CD/MP3/WMA Operations

MP3/WMA

This unit supports to play MP3/WMA files.

Notes:

•If you play a WMA file with active DRM (Digital Rights Management), no audio is output (WMA indicator flashes).

•Windows Media™, and the Windows ® logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

●To disable DRM (Digital Rights Management)

1.In Windows Media Player 9/10/11, click on TOOL ➜ OPTIONS ➜ MUSIC RECORD tab. Under Recording settings, unclick the check box for RECORD PROTECTED MUSIC. Then reconstruct files.

Use personally constructed WMA files at your own responsibility.

Precautions when creating MP3/ WMA files
●Usable sampling rates and bit rates 1. MP3: Sampling rate: 8 kHz-48 kHz,

Bit rate: 8 kbps-320 kbps / VBR

2. WMA: Bit rate: 48 kbps-192 kbps

●File extensions

1.Always add a file extension “.MP3” or

“.WMA” to MP3 or WMA files using single byte characters. If a different or no file extension is appended, the file cannot be played.

2.Files without MP3/WMA data will not play.

●Logical format (File system)

1.When writing MP3/WMA files on a CD-R or CD-RW disc, select “ISO9660 level 1, 2, or JOLIET or Romeo” as the software format. Normal playback may not be possible if recorded in other formats.

2.The folder name and file name can be displayed as the title during MP3/WMA play. However titles must be within 64 single byte alphabetical letters and numbers (including extension).

3.Do not affix a name to a file inside a folder with the same name.

●Number of files or folders

1.Up to 256 files can be recognized per folder. Up to 578 files can be played.

2.Tracks are played in the order they were recorded onto the disc. (Tracks may not always be played in the order displayed on the PC.)

3.Some noise may occur depending on the type of encoder software used for recording.

Ejecting a CD

1.Press the [Q] button to eject the CD. Take it out from the ejected position. “EJECT” appears in the display.

Notes:

•If you force a CD in before auto reloading, you may damage the CD.

•If a CD (12 cm) is left ejected for 15 seconds, it will be automatically reloaded (auto reload).

CAUTION

•Do not insert hands, fingers, or other foreign objects into the disc insertion slot.

•Do not insert discs with adhesives such as cellophane tape or rental CD labels attached, or discs with marks left from removal of such adhesives, since the disc may become stuck and damage the unit.

Listening to a disc already loaded in the unit

Press the [SRC] button to select CD/MP3/WMA mode.

When the unit enters this mode, playback starts automatically.

If no disc is loaded, “NO DISC” appears in the title display.

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