48Making and playing MP3 filesMP3 files created by recording broadcasts, records, audio recordings, video recordings orlive performances cannot be used for purposes other than personal entertainment withoutpermission of the copyright holder as set forth in copyright law.Downloading from Internet MP3 music sitesThere are many kinds of sites that distribute MP3 files on the Internet, such as "pay perdownload" online shopping sites, "try before you buy" listening sites and free download sites.Follow the rules for each site (such as paying fees) and download according to siteinstructions.Converting CD music to MP3 filesPrepare a computer with commercially available MP3 encoding software (conversionsoftware). (Some encoding programs available on the Internet do not require payment.)Music data files in MP3 format can be made by inserting the music CD into the CD-ROMdrive of the computer and following the procedures of the MP3 encoding software tocompress the songs of the music CD. A 12cm music CD (having a maximum of 74 minutesof recording/650MB of data) can be compressed to 65MB (about 1/10 of the original size).Writing to CD-RMP3 files can be recorded on CD-R/RW by using a CD-R/RW drive connected to acomputer. Record by setting the recording format of the recording software to ISO9660 level1 or level 2 (not including extension format).Select CD-ROM (mode 1) for the disc format. Discs recorded with CD-ROM xA (mode 2)cannot be played on this deck.When playing back CD-R/RWInsert a CD-R/RW disc having recorded MP3 files. The system will automatically determinewhether the disc is a music CD or a CD-R/RW with MP3 files and begin playing the disc. Amusic CD recorded onto a CD-R/RW can also be played. However, depending on the typeof disc being used, a disc may not play.How to use the MP3 playerHow to operate the MP3 player
