1 – Introduction
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TASCAM CC-222
MK
IV
4 – Disc operations
MP3 files recorded onto a CD are handled the same way as
files are handled in an ordinary PC, with some MP3 files
held within a directory. In addition, several directories can
be combined into one directory. This results in multiple
layers of directories and files.
NOTE
MP3 file formatted at 44,1 kHz sampling rate and 128
kbps or higher are required, otherwise, that MP3 file
cannot be played back.
Each MP3 file is handled as a track.
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 configura-
tion is ignored, and all MP3 files recorded on the disc are
available for playback. Please note that Program playback
and Repeat playback only function within directories.
NOTE
Directories which do not contain MP3 files directly
under them cannot be selected for playback. For
example, in the diagram below, under directory A are
directory B and C containing MP3 files in both direc-
tories which can be selected for playback. However,
directory A showing
0Tr
for its total track number
cannot be selected for playback.
When an MP3 disc is created in an ordinary PC, most-
ly, the files (tracks) are shown in the alphabetic order.
However, the CC-222
MK
IV gives track numbers to MP3
files in the order that the files were written on the disc,
so the file order shown on this unit may be different
from the ones on PC.
The CC-222
MK
IV can play back MP3 files recorded in
formats which conform to ISO9660 level 1, level 2, and the
Joliet extensions. Discs recorded in multiple sessions may
also be played back.
For MP3 CDs to be played by this unit, the following limi-
tations 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
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About MP3 track data
On this unit, file name or MP3 TAG information (track
title, artist name, etc.) can not be displayed.
The time display mode for MP3 is only [blank], showing
elapsed time of the current track.
Playing back MP3 files
mp3. 1
mp3. 2
mp3. 3
mp3. 4
mp3. 5
mp3. 6
mp3. 7
mp3. 8
mp3. 9
MP3 files
Disc
Directory
A
Directory
B
Directory
C
Directory
D
Example of MP3 file structure
Directory playback setting
1. Press the
MENU
key until
MP3 DIR>XXX
appears
on the display.
2 Turn the
MULTI DIAL
to set the value to
ON
, and push
to enter. The total number of track will be shown.
3. Use the
MULTI DIAL
or
SKIP
keys to select desired
directory for playback.
The display briefly shows
MP3 DIR>XXX
where the
value is directory number.
As the display disappears and return to normal
mode, the last directory shown on the screen will be
played back.
NOTE
A directory containing no MP3 files will be visible, but
it will show
0Tr
for its total track number.
4. Press the
PLAY
key to start playback in the directory.
Program or Repeat playback can be operated in the
selected directory also.
