Alpine CDE-120R Owner's Manual

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Operating Instructions
WARNING
EN
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MP3 CD Receiver WARNING
CDE-120R / CDE-120RM /
This symbol means important instructions.
Failure to heed them can result in serious injury
or death.
CDE-120RR
DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES
YOUR ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING
YOUR VEHICLE.
Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only be
performed after coming to a complete stop. Always stop the vehicle
in a safe location before performing these functions. Failure to do
so may result in an accident.
KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN
STILL HEAR OUTSIDE NOISES WHILE DRIVING.
• OWNER'S MANUAL • ANVÄNDARHANDLEDNING Excessive volume levels that obscure sounds such as emergency
vehicle sirens or road warning signals (train crossings, etc.) can be
Please read before using this product. Innan du använder utrustningen bör du läsa
dangerous and may result in an accident. LISTENING AT LOUD
igenom denna användarhandledning.
VOLUME LEVELS IN A CAR MAY ALSO CAUSE HEARING
• BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG • GEBRUIKERSHANDLEIDING
DAMAGE.
Lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung bitte vor Lees deze aanwijzingen aandachtig alvorens dit
Gebrauch des Gerätes. toestel te gebruiken.
MINIMIZE DISPLAY VIEWING WHILE DRIVING.
• MODE D'EMPLOI
Viewing the display may distract the driver from looking ahead of
Veuillez lire avant d'utiliser cet appareil.
the vehicle and cause an accident.
• MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.
Léalo antes de utilizar este equipo.
Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.
• ISTRUZIONI PER L'USO USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE
Si prega di leggere prima di utilizzare il
GROUND.
attrezzatura.
(Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do so may
result in fire, etc.
KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT
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80807 München, Germany Sul Naviglio (MI), Italy
Phone 089-32 42 640 Phone 02-484781 Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed,
consult a physician immediately.
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REPLACING FUSES.
Phone 0870-33 33 763
Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.
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B.P. 50016, 95945 Roissy Charles de Gaulle Phone 02-725 1315
Cedex, France Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and may result in fire.
Phone 01-48638989
USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V
APPLICATIONS.
Use for other than its designed application may result in fire,
electric shock or other injury.
RDS
SOURCE/
BAND/ /
A.ME /TA
VIEW
SOUND/RDS AUDIO/ENTER (ROTARY ENCODER)
Setting RDS Reception Mode and
Receiving RDS Stations
The RDS (Radio Data System) is a radio information system
using the 57 kHz subcarrier of regular FM broadcast. The RDS
allows you to receive a variety of information such as traffic
information, station names, and to automatically re-tune to a
stronger transmitter that is broadcasting the same programme.
The RDS digital data include the following:
PI Programme Identification
PS Programme Service Name
AF List of Alternative Frequencies
TP Traffic Programme
TA Traffic Announcement
EON Enhanced Other Networks
Recalling Preset RDS Stations
1
Select the band, and then press any one of the
station preset buttons (1 through 6) that has
your desired radio station in memory.
The display shows the band, preset number and frequency of the
station selected.
2
If the preset station's signal is weak:
The unit automatically searches and tunes to a stronger station
in the AF (Alternative Frequencies) list.
3
If the preset station and the stations in the AF list
cannot be received:
When the PI SEEK setting is on (refer to "PI SEEK Setting" on
page 6), the unit searches again for a station in the PI
(Programme Identification) list.
If there are still no stations receivable in the area, the unit
displays the frequency of the preset station and the preset
number disappears.
If the signal level of the Regional (Local) station being tuned
becomes too weak to receive, press the same preset button to
tune in a Regional station in other district.
Note
• For presetting the RDS stations, refer to the Radio Operation
section. The RDS stations can be preset in the FM1, FM2 and FM3
bands only.
Never Attempt the Following
Do not grip or pull out the disc while it is being pulled back into the
player by the automatic reloading mechanism.
Do not attempt to insert a disc into the unit when the unit power is
DO NOT PLACE HANDS, FINGERS OR FOREIGN off.
OBJECTS IN INSERTION SLOTS OR GAPS.
Doing so may result in personal injury or damage to the product.
