Panasonic CQ-DP171U MP3 CD Player

$231.95

MP3 Playback: This unit will play MP3 files that have been recorded on CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW discs using any of the following formats: ISO 9660 Level 1, ISO 9660 Level 2, Joliet, Romeo, and Apple Extension to ISO 9660. The files can be recorded with fixed bit rate or variable bit rate compression. The CQ-DP171U is compatible with bit rates from 16kbps to 256kbps. ID3 tags are not supported, but the file names can be displayed. Each recorded disc can have a maximum of 8 trees and 254 files/folders. The following functions are available during MP3 playback:

• Folder Skip (forward and backward)
• File Skip (forward and backward)
• Audible File Search (forward/reverse)
• Direct Folder Selection: using the supplied remote control, you can directly access folders
• File Random Play: allows you to play the files in all the folders in random order
• Folder Random Play: allows you to play the files in the current folder in random order
• File Scan Play: plays the first 10 seconds of each file in all the folders
• Folder Scan Play: plays the first 10 seconds of the first file in each folder
• File Repeat Play: allows you to repeat the current file
• Folder Repeat Play: allows you to repeat the current folder

Multi-Stage Noise Shaping: This technology helps prevent zero-cross distortion and non-linear distortion. It requantizes the CD data, "shaping" it to move digital noise out of the audible range. Pulse width modulation (PWM) then reconstructs the analog waveform with true precision.

Anti-Shock Floating Mechanism: To help assure high signal reading accuracy, the optical deck of this unit is mounted on the chassis via three silicone/rubber dampers, creating a floating suspension. Panasonic uses a side-mounting system to resist horizontal as well as vertical vibrations.

1-Bit 4-DAC System: This unit uses four 1-bit digital-to-analog converters.

Alphatuner V: The tuner is designed to help suppress multi-path distortion and reduce the problem of radio signal reflections in metropolitan areas. It also features increased sensitivity for weak signal areas.

Direct Track Selection: Using the supplied remote control, you can directly access tracks.

Anti-Volume Blast Circuit: When the power is switched off and on again, the volume slowly rises to the previous level. The anti-volume blast circuit will not work when the volume level is set lower than position 20 on the display.

Changer Controls

Functions:

• Disc Selection (forward/reverse)
• Track Selection (forward/reverse)
• Audible Track Search (forward/reverse)
• Direct Disc Selection: using the supplied remote control, you can directly access discs
• Track Random Play: allows you to play the tracks on all the loaded discs in random order
• Disc Random Play: allows you to play the tracks on the selected disc in random order
• Track Scan Play: plays the first 10 seconds of each track on the selected disc
• Disc Scan Play: plays the first 10 seconds of the first track on each disc in the changer
• Track Repeat Play: allows you to repeat the current track
• Disc Repeat Play: allows you to repeat the current disc

Remote Control

Cosmetics: The top of the remote is silver with blue button accents and some of the button labels are white. The sides and back of the remote are black.

Buttons:

• Power/Source: allows you to select the source and turn the system on and off
• Menu/Select: allows you to select the audio mode and turn scrolling on and off
• Volume Up/Down: allows you to adjust the volume and the audio mode settings
• Mute: attenuates the audio output
• Number/#: when used in combination with the number keys, this button allows you to directly access tracks, folders, and discs
• Numeric Buttons (0-3, 4/RAND, 5/SCAN, 6/REP, 7/<<, 8, 9/>>): these buttons allow you to directly access the tuner presets. When used in combination with the Number/# button, the numeric buttons allow you to directly access tracks, folders, and discs. In CD mode, the 4/RAND button cycles through the random play modes, the 5/SCAN button cycles through the scan play modes, and the 6/REP button cycles through the repeat play modes. The 7/<< and 9/>> buttons are used for station tuning and track selection
• Band/Set/Pause: in tuner mode, this button allows you to select the band. In CD mode, this button allows you to pause CD playback.
• Display: allows you to cycle through the display settings

Dimensions: L=3.403", W=1.597", D=0.262"