4 − Playback operations
Playing back MP3 files
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.
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 configuration 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
Each MP3 file is handled as a track.
Directories that 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 directory C. If
there are MP3 files in both directories B and C, directory A
cannot be selected for playback, but directory B and C can be
selected for playback.
The CD-RW900SX can play back MP3 files recorded in formats
that conform to ISO9660 level 1, level 2, and the Joliet
extensions. Discs recorded in multiple sessions may also be
played back.
CDs containing MP3s to be played by the CD-RW900SX, have
their contents must be within the following maximum limits:
Number of directories: 255
Number of hierarchical structures: 8
Number of MP3 files: 999
Title size of MP3 files and directories: 255
MP3 files are played in the following order
mp3. 1
mp3. 2
mp3. 3
mp3. 4
mp3. 5
mp3. 6
mp3. 7
mp3. 8
mp3. 9
Directory D
Disc
Directory A
Directory B
Directory C
In this manner, playback proceeds from the top level directories.
About MP3 track data
During playback, titles are displayed in the following order of
priority:
ID3v2 > ID3v1 > file title
When stopped, the file title is displayed.
Directory playback setting
1.
Press the DIRECTORY key on the remote control.
Or, use the DIRECTORY option in the PLAY submenu to turn
this mode on or off. (see “Operation basics” on page 16)
Pressing the MENU key or pushing the MULTI JOG dial exits
to normal mode.
NOTE
All MP3 files in a disc can be played back when directory
playback mode is off.
The indicator MP3 lights up and only the total number of
track will be shown.
Total number of tracks
2.
When stopped, use the MULTI JOG dial or SKIP key to select
desired directory for playback.
3.
Press the PLAY key to start playback in the directory.
Program or Repeat playback can be operated in the
selected directory also.
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.
MP3 action setting
You can choose whether the unit continues playback or stop
when MP3 playback fails (Decode Err!).
Select “MP3 ACTION?” sub-menu on the PLAY option. Select
“Skip” or “Stop”.
Skip
When MP3 playback fails, the unit skips the current track and
advances to the next track. Playback will stop if the current track
is the last track (i.e., if the repeat function is off and the current
track is the last track on the disc or in the program). The display
shows “Decode Err!”.
Stop
When MP3 playback fails, the unit stops playback. The display
shows “Decode Err!”.
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