Using an MP3MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW DiscThe radio plays MP3 and WMA files that were recordedon a CD-R or CD-RW disc. The files can be recorded withthe following fixed bit rates: 32 kbps, 40 kbps, 56 kbps,64 kbps, 80 kbps, 96 kbps, 112 kbps, 128 kbps,160 kbps, 192 kbps, 224 kbps, 256 kbps, and 320 kbpsor a variable bit rate. Song title, artist name, and albumcan display when files are recorded using ID3 tagsversion 1 and 2.Compressed AudioThe radio also plays discs that contain bothuncompressed CD audio (.CDA files) and MP3/WMAfiles. By default the radio reads only the uncompressedaudio and ignores the MP3/WMA files. Pressing theCAT button toggles between compressed anduncompressed audio format.MP3/WMA FormatIf you burn your own MP3/WMA disc on a personalcomputer:• Make sure the MP3/WMA files are recorded on aCD-R or CD-RW disc.• Do not mix standard audio and MP3/WMA files onone disc.• The CD player is able to read and play a maximumof 50 folders, 50 playlists, and 255 files.• Create a folder structure that makes it easy to findsongs while driving. Organize songs by albumsusing one folder for each album. Each folderor album should contain 18 songs or less.• Avoid subfolders. The system can support up to8 subfolders deep, however, keep the total numberof folders to a minimum in order to reduce thecomplexity and confusion in trying to locate aparticular folder during playback.• Make sure playlists have a .mp3 or .wpl extension(other file extensions might not work).3-110
