JVC LVT1055-001A MP3 discs, About sounds reproduced through the rear terminals, About Dual Zone

MP3 discs

MP3 is an abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio Layer 3. MP3 is simply a file format with a data compression. By using MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW can contain 10 times as much data as a regular CD can.

On an MP3 disc, files (also called “tracks” and both words are used interchangeably in this manual) are usually grouped into a folder. Folders can also include other folders, creating hierarchical layers of folders.

This unit can recognize up to 150 files per folder, and up to 99 folders per disc (up to 14,850 files). The unit ignores those exceeding the maximum number and cannot play them back.

•All folders on the disc are counted in the total number of 150, even a folder which does not include any MP3 files.

About sounds reproduced through the rear terminals

•Through the analog terminals (Speaker out/LINE OUT/2nd AUDIO OUT):

2-channel signal is emitted.

When playing a multi-channel encoded disc, multi-channel signals are downmixed. (AUDIO—ANALOG DOWN MIX: see page 46)

•Through DIGITAL OUT (optical):

Digital signals (Linear PCM, Dolby Digital*, DTS**, MPEG Multichannel) are emitted through this terminal. (For more details, see page 71.)

To reproduce multi-channel sounds such as Dolby Digital and DTS, connect an amplifier or a decoder compatible with these multi- channel sources to this terminal, and set “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” to the correct value. (See page 46.)

•About Dual Zone

While you are listening to the radio, CD changer, or external component through the speakers built into your car compartment, you can listen to the playback sound of this DVD/CD player using the headphones connected to the 2nd AUDIO OUT plug at the same time.

•For details, see “DUAL ZONE OPERATIONS” on page 30.

ENGLISH

Notes for MP3 disc

•MP3 discs require a longer readout time, which differs due to the complexity of the folder/file configuration.

•This unit supports “multi-session” discs.

•This unit cannot play “packet write” discs.

•The unit can play MP3 files with the correct extension code—<.mp3> (case insensitive—any combination of upper and/or lower is acceptable)

•It is recommended that MP3 files be recorded at a sample rate of 44.1 kHz and at a data transfer rate of 128 kbps.

•For more information about MP3 discs, see “A Guide to MP3” (separate volume).

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

**“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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