RQT779661 Press [c, OPEN/CLOSE] to openthe tray.The unit comes on.Load discs with label facing up.To load discs in other trays, press [1]–[5]to select the tray, then press [c, OPEN/CLOSE].2 Press [c, OPEN/CLOSE] to closethe tray.Disc informationDisc type Logo Indication usedin instructionsAudio CDCD-R/RW – CD MP3(Depending on therecording format A see above)This unit can play MP3 and CD-DA (digital audio) format audioCD-R and CD-RW that have been finalized (a process that enablesCD-R/CD-RW players to play audio CD-R and CD-RW) uponcompletion of recording.It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to thecondition of the recording.Disc selectionThis unit can play MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW with a computer.Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as albums.This unit can access up to 999 tracks, 255 albums and 20 sessions.When making MP3 files to play on this unitDisc formatDiscs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extendedformats).File formatMP3 files must have the extension “.MP3” or “.mp3”.To play in a certain orderPrefix the folder and file names with 3-digitnumbers in the order you want to play them.Files may not be recorded in numbered order ifthe prefixes have different numbers of digits. Forexample: 1track.mp3, 2track.mp3, 10track.mp3.However, some writing software may alsocause recording to occur in a different order.MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technologylicensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomsonmultimedia.Limitations on MP3 play• This unit is not compatible with packet-write format.• When both MP3 and CD-DA data is recorded on the disc over anumber of sessions:• If the first session contains MP3 recordings, the unit will play fromthe MP3 made in that session till the session before the first CD-DArecordings.• If the first session contains CD-DA recordings, the unit will playonly the recordings made in that session. The subsequent sessionswill be ignored.• Some MP3 may not be played due to the condition of the disc orrecording.• Recordings will not necessarily be played in the order you recordedthem.• Lower case letters will be displayed as upper case.MP3 informationCDDo not:• use irregularly shaped discs.• attach extra labels and stickers.• use discs with labels and stickers thatare coming off or with adhesive exudingfrom under labels and stickers.• attach scratch proof covers or any other kind of accessory.• write anything on the disc.• clean discs with liquids. (Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.)• use discs printed with label printers available on the market.To prevent damageAlways observe the following points:• Load only 1 disc on the tray.• Always stop the changer before loading or changing discs. Do notchange discs while a disc is playing.• Set the system on a flat, level surface.• Always unload all discs before moving the unit.Do not:• set the unit on top of magazines, inclined surfaces, etc.• move the unit while a tray is opening/closing, or when loaded.• put anything except a disc in the tray.• use cleaning discs or discs which are badly warped or cracked.• disconnect the AC mains lead from the household mains socketduring disc changing operation.root001002003001.mp3002.mp3003.mp3001.mp3002.mp3003.mp3004.mp3001.mp3002.mp3003.mp3Example:DiscsSkip/SearchPress [g/REW/3] or [f/FF/4]to skip.MP3 Display when skipping in stop mode(example):• During random play (A page 7), youcannot skip to tracks already played.CD Hold down during play orpause to search.• During program play (A page 8), orrandom play (A page 7), you can searchonly within the track.PausePress [:/J, CD] during play.Press again to resume play.[1]–[5]Press [L, STOP] during play.MP3 Display when in the stop mode(example):“MP3”: Indicates the disc contains MP3 filesTotal numberof tracksAK230AK330AK330AK230Total numberof albumsStopAK2303 Press [1]–[5] to play the disc.You can also press [:/J, CD] if thecurrent disc is your desired disc.AK330Current disc indicator[:/J, CD]Basic play CD MP3Current trackCurrent albumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX