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Playable USB devices

This unit supports USB mass storage class USB devices (external hard disks, portable flash memory devices, digital audio players, etc.).

Folder layers

Max. 8 layers

 

 

Max. number of

1 000 folders

folders

 

 

 

Max. number

10 000 files (1 000 files for files not managed by rekordbox

of files

(Mac/Windows))

Supported file

FAT16, FAT32 and HFS+

systems

 

When there are many folders or files, some time may be required for loading.

Folders and files exceeding the limits cannot be displayed.

USB devices that cannot be used

!Optical disc type devices such as external DVD/CD drives, etc., are not supported.

!USB hubs cannot be used.

Cautions on using USB devices

!Some USB devices may not operate properly on this unit. Note that Pioneer will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of data recorded on USB devices resulting from connection to this unit.

!It may happen that, when a current above the allowable level is detected in this unit’s USB port, the [USB STOP] indicator flashes, the power supply to the USB device is cut off and communications with the USB device are interrupted. To restore normal operation, disconnect the USB device from this unit. Avoid reusing USB devices for which an excess current has been detected. If normal operation is not restored (if communications cannot be established) after the above procedure is performed, try turning off this unit’s power then turning it back on.

!If the USB device is split into multiple partitions, only the first parti- tion can be used.

!USB devices equipped with flash card readers may not operate.

!Depending on the USB device you are using, the desired perfor- mance may not be achieved.

!For devices formatted in MAC OS Extended (Journaled), the rekord- box (Mac/Windows) library information cannot be used.

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Playable music file formats

This unit supports music files in the formats shown below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type

File extension

Compatible formats

Bit depth

Bit rate

Sampling frequency

Encoding method

MP3

.mp3

MPEG-1

16 bit

32 kbps to

44.1 kHz

CBR, VBR

320 kbps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AAC

.m4a, .aac and .mp4

MPEG-4 AAC LC

16 bit

16 kbps to

44.1 kHz

CBR, VBR

320 kbps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WAV

.wav

WAV

16 bit

—

44.1 kHz

Uncompressed PCM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AIFF

.aif, .aiff

AIFF

16 bit

—

44.1 kHz

Uncompressed PCM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About MP3 files

About WAV and AIFF files

MP3 files can have a constant bit rate (CBR) or a variable bit rate (VBR).

File transfer via wireless LAN is not supported for WAV and AIFF files.

Both types of files can be played on this unit, but the search and super

 

fast search functions are slower with VBR files. If your priority is oper-

 

ability, we recommend recording MP3 files in CBR.

 

About AAC files

!AAC is the abbreviation of “Advanced Audio Coding”, a basic format of audio compression technology used for MPEG-2 and MPEG-4.

!The file format and extension of AAC data depends on the applica- tion used to create the data.

!On this unit, in addition to AAC files encoded with iTunes® and with the extension “.m4a”, files with the extensions “.aac” and “.mp4” files can also be played. However, AAC files that are copyright-protected, such as those purchased from the iTunes Store, cannot be played.

Also, depending on the version of iTunes in which the file was encoded, it may not be possible to play the file.

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