Utility

The DN-S1200 offers the utilities described below.

DB Create:

A database is created on the external USB memory device connected to the DN-S1200. This makes it possible to search for MP3/WAV files on the DN-S1200.

Preset Data:

Saves the presettings along with data on a device and reads out the presettings. Selects the Power On Play playlist.

Memo Data:

This function allows you to store CD memo data onto and import the data from a device.

It can also be used to delete the internal CD memo data.

Memo Data:

This utility can be used to format the external USB memory device connected to the DN-S1200. It can also be used to restore the presettings and memo data to the factory defaults.

Utilitymode

1When in the standby or pause mode or when no file is selected, press and hold in the UTILITY button for at

least 1 second to enter the Utility mode.2Use the PARAMETERS knob to select the utility item.3Press the UTILITY button to turn the Utility mode off.

DB Create

A database is created on the external USB memory device connected to the DN-S1200. This makes it possible to search for MP3/WAV files on the DN-S1200.

NOTE

When a database has already been created on the external USB memory device, the database is reset. Playlists that have been created are also deleted.

Setting the Database Edit Mode

1At the top menu in the Utility mode, turn the PARAMETERS knob or Scratch disc and select “DB

Create”.

b This cannot be selected if no external USB memory device is connected.

2Press the PARAMETERS button again to enter. The “DB Create” list is displayed.

Creating Databases

1At the top menu in the DB Create, turn the PARAMETERS knob or Scratch disc select “Full

Create”.

The database creation mode is set.

2Confirm whether or not you want to create the database.

When “OK” is selected:

The database is created on the external USB memory device. The progress is displayed.

When “Cancel” is selected: The screen in step 1 reappears.

The database is not created on the external USB memory device. The screen returns to as it was in step 1.

Creating Temporary Databases

Use this procedure to create a database searchable by file name only.

This database can be created faster than a full database. bSearching using ID3 Tag data is not possible.

1At the top menu in the DB Create, turn the PARAMETERS knob or Scratch disc select “Temporary”.

2Confirm whether or not you want to create the database.

When “OK” is selected:

The temporary database is created on the external USB memory device. The progress is displayed.

When “Cancel” is selected:

The temporary database is not created on the external USB memory device. The screen returns to as it was in step 1.

NOTE

File name searching is not possible with iPods, so the temporary database cannot be used.

Specifications Utility Function Memo Operations Basic Playback Connections Started Getting

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