9Basic operations1 Press 0 PUSH to open the disc compartmentcover.2 Load a disc with the label side facing up andclose the cover.3 Press 3/8 PLAY/PAUSE (or CD 3/8 on theremote control unit) to start playback.During playback, the current track number and theelapsed playing time of the track are displayed.Notes• The following indication is displayed when the unitcannot read the disc information. Check if the disc isdirty or scratched, or the disc is loaded upside down.• Skipping of sound may occur if a strong shock isapplied to the unit or the unit is subject to vibrations. Ifthis happens, stop playback (or at least lower thevolume), and replace the unit in a secure place.To stop playbackPress 7 STOP (or 7 on the remote control unit).The total playing time and total number of tracks of thedisc are displayed in the CD stop mode.CautionNever open the disc compartment unless the unit is inthe stop mode. When removing a disc from the disccompartment, make sure that the disc has completelystopped rotating.To pause playbackPress 3/8 PLAY/PAUSE (or CD 3/8 on theremote control unit).To resume playback, press the button again.Selecting a desired track beforeplayback1 In the CD stop mode, press 4 or ¢repeatedly until the desired track number isdisplayed.2 Press 3/8 PLAY/PAUSE (or CD 3/8 on theremote control unit) to start playback.Skipping tracksPress 4 or ¢ during playback.• To skip to the beginning of the next track: press ¢.• To skip back to the beginning of the track currentlybeing played: press 4.• To skip back to the beginning of the previous track:press 4 twice in rapid succession.SearchYou can locate a desired position on the disc quickly byfast-forward or reverse search.Press and hold 4 or ¢ during playback.• To search in the forward direction: ¢• To search in the reverse direction: 4Release the button when you find the desired position.Playback continues from the selected position.TUNERPROGRAMFM MODEHBS EQRANDOMVOLINTROPRESET/REPEATTAPE CDSTANDBYSEARCH UPSEARCH DOWNREMOTESENSORPLAY/PAUSESTOPRANDOM INTRORC-ST3CD PORTABLE SYSTEMCD 61 324 ¢ 4 ¢7 STOP 7