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Refer also to “CD/VIDEO CD (VCD)
OPERATIONS” on pages
12 to 16.
What is MP3?
MP3 is an abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts
Group (or MPEG) Audio Layer 3. MP3 is simply a
file format with a data compression ratio of 1:10
(128 Kbps*). That means, by using MP3 format,
one CD-R or CD-RW can contain 10 times as
much data volume as a regular CD can.
* Bit rate is the average number of bits that one
second of audio data will consume. The unit
used is Kbps (1024 bits/second). To get a better
audio quality, choose a higher bit rate. The
most popular bit rate for encoding is 128 Kbps.
This unit is incorporated with an MP3 decoder.
You can play back MP3 files (tracks) recorded on
CD-Rs, CD-RWs, and CD-ROMs.
Precautions when recording MP3 files
on a CD-R or CD-RW
This unit can only read MP3 files that are
recorded in the format that is compliant with ISO
9660 Level 1 or Joliet.
MP3 OPERATIONS
Notes:
• The unit can read a CD-ROM containing MP3 files.
However, if non-MP3 files are recorded together
with MP3 files, this unit will take a longer time to
scan the disc. It may also cause the unit to
malfunction.
• The unit cannot read or play an MP3 file without
the extension code—mp3.
• The unit cannot play multi-session discs (CD-Rs/
RWs with MP3 data added later).
• This player is not compatible with the data encoded
with Layer 1 and Layer 2 formats.
• The unit is not compatible with the ID3 tag
*
and
Playlist
**
.
*
The ID3 tag is extra information–album title,
performer name, song title, etc.–which can be
stored within an MP3 file.
**
A playlist is a simple text file, used on a PC,
which enables users to make their own playback
order without physically rearranging the files.
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