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●MP3 and WMA playback
When a disc containing MP3 or WMA files is inserted, all files on the disc are first
checked. Once the file check is finished, the first MP3 or WMA file is played. To
make the file check finish more quickly, we recommend you do not write in any
files other than MP3 or WMA files or create any unnecessary folders.
Discs that contain a mixture of music data and MP3 or WMA format data cannot
be played.
●Extensions
If the file extensions .mp3 and .wma are used for files other than MP3 and WMA
files, they will be mistakenly recognized and played as MP3 and WMA files. This
may result in large amounts of interference and damage to the speakers.
●Playback
• To play MP3 files with steady sound quality, we recommend a fixed bit rate of at least 128 kbps and a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz.
• CD-R or CD-RW playback may not be po ssible in some instances, depend-
ing on the characteristics of the disc.
• There is a wide variety of freeware and other encoding software for MP3 and WMA files on the market, and depending on the status of the encoding and
the file format, poor sound quality or noise at the start of playback may result.
In some cases, playback ma y not be possible at all.
• When files other than MP3 or WMA files are recorded on a disc, it may take more time to recognize the disc and in some cases, playback may not be pos-
sible at all.
•Microsoft
®, Windows®, and Windows Media® are the registered trade-
marks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.
NOTICE
■CDs and adapters that cannot be used
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Operating an iPod® player
Connecting an iPod® player enables you to enjoy music from the vehicle
speakers.
■ Connecting an iPod® player
Open the cover and connect an
iP
od® player using an iPod®
cable.
Press .

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Adjusting sound quality and volume balance
Press to enter iPod® menu mode.
Pressing changes sound modes. ( P. 305)
■About iPod®
iPod is registered trademarks of Apple, Inc.
■iPod® player functions
●When an iPod® player is connected and the audio source is changed to iPod®
player mode, the iPod® player will resume play from the same point in which it
was last used.
●Depending on the iPod® player that is connected to the system, certain func -
tions may not be available. Disconnecting the device and reconnecting it once
again m
ay resolve some malfunctions.
■iPod® player problems
To resolve most problems encountered when using your iPod
® player, disconnect
your iPod® player from the vehicle iPod® player connection and reset it. 
For instructions on how to reset your iPod® player, refer to your iPod® player
Owner’s Manual.
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■Routing portable audio device cables
When the console box is open, portable
audio device cables can be pulled through
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■Error messages
“ERROR”: This indicates a problem in the iPod
® player or its connection.
“NO MUSIC”: This indicates that ther e is no music data in the iPod
® player.
“EMPTY”: This indicates that an empty playlist is selected.
“UPDATE”: This indicates that the version of the iPod
® player is not compatible.
Upgrade your iPod® software to the latest version.
■Compatible models
●iPod® 5th generation Ver. 1.2 or later
●iPod® nano 3rd generation Ver. 1.0 or later
●iPod® nano 2nd generation Ver. 1.1.2 or later
●iPod® nano Ver. 1.2 or later
●iPod® touch Ver. 1.1 or later
●iPod® classic Ver. 1.0 or later
iPhone
®, iPod® mini, iPod® shuffle, iPod® photo and 4th generation and earlier
models of iPod® are not compatible with this system.
Items related to standards an d limitations are as follows:
●Maximum number of lists in device: 9999
●Maximum number of songs in device: 65025
●Maximum number of songs per list: 65025
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not connect iPod
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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to iPod® players
●Do not leave iPod® players in the vehicle. The temperature inside the vehicle may
become high, resulting in damage to the player.
●Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the iPod® player while it
is connected as this may damage the iPod® player or its terminal.
●Do not insert foreign objects into the port as this may damage the iPod® player
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Operating a USB memory player
Connecting a USB memory player enables you to enjoy music from the
vehicle speakers.
■Connecting a USB memory player
Open the cover and connect a
USB memor
y player.
Press .

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Fast-forwarding and rewinding files
To fast-forward or rewind, press and hold or until you hear a
beep.
Random playback
■ Playing files from a folder in random order
Press .
To cancel, press again.
■Playing all the files from a USB memory player in random order
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
To cancel, press again.
Repeat play
■Repeating a file
Press .
To cancel, press again.
■Repeating all the files in a folder
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
To cancel, press again.
Switching the display
Press .
Each time the button is pressed, the display changes in the following order:
Elapsed time  Folder name  File name  Album title  Track title 
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■USB memory player functions
Depending on the USB memory player that is conn
ected to the system, certain
functions may not be availabl e. Disconnecting the device and reconnecting it once
again may resolve some malfunctions.
■Display
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■Routing portable audio device cables
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■Error messages
“ERROR”: This indicates a problem in the USB
memory player or its connec-
tion.
“NO MUSIC”: This indicates that no MP 3
/WMA files are included in the USB
memory player.
■USB memory player
●Compatible devices
USB memory players that can be used for MP3 and WMA playback
●Compatible device formats
The following device formats can be used:
• USB communication formats: USB2.0 FS (12mbps)
• File formats: FAT16/32 (Windows
®)
• Correspondence class: Mass storage class
MP3 and WMA files written in any format other than those listed above may not
pl
ay correctly, and their file names an d folder names may not be displayed cor -
rectly.
Items related to standards and limitations are as follows:
• Maximum directory hierarchy: 8 levels
• Maximum number of folders in a device: 999 (including the root)
• Maximum number of files in a device: 65025
• Maximum number of files per folder: 255