USB

 

The USB connectivity enables you to record sound or music tracks

 

from various sources to MP3 format and store into the USB mass

 

storage device which can be played back. Typically, USB memory

ENGLISH

devices (bulk only transfer).

 

Connecting a USB mass storage device

 

 

 

 

Preparation

 

Before connecting any USB mass storage device to the unit, ensure

 

that the data stored therein has been backed up.

 

It is not recommended to use a USB extension cable. The device

 

connected via the cable will not be recognised by this unit.

USB enabled device

ESPAÑOL

(not included)

 

Playing a USB mass storage device

1 Reduce the volume and connect the USB mass storage device to the USB port.

ESPAÑOL

 

 

 

 

OR

 

2 Press [6 , USB] to start play.

 

Stop playback

Press [7 ] (stop) during play.

 

 

 

 

 

The current track will be memorised.

 

 

 

 

 

Press [6, USB] to resume play.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press [7 ] (stop) again to clear the position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pause play

Press [6, USB] during play.

 

 

 

 

 

Press again to resume play.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Skip tracks

Press [4 / 1] or [¡ / ¢], or turn

 

 

 

 

 

[TRACK] (\ page 9, “Basic play”).

 

 

 

 

 

OR

 

 

 

 

 

ESPAÑOL

 

 

 

 

Press the numeric buttons.

Skip album

Press [5/, ALBUM] to select the desired

 

 

 

 

 

 

album during play or when in stop mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Checking the USB status

ESPAÑOL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can check the available recording time of the USB device.

 

 

 

1

Press [6 , USB] and then [7 ] (stop).

 

2

Press [DISPLAY].

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shows the time is 10 minutes

Shows the time 20 hours

 

 

 

 

and 15 seconds

 

and 15 minutes

 

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Recording to a USB mass storage device

Panasonic will not be held responsible on the consumer’s action to record copyrighted music in the form of various audio fi les which results in copyright infringement.

Note:

This function does not work during any “RANDOM” mode selection.

Repeat mode will turn off when recording starts.

A new album is created each time you perform a recording. Depending on the memory, the album’s sequence may change once the recording has completed.

The recorded sound or music tracks are stored in a folder named “REC_DATA”.

All tracks are recorded to .mp3 format.

Basic recording

1 Connect the USB device.

2 Select the source to be recorded. Radio recording:

Tune in the station (\ page 11).

CD recording:

1)Insert the disc(s) you want to record. Press [6, CD] and then [7 ] (stop).

2)Prepare the desired disc recording mode.

Record

Program the tracks you want (\ page 10).

programmed

 

tracks

 

 

 

Record

Press [PLAY MODE] to select the desired

specifi c

mode (\ page 9).

tracks

 

 

 

Ensure the disc has stopped.

MUSIC PORT or AUX recording:

Connect and play the equipment (\ page 17).

3 Press [

¶¥8

, USB REC] to start recording.

 

“REC” is displayed and USB recording indicator blinks.

“REXXXXXX MAKING” is displayed, where “REXXXXXX” is the

folder’s name.

 

 

 

Stop recording

Press [7 ] (stop).

 

 

 

“WRITING” is displayed for a few second.

 

 

Pause recording

Press [¶¥8, USB REC].

 

 

 

“REC” blinks.

 

 

 

Press again to resume recording.

 

 

 

Note:

 

 

 

Pause can only be performed during

 

 

 

recording from the radio, music port or AUX

 

 

 

source (except in SYNCHRO mode). A track

 

 

 

mark (\ page 14) is inserted every time you

 

 

 

pause.

Erase a

 

 

(\ page 14)

recorded track

 

Note:

“RENAME” and “ALBUM” will be displayed when the system rearranges and renames the folders in ascending order.

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