Flash memory (Optional)

SOURCE/j/r/ENT

Controlling Flash memory (Optional)

A Flash memory device may be connected to this unit. With flash memory connected, playback of files on the device is controlled from this unit.

The controls on this unit for flash memory operation are operative only when flash memory is connected.

Playing MP3/WMA/AAC Files with Flash memory (Optional)

If you connect flash memory containing MP3/WMA/AAC, you can play these files on this unit.

1 Press SOURCE/ to switch to the USB AUDIO mode.

The mode will change every time the button is pressed.

TUNER DISC USB AUDIO/iPod*1 AUX*2

TUNER

*1 Displayed only when the iPod/iPhone is connected. *2 Refer to “Using the Front AUX Input Terminal”

(page 16).

2 To pause playback, press / /ENT.

Pressing / /ENT again will resume the playback.

The root folder is displayed as “ROOT” in the Folder Name Search mode.

When a search is made in the USB mode, any song being played back will be stopped.

This unit plays back files on a flash memory device with the same controls and modes as playback of CDs containing MP3/WMA/AAC. For details, refer to “CD/ MP3/WMA/AAC” on pages 10 to 13.

Before disconnecting flash memory, be sure to change to another source or set to pause.

The playback time may not be correctly displayed when a VBR (Variable Bit Rate) recorded file is played back.

Flash Memory Connection (Optional)

Connect Flash memory

1 Open the cover of the USB Port.

2 Connect the flash memory directly to the USB port, or via the USB cable.

This unit USB Port

Flash memory

 

(Sold

 

Separately)

 

or

Flash memory

Cable (Sold

(Sold Separately)

Separately)

Remove Flash memory

1 Carefully, pull out the flash memory from the USB cable or the USB port.

2 Close the cover of the USB Port.

Change to a source other than the flash memory mode, then remove the flash memory. Removing it while listening could damage its data.

When removing flash memory, pull it out straight.

If the flash memory device is not recognized upon insertion, remove it and try again.

Route the USB cable away from other cables, etc.

After removing the flash memory, close the cover of the USB port to prevent dust or foreign objects from entering and causing a malfunction.

About MP3/WMA/AAC File for Flash Memory

Playing back MP3/WMA/AAC

MP3/WMA/AAC files are prepared, then stored to flash memory. This unit can recognize at most 100 folders (including root folder) and 100 files per folder stored. Playback may not be performed if the limitations described above are exceeded.

Do not make a file’s playback time more than 1 hour.

Media supported

This device can play back flash memory media.

Corresponding File Systems

This device supports FAT 12/16/32 for flash memory devices.

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Alpine CDE-121, 68-16909Z79-A owner manual Controlling Flash memory Optional, Flash Memory Connection Optional

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