16Advanced operationPreparationsBefore playing a USB or an iPod1 Press POWER X.2 Connect USB memory device or iPod connectioncable (vpage 5).When the USB memory device or iPod is connected to the USBport on this unit, the source automatically switches to “USB”and file playback begins.n Turning the power off (to the standby mode)Press POWER X again.NOTEBe sure to stop playback before turning the power off.MP3 or WMA playback order of MP3 orWMA filesWhen there are multiple folders containing MP3 or WMA files, theplayback order of folders is automatically set when this unit reads themedia. The files in each folder are played back in the order in whichthe files were recorded on the media, from the oldest date and time.n Playback order of foldersCD-R/CD-RWFor playback of files on CD-R or CD-RW , files in all folders on the firstlayer are played first, next on the second layer, then next on the thirdlayer, and so on in this order.USB memory deviceFor playback of files recorded on USB, files in the first folder on thefirst layer are played first, next folders on the second layer in the folder,then next on the third layer, and so on in this order. Then accordinglyfiles on another first layer are played.• The playback order displayed on a PC may differ from the actualplayback order.• The playback order with a CD-R/CD-RW may differ, depending onthe writing software.NOTEThe playback order may differ from the order in which the foldersor files were recorded if you delete or add a folder or file on USB.This occurs because of data recording specifications and is not amalfunction.n Basic operation (vpage 8)n Before playing a USB or an iPod (vpage 16)n MP3 or WMA playback order of MP3 or WMA files(vpage 16)n Playing of MP3 and WMA files (vpage 17)n Playing an iPod (vpage 19)n Playing a USB memory device (vpage 20)n Setting the alarm (vpage 21)n Other functions (vpage 23)