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... desired Component Select button. SET TV VCR DVD CD SAT TAPE CBL AMP 3 Transmit code number signals in turn. ENT Press ENT. Startup Guide This guide shows you cannot find the four-digit component code number for your component, referring to operate your components. SET TV VCR DVD CD SAT TAPE... code numbers." ENT Press ENT. If you have the code number If you how to set up a TV of the code number "8011" 1 Set the Remote Commander for code input mode. CH 4 Finish setting. MENU + SET Press SET and MENU. 2 Press the desired Component Select button. For more details, see...
... desired Component Select button. SET TV VCR DVD CD SAT TAPE CBL AMP 3 Transmit code number signals in turn. ENT Press ENT. Startup Guide This guide shows you cannot find the four-digit component code number for your component, referring to operate your components. SET TV VCR DVD CD SAT TAPE... code numbers." ENT Press ENT. If you have the code number If you how to set up a TV of the code number "8011" 1 Set the Remote Commander for code input mode. CH 4 Finish setting. MENU + SET Press SET and MENU. 2 Press the desired Component Select button. For more details, see...
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indications on the batteries with new ones. Insert the batteries (negative end first) through the guide clamp within each compartment as shown above. Notes on batteries • Do not use the Commander for remote control operation (two size AA (R6) batteries) Under normal conditions, the batteries will be drained. ...supplied). If the Commander does not operate properly, the batteries might be erased. Otherwise, your code number settings (page 10) and "learned" remote control signals (page 16) will last up the + and - When to six months. Be sure to replace the batteries.
indications on the batteries with new ones. Insert the batteries (negative end first) through the guide clamp within each compartment as shown above. Notes on batteries • Do not use the Commander for remote control operation (two size AA (R6) batteries) Under normal conditions, the batteries will be drained. ...supplied). If the Commander does not operate properly, the batteries might be erased. Otherwise, your code number settings (page 10) and "learned" remote control signals (page 16) will last up the + and - When to six months. Be sure to replace the batteries.
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...when you select an audio component. Location of the control buttons varies depending on the VOL +/- buttons qj SLEEP button qk RECALL button ql MENU button w; buttons* 7 INFO button 8 MUTING button* 9 GUIDE button 0 EXIT button qa Player Control buttons qs TV/VIDEO button qd POWER button qf ...ENT (enter) button qg TWIN VIEW button qh CH (channel) +/- Cursor Control buttons wa TOOLS button ws SYSTEM CONTROL buttons wd DOT button About tactile dots The number...
...when you select an audio component. Location of the control buttons varies depending on the VOL +/- buttons qj SLEEP button qk RECALL button ql MENU button w; buttons* 7 INFO button 8 MUTING button* 9 GUIDE button 0 EXIT button qa Player Control buttons qs TV/VIDEO button qd POWER button qf ...ENT (enter) button qg TWIN VIEW button qh CH (channel) +/- Cursor Control buttons wa TOOLS button ws SYSTEM CONTROL buttons wd DOT button About tactile dots The number...
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... VIDEO1 1 TUNER 4 MD 7 VOL VIDEO2 2 CD 5 TV 8 DVD 0 DIGITAL /ANALOG AUX 3 TAPE 6 PHONO 9 ENT CH TWIN VIEW SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU EXIT OK TOOLS 3 4 5 2 SYSTEM CONTROL ABCD Example: To set Sony components, skip the following procedures. SET 10 You can use with other major brand preset AV components also. Basic Operations...
... VIDEO1 1 TUNER 4 MD 7 VOL VIDEO2 2 CD 5 TV 8 DVD 0 DIGITAL /ANALOG AUX 3 TAPE 6 PHONO 9 ENT CH TWIN VIEW SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU EXIT OK TOOLS 3 4 5 2 SYSTEM CONTROL ABCD Example: To set Sony components, skip the following procedures. SET 10 You can use with other major brand preset AV components also. Basic Operations...
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... TAPE AMP VIDEO1 1 TUNER 4 MD 7 VOL VIDEO2 2 CD 5 TV 8 DVD 0 DIGITAL /ANALOG AUX 3 TAPE 6 PHONO 9 ENT CH TWIN VIEW SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU OK EXIT TOOLS 1 3 2 4 3 1 SYSTEM CONTROL ABCD 1 Press and while holding SET, press MENU. Setting a Component Code by the Search Function You can set a component code using the...
