Panasonic SAAK330 SAAK230 User Guide - Page 6

Disc information Disc selection This unit can play MP3 and CD-DA (digital audio) format audio CD-R and CD-RW that have been finalized (a process that enables CD-R/CD-RW players to play audio CD-R and CD-RW) upon completion of recording. It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condition of the recording. Disc type Audio CD Logo Indication used in instructions CD CD-R/RW - CD MP3 (Depending on the recording format A see above) Note about using a DualDisc The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so play may not be possible. xxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx xx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xx xxxxxxxxxx Do not: • use irregularly shaped discs. • attach extra labels and stickers. • use discs with labels and stickers that are coming off or with adhesive exuding XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX from 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 damage Always observe the following points: • Load only 1 disc on the tray. • Always stop the changer before loading or changing discs. Do not change 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 power supply cord from the household AC outlet during disc changing operation. MP3 information This 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 unit Disc format Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats). File format MP3 files must have the extension ".MP3" or ".mp3". To play in a certain order Prefix the folder and file names with 3-digit Example: root numbers in the order you want to play them. 001 Files may not be recorded in numbered order if the prefixes have different numbers of digits. For 001.mp3 002.mp3 example: 1track.mp3, 2track.mp3, 10track.mp3. 003.mp3 However, some writing software may also 002 cause recording to occur in a different order. MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia. 001.mp3 003 002.mp3 003.mp3 004.mp3 001.mp3 002.mp3 003.mp3 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 a number of sessions: • If the first session contains MP3 recordings, the unit will play from the MP3 made in that session till the session before the first CD-DA recordings. • If the first session contains CD-DA recordings, the unit will play only the recordings made in that session. The subsequent sessions will be ignored. • Some MP3 may not be played due to the condition of the disc or recording. • Recordings will not necessarily be played in the order you recorded them. • Lower case letters will be displayed as upper case. Discs Basic play Pause Press [:/J, CD] during play. Press again to resume play. [:/J, CD] Skip/Search Press [g/REW/3] or [f/FF/4] to skip. MP3 Display when skipping in stop mode (example): AK330 AK333 AK230 Current track Current album • During random play (A page 7), you cannot skip to tracks already played. 6 RQT7790 CD Hold down during play or pause to search. • During program play (A page 8), or random play (A page 7), you can search only within the track. 1 Press [c, OPEN/CLOSE] to open the 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 close the tray. AK330 AK333 Current disc indicator CD MP3 AK230 AC IN POWER REW DISP DEMO REC TUNER BAND AUX DECK1 CD TAPE FF STOP DECK 1/2 DECK2 CD DIRECT PLAY 1 2 3 4 5 3 Press [1]-[5] to play the disc. You can also press [:/J, CD] if the current disc is your desired disc. [1] - [5] Stop Press [L, STOP] during play. MP3 Display when in the stop mode (example): "MP3": Indicates the disc contains MP3 files AK330 AK333 AK230 Total number Total number of albums of tracks