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USB Device Operations
For details on the compatibility of your USB
device, visit the support site.
• MSC (Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media
Transfer Protocol) type USB devices compliant
with the USB standard can be used.
• Compatible codecs are MP3 (.mp3), WMA
(.wma), AAC (.m4a), JPEG (.jpg), Xvid (.avi),
and MPEG-4 (.mp4).
• Backup of data in a USB device is
recommended.
Notes
•
Connect the USB device after starting the engine.
Depending on the USB device, malfunction or
damage may occur if it is connected before starting
the engine.
•
A large-sized file may take time to start playing.
Playing from a USB device
1
Remove the cap from the USB
connector, and connect the USB
device to the USB connector.
Playback starts automatically.
If a USB device is already connected, touch
“Source List,” then “iPod/USB” to start
playback.
For details on the location of the USB connector,
refer to the supplied “Installation/Connections”
guide.
About the playback controls and
indications
You can control USB playback in the same way
as disc playback. For details, see “Playback
controls” on page 21.
For details on playback indications, see
“Playback indications” on page 22.
To stop playback
Press and hold
(SOURCE/OFF)
for 1 second.
To disconnect the USB device
Stop playback, then disconnect.
Do not disconnect during playback, as data in the
USB device may be damaged.
Notes on use
•
Do not use USB devices so large or heavy that they
may fall down due to vibration, or cause a loose
connection.
•
Do not leave a USB device in a parked car, as
malfunction may result.
•
This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB
hub.
•
Be sure to use the USB cable supplied with the
device if a cable is needed when making a USB
connection.
Notes on playback
•
If a USB device contains multiple file types, only the
selected file type (audio/video/image) can be played.
For details on how to select the file type, see
“Selecting a file type” on page 34.
•
Displayed indications will differ, depending on the
USB device, recorded format and settings. For
details, visit the support site.
•
The maximum number of displayable data is as
follows:
– folders (albums): 256
– files (tracks): 2,000
•
It may take time for playback to begin, depending on
the amount of recorded data.
•
DRM (Digital Rights Management) files may not be
played.
•
During playback or reverse/fast-forward of a VBR
(Variable Bit Rate) MP3/WMA/AAC file, elapsed
playing time may not display accurately.
•
Playback of a lossless compression file is not
supported.
Repeat and shuffle play
1
During playback, touch “Play Menu,”
then the “Repeat” or “Shuffle” box
repeatedly until the desired option
appears.
Repeat or shuffle play starts.
The repeat options are as follows:
The shuffle options are as follows:
*1
Options depend on the file type.
*2
When two or more drives exist on the USB device.
To close the play menu, touch “Play Menu.”
Support site
http://support.sony-europe.com/
“OFF”:
Returns to normal play mode.
“Track”/“Image”/“Movie”
*
1
:
Repeats the
current track/image/video file.
“Album”:
Repeats the current album (folder).
“Drive”
*
2
:
Repeats the current drive.
“OFF”:
Returns to normal play mode.
“Album”:
Plays tracks/images/video files in the
current album (folder) in random order.
