Kenwood K-501USB User Manual

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Playable data

This system can play back data in the MP3 and WMA
formats.
It cannot play data recorded in the SD audio format.

Recording and editing

This system records data in the USB device or memory
card using the WMA format.

To protect precious data…

Do not vibration the system or USB device, take out the
memory card, disconnect the USB device or unplug
the power cord in the middle of recording or editing.
Otherwise, the data in the USB device or memory device
and the USB device or memory card may become
unusable.

Usable USB devices

Approximate recording capacity of USB devices and memory card

Handling precautions

Be sure to read the instruction manuals provided with
each USB device or memory card.

The USB device should be USB mass storage class
compatible.
For whether each USB device is compatible with the
USB mass storage class, consult its manufacturer.
The maximum current drain should be no more than
“500 mA”.

If a USB device other than specified above is used, the
music files may be unable to be played correctly. Also,
note that even a USB device complying with the above
specifications may be unable to play certain music files
depending on the type or condition of the music ﬁles.

This system is not provided with a USB device and memory
card. Please purchase a commercially available product.
(See page 10.)
This system is compatible with USB 2.0. (Full speed).
It is not permitted to connect a USB device through a USB hub.
The data saved in the USB device or memory card may be
lost depending on the usage conditions. Kenwood will not
assume any liabilities for the damage incurred due to loss
of saved data.

Handling of USB Device and Memory Card (SD Card)

MP3:

Bit rate ………… 32 to 320 kbps
Sampling frequency … 8 to 48 kHz

WMA: Bit rate ………… 64 to 384 kbps (WMA9 compliant)

Sampling frequency … 8 to 48 kHz

The following restrictions are applicable to the type and
operating method of the USB device.

Memory Capacity

(192 kbps)

32 MB

Approx. 20 minutes

64 MB

Approx. 40 minutes

128 MB

Approx. 1 hour 20 minutes

256 MB

Approx. 2 hours 40 minutes

512 MB

Approx. 5 hours 20 minutes

1 GB

Approx. 10 hours 40 minutes

2 GB

Approx. 21 hours 20 minutes

(128 kbps)

Approx. 30 minutes

Approx. 1 hour

Approx. 2 hours

Approx. 4 hours

Approx. 8 hours

Approx. 16 hours

Approx. 32 hours

For the recording modes, refer to page 56 of the “Operating
Procedures”.

Record mode