Alpine DVA-9861 owner manual Terminology, 14-EN

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Method for creating MP3/WMA files

Audio data is compressed by using MP3/WMA specified software. For details on creating MP3/WMA files, refer to the user’s manual for that software.

MP3/WMA files that can be played back by this device have the file extension “mp3” / “wma”. Files with no extension cannot be played back. (WMA ver. 7.1, 8 and 9 are supported)

Supported playback sampling rates and bit rates

MP3

Sampling rates: 32 kHz - 48 kHz

Bit rates:

32 - 320 kbps

WMA

Sampling rates: 32 kHz - 48 kHz

Bit rates:

32 - 320 kbps

Note that for sampling rates, this device’s frame display (page 23) may not display correctly.

This device may not play back correctly depending on sampling rates.

ID3 tags/WMA tags

If tag data is in an MP3/WMA file, this device can display the title (track title), artist name, and album name ID3 tag/WMA tag data.

This device can only display single-byte alphanumeric characters and the underscore. For non-supported characters, “NO SUPPORT” is displayed.

The number of characters may be limited, or not correctly displayed, depending on the tag information.

Producing MP3/WMA discs

MP3/WMA files are prepared, then written to a CD-R or CD-RW (DVD-R/DVD-RW) using CD-R writing software. A disc can hold up to 1024 files/256 folders (including Root Folders).

Media supported

The media that this device can play back are CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs.

Corresponding File Systems

This device supports discs formatted with ISO9660 Level 1 or Level 2.

Under the ISO9660 standard, there are some restrictions to remember.

The maximum nested folder depth is 8 (including the root directory). The number of characters for a folder/file name is limited.

Valid characters for folder/file names are letters A-Z (all caps), numbers 0-9, and ‘_’ (underscore).

This device also can play back discs in Joliet, Romeo, etc., and other standards that conform to ISO9660. However, sometimes the file names, folder names, etc., are not displayed correctly.

Formats supported

This device supports CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Mixed Mode CD, Enhanced CD (CD-Extra) and Multi-Session.

This device cannot correctly play back discs recorded with Track At Once or packet writing.

Order of files

The unit plays the files in the order that the writing software writes them. Therefore, the playing order may not be the same as the order you input. The playback order of the folders and files is as follows. However, the folder and file playback order differs from the folder and file number indicated on the display.

Root folder

 

Folder

MP3/WMA File

Terminology

Bit rate

This is the “sound” compression rate specified for encoding. The higher the bit rate, the higher the sound quality, but also the larger the files.

Sampling rate

This value shows how many times per second the data is sampled (recorded). For example, music CDs use a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz, so the sound is sampled (recorded) 44,100 times per second. The higher the sampling rate, the higher the sound quality, but also the larger the volume of data.

Encoding

Converting music CDs, WAVE (AIFF) files, and other sound files into the specified audio compression format.

Tag

Song information such as track titles, artist names, album names, etc., written into MP3/WMA files.

MP3: ID3 tag

WMA: WMA tag

Root folder

The root folder is found at the top of the file system. The root folder contains all folders and files.

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Contents DVA-9861 Alpine CD Changers Give You More CHM-S630 CHA-S634 CHA-1214Contents Operating Instructions Setup Precautions IPod OptionalOperating Instructions Never Attempt the Following Discs playable on this unit Audio + Video 12 cmOn handling compact discs CD/CD-R/CD-RW Turning Power On and Off Press SOURCE/POWER to turn on the unitGetting Started About the alphanumeric display of this unitSetting Time Adjusting VolumeLowering Volume Quickly Initial System Start-UpManual Storing of Station Presets Automatic Memory of Station PresetsTuning to Preset Stations RadioSwitching the HD Radio signal Frequency Search FunctionPlayback 11-ENX. Random Play Repeat Play12-EN Remote Control Operation Searching from CD TextFile/Folder Name Search Concerning MP3/WMA About MP3/WMATerminology 14-ENPlaying a Disc DVD/Video CD15-EN Searching by Program Searching by PlaylistStopping Playback PRE-STOP Stopping PlaybackPlaying Still Frames pausing Selecting Program/PlaylistSlow Motion Playback Searching by Title NumberSearching by Group Number Searching by Program or Playlist NumberRepeat Playback 18-ENSwitching the Audio Tracks Switching the AngleDVD-VR/Video CDs with multiplex audio 19-ENDisplaying the Disc Status 20-ENSetting the Bass Control Sound SettingRear/Defeat Setting the Treble Control Setting the BBE ModeSetting the Treble Center Frequency Setting the Treble LevelDisplaying the Text Other Functions23-EN Blackout Mode On and Off Setting the WallpaperDisplaying Time Sound CustomizingExternal Device Visual Customizing25-EN DVD Setup Operation DVD Setup26-EN When the setting is complete, press Setup Setting the languageSetting the TV Screen Setting the Country CodeSetting item Parental Further setting item Parental Level Setting the Rating Level Parental Lock28-EN Audio Setup Audio Setup OperationPress or to change the setting, then press ENT 29-ENSetting the Downmix Mode 30-ENCustom Setup Operation Custom Setup31-EN SAT Radio Receiver Optional Receiving Channels with the SAT Radio Receiver OptionalChecking the SAT Radio ID Number 32-ENSetting the Tuning Method Storing Channel PresetsReceiving Stored Channels Channel/Category Search FunctionSetting the Auxiliary Data Field Display Quick Search FunctionReceiving Weather or Traffic information from SAT Radio Changing the DisplayExternal Audio Processor Optional Adjustment Procedure for Dolby Surround35-EN Setting the Speakers Set MX Mode of the External Audio Processor36-EN Select ON/OFF of MX by pressing orOver Adjustment Select the desired channel by pressing or , then press ModeCalculating the Time Correction 37-ENGraphic Equalizer Adjustments Switching the PhaseCheck that Defeat mode is off Inputting the Time Correction39-EN Parametric Equalizer AdjustmentsPress Band to select the band Setting Bass Compressor Setting Bass FocusSpeaker Setup 40-ENSetting of Dolby Digital Adjusting the speaker levelsAdjusting the acoustic image Mixing bass sound to the rear channelAdjusting the DVD Level Using the Pro Logic II ModeAchieving powerful high volume sound Adjust the level Level by turning the Rotary encoderLinear PCM Setting Storing Settings in the MemoryRecalling the Preset Memory Confirming the current Preset No./EQ modeRemote Control Operation 44-ENIPod Optional Searching for a desired SongSearching by Playlist Searching by artist nameDirect Search Function Select Playlist/Artist/AlbumSearching by album name Searching by song nameRandom Play Shuffle M.I.X Quick Search47-EN Changer Optional Controlling CD Changer OptionalPlaying MP3 Files with the CD Changer Optional Multi-Changer Selection OptionalControls on Remote Control Remote Control49-EN 50-EN Battery Replacement When Using the Remote Control51-EN Information About DVDsTerminology Dolby DigitalDolby Pro Logic Linear PCM audio LpcmRating levels parental lock 53-EN54-EN List of Language CodesFor details, see List of Country Codes 55-EN56-EN Case of Difficulty BasicRadio CD/MP3/WMA/DVD/Video CDIndication for CD Player Audio58-EN Indication for Changer Indication for DVD/Video CD Player59-EN Indication for SAT Receiver Mode Indication for iPod Mode60-EN Specifications 61-ENInstallation and Connections 62-ENInstallation Accessory ListInstall the Detachable Front Panel 63-ENRemoval 64-ENPull the unit out, keeping it unlocked as you do so Connections 65-EN66-EN System Example Please observe the following when using Fiber Optic Cable67-EN Page Page
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