Disc Notes

Precautions for Playback

Compact discs (CDs) with the following logo on the label surface can be used.

Do not use discs designed for purposes other than audio, such as CD-ROMs for PC use. Abnormal noise could damage the speakers or amplifier.

*This CD player supports CD-R and CD-RW discs.

Note that some discs may not play back because of the disc characteristics, scratches, contamination or the recording state. A disc recorded with an audio CD recorder will not play back unless it is finalized.

Never use discs which have an unusual shape (such as hearts or octagons). These types of discs could jam and damage the CD player.

CD Playback with Copy-control Function

Some audio CDs with copy-control functionality do not comply with official CD standards. These are special discs and cannot be played with this CD player.

Playback of MP3 and WMA Discs

MP3 and WMA files recorded on a CD-R/CD-RW can be played with this CD player.

•Use discs which have been recorded following the ISO9660 Level 2 file system. (The supported directory depth is eight levels, the same as ISO9660 Level 1)

•Discs recorded with the hierarchical file system (HFS) cannot be played.

•Up to 99 folders (including the root folder), and up to 499 files (including root) and files can be recognized and played.

Notes:

•A disc recorded with a recorder or personal computer may not play in some cases. (Cause: Disc’s character- istics, damaged or dirty disc, dirt on player’s lens, dew condensation, etc.)

•A disc recorded on a personal computer may not play because of the application settings or environment. Record the disc with the proper format. (Contact the application maker for details.)

•A disc with insufficient storage capacity may not play back properly.

Playback of MP3 Discs

•Only MP3 files with the extension “.MP3” or “. mp3” are supported.

•This CD player supports files recorded in MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 (32-320kbps), with a sampling fre- quency of 32/44.1/48 kHz.

•Variable bitrates (VBR) between 32kbps and 320kbps are supported. The time information during VBR playback may not display correctly.

Playback of WMA Discs

•WMA stands for “Windows Media® Audio”, an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Cor- poration USA.

•Only WMA files with the extension “.WMA” or “.wma” are supported.

•Encode the WMA file with an application approved by Microsoft Corporation USA. The file may not play back correctly if encoded with an unapproved application.

•Variable bitrates (VBR) between 32kbps and 192kbps (32/44.1/48 kHz) are supported.

•Copyright-protected WMA files cannot be played back.

•WMA Pro, Lossless and Voice are not supported.

*Windows Media is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or in other countries.

Handling Discs

Hold discs by the edge, or by the center hole and edge. Avoid touching the playback surface (surface with noth- ing printed on it).

Label surface (printed surface)

Playback surface

Do not attach paper or stickers, or write on the playback or label surface of the disc. Take care not to scratch or damage the disc.

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