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Notes on MP3
What is MP3?
MP3 ( MPEG audio layer 3 ) is the compression format of digital audio. It is developed by MPEG( Motion Picture Experts Group )
.Using this compression format, you can record the contents of about 10 music CDs on o single CD (This figure refers to data
recorded on a 659 MB CD-R or CD-RW at a fixed bit of 128CD-RW at a fixed bit rate of 128 kbps and a sampling frequency of
44.1 kHz).
Notes:
MP3 encoding software is not supplied with this unit.
CD writing program is not supplied with this unit.
Points to remember when making MP3 files
General
High bit rate and high sampling frequency are recommended for high quality sound.
Selecting VBR(Variable Bit Rate) is not recommended because playing time is not displayed properly and sound may be
skipped.
The playback sound quality differs depending on encoding circumstances. For details, refer to the instructions of your
own encoding software and writing software.
MP3
It is recommended to set the bit rate to "128 kbps or more" and "fixed".
Caution：
Never assign the".mp3＂file name extension to a file that is not in the MP3 format. This may not only produce noise
from the speaker damage, but also damage your hearing.
Display Information
Display Items
CD-TEXT
Disc Title
Track Title
Displayable characters
Displayable file name/folder name：within 128 characters.
Names of files and folders is in accordance with the standard of each file system. Refer to the instructions of writing
software for details.
ASCII characters set can be displayed.
ASCII character set
A to Z、digital 0 to 9, and the following symbol：
(space) * + - / _
Notes:
With some software in which mp3 format files have been encoded, the character information may not be displayed
properly.
Undisplayable characters and symbols will converted into an asterisk " -- ".
MP3 ( ID3 tag )
MP3
Folder name
File name
Album name
Title name
Artist name
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