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English
Basic operations
1
Press
0
PUSH to open the disc compartment
cover.
2
Load a disc with the label side facing up and
close the cover.
3
Press
3
/
8
PLAY/PAUSE (or CD
3
/
8
on the
remote control unit) to start playback.
During playback, the current track number and the
elapsed playing time of the track are displayed.
Notes
• The following indication is displayed when the unit
cannot read the disc information. Check if the disc is
dirty or scratched, or the disc is loaded upside down.
• Skipping of sound may occur if a strong shock is
applied to the unit or the unit is subject to vibrations. If
this happens, stop playback (or at least lower the
volume), and replace the unit in a secure place.
To stop playback
Press
7
STOP (or
7
on the remote control unit).
The total playing time and total number of tracks of the
disc are displayed in the CD stop mode.
Caution
Never open the disc compartment unless the unit is in
the stop mode. When removing a disc from the disc
compartment, make sure that the disc has completely
stopped rotating.
To pause playback
Press
3
/
8
PLAY/PAUSE (or CD
3
/
8
on the
remote control unit).
To resume playback, press the button again.
Selecting a desired track before
playback
1
In the CD stop mode, press
4
or
¢
repeatedly until the desired track number is
displayed.
2
Press
3
/
8
PLAY/PAUSE (or CD
3
/
8
on the
remote control unit) to start playback.
Skipping tracks
Press
4
or
¢
during playback.
• To skip to the beginning of the next track: press
¢
.
• To skip back to the beginning of the track currently
being played: press
4
.
• To skip back to the beginning of the previous track:
press
4
twice in rapid succession.
Search
You can locate a desired position on the disc quickly by
fast-forward or reverse search.
Press and hold
4
or
¢
during playback.
• To search in the forward direction:
¢
• To search in the reverse direction:
4
Release the button when you find the desired position.
Playback continues from the selected position.
TUNER
PROGRAM
FM MODE
HBS
EQ
RANDOM
VOL
INTRO
PRESET/
REPEAT
TAPE
CD
STANDBY
SEARCH UP
SEARCH DOWN
REMOTE
SENSOR
PLAY/PAUSE
STOP
RANDOM
INTRO
RC-ST3
CD PORTABLE SYSTEM
CD
6
1
3
2
4 ¢
4 ¢
7
STOP
7
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