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About MP3
Supported formats
– MP3PRO, MP3
– ISO9660, Joliet, Multisession
– Supported sampling frequencies : 16, 22.05,
24, 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)
– Supported Bit-rates of MP3 disc are:
32–256 (kbps) and variable bit-rate
Making your own MP3-CD
1 Copy the music from your own Digital Audio
CDs or download legal MP3 music from the
Internet.
2 Record (“burn”) the music on a CD-R(W) disc
with your home PC. Make sure to use a
recording speed not faster than indicated on the
CD-R(W) and avoid running other programs
simultaneously on your PC during the recording
process.
Sound Quality
Take note that MP3-CD compilations should
best contain only MP3 tracks (.mp3).
To achieve a good MP3 quality, a bit rate
of 128 kbps or higher is recommended.
About MC-i250
Philips Streamium MC-i250 is a wireless
broadband internet audio system. It is compliant
with the IEEE 802.11B specification, which is,
known under the name WiFi™. WiFi™ is the
leading wireless industry standard for broadband
networking, and delivers, depending on your
environment, bandwidth of up to 11 Mbps over
distances up to 100 meters.
MC-i250 allows you to enjoy the massive
benefits of broadband entertainment in locations
of your house which do not have a wired
network connection. MC-i250 has its own MAC
address and needs its own IP address to operate
properly.
General requirements :
for Online music services
– Ethernet-based broadband Internet access
(cable/DSL).
– Working e-mail address.
Note:
– Please consult your Internet Service Provider on
the feasibility of connecting multiple devices to your
Internet connection.
for PC Link
– PC within the same network as MC-i250
(IP addresses of PC and set have to be in
same subnet).
– PC Link software installed (can be
downloaded from “http://My.Philips.com”).
Useful tips to help you get the best
wireless performance
– The best place to put your wireless access
point is as close as possible to the center of the
area that you want to cover.
– Position your wireless access point’s
antenna(s) vertically.
– Keep antenna(s) away from large metal
objects to avoid interference.
– Avoid placing MC-i250 directly under the
wireless access point.
– Refer to the signal bar strength indication
(from ‘Wireless information’) to locate the best
position for placing the MC-i250.