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CD Formatting and Creation
:
Since there are many different methods used to burn CD these instructions should be used as a guide.
Burning CD:
Step 1: Take a standard MP3 file and drag it over to the CD-ROM icon or folder to be burned.
Step 2: Burn the file to the CD as a DATA CD.
Step 3: Once file is burned always try it in a Sonorous unit before shipping.
Audio File Type:
The Sonorous utilizes a
MONO
file format. If a STEREO file is utilized it must be converted to MONO.
Multiple Files
:
If multiple files are being burned to the CD it is good practice to edit the audio before hand so there is a small amount
of fade-in and fade-out. Adding these fades will give the audio playback better continuity between messages.
If files are required to be played back in a certain order then number them using a 3-digit number. For example:
100testfile.mp3, 101testfile.mp3, 102testfile.mp3, etc.
Sonocrypt :
The Sonocrypt feature is beyond the scope of this Users Manual. If Sonocrypt is utilized please contact your
dealer for more information.
Technical Notes:
Windows XP - Make sure DATA CD is selected when asked. The CD is burned using a CDFS (CD File System)
and is compatible with all versions of Sonorous.
Windows Vista - Make sure LIVE FILE SYSTEM (DATA CD) is selected when asked. The CD is burned using a
UDF (Universal File System) and is only compatible with Sonorous v2.0 and above. CD burned using this method
and used in a Sonorous v1.0 will not work.
3rd Party Programs - Most 3rd part programs allow a DATA CD to be burned with the CDFS formatting. Using
the CDFS formatting system is the best and most reliable method since it is compatible with all versions of
Sonorous.