... TAPE AMP VIDEO1 1 TUNER 4 MD 7 VOL VIDEO2 2 CD 5 TV 8 DVD 0 DIGITAL /ANALOG AUX 3 TAPE 6 PHONO 9 ENT CH TWIN VIEW SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU OK EXIT TOOLS 1 3 2 4 3 1 SYSTEM CONTROL ABCD 1 Press and while holding SET, press MENU. Setting a Component Code by the Search Function You can set a component code using the...
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... MD 7 VOL VIDEO2 2 CD 5 TV 8 DVD 0 DIGITAL /ANALOG AUX 3 TAPE 6 PHONO 9 ENT CH TWIN VIEW SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU EXIT OK TOOLS SYSTEM CONTROL ABCD 1 2 Example: To operate a video cassette recorder 1 Press the desired Component Select button. The Component Select button lights up when you ...The SET indicator and the Component button turns off , it . To cancel setup, press SET. Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander When you operate a non-Sony component, make sure you set the code, start over from Step 1. 5 Check if the code number works by the ...
... MD 7 VOL VIDEO2 2 CD 5 TV 8 DVD 0 DIGITAL /ANALOG AUX 3 TAPE 6 PHONO 9 ENT CH TWIN VIEW SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU EXIT OK TOOLS SYSTEM CONTROL ABCD 1 2 Example: To operate a video cassette recorder 1 Press the desired Component Select button. The Component Select button lights up when you ...The SET indicator and the Component button turns off , it . To cancel setup, press SET. Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander When you operate a non-Sony component, make sure you set the code, start over from Step 1. 5 Check if the code number works by the ...
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... VIEW SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU EXIT OK TOOLS 2,7 4 3 4 SYSTEM CONTROL ABCD Example: To program the N (Play) signal of your video cassette recorder to the VCR N (Play) button of the Commander 1 Place the RM-VL600 head to make a note of another remote control. It is recommended... that you set a component code number, use the Learning function to operate the functions of the "learned" key functions. (It is "learned." Remote control for computer display (including a ...
... VIEW SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU EXIT OK TOOLS 2,7 4 3 4 SYSTEM CONTROL ABCD Example: To program the N (Play) signal of your video cassette recorder to the VCR N (Play) button of the Commander 1 Place the RM-VL600 head to make a note of another remote control. It is recommended... that you set a component code number, use the Learning function to operate the functions of the "learned" key functions. (It is "learned." Remote control for computer display (including a ...
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...mode. 3 Press SET to finish setting. SET The SET indicator flashes. To cancel erasing, press SET. 22 To clear the "learned" function of another remote control - Programming signals of a single button SET TV/VIDEO POWER TV DVD SAT CBL VCR CD TAPE AMP VIDEO1 1 TUNER 4 MD 7 VOL VIDEO2 2... CD 5 TV 8 DVD 0 DIGITAL /ANALOG AUX 3 TAPE 6 PHONO 9 ENT CH TWIN VIEW SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU EXIT OK TOOLS 1,3 2 SYSTEM CONTROL ABCD Example: To erase the "learned" function from the Number button 1 in VCR mode 1 Press and hold SET for over 3 seconds....
...mode. 3 Press SET to finish setting. SET The SET indicator flashes. To cancel erasing, press SET. 22 To clear the "learned" function of another remote control - Programming signals of a single button SET TV/VIDEO POWER TV DVD SAT CBL VCR CD TAPE AMP VIDEO1 1 TUNER 4 MD 7 VOL VIDEO2 2... CD 5 TV 8 DVD 0 DIGITAL /ANALOG AUX 3 TAPE 6 PHONO 9 ENT CH TWIN VIEW SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU EXIT OK TOOLS 1,3 2 SYSTEM CONTROL ABCD Example: To erase the "learned" function from the Number button 1 in VCR mode 1 Press and hold SET for over 3 seconds....
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To clear all functions "learned" by the TV button 1 While holding SET pressed, press and hold the desired SYSTEM CONTROL button for over 3 seconds. SET The SET indicator flashes. SET TV VCR DVD CD SAT TAPE CBL AMP Continued 23 Example: To erase...7 VOL VIDEO2 2 CD 5 TV 8 DVD 0 DIGITAL /ANALOG AUX 3 TAPE 6 PHONO 9 ENT CH TWIN VIEW SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU 1,3 2 EXIT OK TOOLS SYSTEM CONTROL ABCD To erase the learned function of a SYSTEM CONTROL button While holding SET pressed, press and hold the TV Component Select button for over 3 seconds. SET TV...
