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kramerica_industries · 08-20-2012, 02:34 PM

Anyone know the max GB USB drive the stock Pioneer head unit will read? I've heard and read that there's usually a max drive size the head unit can access...

colHolm · 08-20-2012, 03:01 PM

I picked up a SanDisk 32GB for like $28 from Amazon.ca. It's awesome.

The only thing I don't like is the headunit doesn't use whatever organization you setup on the USB stick... It just lists all the folders that contain music.

Bonburner · 08-20-2012, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colHolm

I picked up a SanDisk 32GB for like $28 from Amazon.ca. It's awesome.

The only thing I don't like is the headunit doesn't use whatever organization you setup on the USB stick... It just lists all the folders that contain music.

that's not true.
you can shuffle by folders/by entire usb.
you can play by folders/by entire usb

colHolm · 08-20-2012, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonburner

that's not true.
you can shuffle by folders/by entire usb.
you can play by folders/by entire usb

I assumed there was an option for that. Probably outlined somewhere in the manual I haven't read...

DBacon1052 · 08-20-2012, 03:45 PM

I got one from wally world. Just make sure you remember where you put it. It's a pain in the ass to find!

ABQautoxer · 08-20-2012, 03:58 PM

I got one of these from Bestbuy last week for $8 for the 8gb. (sandisk) Works well. It has studdered once or twice but for the price I'm using it as re-writable CD for music I feel like listening to without dealing with playlists. That sale is over but newegg has them for the same, shipped.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820171587

zoomzoomers · 08-20-2012, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SocalBurt

The thing is tiny i'm sure i'll loose it. But i have it structured as such: I have a folder called music, then inside of it i have sub folders (r&b, rap, dance, etc) While adding music to those sub folders i arranged the songs in the order i wanted them and it seems to be working. When i plug it in my songs are just as i arranged them. Its a work around to creating a playlist. Not sure if i can do it on the cars head unit. I've only had my FR-S 3 days lol!!

I've been pretty much doing the same. I bought a slim sized (not miniature) USB flash drive. I paid $16 for a 32GB version. Works like a charm. One thing though. I found that the head unit doesn't recognize all forms of music files.

SocalBurt · 08-20-2012, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by zoomzoomers

I've been pretty much doing the same. I bought a slim sized (not miniature) USB flash drive. I paid $16 for a 32GB version. Works like a charm. One thing though. I found that the head unit doesn't recognize all forms of music files.

Oh really? i haven't gotten a chance to look through the manual, good to know though. I have stuff that is .m4a and .wma not sure if it will play those.

zooki · 08-20-2012, 10:30 PM

I wonder if I copy my entire iTunes folder on a thumb drive it will act like a regular iPod?

kramerica_industries · 08-20-2012, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zooki

I wonder if I copy my entire iTunes folder on a thumb drive it will act like a regular iPod?

I don't think so - even if the data is the same, hardware isn't. The head unit sees a flash drive differently than an iPod. But your basic functionality is there.

MattQ-WP · 08-21-2012, 07:02 AM

Hmmmm.. I've had bad experiences with those micro USB sticks.. have had 2 totally die on me in the last 4 months... I dont think they are as robust as the normal ones..

btw the stock head unit reads files systems so as long as you organise your music on the stick, you can search by folder, then by song and the TEXT button lets you see folder names and song names

MattQ-WP · 08-21-2012, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zooki

I wonder if I copy my entire iTunes folder on a thumb drive it will act like a regular iPod?

NO!

It will act like a folder containing your itunes library

stat1 · 08-21-2012, 05:20 PM

Anyone able to play .flac files?

kramerica_industries · 08-22-2012, 10:13 AM

The manual for the Pioneer base audio head unit says it supports .mp3, .aac, and .wma audio files. No mention of .flac or .m4a.

08-20-2012, 03:58 PM	#20
ABQautoxer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2021 Supra / 2022 Tundra Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 659 Thanks: 60 Thanked 197 Times in 141 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	I got one of these from Bestbuy last week for $8 for the 8gb. (sandisk) Works well. It has studdered once or twice but for the price I'm using it as re-writable CD for music I feel like listening to without dealing with playlists. That sale is over but newegg has them for the same, shipped. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820171587 __________________ TomR

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kramerica_industries Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 Ultramarine FR-S Location: Chicago Posts: 72 Thanks: 15 Thanked 21 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Anyone know the max GB USB drive the stock Pioneer head unit will read? I've heard and read that there's usually a max drive size the head unit can access...

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colHolm Default User Title Join Date: Mar 2011 Drives: FR-S Location: Whitby, ON Posts: 688 Thanks: 182 Thanked 349 Times in 118 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s)	I picked up a SanDisk 32GB for like $28 from Amazon.ca. It's awesome. The only thing I don't like is the headunit doesn't use whatever organization you setup on the USB stick... It just lists all the folders that contain music.

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zooki Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: waiting on a 2021... Location: Texas Posts: 770 Thanks: 190 Thanked 410 Times in 233 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s)	I wonder if I copy my entire iTunes folder on a thumb drive it will act like a regular iPod?

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MattQ-WP Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Pearl White Location: Cape Town Posts: 151 Thanks: 5 Thanked 66 Times in 40 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Hmmmm.. I've had bad experiences with those micro USB sticks.. have had 2 totally die on me in the last 4 months... I dont think they are as robust as the normal ones.. btw the stock head unit reads files systems so as long as you organise your music on the stick, you can search by folder, then by song and the TEXT button lets you see folder names and song names

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stat1 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: BRZ - WRB 6MT Location: CA Posts: 29 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Anyone able to play .flac files?

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kramerica_industries Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 Ultramarine FR-S Location: Chicago Posts: 72 Thanks: 15 Thanked 21 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	The manual for the Pioneer base audio head unit says it supports .mp3, .aac, and .wma audio files. No mention of .flac or .m4a.

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