For pleasant driving
To listen an MP3 CD
This autochanger allows you to play MP3 (MPEG Audio
Layer-3) files recorded on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs (recordable
CDs), and CD-RWs (rewritable CDs) in ISO9660 Level
1/Level 2, Joliet, and Romeo formats. Each disc may have a
maximum of 16 trees, 100 folders, and 255 files per disc. Dur-
ing MP3 playback, the unit can display ID3 tag information.
For information concerning ID3 tag, refer to "CD text and MP3
title display" on page 5-68.
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Push the CD button (4) if MP3 CDs are already in the auto-
changer.
The display shows "READING", then playback will begin.
The folder number, the track number, the playing-time and
"MP3" indicator will appear on the display.
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NOTE
● While listening to a disc on which CD-DA (CD-Digital
Audio) and MP3 files have both been recorded, you can
switch between reading of the CD-DA, reading of the
MP3 files, and the external audio input mode (AUX) by
pressing the CD button for 2 seconds or longer (until you
hear a beep). AUX is operative only when the vehicle is
equipped with a rear-seat display.
● With a disc that contains both CD-DA and MP3 files, the
CD-DA files are automatically played first.
● The playback sound quality differs depending on the
encoding software and the bit rate. For details, refer to the
user manual of your encoding software.
● Depending on file/folder configurations on a disc, it may
take some time before playback starts.
● MP3 encodin software and writing software are not sup-
plied with this unit.
● You may encounter trouble in playing an MP3 or display-
ing the information of MP3 files recorded with certain
writing software or CD recorders (CD-R/RW drivers).
● If you record too many folders or files other than MP3
onto a disc, it may take some time before playback starts.
● This unit does not record MP3 files.
● For information concerning CD-Rs/RWs, refer to "Notes
on CD-Rs/RWs" on page 5-76.
CAUTION
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● Attempting to play a file not in MP3 format which
has ".mp3" as file name may produce noise from the
speakers and speaker damage, and can damage your
hearing.