Mp3 overview – SoundMax SM-CMD3000 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.