MP3/WMA Operation, Media and File Requirements

VM9223

MP3/WMA OPERATION

Instructions for TFT control and Insert/Eject are the same for DVD and MP3 operation. Please see the DVD/Disc Video Operation section for information about these topics.

Media and File Requirements

This player allows you to play back MP3 and WMA files recorded onto CD-R/RWs, DVD+R/RWs, and DVD-R/RWs. For CD-RW discs, please make sure it is formatted using the full method and not the quick method to prevent illegal disc operation. This unit will also display photos.

For example, a medium with the following folder/file hierarchy is subject to Folder Search, File Search or Folder Select, as shown below.

Loading an SD Card

To Insert an SD card, you must first press the /EJECT button on the control panel (5) or remote control (23) to reveal the SD card slot (14). Insert the SD card into the card slot and the unit will read the media files on the card automatically.

Up to 1500 songs/files can be burned onto a disc for a MEGA DVD music mix. Do not exceed this number of songs/files or disc readability problems may occur.

MP3 Format Compatibility

The file naming formats listed below are compatible with this unit:

•ISO 9660 – file name: 12 characters, file extension: 3 characters

•ISO 9660 – file name: 31 characters, file extension: 3 characters

•Joliet – 64 characters

If the file or folder name does not conform to ISO 9660 file system standards, it may not be displayed or played back correctly. Use the following settings when compressing audio data for your MP3 disc:

•Transfer Bit Rate: 128kbps

•Sampling Frequency: 48kHz

When recording MP3 up to the maximum disc capacity, disable additional writing. For recording on an empty disc up to maximum disc capacity, use the "Disc at once" setting.

MP3 Playing Order

When selected for play, files and folders are accessed in the order they were written by the CD writer. As a result, the order in which they are expected to be played may not match the order in which they are actually played. You may be able to set the order in which MP3/WMA files are to be played by writing them onto a medium such as a CD-R with their file names beginning with play sequence numbers such as "01" to "99".

The VM9223 player will only recognize three folder levels and does not display folders containing only other folders. In the example above, the unit will display folders 3, 4, 6, and 8, but not 2 and 7 since they do not contain any tracks directly.

Folder 5 is not recognized at all since it is at the fourth level.

Inserting a USB Device

NOTE: The USB port will recognize most USB flash memory devices.

1.Locate the USB connector. The USB pigtail on the back of the unit should be brought around to an accessible place during installation.

2.Insert the USB device into the USB connector. The unit will read the audio/video files on the USB device automatically.

To remove the USB device, press the SRC button (6) to switch to another mode and then remove the USB device from the USB connector.

DISC IN

LABEL SIDE UP

EJECT

To remove the card, first press the SRC button (6) to switch to another mode and stop SD playback. Push in and release to pop the card out. Grasp the SD card and pull it straight out.

Most cards have a thin recess that helps with removal.