- If filenames begin with letters, they are played in ascending order of the file creation date/time.
- If root directory starts with the number, the directory will be assigned to a respective virtual disc.
All MP3, WMA, iTunes, FLAC and OGG tracks will be enumerated and found once you select the appropriate disc.
Check US Drive Setup guide at http://gromaudio.com/docs/Grom_USB_Setup.pd
5.4 USB Basic Features
The GROM-MST4 adapter has the following functionality:
-Every directory in a root of the US portable data medium becomes a virtual disc. Playlist on Android become virtual
disc. Please note: directories with non-audio files (e.g., pictures, documents) located in the root will be recognized
as empty virtual discs.
-All audio files within the root directory are enumerated and treated as TRACKS.
-The following operations are supported by the GROM-MST4:
oChange virtual disc/playlist
oChange tracks forward and backward
oDisplay track # and track title where available
oRestore last positions for up to 4 US sticks
oRestore last playlist positions in up to 20 virtual discs
6. iPod/iPhone/iPad operation with USB to iPod cable
Once in the US mode of GROM with iPod/iPhone/iPad plugged into to US port of GROM the following operation are
available:
A. Simple mode (iPod stays unlocked) :
1. Single CD stereo: turn Tuning knob to the left <10 tracks creates Simple iPod Mode (Disc №1).
iPod stays unlocked. Your iPod can be controlled via its clickwheel or via car stereo controls. The information displayed on
your car stereo does not represent the actual song position on the iPod (the song’s number). There is no need to prepare
your iPod to play in this mode.
2. Available operations:
- Next track – use > button or turn Tuning knob to the right
- Previous track – use < button or turn Tuning knob to the left
- Fast Forward –press and hold > button
- Fast Reverse –press and hold < button
B. Advanced mode:
1. Single CD stereo: Turn Tuning knob to the right + 10-19 tracks will create Advanced iPod Mode Folder/Playlist 1
Your iPod is locked for control and only operated via car stereo buttons. Your iPhone or iPad stays unlocked in Advanced
mode. You can see current information such as track time, number and playlist (disk) number. Text is also available for
certain stereos. In order to use this mode you have to prepare your iPod as explained later.
The advanced mode is always on for playlists 2 and up.
2. “Ok to disconnect” is shown on the iPod display while it is connected to this unit. The clickwheel of the
iPod is disabled when in this mode.
3. Available operations:
- Next track
- Previous track
- Next Playlist/Folder
- Previous Playlist/Folder
4. Playlist set up for Advanced Mode
To use your iPod in Advanced Mode you have to define playlists. We recommend naming the playlists starting with the
number according to the desirable disk position.
1. Andy’s songs
