Onkyo MB-S1 instruction manual Main Features, MP3, Bitrate, ID3 tag

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Main Features

■Encoding the music files on an audio CD in MP3 format(*1) and decoding the MP3 music files

•You can record tracks on an audio CD in MP3 format. The tracks are compressed approximately 1/10 in data size when using the standard 128kbps bitrate(*2).

•Available encoding bitrates are no compression (PCM), 96kbps, 128kbps, and 192kbps.

•You can display and edit the ID3 tag(*3) information including song title, album title and artist name.

•You can record from the built-in CD player, digital input and analog input. In addition, you can record (transfer) the tracks stored on PC through USB interface.

•Sorting feature using the file information including ID3 tags is available for various playback modes.

•You can mark any tracks you like as your favorites and play only the favorite tracks.

■Playing audio CDs and CD-Rs

•You can play CD-Rs containing audio data in MP3 format as well as ordinary audio CDs.

•You can copy the MP3 files recorded on a CD-R to the internal hard disk drive (HDD) 10 times faster than when recording tracks from an audio CD (when using the QUICK REC feature).

■Longer hours recording with the internal hard disk drive (HDD)

•FDB (Fluid Dynamic Bearing) motor employed in the HDD section has the lowest vibration characteristics suited for audio device with motor. This enables stability in playback.

•You can record and play MP3 music files many hours using the HDD. More than 350 hours of music can be recorded onto the 20GB HDD when using standard 128kbps bitrate.

•Timer recording feature allows you to record long hour programs away from the MB-S1.

■Transferring music files from PC to the MB-S1

•The MP3 files stored on PC can be transferred to the MB- S1 through USB interface using the Carry Tunes (attached file transfer software).

*1 MP3

An audio compression format that is part of MPEG1 image compression technology.

*2 bitrate

The maximum amount of data that can be processed by a system per second.

Bit is the minimum unit for showing 0 and 1 in digital data.

kbps is the abbreviation of kilo bit per second. The larger the bitrate is used, the greater the encoded file size is.

*3 ID3 tag

The area for storing character information on MP3 file.

You can add up to 128 bytes of character information such as album title and artist name. Each information will be limited to 30 characters long. The information entered in the ID3 tag area can be displayed and edited on the player which supports ID3 tag.

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Contents MB-S1 Important Safeguards AvisPrecautions Modele pour les Canadien PrecautionsFor Canadian model For British modelContents Bitrate Main FeaturesMP3 ID3 tagInstalling the remote controller batteries Supplied accessoriesBefore using this unit Using the remote controllerParts names and functions Front panelParts names and functions Front panel displayRemote controller Rear panel Connecting the MB-S1 Connecting an external CD or DVD player Connecting the MB-S1Connecting to an amplifier Connecting the power cordCleaning Handling discsCondensation Rules for recording digital input Scms Guide to the serial copy management systemSdmi Secure Digital Music Initiative WM Understanding playing features for the internal HDD section Understanding the basic operations before using the MB-S1Understanding playing features for CD player section Managing the music information on the MB-S1Understanding the basic operations before using the MB-S1 Understanding the play listTurning on the power Switching the CD player and HDDOpening the CD tray Setting date and time Activate the CD player section Listening to an audio CD or CD-ROMSet a disc Start playingUsing the remote controller Listening to an audio CD or CD-ROMSet the CD on the CD tray Select a recording modeRecording Activate the CD player Select a target group for recordingRecording REC Mode button Select a recording mode see the onRecording audio signals from external devices Select an input sourceAdjust the recording level Select the menu for adjusting recording levelSelect the adjusting level range Confirm the level settingListening to tracks recorded on the HDD Activate the HDD sectionStart playback During stopped During paused or playing Listening to tracks recorded on the HDDStops playback Plays tracks repeatedly. see Playing time for the first track in the current groupNaming tracks recorded on the HDD Deleting a letter Naming tracks recorded on the HDDSelecting a letter you want to enter Moving to a digitErasing tracks recorded on the HDD Select a group you want to record Select the group erase modeErasing tracks recorded on the HDD Erasing an entire groupCreating a play list Select a position where you want to add a trackActivate the play list creation mode Confirm your selection Select a play listCreating a play list When creating a play listWhen adding tracks to a play list Understanding the indication on play listsListening to tracks using a play list Listening to tracks using a play listActivate the play list mode Play List button Buttons Operation buttonPlaying tracks in a play list in random order Listening to tracks using a play listActivate the play list mode Playing tracks in a play list repeatedlyEnter the play list name Editing the play listsActivate the character-editing menu Confirm the entryEditing the play lists Deleting a play list Activate the play-list deleting modeSelect a play list you want to delete EDIT/CLEAR/NO buttonSelect a play mode Using various playback featuresActivate the play mode Confirm the selectionMark a track as your favorite Using various playback featuresActivate the favorite mode Marking a track as you favorite Favorite IT functionMark a track as your Favorite Activate the favorite mode When you select a play list and enable the favorite modeWhen you use the random and repeat playback feature About combination of play modesSelect the timer setting menu Using timer functionsSet the timer function Call the menu mode Select a timer setting numberConfirm the start time and the end time Using timer functionsSet the start time and end time for the timer setting Set the day of the weekSpecifications Carry Tunes Overview of the supplied Carry Tunes software System Requirements Installing the device driver Setting the PCConnect the MB-S1 to the PC using a USB cable Turn on the PCSetting the PC Confirming the installation of the device driverWhen using Windows 98SE/Me Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD- ROM drive on the PC Installing the Carry TunesClick Install Click NextInstalling the Carry Tunes Click FinishRegistering MP3 files with Carry Tunes Playing MP3 files using Carry TunesStart Carry Tunes Main operationsTransferring MP3 files to the MB-S1 故障？と思ったら 故障？と思ったら エラーメッセージ一覧 Page Onkyo U.S.A. Corporation Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbHPage Page
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