Philips CarStudio CE131 User manual

CE131
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Rear Aux 18
Reset 18
8 Additional information 18
Detach the front panel 18
Replace fuse 18
Remove the unit 19
9 Product information 19
10 Troubleshooting 20
11 Glossary 21
Contents
1 Important 4
Safety 4
Notice 4
2 Your car audio system 6
Introduction 6
What’s in the box 6
Overview of the main unit 7
3 Get started 8
Install the car audio 8
Turn on 12
Set clock 12
4 Listen to radio 12
Tune to a radio station 12
Store radio stations in memory 13
Tune to a preset station 13
5 Play audio files 13
Play from USB 13
Insert a card 13
Play options 14
Connect external sound source 15
6 Adjust sound 15
Adjust volume 15
Mute 15
Turn Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB) on/off 15
Tunr on/off max sound 15
Select preset equalizer 16
Switch music listening zone 16
Other sound settings 16
7 Adjust system settings 17
Turn beep sound on/off 17
Select blackout setting 17
Turn demo mode on/off 17
Dimmer 17
Dance 17

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The apparatus shall not be exposed to•
dripping or splashing.
Do not place any sources of danger on•
the apparatus (e.g. liquid filled objects,
lighted candles).
Notice
The making of unauthorized copies of
copy-protected material, including computer
programs, files, broadcasts and sound
recordings, may be an infringement of
copyrights and constitute a criminal offence.
This equipment should not be used for such
purposes.
Windows Media and the Windows logo are
trademarks, or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
This apparatus includes this label:
Recycling
Your product is designed and manufactured
with high quality materials and components,
which can be recycled and reused.
1 Important
Safety
Read and understand all instructions•
before you use your apparatus. If damage
is caused by failure to follow instructions,
the warranty does not apply.
This apparatus is designed for negative•
ground (earth) 12 V DC operation only.
To ensure safe driving, adjust the volume•
to a safe and comfortable level.
Improper fuses can cause damage or•
fire. When you need to change the fuse,
consult a professional.
Use only the supplied mounting hardware•
for a safe and secure installation.
To avoid short circuit, do not expose the•
apparatus, remote control or remote
control batteries to rain or water.
Never insert objects into the ventilation•
slots or other openings on the apparatus.
Clean the apparatus and frame with a•
soft, damp cloth. Never use substances
such as alcohol, chemicals or household
cleaners on the apparatus.
Never place any objects other than discs•
into the apparatus.
Never use solvents such as benzene,•
thinner, cleaners available commercially,
or anti-static sprays intended for discs.
Visible and invisible laser radiation when•
open. Avoid exposure to beam.
Risk of damage to the apparatus screen!•
Never touch, push, rub or strike the
screen with any object.
Caution
Use of controls or adjustments or• performance of procedures other than herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure or
other unsafe operation.
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Any changes or modifications made to this
device that are not expressly approved by
Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
2011 © Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All
rights reserved.
Specifications are subject to change without
notice. Trademarks are the property of
Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. or their
respective owners. Philips reserves the right
to change products at any time without being
obliged to adjust earlier supplies accordingly.
When you see the crossed-out wheel bin
symbol attached to a product, it means the
product is covered by the European Directive
2002/96/EC:
Never dispose of your product with other
household waste. Please inform yourself about
the local rules on the separate collection of
electrical and electronic products. The correct
disposal of your old product helps prevent
potentially negative consequences on the
environment and human health.
Your product contains batteries covered by
the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which
cannot be disposed of with normal household
waste.
Please inform yourself about the local rules on
separate collection of batteries. The correct
disposal of batteries helps prevent potentially
negative consequences on the environment
and human health.
This product complies with the radio
interference requirements of the European
Community.
Environmental information
All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.
We have tried to make the packaging easy to
separate into three materials: cardboard (box),
polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene
(bags, protective foam sheet.)
Your system consists of materials which can
be recycled and reused if disassembled by
a specialized company. Please observe the
local regulations regarding the disposal of
packaging materials, exhausted batteries and
old equipment.
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hDisassembly tools x 2 pcs
iUser manual
jQuick start guide
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2 Your car audio
system
Congratulations on your purchase, and
welcome to Philips!To fully benefit from the
support that Philips offers, register your product
at www.philips.com/welcome.
