37EnglishAdditional InformationLearning More about This SystemGetting Started (see pages 3 to 6)Changing the Scanning Mode:• To enjoy the progressive video picture, connect a TV withthe progressive video input using component video cord.Daily Operations—Playback (see pages 10 to 14)Listening to the Radio:• If you store a new station into an occupied preset number,the previously stored station in that number will be erased.• When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failureoccurs, the preset stations will be erased in a few days. Ifthis happens, preset the stations again.Playing Back a Disc:• When using an 8 cm disc, place it on the inner circle of thedisc tray.• On some DVD, SVCD, or VCD discs, the actual operationsmay be different from what is explained in this manual, dueto the programming and disc structure; such differences arenot malfunction of this System.• When discs* in more than one tray are loaded on the disctrays, they are played in sequence as follows. (When DVDVideo, DVD Audio or SVCD/VCD with PBC is loaded inthe System, playback of the disc next to these discs will notstart.):Ex.: When DISC 2 is selected:DISC 2]DISC 3] DISC 4]DISC 5]DISC 1](then stops)* When no disc is loaded on the disc tray, that disc numberis skipped.• You can exchange discs while playing or selecting anotherdisc.• Some DVD Audio discs prohibit downmixed output. Whenyou play back such a disc, “LR ONLY” appears on thedisplay and the System plays back the left front and rightfront signals.• 3D Phonic setting is also applied to the optical digitaloutput signals through the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTterminal.• For MP3/JPEG playback...– This System cannot play “packet write” discs.– MP3/JPEG discs require a longer readout time thanregular CDs. (It depends on the complexity of the group/file configuration.)– Some MP3/JPEG files cannot be played back and will beskipped. This result from their recording processes andconditions.– When making MP3 discs, use ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level2 for the disc format.– This System can play back MP3/JPEG files with theextension code <.mp3> or <.jpg> (regardless of the lettercase—upper/lower).– It is recommended that you make each MP3 file at asampling rate of 44.1 kHz and at bit rate of 128 kbps.– This System can recognize the total of 1000 tracks and of99 groups (each group can contain up to 150 tracks).Those exceeding the maximum number cannot berecognized.– This System can show up to 23 characters of the file(track) names (except for extention) and 30 characters ofthe ID3 tags on the display and the TV screen.– Some characters or symbols will not be shown (and willbe blanked) on the display.• When using Resume on SVCD or VCD with PBC, theplayback might start on a position slightly different fromwhere you have stopped.• You can use Resume only for the DVD/SVCD/VCDexcept for some discs—depending how the disc isprogrammed.Playing Back from the PC:• Check if your PC equipped with the CD-ROM drive isrunning on WindowsR 98*, WindowsR 98SE*, WindowsRMe*, WindowsR 2000*, or WindowsR XP* and prepare itsCD-ROM.• DO NOT turn off the System or disconnect the USB cablewhile installing the drivers and for a several seconds eachtime your PC is recognizing the System.• Use a full speed USB cable (version 1.1).• If your PC does not recognize the System, disconnect theUSB cable and connect it again. If this does not work,restart Windows.• The drivers installed can be recognized only when the USBcable is connected between the System and your PC.• The sound may not be played back correctly—interruptedor degraded—due to your PC settings or PC specifications.* MicrosoftR, WindowsR 98, WindowsR 98SE, WindowsRMe, WindowsR 2000 and WindowsR XP are registeredtrademarks of Microsoft corporation.Daily Operations—Sound&Other Adjustments(see pages 15 to 18)Adjusting the Volume:• Be sure to turn down the volume before connecting orputting the headphones.Adjusting the Sound:• This function also affects the sound through theheadphones.Setting the clock:• “AM 12:00” will flash on the display until you set theclock.• The clock may gain or lose 1 to 2 minutes per month. If thishappens, reset the clock.Unique DVD/VCD Operations (see pages 19 to 21)• During slow-motion playback, no sound will bereproduced.• One touch replay function works only within the same title,though it works between chapters.• While zoomed in, the picture may look coarse.