MP3 MODE

number (e.g. “001”, “002”, etc.) in front of each file name - the leading zeros must also be included.

MP3 tracks can contain addition infor- mation such as the artist, song and album names (ID3 tags). This device can display ID3 tags if they are version 1.

When creating (encoding) MP3 files from audio files, you should use bit rates up to a maximum of 256 kbit/sec.

Only MP3 files with the “.MP3” file extension can be played on this device.

Note:

To ensure uninterrupted playback,

do not attempt to change the file extension to “.MP3” of any files other than MP3 files and then attempt to play them! These invalid MP3 files will not be selected during MP3 playback.

Do not use “mixed” CDs containing both non-MP3 data and MP3 files. The unit will only select MP3 files during playback.

Do not use mix-mode CDs containing both audio tracks and MP3 files. While attempting to playback such CDs, only audio tracks will be selected.

Switching to MP3 mode

MP3 mode is activated in the same way as normal CD mode. For further details, please read the “Switching to CD mode” section in the “CD mode” chapter.

Selecting a directory

To move up or down to another directory,

press the or % button 7once or several times.

Note:

Any directories not containing MP3 files will be skipped automatically. The total number of directories will be readjusted by the unit, and may not be the same as the number of directories you have created.

Selecting tracks/files

To move up or down to another track/ file in the current directory,

press the @ or # button 7 once or several times.

If you press the @ button 7 once, the current track/file will be played again from the beginning.

Fast searching

To fast search backwards or forwards,

keep one of the @ or # button 7 pressed until fast searching backwards/forwards begins.

Random track/file play (MIX)

To play the tracks/files in the current di- rectory in random order,

briefly press button 5 MIX 9.

“MIX DIR” appears in the display and the MIX symbol lights up.

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Blaupunkt Bahamas MP34 Switching to MP3 mode, Selecting a directory, Selecting tracks/files, Fast searching