Kenwood AS-iP70 - Manual (Page 23)

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Basic Knowledge You Need
Glossary
Term Meaning
JPEG
Still image data compression format with compression rates from 1/10 to 1/100. Applied to
the image storage of digital cameras, this format is eff ective for compression of natural images
including photos.
MP3
International standard for sound data compression, established by MPEG, which is a working
group of ISO (International Standardization Organization). This format off ers compression rates
from about 1/10 to 1/12 (@ 128 kbps).
USB
Standard for interfacing between a personal computer and peripherals. This unit is compliant to
USB 1.1, 2.0.
USB hub Adapter for connecting multiple USB devices simultaneously.
USB Mass Storage Class
USB device type that is classifi ed as a large-capacity storage. A large-capacity storage such as a
hard disk belongs to the “USB Mass Storage Class.”
VBR
Stands for Variable Bit Rate. Refers to data allocation by varying the bit rate according to the
amount of information of music.
WAV Non-compressed audio format that is the standard for Windows.
WMA
Stands for “Windows Media™ Audio. An audio compression coding method developed by
Microsoft Corporation, USA.
Sampling frequency
Figure expressing the number of conversions from analog signal to digital signal per second. It is
44.1 kHz with the CD. In general, the audio quality increases as the sampling frequency increases.
SNOOZE
Function of this unit for postponing the alarm operation for a certain period (snooze set time).
When [SNOOZE] is pressed, the alarm operation stops temporarily but restarts after the snooze set
time has elapsed.
Slideshow
Function of this unit for displaying photos in an SD card or USB device in sequence at a certain
interval (set in setting item “Slideshow Interval”).
Bit rate
Figure expressing the amount of information per second. The audio quality increases as the bit rate
increases.
Message List
Displayed Message Meaning/Treatment
No iPod/iPhone connected.
iPod or iPhone is not connected.
Check the connection.
The selected device is not connected.
The SD card is not inserted or the USB device is not connected.
Check the connection.
This fi le has broken.
An attempt is made to play a fi le that is not playable with this unit. For the playable fi les, see
“Files Playable with this Unit” (page 24).
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