4- Disc operationsDisc operations
Playing back MP3 files
MP3 files recorded onto a CD are handled the same Example of MP3 file structure
way as files are handled in an ordinary PC, with some
MP3 files held within a directory. In addition, several
directories can be combined into one directory. This Disc
results in multiple layers of directories and files.
Directory
NOTEA
MP3 file formatted at 44,1 kHz sampling rate and
128 kbps or higher are required, otherwise, that Directory
MP3 file cannot be played back.MP3 lesB
Each MP3 file is handled as a track.mp3. 1
mp3. 2
When the Directory mode is on, only those files within
a selected directory are available for playback.mp3. 3
mp3. 4
When the directory mode is off, the directory configu-
ration is ignored, and all MP3 files recorded on the disc mp3. 5
Directory
are available for playback. Please note that Program C
playback and Repeat playback only function within
directories.mp3. 6
NOTEmp3. 7Directory
Directories which do not contain MP3 files directly Dmp3. 8
under them cannot be selected for playback. For
mp3. 9
example, in the diagram below, under directory A
are directory B and C containing MP3 files in both
directories which can be selected for playback.
However, directory A showing 0Tr for its total track
number cannot be selected for playback.
When an MP3 disc is created in an ordinary PC,
mostly, the files (tracks) are shown in the alpha-Directory playback setting
betic order. However, the CC-222MKIII gives track
numbers to MP3 files in the order that the files were 1. Press MtEhNe U key untMiP3 Dl IR>XXX appears
written on the disc, so the file order shown on this on the display.
unit may be different from the ones on PC.2 Turn thMeU LTI DIAL to set the vaOlNu,e atnod
The CC-222MKIII can play back MP3 files recorded in push to enter. The total number of track will be
shown.
formats which conform to ISO9660 level 1, level 2, and
the Joliet extensions. Discs recorded in multiple ses-3. Use tMhUeL TI DIAL or SKIP keys to sel-ect de
sions may also be played back.sired directory for playback.
For MP3 CDs to be played by this unit, the following The display brieAyM Ps3 DhowIsR >XXX where
limitations have been placed on the number of MP3 the value is directory number.
files and directories. As the display disappears and return to normal
Maximum number of directories: 255mode, the last directory shown on the screen will
be played back.
Maximum number of hierarchical structures: 8
Maximum number of MP3 files: 999NOTE
A directory containing no MP3 files will be visible,
Maximum title size of MP3 files and directories: 255
but it will show 0Tr for its total track number.
aAbout MP3 track data4. Press PtLhAeY key to start playback- in the di
On this unit, file name or MP3 TAG information (track rectory.
title, artist name, etc.) can not be displayed. Program or Repeat playback can be operated in
The time display mode for MP3 is only [blank], show-the selected directory also.
ing elapsed time of the current track.
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