CD-G14000Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc

CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback

This system can play back a standard CD, CD-R/RW in the CD format and CD-R/RW with MP3 or WMA files, but cannot record on them. Some audio CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be playable due to the state of the disc or the device that was used for recording.

MP3:

MP3 is a form of compression. It is an acronym which stands for MPEG Audio Layer 3.

MP3 is a type of audio code which is processed by significant compression from the original audio source with very little loss in sound quality.

This system supports MPEG 1 Layer 3, MPEG 2 Layer 3, and VBR files.

During VBR file playback, time counter in the display may differ from its actual playback time.

Bitrate which is supported by MP3 is 32 ~ 320 kbps.

WMA:

WMA files are Advanced System Format files that include audio files which are compressed with Windows Media Audio codec. WMA is developed by Microsoft as an audio format file for Windows Media Player.

“MP3” or “WMA” indicator will light up after the unit reads information on an MP3 or WMA disc.

Bitrate which is supported by WMA is 64 ~ 160 kbps.

Auto power on function:

When you press any of the following buttons, the unit turns on.

CD button (main unit and remote control): The unit turns on and the “CD” function is activated.

CD / button on the remote control: The unit turns on and CD playback starts (regardless of the last function).

/ button on the main unit: The unit turns on and playback of the last function starts (CD, TAPE, TUNER, AUDIO IN).

Auto power off function:

In the stop mode of CD, MP3 or WMA operation, the main unit enters the stand-by mode after 15 minutes of inactivity.

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Sharp operation manual CD-G14000Listening to a CD or MP3/WMA disc, CD or MP3/WMA disc Playback, Auto power on function