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MP3 overview
Notes on MP3
-MP3 is short for MPEG Audio Layer 3 and refers to an audio compression technology standard.
-This product allows playback of MP3 files on CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW di scs.
-The unit can read MP3 files wri tten in the format compliant with ISO 9660. However it does not support
the MP3 data written by the method of packet write.
-The unit can not read an MP3 file that has a file extension other than .mp3.
-If you play a non- MP3 file that has the .mp3 extension, you may hear some noise.
-In this manual, we refer to what are called MP3 fi le and folder in PC terminology as track and
album, respectively.
-Maximum number of directory level is 8, i ncluding the root directory. Maximum number of files and
folders per disc is 256.
-The unit may not play tracks in the order of Track numbers.
-The unit plays only the audio tracks if a disc contains both audio tracks and MP3 files.
-When playing a disc of 8 kbps or VBR, the elapsed playing ti me in the display window will not be
correct and also the intro play may not function properly. VBR: Variable Bit Rate.
Notes on creating your own CD-Rs or CD-RWs containing MP3 files
-To enjoy high quality sound, we recommend converting to MP3 fil es with a sampling frequency of 44.1
kHz and a fixed bit rate o f 128 kbps.
-DO NOT store more than 256 MP3 files per disc.
-For ISO 9660 - compliant format, the maximum allowable depth of nested folders is 8, including the
root directory (folder).
-When CD-R disc is used, playback is possible only for discs, which have been finalized.
-Make sure that when MP3 CD-R or CD-RW is burned that it is formatted as a data disc and NOT as an
audio disc.
-You should not write non-MP3 files or unneeded folders along with MP3 files on the disc otherwise it
takes a long time until the uni t starts to play MP3 files.
-With some CD-R or CD-RW media, data may not be properly written depending on their manufacturing
quality. In this case, data may not be reproduced correctly. High quality CD-R or CD-RW disc is
recommended.
-Up to 16 characters are displayed for the name of an Album or a Track. ID3TAG version 1.x is required.
-Note that the unit may not play Tracks in the order that you wrote them to the disc.