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If MP3 or WMA files are stored in the root
directory itself, the root directory will also be
treated as a folder.
You should observe the following when
assigning track names:
track names must have at least one char-
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acter.
track names must have an extension of a
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supported audio/video format, e.g. mp3,
aac or m4v.
there must be a dot between the track
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name and the extension.
Example of a correct track name:
"Track1.mp3".
Permissible formats
COMAND supports the following audio for-
mats:
MP3
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WMA
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CD-A
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AAC formats: .aac, .mp4, .m4a and .m4b
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Copy-protected iTunes
the .m4p file extension are not supported.
COMAND supports the following video for-
mats:
DVD-V
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MPEG
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WMV
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M4V
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AVI up to 720p
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Permissible bit and sampling rates
COMAND supports MP3 files of the following
types:
fixed and variable bit rates from 32 kbit/s
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to 320 kbit/s
sampling rates of 8 kHz to 48 kHz
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COMAND supports WMA files of the following
types:
fixed bit rates from 5 kbit/s to 384 kbit/s
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sampling rates of 8 kHz to 48 kHz
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COMAND does not support WMA files of the
following types:
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Selecting an active partition (USB mass
storage devices only)
You can select this function for USB storage
devices when the storage device is parti-
tioned. Up to 9 partitions (primary or logical,
FAT, FAT32 and NTFS) are supported.
Selecting an active partition
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music files with
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Notes on copyright
Audio/video files that you create or repro-
duce yourself for playback are generally sub-
ject to copyright protection.
In many countries, reproductions, even for
private use, are not permitted without the
prior consent of the copyright holder.
Make sure that you know about the applicable
copyright regulations and that you comply
with these.
Notes on CDs/DVDs
! COMAND is designed to play discs that
Audio/video mode
DRM (Digital Rights Management) encryp-
ted files
variable bit rate
WMA Pro
5.1 surround sound
Only use tracks with a bit rate of at least
128 kbit/s and a sampling rate of at least
44.1 kHz. Lower rates can cause a notice-
able deterioration in quality. This is espe-
cially the case if you have activated a sur-
round sound function.
Options
To select in the media menu bar:
turn and press the controller.
Select Active Partition.
Select
comply with the EN 60908 standard. There-
fore, you can only use discs with a maxi-
mum thickness of 1.3 mm.
If you insert thicker discs, e.g. those that
contain data on both sides (DVD on one
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