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PLAYING LIMITATIONS
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The number of tracks and folders that can be played on one disc is as follows:
Tracks: 250 depending on file contents
Folders: 250 maximum depending on the number of tracks
However, the total number of f total tracks=512
Also, there is no limit to the folder levels.
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The compression bit rate of MP3 files that can be played with this unit is from 32 kbps
to 320 kbps. However, for file capacity and sound quality, 128 kbps and above is recommended.
When a file compressed at 128 kbps or less is played, sound quality may be inconsistent.
Compatible sampling rates are as follows:
MPEG 1
48k
44.1k
32k
MPEG 2
24k
22.05k
16k
• When both music CD data (CD-DA) and MP3 file data exist on one disc, only the music
data (CD-DA) is played.
• This unit is compatible with files compressed with VBR (Variable Bit Rate), however, the playback time
may not be displayed correctly when fast-forward / fast-reverse.
• This unit may not play MP3 files in the order of recording.
• As the number of folders recorded on the disc increases, the time to read the disc information
also increases.
LIMITATIONS OF DISPLAYED INFORMATION
• Up to 64 folders and file name characters can be displayed.
However, only one-byte alphanumeric characters and symbols can be displayed. If 2-byte characters can
be displayed, they will display as 1 character. If 2-byte character display is not possible, a “
∗
” will be dis-
played.
• This unit only displays the album, track and artist names input using ID3 Tag Ver.1 and Ver.2
formats. Even if other information is input, it will not be displayed. If information is input using
both Ver.1 and Ver.2 formats, the Ver.2 information is displayed.
• When playing an MP3 file, the playback time may not be displayed properly.
WHEN CREATING A DISC
It may not be possible to play MP3 files in the order of recording. Keep the following in mind
when creating a disc so that the files will play in the order of recording.
• Only one-byte alphanumeric characters (uppercase only) and the underscore “_” can be used.
• Use writing software that can write MP3 files in file (track) name order. Consult the software
manufacturer for details regarding the writing software applications.
• Place number at the beginning of the folder (album) or file (track) name so that the order is maintained.
Good example (begin with a number of 2 – 3 digits for proper ordering)
01xxx.mp3
02xxx.mp3
03xxx.mp3
04xxx.mp3
Poor example (beginning with the same digit number does not allow for proper ordering.)
1xxxx.mp3
10xxxx.mp3
11xxxx.mp3
2xxxx.mp3