10 DB625MP
280-7815-00
5. CONFIRM BEFORE OPERATION
This unit can play MP3 (MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer
3). Note, however, that the MP3 recording media
and formats acceptable are limited. When writing
MP3, pay attention to the following restrictions.
Acceptable media
The MP3 recording media acceptable to this unit
are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW.
When using CD-RW, do full format not quick for-
mat to prevent malfunction.
Acceptable medium formats
The following formats are available for the me-
dia used in this unit. The maximum number of
characters used for file name including the de-
limiter (“.”) and three-character extension are in-
dicated in parentheses.
•ISO 9660 Level 1 (12 characters)
•ISO 9660 Level 2 (31 characters)
•Joliet (64 characters)
•Romeo (128 characters)
Up to 200 characters can be displayed in the long
file name format. For a list of available charac-
ters, see the instruction manual of the writing
software and the section Entering file and folder
names below.
The media reproducible on this unit has the fol-
lowing limitations:
•Maximum number of directory levels: 8
•Maximum number of files per folder: 255
•Maximum number of characters for folder
name: 64
•Maximum number of folders: 50
MP3 written in the formats other than the above
may not be successfully played and their file
names or folder names are not properly dis-
played.
Settings for your MP3 encoder and
CD writer
When you use your CD writer to record MP3 up
to the maximum disc capacity, disable additional
writing. For recording on an empty disc up to the
maximum capacity at once, check Disc at Once.
Entering ID3 tag
The Displayable ID3 tag is ID3 version 1.x.
For the character code, refer to the List of Codes.

Notes on Playing MP3

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