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Chapter 3: Playing Discs (MP3s)
Playing MP3 Discs
MP3 (MPEG-3 is a format used to compress digital audio. Since the audio is compressed, it takes up less space.
mp3PRO files
Your DVD player uses NUON chip technology to play MP3PRO audio files. MP3PRO files are more compact than MP3
files and provide better sound quality at lower bit rates. MP3PRO audio technology is both forwards and backwards
compatible with MP3.
Obtaining mp3 and mp3PRO Files
There are two ways to obtain mp3 files:
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Use your computer software to encode MP3 files from an audio CD — you can download the software from some
internet sites such as MusicMatch.
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Download MP3 files from the internet. Some internet sites allow you to download MP3 files for free, and some
charge a fee.
Creating an mp3 Disc on Your Computer
Your DVD player handles MPEG-1, layer III audio and mp3PRO audio. If you encode your own MP3 files from an audio
CD, avoid using the features of MPEG-2,such as the 22kHz sampling frequency.
Be sure to make a data CD rather than an audio CD. If you make an audio CD,you will lose the extra features and
compression of the MP3 format.
Notes:
Help — For more information regarding MP3 encoding software and MP3 sites, visit www.lyrazone.com.
The Joliet file system is not recommended. Using the Joliet file system may result in shortened file names.
Some transport modes (reverse and fast forward) are not available for MP3 CDs.
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