Specifications

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 It is possible that MP3 and WMA files written in formats that are not listed in this
section will not be played back correctly. In addition, it is possible that their file
and folder names are not shown.
The following limitations apply to data stored on external devices connected to the
USB port:
 Maximum number of folders/playlists: 5000
 Maximum number of files/songs: 15000
 Maximum number of files/songs per folder/playlist: 6000
 A hierarchy of at least 8 folders deep is supported.
 WMA files with Digital Rights Management (DRM) from online music stores
cannot be played back.
 WMA files can only be played if they have been created with Windows Media
Player version 9. There is no guarantee that the later versions are supported.
 Playlists with the following extensions are supported: .m3u, .pls, .wpl.
 The system supports bit rates up to 320 kbps at 48 kHz for MP3 and up to 192
kbps for WMA.
Playing back audio files from an MP3 player, a USB device and an
SD card
 Connect the MP3 player/USB device/SD card reader via a USB cable to the USB
port.
 Press the MEDIA (16) button once or repeatedly in order to activate audio
playback from the USB source.
Note
Audio sources connected via USB are played back in the same way as an
audio MP3/WMA CD disc.
Playing back audio files from an iPod
 Connect the iPod to the USB port.
 Press the MEDIA (16) button once or repeatedly in order to activate the iPod mode.
Note
An iPod connected via USB is used in the same way as described for an audio
MP3/WMA CD disc.