3 − Disc operations

MP3 files and directories

CDs containing MP3 files can be played by the CD-160MKII with the following limitations on the number of files and directories.

Maximum number of directories: 200Maximum number of MP3 files: 500File format: MPEG 1/2/2.5 Layer2/3(ISO/IEC 11172-3, ISO/IEC 13818-3.2)Bit rate: 32kbps to 320kbps (over 128kbps is recommended)Sampling frequency: 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz, Mono or StereoFile extension: mp3, Mp3, mP3, MP3

NOTE

The CD-160MKII can only read the files in the first session of a multi-session disc.

ID3 tag display for MP3 playback is not supported.

If audio data is converted with Variable Bit Rate, it may not be played back properly.

MP3 files are played as the order in the following diagram.In this manner, playback is performed from the top level directories.

: Folder (Directory)

: MP3 File

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