hyper-bass sound effect
Set HBS switch to "ON". The HBS indicator lights up.
HBS
OFF
ON
O
To cancel the effect
Set HBS switch to "OFF".
A-Z, 0-9
" stays lit
Group number