Introduction
With the in-car audio system, you can enjoy
your drive while listening to:
FM or AM (MW) radio•
Audio from USB devices•
Audio from SD/SDHC card•
Audio from other external devices•
The unit supports the following media format:
What’s in the box
Check and identify the contents of your
package:
aMain unit (with a sleeve)
bFront panel
cTrim plate
dCarrying case
eISO male connector
fRubber cushion
gScrews x 4 pcs
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Turn the unit on or off.•
Confirm selection.•
Mute or unmute sound.•
Rotate to adjust volume.•
eZONE /
Select tuner band.•
Select MP3/WMA folder.•
Switch music listening zone.•
Overview of the main unit
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aSOURCE
Select audio source.•
bMENU
Access system menu.•
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3 Get started
Caution
Use the controls only as stated in this user• manual.
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in
sequence.
If you contact Philips, you will be asked for the
model and serial number of your apparatus.The
model number and serial number are on the
bottom of your apparatus.Write the numbers
here:
Model No. __________________________
Serial No. ___________________________
Install the car audio
These instructions are for a typical installation.
However, if your car has different requirements,
make the corresponding adjustment. If you have
any questions regarding installation kits, consult
your Philips car audio dealer.
Caution
This unit is designed for negative ground• (earth) 12 V DC operation only.
Always install this unit in the car dashboard.
• Other locations can be dangerous as the rear
of the unit heats up during use.
To avoid short-circuit: before you connect,
• ensure that the ignition is off.
Ensure that you connect the yellow and red
• power supply leads after all other leads are
connected.
Ensure that all loose leads are insulated with
• electrical tape.
Ensure that the leads do not get caught under
• screws orin parts that will move (e.g. seat rail).
Ensure that all ground (earth) leads are run to
• a common ground (earth) point.
Use only the supplied mounting hardware for a
• safe and secure installation.
Improper fuses can cause damage or fire.
• When you need to change the fuse, consult a
professional.
fMP3 LINK
Connect external audio device.•
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Unlock the panel.•
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USB socket.•
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Turn on or off Maximizing volume.•
View clock.•
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Turn on or off Dynamic Bass Boost•
(DBB) sound.
Access to tuner auto store.•
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Start play.•
Pause or resume play.•
lRPT / SHUF
Access to repeat play.•
Access to random play.•
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Search for track/folder.•
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Tune for radio station.•
Skip/search for track.•
Fast forward/backward playback.•
oDISP
Display current status.•
pEQ / AUDIO
Select equalizer (EQ) setting.•
Access audio setting menu.•
qRESET
Restore default settings.•
rSD card slot
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1Green/black
strip
Left speaker (Rear)
2 White/black
strip
Left speaker (Front)
3 Gray/black
strip
Right speaker (Front)
4Purple/black
strip
Right speaker (Rear)
e Red Ignition key +12V DC
when ON/ACC
f Blue Motor/electric antenna
relay control lead/
Amplifier relay control
lead
gBlackGround
h Orange/
White
Illumination switch
i Yellow To the +12V car
battery which is
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Note on the power supply lead (yellow)
When you connect other devices to this•
system, ensure that the rating of the car
circuit is higher than the total fuse value
of all the connected devices.
Notes on speaker connection
Never connect speaker wires to the•
metal body or chassis of the car.
Never connect speaker wires with stripes•
to one another.
Connect wires: ISO male connectors
Caution
Ensure that all loose leads are insulated with• electrical tape.
Note
Consult a professional to connect CE131 as• instructed below.
1Connect the supplied male connector to
the unit.
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2Check the car’s wiring carefully and
connect them to the supplied male
connector.
Note
Risk of danger! Please consult a professional to• perform the below steps!
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Mount into the dashboard
1If the car does not have an on-board
drive or navigation computer, disconnect
the negative terminal of the car battery.
If you disconnect the car battery in•
a car that has an on-board drive or
navigation computer, the computer
may lose its memory.
If the car battery is not disconnected,•
to avoid short-circuit, ensure that the
bare wires do not touch each other.
2Ensure that car dashboard opening is
within these measurements:
3Remove the mounting sleeve with the
supplied disassembly tools.
183 mm
53mm
5mm
3Connect the antenna and amplifier as
illustrated, if applicable.
Connector Connect to
1 ANTENNA Antenna
2 FRONT LINE OUT
R (Socket)
Front right
speaker
3 FRONT LINE OUT
L (Socket)
Front left
speaker
4 REAR LINE OUT R
(Socket)
Rear right
speaker
5 REAR LINE OUT L
(Socket)
Rear left
speaker
6 OE REMOTE (Pink) OE Remote
7TELMUTING
(Orange)
To cellular
phone system
8 SUBWOOFER
(Blue)
Subwoofer
9 REAR AUX (Yellow) Aux right/left
Tip
The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors• depends on the type of vehicle you drive. Be
sure to make proper connections to prevent
damage to the unit.
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7Reconnect the negative terminal of the
car battery.
Attach the front panel
1Attach the trim plate.
