RCA RTD317 RTD317 Product Manual - Page 31
Additional Information, Compatible Formats
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Additional Information Compatible Formats However, depending on the condition of the CD-writer, computer and the disc used, you In order to ensure playback, discs must conform with DVD or CD standards. This unit may not play some recordings or files due to differences in may find that not all discs will play. When playing a CD-R disc, it is normal for the unit to take up to 20 seconds to recognize the EN disc before starting to play. recording formats, software used and disc types. If the disc is not recognized after a period of 20 seconds, remove the disc, and insert DVD-Video it again. Digital video discs - 12 cm, single or double sided, single or dual layer. DVDs are high density optical discs on which high quality picture and audio are recorded by means of digital signals. • Do not use its full capacity. • CD-Rs should be preferably used instead of CD-RWs (rewritable CDs) as, in certain cases, CD-RW playback may be faulty. • Use reliable, good-quality CD write software. DVD-R,DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW • Close all other applications on the Most DVD-R and DVD+R (one computer to ensure reliable CD-R recording only), DVD-RW and disc recording. DVD+RW discs (rewritable), depending on the DVD writer and discs used. Mp3 files Recordings using DVD-R and DVD-RW DVD+Rewritable CD-R and CD-RW discs containing discs must be made in Video DVD audio files in mp3 format. For CD- mode. Recordings using DVD+RW discs must R mp3 discs, please follow all the be made in accordance with the specifications recommendations for CD-R, along with the for DVD+RW discs with a 4.7 GB capacity. comments below: Audio CDs Audio CDs (12 cm). CD-R, CD-RW Most CD-R (one recording only) and CD-RW discs (rewritable). CD-Rs written during a multisession recording can be played, provided that the session has ended before the disc is played (depending on the write software). • Your mp3 files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET format. ISO 9660 format and Joliet mp3 files are compatible with Microsoft's DOS and Windows, as well as with Apple Mac. • Mp3 filenames should not exceed 8 characters, and should end with the ". mp3" extension. General name format: Title.mp3. When composing your title, use 10 characters or less, no spaces, and avoid the use of special characters including • The total number of files on a disc should be less than 400. • Use a decompression transfer rate of at least 128 kB/sec (kilobytes/second) when recording mp3 files. Sound quality with mp3 files basically depends on the rate of compression/ decompression you choose. Obtaining audio CD quality sound requires an analog/digital sampling rate, that is conversion to mp3 format, of at least 128 kB/sec and up to 160 kB/sec. Choosing higher rates, such as 192 kB/sec or more, only rarely produces even better sound quality. Conversely, files with sampling rates below 128 kB/sec will not play properly. 25