Philips FWM399 manual CD/MP3-CD Operations, Discs for playback, About MP3 disc

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CD/MP3-CD Operations

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IMPORTANT!

–This system is designed for regular discs. Therefore, do not use any accessories such as disc stabiliser rings or disc treatment sheets, etc., as offered on the market, because they may jam the changer mechanism.

–Do not load more than one disc into each tray.

Discs for playback

This system can playback all digital audio CD, finalised digital audio CD-Recordable (CDR) discs and finalised digital audio CD-Rewritable (CDRW)discs.

MP3-CDs (CD-ROMs with MP3 tracks)

About MP3 disc

Supported formats

–ISO9660, Joliet, Multisession

–Max. track number plus album is 255

–Max. nested directory is 8 levels

–The max. album number is 32

–The max. MP3 programme track number is 99

–Supported VBR bit-rate

–Supported sampling frequencies for MP3 disc are: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

–Supported Bit-rates of MP3 disc are: 32, 64, 96, 128, 192, 256 (kbps)

Making your own MP3-CD

1Rip the music from your own Digital Audio CDs or download legal MP3 music from the Internet.

2Record (“burn”) the music on CD-R(W) disc with your home PC. Make sure to use a recording speed not faster than indicated on the CD-R(W) and avoid running other programme simultaneously on your PC during the recording process.

Sound Quality

Take note that MP3-CD compilations should best contain only MP3 tracks (*.mp3). To achieve a good MP3 quality, a bit rate of 128 kbps is recommended.

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Contents FW M399 How to connect a plug Important notes for users in the U.KMains plug Copyright in the U.KPage For tuner installation Index Contents Supplied accessories Safety informationGeneral Information AcknowledgementPower PreparationsRear connections Antennas ConnectionInserting batteries into the remote control Connecting other equipment to your systemOptional connection FM AntennaControls on the system and remote control Controls First time setup/power up To reinstall Plug and PlayBasic Functions To exit without storing the Plug and PlayDemonstration mode Switching the system onSwitching the system to standby mode Switching the system to Eco Power standby mode 1 WattVolume control Sound navigationPress Incredible Surround or INC DBB Dynamic Bass Boost Incredible SurroundAutomatic DSC-DBB selection Discs for playback CD/MP3-CD OperationsAbout MP3 disc Loading discs Playing discsReplacing discs during playback Selecting a desired track/passageSelecting a desired Album/Title MP3 disc only Repeat playProgramming the disc tracks Erasing the programmeTuning to radio stations Storing preset radio stationsPreset number To stop storing the automatic presetTuning to preset radio stations Setting the RDS clock Press Clocktimer and RDSTo cancel News function To activate News functionTape Operation/Recording Loading tapePlaying tapes To playback a selected tape deckRewinding / Fast forwarding General information on recordingPreparation for recording One touch recordingExternal Sources CD Synchronised start recordingDubbing tapes Listening to external sourcesClock setting Clock if it is set will be shown in standby modeTo exit without storing the setting View clockTimer setting Clock/TimerSleep timer setting Specifications Maintenance TroubleshootingProblem Solution CD OperationRadio Reception Tape OPERATION/RECORDING