Is there anyway to bypass the 255 file limit imposed on headunits with the USB input?

NickBaragona · 06-20-2012, 09:33 PM

I use my phone to listen to music through the USB output, but I noticed my Kenwood 9990 will only recognize 255 files per folder. I have all my music in one folder....is it possible to have it recognize the entire 700 files?

cheshirecat · 06-21-2012, 09:19 AM

No- if the limit is 255, it's because of the particular filesystem that unit is running (8 bit, 16 bit, etc). It's a hard limitation.

homeryansta · 06-21-2012, 09:39 AM

why don't you separate your music into genre?

rock, pop, hip-hop/rap, rnb, etc.

unless you're one of those douche who listens to 1 type of music.

NickBaragona · 06-21-2012, 12:40 PM

I do listen to different genres, seperating the files into multiple folders is no problem. Now I am running into a different issue. I wanted to get the best sound quality possible, but it appears this headunit does not support flac files. Would I have to convert them to wav?

cheshirecat · 06-22-2012, 10:09 PM

most headunits don't support flac. it probably won't play back any type of uncompressed file. IMO, rip a few songs @ 320kbps/44.1khz stereo as mp3s and see how they sound.

Alstann · 06-23-2012, 12:00 AM

When I used to run a Pioneer head unit, I just organized my music in folders like:

Artist->Album->Song

Much nicer than just piling all the music on there. If you download Mediamonkey, you an set it to auto organize your music for you.

bigaudiofanat · 06-23-2012, 09:51 AM

My recommendation would be get a ipod with a broken screen off ebay, load up all your music throw it in the glove box and forget about it. I have almost my entire library on my 160GB and no problems. I would convert flac to apple lossless and your head unit will be able to play them all.

Just a thought.

NickBaragona · 06-25-2012, 08:08 PM

Well today my headunit died. I just get an endless loop when its attempting to boot up. I browsed the Kenwood forums and several other owners of the 9990HD have had the same issue. I really hope Kenwood will provide a warranty, I bought it on eBay.

06-20-2012, 09:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
NickBaragona Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 360 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 14	Is there anyway to bypass the 255 file limit imposed on headunits with the USB input? I use my phone to listen to music through the USB output, but I noticed my Kenwood 9990 will only recognize 255 files per folder. I have all my music in one folder....is it possible to have it recognize the entire 700 files? __________________ 20%Sides&Rear 55%Windshield l Rockford Fosgate Amp & P2D2 l Stillen CAI l F.I. CBE & LTH l GTR Start Button l

06-21-2012, 09:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
homeryansta Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Posts: 424 Drives: 04 se-r spec v, 370z Rep Power: 14	why don't you separate your music into genre? rock, pop, hip-hop/rap, rnb, etc. unless you're one of those douche who listens to 1 type of music. __________________

06-21-2012, 12:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
NickBaragona Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 360 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 14	I do listen to different genres, seperating the files into multiple folders is no problem. Now I am running into a different issue. I wanted to get the best sound quality possible, but it appears this headunit does not support flac files. Would I have to convert them to wav? __________________ 20%Sides&Rear 55%Windshield l Rockford Fosgate Amp & P2D2 l Stillen CAI l F.I. CBE & LTH l GTR Start Button l

06-23-2012, 12:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
Alstann Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 882 Drives: 12 PW 370z 6MT Sport Rep Power: 15	When I used to run a Pioneer head unit, I just organized my music in folders like: Artist->Album->Song Much nicer than just piling all the music on there. If you download Mediamonkey, you an set it to auto organize your music for you. __________________ 2012 Pearl White 370Z GReddy Twin Turbo

06-23-2012, 09:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	My recommendation would be get a ipod with a broken screen off ebay, load up all your music throw it in the glove box and forget about it. I have almost my entire library on my 160GB and no problems. I would convert flac to apple lossless and your head unit will be able to play them all. Just a thought. __________________ 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/

06-21-2012, 09:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 292	No- if the limit is 255, it's because of the particular filesystem that unit is running (8 bit, 16 bit, etc). It's a hard limitation.

06-22-2012, 10:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 292	most headunits don't support flac. it probably won't play back any type of uncompressed file. IMO, rip a few songs @ 320kbps/44.1khz stereo as mp3s and see how they sound.

06-25-2012, 08:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
NickBaragona Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 360 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 14	Well today my headunit died. I just get an endless loop when its attempting to boot up. I browsed the Kenwood forums and several other owners of the 9990HD have had the same issue. I really hope Kenwood will provide a warranty, I bought it on eBay. __________________ 20%Sides&Rear 55%Windshield l Rockford Fosgate Amp & P2D2 l Stillen CAI l F.I. CBE & LTH l GTR Start Button l

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