Yamaha CDX-97, Owner'S Manual

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What is MP3?

“MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3)” is a standard technology
and format for compressing an audio sequence into a small-
sized file. However, the original level of sound quality is
preserved during playback. Some MP3 discs have the ID3
tag information.
*  ID3 tag means the metadata recorded on the MP3 disc

such as the song title, artist name, etc.

Notes

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Depending on recording conditions such as recording software
settings, this unit may not be able to play back the disc or play
back files in the order they were recorded.

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This unit is compatible with a bit rate range of 32, 64, 96, 128,
160, 192, 256 or 320 kbps and variable bit encoded MP3 files.

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This unit is compatible with a sampling frequency of 44.1, or
48 kHz.

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The disc must be ISO9660 compatible.

What is WMA?

“WMA (Windows Media Audio)” is a Microsoft file format for
encoding digital audio files similar to MP3 though can
compress files at a higher rate than MP3.

Notes

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This unit is compatible with a bit rate range of 192 kbps or less
and variable bit encoded WMA files.

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This unit is compatible with a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz.

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The disc must be ISO9660 compatible.

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Copyright-protected WMA files can not be played back with
this unit.

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Automatic Peak Level Search Function

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CD Synchronized Recording

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Adjustable Display Brightness

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Remote Control Capability

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Optical Digital Output

(CDX-497 only)

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Coaxial Digital Output

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MP3, WMA Disc Playability

You can enjoy music discs with this unit. Since some disc
operations of this unit are limited to specific disc types, the
supported disc types are indicated using the icons shown
below. Each icon means that the operation is limited to the
corresponding disc type. For information on supported disc
standards and disc usage notes, refer to “NOTES ABOUT
DISCS” (page 22). Operations with no icon indicated are
available for all disc types.

SUPPORTED DISC TYPES

Music CD

About MP3 and WMA discs

You can play back MP3 and  WMA files recorded on a CD-
R or CD-RW with similar uses as a music CD. This unit
regards folders in the disc as albums, and files as tracks (as
shown below).

Root

Track (File)

Album (Folder)

MP3, WMA

Audio CD

Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA compact disc player.

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CD-R,CD-RW Disc Playability

(For details, refer to page 22.)

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CD-TEXT Data Display capability

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Program Play

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Random-Sequence Play

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Single Track/Entire Disc Repeat Play

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Automatic Spacing Function

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Track Programming Function Useful for

Recording Tracks Fitted onto Any Length

of Tape

FEATURES

MP3,WMA (CDX-497 only)

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