USB specifications and compatible USB devices

File formats playable via USB connection

Supported music formats (*1)

MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) (*2):
.mp3
AAC/HE-AAC (*2):
.m4a, .aac, .mp4 (*3), .3gp (*3)
WMA9 Standard:
.wma
WMA 10 Pro (*4):
.wma
LPCM (*2):
.wav
FLAC:
.flac, .fla
Dolby Digital (*2):
.ac3
DSF:
.dsf
DSDIFF (*5):
.dff
AIFF:
.aiff, .aif
ALAC:
.m4a
Vorbis:
.ogg
Monkey’s Audio:
.ape

*1 Compatibility with all encoding/writing software, recording devices and recording media cannot be guaranteed.

*2 The receiver can play “.mka” files.

*3 The receiver can only play “.mp4” and “.3gp” audio file formats.

*4 The receiver does not play coded files such as Lossless.

*5 The receiver does not play DST encoded files.

Note

  • Some files may not play depending on the file format, the file encoding or the recording condition.
  • Some files that have been edited on a PC may not play.
  • Fast forward or fast reverse functions may not be available for some files.
  • The receiver does not play coded files such as DRM.
  • The receiver can recognize the following files or folders in USB devices:
    • up to folders in the 9th layer (including the root folder)
    • up to 500 files/folders in a single layer
  • Some USB devices may not work with this receiver.
  • The receiver can recognize Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices (such as flash drive or an HDD) and 101-key keyboards.

Compatible USB device

Mass Storage Class, High-speed type

Maximum current

1 A

Verified Sony USB devices

You can use the following Sony USB devices on this receiver:

Walkman:
NW-E083
NW-S14/S15
NW-S784/S785/S786
NW-WH505
NWZ-B163F/B172/B172F/B173/B173F
NWZ-E373/E374/E375/E463/E464/E465
NWZ-S774BT
NWZ-WH505
MICROVAULT:
USM32GP
USM16GQX
USM64GU
Digital Voice Recorder:
ICD-BX332
ICD-PX240/PX333D/PX333F/PX333M
ICD-SX734/SX1000
ICD-TX650
ICD-UX543/UX543F/UX544F
ICZ-R100
PCM-D100

Note

  • The receiver is unable to read data other than that saved in the first partition of a hard disk drive.
  • Operation of models not listed here is not guaranteed.
  • Operation may not always be guaranteed even when using these USB devices.
  • Some of these USB devices may not be available for purchase in certain areas.
  • When formatting the above models, be sure to format using the model itself or the dedicated formatting software for that model.
  • When connecting a USB device to the receiver, be sure to connect after the display “Creating Library” or “Creating Database” on the USB device has disappeared.