About Mp3S; Playable Mp3 File Standards; Id3 Tags; Media - Eclipse AVN5495 Owner's Manual

About MP3s

MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) is a standard format for audio compression technology. By
using MP3, a file can be compressed to one-tenth its original size.
This unit has limitations on MP3 file standards and the recorded media and formats that can
be used. Be aware of the following points when recording MP3 files.
● Supported standards
● Supported sampling frequencies: 44.1, 48 (kHz)
● Supported bit rates
● Supported channel modes
MP3 files have an "ID3 Tag" that allows input of information so that data such as track title and
artist can be saved.
This unit supports ID3v. 1. 0 and ID3v. 1. 1 tags. Use only ASCII code to record tags, since
only ASCII code is supported by this deck. Recording of characters not included in ASCII code
will result in display of garbled characters.
Media capable of playing MP3 include CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW discs.
Compared to CD-ROM media commonly used for music discs, CD-R discs are fragile in high
temperature/high humidity environments and sections of the CD-R may become incapable of
playback. Fingerprints or scratches on the disc may prevent playback or cause skipping.
Sections of a CD-R may deteriorate if left inside a vehicle for long periods of time.
It is also recommended that CD-R discs be kept in a light-blocking case because the discs are
vulnerable to ultra-violet light.
Use 128kbps or lower for the MP3 bit rate. If the bit rate exceeds 128kbps, there
may be sound jumping during MP3 playback.

Playable MP3 file standards

: MPEG1 Audio Layer III
: 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320 (kbps)
* Supports VBR.
* Does not support free format.
* Bit rates vary for MPEG-1 and MPEG-2.
: stereo

ID3 tags

Media

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