Playing Back Files of a USB Device

You can play audio files (MP3/WMA/AAC files)/JPEG image files/video files (DivX/ MPEG4 video files) stored in a USB device such as the digital music player or USB storage media (not supplied) by connecting the USB device to the unit.

For a list of USB devices that can be connected to the unit, see “Playable USB Devices” (supplement).

The audio formats that can be played back by the system are MP3/WMA/AAC files* only.

*Files with copyright protection (Digital Rights Management) cannot be played by the system.

Note

•The system cannot play WMA/AAC files on a DATA CD/DATA DVD.

About playable USB devices

•Do not use USB devices other than these USB devices. Operation of models not listed here is not guaranteed.

•Operation may not always be ensured even when using these USB devices.

•Some of these USB devices may not be available for purchase in certain areas.

•During playback or transferring of files, there is a small possibility that these operations may be stopped due to excess static buildup in the system or the USB device. In this case, remove the USB device and reconnect it, then retry the operation from the beginning.

•When formatting a USB device, be sure to do so using the device itself, or dedicated formatting software for the device. Otherwise, you may be unable to properly transfer from the USB device to this system.

•Some files supported by the Walkman® are not supported by this system.

•When connecting a Walkman® to the system, be sure to connect after the display “Creating

Library” or “Creating Database” on the Walkman® has disappeared.

•When transferring music to a Walkman® using “Media Manager for WALKMAN,” be sure to transfer in MP3 format. For details, refer to the

operating manual supplied with the Walkman®.

Connecting the USB device

USB device

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until

“USB” appears in the front panel display.

2 Connect a USB device (digital music player or USB storage media) to the (USB) port.

When you connect the USB device, “READING” appears in the front panel display until the system reads all data of the USB device.

Note

•Do not forcibly insert the USB device, as this may cause the device to be damaged.

•Do not connect any devices or objects other than a USB device.

•It may take about 10 seconds before “READING” appears in the front panel display depending on the type of the USB device.

To remove the USB device1 Press x to stop playback.2 Press [/1 to turn off the system. 3 Remove the USB device.Notes on the USB device

•The system can play back up to 200 folders, including albums (folders) that do not contain audio files and JPEG image files. When more than 200 folders are in the USB device, folders that are recognized by the system differ depending on the folder configuration.

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