Appendix

About Audio file

Playable Audio file 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.

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 to .

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.

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 or the iPhone connected with the iPod connection cable*

(optional accessory).

* Not supported model KCA-iP500.

Refer to the web site for connectable iPod and iPod connection cable.

www.kenwood.com/ipod/kca_ip/

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.

You cannot operate iPod if “KENWOOD” or “” displayed on 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 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.

About HD Radio (Optional)

When you connect an HD Radio, Tuner features of the unit are disabled and changed to HD Radio tuner features.

With the HD Radio tuner, you can use the similar functions of Tuner features. Refer to Tuner features for how to use the functions.

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