Hyundai CDM8068 [14/39] Mp3 overview

MP3 Overview

Notes on MP3

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

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

· 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.

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

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

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

respectively.

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

disc is 256.

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

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

· 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-Rs or CD-RWs containing MP3 files

· 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.

· DO NOT store more than 256 MP3 files per disc.

· For ISO 9660 - compliant format, the maximum allowable depth of nested folders is 8, including the root

directory (folder).

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

· Make sure that when MP3 CD-R or CD-RW is burned that it is formatted as a data disc and NOT as an audio disc.