ABOUT MP3/ WMAPLAYING A CD
The music compression technology MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) and WMA
(Windows Media Audio) significantly reduce the digital data of an audio CD whileWith this set you can play
maintaining CD quality sound.� all pre-recorded audio CDs (CDDA)
Important: CDs encoded with copyright protection technologies by some record
Y Getting MP3/WMA files: you can either download legal music files from thecompanies may be unplayable by this product.
internet to your computer hard disc, or create such files by converting audio� all finalized audio CDRs and CDRWs
CD files in your computer through appropriate encoder software. (128kbps bit is� WMA/MP3-CDs (CD-ROMs with WMA/MP3 files)
recommended for MP3 files and 96 kbps bit rate for WMA files.)1Push the open çslider to open the CD lid.
Y Creating a MP3/WMA CD: burn the music files from your computer hard
disc on a CDR or CDRW using your CD burner. 2Insert a disc, printed side up, by pressing gently on the
disc?s center so that it fits onto the hub. Close the lid
Helpful Hint:by pressing it down.
� Make sure that the file names of the MP3 files end with .mp3 and WMA files3Press 2;to switch the player on and start playback.
and with .wma.� Display shows EXPANIUM and also "READING CD"
� Total number of music files and albums: around 350 (with a typical file lengthif the reading time exceed 5 seconds, e.g.
of 20 characters)MP3/WMA-CD). Then,
� The length of file names affects the number of tracks for playback. With short-Audio CD: current track number appears.
er file names, more files can be burned on a disc.MP3/WMA: Current file name appears.
4Press 2;briefly to interrupt playback.
Windows Media Audio¨is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.� The time where playback was interrupted blinks.
Beep sounds at intervals.
All trademarks used are owned by their respective owners.
5To resume playback press 2;briefly again.
6Press 9to stop playback.
� Audio CD: total playing time and total number of tracks appear.
MP3/WMA: total number of albums/tracks appear.
PLAYING A CDVOLUME AND SOUND
Volume adjustment
Helpful Hint:
Y Adjust the volume by pressing VOLUME+/�
- When playing a disc with CD Audio tracks and MP3 files, the CD Audio tracks will( 00 - 30, or VOL+/� on the remote control).
be played first..
Helpful Hint:
- O0� is shown as your album number, if you have not organized your MP3/WMA files
into any albums on your disc. Volume level resumes at:
- Default level 12: when starting playback from standby/power off mode.
7Press 9again to switch off the CD player.
- Previous level: when starting playback from the stop position.
8To remove the disc, hold it by its edge and press the
OBass adjustment
hub gently while lifting the disc.FFYRESUMEYHOLD
LINEOUT/VOL.There are three DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost) options:
OPEN
� Off: no bass enhancement
Auto-standby
When a CD has reached the end of playback and remains in the stop position for� : moderate bass enhancement
more than 25 seconds, the display will disappear. 65 seconds later, the set will� : strong bass enhancement
automatically switch off to save mains.
Y Press DBB once or more to select your option.
�appears if DBB activated. |