CAUTION
This symbol means important instructions.
Failure to heed them can result in injury or
material property damage.
Inserting Discs
Your player accepts only one disc at a time for playback. Do not
HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS. attempt to load more than one disc.
Make sure the label side is facing up when you insert the disc.
Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the
Playing a disc while driving on a very bumpy road may result in
product. Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest
skips, but this will not scratch the disc or damage the player.
Alpine Service Centre for repairing.
PRECAUTIONS New Discs
To prevent the CD from jamming, the LCD is displayed as error if
discs with irregular surfaces are inserted or if discs are inserted
incorrectly. When a new disc is ejected immediately after initial
Product Cleaning
loading, use your finger to feel around the inside of the centre hole
Use a soft dry cloth for periodic cleaning of the product. For more
and outside edge of the disc. If you feel any small bumps or
severe stains, please dampen the cloth with water only. Anything
irregularities, this could inhibit proper loading of the disc. To
else has the chance of dissolving the paint or damaging the plastic.
remove the bumps, rub the inside edge of the hole and outside edge
of the disc with a ballpoint pen or other such instrument, then insert
Temperature
the disc again.
Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +55°C
Centre Hole Centre Hole
(+131°F) and –10°C (+14°F) before turning your unit on.
New Disc
Moisture Condensation
You may notice the CD playback sound wavering due to
Bumps Outside
condensation. If this happens, remove the disc from the player and (Bumps)
wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate.
Irregular Shaped Discs
Damaged Disc
Be sure to use round shape discs only for this unit and never use
Do not attempt to play cracked, warped, or damaged discs. Playing
any special shape discs.
a bad disc could severely damage the playback mechanism.
Use of special shape discs may cause damage to the mechanism.
Maintenance
If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself.
Return it to your Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service
Station for servicing.
1
AF (Alternative Frequencies) Receiving Traffic Information
Setting
1
Press and hold for at least 2 seconds so that the
1 "TA" indicator lights up.
Press and hold SOUND/RDS for at least 2 seconds
2
to activate the SETUP mode.
Press or to select your desired traffic
2 information station.
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the AF mode,
When a traffic information station is tuned in, the "TP" indicator
and then press Rotary encoder.
lights up.
3 Traffic information is heard only when it is being broadcast. If
Turn the Rotary encoder to select ON or OFF.
traffic information is not being broadcast, the unit is set in the
4 standby mode. When a traffic information broadcast begins, the
Press and hold SOUND/RDS for at least 2 seconds unit automatically receives it and the display shows "TRF-INFO"
to return to normal mode. for 5 seconds.
When the traffic information broadcast is over, the unit will
Preset buttons (1 through 6)
Notes
automatically set in the standby mode.
• Press VIEW to return to normal mode.
Notes
• If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to
• If you do not want to listen to the traffic information being received,
normal mode automatically.
lightly press to skip that traffic information
BAND/ / /A.ME
message. The TA mode will remain in the ON position to receive the
Receiving RDS Regional (Local) next traffic information message.
• If the volume level is changed while receiving traffic information, the
Stations
changed volume level will be memorized. When traffic information is
received next time, the volume level will be automatically adjusted to
the level memorized.
1
• In the TA mode, the SEEK tuning selects only the TP stations.
Press and hold SOUND/RDS for at least 2 seconds
to activate the SETUP mode.
2 Receiving Traffic Information
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the REGIONAL
mode, and then press Rotary encoder. While Playing CD or Radio
3
Turn the Rotary encoder to select ON or OFF. In
1
the OFF mode, the unit automatically keeps Press and hold for at least 2 seconds so that the
receiving the related local RDS station. "TA" indicator lights up.
4 2
Press and hold SOUND/RDS for at least 2 seconds Press or to select a traffic information
to return to normal mode. station if necessary.
When a traffic information broadcast starts, the unit automatically
Notes
mutes the CD player or the regular FM broadcast.
• Press VIEW to return to normal mode.
When the traffic information broadcast finishes, the unit
• If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to
automatically returns to the original source play before the traffic
normal mode automatically.
information broadcast began.