To clear all functions "learned" by the TV button 1 While holding SET pressed, press and hold the desired SYSTEM CONTROL button for over 3 seconds. SET The SET indicator flashes. SET TV VCR DVD CD SAT TAPE CBL AMP Continued 23 Example: To erase...7 VOL VIDEO2 2 CD 5 TV 8 DVD 0 DIGITAL /ANALOG AUX 3 TAPE 6 PHONO 9 ENT CH TWIN VIEW SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU 1,3 2 EXIT OK TOOLS SYSTEM CONTROL ABCD To erase the learned function of a SYSTEM CONTROL button While holding SET pressed, press and hold the TV Component Select button for over 3 seconds. SET TV...
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... 7 VOL VIDEO2 2 CD 5 TV 8 DVD 0 DIGITAL /ANALOG AUX 3 TAPE 6 PHONO 9 ENT CH TWIN VIEW SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU EXIT OK TOOLS 2 1 SYSTEM CONTROL ABCD 1 Press and while holding SET, press MENU. Advanced Features Controlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected to an Audio System The Commander is factory preset based on...
... 7 VOL VIDEO2 2 CD 5 TV 8 DVD 0 DIGITAL /ANALOG AUX 3 TAPE 6 PHONO 9 ENT CH TWIN VIEW SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU EXIT OK TOOLS 2 1 SYSTEM CONTROL ABCD 1 Press and while holding SET, press MENU. Advanced Features Controlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected to an Audio System The Commander is factory preset based on...
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... is set to a Component Select button, the Power-On signal is pressed, the Component Select buttons that Sony components are not set to do not flash. SYSTEM CONTROL ABCD Continued 27 While the POWER button is automatically programmed to the button. MENU + SET The SET indicator ...CD 5 TV 8 DVD 0 DIGITAL /ANALOG AUX 3 TAPE 6 PHONO 9 ENT CH TWIN VIEW SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU EXIT OK TOOLS 1 2 1 Example: To clear the Power-on by pressing that Component Select button (for Sony components only) When a code number of the selected component just by just pressing that...
... is set to a Component Select button, the Power-On signal is pressed, the Component Select buttons that Sony components are not set to do not flash. SYSTEM CONTROL ABCD Continued 27 While the POWER button is automatically programmed to the button. MENU + SET The SET indicator ...CD 5 TV 8 DVD 0 DIGITAL /ANALOG AUX 3 TAPE 6 PHONO 9 ENT CH TWIN VIEW SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU EXIT OK TOOLS 1 2 1 Example: To clear the Power-on by pressing that Component Select button (for Sony components only) When a code number of the selected component just by just pressing that...
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...VOL VIDEO2 2 CD 5 TV 8 DVD 0 DIGITAL /ANALOG AUX 3 TAPE 6 PHONO 9 ENT CH TWIN VIEW SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU EXIT OK TOOLS 1,3 2 SYSTEM CONTROL ABCD 1 Continued 29 Example: To watch a video, you can program a series of operating commands, and execute them by ...remote commander signal is transmitted. D). r Start video playback. When executing the programmed commands, each of the programmed commands begins when you press the Component Select button for more than 2 seconds. r Power on the video (VCR). System Control Functions With the System Control...
...VOL VIDEO2 2 CD 5 TV 8 DVD 0 DIGITAL /ANALOG AUX 3 TAPE 6 PHONO 9 ENT CH TWIN VIEW SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU EXIT OK TOOLS 1,3 2 SYSTEM CONTROL ABCD 1 Continued 29 Example: To watch a video, you can program a series of operating commands, and execute them by ...remote commander signal is transmitted. D). r Start video playback. When executing the programmed commands, each of the programmed commands begins when you press the Component Select button for more than 2 seconds. r Power on the video (VCR). System Control Functions With the System Control...
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...the buttons in sequence as a normal Component Select button, and the programmed function does not work. • See also "Tips for programming the System Control functions" on page 31. The VCR Component Select button light turns off. Example: To program the procedure on page 29 for the VCR Component Select... VCR CD TAPE AMP VIDEO1 1 TUNER 4 MD 7 VOL VIDEO2 2 CD 5 TV 8 DVD 0 DIGITAL /ANALOG AUX 3 TAPE 6 PHONO 9 ENT CH TWIN VIEW SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU 2 EXIT OK TOOLS The SET indicator and the VCR Component Select button lights turn on. SET TV DVD SAT CBL VCR CD...
...the buttons in sequence as a normal Component Select button, and the programmed function does not work. • See also "Tips for programming the System Control functions" on page 31. The VCR Component Select button light turns off. Example: To program the procedure on page 29 for the VCR Component Select... VCR CD TAPE AMP VIDEO1 1 TUNER 4 MD 7 VOL VIDEO2 2 CD 5 TV 8 DVD 0 DIGITAL /ANALOG AUX 3 TAPE 6 PHONO 9 ENT CH TWIN VIEW SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU 2 EXIT OK TOOLS The SET indicator and the VCR Component Select button lights turn on. SET TV DVD SAT CBL VCR CD...
