4 − Playback operations
The CD-RW900SX can be used to play back CDs (including CD-R
and CD-RW discs that have been recorded and finalized on other
types of recorder), as well as CD-R discs and CD-RW discs that
have been recorded on the unit.
Audio files in MP3 format on CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW are also
playable on the unit.
Discs for playback
The CD discs in the CD-RW900SX can play back the types of
discs listed below.
o
Commercial pre-recorded CDs recorded in CD-DA format.
o
CD-R and CD-RW discs that have been recorded in CD-DA
format and finalized properly.
o
MP3 files recorded in ISO9660 level 1 and level 2 format on
CD-R and CD-RW discs, and properly finalized. MP3 files that
are recorded to a disc with Joliet format extensions are also
playable.
Simple playback operations
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CAUTION
If you are monitoring using headphones, first adjust the level
control to low on the unit, then connect to the PHONES jack
before playing back. This will prevent any possible damage to
your hearing.
NOTE
The explanation in this manual will assume the user is
starting from the normal Continuous mode.
1.
Press the POWER switch to turn on the unit.
2.
Insert a disc into the unit with the label side up.
The display shows “Disc Loading”. Then “TOC Reading” will
appear with the period flashing.
When the TOC has been read, the display shows the
number of tracks and total running time of the disc.
Disc type
Total number of tracks
Total running time
The CD-RW900SX also shows one of the following:
TOC: A disc finalized
MP3: A disc contains MP3 files
3.
Press the PLAY key to start playback.
Adjust the connected monitor system, or the level control
for the PHONES on the unit to set the listening level you
desire.
NOTE
If a disc has scratch or grime, it could cause the laser pickup
to “skip.” In this case, set the READ SPEED sub-menu in the
PLAY menu option to “High”. (see “Operation basics” on page
16)
This may resolve the problem, however, the unit’s running
sound may become louder.
4.
To stop playback, press the STOP key.
To temporarily stop playback and enter playback standby
mode, press the PAUSE key. To resume playback, press the
PLAY key again.
NOTE
To confirm the total playing time, use the PLAY TIME option in
the SYSTEM sub-menu (see “Operation basics” on page 16).
Track selection
Using the skip function
Skipping track numbers backward or forward.
1.
Select desired tracks for playback with the MULTI JOG
dial on the front panel. Turning clockwise skips the track
number backward and counterclockwise skips forward.
Or, press the SKIP key on the remote control. Pressing
.
key skips the track number backward and
/
key skips
forward.
2.
Press the PLAY key to start playback.
Or, press the PAUSE key to cue the track and enter playback
standby mode after moving to the head of the selected
track. To start playback, press the PLAY key.
Selecting by track number
Using the number keys on the remote control, the number of
the desired track can be entered directory. Even numbers with
two or three digits can be entered easily. For example:
Track 9: press ‘9’ and 009 will be displayed.
Track 12: press ‘1’ and ‘2’ and 012 will be displayed.
Track 103: press ‘1’ and ‘0’ and ‘3’ and 103 will be displayed.
After input, press the PLAY key to start playback. Or, the PAUSE
key to cue the track at its head position and enter playback
standby mode.
You can also enter the track number and start playback by
pushing the MULTI JOG dial or using the ENTER key.
NOTE
This function cannot be used in Program or Random mode.
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