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Basic Operation

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2 8, 9

CURSOR

ENTER

NUMBER

REP 1/ALL

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ENTER CURSOR

DISPLAY

2To set the repeat mode

The repeat mode changes each time the REP 1/ALL button is pressed.

FOLDER TRACK REPEAT

FOLDER REPEAT

2To return to the initial disc information screen

1 Press the 2 button.

2 Press the CURSOR • button to select “ROOT” at the upper right of the screen, then press the ENTER button.

•Programmed playback is not possible with MP3/WMA discs.

•The S-301 is compatible with the “MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3” standards (sampling frequency of 32, 44.1 or 48 kHz). It is not compatible with such other standards as “MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3”, “MPEG-2.5 Audio Layer 3”, MP1, MP2, etc. WMA files recorded with a sampling frequency (fs) of 32, 44.1, and 48 kHz are supported.

•It may not be possible to play some CD-R/CD-RW discs due to disc properties, dirt, warping, etc.

•In general, the higher an MP3 file’s bit rate, the better the sound quality. On the S-301, we recommend using MP3 files recorded with bit rates of 128 kbps or greater.

•Applicable bit rates: 32 to 320 kbps for MP3 files, 64 k to 160 kbps for WMA files.

•The digital signals output when playing MP3 files are MP3 signals converted into PCM, regardless of whether the audio output presenting is set to “NORMAL” or “PCM”. The signals are output with the same sampling frequency as that of the music source.

•MP3/WMA files may not be played in the expected order, since the writing software may change the position of the folders and the order of the files when writing them on the CD-R/CD-RW.

•When writing MP3/WMA files on CD-R/CD-RW discs, select “ISO9660 level 1” as the writing software format. This may not be possible with some types of writing software. For details, refer to the writing software’s usage instructions.

•With the S-301 it is possible to display folder names and file names on the screen like titles. The S-301 can display up to 31 characters, consisting of numbers, capital letters, small letters and the “_” (underscore) mark.

Basic Operation

•If recorded in a format other than “ISO9660 level 1”, normal display and playback may not be possible. In addition, folder and file names including other symbols will not be displayed properly.

•Be sure to add the extension “.MP3/WMA” to MP3/WMA files. Files cannot be played if they have any extension other than “.MP3/WMA” or if they have no extension. (with Macintosh computers, MP3/WMA files can be played by adding the extension “.MP3/WMA” after the file name consisting of up to 63 capital letters, small letters or numbers and recording the files on the CD-R/CD-RW.)

•Do not apply stickers, tape, etc., to either the label side or the signal side of CD-R/CD-RW discs. If adhesive gets on the surface of a disc, the disc may get stuck inside the S-301 and be impossible to eject.

•Copyright protected WMA files cannot be played. Also note that depending on the writing software and conditions, playback might not be possible, or the files might not be displayed properly.

•While in the stop condition, the DISPLAY button of the remote control can be used to switch and display the title names and the artist names. (One folder has a capacity of up to 99 files.)

•Recorded discs with no more than 99 files per folder are recommended. Multiple folder configurations are possible; however, depending on the configuration, playback of all the folders and files might not be possible.

•Multi-session discs and CD-R/CD-RW that have not been finalized can also be played back; however, playback of discs that have had session closure within 10 sessions or have been finalized is recommended.

•Direct track selection using the NUMBER buttons on the remote control unit can specify up to 999 tracks (999 files) per folder.

•When 999 tracks are exceeded, while the unit is stopped press the CURSOR buttons at the disc information screen to select the files, and press the 1 button of the ENTER button to play.

•The MP3 ID3-Tag (Ver. 1, Ver. 2) function is compatible with title and artist names.

•The WMA meta tag function is compatible with title, artist and album names.

•The S-301 is not compatible with packet write software.

•The S-301 is not compatible with play lists.

•The S-301 is not compatible with MP3 PRO.

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