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... TAPE AMP VIDEO1 1 TUNER 4 MD 7 VOL VIDEO2 2 CD 5 TV 8 DVD 0 DIGITAL /ANALOG AUX 3 TAPE 6 PHONO 9 ENT CH TWIN VIEW SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU 1 EXIT OK TOOLS SYSTEM CONTROL ABCD 1 Press and while holding POWER, press TV/VIDEO and CH -. The SET button and the Component Select button currently selected flash.... (The SET button and the Component Select button currently selected flash twice.) SET (twice) TV DVD SAT CBL VCR CD TAPE AMP To unlock the control Press and while holding POWER, press TV/VIDEO and CH +. Using Other Functions Locking the...
... TAPE AMP VIDEO1 1 TUNER 4 MD 7 VOL VIDEO2 2 CD 5 TV 8 DVD 0 DIGITAL /ANALOG AUX 3 TAPE 6 PHONO 9 ENT CH TWIN VIEW SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU 1 EXIT OK TOOLS SYSTEM CONTROL ABCD 1 Press and while holding POWER, press TV/VIDEO and CH -. The SET button and the Component Select button currently selected flash.... (The SET button and the Component Select button currently selected flash twice.) SET (twice) TV DVD SAT CBL VCR CD TAPE AMP To unlock the control Press and while holding POWER, press TV/VIDEO and CH +. Using Other Functions Locking the...
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... TAPE AMP VIDEO1 1 TUNER 4 MD 7 VOL VIDEO2 2 CD 5 TV 8 DVD 0 DIGITAL /ANALOG AUX 3 TAPE 6 PHONO 9 ENT CH TWIN VIEW SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU EXIT OK TOOLS 1 SYSTEM CONTROL ABCD 1 While holding down the POWER button and the TV/ VIDEO button, the SET indicator lights up and the Component Select buttons... 35 VOL TV/VIDEO + POWER + When pressing the POWER button and the TV/VIDEO button, all the Component Select buttons go off at last, all remote control signals programmed by one.
... TAPE AMP VIDEO1 1 TUNER 4 MD 7 VOL VIDEO2 2 CD 5 TV 8 DVD 0 DIGITAL /ANALOG AUX 3 TAPE 6 PHONO 9 ENT CH TWIN VIEW SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU EXIT OK TOOLS 1 SYSTEM CONTROL ABCD 1 While holding down the POWER button and the TV/ VIDEO button, the SET indicator lights up and the Component Select buttons... 35 VOL TV/VIDEO + POWER + When pressing the POWER button and the TV/VIDEO button, all the Component Select buttons go off at last, all remote control signals programmed by one.
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... Press again to the right. Continued 39 qg RECALL To operate JUMP, FLASHBACK or CHANNEL RETURN function on the TV depending on /off . 6 GUIDE (EPG) To use the program guide. 7 EXIT To exit the mode. qjOK To enter the selection of (PIP MOVE) the "window"picture. To change the channel. 1 - ... TUNER 4 MD 7 VOL VIDEO2 2 CD 5 TV 8 DVD 0 DIGITAL /ANALOG AUX 3 TAPE 6 PHONO 9 ENT CH TWIN VIEW SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU EXIT OK TOOLS SYSTEM CONTROL ABCD 9 0 qa qs qd qf qg qh qj qk ql Note There may be some components or functions that cannot be operated...
... Press again to the right. Continued 39 qg RECALL To operate JUMP, FLASHBACK or CHANNEL RETURN function on the TV depending on /off . 6 GUIDE (EPG) To use the program guide. 7 EXIT To exit the mode. qjOK To enter the selection of (PIP MOVE) the "window"picture. To change the channel. 1 - ... TUNER 4 MD 7 VOL VIDEO2 2 CD 5 TV 8 DVD 0 DIGITAL /ANALOG AUX 3 TAPE 6 PHONO 9 ENT CH TWIN VIEW SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU EXIT OK TOOLS SYSTEM CONTROL ABCD 9 0 qa qs qd qf qg qh qj qk ql Note There may be some components or functions that cannot be operated...
