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DMC Basics
Turning On the DMC 1000
The DMC 1000 has four power states, each
designed to minimize unnecessary power con-
sumption.
• Full-Off Mode (Dim Blue) – The DMC 1000,
including its hard-disc drive, is fully powered
down, but is ready to be turned on using the
front panel or remote control.
• Sleep (Standby) Mode (Amber) – The DMC
1000 will not respond to any commands other
than to power on.
• Server Mode (Amber) – The DMC 1000
may be controlled via the RS-232 Port or the
Network Connection, but the on-screen menu
system is off.
• Full-Power Mode (Bright Blue) – The DMC
1000 operates normally.
See Table A7 in the Appendix for a description of
each mode and the DMC 1000’s response to the
power controls.
NOTE: There is technically a fifth state of “no
power,” in which the power cord is unplugged
and/or the rear-panel Master Power Switch is
turned off in the circle position (0). However,
it is unlikely you will see this situation in normal
use.
Press the front-panel Power Control or remote
Power On Button to turn on the DMC 1000
when the Power Indicator is dim blue or amber.
When the Power Indicator is bright blue, press
the front-panel Power Control or remote Power
Off Button to switch to Server Mode (Power
Indicator turns amber), or press and hold either
control to turn the DMC 1000 fully off (Power
Indicator turns dim blue).
When the DMC 1000 is in Server Mode (Power
Indicator is amber and Server Mode message is
displayed), press the Power Off Button on the
remote to switch to Sleep Mode (Power Indicator
remains amber).
Using the DMC 1000
After turn-on, the DMC 1000 will display its
Main Menu (see Figure 9). If the Media Library is
loaded with content, any cover art will appear in
a mosaic in the background.
Figure 9 – Main Menu
From the Main Menu, you may play content from
the Media Library or select another source for
playback. You may program a Play Queue of
items for immediate playback, or a Playlist that is
stored for later retrieval. Record an audio stream
from a device connected to the Auxiliary Inputs,
or copy a playlist to any of the portable media,
including a recordable CD, a memory card or a
USB drive. You may also control audio playback
in up to four separate zones at a time. The DMC
1000’s sophisticated yet easy-to-use on-screen
menus will guide you at every stage.
Playing DVDs and CDs
With the DMC 1000 turned on, press the
Open/Close Button on the front panel or remote.
Gently place the disc in the tray, making sure to
seat it properly. Refer to the Media Compatibility
section for details on which disc types may be
played in the DMC 1000. Other disc types will
not play. The DMC 1000 will take a few moments
to read and identify the disc.
If the disc is a DVD, it will automatically begin
playing. Although we recommend using the disc’s
own menu system for navigation, audio track
selection and subtitle language selection, see the
DVD Playback section for instructions on using
the DMC 1000’s commands for these functions.
If the disc is an audio CD, the DMC 1000 will
automatically copy it to the Media Library at high
speed, displaying the progress of the recording
as a percentage. The DMC 1000 is capable of
playing back the recording almost as it is being
made (if your unit has been set up for Play and
Record operation). Once the recording is com-
pleted, you may remove the disc and continue to
listen to the content as it is played from the
Media Library.
When a CD or other music content is added to
the Media Library, the DMC 1000 accesses
Gracenote MusicID, which includes a vast online
database containing identifying information for
almost every commercial CD in existence, as well
as cover art for the vast majority of CDs. This
powerful service enhances the listening experi-
ence, as the user is able to view album, artist and
track information and the cover art during play-
back. This information is then stored in the
Media Library. A copy of the database resides in
the DMC 1000 so that even when it is not con-
nected to the Internet, the identifying informa-
tion for most popular CDs (except for cover art) is
retrieved and stored with the audio in the Media
Library. However, for the latest and most com-
plete version of the database, we recommend
connecting the DMC 1000 to a high-speed
Internet access point. Music recognition technol-
ogy and related data are provided by Gracenote.
Gracenote is the industry standard in music
recognition technology and related content deliv-
ery. For more information, visit
www.gracenote.com.
NOTE: When no cover art is available, the DMC
1000 will display a generic musical-note icon.
This may occur if the DMC 1000 is not connected
to the Internet, if a noncommercial disc is loaded,
or in rare instances when there is a gap in the
database.
DVD Playback
The DMC 1000 supports all of the features and
options of standard DVDs. However, not all discs
offer each option at all times. If the “Function
Prohibited” icon (Ø) appears, then you are
attempting a function that is not available at that
time or with that media, and it does not indicate
a problem with the DMC 1000.
Disc Playback Features
Skipping tracks or titles/chapters
To move forward or backward through the tracks
on a CD or the titles or chapters on a DVD, press
skip on the front panel or Previous/Next on the
remote.
Fast Motion Playback/Fast Search
1. To move forward or backward through the
DVD or CD disc being played at fast speed,
press Search on the remote. Once one of these
buttons is pressed, the fast search will contin-
ue until Play is pressed.
There are four fast-play speeds. Each press of the
Search Buttons will cycle to the next speed in the
following order: x2, x4, x8, x16, indicated by a
number of arrow indicators on the right top of
the screen.
2. Press PLAY at any time to resume normal
playback.
Note that there will be no audio playback during
fast-forward or -reverse play of DVD discs. This is
normal for DVD, as A/V receivers and surround
processors cannot process the digital audio
streams during fast-play modes; audio will be
heard during fast-play of conventional CD’s.
Freeze Frame and Frame Advance
(with DVD only)
1. Press PAUSE when a DVD is playing to freeze
the picture.
2. Each time you press one of the STEP (FWD or
REV) buttons, the picture advances one frame.
3. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.
Slow Motion Playback (with DVD only)
1. When a DVD disc is in pause or freeze frame
mode, you may move slowly forward or back-
ward through the program being played at
one of the speeds by pressing the Slow
Buttons on the remote. Each press of the
buttons will move to the next speed, indicated
by a number of arrow indicators on the right
top of the screen.
2. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.
Note that there will be no audio playback during
slow-forward or -reverse play of DVD discs. This
is normal for DVD, as A/V receivers and surround
processors cannot process the digital audio
streams during slow modes. Slow play is not
available for CD.
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