MP3 disc playback
This system can play MP3 files recorded on a
•Before performing the operation in this section from the remote control, press DVD to use the remote control for the MP3 disc operations.
•Turn on your TV, and select the correct input mode on the TV.
•If “ 
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7What is MP3?
MP3 is an abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group 1 (or
7Disc structure
On an MP3 disc, each song (material) is recorded as a file. Files are usually grouped into a folder. Folders can also include other folders, creating hierarchical folder layers.
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Up to 150 tracks
This system simplifies the hierarchical construction of a disc and manages files and folders by “tracks” and “groups.” This system can recognize up to 150 tracks per group, and up to 99 groups per disc (up to 14,850 tracks). The system ignores those exceeding the maximum numbers and cannot play them.
•If there is any type of files other than MP3 files in a folder, those files are also counted in the total number of 150.
7NOTES for MP3 disc
•MP3 discs (either
•When making an MP3 disc, select ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2 as the disc format.
•This system supports
•This system can not play “packet write” discs.
•The system can play MP3 files only with the following file extensions: “.MP3,” “.Mp3,” “.mP3,” and “.mp3.”
•ID3* tags cannot be shown on the display.
*An MP3 file can contain file information called “ID3 Tag” where its album name, performer, track title, etc. are recorded. There are two
•We recommended to record each song (material) at
a samplerate of 44.1 kHz and at a data transfer rate of 128 kbps.
•If both MP3 files and JPEG files are recorded on a disc, set the MP3/JPEG setting in the PICTURE menu to “MP3.”
(See page 62.)
•Some MP3 discs may not be played back because of their disc characteristics or recording conditions.
Basic operations
Insert an MP3 disc.
Playback starts.
The MP3 control display appears on the TV. (See page 56.) When all tracks in a group have been played, the system plays tracks in the next group.
You can perform the following operations.
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7To stop playback temporarily
Press PAUSE (or 8 on the center unit).
7To start playback again
Press PLAY (or 3 on the center unit).
7To skip tracks forward
Press FF/¢ or Cursor ∞ (or ¢ on the center unit)
as many times as required.
7To skip to the beginning of the current track
Press 4/REW (or 4 on the center unit) once.
7To skip tracks backward
Press 4/REW or Cursor 5 (or 4 on the center unit) as many times as required.
7To skip groups
Press Cursor 3/2.
To skip groups forward: Press Cursor 3 repeatedly.
To skip groups backward: Press Cursor 2 repeatedly.
7To stop playback completely
Press STOP (or 7 on the center unit).
NOTES:
•The following functions are not available to MP3 disc playback: Program playback, random playback, repeat playback,
and choice menus
•Some tracks on an MP3 disc are skipped and may not be played back normally.
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