JVC TH-A35 manual MP3 Playback, What is MP3?, MP3 File Compatibility

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MP3 Playback

This system is incorporated with an MP3 decoder. You can playback MP3 tracks (files) recorded on CD-Rs, CD-RWs, and CD-ROMs.

• Notice that “files” and “tracks” are used interchangeably.

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*). That means, by using MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW can contain 10 times as much data volume as a regular CD can.

*Bit rate is the average number of bits that one second of audio data will consume. The measuring unit used is Kbps (1000 bits per second).

To get a better audio quality, choose a higher bit rate. The most popular bit rate for encoding (recording) is 128 Kbps.

MP3 File Compatibility

This system can only read MP3 files that are recorded in the format that is compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2.

The system can play MP3 files only with the following file extensions: “.MP3,” “.Mp3,” “.mP3,” and “.mp3.”

This unit can show ID3v1* tags on the TV-screen.

*An MP3 file can contain file information called “ID3 Tag” where its album name, performer, track title, etc. are recorded. There are two versions—ID3v1 (ID3 Tag version 1) and ID3v2 (ID3 Tag

version 2).

• This unit is not compatible with ID3v2.

Disc structure—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 directory can be linked to the root.

In compliance with ISO 9660, the maximum allowable depth of nested folders—so-called “hierarchy”—is eight (inclusive of the root).

Playback order, files search order, and folder search order of the MP3 files recorded on a disc are determined by the writing (or encoding) application; therefore, playback order may be different from the one you have intended while recording the folders and the files.

NOTES for MP3 disc

MP3 discs (either CD-R or CD-RW) require a longer readout time. (It differs due to the complexity of the folder/file configuration.)

When an MP3 disc is loaded, you cannot adjust the subwoofer output level.

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Contents TH-A35 If in Doubt Consult a Competent Electrician Class Laser Product Above ALL Table of Contents Display Window Center UnitFront Panel RepeatRemote Control Remote ControlBefore Installation Checking the Supplied AccessoriesPutting Batteries in the Remote Control Connecting the FM and AM Antennas FM antenna connectionAM antenna connection Speaker Layout Diagram Getting StartedConnecting the Speakers Connecting speaker cords to the terminalsWhen setting the speakers Connecting Audio/Video Component For using the composite video cord or S-video cord TV connectionSelect the Source Turn On the PowerBasic DVD Operations Load a DVD6Activate Surround or DSP Mode Stop PlaybackLoad a VCD/CD Adjust the VolumeBasic VCD/CD Operations STANDBY/ON on the front panelActivate Surround or DSP Mode From the remote control only Press MutingYou can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic II mode and DSP modes Select the Band Tuning DOWN/UPBasic Tuner Operations Tune into a StationPress Audio or STANDBY/ON on the front panel again Illumination lamp goes off and the Standby lamp lights upEnjoying Sounds from the External Component Adjust the VolumeOther Basic Operations Select AUX as the sourceListening with the Headphones Adjusting the BrightnessTurning Off the Power with the Timer Adjusting the PicturesOther Basic Operations Dolby Surround Dolby Pro Logic Dolby DigitalDTS Digital Surround Activating the Surround Mode Creating Realistic Sound FieldsAdjusting the Sound Discs you can play If appears on the TV screen when pressing a buttonDisc Introduction-DVD/VCD/CD Disc structure-DVD, Video CD VCD/SVCD and Audio CD CDBasic Disc Operations ExamplePlayback information on the displayDVD Playback Showing the On-screen MenuShowing the Information on the TV Screen Selecting the Subtitles Selecting the Audio LanguagesSelecting the Multi-Angle Views DVD Playback Moving to a Particular Portion DirectlyDisc Menu-Driven Playback Searching for a Particular Point Repeating PlaybackPress cursor 5/∞ to select Repeat Playing Back Chapters in Random Order Shuffle Play Press Enter repeatedly to select Program Programming the Playing Order Chapters Program PlayPress cursor 3 to select the chapter number Press cursor 3/2/5/∞ to select next program step numberDVD Special Effect Playback Press 8 once during playbackPress 8 repeatedly to advance Picture frame by frame Press Slow + or Slow Press ZoomPress cursor 3/2/5/∞ to move the portion you want to watch Press cursor 5/∞ repeatedly to select OK Then Enter VCD/CD PlaybackPress cursor 5/∞ repeatedly to select OSD 000116 Track 1/15Press Search during playback or pause. Search Disc Menu-Driven Playback Only for VCDSelecting Playback Channel Desired track or playingTo fast-forward the tracks-Variable Speed Forward Search VCD/CD PlaybackPress cursor 5/∞ to select OK, then Enter To reverse the tracks-Variable Speed Reverse SearchAppears on the display and a Appears when only VCD with PBC is loadedPlaying Back Tracks in Random Order Shuffle Play Appears on the TVPress cursor 3/2/5/∞ to select next program step Programming the Playing Order Tracks Program PlayPress the number button to Enter a track number 5/∞You can enjoy slow motion playback while playing a VCD Press Slow +VCD Special Effect Playback You can zoom on the picture while playing back a VCDMP3 File Compatibility What is MP3?MP3 Playback Disc structure-How are MP3 files recorded and played back?Starting Playback Insert an MP3 discPress cursor 3/2/5/∞ to select the track, then press Enter Operations Using the On-Screen Display MP3 PlaybackMoving to a Particular Track Directly Repeat steps 2 to 3 to program other tracks you want Press cursor 3/2/5/∞ to select Crea Prog, then pressTo move to a particular track directly Loading the Disc What is JPEG?Jpeg Playback Insert a Jpeg discTo stop the slide-show playback completely To stop the slide-show playback temporarilyTo resume the slide-show playback To skip files forwardJpeg Playback Programming the Playing Order Files Program PlayMoving to a Particular File Directly To go to another file Press cursor 3/2/5/∞ to select the start filePress 3 or Enter To start playback of the selected fileTuning in Stations Tuner OperationsUsing Preset Tuning Selecting the FM Reception ModeTuner Operations Using the RDS Radio Data System To Receive FM StationsWhat information can RDS signals provide? PTY SearchPress PTY 9or PTY until the PTY PTY Searching for a Program by PTY CodesPress PTY Search while listening to an FM station Code you want appears On the displaySwitching to a Selected Program Press NEWS/INFONews News Description of the PTY codes Basic procedure through the choice menus Setting up the DVD PreferencesUsing the Choice Menus 5/∞Language Menu To move to another choice menuLanguages you can select on this menu Setting up the DVD Preferences Picture MenuSetting Menu Audio MenuAudio menu is not used for this system Setting the delay time Speaker settingSubwoofer You cannot select this item Setting the Parental Rating Level VCR Operating JVC’s ComponentsControl Control VCRTry to operate your TV by pressing TV If there are more than one code listed for your brand of TVOperating Other Manufacturers’ TV Manufacturers’ codes for TV CodesGeneral Notes MaintenanceCleaning the unit Handling DiscsSolution TroubleshootingProblem Possible CauseVideo section SpecificationsAmplifier section Tuner section0103TMMMDWBET