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4Install the sleeve into the dashboard and
bend the tabs outward to fix the sleeve.
Note
If the unit is not fixed by sleeve but by the• supplied screws, skip this step.
5Place the supplied rubber cushion over
the end of the mounting bolt.
6Slide the unit into the dashboard until you
hear a click sound.
183 mm
53.5 mm
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4 Listen to radio
Tune to a radio station
1Press SOURCE repeatedly to select radio
mode.
2Press ZONE / repeatedly to select
band: [FM1], [FM2], [FM3], [AM1], or
[AM2] .
3Press and hold or to tune to a
radio station manually.
The radio station is broadcast.»
To search for a radio station»
automatically, press or .
Select tuner region
You can select suitable country/region of the
radio.
1Press SOURCE to select radio mode.
2Press MENU repeatedly until [AREA] is
displayed..
3Rotate to select:
[• EUR] (Western Europe)
[• RUS] (Russia)
[• ASI] (Asia Pacific)
[• USA] (United States)
[• LAT] (Latin America)
Select tuner sensitivity
To receive more radio stations or only
stations with strong signal, you can adjust the
tuner sensitivity.
1Press MENU repeatedly until [LOCAL] is
displayed.
2Insert the left side of the panel in the
chassis until it is correctly engaged.
3Press the right side of the panel until it is
locked into place.
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Turn on
To turn on the unit,
Press• .
To turn off the unit,
press and hold• until the unit is
turned off.
Set clock
1Press MENU repeatedly until current
time is flashed.
2Rotate to set hour.
3Press to confirm.
4Rotate to set minute.
5Press to confirm.
View clock
In any mode, press and hold MAX SOUND
until the clock is displayed.
Press any key to cancel the clock•
display.
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5 Play audio files
Play from USB
Note
Ensure that the USB device contains playable• music.
Insert the USB device
1Slide the USB socket cover marked
to the left.
2Insert the USB device into the USB
socket.
The unit starts to play from the USB»
device automatically.
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Remove the USB device
1Press to turn off the unit.
2Remove the USB device.
Insert a card
Note
This unit supports SD and SDHC cards.•
1Press to release the panel.
2Push the left side of the panel rightward,
then pull the panel towards you to
disengage it from the chassis.
2Rotate to select a setting:
• [LOCAL ON] (local on): Only
stations with strong signal can be
broadcast.
• [LOCAL OFF] (local off): Stations
with strong and weak signals can be
broadcast.
Store radio stations in
memory
You can store up to 6 stations in each band.
Store stations automatically
1In Radio mode, press and hold DBB until
[STORE - - -] is displayed.
2Press to confirm.
The six strongest stations of the»
selected band are saved in preset
channel automatically.
Store stations manually
1Tune to a station that you want to store.
(see ‘Tune to a radio station’ on page 12)
2Press a numeric button for 3 seconds.
The station is saved in the selected»
channel.
Tune to a preset station
1Press ZONE / to select band.
2Press the numeric button to select a
preset station.
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Search in other folder
1Press .
The name of the current folder is»
displayed.
2Rotate to navigate through all folders.
3Press to access the selected folder.
4Rotate to select a track in the folder.
5Press to start play.
Tip
To go back to upper level of a folder, press• .
View play information
During playing, press DISP repeatedly to view:
Track number and elapsed play time•
Folder•
File•
Album•
Artist•
Title•
Repeat play
1During play, press RPT.
»[REP] is displayed.
2Rotate to select a setting.
• [RPT TRK] (repeat one track): play
current track repeatedly.
• [RPT FLD] (repeat a folder): play all
tracks in the current folder repeatedly.
• [RPT ALL] (repeat all tracks): play all
tracks repeatedly.
Random play
You can play the tracks in random order:
1During play, press SHUF.
»[SHUF] is displayed.
3Insert the card into the card slot.
The unit starts playing from the card»
automatically.
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Remove the card
1Press to turn off the unit.
2Press the card until you hear a click
sound.
The card is now disengaged.»
3Remove the card.
Play options
To pause, press• .
To resume play, press• again.
To skip to the previous/next track, press•
/ .
To search backward/forward rapidly•
within the current track, press /
for 3 seconds.
Search for an MP3/WMA track
Search within the current folder
1Press .
The name of the current track is»
displayed.
2Rotate to select anther track in current
folder.
3Press to confirm.
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6 Adjust sound
Adjust volume
Tur n clockwise/counterclockwise to increase/
decrease volume.
Mute
You can turn off the sound of your audio.
During play, press .
To resume sound, press• again.
