Onkyo TX-8050 instruction manual Using the USB/Network Device, Playing the USB Device

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Using the USB/Network Device—Continued

Playing the USB Device

This section explains how to play music files from a USB device (e.g., USB flash drives and MP3 players).

See also: “Network/USB Features” (page 34).

USB port

USB MODE

￿, ￿, ￿, ￿, ￿, ￿, ￿

REPEAT RANDOM

￿, ￿, ENTER

1

Press [USB] button to select the “USB”

 

input.

 

 

2

Plug your USB device into the receiver’s

 

USB port.

 

The USB appears in the display. It will flash if the

 

receiver cannot read the USB device.

 

 

3

Press [ENTER].

 

A list of the device’s contents appears. To open a

 

folder, use []/[] to select it, and then press

 

ENTER.

 

 

4

Use []/[] to select a music file, and press

 

[ENTER] or [] to start playback.

• To stop or pause playback, press [] or [], respectively.

• To select the next song, press []. To select the beginning of the current song, press []. To select the previous song, press [] twice.

• To fast forward the current song, press []. To fast reverse the current song, press [].

• To switch the repeat mode, press [REPEAT]. To switch the random mode, press [RANDOM].

Tip:

You can also use the receiver’s [MENU], [/], [] or [] buttons as follows.

[MENU]: Hold down to move to the top menu.

[/]:

Start playback / Pause playback

[]:

Select the beginning of the current song

[]:

(hold down to fast reverse)

Select the next song (hold down to fast

 

forward)

 

 

Notes:

•If the media you connect is not supported, the message “No Storage” will appear on the display.

•If you connect a USB hard disk drive to the receiver’s USB port, we recommend that you use its AC adapter to power it.

•The receiver supports USB MP3 players that support the USB Mass Storage Class standard, which allows USB devices to be connected to computers without the need for special drivers or software. Note that not all USB MP3 players support the USB Mass Storage Class standard. Refer to your USB MP3 player’s instruction manual for details.

•Protected WMA music files on an MP3 player cannot be played.

•Onkyo accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the loss or damage to data stored on a USB device when that device is used with the receiver. We recommend that you back up your important music files beforehand.

•MP3 players containing music files that are managed with special music software are not supported.

•Operation is not guaranteed for all USB devices, which includes the ability to power them.

•Do not connect your USB device via a USB hub. The USB device must be connected directly to the receiver’s USB port.

•If the USB device contains a lot of data, the receiver make take a while to read it.

•USB devices with security functions cannot be played.

•Do not disconnect the USB device or USB cable that comes with iPod/iPhone to the USB port at the front of the receiver, while the message “Connecting...” appears on the display.

•If you connect an iPod or iPhone to the USB port on this device, no sound will be output from the headphones jack.

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Contents TX-8050 Avis Important Safety InstructionsPower PrecautionsPreventing Hearing Loss Caution Batteries and Heat Exposure WarningPrecautions FeaturesClean Design Aluminum Front Panel Network Capability IPod/iPhone*1 Digital Direct Connection viaContents Aiming the Remote Controller Supplied AccessoriesFront Panel Getting to Know the ReceiverDisplay Getting to Know the ReceiverRear Panel Using the Remote Mode buttons Remote ControllerSpeaker Connection Precautions Connecting the ReceiverConnecting the Speaker Cables Strip about 5/8 15 mmConnecting a Power Amplifier Connecting the ReceiverConnecting a Powered Subwoofer Change the impedance value to 4 Ω using Configuring the Speaker ImpedancePress the Setup button on the remote Controller to complete the settingTips Connecting AntennasConnecting AV components Connecting Your ComponentsAbout AV Connections AV Cables and JacksHow to record a video source Connecting Your ComponentsSystem On/Auto Power On Connecting Onkyo  ComponentsRemote Control Direct ChangeConnecting the Power Cord Connecting a Recording ComponentChanging the Input Display Turning On the ReceiverTurning On and Standby Using Headphones Muting the Receiver remote controller onlyPress the remote controller’s Muting button Enjoying Audio SourcesUsing the Sleep Timer remote controller only Setting the Display BrightnessUsing the Tone and Balance Controls Enjoying Audio SourcesEnjoying the Pure Audio Sound Selecting the Listening ModeRecording the Input Source RecordingRecording Audio and Video from Separate Sources Prepare the recorderListening to AM/FM Stations Press the Tuning  or  buttonListening to the Radio Tuning into Stations by Frequency Presetting AM/FM StationsPress the remote controller’s D.TUN button Listening to the RadioName Edit Switching the DisplayLeft/Right SpaceRDS Program Types PTY Using RDS European model onlyWhat is RDS? Listening to Traffic News TP Displaying Radio Text RTFinding Stations by Type PTY Playing Music Files on the iPod/iPhone Using the USB/Network DeviceConnecting the iPod/iPhone Directly to the USB Port Playing the USB Device Using the USB/Network DeviceListening to vTuner Internet Radio Listening to the Internet RadioListening to Other Internet Radio Press NET buttonPlaying Music Files on a Server Registering Presets*1Start your computer or media server Press NET Use / to select DLNA, and press EnterWindows Media Player 12 Setup Windows Media Player 11 SetupUsing Remote Playback Remote PlaybackSelect the receiver from right-click menu Adjusting the VolumeOn Windows Media Player 12, right-click on music file Connecting to the Network Network/USB FeaturesNetwork Requirements Server RequirementsUSB Device Requirements Network/USB FeaturesSupported Audio File Formats About DlnaUP-A1 Dock Using the Onkyo DockIPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock RI Dock IPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo DockControlling Your iPod/iPhone Extended mode Standard mode Dock Controlling Other ComponentsChanging the Advanced Setup Settings Advanced SetupExample Intelli volume setting procedure Intelli VolumeAdvanced Setup Menu Advanced SetupSource Setup Hardware SetupNetwork Setup Zone2 SetupVersion Firmware UpdateReceiver Via NET Via USBZone 2 Out Settings Connecting ZonePress the Setup button ZoneTobutton.turn off Zone 2, press the Zone 2 OFF Using ZoneMuting Zone Adjusting the Volume of ZoneChecking the Source Selected for Zone Followed by the  buttonEffective Sensor Layout If Remote Controller Signal Does Not Reach Other ComponentsMaking Sensor Connections Example for the main roomUpdate procedure Firmware UpdateUpdating the Firmware via Network Before you startUpdating the Firmware via USB Firmware UpdateTroubleshooting Select the USB input source Errors during an update via USBAmericas Europe China, Hong KongPower TroubleshootingAudio VideoUP-A1 Dock for iPod/iPhone TroubleshootingRecording ZoneOthers USB Device PlaybackAmplifier Section SpecificationsVideo Section Tuner SectionMemo En-56
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