Appendix

About Audio file•Playable Audio file

AAC-LC (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma)

•Playable disc media CD-R/RW/ROM

•Playable disc file format

ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name.

•USB device Playable Model DPX503

•Playable USB device USB mass storage class

•Playable USB device file system

FAT16, FAT32

Although the audio files are complied with the standards listed above, the play maybe impossible depending on the types or conditions of media or device.

• Playing order of the Audio file

In the example of folder/file tree shown below, the files are played in the order from ① to ⑩.

CD () <<: Folder v vv: Audio file



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An online manual about audio files is put on the site, www.kenwood.com/audiofile/. On this online manual, detailed information and notes which are not written in this manual are provided. Make sure to read through the online manual as well.

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•In this manual, the word “USB device” is used for flash memories and digital audio players which have USB terminals.

•The word “iPod” appearing in this manual indicates the iPod connected with the iPod connection cable (optional accessory). The iPod connected with the iPod connection cable can be controlled from this unit. iPods that can be connected with the iPod connection cable are the iPod nano, Fifth Generation iPod, iPod classic, and iPod touch. Other iPods cannot be connected.

About USB device

•If you start playback after connecting the iPod, the music that has been played by the iPod is played first.

In this case, “RESUMING” is displayed without displaying a folder name, etc. Changing the browse item will display a correct title, etc.

•When the iPod is connected to this unit, “KENWOOD” or “✓” is displayed on the iPod to indicate that you cannot operate the iPod.

•When the USB device is connected to this unit, it can be charged up provided that this unit is powered.

•Install the USB device in the place where it will not prevent you from driving your vehicle properly.

•You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub and Multi Card Reader.

•Take backups of the audio files used with this unit. The files can be erased depending on the operating conditions of the USB device.

We shall have no compensation for any damage arising out of erasure of the stored data.

•No USB device comes with this unit. You need to purchase a commercially available USB device.

•When connecting the USB device, usage of the CA- U1EX (option) is recommended.

Normal playback is not guaranteed when a cable other than the USB compatible cable is used. Connecting a cable whose total length is longer than 5 m can result in abnormal playback.

About KENWOOD “Music Editor” of PC application

•“Music Editor” is recorded in the CD-ROM attached to this unit.

•Refer to the user’s manual recorded in the installation CD-ROM and Help of “Music Editor” for the operation method of “Music Editor”.

•The unit can play USB device created by “Music Editor”.

•Information about “Music Editor” upgrade is put on the site, www.kenwood.com.

About Satellite Radio tuner (Optional)

This unit supports Satellite Radio tuners which are released by SIRIUS and XM.

Refer to the instruction manual of Satellite radio tuner.

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