When traffic information stations cannot be received:
PI SEEK Setting In the CD mode:
When the TP signal can no longer be received, the traffic
information station of another frequency will be selected
1
Press and hold SOUND/RDS for at least 2 seconds automatically.
to activate the SETUP mode. Note
• The receiver is equipped with the EON (Enhanced Other Networks)
2
function in order to keep track of additional alternate frequencies to
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the PI SEEK
mode, and then press Rotary encoder. the AF list. The "EON" indicator lights up while an RDS EON
station is being received. If the station being received does not
3
broadcast the traffic information, the receiver automatically tunes in
Turn the Rotary encoder to select ON or OFF.
the related station that broadcasts the traffic information when it
4
occurs.
Press and hold SOUND/RDS for at least 2 seconds
3
to return to normal mode.
Press and hold for at least 2 seconds to
Notes deactivate the Traffic Information mode.
• Press VIEW to return to normal mode. The "TA" indicator switches off.
• If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the unit will return to
normal mode automatically.
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Installation Location On handling Compact Discs (CD/CD-R/CD-RW)
CAUTION
Make sure this unit will not be installed in a location subjected to: • Do not touch the surface.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.
Alpine accepts no responsibility for lost data, etc., even if data, etc.
• Direct sun and heat
• Do not affix stickers or labels. is lost while using this product.
• High humidity and water
• Clean the disc when it is dusty.
• Excessive dust
On Handling USB Memory
• Make sure that there are no bumps around the disc.
• Excessive vibrations
• Do not use commercially available disc accessories. • To prevent malfunction or damage, note the following points.
Read the USB memory Owner's Manual thoroughly.
Do not leave the disc in the car or the unit for a long time.
Correct Handling
Do not touch the terminals by hand or metal.
Never expose the disc to direct sunlight. Heat and humidity may
Do not drop the disc while handling. Hold the disc so you will not Do not subject USB memory to excessive shock.
damage the CD and you may not be able to play it again.
leave fingerprints on the surface. Do not affix tape, paper, or Do not bend, drop, disassemble, modify or soak in the water.
• Avoid usage or storage in the following locations:
gummed labels to the disc. Do not write on the disc.
To customers using CD-R/CD-RW
Anywhere in the car exposed to direct sunlight or high
CORRECT temperatures.
• If a CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back, make sure the last
Anywhere the possibility of high humidity or corrosive
recording session was closed (finalized).
• Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW if necessary, and attempt playback substances are present.
• Fix the USB memory in a location where driver operation will
again.
not be hindered.
• USB memory may not function correctly at high or low temperature
About media that can be played
• The USB flash memory supports a maximum of 4 GB per partition.
INCORRECT CORRECT Use only compact discs with the label side showing the CD logo The unit recognizes only one partition.
marks below. • Use only certified USB memory. Note that even certified USB
memory, may not function correctly depending on its type or state.
• USB memory function is not guaranteed. Use USB memory
according to the terms of agreement.
• Depending on the settings of the USB memory type, memory
state or encoding software, the unit may not play back or display
properly.
Disc Cleaning
• A file that is copy-protected (copyright protection) cannot be
Fingerprints, dust, or soil on the surface of the disc could cause the If you use unspecified compact discs, correct performance cannot
played back.
CD player to skip. For routine cleaning, wipe the playing surface be guaranteed.
• USB memory may take time to start playback. If there is a
with a clean, soft cloth from the centre of the disc to the outer edge. You can play CD-Rs (CD-Recordables)/CD-RWs (CD- particular file other than audio in the USB memory, it may take
ReWritables) which have been recorded only on audio devices.
If the surface is heavily soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a considerable time before the file is played back or searched.
You can also play CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3 formatted • The unit can play back "mp3" file extensions.
solution of mild neutral detergent before cleaning the disc.
audio files. • Do not add the above extensions to a file other than audio data.
This non-audio data will not be recognised. The resulting playback
• Some of the following CDs may not play on this unit:
may contain noise that can damage speakers and/or amplifiers.
