Alpine CDA-9856 owner manual Terminology, 12-EN

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Supported playback sampling rates and bit rates

MP3

Sampling rates: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz,

 

16 kHz, 12 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 8 kHz

Bit rates:

8 - 320 kbps

WMA

Sampling rates: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz

Bit rates:

48 - 192 kbps

Note that for sampling rates, this device’s frame display (Page 15) may not display correctly.

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

ID3 tags/WMA tags

This device supports ID3 tag v1 and v2, and WMA tag.

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 (up to 30 for ID3 tags and up to 15 for WMA tags) and the underscore. For non-supported characters, “NO SUPPORT” is displayed.

The tag information may not be correctly displayed, depending on the contents.

Producing MP3/WMA discs

MP3/WMA files are prepared, then written to a CD-R or CD-RW using CD-R writing software. A disc can hold up to 510 files/ folders (including Root Folders). However, the maximum number of folders is 255.

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 folder/file name characters 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 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 tracks

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 no. and file no. 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 CDA-9856 Alpine CD Changers Give You More CHM-S630 CHA-S634 CHA-1214Contents Operating Instructions Installation and Connections Operating Instructions Never Attempt the Following On handling Compact Discs CD/CD-R/CD-RW Getting Started Turning Power On and OffPress SOURCE/POWER to turn on the unit About the alphanumeric display of this unitSetting Time Adjusting VolumeLowering Volume Quickly Initial System Start-UpTuning to Preset Stations Manual Storing of Station PresetsAutomatic Memory of Station Presets RadioPlayback Switching the HD Radio signalFrequency Search Function 10-EN Repeat PlayX. Random Play Quick Search Searching from CD TextFile/Folder Name Search Concerning MP3/WMA About MP3/WMATerminology 12-ENLeft and Right/Fader Between Front Rear/Defeat Sound SettingSetting the Bass Control Setting the Treble Center Frequency Setting the Treble ControlSetting the BBE Mode Setting the Treble Level15-EN Other FunctionsDisplaying the Text About Text Displaying Time16-EN Press Title repeatedly until the time is displayed17-EN Sound CustomizingVisual Customizing External Device 18-ENReceiving Channels with the SAT Radio Receiver Optional Setting the Tuning MethodSAT Radio Receiver Optional Checking the SAT Radio ID NumberCategory/Channel Search Function Storing Channel PresetsReceiving Stored Channels Quick Search Function21-EN Setting the Auxiliary Data Field DisplayChanging the Display XM or Sirius mode, press TitleSearching by Playlist IPod OptionalSearching for a desired Song Searching by artist nameSearching by song name Select Playlist/Artist/AlbumSearching by album name 23-ENRandom Play Shuffle M.I.X 24-ENControlling CD Changer Optional Changer OptionalPlaying MP3 Files with the CD Changer Optional Multi-Changer Selection OptionalInformation Case of Difficulty27-EN Indication for SAT Receiver ModeIndication for CD Changer 28-EN SpecificationsIndication for iPod Mode Installation and Connections 29-ENInstall the detachable front panel Removal InstallationAccessory List 30-EN31-EN Japanese CARConnections 32-EN33-EN Page