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HD5112
MP3/WMA Operation
MP3 and WMA (Windows Media Audio) music files are digital audio files
that are compressed to allow more files on a single CD. This unit can play
MP3/WMA directly from files contained on a CD-R/RW, SD card or USB
device using the buttons on the receiver (or optional remote control) as
described below. Many types of software are available for converting audio
files into MP3/WMA formats. Jensen recommends
Nero
or
Roxio Easy CD
Creator
. Depending on the media type and recording method, some CD-R/
RWs may be incompatible with this unit. This unit supports playback of
MP3/WMA and CDDA (CDA), Mixed-Mode CDs and CD-Extra (including
multi-session discs).
Discs on which the session has not been closed
will not play.
Notes on MP3/WMA Play
This unit can play MP3 (MPEG1, 2, 2.5
Audio Layer 3). However, the MP3
recording media and accepted formats are limited. When writing MP3/
WMA, pay attention to the following restrictions.
Acceptable Media
The MP3/WMA recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R
and CD-RW, SD cards and USB devices. When using CD-RW, use full
format rather than quick format to prevent malfunction.
Acceptable Medium Formats
The following formats are available for the media used in this unit. The
maximum number of characters used for file name including the delimiter
(".") and three-character extension are indicated in parentheses.
•
ISO 9660 Level 1 (11 characters)
•
ISO 9660 Level 2 (31 characters)
•
Joliet (31 characters)
•
Romeo (31 characters)
Up to 200 characters can be displayed in the long file name format. For a
list of available characters, see the instruction manual of the writing
software and the section “Entering File and Folder Names” below. The
media reproducible on this unit has the following limitations:
•
Maximum number of nested folders: 8
•
Maximum number of files per disc: 999
•
Maximum number of folders per disc: 255
•
Maximum number of files per media device: 2000
MP3/WMA written in formats other than those listed above will not play
successfully and their file names or folder names will not be displayed
properly.
MP3/WMA Encoder and CD Writer Settings
Use the following settings when compressing audio data in MP3 data with
the MP3 encoder.
•
Transfer bit rate: 32 - 320 kbps
•
Sampling frequency: 32, 44.1, 48kHz (WMA) and 16, 22.05, 24, 32,
44.1, 48kHz (MP3)
When using a CD writer to record MP3/WMA up to the maximum disc
capacity, disable additional writing. To record an empty disc up to the
maximum capacity at once, select the “disc at once” option.
Entering ID3 Tag
This unit supports ID3 tag versions 1.0
and 1.1. For the character codes, refer
to the table to the right.
Entering File and Folder Names
Names using the code list characters
are the only file names and folder
names that can be entered and
displayed. Using any other character
will cause the file and folder names to
be displayed incorrectly. The unit
recognizes and plays only files with the
MP3/WMA extension.
NOTE: A file name entered with characters not on the code list may
not play correctly.
Writing Files into a Medium
When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded, the unit checks all
data. If the medium contains many folders or non-MP3/WMA files, MP3/
WMA play will be delayed, it may take time for the unit to move to the next
file, and searches may not be performed smoothly or it may not play at all.
Loading such a medium may produce loud noise and cause damage to the
speakers.
Do not attempt to play a medium containing a non-MP3/WMA
file with the MP3/WMA extension or a medium containing non MP3/
WMA files.
Bit Rates
The unit supports bit rates from 32 - 320 kbps.
