JVC KD-G505 manual MP3 Introduction, What is MP3?, How are MP3 files recorded and played back?

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MP3 INTRODUCTION

What is MP3?

MP3 is an abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group (or MPEG) Audio Layer 3. MP3 is simply a file format with a data compression ratio of 1:10 (128 Kbps*).

*Bit rate is the average number of bits that one second of audio data will consume. The unit used is Kbps. To get a better audio quality, choose a higher bit rate. The most popular bit rate for encoding is 128 Kbps.

•For details information about the MP3 discs, refer to “A Guide to MP3/WMA” (separate volume).

Compatible with ID3 Tag

Extra information data such as album title, performer name, song title, recording year, music genre and a brief comment can be stored within an MP3 file.

This unit can show both ID3v1 (Version 1) and ID3v2 (version 2) tags on the display. (See page 19.)

•Some characters cannot be shown correctly.

•If both ID3v1 and ID3v2 are recorded on a disc, ID3v2 information will be shown.

How are MP3 files recorded and played back?

MP3 “files (tracks)” can be recorded in “folders” —in PC terminology.

During recording, the files and folders can be arranged in a way similar to arranging files and folders of computer data.

“Root” is similar to the root of a tree. Every file and folder can be linked to and be accessed from the root.

The illustration below shows an example of how MP3 files are recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW, how they are played back, and how they are searched for on this unit.

Notes:

•This unit can read a CD-ROM containing MP3 files. However, if non-MP3 files are recorded together with MP3 files, this unit will take a longer time to scan the disc. It may also cause the unit to malfunction.

•This unit cannot read or play an MP3 file without the extension code <.mp3>.

•This unit is not compatible with MP3 file encoded with Layer 1 and Layer 2 formats.

•This unit is not compatible with Playlist**.

**A playlist is a simple text file, used on a PC, which enables users to make their own playback order without physically rearranging the files.

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	3		4
05	10		5
1	11	04		8
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Contents KD-G505 ‡§√ËÕß‡≈Ëπ CDHow to use the Mode button How to reset your unitContents Control panel Location of the ButtonsDisplay window ButtonRemote controller Installing the battery Preparing the remote controllerRemove the battery holder Place the batteryTo turn off the power To drop the volume in a momentAdjust the volume Basic OperationsFinish the setting Canceling the display demonstrationTo cancel the display demonstration, follow To activate the display demonstration, repeatSet the minute Setting the clockFrequency Clock Elapsed Clock playing timeListening to the radio Radio OperationsSearching for a station automatically Auto search Searching for a station manually Manual searchWhen an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive FM station automatic preset SSMStoring stations in memory Select the FM band FM1 3 you want to store FM stations intoPreset number flashes for a while Tuning in to a preset stationManual preset Playing a CD CD OperationsOpen the control panel Insert a CD into the loading slot To fast-forward or reverse the track To stop play and eject the CD To go to the next or previous tracks To go to a particular track directlySelecting CD playback modes How to use the +10 and -10 buttonsTo play back tracks at random Disc Random Play To play back tracks repeatedly Track Repeat PlayPlaying a CD Text Prohibiting disc ejection To cancel the prohibition and unlock the discWhile pressing CD CD-CH, press Hold for more than 2 seconds Disc title / performer Track titleMP3 Introduction What is MP3?How are MP3 files recorded and played back? Compatible with ID3 TagInsert an MP3 disc into the loading slot MP3 OperationsPlaying an MP3 disc To change the display information To stop play and eject the discTo fast-forward or reverse the file To skip to the next or previous filesTo go to a particular folder directly Current folder +10 and -10 buttonsTo go to a particular file quickly within To select a particular file in a folder, pressSelecting MP3 playback modes CanceledTo skip to the next or previous folder To play back files at random Folder Random/Disc Random PlayFor Preset values Sound AdjustmentsSelect the sound mode you want Adjust the setting Adjusting the soundSelect the item you want to adjust Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust the other itemsBasic Procedure Changing the general settings PSMMode control Ex. When you select DimmerTo select the level meter-LEVEL Preferred Setting Mode PSM itemsTo select the dimmer mode-DIMMER Indications Selectable values/itemsTo select the amplifier gain control To select the scroll mode-SCROLLTo select the external component to use To turn the tag display on or off-TAG DispAttaching the control panel ConnectorsDetaching the control panel CD Changer Operations Selected disc number Folder indicator MP3 indicatorPlaying discs Select the CD changer CD-CH CD CD-CHTo fast-forward or reverse the track/file To go to a particular disc directlyTo go to the next or previous tracks/files Selected disc number Elapsed playingTo skip to the next or previous folder only for MP3 discs To go to a track/file quickly +10 and -10 buttonsTo show the disc information for CD Text and MP3 discs Track/file 36 \ 30 \ 20 \Selecting the playback modes Canceled MAG RNDCanceled Disc RPT Select the external component Line External Component OperationsPlaying an external component Symptoms Causes Remedies TroubleshootingGeneral PlaybackMP3 Playback About mistracking CDChangerHandling discs MaintenanceFrequency Range MHz to 108.0 MHz KHz to 1 602 kHz SpecificationsFM Tuner AM TunerSource F ULOKF²«VO² CR2025 12VNegative ground electrical systems. If your Fuse blows 8 ΩSound is distorted Noise interfere with soundsBypassing the ignition switch constant 12 Line out see diagramIgnition switch To an accessory terminal in the fuse blockJVC CD changer KD-G505KS-U57 *4 External component