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D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO120031\STR-DA1800ES_PMRF
02\4428194122_USFR\US04GET_STR-DA1800ES-CEL.fm masterpage: Right
STR-DA1800ES
4-428-194-12(2)
Basic Operations
• When USB cable connection is necessary,
connect the USB cable supplied with the
USB device to be connected. Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the
USB device to be connected for details on
the operation method.
• Do not connect the receiver and the USB
device through a USB hub.
• When the USB device is connected,
“Reading” appears.
• It may take about 10 seconds before
“Reading” appears depending on the type of
USB device connected.
• When the USB device is connected, the
receiver reads all the files on the USB
device. If there are many folders or files on
the USB device, it may take a long time to
finish reading the USB device.
• The receiver can recognize up to
– 100 folders (including “ROOT” folder).
– 100 audio files for each folder.
– 8 folder levels (tree structure of files,
including “ROOT” folder).
The maximum number of audio files and
folders may vary depending on the file and
folder structure.
Do not save other types of files or
unnecessary folders on a USB device.
• Compatibility with all encoding/writing
softwares, recording devices, and recording
media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible
USB device may produce noise or
interrupted audio or may not play at all.
• Some time may be needed to start playback
when:
– the folder structure is complex.
– the memory capacity is excessive.
• This receiver does not necessarily support
all the functions provided in a connected
USB device.
• The playback order for the receiver may
differ from the playback order of the
connected USB device.
• Folders that have no audio files are skipped.
• When playing a very long track, some
operations may cause playback delay.

USB message list

Recording using the

receiver

You can record from an audio/video
equipment using the receiver. Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with your
recording equipment.
1Prepare the source for playing.
Press the input button to select the source.
For example, press SAT/CATV.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on
the receiver.
2Prepare the recording

equipment.

Insert a blank video tape, etc. into the
recording equipment (connected to
VIDEO 1 OUT jacks).
3Start recording on the

recording equipment, then start

the playback equipment.

Message and explanation
Reading
The receiver is recognizing and reading information
of the USB device.
Device Error
The memory of the USB device could not be
recognized (page 59).
No Support
An unsupported USB device is connected, an
unknown device is connected, or the
USB device is connected through a USB hub
(page 59).
No Device
No USB device is connected or the connected USB
device is not recognized.
No Track
No track was found.
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