Model Two Owner’s Manual
Copyright 2014 © Retro Manufacturing, LLC Page 31
USB Device Instructions
Aaching a USB Device
The USB 1 and USB 2 inputs are located at the rear of the Model Two radio.
During installaon, you may route the USB cable(s) to a convenient and acces-
sible locaon for plugging in USB devices.
Once you’ve turned on the Model Two and connected your ash drive to the
USB input, the radio will nd your songs and automacally begin playing them
from any mode.
The icon appears on the LCD during USB playback.
To change songs, turn the right front knob to the right or le to access the next
or previous song. Please note that the preset buons on the front of the radio’s
control face will allow you to play/pause, listen to 10 seconds of each song (INT)
or repeat the track you’re listening to (RPT) or randomly select from all songs
on the aached thumb/ash drive (RDM).
NOTE: The unit MUST be in USB mode for it to read the USB les on your
ash/thumb drive. See “Operaon Table” on page 17.
About MP3/WMA Files
MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-3) and WMA (Windows Media Audio) is a format for
compressed audio les. When the Model Two radio is in USB mode (USB 1 or
USB 2), you can play MP3 and unprotected (no DRM) WMA les o the ash
drive.
Common facts about these compressed-sound formats:
• High bit rate and high sampling frequencies are recommended for high
sound quality.
• Selecng VBR (Variable Bit Rate) is not recommended because playing me
is not displayed properly and there may be some audible skipping arfacts.
The playback sound quality diers depending on the encoding circumstanc-
es. For details, refer to the user manual of your own encoding soware.
• When adding MP3 les to your ash drive, it is recommended to set the bit
rate to “128 kbps or more” and “xed”.
• When adding WMA les to your ash drive, it is recommended to set the
bit rate to “64 kbps or more” and “xed”. Do not set the copy protect at-
tribute on the WMA le or you will not be able to play the track.
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