JVC KD-DV5000 Instructions Manual page 17

MP3 discs
MP3 is an abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts
Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio Layer 3. MP3 is
simply a file format with a data compression. By
using MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW can
contain 10 times as much data as a regular CD
can.
On an MP3 disc, files (also called "tracks" and
both words are used interchangeably in this
manual) are usually grouped into a folder.
Folders can also include other folders, creating
hierarchical layers of folders.
This unit can recognize up to 150 files per folder,
and up to 99 folders per disc (up to 14,850 files).
The unit ignores those exceeding the maximum
number and cannot play them back.
• All folders on the disc are counted in the total
number of 150, even a folder which does not
include any MP3 files.
Notes for MP3 disc
• MP3 discs require a longer readout time, which
differs due to the complexity of the folder/file
configuration.
• This unit supports "multi-session" discs.
• This unit cannot play "packet write" discs.
• The unit can play MP3 files with the correct
extension code—<.mp3> (case insensitive—any
combination of upper and/or lower is acceptable)
• It is recommended that MP3 files be recorded at a
sample rate of 44.1 kHz and at a data transfer rate
of 128 kbps.
• If a file has a file name consisting of more than 62
characters, it will neither be recognized nor played
back.
• For more information about MP3 discs, see "A
Guide to MP3" (separate volume).
About sounds reproduced through the rear
terminals
• Through the analog terminals (Speaker
out/LINE OUT/2nd AUDIO OUT):
2-channel signal is emitted.
When playing a multi-channel encoded disc,
multi-channel signals are downmixed.
(AUDIO—ANALOG DOWN MIX: see page
46)
• Through DIGITAL OUT (optical):
Digital signals (Linear PCM, Dolby Digital*,
DTS**) are emitted through this terminal.
(For more details, see page 71.)
To reproduce multi-channel sounds such as
Dolby Digital and DTS, connect an amplifier
or a decoder compatible with these multi-
channel sources to this terminal, and set
"DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT" to the correct
value. (See page 46.)
• About Dual Zone
While you are listening to the radio, CD
changer, or external component through the
speakers built into your car compartment,
you can listen to the playback sound of this
DVD/CD player using the headphones
connected to the 2nd AUDIO OUT plug at
the same time.
• For details, see "DUAL ZONE
OPERATIONS" on page 30.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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