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Chapter 3: Playing Discs (MP3s)Playing MP3 Discs
MP3 (MPEG-3, which stands for Motion Picture Experts Group-Layer 3, meaning the third layer of
information) is a format used to compress digital audio. Since the audio is compressed, it takes up
less space.
Obtaining MP3 Files
There are two ways to obtain MP3 files:
• Use your computer software to encode MP3 files from an audio CD — you can download the
software from some internet sites such as MusicMatch.
• Download MP3 files from the internet. Some internet sites allow you to download MP3 files for
free, and some charge a fee.
Creating an MP3 Disc on Your Computer
Your DVD player handles MPEG-1, layer III audio. If you encode your own MP3 files from an audio
CD, avoid using the features of MPEG-2,such as the 22kHz sampling frequency.
Be sure to make a data CD rather than an audio CD. If you make an audio CD,you will lose the
extra features and compression of the MP3 format.
When you burn a CD, take the following steps to get optimal use of the CD for playing in your
DVD player. In your CD burning software, select ISO-9660 for the file system.
Notes:
Help — For more information regarding MP3 encoding software and MP3 sites, visit www.lyrazone.com.
The Joliet file system is not recommended. Using the Joliet file system may result in shortened file names.
Some transport modes (reverse and fast forward) are not available for MP3 CDs.
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