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CD / MP3 / WMA Operations
What is MP3?
MP3 is an audio compression method and is
classified as audio layer 3 of the MPEG
standard.
This audio compression method has gained
ground into PC users and Become a standard
format.
This MP3 features original audio data
compression to about 10 percent of its initial
size while keeping high sound quality intact.
This means that about 10 music CDs can be
recorded on a CD-R disc or CD-RW disc to
allow a long listening time without having to
change CDs.
What is WMA?
WMA is the abbreviation of Windows Media
Audio, an audio file format developed by
Microsoft Corporation.
Notes:
• If you play a file with DRM (Digital Rights
Management) for WMA remaining ON, no audio is
output. (The WMA indicator blinks)
• Windows Media™, and the Windows ® logo are
trademarks, or stored trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
To disable DRM (Digital Rights
Management):
• When using Windows Media Player 8, click on
TOOLS OPTIONS COPY MUSIC tab,
then under COPY SETTINGS, unclick the
check box for PROTECT CONTENT. Then,
reconstruct files.
• When using Windows Media Player 9, click on
TOOLS OPTIONS MUSIC record tab,
then under COPY SETTINGS, unclick the
check box for PROTECT CONTENT. Then,
reconstruct files.
Personally constructed WMA files are used at
your own responsibility.
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Precautions when creating an
MP3/WMA disc
Usable sampling rates and bit rates:
1. MP3:
Sampling rate: 11.025 kHz to 48 kHz
Bit rate: 8 kbps to 320 kbps / VBR
2. WMA:
Bit rate 48 kbps to 192 kbps
File extensions
1. Always add a file extension ".MP3" or
".WMA" to an MP3 or WMA file by using
single byte letters. If you add a file extension
other than specified or forget to add the file
extension, the file cannot be played.
2. Files without MP3/WMA data will not play.
The indication "--: --" appears in the playing
time display if you attempt to play files
without MP3/WMA data.
Logical format (File system)
1. When writing an MP3/WMA file on a CD-R
disc or CD-RW disc, please select "ISO9660
level 1, 2 or JOLIET or Romeo" as the
writing software format. Normal play may not
be possible if the disc is recorded on another
format.
2. The folder name and file name can be
displayed as the title in the case of MP3/
WMA play but the title must be within 128
single byte alphabetical letters and numerals
(including an extension).
3. Do not give a name to a file inside a folder
having the same name.
Folder structure
1. A disc with a folder having more than 8
hierarchical levels is not allowed.
Number of files or folders
1. Up to 255 files can be recognized per folder.
Up to 500 files can be played.
2. Tracks are played in the order that they were
recorded onto a disc. (Tracks might not
always be played in the order displayed on
the PC.)
3. Some noise may occur depending on the
type of encoder software used while
recording.
Multi-session selection
This function allows you to select either CD-DA
or MP3/WMA files in the case of discs (e.g. CD-
EXTRA) containing a mixture of CD-DA (music
CD) and MP3/WMA files.
1. Touch MODE.
2. Touch M-SESS.
Each touch of M-SESS toggles the M-SESS
display between "CD" (play CD-DA) or
"MP3/WMA" (play MP3/WMA).
* If M-SESS is not displayed, touch NEXT.
3. Touch RTN.
The multi-session selection setting is
reflected the next time you load a CD.
Note:
• When playing a CCCD (Copy Control CD), set the
setting to CD type. When this is set to MP3/WMA
type, the cannot be playing normally in some
cases.
CAUTION
Be careful not to catch your hand or fingers
while closing the SLOPING CONSOLE.
Notes:
• If the SLOPING CONSOLE does not open fully,
gently open with your hand.
• After loading a CD, always close the SLOPING
CONSOLE.
• Do not try to put your hand or fingers in the
CD SLOT. Also never insert
foreign objects into the slot.
• Do not load discs where adhesive comes out
from cellophane tape or a rental CD label, or
discs with marks where cellophane tape or
rental CD labels were removed. It may be
impossible to eject these discs from the unit
and they may cause the unit to break down.
Loading a CD
1. Press the [Q] button.
The control panel opens.
2. Load the disc into the CD SLOT.
When the disc is loaded, the control panel
automatically closes after several seconds,
and play starts.
Notes:
• Never insert foreign objects into the CD SLOT.
• If the CD is not loaded easily, there may be
another CD in the mechanism or the unit may
require service.
CD / MP3 / WMA Operations
• Discs not bearing the or mark and
CD-ROMs cannot be played by this unit.
• Some CDs recorded in the CD-R/CD-RW mode
may not be usable.
Loading 8 cm compact discs
No adapter is required to play an 8 cm CD.
Load the 8 cm CD into the centre of the CD
SLOT.
Ejecting a CD
You can eject a disc by pressing the [Q] button
even if the engine key or ACC is at the OFF
position.automatically.
CAUTION
When the disc is ejected, press the [Q]
button to close the control panel. If the
control panel is left open, You will hear a
double beep, and the control panel
automatically closes.
1. Press the [Q] button.
The control panel opens, and the disc is
ejected. The mode automatically switches to
the radio mode.
∗ Be sure to remove ejected discs from this
unit. If you leave the disc in the disc tray, it
is pulled back into the unit after 15
seconds or longer, and the control panel
closes. (auto reload function)
∗ Single CDs are not auto-loaded. Be sure
to remove single CDs after ejecting them.
CAUTION
If you use excessive force to load a disc
after it has been ejected, the surface of the
disc may become scratched. Remove the
disc before loading it again.
Listening to a disc already
loaded in the unit
1. Press the [ROTARY] knob to select the CD
mode.
∗ Play automatically starts when the mode
changes to the CD mode.
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