NAIM NAC-N 272 Reference Manual

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247. USB Audio7.1 USB Media and File CompatibilityUSB memory sticks must be in Windows/DOS format (FAT/FAT32) to be used with NAC-N preamplifiers. Apple formatsare not compatible.NAC-N preamplifiers can play audio files stored on USBSticks in the following formats: DSD (NAC-N 272 only), MP3,M4A, ALAC, AAC, LPCM16/24, FLAC, WMA, WAV, AIFF orOgg Vorbis. Files must be free of digital rights managementplayback restrictions such as the iTunes FairPlay system.7.2 Browsing and PlayingUSB FilesWith a USB memory stick insertedand the USB input selected, thedisplay will enter list mode andshow the structure of stored audio files. Use the handsetup (5), down (6), left (3) and ok/list keys to browse andselect items.Note: The memory stick can be safely connected ordisconnected at any time.Selecting a folder will display the list of files containedwithin and selecting a single file will begin playback.Playback will continue through any list of files containedwithin a folder. The order of play can be shuffled(randomised) by pressing the handset shuffle ( ) key.In long lists of items the handset numeric/text keys can beused to jump through the list alphabetically.Once playback is underway the display will exit fromlist mode and revert to normal mode where the handsettransport keys ( ) can be used to control playback.To re-enter list mode for further list browsing and selection,press the handset ok/list key.During playback, pressing the handset info ( ) key willalternately display data stream info and track elapsed time.NAC-N preamplifiers can play audio files stored on USB memory sticks connected to the front panel USB socket. Begin byinserting a memory stick and selecting USB input.USB 4/18Brilliant Corners.wavGrace and Danger.wavNelly The Elephant.wav4Solid Air.wav