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... the channel. 1 - 9, 0, ENT, For example, to change the input mode. 4 INFO To display the current (DISPLAY) channel on /off . 1qaw; To use the program guide. VIDEO 5 qdCH +/- qh MENU To call up : + Volume down : - qj F To move the cursor upward. qsTWIN VIEW To turn muting off. Channel up: + Channel...the "window" (PIP ON/OFF) picture on TV. To select DIGITAL/ ANALOG To go into the OPTION setting mode. 40 KEY DISPLAY 5 MUTING 6 GUIDE (EPG) 7 EXIT 2 DIGITAL/ ANALOG qk TOOLS (OPTION) FUNCTION To mute the volume on the TV (works only for a TV with the SLEEP function).
... the channel. 1 - 9, 0, ENT, For example, to change the input mode. 4 INFO To display the current (DISPLAY) channel on /off . 1qaw; To use the program guide. VIDEO 5 qdCH +/- qh MENU To call up : + Volume down : - qj F To move the cursor upward. qsTWIN VIEW To turn muting off. Channel up: + Channel...the "window" (PIP ON/OFF) picture on TV. To select DIGITAL/ ANALOG To go into the OPTION setting mode. 40 KEY DISPLAY 5 MUTING 6 GUIDE (EPG) 7 EXIT 2 DIGITAL/ ANALOG qk TOOLS (OPTION) FUNCTION To mute the volume on the TV (works only for a TV with the SLEEP function).
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... the current play . 8M To fast-forward 8REC z To record, press N while pressing REC z*. qdCH +/- Channel up the Station Index when a program guide is highlighted. Table of the SAT receiver to the TV. (When you connect a TV cable or antenna to the right. qa ENT To enter the... ENT) q;TV/VIDEO (TV/SAT) To switch the output of Preset Functions (continued) SAT KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION 9 POWER To turn on the screen. 6 GUIDE (CLEAR) To clear the selected characters from the screen. 7 RETURN (EXIT) To return to the left . qk TOOLS To go into the OPTION (OPTION...
... the current play . 8M To fast-forward 8REC z To record, press N while pressing REC z*. qdCH +/- Channel up the Station Index when a program guide is highlighted. Table of the SAT receiver to the TV. (When you connect a TV cable or antenna to the right. qa ENT To enter the... ENT) q;TV/VIDEO (TV/SAT) To switch the output of Preset Functions (continued) SAT KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION 9 POWER To turn on the screen. 6 GUIDE (CLEAR) To clear the selected characters from the screen. 7 RETURN (EXIT) To return to the left . qk TOOLS To go into the OPTION (OPTION...
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... switches between a TV and SAT program). 4 INFO To turn on the display. (DISPLAY) 7 CLEAR To clear the setting. 6 GUIDE (EPG) To bring up Master Guide. 8m To rewind. 8N To play (After about 5second rewind, replay begins). *1 This key corresponds to the right. qg RECALL To...G To move the cursor upward. qf SLEEP To use the "FAVORITE" (FAVORITE) function. qsTWIN VIEW To bring up the Station Index when a program guide is highlighted. Continued 43 q; First release N, then release REC z. 8x To stop. 8X To pause. Refer to its instruction manual for details. *2...
... switches between a TV and SAT program). 4 INFO To turn on the display. (DISPLAY) 7 CLEAR To clear the setting. 6 GUIDE (EPG) To bring up Master Guide. 8m To rewind. 8N To play (After about 5second rewind, replay begins). *1 This key corresponds to the right. qg RECALL To...G To move the cursor upward. qf SLEEP To use the "FAVORITE" (FAVORITE) function. qsTWIN VIEW To bring up the Station Index when a program guide is highlighted. Continued 43 q; First release N, then release REC z. 8x To stop. 8X To pause. Refer to its instruction manual for details. *2...
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... qa ENTER To enter the setting. qdCH - (.) To select the previous track. 4 INFO (DISPLAY) To switch the display of the CD player to ON/ OFF. 6 GUIDE (CLEAR) To clear the setting. qdCH - (.) To select the previous track. 4 INFO (DISPLAY) To switch the display of the CD player to ON/ OFF.... 6 GUIDE (CLEAR) To clear the setting. MD KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION 9 POWER To turn on and off . 11 - 9, 0 To select the track number. 0 selects track 10....
... qa ENTER To enter the setting. qdCH - (.) To select the previous track. 4 INFO (DISPLAY) To switch the display of the CD player to ON/ OFF. 6 GUIDE (CLEAR) To clear the setting. qdCH - (.) To select the previous track. 4 INFO (DISPLAY) To switch the display of the CD player to ON/ OFF.... 6 GUIDE (CLEAR) To clear the setting. MD KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION 9 POWER To turn on and off . 11 - 9, 0 To select the track number. 0 selects track 10....