Tascam CD-RW900 Owner's Manual

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20 TASCAM CD-RW900mp3. 1mp3. 2mp3. 3mp3. 4mp3. 5mp3. 6mp3. 7mp3. 8mp3. 9Playing back MP3 filesMP3 files recorded onto a CD are handled the sameway as files are handled in an ordinary PC, with someMP3 files held within a directory. In addition, severaldirectories can be combined into one directory. This re-sults in multiple layers of directories and files.When the Directory mode is on, only those files within aselected directory are available for playback.When the directory mode is off, the directory config-ura-tion is ignored, and all MP3 files recorded on the discare available for playback. Please note that Pro-gramplayback and Repeat playback only function within di-rectories.Each MP3 file is handled as a track.Directories which do not contain MP3 files directly un-der them cannot be selected for playback. For example,in the diagram below, under directory A are directory Band directory C. If there are MP3 files in both directoryB and C, directory A cannot be selected for playback,but directory B and C can be selected for playback.The CD-RW900 can play back MP3 files recorded informats which conforam to ISO9660 level 1, level 2,formats which confirm to ISO9660 level 1, level 2, orJoliet. Discs recorded in multiple sessions may also beplayed back.For MP3 CDs to be played by the CD-RW900, the fol-lowing limitations have been placed on the number ofMP3 files and directories.Maximum number of directories: 255Maximum number of hierarchical structures: 8Maximum number of MP3 files: 999Maximum title size of MP3 files and directories: 255MP3 files are played in the following orderIn this manner, playback is performed from the top leveldirectories.1 Press the DIRECTORY key on the remote control.Or, use the DIRECTORY option in the PLAY sub-menu to turn this mode on or off (refer to “Operationbasics” on page 14).Pressing the MENU key or pushing the MULTI JOGdial exits to normal mode.NOTEAll MP3 files in a disc can be played back when direc-tory playback mode is off. The indicator MP3 lights upand only the total number of track will be shown.2 During stop, use the MULTI JOG dial or SKIP key toselect desired directory for playback.3 Press the PLAY key to start playback in the direc-tory.Program or Repeat playback can be operated in theselected directory also.NOTE≠ During stop, pressing the ENTER key shows currentdirectory name.≠ During playback or standby mode, pushing theMULTI JOG dial shows the MP3 file name currentlyplayed back.≠ MP3 file formatted at 44,1 kHz sampling rate and128 kbps or higher is required to play back, other-wise, MP3 file cannot be played back.During playback, titles are displayed in the following or-der of priority:ID3v2 > ID3v1 > file titleDuring stop mode, the file title is displayed.Directory playback settingNOTEAbout MP3 track dataTotal number of tracks4−Playback operationsMP3 filesDISCDirectory ADirectory BDirectory CDirectory D