25Playing discs (continued)Using menus to play MP3 discs[MP3]This unit can play MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW with acomputer. Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated asgroups.“Total” means total number of all MP3 files (all tracks in all groups)recorded in the disc.PreparationSwitch [DVD, TV] (19) to “DVD”.1 During stop or playPress [TOP MENU] (9) or [MENU] (27).≥The file list appears.2 Press [3, 4] (10) to select the track and press[ENTER] (10).Play continues to the last track in the last group.≥“ ” indicates the track currently playing.≥You can also select the track with the numeric buttons (4)directly.e.g.: The track “006.mp3” of Group “002” of the illustrationon top right, “6”: [0] ) [0] ) [6]The track “010.mp3” of Group “003” of the illustrationon top right, “10”: [0] ) [1] ) [0]ªTo show other pagesPress [3, 4, 2, 1] (10) to select “2 Back” or “Next 1” andpress [ENTER] (10).≥After listing all the tracks in one group, the list for the next groupappears.ªTo exit the file listPress [TOP MENU] (9), [MENU] (27) or [RETURN] (28).Note≥The order in which menu appears on menu display may differfrom the order on computer display.≥Sometimes, during fast forward/rewind of VBR recorded MP3,the counter may not display correctly.≥This unit is compatible with multi-session but if there are a lot ofsessions it takes more time for play to start. Keep the number ofsessions to a minimum to avoid this.≥This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write.≥If the disc includes both MP3 and other types of audio data (e.g.WMA or WAV), the unit plays only the MP3.≥If the disc includes both MP3 and normal audio data (CD-DA),the unit plays the type recorded in the inner part of the disc.≥Depending on how you create MP3 files, they may not play in theorder you numbered them or may not play at all.≥If you play a MP3 track that includes still picture data, it will takesome time before the music itself starts playing and the elapsedtime will not be displayed during this time. Even after the trackstarts, the correct play time will not be displayed.≥Maximum number of tracks and groups recognizable: 999 tracksand 99 groups≥Compatible compression rate: between 32 kbps and 320 kbpsªNaming folders and filesAt the time of recording, give folder and file names a 3-digitnumeric prefix in the order you want them to play (this may notwork at times).≥Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 and Joliet (except forextended formats).≥MP3 files must have the extension “.MP3” or “.mp3”.≥This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.≥English alphabets and Arabic numerals are indicated properly.Other characters may not be indicated properly.ª Using the tree screen to find a group1 During stop or playPress [1] (10) while a track is highlighted todisplay the tree screen.≥The folder which the file of MP3 is not in through is indicatedby black. Even if that folder is chosen, a file list doesn’t comeout.2 Press [3, 4] (10) to select a group and press[ENTER] (10).≥The file list for the group appears.For your reference≥Press [2, 1] (10) to jump layers in the tree screen.ªTo return to the file listPress [RETURN] (28).MENU11111111110 – 9No.RETURNENTERSELECTNo. GroupTotal Track Tree1 001 Both Ends Freezing1 : MP3_MUSICBack NextG 1T 1TOTAL1/ 24G:The Group NumberT:Track Number in the GroupTOTAL:Selected Track Number /Total Track NumberSelected Group No. and Name002001001008.mp3009.mp3010.mp3003001.mp3002.mp3003.mp3004.mp3005.mp3006.mp3007.mp3Folder = GroupTrack total = TotalFile = TrackMENU0 – 9No.RETURNENTERSELECTG 1T 1TOTAL1/ 2433MP3_MUSIC001 My favorite001 Brazillian pops002 Chinese pops003 Czech pops004 PC Files005 Japanese pops006 Swedish pops001 Momoko002 Standard Number001 Piano solo002 VocalG 1/ 15Tree Selected Group Number/Total Group Number≥If the group has notrack, “– –” is displayedas group number.