MP3 and WMA
< This unit can play MP3 files recorded in various external
USB storage devices such as USB flash memory, MP3
player or HDD.
The HDD must be formatted FAT 16 or FAT 32, but not
NTFS.
< When more than 2000 files are recorded on the USB
memory, the unit might not be able to play them
correctly.
< File names of MP3 or WMA should be alphanumeric
characters. This unit cannot display symbols and full-
size or double-byte characters (such as Japanese,
Chinese, etc.) correctly. Also, be sure to use the file
extension. (".mp3" for MP3 files, ".wma" for WMA files.)
< MP3 files are mono or stereo MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3
format. This unit can play MP3 files with a sampling
frequency of 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz, and a bit-rate of 320
kbps or less.
< This unit can play WMA files with a sampling frequency
of 44.1 kHz and a bit-rate of 192 kbps or less.
WMA stands for Windows Media Audio.
< Audio encoded at 128 kbps should sound close to
regular audio CD quality. Although this player will play
lower bit-rate MP3 files, the sound quality becomes
noticeably worse at lower bit-rates.
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iPod Compatibility
This unit can be connected to and used with the
following iPod models.
iPod (5th generation)
iPod classic
iPod nano (1st to 5th generation)
iPod touch (1st to 3rd generation)
< You cannot use following models in "Direct Mode" of
Display mode and for the timer:
iPod (5th generation)
iPod nano (1st/2nd generation)
See page 27 for information about Display mode.
< This unit cannot output video from a connected iPod.
< To connect an iPod, use the USB cable supplied with
the iPod.
< It cannot be played if you connect an iPod shuffle to
this port.
Compatible iPod Software
In case your iPod will not work with the CR-H500NT
or with the remote control unit, software update may
solve the problem.
Visit the Apple website and download the latest iPod
software.