About MP3 files

•MP3, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3, is a music file compression format standard. It compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/10 of its original size.

•ID3 tag versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 apply to MP3 only. ID3 tag is 15/30 characters (1.0 and 1.1), or 63/126 characters (2.2, 2.3 and 2.4).

•When naming an MP3 file, be sure to add the file extension “.mp3” to the file name.

•During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR (variable bit rate) MP3 file, elapsed playing time may not display accurately.

Note on MP3

If you play a high-bit-rate MP3, such as 320 kbps, sound may be intermittent.

About WMA files

•WMA, which stands for Windows Media Audio, is a music file compression format standard. It compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/22* of its original size.

•WMA tag is 63 characters.

•When naming a WMA file, be sure to add the file extension “.wma” to the file name.

•During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR (variable bit rate) WMA file, elapsed playing time may not display accurately.

*only for 64 kbps

Note on WMA

Playback of the following WMA files is not supported.

–lossless compression

–copyright-protected

About AAC files

•AAC, which stands for Advanced Audio Coding, is a music file compression format standard. It compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/11* of its original size.

•AAC tag is 126 characters.

•When naming an AAC file, be sure to add the file extension “.m4a” to the file name.

•During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR (variable bit rate) AAC file, elapsed playing time may not display accurately.

*only for 128 kbps

Note on AAC

Playback of a copyright-protected file is not supported.

About ATRAC filesATRAC3plus format

ATRAC3, which stands for Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3, is audio compression technology. It compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/10 of its original size. ATRAC3plus, which is an extended format of ATRAC3, compresses the audio CD data to approximately 1/20 of its original size. The unit accepts both ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format.

•The ATRAC is in the structure of a 2-level hierarchy; one folder (group), two files (tracks).

–ATRAC CD

The maximum number of folders (groups) is 255, and the maximum number of files (tracks) is 999.

–ATRAC Audio Device

The maximum number of albums/artists/ playlists is 65535, and the maximum number of tracks is 65535.

•The characters for a folder/file name and text information written by SonicStage are displayed.

For details on ATRAC CD and ATRAC Audio Device, see the SonicStage manual.

Notes

•Be sure to create the ATRAC files using authorized software, such as SonicStage.

•ATRAC files cannot be played on USB devices other than ATRAC Audio Device.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Maintenance

Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote commander

Under normal conditions, the battery will last approximately 1 year. (The service life may be shorter, depending on the conditions of use.)

When the battery becomes weak, the range of the card remote commander becomes shorter. Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

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Notes on the lithium battery

•Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor.

•Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact.

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