78How to operate the MP3 playerHow to operate the MP3 playerMP3 (MPEG Audio Layer III) is a standard format for audio compressiontechnology. By using MP3, a file can be compressed to one-tenth thesize of the original.This unit has limitations on MP3 file standards and recorded media andformats that can be used.MP3 files have an "ID3 Tag" that allows input of information so that datasuch as song title and artist can be saved.This unit supports ID3v.1.0 and ID3v.1.1 tags.What is MP3?Playable MP3 file standardsID3 tagsATTENTIONThe making of MP3 files by recording from sources such as broadcasts,records, recordings, videos and live performances without permissionfrom the copyright holder for uses other than personal enjoyment isprohibited.• Supported standards: MPEG-1 Audio Layer IIIMPEG-2 Audio Layer III• Supported sampling frequencies: 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)• Supported bit rate: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 144,160, 192, 224, 256, 320 (kbps)*Supports VBR.* Does not support free format.* Bit rates vary for MPEG-1 and MPEG-2.• Supported channel modes: stereo, joint stereo, dual channel,monauralIt is assumed here that a CD has already been loaded into the unit.About MP3
