Additionalformatiinformation

About audio files

Playable files

File extensions: MP3(.mp3), WMA(.wma)

Bit rate:

MP3: 8 kbps - 320 kbps

WMA: 32 kbps - 192 kbps

Sampling frequency:

MP3: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz,

22.05kHz, 16 kHz, 12 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 8 kHz WMA: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz

Variable bit rate (VBR) files. (The elapsed time for VBR files will not be displayed correctly.)

Unplayable files

MP3 files:

-encoded in MP3i and MP3 PRO format

-encoded in an inappropriate format

-encoded with Layer 1/2

WMA files:

-encoded in lossless, professional, and voice format

-not based upon Windows Media® Audio

-copy-protected with DRM

Files which include data such as AIFF, ATRAC3, etc.

Maximum number of characters for file/folder name

Varies depending on the format used (includes 4 extension characters—<.mp3> or <.wma>).

ISO 9660 Level 1 and 2: 64 characters

Romeo: 64 characters

Joliet: 32 characters

Windows long file name: 64 characters

Others

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

The search function works but search speed is not constant.

About USB device

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

You cannot connect a computer or portable HDD to the USB input terminal of the unit.

Connect only one USB device to the unit at a time. Do not use a USB hub.

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 cannot recognize a USB device whose rating is other than 5 V and exceeds 1 A.

This unit may not recognize a memory card inserted into the USB card reader.

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

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.

Operation and power supply may not work as intended for some USB devices.

The maximum number of characters for:

Folder names: 63 characters

File names: 63 characters

MP3 Tag: 60 characters

WMA Tag: 60 characters

This unit can recognize a total of 65 025 files, 255 folders (255 files per folder including folder without unsupported files), and of 8 hierarchies.

Cautions

Do not pull out and attach the USB device repeatedly while “READING” is shown on the display.

Electrostatic shock at connecting a USB device may cause abnormal playback of the device. In this case, disconnect the USB device then reset this unit and the USB device.

Do not leave a USB device in the car, expose to direct sunlight, or high temperature. Failure to do so may result in deformation or cause damages to the device.

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