Panasonic SL-MP30 Anti-Skip System, Other Play Methods, Playing MP3 files

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Anti-Skip System

This system deals with skipping in a variety of ways:

An anti-skip mechanism prevents skipping caused when play speed changes due to swinging of the unit.

A recovery system immediately returns the laser pick- up to its original position if it is knocked off the track by a strong shock.

The anti-skip memory (maximum 45 seconds when playing CD-DA and maximum 100 seconds when playing 128 kbps MP3) fills in interruptions caused by bumps and vibrations.

The anti-skip system works automatically while the system is on and cannot be canceled.

When bumps continue repeatedly

The elapsed playing time disappears and sound is inter- rupted.

S-XBS

Note!

The anti-skip memory compresses digital signals.

Other Play Methods

The letters such as F in the various illustrations refer to the descriptions in the “Location of Controls” section (see page 2).

Skip play

The disc plays from the specified track through to the end, then play stops automatically.

Preparation: Put unit in stop mode.

1 Select the desired track.

F

2

G

Changing the sound quality

Press during play or stop mode.

 

S-

 

X

 

B

D

S

 

The setting switches as shown below each time you press the button.

S-XBS<> Cancel (no indicator is shown)

S-XBS:

Select this setting to boost the low frequency range re- sponse.

Program play

Up to 20 tracks can be entered in the programmed se- quence.

Preparation: Put unit in stop mode.

1 Select the desired track.

F

2 Register in sequence.

(The indication “M” and the programmed se- quence appear on the display.)

 

 

 

 

 

O

R

Y

 

 

 

 

M

 

 

A

 

E

 

 

 

M

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to program all

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the desired tracks.

 

G

To program the same track in the se- quence more than once

After step 2, press [MEMORY] the desired number of times.

If “'” is displayed

No more tracks can be programmed.

To confirm the contents of the program

Press [MEMORY] while the disc is playing. (The track numbers and their sequence appear in order, one after the other.)

To delete the entire programmed se- quence

Press [].

Note!

The repeat and random play modes are canceled after steps 1 and 2.

Repeat play/Random play

Press during play or stop mode.

 

E

 

D

 

O

B

M

 

The setting switches as shown below each time you press the button.

1-track repeat (1 `)( ----------------

]

One track is repeated.

v

All-track repeat (`)

All the tracks on the disc are repeated.

v

Random (RANDOM)

The tracks play once each in random

order and then play stops.

v

Random repeat (RANDOM `)

The tracks play repeatedly in random

order.

v

Cancel (no indicator is shown) --------------

}

When pressed during program play

The setting switches as shown below each time you press the button.

1-track repeat (1 `M)(------------

]

One track is repeated.

v

Memory repeat (`M)

The programmed tracks are repeated.

v

Cancel (M) -------------------------------------------

}

Note!

You can select the first track to play in random play and random repeat play by pressing [9] while the disc is stopped. All the tracks are played.

You cannot select random play or random repeat play during program play.

The resume function does not work when random or random repeat are on.

The mode is canceled when you disconnect the power source or open the lid.

Playing MP3 files

What is MP3?

A method of compressing audio, MPEG Audio Layer 3 (MP3) allows audio to be reduced to up to one tenth its original size when a compression rate of 128 kbps is used, without overtly hurting audio quality.

When creating MP3 files to play on this unit

Disc formats: ISO9660 level 1 and level 2 (except for extended formats)

Files: MP3 files with the suffix “.mp3” or “.MP3”

This unit plays MP3 files in the following order. Numbers such as 1 show the order folders (albums) and files (tracks) within them are played.

Example1: Recommended method when creating MP3 discs.

Example2: A disc not created in the recommended way. Play will be in the order shown in the below diagram, irrespective of folder and track names, so the order of play in this example will be A#C#G#D, not A#B#C#D. Folders and files in the same level will

be played in order according to their names.

Folders that do not contain MP3 files ( “Falbum” in the example) are skipped.

Example1Example2

CD-ROM drive

CD-ROM drive

Limitations on MP3

This unit cannot play files if they have a suffix other than “.mp3” or “.MP3”.

This unit cannot play files that have the suffix “.mp3” or “.MP3” if they are not MP3 files.

This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.

This unit is compatible with multi-session but if there are a lot of sessions it takes more time for play to start. Keep the number of sessions to a minimum to avoid this.

This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write.

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Frequently asked questions

MP3 files may not be played in the order you recorded them. Note the following if you want the files to play in the order you record them.

1 Use software that records the files to the disc in file name order.

2 Prefix folder and file names with 3-digit numbers in the order you want to play them.

3 Give the files and folders names with 8 characters or less, including the 3-digit prefix.

4 It is better not to create folders (albums) within fold- ers (such as shown in example 2).

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001album

1001track.mp3

002track.mp3

003track.mp3

002album

2004track.mp3

005track.mp3

006track.mp3

003album

3007track.mp3

008track.mp3

009track.mp3

010track.mp3

Aalbum

1

Balbum

5

????.mp3

????.mp3

Dalbum

4????.mp3

????.mp3

 

Falbum (Skipped)

Calbum

????.wav

 

????.wav

2????.mp3

????.mp3

Galbum

????.mp3 3 ????.mp3

????.mp3????.mp3

Ealbum

6????.mp3

????.mp3

Q. Can I play a disc if it has both audio data and MP3 data?

Yes, but only the data type used for the first track is played.

Q. Is there a limit on the number of albums and tracks?

This unit can play a maximum of 999 albums and 999 tracks. The unit cannot play albums or tracks beyond these limits.

Q. Why is sound interrupted between tracks?

The pick-up lens has to move to find the next track so a few seconds of silence is normal.

Q. Can I use 700-MB data?

Yes, you can.

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Contents Placement Portable CD player Dear CustomerOperating Instructions Model No. SL-MP30Power Supply Preparations Location of ControlsStop mode Sequential Play Basic PlayOther Play Methods Anti-Skip SystemPlaying MP3 files Unit Off mode Sequential Play with MP3 filesBasic Play Press during playTrack skip play Program play Repeat play/Random play Other Play Methods with MP3 filesAlbum skip play Using the Unit with Optional Accessories Product ServiceUsing the unit with an audio system Using the unit with a car audio systemTroubleshooting Guide When driving a carProblem Check this Specifications