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MP3 Player (continued)
Points to remember when recording an MP3 disc
This player allows you to play MP3 files recorded on
What is MP3
MP3, short for MPEG Audio
■Converting (encoding) audio data to an MP3 file
¡It is recommended to set the bit rate to “128 kbps or more” and “Fixed”.
¡Bit rate 8 kbps of
¡If set to VBR (Variable Bit Rate), the file playing time may not be displayed correctly, and the bit rate value on the AUDIO indicator may flicker.
¡The playback sound quality differs depending on the encoding software and the bit rate. For details refer to the user manual of your encoding software.
■Recording MP3 files on a CD-R/RW
¡Do not record files other than MP3s or unnecessary folders on a disc. If many folders or files other than MP3s are recorded on a disc, it may take up to 150 seconds before playback starts, and you may have difficulties using fast forward and fast reverse.
¡Use ISO 9660 file system (Extension of the ISO 9660 file systems are included.) APPLE HFS file system is not supported. If they do not conform to ISO 9660 file system, the file may not play normally, or the file or folder names may not be displayed correctly.
¡Make sure to add the “.mp3” extension to each MP3 file name. A file with a different file name extension or none at all will not play.
¡Although Multi session recording is supported, the use of
¡ID3Tag character information is not displayed. A file in which character information was recorded by use of ID3Tag
2.0or later version may not be reproduced normally. For example, the file playing time may not be displayed correctly.
¡Packet writing software is not supported.
¡A playlist function is not supported. Record files and folders in the order in which you want them to be played. Some writing software lets you specify the recording order by adding a prefix in the range of “01” - “99”, etc. to the file name. For details refer to the user manual of your writing software.
Note: You may encounter trouble in playing MP3s or displaying the information of MP3 files recorded with certain writing softwares or CD recorders
Caution: Never assign the “.mp3” file name extension to a file that is not in the MP3 format. This may not only produce noise from the speakers and speaker damage, but can damage your hearing.