Panasonic SL-MP353J Operating Instructions Manual

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4Playing MP3 filesWhat is MP3?A method of compressing audio, MPEG Audio Layer 3(MP3) allows audio to be reduced to up to one tenth itsoriginal size when a compression rate of 128 kbps isused, without overtly hurting audio quality.When creating MP3 files to playon this unit≥Disc formats: ISO9660 level 1 and level 2 (except forextended formats)≥Files: MP3 files with the suffix “.mp3” or “.MP3”≥MP3 files may not be played in the order you recordedthem. Note the following if you want the files to play inthe order you record them.≥ 1 Use software that records the files to the disc in filename order.≥2 Prefix folder and file names with 3-digit numbers inthe order you want to play them.≥3 Give the files and folders names with 8 charactersor less, including the 3-digit prefix.≥4 It is better not to create folders (albums) within fold-ers (such as shown in example 2).This unit plays MP3 files in the following order.Numbers such as 1 show the order folders (albums) andfiles (tracks) within them are played.Example1: Recommended method when creating MP3discs.Example2: A disc not created in the recommended way.≥Play will be in the order shown in the below diagram,irrespective of folder and track names, so the order ofplay in this example will be A#C#G#D, notA#B#C#D. Folders and files in the same level willbe played in order according to their names.≥Folders that do not contain MP3 files ( “Falbum” in theexample) are skipped.Example2Example1Limitations on MP3≥This unit cannot play files if they have a suffix otherthan “.mp3” or “.MP3”.≥This unit cannot play files that have the suffix “.mp3”or “.MP3” if they are not MP3 files.≥This unit can display album and track titles with ID3tags (version 1.0 and 1.1). Titles including text datathe unit doesn’t support cannot be displayed.≥This unit is compatible with multi-session but if thereare a lot of sessions it takes more time for play tostart. Keep the number of sessions to a minimum toavoid this.≥This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write..Frequently asked questionsQ. Can I play a disc if it has both audio data andMP3 data?Yes, but only the data type used for the first track isplayed.Q. Is there a limit on the number of albums and tracks?This unit can play a maximum of 999 albums and999 tracks. The unit cannot play albums or tracksbeyond these limits.Q. Why is sound interrupted between tracks?The pick-up lens has to move to find the next trackso a few seconds of silence is normal.Q. Can I use 700-MB data?Yes, you can.001track.mp3002track.mp3003track.mp3001album002album003album004track.mp3005track.mp3006track.mp3007track.mp3008track.mp3009track.mp3010track.mp3CD-ROM drive1231Aalbum????.mp3????.mp3CD-ROM drive4Dalbum????.mp3????.mp3????.mp3????.mp32Calbum????.mp3????.mp33Galbum????.wav????.wavFalbum5Balbum????.mp3????.mp3????.mp3????.mp36Ealbum(Skipped)Other Play MethodsRepeat play/Random playPress during play or stop mode.The setting switches as shown below each time youpress the button.1-track repeat (1 `)( ----------------]One track is repeated. |v |All-track repeat (`) |All the tracks on the disc are repeated. |v |Random (RND) |The tracks play once each in random |order and then play stops. |v |Random repeat (RND `) |The tracks play repeatedly in random |order. |v |Cancel (no indicator is shown) --------------}When pressed during program playThe setting switches as shown below each time youpress the button.1-track repeat (1 ` M)(------------]One track is repeated. |v |Memory repeat (` M) |The programmed tracks are repeated. |v |Cancel (M) -------------------------------------------}Note!≥You can select the first track to play in random playand random repeat play by pressing [9] while thedisc is stopped. All the tracks are played.≥You cannot select random play or random repeat playduring program play.≥The resume function does not work when random orrandom repeat are on.≥The mode cancels when you disconnect the powersource or open the lid.BMODEProgram playUp to 20 tracks can be entered in the programmed se-quence.Preparation: Put unit in stop mode.1 Select a track.2 Register in sequence.(“M” and the programmed sequence appear onthe display.)3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to programother tracks.4∫ To program the same track in the se-quence more than once∫ After step 2, press [MEMORY] the desired number oftimes.∫ “ ” is displayed∫ If more tracks can be programmed.∫ To check the contents of the program∫ Press [MEMORY] during play. The track numbersand their sequence appear in order, one after theother.∫ To clear the program∫ Press [∫].Note!The repeat and random play modes are canceled aftersteps 1 and 2.FAMEMORYGAnti-Skip SystemThis system deals with skipping in a varietyof ways:≥An anti-skip mechanism prevents skipping causedwhen play speed changes due to swinging of the unit.≥A recovery system immediately returns the laser pick-up to its original position if it is knocked off the track bya strong shock.≥The anti-skip memory (maximum 45 seconds whenplaying CD-DA and maximum 100 seconds whenplaying 128 kbps MP3) fills in interruptions caused bybumps and vibrations.The anti-skip system works automatically while thesystem is on and cannot be canceled.TRACKALBUMMP3M1RNDS-XBSNote!The anti-skip memory compresses digital signals.When bumps continue repeatedlyThe elapsed playing time disappears and sound is inter-rupted.The letters such as F in the various illustrations refer to the descriptions in the “Location of Controls” section (see page 2).Skip playPlays from the selected track through to the last trackon the disc.Preparation: Put unit in stop mode.1 Select a track.2Changing the sound qualityPress during play or stop mode.The setting switches as shown below each time youpress the button.S-XBS <>Cancel (no indicator is shown)S-XBS:Select this setting to boost the low frequency range re-sponse.GFVOL(Beep BeepBeep)(Beep Beep)VOL(Beep)Remote controlRemote controlDS-XBSMain unit Remote controlEQ HOLDEQ (Beep)Main unitMain unit