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•This unit can play back files recorded in VBR (variable bit rate).

Files recorded in VBR have a discrepancy in the elapsed time display, and do not show the actual elapsed time. In particular, this difference becomes noticeable after performing the search function.

•This unit cannot play back the following files:

–MP3 files encoded in MP3i and MP3 PRO format.

–MP3 files encoded in an inappropriate format.

–MP3 files encoded with Layer 1/2.

–WMA files encoded in lossless, professional, and voice format.

–WMA files which are not based upon Windows Media® Audio.

–WMA files copy-protected with DRM.

–Files which have data such as AIFF, ATRAC3, etc.

•The search function works but search speed is not constant.

Playing MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV tracks from a USB device

•Connecting a USB device automatically changes the source to “USB.”

•While playing from a USB device, the playback order may differ from the one from other players.

•This unit may be unable to play back some USB devices or some files due to their characteristics or recording conditions.

•Depending on the shape of the USB devices and connection ports, some USB devices may not be attached properly or the connection might be loose.

•When connecting a USB mass storage class device, refer also to its instructions.

•When connecting with a USB cable, use the USB 2.0 cable.

•Connect one USB mass storage class device to the unit at a time. Do not use a USB hub.

•You can connect two types of USB device to this unit—MTP device and Mass storage class device. If you connect an MTP device featuring “USB digital media streaming” to this unit, you can play back the WMA-DRM10 (Digital Right Management) files purchased through the music distributing web sites, through this unit.

•This unit is compatible with the USB Full-Speed.

•If the connected USB device does not have the correct files, “No File” appears.

•This unit can show ID3 Tag (Version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, or 2.4) for MP3 and WMA/AAC/WAV Tag.

•This unit can play back MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV files meeting the conditions below:

MP3:

–Bit rate: 32 kbps — 320 kbps (MPEG-1) 8 kbps — 160 kbps (MPEG-2)

–Sampling frequency:

48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz (for MPEG-1) 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16 kHz (for MPEG-2)

WMA:

–Bit rate: 5 kbps — 320 kbps

–Sampling frequency: 8 kHz — 48 kHz

–Channel: 1 ch/2 ch

AAC:

–Bit rate: 16 kbps — 320 kbps

–Sampling frequency: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz

–Channel: 1 ch/2 ch

WAV:

–Bit rate: Linear PCM at 705 kbps and 1 411 kbps

–Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz

–Channel: 1 ch/2 ch

•This unit can play back MP3 files recorded in VBR (variable bit rate).

•The maximum number of characters for folder and file names is 25 characters; 128 characters for MP3/ WMA/AAC/WAV Tag.

•This unit can recognize a total of 20 000 files and 2 000 folders (999 files per folder). However, the display can shows until 9 999 folders/files.

•The unit cannot recognize a USB mass storage class device whose rating is other than 5 V and exceeds 500 mA.

•USB devices equipped with special functions such as data security functions cannot be used with the unit.

•Do not use a USB device with 2 or more partitions.

•This unit may not recognized a USB device connected through a USB card reader.

•This unit may not play back files in a USB device properly when using a USB extension cord.

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