JVC LVT1003-001B manual MP3 Operations, What is MP3?

MP3 OPERATIONS

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Refer also to “CD/VIDEO CD (VCD) OPERATIONS” on pages

12 to 16.

What is MP3?

MP3 is an abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group (or MPEG) Audio Layer 3. MP3 is simply a file format with a data compression ratio of 1:10 (128 Kbps*). That means, by using MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW can contain 10 times as much data volume as a regular CD can.

*Bit rate is the average number of bits that one second of audio data will consume. The unit used is Kbps (1024 bits/second). To get a better audio quality, choose a higher bit rate. The most popular bit rate for encoding is 128 Kbps.

This unit is incorporated with an MP3 decoder. You can play back MP3 files (tracks) recorded on CD-Rs, CD-RWs, and CD-ROMs.

Notes:

•The unit can read a CD-ROM containing MP3 files. However, if non-MP3 files are recorded together with MP3 files, this unit will take a longer time to scan the disc. It may also cause the unit to malfunction.

•The unit cannot read or play an MP3 file without the extension code—mp3.

•The unit cannot play multi-session discs (CD-Rs/ RWs with MP3 data added later).

•This player is not compatible with the data encoded with Layer 1 and Layer 2 formats.

•The unit is not compatible with the ID3 tag* and Playlist**.

*The ID3 tag is extra information–album title, performer name, song title, etc.–which can be

stored within an MP3 file.

**A playlist is a simple text file, used on a PC, which enables users to make their own playback

order without physically rearranging the files.

Precautions when recording MP3 files on a CD-R or CD-RW

This unit can only read MP3 files that are recorded in the format that is compliant with ISO 9660 Level 1 or Joliet.

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