Operating instructions
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Devices which are defi ned as USB mass storage class:
• USB devices that support bulk only transfer.
• USB devices that support USB 2.0 full speed.
Supported format
• Folders are defi ned as album.
• Files are defi ned as track.
• Track must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”.
• CBI (Control/Bulk/Interrupt) is not supported.
• A device using NTFS fi le system is not supported. [Only FAT
12/16/32 (File Allocation Table 12/16/32) fi le system is supported]
• Depending on the sector size, some fi les may not work.
• Maximum album: 255 albums
• Maximum track: 2500 tracks
•
Maximum track in one album: 999 tracks
ConnectingConnecting a USB mass storage device 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.
USB enabled device
(not included)
It is not recommended to use a USB
extension cable. The device connected via
the cable will not be recognised by this unit.
Front panel of
this main unit
1
Slide open the USB lid.
2
Reduce the volume and connect the USB mass storage
device.
Note
• Do not unplug the USB device during reading, playback or
recording.
• Do not connect via a USB hub.
Playing a USB mass storage devicePlaying a USB mass storage device
1
Connect the USB device.
2
Press [6, USB] to start play.
To Action
Pause play
Press [6, USB].
Press again to resume play.
Stop play
Press [7].
The current track will be memorised.
Press [6, USB] to start play again.
OR
Press [7] again to clear the memory.
Skip track
or
Press [4/ ] or [¢/ ].
OR
Press the numeric buttons.
Skip album
or
Press [5/∞, ALBUM].
For other operating functions, they are similar as those described in
“Discs” (
➡
page 8 and 9).
USB
Note
• Only one memory card will be selected when connecting a
multiport USB card reader. Typically the fi rst memory card
inserted.
• Disconnect the USB card reader from the unit when you remove
the memory card. Failure to do so may cause malfunction to the
device.
• When you connect to a compatible digital audio player to the USB
port, charging may be activated. It will not charge when the unit is
switch to standby mode.
Recording to a USB mass storage deviceRecording to a USB mass storage device
You can record sound or music tracks from the source such as the
disc, radio, MUSIC PORT or OPTION port to a USB mass storage
device.
Note
• A new album is created each time you perform a recording.
Depending on the USB’s 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.
Recording from a discRecording from a disc
Recording is prohibited for disc encoded with copyright protection.
Normal recording
CD
MP3
1
Connect the USB device.
2
Insert the disc you want to record.
3
Press [6, CD] and then [7].
4
Prepare the desired recording mode.
To Action
Record programmed
tracks
Program the tracks you want.
(
➡
page 8)
Record specifi c
tracks
Press [PLAY MODE] to select your desired
mode. (
➡
page 8)
5
Press [¶¥8, USB] to start recording.
“REC” is displayed and recording indicator blinks.
Front panel of
this main unit
Recording indicator
“ALBUMXXX MAKING” is displayed. “ALBUMXXX” is the
album’s name.
To Action
Stop recording Press [7].
“WRITING” is displayed for a few second.
Erase a recorded
track
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page 16)
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