MP3s on a USB harddrive

gnznroses · 05-20-2011, 06:46 PM

I have 500+ CDs that I thought I'd rip to mp3 and put on a portable harddrive. I assume it'd work since the Z supports USB sticks. I think my plan may be ruined though, unless I'm reading this wrong -

Folder Levels, With navigation system:
Folder levels: 8, Folders: 255 (including root folder), Files: 512 (Max. 255 files for one folder)

It seems to say that there's a maximum TOTAL of 512 files, with a max of 255 files in one folder, but 512 across all folders combined. Surely not? That's madness.
Same deal with the max of 255 folders - doesn't sound like it's 255 subfolders per folder.

Zaggeron · 05-20-2011, 07:09 PM

Not sure what you are asking. Are you asking about the Music HardDrive you get with the navigation system or its capacity when reading from USB stick? If the former, you must be reading it wrong, I've got many more than 500 files on my Nav system's harddrive.

mcphelps · 05-20-2011, 07:34 PM

On the 09 with a compact flash, its 512 songs max, regardless of folders.

Zaggeron · 05-20-2011, 07:37 PM

I see. I never tried to used the USB connection -- I've just dumped my CDs to the HD. So it won't read an, e.g, iPod with more than 512 songs?

gnznroses · 05-20-2011, 10:26 PM

Wow that sucks. OK hmm....

bigaudiofanat · 05-21-2011, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by gnznroses

wow that sucks. Ok hmm....

one word ipod

axeman71 · 05-21-2011, 09:43 AM

I've got about 3500 songs on my iPod and it works just fine. I'm sure that the unit interfaces differently with an iPod than a USB hard drive though. I'm not sure what will happen with that many songs on a hard drive.

sonic370 · 05-21-2011, 08:07 PM

i agree go with ipod

bigaudiofanat · 05-21-2011, 09:51 PM

Going into more depth, buy a used on off ebay for 40 bucks with a broken screen dock it sync music and leave it in your car. It is what I do.

sonic370 · 05-21-2011, 10:25 PM

Yeah I bought a used iPod at a local pawn shop
For 35 bucks. Works good.

gnznroses · 05-22-2011, 09:55 PM

Awesome. Thanks guys. I didn't know there was any difference (I thought an iPod connected by USB just worked as a USB flash drive)

sonic370 · 05-23-2011, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gnznroses

Awesome. Thanks guys. I didn't know there was any difference (I thought an iPod connected by USB just worked as a USB flash drive)

yeah to me its easier to use an ipod than a flash drive with all the different folders and such.

gnznroses · 05-23-2011, 05:32 PM

Do you mean that when using an iPod you have to choose the songs and such using it, rather than the nav screen?

sonic370 · 05-23-2011, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gnznroses

Do you mean that when using an iPod you have to choose the songs and such using it, rather than the nav screen?

I don't have the Bose system or nav. I have a after market unit. Its a JVC
but i have it set to where all controls are done thru the head unit. i never have to touch the ipod. i'm guessing you should be able to do the same with the bose system.

wilsonp · 05-23-2011, 11:48 PM

The manuals are available from here for download.

FYI, the iPod interface is through the Nav touchscreen, not the iPod controls.

05-20-2011, 06:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
gnznroses Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 51 Drives: '11 Sprt/Trng Loaded Rep Power: 14	MP3s on a USB harddrive I have 500+ CDs that I thought I'd rip to mp3 and put on a portable harddrive. I assume it'd work since the Z supports USB sticks. I think my plan may be ruined though, unless I'm reading this wrong - Folder Levels, With navigation system: Folder levels: 8, Folders: 255 (including root folder), Files: 512 (Max. 255 files for one folder) It seems to say that there's a maximum TOTAL of 512 files, with a max of 255 files in one folder, but 512 across all folders combined. Surely not? That's madness. Same deal with the max of 255 folders - doesn't sound like it's 255 subfolders per folder. Last edited by gnznroses; 05-20-2011 at 06:55 PM.

05-20-2011, 07:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 18	Not sure what you are asking. Are you asking about the Music HardDrive you get with the navigation system or its capacity when reading from USB stick? If the former, you must be reading it wrong, I've got many more than 500 files on my Nav system's harddrive. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370z Roadster:Touring/Sport 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited

05-20-2011, 07:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 18	I see. I never tried to used the USB connection -- I've just dumped my CDs to the HD. So it won't read an, e.g, iPod with more than 512 songs? __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370z Roadster:Touring/Sport 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited

05-21-2011, 09:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
axeman71 Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 129 Drives: '10 Conv A7 Blk Chry Rep Power: 15	I've got about 3500 songs on my iPod and it works just fine. I'm sure that the unit interfaces differently with an iPod than a USB hard drive though. I'm not sure what will happen with that many songs on a hard drive. __________________ 2010 Roadster, 7AT, Black Cherry, Touring, Navigation, Lighted Kick Plates, Floor and Trunk Mats.

05-21-2011, 09:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Going into more depth, buy a used on off ebay for 40 bucks with a broken screen dock it sync music and leave it in your car. It is what I do. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

05-20-2011, 07:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
mcphelps Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Age: 65 Posts: 113 Drives: 09 Sprt/Tr/Nav PG M6 Rep Power: 16	On the 09 with a compact flash, its 512 songs max, regardless of folders.

05-20-2011, 10:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
gnznroses Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 51 Drives: '11 Sprt/Trng Loaded Rep Power: 14	Wow that sucks. OK hmm....

05-21-2011, 08:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	i agree go with ipod

05-21-2011, 10:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	Yeah I bought a used iPod at a local pawn shop For 35 bucks. Works good.

05-22-2011, 09:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
gnznroses Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 51 Drives: '11 Sprt/Trng Loaded Rep Power: 14	Awesome. Thanks guys. I didn't know there was any difference (I thought an iPod connected by USB just worked as a USB flash drive)

05-23-2011, 05:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
gnznroses Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 51 Drives: '11 Sprt/Trng Loaded Rep Power: 14	Do you mean that when using an iPod you have to choose the songs and such using it, rather than the nav screen?

05-23-2011, 11:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 16	The manuals are available from here for download. FYI, the iPod interface is through the Nav touchscreen, not the iPod controls. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black