Turn Dynamic Bass Boost
(DBB) on/off
1Press DBB and the current setting is
displayed:
»[DBB ON] :The Dynamic Bass Boost
(DBB) function is on.
»[DBB OFF] :The DBB function is off.
2Press DBB again to change the DBB
setting.
Tunr on/off max sound
1Press
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The current setting displays»
»[MAX ON]:The maximum sound
(max sound) function is on.
»[MAX OFF]:The maximum sound
function is off.
2Press
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again to select an option.
2Rotate to select a setting:
• [SHUF FLD]: start random play for
all tracks in the current folder.
• [SHUF ALL]: start random play for
all tracks.
• [SHUF OFF]: turn off random play.
Connect external sound
source
1Connect the external sound source to
MP3 LINK socket with a 3.5 mm cable.
2Press SOURCE repeatedly until [MP3
LINK] is displayed.
3Operate the external component (refer
to the instructions supplied with the
external component).
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Other sound settings
You can also adjust the preset EQ / AUDIO
settings.
1Press EQ / AUDIO for 3 seconds.
2Press or repeatedly to select the
item to be adjusted:
• [BAS] (bass) range: -7 to +7.
• [TRE] (treble) range: -7 to +7.
• [BAL] (balance) range: 12L to 12R. (L
= left speaker, R = right speaker)
• [FAD] (fader) range: 12R to 12F. (R =
rear speaker, F = front speaker)
• [SUBW ON/OFF] (subwoofer): turn
on or off the subwoofer function.
3Rotate to select a value.
Select preset equalizer
1Press EQ / AUDIO.
Current Equalizer setting is displayed.»
2Press EQ / AUDIO again to select a
preset EQ setting:
• [FLAT] (flat)
• [POP] (pop)
• [USER] (user)
• [TECHNO] (techno)
• [ROCK] (rock)
• [CLASSIC] (classic)
• [JAZZ] (jazz)
• [OPTIMAL] (optimal)
Switch music listening zone
Philips’ innovative Zone technology enables
driver or passengers to enjoy music with the
best speakers balance and experience more
vivid spacial effect as the artist is intended to
create.You can switch the music listening zone
from driver to passengers for the best speaker
sound settings in car.
1Press ZONE.
The current setting is displayed.»
2Rotate to select a setting:
• [ZONE ALL]
• [FRONT -L] (Front left)
• [FRONT -R] (Front right)
• [FRONT]
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Turn demo mode on/off
1Press MENU.
2Press / repeatedly until [DEMO]
displays.
3Rotate to select a setting:
• [DEMO ON] : Turn on the demo
mode. When the unit is idle for
more than 10 seconds, all functions
are displayed.
• [DEMO OFF] : Turn off the demo
mode.
Dimmer
1Press MENU.
2Press or repeatedly until [DIMMER]
is displayed.
3Rotate to select a setting:
• [DIMMER HIGHT] (dimmer hight)
• [DIMMER LOW] (dimmer low)
Dance
You can turn on or off the spectrum on the
LCD display.
1Press MENU.
2Press or repeatedly until [DANCE]
is displayed.
3Rotate to select a setting:
• [DANCE ON] : Turn on the
spectrum.
• [DANCE OFF] : Turn off the
spectrum.
7 Adjust system
settings
Turn beep sound on/off
Each time you press a button, the unit beeps.
You can turn off/on this beep sound.
1Press MENU.
2Press or repeatedly until [BEEP] is
displayed.
3Rotate to select a setting:
• [BEEP ON]: Turn on the beep
sound.
• [BEEP OFF]: Turn off the beep
sound.
Select blackout setting
You can set the screen to turn off automatically
after the unit is idle for 10 or 20 seconds.
1Press MENU.
2Press / repeatedly until [BKO] is
displayed.
3Rotate to select a setting:
• [BKO 10 S] : Turn off the screen
automatically 10 seconds after last
operation.
• [BKO 20 S] : Turn off the screen
automatically 20 seconds after last
operation.
• [BKO OFF] : Never turn off the
screen.
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8 Additional
information
Detach the front panel
You can detach the front panel to deter theft.
1Press to release the panel.
2Push the left side of the panel rightward.
3Pull the panel towards you to disengage it
from the chassis.
4Store the panel in the supplied carry case
to protect it from dirt or damage.
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Replace fuse
If the fuse is damaged,
1Check the electric connection.
2Buy a fuse that matches the voltage of the
damaged fuse.
Rear Aux
1Press MENU.
2Press or repeatedly until [REAR
AUX] is displayed.
3Rotate to select a setting:
• [AUX] : Auxiliary audio input.
• [Telephone] : Telephone call input.
