Notes
About Audio files
•Playable Audio file
•Playable AAC file
".m4a" file encoded by
•Playable MP3 file
MPEG 1/2 Audio Layer 3 file Transfer bit rate:
•Playable WMA file
The file in accordance with Windows Media Audio (Except for the file for Windows Media Player 9 or after which applies the new functions)
Transfer bit rate: 48
Sampling frequency: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
•Limitation of structure for the file and the folder
Maximum number of files per playlist: 7000
•Playable USB device
USB mass storage class, iPod with
•Playable USB device file system FAT16, FAT32
•About the Connection of the USB device
If an extension cable is needed for USB device connection, usage of the
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.
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.
USB () <<: Folder v vv: Audio file
v
v
v v
v.
Audio files are played in the order the files are written. You can specify the order of playback by numbering files in a folder and writing them by folder.
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•In this manual, the word "USB device" is used for flash memories and digital audio players which work as mass-
•"iPod" in this manual refers to iPod connected with KCA- iP300V (Optional accessory). iPod connected with KCA- iP300V can be controlled from this unit. iPods that can be connected to
•For the supported formats and types of USB device, refer to www.kenwood.com/usb/.
•Attach the correct extension for the Audio file (AAC: ".M4A",
MP3: ".MP3", WMA: ".WMA")
•Do not attach the extensions to files other than the Audio file. If the extension is attached, the file, which is not the Audio file, will play and outputs a loud noise, causing damage to the speaker.
•The files with copy protection cannot be played.
•The unit may not be compatible with upgrade of compression format standard and additional specifications.
•File/Folder name is the number of the characters including the extensions.
•This unit can display the following versions of MP3 ID3 tag: version 1.0/ 1.1/ 2.2/ 2.3
•AAC ID3 Tag cannot be displayed.
•Contact the sales agent as to whether your USB device conforms to the USB mass storage class specs.
•Using an unsupported USB device can result in abnormal playback or display of the audio file.
Even if you use the USB device conforming to the above specs, audio files cannot be played normally depending on the type or condition of the USB device.
•Do not leave the USB device in the vehicle for a long time. It can deform or damage due to direct sunlight, high temperature, etc.
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