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MP3/WMA FILE REQUIREMENTS
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, USB device or SD card using the
buttons on the receiver (or remote control) as
described below. Many types of software are
available for converting audio files into MP3/
WMA formats. Phase Linear 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. The
unit supports playback of MP3/WMA and CDDA
(CDA), Mixed-Mode CDs and CD-Extra
(including multi-session discs), but
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.
When using CD-RW, use full format rather than
quick format to prevent malfunction.
Acceptable Disc 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
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.