Jensen VM8012 Installation And Operation Manual

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VM801213USB/SD OPERATIONNotes on MP3/WMA PlayMP3 and WMA (Windows Media Audio) music files are digital audio filesthat are compressed to allow more files on a single CD. This unit can playMP3/WMA directly from files contained on a CD-R/RW or an SD card, USBDevice using the buttons on the receiver (or remote control) as describedbelow.Many types of software are available for converting audio files into MP3/WMA formats. Jensen recommends Nero or Roxio Easy CD Creator.This unit can play MP3 (MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer 3). However, the MP3recording media and accepted formats are limited. When writing MP3/WMA, pay attention to the following restrictions.Acceptable MediaThe MP3/WMA recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW. The unit will also play MP3, WMA, photo or videos fileswritten to SD Cards, USB Devices.Depending on the media type and recording method, some CD-R/RWs maybe incompatible with this unit. When using CD-RW, use full format ratherthan quick format to prevent malfunction.This unit supports playback of MP3/WMA and CDDA (CDA), Mixed-ModeCDs and CD-Extra (including multi-session discs). Discs on which thesession has not been closed will not play.NOTE: This unit supports FAT 16 and FAT 32 file systems. The unitsupports USB 1.1 only, but will play USB 2.0 devices at USB 1.1 speed.Acceptable Medium FormatsThe following formats are available for the media used in this unit. Themaximum number of characters used for file name, including the delimiter(".") and three-character extension, are indicated 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 alist of available characters, see the instruction manual of the writingsoftware and the section “Entering File and Folder Names” that follows. Themedia 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 files written in formats other than those listed above will not playsuccessfully and their file or folder names will not display properly.MP3/WMA Encoder and CD Writer SettingsUse the following settings when compressing audio data with the MP3encoder.• 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 disccapacity, disable additional writing. To record an empty disc up to themaximum capacity at once, select the “disc at once” option.Entering ID3 TagThis unit supports ID3 tag version 2.0.For character codes, refer to the table tothe right.Entering File and Folder NamesNames using the code list charactersare the only file names and foldernames that can be entered anddisplayed. Using any other character willcause the file and folder names to bedisplayed incorrectly. The unitrecognizes and plays only files with the MP3/WMA extension.NOTE: A file name entered with characters not on the code list maynot play correctly.Electronic Shock Protection• 10 seconds for CD-DA (CDA)• >45 seconds for MP3 recorded at 44.1kHz, 128kbps• >90 seconds for WMA recorded at 44.1kHz, 128kbpsBit RatesThe unit supports bit rates from 32 - 320 kbps.