4−Playback operations

Playing back MP3 files

MP3 files recorded onto a CD are handled the same way as files are handled in an ordinary PC, with some

MP3 files are played in the following order

MP3 files held within a directory. In addition, several directories can be combined into one directory. This re- sults in multiple layers of directories and files.

When the Directory mode is on, only those files within a selected directory are available for playback.

When the directory mode is off, the directory config-ura- tion is ignored, and all MP3 files recorded on the disc are available for playback. Please note that Pro-gram playback and Repeat playback only function within di- rectories.

NOTE

Each MP3 file is handled as a track.

Directories which do not contain MP3 files directly un- der them cannot be selected for playback. For example, in the diagram below, under directory A are directory B and directory C. If there are MP3 files in both directory B and C, directory A cannot be selected for playback, but directory B and C can be selected for playback.

DISC

Directory A

Directory B

Directory C

Directory D

MP3 files

mp3. 1

mp3. 2

mp3. 3

mp3. 4

mp3. 5

mp3. 6

mp3. 7

mp3. 8

mp3. 9

The CD-RW900 can play back MP3 files recorded in formats which conforam to ISO9660 level 1, level 2, formats which confirm to ISO9660 level 1, level 2, or Joliet. Discs recorded in multiple sessions may also be played back.

For MP3 CDs to be played by the CD-RW900, the fol- lowing limitations have been placed on the number of MP3 files and directories.

Maximum number of directories: 255

Maximum number of hierarchical structures: 8

Maximum number of MP3 files: 999

Maximum title size of MP3 files and directories: 255

In this manner, playback is performed from the top level directories.

About MP3 track data

During playback, titles are displayed in the following or- der of priority:

ID3v2 > ID3v1 > file title

During stop mode, the file title is displayed.

Directory playback setting

1Press the DIRECTORY key on the remote control.

Or, use the DIRECTORY option in the PLAY sub- menu to turn this mode on or off (refer to “Operation basics” on page 14).

Pressing the MENU key or pushing the MULTI JOG dial exits to normal mode.

NOTE

All MP3 files in a disc can be played back when direc- tory playback mode is off. The indicator MP3 lights up and only the total number of track will be shown.

Total number of tracks

2During stop, use the MULTI JOG dial or SKIP key to select desired directory for playback.

3Press the PLAY key to start playback in the direc- tory.

Program or Repeat playback can be operated in the selected directory also.

NOTE

During stop, pressing the ENTER key shows current directory name.

During playback or standby mode, pushing the MULTI JOG dial shows the MP3 file name currently played back.

MP3 file formatted at 44,1 kHz sampling rate and 128 kbps or higher is required to play back, other- wise, MP3 file cannot be played back.

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Teac CD-RW900CD owner manual Playing back MP3 files, About MP3 track data, Directory playback setting

CD-RW900CD specifications

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