Audio storage and playback device and method of controlling same

摘要

A device for the storage and playback of audio signals originating from at least one portable medium includes a player for reading audio information from a portable medium having a plurality of audio tracks. The player transmits an audio output signal corresponding to a selected audio track. A storage device operatively connects to the player for receiving the output signal and storing the plurality of audio tracks. The device further includes a user interface control panel. A controller is adapted to receive user input from the control panel regarding desired playback of a selected track and records the playback information of the selected track in memory to prioritize the tracks relative to one another. The controller is further adapted to receive user input to control the player and the storage device to play at least portions of the stored plurality of audio tracks such that playing of the tracks is dependant on the playback information.