When a USB hard drive with music on is connected to the USB input the only way to browse and play the music is by using the WebClient. USB input cannot be selected either by using the remote or the front panel buttons.

Some relevant updates can be found here: USB browsing SA30 and MusicLife

USB input for music playback on the SA30 is only available by using theWebClient, ref#67

jvs1 June 21, 2020, 10:34am 5

The actual response was:

There are no plans to bring USB browsing to SA30.

Non feature stated in SA30 manual, ref#71

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