Playback Order Of Mp3/Wma Files; About Mp3 Files; About Wma Files; About Ipod - Sony CDX-GT44IP Mode D'emploi

Playback order of MP3/WMA files

MP3/WMA

About MP3 files

• MP3, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3, is
a music file compression format standard. It
compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/10
of its original size.
• ID3 tag versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 apply to
MP3 only. ID3 tag is 15/30 characters (1.0 and
1.1), or 63/126 characters (2.2, 2.3 and 2.4).
• When naming an MP3 file, be sure to add the file
extension ".mp3" to the file name.
• During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR
(variable bit rate) MP3 file, elapsed playing time
may not display accurately.
Note
If you play a high-bit-rate MP3, such as 320 kbps,
sound may be intermittent.

About WMA files

• WMA, which stands for Windows Media Audio,
is a music file compression format standard. It
compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/22*
of its original size.
• WMA tag is 63 characters.
• When naming a WMA file, be sure to add the file
extension ".wma" to the file name.
• During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR
(variable bit rate) WMA file, elapsed playing time
may not display accurately.
* only for 64 kbps
Note
Playback of the following WMA files is not supported.
– lossless compression
– copyright-protected

About iPod

This unit can be used with the dock connector type
Folder
iPod, iPod photo, iPod mini and iPod nano with the
(album)
following software versions. All other versions
MP3/WMA file
earlier than listed are not guaranteed.
(track)
– Third-generation iPod: Ver.2.3.0
– Fourth-generation iPod: Ver.3.1.1
– Fifth-generation iPod: Ver.1.2
– iPod photo: Ver.1.2.1
– iPod mini: Ver.1.4.1
– First-generation iPod nano: Ver.1.3
– Second-generation iPod nano: Ver.1.1
(video function of fifth-generation iPod and
photo function of iPod photo are not supported).
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.

Maintenance

Replacing the lithium battery of the
card remote commander
Under normal conditions, the battery will last
approximately 1 year. (The service life may be
shorter, depending on the conditions of use.)
When the battery becomes weak, the range of the
card remote commander becomes shorter. Replace
the battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery. Use
of any other battery may present a risk of fire or
explosion.
Notes on the lithium battery
• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.
Should the battery be swallowed, immediately
consult a doctor.
• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good
contact.
• Be sure to observe the correct polarity when
installing the battery.
• Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of
in fire.
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