Flawed CDs, CDs with fingerprints, CDs exposed to extreme
• It is recommended to back up important data on a personal computer.
temperatures or sunlight (e.g., left in the car or this unit), CDs • Do not remove the USB device while playback is in progress.
recorded under unstable conditions, CDs on which a recording Change SOURCE to something other than USB, then remove
the USB device to prevent possible damage to its memory.
failed or a re-recording was attempted, copy-protected CDs
Disc Accessories which do not conform to the audio CD industry standard.
• "MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from
• Use discs with MP3 files written in a format compatible with this
There are various accessories available on the market for protecting Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson."
the disc surface and improving sound quality. However, most of unit. For details, see "About MP3". • "Supply of this product only conveys a license for private,
them will influence the thickness and/or diameter of the disc. Using • ROM data other than audio files contained in a disc will not non-commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply
any right to use this product in any commercial (i.e. revenue-
such accessories can cause the disc to be out of standard produce sound when played back.
generation) real time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable
specifications and may create operational problems. We
and/or any other media), broadcasting/streaming via internet,
Protecting the USB connection terminal
recommend not using these accessories on discs played in Alpine
intranets and/or other networks or in other electronic content
CD players. • Only a USB memory can be connected to the USB connection distribution systems, such as pay-audio or audio-on-demand
terminal on this unit. Correct performance using other USB applications. An independent license for such use is required.
For details, please visit http://www. mp3licensing.com"
products cannot be guaranteed. A USB hub is not supported.
• Do not connect a USB memory over 20 mm wide. Also, avoid
connecting USB memory and Front Aux at the same time.
• Depending on the connected USB memory device, the unit may
Transparent Sheet Disc Stabilizer
not function or some functions may not be performed.
• The audio file format that can be played back on the unit is
MP3.
• Artist/song name, etc., can be displayed, however characters
may not be correctly displayed.
2 3
3
Press or
CD/MP3
Displaying Radio Text
Returning to the beginning of the current track (file):
Press .
Text messages from a radio station can be displayed.
Fast backward:
1
Press VIEW while receiving FM in the radio mode to SOURCE/ Press and hold .
select the Radio Text display. BAND/ / Advancing to the beginning of the next track (file):
Press .
The display will change every time the button is pressed.
If there is PS (Programme Service Name): Fast forward:
Press and hold .
PS (Programme Service Name)* RADIO TEXT PS
4
(Programme Service Name)
To pause playback, press BAND/
* If VIEW is pressed and held for at least 2 seconds while
Pressing BAND/ /
displaying PS in the radio mode, frequency will be
5
displayed for 5 seconds.
To eject the disc, press
4(M.I.X.) 6(RPT)
If there is no PS (Programme Service Name):
• Do not remove a CD during its eject cycle. Do not load more than
5(SCAN)
FREQUENCY RADIO TEXT FREQUENCY
one disc at a time. A malfunction may result from doing either.
The display shows "WAITING" for a few seconds, then starts • The " DISC IN" indicator lights up when a disc is inserted.
showing the text message. If the text message is more than 8
• Three-inch (8 cm) CDs cannot be used.
characters, it will scroll. • The CD-player can play disc containing audio data and MP3 data.
Playback
Note • The track display for MP3 data playback is the file numbers recorded
on the disc.
• If there is no receivable text message or the unit cannot receive a text
message properly, the display shows "NO TEXT". 1 • The playback time may not be correctly displayed when a VBR
Insert a disc with the label side facing up.
(Variable Bit Rate) recorded file is played back.
The disc will be pulled into the unit automatically, and the
" DISC IN" indicator lights up . MP3 Play Display
The folder number and file number will be displayed as described
below.
003–002
When a disc is already inserted, press SOURCE/ to
Folder number
switch to the DISC mode.
display
The mode will change every time the button is pressed.
• Press VIEW to switch the display. See "Displaying the Text" for
RADIO CD* 1 USB* 2 AUX RADIO
information about display switching.
1
* Displayed only when a disc has been inserted.
* 2 Displayed only when USB memory is connected.
Repeat Play
2
While playing back MP3, press or to select
the desired folder.
Press 6(RPT) to repeatedly play back the current track.
The " RPT" indicator lights up, and the track (file) will be
played repeatedly.
