SoundMax SM-CDM1040 instruction manual MP3 overview

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MP3 overview

Notes on MP3

-MP3 is short for MPEG Audio Layer 3 and refers to an audio compression technology standard.

-This product allows playback of MP3 files on CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW discs.

-The unit can read MP3 files written in the format compliant with ISO 9660. However it does not support the MP3 data written by the method of packet write.

-The unit can not read an MP3 file that has a file extension other than “.mp3”.

-If you play a non- MP3 file that has the “.mp3” extension, you may hear some noise.

-In this manual, we refer to what are called “MP3 file” and “folder” in PC terminology as “track” and “album”, respectively.

-Maximum number of directory level is 8, including the root directory. Maximum number of files and folders per disc is 256.

-The unit may not play tracks in the order of Track numbers.

-The unit plays only the audio tracks if a disc contains both audio tracks and MP3 files.

-When playing a disc of 8 kbps or “VBR”, the elapsed playing time in the display window will not

be correct and also the intro play may not function properly. “VBR”: Variable Bit Rate.

Notes on creating your own CD-Rs or CD-RWs containing MP3 files

-To enjoy high quality sound, we recommend converting to MP3 files with a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz and a fixed bit rate o f 128 kbps.

-DO NOT store more than 256 MP3 files per disc.

-For ISO 9660 - compliant format, the maximum allowable depth of nested folders is 8, including the root directory (folder).

-When CD-R disc is used, playback is possible only for discs, which have been finalized.

-Make sure that when MP3 CD-R or CD-RW is burned that it is formatted as a data disc and NOT as an audio disc. You should not write non-MP3 files or unneeded folders along with MP3 files on the disc otherwise it takes a long time until the unit starts to play MP3 files.

-With some CD-R or CD-RW media, data may not be properly written depending on their manufacturing quality. In this case, data may not be reproduced correctly. High quality CD-R or

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Contents SM-CDM1040 Table of contents Important safeguards Mark polarity of the speaker wires Installation/ConnectionsRemove the old unit from the dashboard Page Page Page Connection scheme Accessories Front panel Panel controlsInner panel Volume control Power buttonAudio settings adjustment General operationsLoudness control Mode selectionInformation display Equalizer settingCase of receiving a non RDS station Radio operations Using PTY to Select Program Setting RDS modeRDS function Regional Program OperationLocal/distance Listening to Traffic AnnouncementOther functions Reset functionTEL mute CD/MP3/WMA operations Searching file and directory Selecting directory up/downSearching by track number Searching directory or file nameSearching from current directory Aux In Operations Mixed-CD OperationsSD/MMC Card Operations USB/SD/MMC notes USB Device OperationsPage MP3 overview Anti-theft system ESP functionHandling compact discs Cleaning the cabinet CleaningCleaning discs Symptom Cause Solution Troubleshooting guideSpecification RDS CD/MP3/WMA AUX SD/MMC USB ESP Дтт Т тт Тт т т д д Page Page Open Page M5 T 3,5 ISO 5X5 5X25 M5 5X29,3 Page Open SD/MMC Eject Reset Power PI SOUND/MUTE PI Sound PI Mute Retune RDS т Тт LoudТт т RDS RDSPTY TA г дг д Local /distance тд EON Enhanced Other Networks EON Error Гд д CD/MP3/WMA дCD/MP3/WMA Disp Power «NO FOUND» SD/MMC т AUXUSB/SD/MMC USB тUSB USB USB 2.0 CD-ROM, CD-R CD- RW ESP CD 3 Page Дт т т Page AM д FM дГт д Дтг д Гт т т