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Media Compatibility
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The following types of files are not compatible:
• MP3 PRO format, MP3 playlists
• RM format
• WAV format
• WMV format
• AAC, protected AAC, M4A format
MP3 playback sequence begins in the root folder of the USB
drive. Any folders that do not include MP3/JPG files are skipped.
ISO9660 standards:
• Maximum nested folder depth is 8 (including the root folder).
• Valid characters for folder/file names are letters A-Z (all caps),
numbers 0-9, and “_” (underscore). Some characters may not
be displayed correctly, depending on the character type.
Some files may not play, depending on sampling rates and bit
rates. For best results, use the following settings when ripping
MP3 files: 128kbps or higher constant bit rate; 44.1kHz or higher
sampling frequency.
Media
Compatibility
Playback Order
Compatible
Recording
Formats
Notes
File Type
MP3
File System
FAT
FAT 12
X
FAT 16/FAT 32
File
Extension
.mp3/.MP3/.Mp3/.mP3
.rmp/.m4a
X
MPEG
Format
MPEG 1
MPEG 2
MPEG 2.5
Sampling
Frequency
MPEG 1
32/44.1/48kHz
MPEG 2
12/16/22.05/24kHz
MPEG 2.5
8/11.025/12kHz
Bitrate
MPEG 1
32 ~ 320kbps
MPEG 2
8 ~ 160kbps
MPEG 2.5
8 ~ 160kbps
Other
Information
Directory Depth
Unlimited
File Name Length
32 bytes
Total File Number
2000 files
Total Folder Number
200 folders
File Number via Folder
2000 files
MP3 ID3 TAG
ver.1.x
ver.2.x
Title, Artist, Album
Notes:
• For USB mode, it is not possible to view JPG files on the in-dash monitor while the
vehicle is moving. This is a safety feature to prevent driver distraction.
• The JPG image viewer function will only operate when vehicle is in park and th
parking brake is engaged.