Press 6(RPT) again to cancel.
Folder Repeat Play (MP3)
Press and hold 6(RPT) for at least 2 seconds.
The " FOLDER" and "
display, and only files in the current folder are repeatedly played
back.
Press and hold 6(RPT) again to cancel.
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Getting Started
Detaching and Attaching the Front
Panel
Detaching
SOURCE/
Rotary encoder 1
Turn off the unit power.
2
Press (Release) at the upper right side until the
front panel pops out.
3
Grasp the right side of the front panel and pull it out.
VIEW
Accessory List
• The front panel may become hot in normal usage (especially the
connector terminals on the back of the front panel). This is not a
• Head unit ............................................................................1 malfunction.
• Power cable........................................................................1 • To protect the front panel, place it in the supplied carrying case.
• Mounting sleeve.................................................................1 • When detaching the front panel, do not apply excessive force as it
• Carrying case .....................................................................1
may result in malfunction.
• Bracket key.........................................................................2
Attaching
• Rubber Cap ........................................................................1
1
• Bolt Stud ............................................................................1
Insert the left side of the front panel into the main
• Owner's Manual .......................................................... 1 set
unit. Align the groove on the front panel with the
projections on the main unit.
Turning Power On and Off 2
Push the right side of the front panel until it locks
firmly into the main unit.
Press SOURCE/ to turn on the unit.
• The first time power is turned on, the volume will start from level 18.
Press and hold SOURCE/ for at least 2 seconds to
turn off the unit.
• Before attaching the front panel, make sure that there is no dirt or
dust on the connector terminals and no foreign object between the
front panel and the main unit.
• Attach the front panel carefully, holding the sides of the front panel to
avoid pushing buttons by mistake.
Adjusting Volume
Turn the Rotary encoder until the desired sound is
obtained.
Adjusting Volume : 0 ~ 40
4
to select the desired track (file).
M.I.X. (Random Play) About MP3
Press 4(M.I.X.) in the play or pause mode.
The " M.I.X." indicator lights up, and the tracks (files) on the
CAUTION
disc will be played back in random sequence. Except for private use, duplicating audio data (including MP3
data) or distributing, transferring, or copying it, whether for free
Press 4(M.I.X.) again to cancel.
or for a fee, without permission of the copyright holder is strictly
prohibited by the Copyright Act and by international treaty.
Folder M.I.X. (Random Play) (MP3)
What is MP3?
/ .
Press and hold 4(M.I.X.) for at least 2 seconds.
again will resume playback. MP3, whose official name is "MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3," is a
The " FOLDER" and " M.I.X." indicators appear in the
compression standard prescribed by the ISO, the International
. display, and all files in the current folder are played back in Standardization Organization and MPEG which is a joint activity
random sequence. institution of the IEC.
Press and hold 4(M.I.X.) again to cancel. MP3 files contain compressed audio data. MP3 encoding is
capable of compressing audio data at extremely high ratios,
reducing the size of music files to as much as one-tenth their
original size. This is achieved while still maintaining near CD
Scanning Programs
quality. The MP3 format realises such high compression ratios by
eliminating the sounds that are either inaudible to the human ear
Press 5(SCAN) to activate the scan mode. or masked by other sounds.
The first 10 seconds of each track (file) will be played back in
succession. Method for creating MP3 files
Audio data are compressed using software with MP3 codec. For
Press 5(SCAN) again to cancel.
details on creating MP3 files, refer to the user's manual for that
software.
MP3 files that are playable on this device have the file extension
Folder Scanning Programs (MP3)
"mp3". Files with no extension cannot be played back.
Press and hold 5(SCAN) for at least 2 seconds.
From the next folder, the first 10 seconds of the first file in each
folder is played back in sequence.
Press and hold 5(SCAN) again to cancel.
File number
display
RPT" indicators appear in the
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Radio
Presetting Stations Automatically
1
Press BAND/ / repeatedly until the desired radio
SOURCE/ band is displayed.
BAND/ / 2
Press and hold A.ME for at least 2 seconds.
