MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX® and Audio CD operation

This player can playback the MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX¨-data which has been recorded on CD-R/RW or USB Mass Storage. To produce the MP3/WMA JPEG/DivX¨-data, you need a Windows-PC with CD-RW drive or USB memory device and a MP3/ WMA/JPEG/DivX¨-encoding Software (not supplied). The Apple-HFS-System cannot be played.

This player requires discs/recordings to meet certain technical standards in order to achieve optimal playback quality. There are many different types of recordable disc formats (including CD-R containing MP3/WMA files). Not all recordable discs will produce optimal playback quality. The technical criteria set forth in this owner's manual are meant only as a guide. Use of CD-RW for MP3 files is not recommended.

You must obtain any required permission from copyright owners to download or use copyrighted content. Toshiba cannot and does not grant such permission.

MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX¨ - data information

Limitations on MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX¨ playback

¥MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX¨ CD/USB Mass Storage are standardized by ISO9660, its file name must include following extensions; Ò.mp3Ó, Ò.wmaÓ, Ò.jpgÓ, Ò.divÓ, Ò.divxÓ, Ò.aviÓ.

¥MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX¨ CD/USB Mass Storage must be correspond to the ISO standardized files.

¥This unit can read 600 files per disc. If one directory has more than 600 files, it reads up to 600 files, the remaining files will be omitted. (In case of USB Mass Storage, this limitation becomes 2,000 files).

¥The unit is able to recognize up to a maximum of 50 directories per disc or USB Mass Storage.

¥MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX¨ CDs/USB Mass Storage cannot be used for the purpose of recording.

¥If the CD/USB Mass Storage has both audio tracks and MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX¨ files, only audio tracks are played.

¥It may take more than one minute for this unit to read MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX¨ files depending on its structure.

¥Music recorded by ÒJoliet Recording SpecificationÓ can be played back, the file name is displayed (within 15 letters) on the screen. Long file names will be condensed.

¥The music files recorded by ÒHierarchical File SystemÓ (HFS) cannot be played.

Limitations on display.

¥The maximum number for display is 15 letters. Available characters for display are the following:

capital or small alphabets of A through Z, numbers of 0 through 9, and _ (under score).

¥Other characters than those above are replaced in hyphen.

Notes on MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX¨ files

To playback MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX¨ CD/USB Mass Storage in the recorded order,

1.Use MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX¨ software that records data alphabetically or numerically.

2.Insert two or three digit number in the head of file name. (ex. Ò01Ó Ò02Ó or Ò001Ó Ò002Ó).

3.Refrain from making too many sub-folders.

CAUTION:

¥Some MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX¨ CDs/USB Mass Storage cannot be played back depending on the recording conditions.

¥The CD-R/RW or USB Mass Storage that has no music data or non MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX¨ files cannot be played back.

Standard sampling frequency, and the bit rate:

MP3

MPEG-1 Audio

32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz

32kbps ~ 320kbps (constant bit rate or variable bit rate)

The recommend recording setting for a high-quality sound is 44.1kHz of sampling frequency and 128kbps of constant bit rate.

WMA

WMA version 7 and 8

32kHz/48kbps, 44.1kHz/48kbps~192kbps, 48kHz/128kbps~192kbps The file recorded by mono, 48kHz, 48 kbps is not available to this unit.

DivX® video

DivX® version: DivX® 3, 4, 5, and 6 (specifically 3.1.1, 4.1.2, 5.0.2, 5.0.5, 5.1.1, 5.2.1, 6.0 at Home Theater profile).

Audio format: MPEG1 Layer2 (MP2), MPEG1 Layer3 (MP3)

Sampling frequencies: 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz

Bit rate: 32kbps ~ 320kbps

Resolution: Max 720 x 576 (at 25fps), Max 720 x 480 (at 30fps)

Microsoft, Windows Media, and Windows Logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trade marks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

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Toshiba SD-V594SC MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX and Audio CD operation, MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX¨ data information, Limitations on display

SD-V594SC specifications

The Toshiba SD-V594SC is a versatile and innovative dual-format DVD player and VCR combo that serves as a bridge between traditional and modern media. With its ability to play both DVDs and VHS tapes, the SD-V594SC appeals to a broad audience, accommodating those who still cherish their classic VHS collections while enjoying the convenience of DVD technology.

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