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Getting Started Connections Troubleshooting Specifications
File format
Sampling
frequency
(kHz)
Bit rate (kbps) Extension
Playing music files
Before playing MP3 or WMA files
There are many music distribution sites on the Internet allowing you
to download music files in MP3 or WMA (Windows Media
®
Audio)
format. The music (files) downloaded from such sites can be stored on
CD-R or CD-RW discs and played on the DCD-CX3.
b “Windows Media” and “Windows” are registered trademarks or
trademarks in the United States and other countries of Microsoft
Corporation of the United States.
b According to copyright laws, recordings you have made should only
be used for your personal enjoyment and must not be used in other
ways without the consent of the copyright holder.
Creating MP3 and WMA files compatible with the
DCD-CX3
• When writing MP3 or WMA files on a CD-R or CD-RW disc, set the
writing software’s format to “ISO9660 Level 1”. The files may not
play properly if they are recorded in other formats.
• The maximum number of files and folders that can be played is 1000
(total of the number of folders and files). The maximum number of
folders is 255.
• The DCD-CX3 is not compatible with packet write software or
playlists.
• Also refer to the instructions of the software used to create the
MP3 or WMA files.
• Be sure to give the extension “.MP3” or “.WMA” to the MP3 or WMA
files. Files with other extensions or with no extensions cannot be
played.
[Playable MP3 and WMA files]
• The DCD-CX3 is compatible with the “MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3”
standards. It is not compatible with the “MPEG-2 Audio Layer-
3”, “MPEG-2.5 Audio Layer-3”, “MP1”, “MP2” or “MP3 PRO”
standards.
• The DCD-CX3 is not compatible with ID3-Tag or meta-tag
technology.
• When playing MP3 and WMA files, the digital output is converted to
PCM. The signals are output with the same sampling frequency as
when they were written.
• With the DCD-CX3, the folder and file names can be displayed like
titles. Up to 8 characters consisting of numbers, letters and the
underscore can be displayed. Characters that cannot be displayed
are replaced with asterisks.
• Copyright-protected files cannot be played. Note that depending on
the software used for burning and other conditions, some files may
not play or display correctly.
• The positions of the folders or files may have been changed by the
writing software when burning the MP3/WMA files onto the CD-
R/CD-RW disc, so the files may not play in the expected order.
• JPEG and DivX
®
files are handled as files but cannot be played.
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Folder mode and disc mode settings:
Press [FOLDER MODE] to switch the range of the files to be played.
• Folder mode
The “WMA” or “MP3” indicator flashes.
The files in the selected folder are played.
• Disc mode
The “WMA” or “MP3” indicator lights.
All the files on the disc are played.
Playing MP3 or WMA files
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Changing the folder to be played:
Press [FOLDER] and select the desired folder.
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Changing the file to be played:
Press 8 or 9 to select the desired file.
• When a folder is selected, playback switches to the first track of the
selected folder.
Operation
1
Load a CD-R or CD-RW disc containing music les in
the MP3 or WMA format into the disc tray (vpage
3).
2
Press [FOLDER MODE] to select the folder mode or
disc mode.
b Refer to “Folder mode and disc mode settings”.
3
Press <1/3> or [1].
• Playback starts.
b The file name or folder name can be displayed by pressing [TITLE]
or [ARTIST].
b [TIME] can be used to switch the information displayed.
b In the stop mode, only the total number of tracks is displayed.
Folder Name File Name
Currently playing
track number
Elapsed time of
currently playing
track
Remaining time of
currently playing
track
MP3 32, 44.1, 48 32 ~ 320 .MP3
WMA 32, 44.1, 48 64 ~ 160 .WMA
