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WAV/DSD files
This unit can play back WAV files on CD-ROM/R/RW discs
and WAV and DSD (Direct Stream Digital) DVD-ROM/±R/
RW discs. When using a computer to prepare WAV/DSD
files, carefully read the instructions for the software you
are using.
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The display of this unit can only show single-byte let-
ters and numbers. If the file information uses Japanese,
Chinese or other double-byte characters, playback is
possible but the name will not be shown correctly.
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Always include the extension in the file name. This unit
recognizes WAV files by their “.wav” file extensions or
DSD files by their “.dsf” file extensions.
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Files without extensions cannot be played. Files that are
not in the WAV or DSD format cannot be played even if
they have “.wav” or “.dsf” file extensions.
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Discs that contain more than 999 folders and files in
total might not play back properly on this unit.
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Depending on disc conditions, this unit might not be
able to play a disc or skipping might occur.
Playable WAV file formats
Files on CD-ROM/R/RW discs
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Audio: mono or stereo
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Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz (88.2 kHz and
higher cannot be played back)
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Encoding bit rate:
16-bit or 24-bit
Files on DVD-ROM/±R/RW discs
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Audio: mono or stereo
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Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 176.4 kHz,
48 kHz, 96 kHz or 192 kHz
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Encoding bit rate:
16-bit or 24-bit
Playable DSD file formats
Files on CD-ROM/R/RW discs
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Playback of DSD files is not possible.
Files on DVD-ROM/±R/RW discs
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Two-channel stereo
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2.8 MHz and 5.6 MHz (double-rate) DSD formats