For example: Searching by Artist name
The following example explains how an ARTISTS search is performed. Another search mode can be used for the same operation, although the hierarchy differs.
Searching by artist name
1 Touch [ 
].
The search mode is activated, and the search list screen appears.
•Touching [ 
] for at least 2 seconds will return to last search mode.
2 Touch [ 
] of ARTISTS.
The ARTISTS search screen is displayed.
3 Select the desired artist.
To play back the artist directly
1Touch [
] next to the artist’s name.
All songs of the selected artist are played back.
To search for the album of an artist
1Touch [ 
] of the selected artist.
The ALBUMS search screen of the selected artist is displayed.
2Touch [
] next to the desired album’s name.
All songs of the selected album are played back.
To search for a song in the album of an artist
1Touch [ 
] of the desired album in “To search for the album of an artist” in step 2.
The SONGS search screen of the selected album is displayed.
2Touch [
] next to the desired song’s name. The selected song is played back.
•Touching [
] of ALL will play back all songs in the list when you are in a hierarchy with an asterisk “*” (see table on the previous page).
•Touching [ 
] of ALL will display the search list in the next hierarchy.
•When search is made during M.I.X. play, the M.I.X. play mode will be cancelled.
•In search mode, you can jump to an assigned position by touching the direct search bar for quick search. For details, refer to “Direct Search Function” (page 60).
•In the search mode, you can scroll the list one chapter*1 at a time by touching [
] or [ 
].
*1 Titles are listed alphabetically, and can be skipped every 200 titles with the same beginning alphabetical character. If there are fewer than 200 titles, titles beginning with the next alphabetical character are selected. e.g. press [ 
] switch to the section begin with alphabet B from A.
Selecting Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/ Composer
Playlist/Artist/Album/Genre/Composer can be easily changed.
For example, if you listen to a song from a selected album, the album can be changed.
Touch [ 
] or [ 
] to select the desired Playlist/Artist/ Album/Genre/Composer.
•If search selection mode is not activated, a SONGS search is not possible.
•If an album is selected from an artist search, the album can be searched.
•During shuffle (M.I.X.) playback, this operation is not possible.
Select the desired Folder (Folder up/ down)
If you listen to a file from a selected folder, the folder can be changed.
Touch FOLDER [ 
] or [ 
] to select the folder.
Creating the playlist from the Artist/ Album information of the current song
When a song is played back, a playlist about all the songs with the same Artist or Album stored in the USB memory or portable audio player can be created.
1 Touch [P1/2] when a song is played back.
The function guide changes.
2 Touch [X-RPT ARTIST] or [X-RPT ALBUM] to create the playlist.
•According to the artist/album information of the current song, a playlist about all the songs with the same artist/album of the BANK are made into a playlist, which then starts to play back.
About MP3/WMA/AAC File of USB Memory
Playing back MP3/WMA/AAC
MP3/WMA/AAC files are prepared, then stored to a USB memory. Or, synchronize an MP3/WMA file using Windows Media Player (Ver. 10 or 11), and then forward to the Portable audio player. This unit can recognise at least 256 folders (including root folder) and 10000 files per folder stored in USB memory. Playback may not be performed if a USB memory/ Portable audio player exceeds the limitations described above. Do not make a file’s playback time more than 1 hour.
Media supported
This device can play back USB memory/Portable audio player media.
Corresponding File Systems
This device supports FAT 12/16/32 for USB memory device/ Portable audio player.