Clarion DXZ675USB owner manual CD/MP3/WMA/AAC Operations, What is MP3?, What is WMA?, What is AAC?

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CD/MP3/WMA/AAC Operations

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MP3/WMA/AAC

What is MP3?

MP3 is an audio compression method and classified into audio layer 3 of MPEG standards. This audio compression method has penetrated into PC users and become a standard format.

This MP3 features the original audio data compression to about 10 percent of its initial size with a high sound quality. This means that about 10 music CDs can be recorded on a CD- R disc or CD-RW disc to allow a long listening time without having to change CDs.

What is WMA?

WMA is the abbreviation of Windows Media Audio, an audio file format developed by Microsoft Corporation.

Notes:

If you play a file with DRM (Digital Rights Management) for WMA remaining ON, no audio is output (The WMA indicator blinks).

Windows Media™, and the Windows ® logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

To disable DRM (Digital Rights Management)

1.When using Windows Media Player 8, click on TOOLS OPTIONS COPY MUSIC tab, then under COPY SETTINGS, unclick the check box for PROTECT CONTENT.

Then, reconstruct files.

2.When using Windows Media Player 9, click on TOOL OPTIONS MUSIC RECORD tab, then under Recording settings, unclick the Check box for RECORD PROTECTED MUSIC. Then, reconstruct files.

Personally constructed WMA files are used at your own responsibility.

What is AAC?

AAC is an acronym for “Advanced Audio Coding” and refers to the audio compression method used with video compression standards MPEG-2 and MPEG-4.

AAC files composed with the following conditions can be played:

-AAC files encoded with iTunes.

-iTunes Ver. 7.0 or earlier.

-File extension “.m4a” (“.M4A”)

Tracks purchased at an iTunes Music store, and copyright-protected files cannot be played.

When playing AAC files that include image data, additional time may be required before playback begins.

Files may not play properly, depending on the iTunes version under which an AAC file is encoded.

Precautions when creating MP3/ WMA/AAC disc

Usable sampling rates and bit rates 1. MP3: Sampling rate 8 kHz-48 kHz,

Bit rate 8 kbps-320 kbps / VBR

2. WMA: Bit rate 32 kbps-192 kbps

3. AAC: Sampling rate 8 kHz-48 kHz, Bit rate 8 kbps-320 kbps / VBR

File extensions

1.Always add a file extension “.MP3” (.mp3), “.WMA” (.wma) or “.M4A” (.m4a) to MP3, WMA or AAC file by using single byte letters. If you add a file extension other than specified or forget to add the file extension, the file cannot be played.

2.Files without MP3/WMA/AAC data will not play. The indication “–:– appears in the play time display if you attempt to play files without MP3/WMA/ACC data.

Logical format (File system)

1.When writing MP3/WMA/AAC file on a CD-R disc or CD-RW disc, please select “ISO9660 level 1, 2 or JOLIET or Romeo or APPLE ISO” as the writing software format. Normal play may not be possible if the disc is recorded on another format.

2.The folder name and file name can be displayed as the title during MP3/WMA/AAC play but the title must be within 64 single byte alphabetical letters and numerals (including an extension).

3.Do not affix a name to a file inside a folder having the same name.

Folder structure

1.A disc with a folder having more than 8 hierarchical levels will be impossible.

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Contents DXZ675USB Manual de instruccionesControls / LES Commandes / Controles Features ContentsPrecautions Motorized FaceStorage CleaningHandling Compact Discs HandlingNomenclature Names of the Buttons and Their FunctionsDisplay Items LCD ScreenRemoving the DCP Attaching the DCPRemote Control Inserting the BatteryRadio/Satellite Radio modes Functions of Remote Control Unit ButtonsShared modes CD/MP3/WMA/AAC and USB modesTV mode Functions of Remote Control Unit ButtonsIPod BB mode CD changer/DVD changer modesOperations Basic OperationsAdjusting the subwoofer output Volume Basic Operations Adjusting Magna Bass ExtendTo change sound mode Treble ↔ S Restorer ↔ HPF ↔ S-W LPF ↔ Balance ↔ FaderBasic Operations Setting high pass filter Adjusting the trebleAdjusting the sound restorer Setting low pass filterRadio Operations ISR memory Preset scanRadio Operations Auto store Instant station recall ISR Recalling a station with ISRWhat is AAC? What is MP3?What is WMA? Precautions when creating MP3/ WMA/AAC discSet the type of file to be played multi-session function Backup Eject functionCD/MP3/WMA/AAC Operations Disc-In-play functionSelecting a track Pausing playLoading a CD Displaying CD titlesCD/MP3/WMA/AAC Operations Top function List search functionOther various play functions Operations Common to Each Mode To change adjustment settingOperations Common to Each Mode Entering titles Cellular phone interrupt settingAUX function Performing a system checkClearing titles USB memory device operation Operations of AccessoriesUSB Operations About USB memoryUSB Operations Connecting a USB memory device To stop play To listen to tracks on a connected USB memory deviceIPod BB Operations Connecting an iPodOther various play functions in Play mode Select iPod BB InterfaceIPod BB Operations About title displaySelecting category from the iPod menu Satellite Radio Operations Receiving stations selected by category Preset memoryPreset scan Preset SCN Category scan Category SCNCD changer functions Procedure to scroll a titleCD Changer Operations Selecting a CDDVD Changer Operations CD Changer OperationsDisc random play TV tuner functions Setting the TV diverTV Operations Watching a TVProblem Cause Measure Case of DifficultyUSB Error Displays ErrorSpecifications PE-2901B