Notes

About Audio files

Playable Audio file

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

Playable AAC file

".m4a" file encoded by AAC-LC format. Transfer bit rate: 16–320 kbps Sampling frequency: 16 – 48 kHz

Playable MP3 file

MPEG 1/2 Audio Layer 3 file Transfer bit rate: 8–320 kbps Sampling frequency: 8 – 48 kHz

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 –192 kbps

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 KCA-iP300V

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 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.

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 .

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



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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.

In this manual, the word "USB device" is used for flash memories and digital audio players which work as mass- storage-class devices.

"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 KCA-iP300V are iPod nano and iPod with video. If you connect an iPod with commercially available USB cable, it is treated as a mass storage class device.

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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