Does this changer read music files on a hard drive formatted exFAT?
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No, the iPod/USB port reads only from a connected iPod or from a connected USB device, but not from a PC or hard drive (HDD). Here is the information from the changer's manual: &#9632;Supported iPod models *iPod classic (including 120GB model) *iPod nano (2nd, 3rd and 4th generations) *iPod touch (1st and 2nd generations) (as of April 2009) &#9632;Supported USB devices This unit supports USB mass storage class devices (e.g., flash memories, card readers or portable audio players) that use FAT16 or FAT32 format. * Some devices may not work properly even if they meet the requirements. * This unit does not support encrypted USB memory devices. * Do not connect devices other than USB mass storage class devices: USB chargers, USB hubs, PCs, external HDD, etc. * When you insert two or more memory cards at the same time into a card reader connected to the iPod/USB port on this unit, only one of the memory cards is recognized. * Yamaha and suppliers accepts no liability for the loss of data saved on the USB devices connected to this unit. As a precaution, it is recommended that the files are made backup copies. * Playability of and power supply to all kinds of USB devices are not guaranteed.
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O.K., I'm no expert so get some more answers before you commit: my card came formatted exFAT (Default: this is Microsoft's successor to FAT32) and I re-formatted it NTFS for my application.
504947
I'm certain it will work. Worse case scenario is you'd have to format it from ExFat (how it comes) to fat32. Then anything will read it. I've got one in my Asus tablet .I formatted it to fat32 just to make sure I never had any issues and it works great
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Unfortunately not... and in fact it only appears to cycle through the songs in the "root" folder of the USB drive. Another improvement would be to have a "random" or "shuffle" setting for the songs, but as it stands... the only option is to listen to them in the order they appear on the drive. Still, despite these limitations, the little unit has great sound and the FM radio is very good.
1485873
The unit's display does not show any information besides the audio source and a equalizer info. I don't think it can be hacked to display file information. Can't tell you anything about external HD or flac.
1985365
Yes it can. Look it up online, (even before you get it) and you can figure it out. Basically using a PC format the drive to FAT or exFAT file system. This can be read on Mac and PC. I did this. Had a Mac, it broke and I switched to a PC, used this to transfer my backed up files afer formatting it correctly. I also have since used it to transfer docs between other's Mac's and my PC. Works great.
361574
Yes it does. It will come formatted with FAT32, so you will have to change it to NTFS, but it is possible.
535629
I don't transfer music files for my usage however i use FILE manager in Synology to copy files from pointing that directory folder shown on my PC from file station to a ESATA drive attached to the unit, basically copy and paste
552065
I have an external USB hard drive connected and it works fine. You can even play back files from the USB drive. I have a 1 TB external drive.
838528
I'm running windows 8 and the drive gives the option to format to exFat. This allows you to use the drive on both PC and MAC without the 4GB file max.
1288600
No, it does not play hdd (hard disk drive) in any format. Note that NTFS is not the same as NTSC video format.
1898155
Yes,it can read external usb hard disk, we have tested with the 1TB seagate hard disk, and also can play videos on disk directly. also it support RMVB, you can use "MX PLAYER" to play the RMVB video.
51021
If you have a usb mp3 player it will not read the music files. If you copy mp3 files to a usb drive (no folders) it will play them.
580753
yes, but be aware that since the adapter is running Java, it needs the external HD formatted to FAT32. If the external drive uses NTFS, the adapter will tell you it needs formatting because it can't read it. This has max-size implications too.
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Well, I have a 250GB disk inside, formatted as exFAT. I use at home with my Win7 machine and at work with a MacBook (Mountain Lion) and both systems can read and write with not problems at all. If you are going to use only mac you can format it with Mac OS Extended, if you want both systems to use it then go for exFAT. Short answer: YES, it does support Mac.
250500
It's not possible to play directly through external HDD. You can play music only through flash memory card(sold separately)
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I only used my iPod and my cell phone. Other external hds im not sure. Im assuming it has to have a player to actually play the files. I have since gotten rid of this due to having a different car, so I wouldn't be able to test on my own.