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Playing an MP3/WMA discs

• This unit can play back MP3/WMA files with the

extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> (regardless of
the letter case—upper/lower).

• This unit can show the names of albums, artists

(performer), and Tag (Version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, or
2.4) for MP3/WMA files.

• This unit can display only one-byte characters. No

other characters can be correctly displayed.

• This unit can play back MP3/WMA files compliant to

ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, Romeo, Joliet, Windows
long file name.

• The maximum number of characters for file/folder

names vary among the disc format used (includes 4
extension characters—<.mp3> or <.wma>).

– ISO 9660 Level 1: up to 12 characters
– ISO 9660 Level 2: up to 31 characters
– Romeo*: up to 128 (72) characters
– Joliet*: up to 64 (36) characters
– Windows long file name

: up to 128 (72)

characters

* The parenthetic figure is the maximum number of

characters for file/folder names in case the total
number of files and folders is 313 or more.

• This unit can play back the files recorded in VBR

(variable bit rate).

Files recorded in VBR have a discrepancy in elapsed

time display, and do not show the actual elapsed
time. Especially, after performing the search function,
this difference becomes noticeable.

• This unit can recognize a total of 512 files, of 200

folders, and of 8 hierarchies.

• This unit cannot play back the following files:

– MP3 files encoded with MP3i and MP3 PRO format.
– MP3 files encoded in an inappropriate format.
– MP3 files encoded with Layer 1/2.
– WMA files encoded with lossless, professional, and

voice format.

– WMA files which are not based upon Windows

Media

Audio.

– WMA files copy-protected with DRM.
– Files which have the data such as WAVE, ATRAC3,

etc.

• The search function works but search speed is not

constant.

Playing MP3/WMA tracks from an SD card or
a USB memory

• While playing from an SD card or a USB memory, the

playback order may differ from other players.

• This unit may be unable to play back some SD cards

or USB memories due to their characteristics or
recording conditions.

• Depending on the shape of the USB memories and

connection ports, some USB memories may not be
attached properly or the connection might be loose.

• It is not recommended to use a USB memory wider

than 20 mm as it will block you from pressing some
buttons on the control panel.

• If the connected USB memory does not have the

correct files, “No Files” appears and the unit returns
to the previous source.

• This unit can show Tag (Version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, or

2.4) for MP3/WMA files.

• This unit can play back MP3 files recorded in VBR

(variable bit rate).

• For SD card: The maximum number of characters

for folder name is 8 characters; file names is 12
characters. This unit cannot recognize folder with
period (.) on the folder name.

For USB memory: The maximum number of

characters for folder and file names is 25 characters;
128 characters for MP3/WMA tag information.

• For SD card: This unit can recognize a total of 255 files

and 63 folders.

For USB memory: This unit can recognize a total of

2 500 files and 250 folders (999 files per folder).

• This unit cannot play back the following files:
– MP3 files encoded with MP3i and MP3 PRO format.
– MP3 files encoded in an inappropriate format.
– MP3 files encoded with Layer 1/2.

– WMA files encoded with lossless, professional, and