11USB devices• MSC (Mass Storage Class)-type USBdevices compliant with the USB standardcan be used.• Corresponding codec is MP3 (.mp3),WMA (.wma), AAC (.m4a) and AAC(.mp4).• Backup of data in a USB device isrecommended.For details on the compatibility of your USBdevice, visit the support site on the backcover.NoteConnect the USB device after starting the engine.Depending on the USB device, malfunction ordamage may occur if it is connected beforestarting the engine.Playing back a USB device1 Connect the USB device to the USBconnector with its USB cable.Playback starts.If a USB device is already connected, to startplayback, press repeatedlyuntil “USB” appears.To stop playback, press and hold for 1 second.To remove the USB device, stop the USBplayback, then remove the USB device.Notes• Do not use USB devices so large or heavy thatthey may fall down due to vibration, or cause aloose connection.• Do not detach the front panel during playbackof the USB device, otherwise USB data may bedamaged.Changing display itemsDisplayed items may differ depending onthe USB device, recording format andsettings.Press .Notes• The maximum number of displayable data is asfollows.– folders (albums): 128– files (tracks) per folder: 500• It may take time for playback to begin,depending on the amount of recorded data.• DRM (Digital Rights Management) files maynot be played.• During playback or fast-forward/reverse of aVBR (Variable Bit Rate) MP3/WMA/AAC file,elapsed playing time may not displayaccurately.• Playback of the following MP3/WMA/AACfiles is not supported.– lossless compression– copyright-protected