A.ME
The frequency on the display continues to change while the
automatic memory is in progress. The radio will
automatically seek and store 6 strong stations in the
selected band. They will be stored into preset buttons 1 to 6
in order of signal strength.
• If no stations are stored, the radio will return to the original station
you were listening to before the auto memory procedure began.
Preset buttons
(1 through 6)
Tuning to Preset Stations
Listening to Radio 1
Press BAND/
/ repeatedly until the desired band
is displayed.
1
Press SOURCE/ 2
to select RADIO mode. Press any one of the station preset buttons
2 (1 through 6) that has your desired radio station in
Press BAND/ / repeatedly until the desired radio
memory.
band is displayed.
The display shows the band, preset number and frequency
FM1 FM2 FM3 MW LW FM1 of the station selected.
3
Press or to tune in the desired station.
Press and hold or for at least 0.5 seconds to seek
station.
Presetting Stations Manually
1
Select the radio band and tune in a desired radio
station you wish to store in the preset memory.
2
Press and hold, for at least 2 seconds, any one of the
preset buttons (1 through 6) into which you wish
to store the station.
The selected station is stored.
The display shows the band, preset number and station
frequency memorized.
• A total of 30 stations can be stored in the preset memory (6 stations
for each band; FM1, FM2, FM3, MW and LW).
• If you store a station in a preset memory which already has a station,
the current station will be cleared and replaced with the new station.
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Supported playback sampling rates and bit rates Order of files
Files are played back in the order that the writing software writes
MP3
them to the disc. Therefore, the playback order may not be what
Sampling rates: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz,
is expected. Verify the writing order in the software's
16 kHz, 12 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 8 kHz
documentation. The playback order of the folders and files is as
Bit rates: 8 - 320 kbps
follows.
This device may not play back correctly depending on sampling
rates.
ID3 tags Root folder
This device supports ID3 tag.
If tag data is in an MP3 file, this device can display the title (track
title), artist name, and album name ID3 tag data.
This device can only display up to 64 characters. (Unicoded file
and folder names are up to 32 characters.)
For non-supported characters and symbols an asterisk is
displayed.
If information contains characters other than ID3 tag information,
the audio file may not be played back.
The tag information may not be correctly displayed, depending
on the contents.
Producing MP3 discs
MP3 files are prepared, then written to a CD-R or
CD-RW using CD-R writing software. A disc can hold up to 512
files/folders (including Root Folders), and the maximum number
of folders is 255.
Playback may not be performed if a disc exceeds the limitations
described above.
Media supported Folder MP3 File
The media that this device can play back are CD-ROMs, CD-Rs,
* The folder No./ folder Name will not be displayed if no file is
and CD-RWs.
contained in the folder.
Corresponding File Systems
Terminology
This device supports discs formatted with ISO9660 Level 1 or
Level 2. Bit rate
Under the ISO9660 standard, there are some restrictions to This is the "sound" compression rate specified for encoding. The
higher the bit rate, the higher the sound quality, but also the larger
remember.
The maximum nested folder depth is 8 (including the root the files.
directory). The number of characters for a folder/file name is
limited. Sampling rate
Valid characters for folder/file names are letters A-Z, a-z, This value shows how many times per second the data is sampled
(recorded). For example, music CDs use a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz,
numbers 0-9 and symbols.
so the sound is sampled (recorded) 44,100 times per second. The
This device also can play back discs in Joliet, Romeo, etc., and higher the sampling rate, the higher the sound quality, but also the
other standards that conform to ISO9660. However, sometimes
larger the volume of data.
the file names, folder names, etc., are not displayed correctly.
Encoding
Formats supported
Converting music CDs, WAVE (AIFF) files, and other sound files
into the specified audio compression format.
This device supports Multi-Session.
This device cannot correctly play back discs recorded with Track
At Once or packet writing. Tag
Song information such as track titles, artist names, album names,
Apple HFS, UDF 1.50, Mixed Mode CD and Enhanced CD (CD-
etc., written into MP3 files.
Extra) are not supported.
Root folder
The root folder (or root directory) is found at the top of the file
system. The root folder contains all folders and files. It is created
automatically for all burned discs.
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