Jensen MP6211 Instruction Manual

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MP621111MP3/WMA OPERATIONMP3 and WMA (Windows Media Audio) music files are digital audio files that are compressedto allow more files on a single CD. This unit can play MP3/WMA directly from files contained ona CD-R/RW using the buttons on the receiver (or optional remote) as described below. Manytypes of software are available for converting audio files into MP3/WMA formats. Jensenrecommends Nero, MusicMatch Jukebox or Roxio Easy CD Creator. Depending on the mediatype and recording method, some CD-R/RW's may be incompatible with this unit. The unitsupports playback of MP3/WMA and CDDA (CDA), Mixed-Mode CDs and CD-Extra (includingmulti-session discs), but discs on which the session has not been closed will not play.Notes on MP3/WMA PlayThis unit can play MP3 (MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer 3). However, the MP3 recording mediaand accepted formats are limited. When writing MP3/WMA, pay attention to the followingrestrictions.Acceptable MediaThe MP3/WMA recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW.When using CD-RW, use full format rather than quick format to prevent malfunction.Acceptable Medium FormatsThe following formats are available for the media used in this unit. The maximum number ofcharacters used for file name including the delimiter (".") and three-character extension areindicated in parentheses.• ISO 9660 Level 1 (11 characters)• ISO 9660 Level 2 (31 characters)• Joliet (31 characters)• Romeo (31 characters)Up to 200 characters can be displayed in the long file name format. For a list of availablecharacters, see the instruction manual of the writing software and the section “Entering Fileand Folder Names” below. The media reproducible on this unit has the following limitations:• Maximum number of nested folders: 8• Maximum number of files per disc: 999• Maximum number of folders per disc: 255MP3/WMA written in formats other than those listed above will not play successfully and theirfile names or folder names will not be display properly.MP3/WMA Encoder and CD Writer SettingsUse the following settings when compressing audio data in MP3 data with the MP3 encoder.• Transfer bit rate : 8 - 320 kbps• Sampling frequency : 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHzWhen using a CD writer to record MP3/WMA up to the maximum disc capacity, disableadditional writing. To record an empty disc up to the maximum capacity at once, select the“disc at once” option.Entering ID3 TagThis unit supports ID3 tag versions 1.0 and 1.1.For the character codes, refer to the table to theright. The unit also supports CD-TEXT encodeddiscs for Album, Track and Artist Title information.Entering File and Folder NamesNames using the code list characters are the onlyfile names and folder names that can be enteredand displayed. Using any other character willcause the file and folder names to be displayedincorrectly. The unit recognizes and plays onlyfiles with the MP3/WMA extension.NOTE: A file name entered with characters not on the code list may not play correctly.Writing Files into a MediumWhen a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded, the unit checks all data. If the mediumcontains many folders or non-MP3/WMA files, MP3/WMA play will be delayed, it may take timefor the unit to move to the next file, and searches may not be performed smoothly. Loadingsuch a medium may produce loud noise and cause damage to the speakers. Do not attemptto play a medium containing a non-MP3/WMA file with the MP3/WMA extension or amedium containing non MP3/WMA files.Electronic Shock Protection• 40 seconds for CDDA (CDA)• 120 seconds for MP3 recorded at 44.1kHz, 128kbps• 200 seconds for WMA recorded at 44.1kHz, 128kbpsBit RatesThe unit supports bit rates from 32 - 320 kbps.MP3 Playing OrderWhen selected for play, files and folders (Folder Search, File Search or Folder Select) areaccessed in the order they were written by the CD writer. As a result, the order in which theyare expected to be played may not match the order in which they are actually played. You maybe able to set the order in which MP3/WMA are to be played by writing them onto a mediumsuch as a CD-R with their file names beginning with play sequence numbers such as "01" to