RCA DRS7000N manual Playing Discs MP3s, Playing MP3 Discs

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Chapter 4: Playing Discs (MP3s)

Playing MP3 Discs

MP3 (MPEG-3, which stands for Motion Picture Experts Group-Layer 3, meaning the third layer of information) is a format used to compress digital audio. Since the audio is compressed, it takes up less space.

Note: You can only play true MP3 files in the Digital Media Recorder — some products use software to compress MP3 files and convert them to other formats such as MPX. Your Digital Media Recorder won’t recognize or play MPX files or other types of converted MP3 files.

Creating an MP3 Disc on Your Computer

Your Digital Media Recorder handles MPEG-1, layer III audio. If you encode your own MP3 files from an audio CD, avoid using the features of MPEG-2, such as the 22kHz sampling frequency.

Be sure to make a data CD rather than an audio CD. If you make an audio CD, you will lose the extra features and compression of the MP3 format.

When you burn a CD, select ISO-9660 for the file system in your CD burning software.

Notes:

Help — For more information regarding MP3 encoding software and MP3 sites, visit www.lyrazone.com. The Joliet file system is not recommended. Using the Joliet file system may result in shortened file names. Some transport modes (reverse and fast forward) are not available for MP3 CDs.

For more help and recommendations about MP3 files, go to page 52.

Note: There isn’t an Info Display when playing MP3 files.

The MP3 Display

MP3 discs contain individual songs that can be organized into folders — similar to how you use your computer to put documents (files) into different folders when you burn them onto the CD. The contents of a folder can either be songs or more folders (subdirectories).

Selecting Folders and Songs

Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight various files and folders. Press OK to select a file and/or folder.

1.Insert the disc.

2.From the main menu, highlight Disc and press OK (the MP3 files and/or folders that are on the disc appear).

3.Use the arrow buttons to highlight songs and/or folders.

4.To play a song (or the songs in a folder) that is highlighted, press PLAY.

5.To return to the main menu, press STOP twice or the left arrow button.

Saving MP3 files to the hard disk drive

1.Press MENU (the main menu appears).

2.Highlight Disc, and press OK.

3.Highlight Copy, and press OK.

4.When you copy MP3 files to the Digital Media Recorder’s hard disk drive, they are saved in the Music menu. For more information about viewing, renaming, and/or deleting MP3 files, go to page 26.

Note: If you choose to copy the MP3 files to the hard drive, be aware that all MP3 files will be saved to the hard disk drive — you can’t select particular files and/or folders. Also, you won’t be able to use your Digital Media Recorder while MP3 (or JPEG) files are being saved to the hard disk drive.

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Contents Users Guide Important Information Product RegistrationTable of Contents Connection Pictures Connections and SetupPosition cables properly to avoid audio interference Types of discs your DVD player can playComponents Cables Needed CoaxialAudio/video To watch one program while you record another To play a videotapeConnection Digital Media Recorder + TV + VCR optional Go toTo play a disc or a show you’ve Recorded to the Digital Media RecorderConnection Digital Media Recorder + TV + Cable Box Connect the VCR to the TV optionalTo watch TV satellite programming Than the one pictured hereConnection Digital Media Recorder + TV + Satellite Receiver Connect the satellite receiver to the TVOutput Audio L left Please Read This Before Using the Digital Audio JacksDigital Media Recorder’s Audio Jacks R rightLink cable Complete the Interactive Setup Setup and ConnectionsInstall Batteries in the Remote Turn on the TV and Digital Media RecorderGuide Plus+ setup Connection ListChannel Search 3d. Confirming Your SettingsSatellite Receiver Channel ListWhat to Expect Turn on the Digital Media Recorder to Watch TVGuide Plus+ Program Guide Button on TV remote How to find your TV’s Video Input ChannelButton/Switch On the TV Channel NumberChapter Remote Control Explanation of ButtonsRemote Control Find out if the remote can operate your TVProgramming the Remote to Operate your TV Television Codes 1003, 1004, 1006, 1019, 1020Remote Control VCR CodesCable Box SatelliteAudio Receivers RCA and Dimensia Using the Recorder’s Features Using the Recorder’s Features Setting up timer recordings to record programs automatically Recording from the Guide Plus+ on-screen programming guideCopying music or pictures from a compact flash card Copying music or pictures to the Digital Media RecorderCopying from a disc to the Recorder’s hard disk drive Renaming picture and/or music filesPlaying programs you’ve recorded Using the Guide Plus+ System About Guide Plus+ System Program GuideGuide Plus+ System Menu Bar Action buttons Listings GuideSort Locking the Video WindowMessages SetupNews Promotions and AdvertisingPlaying Discs Chapter Using Different Menus Regional CodingTo Load and Play Discs Playback options Playing DiscsSearch Options Quick Fast Forward and Quick ReverseUsing the On-Screen Info Display Time display Chapter Audio Angle Title Subtitles RepeatTime display Track Selecting a Title on DVDs or a Track on CDs Playing Discs DVDsTime Display Selecting a ChapterAB Repeat Using the Repeat FeatureRepeating Titles, Chapters, or Tracks Changing the Audio LanguageRandom Play Mode Feature Audio CDsChanging the Camera Angle ProgramIntroScan Playing Discs Audio CDsPlaying Video CDs VCDs Playback Control PBCPlaying Discs MP3s Playing MP3 DiscsFor more help and recommendations about MP3 files, go to Slide Show Playing Discs Jpeg filesViewing Jpeg files Saving Jpeg files to the hard disk driveMenu System Overview of the Digital Media Recorder’s Menu System How to navigate through on-screen menusMenu System Main MenuChannels Disc MenuPictures VideoMusic RecordingsSetup Memory Card Using Parental Controls PasswordLock and Unlock Rating Limits To set RatingsUnrated Titles Additional Information Troubleshooting Additional InformationPicture is distorted and/or fuzzy No sound or distorted soundCan’t advance through a movie Play doesn’t beginCan’t program the remote Lost the remote controlRemote won’t work Can’t get to Digital Media Recorder’s main menuHandling Cautions Maintenance of CabinetCleaning Discs Formation of CondensationBack of the Digital Media Recorder Explanation of Jacks from left to rightFront Panel Controls Underneath the doorVideo Jacks and Cables Explanation of Input Jacks and CablesComponent Video Y, Pb, Pr Jacks and Cables Audio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-typeHow you get service Limited WarrantyWhat your warranty covers For how long after your purchaseHow state law relates to warranty What your warranty does not coverLimitation of Warranty If you purchased your product outside the United StatesAccessory Information Memory Card Readers* Not PicturedThis page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank Tocom 1590938A Rev Thomson multimedia Inc North Meridian Street Indianapolis,Trademarks Registered Marcas Registradas Thomson multimedia Inc
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