Media player - compatible file formats
The media player can play back a variety of file types and is compatible with the formats in the following tables.
Compatible file formats for CD/DVD discs
Note
Dual format, double-sided discs (DVD Plus, CD-DVD format) are thicker than regular CD discs and therefore playback cannot be guaranteed and malfunction may arise.
If a CD contains a mixture of MP3 and CDDA tracks, all MP3s will be ignored.
| Audio format | CD audio, mp3, wma, aac, m4a |
| Video format | DVD Video |
Compatible file formats via USB connection
Audio and video files in the following table are supported by the system for playback via the USB connection.
| Audio format | mp3, mp4, wma, aac, m4a, m4b |
| Video format | – |
Audio specifications for MP3 file format
Audio specifications for .wma file format
For the file to be played back, the following criteria must be met:
| WMA version | 8.x, 9.x, 10.x, Pro |
Audio specifications for .aac file format
For the file to be played back, the following criteria must be met:
| Audio format | MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 |
| Audio sampling rate | 8-96 kHz |
| Audio channels (ch) | 1ch and 2ch |
Audio specifications for .wav file format
An iPod can be used to play back the .wav file format.
For the file to be played back, the following criteria must be met:
| Audio sampling rate | Up to 44.1 kHz |
| Audio channels (ch) | 1ch and 2ch |
| Audio bit rate | 16 kbps for 1ch |
The .wav file format also supports the PCM format.