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Mp3 overview – Hyundai H-CDM8042 User Manual

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MP3 overview

Notes on MP3:
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MP3 is short for MPEG Audio Layer 3 and refers to an audio compression technology standard.

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This product allows playback of MP3 files on CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW discs.

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The unit can read MP3 files written in the format compliant with ISO 9660. However it does not support the
MP3 data written by the method of packet write.

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The unit can not read an MP3 file that has a file extension other than .mp3 .

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If you play a non- MP3 file that has the .mp3 extension, you may hear some noise.

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In this manual, we refer to what are called MP3 file and folder in PC terminology as track and

album , respectively.

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Maximum number of directory level is 8, including the root directory. Maximum number of files and folders
per disc is 256.

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The unit may not play tracks in the order of Track numbers.

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The unit plays only the audio tracks if a disc contains both audio tracks and MP3 files.

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When playing a disc of 8 kbps or VBR , the elapsed playing time in the display window will not be correct
and also the intro play may not function properly. VBR : Variable Bit Rate.

Notes on creating your own CD-R or CD-RW containing MP3 files:
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To enjoy high quality sound, we recommend converting to MP3 files with a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz
and a fixed bit rate o f 128 kbps.

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DO NOT store more than 256 MP3 files per disc.

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For ISO 9660 - compliant format, the maximum allowable depth of nested folders is 8, including the root
directory (folder).

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When CD-R disc is used, playback is possible only for discs, which have been finalized.