Milennia PRV21 - Auxiliary Input Mode; Connecting and Using Auxiliary Input; Remote Dongle; Remote Dongle Port Description

3.5 USB issues
3.5.1 iPod/iPhone not charging or playing – these devises are not supported. To play iPod/iPhone, use the
headphone jack and connect to the AUX inputs of the PRV-21. Recommended additional purchases are the
SEAMIN2 or SEAUSBMINI.
3.5.2 MP3 player is not charging or playing – not all mp3 players will play via USB. The difference is in the
software of the mp3 player.
3.5.3 Flash Drive/ Thumb drive not playing
3.5.3.1 Only MP3 or Windows Media files are supported. These files can be recognized by viewing their file
extension on a computer; i.e., the file “My Favorite Song” will be followed by a “.” and the extension “mp3”
or “wma”. Some computer operating systems have extension view disabled. The feature can usually be
enabled in the computer’s folder properties.
3.5.3.2 iTunes music files will not play as these are not in mp3 format. Software converters can be purchased to
convert these files as others to mp3 format. Do not exceed a bit rate of 128 Kbps when converting.
3.5.3.3 Only drives formatted to FAT are supported. Most flash drives come this way standard.
3.5.3.4 Some flash drives com preloaded with proprietary software or other media organizational software that
will prevent the PRV21 from reading the contents. Best practice is to completely format the drive to erase
all contents before loading music files.
3.5.3.5 Supported formats must not exceed a bit rate of 128 Kbps.
3.5.3.6 Check USB outlet for corrosion or rust.
3.6 Poor or no Reception
3.6.1 For an amplified antenna
• Ensure the antenna is connected to power and ground according to manufacturer’s instructions.
• The antenna wire should never be coiled or wound up.
• Check proximity of radio, speakers and antenna to gages, GPS equipment, depth finders, LED lighting, or any other
source of Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) and Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI).
3.6.2 For all other Antennas
 Inspect the antenna for torn wires
 The antenna wire should never be coiled or wound up
 Check proximity of radio, speakers and antenna to gages, GPS equipment, depth finders, LED lighting, or any other
source of Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) and Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI).
3.6.3 LED lighting causes low FM/AM audio or poor reception
• Never bundle the power source wires of the LED lighting to the power wires of the radio.
• If needed, the LED power wires and radio power wires should intersect at a 90 degree angle.
• The radio’s antenna must be as far away from the LED lights and power source as possible.
• The radio’s speakers also must be as far away from the LED lights as possible.
• If all fails, upgrade the LED lighting to a brand that is guaranteed not to emit RF or EMI.