About mp3 files, About wma files, About aac files – Sony CDX-GT620U Manuel d'utilisation

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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

About AAC files

• AAC, which stands for Advanced Audio Coding,

is a music file compression format standard. It
compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/11*
of its original size.

• AAC tag is 126 characters.
• When naming an AAC file, be sure to add the file

extension “.m4a” to the file name.

• During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR

(variable bit rate) AAC file, elapsed playing time
may not display accurately.

* only for 128 kbps

Note
Playback of the following AAC files is not supported.
– lossless compression
– copyright-protected

About ATRAC files

ATRAC3plus format

ATRAC3, which stands for Adaptive Transform
Acoustic Coding3, is audio compression
technology. It compresses audio CD data to
approximately 1/10 of its original size.
ATRAC3plus, which is an extended format of
ATRAC3, compresses the audio CD data to
approximately 1/20 of its original size. The unit
accepts both ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format.
The characters for text information written by
SonicStage are displayed.

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.

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WARNING

Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of
in fire.

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