Note
To support telephone call with this unit,• connect TEL MUTING wire to your hands-
free kit and audio out jack to the REAR AUX
in jack of the unit.
Reset
You can reset the unit to its default setting.
1Detach the front panel.
2Press the reset button by using a ball-
point pen or a similar tool.
Preset adjustments such as preset»
channels and sound adjustments are
erased.
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RESET
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9 Product
information
Note
Product information is subject to change• without prior notice.
Power supply 12 V DC (11 V
- 16 V), negative
ground
Fuse 15 A
Suitable speaker
impedance
4 - 8
Maximum power output 45 W x 4 channels
Continuous power
output
22 W x 4 RMS (4
10% T.H.D.)
Pre-Amp output voltage 2.5 V
Aux-in level 500 mV
Dimensions (W x H
x D)
188 x 58 x 140
mm
Weight 0.8 kg
Radio
Frequency range
- FM
87.5 - 108.0 MHz (100kHz
per step in auto search and
50kHz per step in manual
search)
Frequency range
- AM (MW)
522 - 1620 KHz (9 kHz)
530 - 1710 kHz (10 kHz)
Usable sensitivity
- FM
8 μV
Usable sensitivity
- AM(MW) (S/N
= 20 dB)
30 μV
Compatible USB devices:
USB flash memory: USB 1.1 host•
with interface reading all speed
support (1.1, 2.0)
3Replace the fuse.
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Note
If the new fuse gets damaged again, there may• be an internal malfunction. Consult your Philips
dealer.
Remove the unit
You can remove the unit from the dashboard.
1Detach the front panel and the trim plate.
2Pull out the unit by using the disassembly
tools.
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10 Troubleshooting
Caution
Never remove the casing of this apparatus.•
To keep the warranty valid, never try to repair
the system yourself.
If you encounter problems when using this
apparatus, check the following points before
requesting service. If the problem remains
unsolved, go to the Philips web site (www.
philips.com/support).When you contact Philips,
ensure that your apparatus is nearby and the
model number and serial number are available.
No power or no sound.
Car engine is not on. Turn the car engine•
on.
Cable is not correctly connected. Check•
connections.
Fuse is burnt. Replace fuse.•
Volume is too low. Adjust volume.•
If the above solutions cannot help, press•
the RESET button.
Ensure that the track played is of a•
compatible format.
Noise in broadcasts.
Signals are too weak. Select other•
stations with stronger signals.
Check the connection of the car antenna.•
Change broadcast from Stereo to mono.•
Preset stations lost.
Battery cable is not correctly connected.•
Connect the battery cable to the terminal
that is always live.
Display show ERR-12
USB data error. Check the USB device.•
Display show ERR-3
USB/SD data error.•
USB flash players: USB 1.1 host with•
interface reading all speed support
(1.1, 2.0)
Memory cards (SD / SDHC)•
Supported formats:
USB or memory file format: FAT16,•
FAT32
MP3 bit rate (data rate): 32-320 Kbps•
and variable bit rate
WMA V4, V7, V8, V9 (L1, L2)•
ISO9660, Joliet•
Maximum title number: 512•
(depending on file name length)
Maximum album number: 255•
Supported sampling frequencies: 2•
kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Supported Bit-rates: 2~256 (kbps),•
variable bit rates
Directory nesting up to a maximum•
of 8 levels
Number of albums/ folders: CD•
maximum 99, USB maximum 199
Number of tracks/titles: maximum•
999
ID3 tag v2.0 or later•
File name in Unicode UTF8•
(maximum length 64 bytes)
Unsupported formats:
Empty albums: an empty album is an•
album that does not contain MP3/
WMA files, and is not be shown in
the display.
Unsupported file formats are•
skipped. For example, Word
documents (.doc) or MP3 files with
extension .dlf are ignored and not
played.
AAC, WAV, PCM audio files•
DRM protected WMA files (.wav,•
.m4a, .m4p, .mp4, .aac)
WMA files in Lossless format•
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11 Glossary
M
MP3
A file format with a sound data compression
system. MP3 is the abbreviation of Motion
Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio
Layer 3. With the MP3 format, one CD-R or
CD-RW can contain about 10 times more
data than a regular CD.
S
SD
Secure Digital. A type of memory card with a
flash memory.
SDHC
Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) is a
type of flash memory card based on the SDA
2.00 specification. The SDA 2.00 specification
enables SD cards to reach higher capacities
from 4GB to 32GB, and growing.
W
WMA (Windows Media Audio)
An audio format owned by Microsoft, is a
part of Microsoft Windows Media technology.
Includes Microsoft Digital Rights Management
tools, Windows Media Video encoding
technology, and Windows Media Audio
encoding technology.
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