• This unit can play back MP3/WMA files
meeting the conditions below:
– Bit rate: 8 kbps — 320 kbps
– Sampling frequency:
48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz (for MPEG-1)
24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16 kHz (for MPEG-2)
– Disc format: ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2,
Romeo, Joliet, Windows long file name
• The maximum number of characters for file/
folder names vary among the disc format used
(includes 4 extension characters—<.mp3> or
<.wma>).
– ISO 9660 Level 1: up to 12 characters
– ISO 9660 Level 2: up to 31 characters
– Romeo*: up to 128 (72) characters
– Joliet*: up to 64 (36) characters
– Windows long file name*: up to 128 (72)
characters
* The parenthetic figure is the maximum
number of characters for file/folder names in
case the total number of files and folders is
313 or more.
• This unit can play back files recorded in VBR
(variable bit rate).
Files recorded in VBR have a discrepancy
in elapsed time display, and do not show
the actual elapsed time. Especially, after
performing the search function, this
difference becomes noticeable.
• This unit can recognize a total of 512 files, of
200 folders, and of 8 hierarchies.
• This unit cannot play back the following files:
– MP3 files encoded with MP3i and
MP3 PRO format.
– MP3 files encoded in an inappropriate
format.
– MP3 files encoded with Layer 1/2.
– WMA files encoded with lossless,
professional, and voice format.
– WMA files which are not based upon
Windows Media
– WMA files copy-protected with DRM.
– Files which have the data such as WAVE,
ATRAC3, etc.
• The search function works but search speed is
not constant.
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Playing MP3/WMA tracks from a USB memory
• While playing from a USB memory, the
playback order may differ from other players.
• This unit may be unable to play back some
USB memories due to their characteristics or
recording conditions.
• Depending on the shape of the USB memories
and connection ports, some USB memories
may not be attached properly or the
connection might be loose.
• It is not recommended to use a USB memory
wider than 20 mm as it will block you from
pressing the 0 button.
• If the connected USB memory does not have
the correct files, "NO FILES" appears and the
unit returns to the previous source.
• This unit can show Tag (Version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2,
2.3, or 2.4) for MP3 files and for WMA files.
• This unit can play back MP3/WMA files
meeting the conditions below:
– Bit rate:
MP3: 32 kbps — 320 kbps (MPEG-1)
8 kbps — 160 kbps (MPEG-2/2.5)
WMA: 5 kbps — 320 kbps
– Sampling frequency:
MP3: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz (MPEG-1)
24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16 kHz (MPEG-2)
12 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 8 kHz (MPEG-2.5)
WMA: 8 kHz — 48 kHz
• This unit can play back MP3 files recorded in
VBR (variable bit rate).
• The maximum number of characters for
folder and file names is 25 characters; 128
characters for MP3/WMA tag information.
• This unit can recognize a total of 2 500 files
and 250 folders (999 files per folder).
• This unit cannot play back the following files:
– MP3 files encoded with MP3i and
MP3 PRO format.
– MP3 files encoded in an inappropriate
format.
– MP3 files encoded with Layer 1/2.
Changing the source
• If you change the source, playback also stops.
Next time you select the same source again,
playback starts from where it has been
stopped previously.
Ejecting a disc
• If the ejected disc is not removed within
15 seconds, the disc is automatically inserted
again into the loading slot to protect it from
dust. (Disc will not play this time.)