Sony CMT-X3CD Operating Instructions - Page 14
Listening to a file on a USB device, Playing a file on a USB device
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Listening to a file on a USB device Playing a file on a USB device You can play audio files stored on a USB device such as WALKMAN® or digital media player, on this system by connecting a USB device to the system. For details on compatible USB devices, see "Compatible USB devices and versions" (page 28). 1 Press USB . 2 Connect the USB device to the (USB) port on the rear of the unit. Connect the USB device directly, or via the USB cable supplied with the USB device, to the (USB) port . Wait until "SEARCH" disappears. 3 Press . Starts playback. You can operate fast-rewind/fastforward, selecting a track or file or selecting folder with the remote or the button of the unit. Tip When playing the USB device, the play mode and the repeat play mode can be selected. Press PLAY MODE or REPEAT repeatedly to select the desired mode. For details, see "To change the play mode" (page 9). If a USB device is connected to the unit, battery charging starts automatically. If the USB device cannot be charged, disconnect and reconnect it. Some USB devices cannot be charged with the system. For details on the charging status of the USB device, see the operating manual of the USB device. Note The playback order for the system may differ from the playback order of the connected digital music player. Be sure to turn off the system before removing the USB device. Removing the USB device while the system is turned on may corrupt the data on the USB device. When USB cable connection is necessary, connect the USB cable supplied with the USB device to be connected. For details on connection, refer to the operation manual supplied with the USB device to be connected. It may take time before "SEARCH" appears after connecting, depending on the type of USB device connected. Do not connect the USB device through a USB hub. When the USB device is connected, the system 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. With some connected USB devices, it may take a long time to transmit signals from the system or to finish reading the USB device. Compatibility with all encoding/writing software cannot be guaranteed. If audio files on the USB device were originally encoded with incompatible software, those files may produce noise or may malfunction. The maximum number of folders and files on the USB device compatible with this system is: 256* folders (including the root folder) 999 files 999 files in a single folder 8 folder levels (in the tree structure of files) * This includes folders that have no playable audio files and empty folders. The number of folders that the system can recognize may be less than actual number of folders, depending on the folder structure. The system does not necessarily support all the functions provided in a connected USB device. Folders that have no audio files are not recognized. The audio formats that you can listen to with this system are as follows: MP3: file extension ".mp3" WMA**: file extension ".wma" Note that even when file name has the correct file extension, if the actual file differs, the system may produce noise or may malfunction. ** Files with DRM (Digital Rights Management) copyright protection or files downloaded from an online music store cannot be played on this system. If you try to play one of these files, the system plays the next unprotected audio file. 14GB