User manual CLARION DB456MC

[. . . ] Please read this owner's manual in its entirety before operating this equipment. After reading this manual, be sure to keep it in a handy place (e. g. , glove compartment). Check the contents of the enclosed warranty card and keep it carefully with this manual. English Contents DB456MC CD/MP3/WMA Receiver & Music Catcher · · 1. FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] This function is useful when searching for a desired station in memory. When the [ ] button is pressed, the "SCN" will be indicated with preset memory numbers and the stations are tuned in for 7 seconds each in the order in which they were stored. Note: · Be careful not to press and hold the [ ] button for 2 seconds or longer, otherwise the auto store function is engaged and the unit starts storing stations. DB456MC 13 CD/MP3/WMA Operations English MP3/WMA What is MP3? MP3 is an audio compression method and classified into audio layer 3 of MPEG standards. This audio compression method has penetrated into PC users and become a standard format. This MP3 features the original audio data compression to about 10 percent of its initial size with a high sound quality. This means that about 10 music CDs can be recorded on a CDR disc or CD-RW disc to allow a long listening time without having to change CDs. What is WMA? WMA is the abbreviation of Windows Media Audio, an audio file format developed by Microsoft Corporation. Notes: · If you play a file with DRM (Digital Rights Management) for WMA remaining ON, no audio is output. (The WMA indicator blinks. ) · Windows MediaTM, and the Windows ® logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. When using Windows Media Player 8, click on TOOLS OPTIONS COPY MUSIC tab, then under COPY SETTINGS, unclick the check box for PROTECT CONTENT. When using Windows Media Player 9, click on TOOL OPTIONS MUSIC RECORD tab, then under Recording settings, unclick the Check box for RECORD PROTECTED MUSIC. Personally constructed WMA files are used at your own responsibility. 2. The indication "­ ­:­ ­" appears in the play time display if you attempt to play files without MP3/WMA data. When writing MP3/WMA file on a CD-R disc or CD-RW disc, please select "ISO9660 level 1, 2 or JOLIET or Romeo" as the writing software format. Normal play may not be possible if the disc is recorded on another format. The folder name and file name can be displayed as the title during MP3/WMA play but the title must be within 128 single byte alphabetical letters and numerals (including an extension). A disc with a folder having more than 8 hierarchical levels will be impossible. (Tracks might not always be played in the order displayed on the PC. ) 3. Some noise may occur depending on the type of encoder software used while recording. Multisession function When a disc contains both normal CD type tracks and MP3/WMA type tracks mixedly, you can select which type of the recorded tracks to play. Each time you press and hold the [BND] button for 1 second or longer, the mixed mode is switched between CD type or MP3/WMA type. The following indication appears in the title display when switching the track type to be played. Display when CD type track is selected: Display when MP3/WMA type track is selected: Precautions when creating MP3/WMA disc Usable sampling rates and bit rates: 1. MP3: Sampling rate 11. 025 kHz-48 kHz, Bit rate: 8 kbps-320 kbps / VBR 2. Always add a file extension ". MP3" or ". WMA" to MP3 or WMA file by using single byte letters. [. . . ] Select and play a CD or MC, or tune in to a Radio station for which you want to enter the title. Press the [T] button to select user title in the CD mode (or folder in the MC mode). Each time you press the [BND] button, the character changes in the following order: Capital letters Numbers Symbols Capital letters. . . 10. Press and hold the [ ] button for 2 seconds or longer to store the title into memory and cancel title input mode. DB456MC 21 8. [. . . ]