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Notes on MP3/WMAWhat is MP3/WMA?
MP3 (MPEG1/2 Audio Layer-III) and WMA
(Windows Media
TM
Audio) are the com-
pression formats of digital audio. The
former is developed by MPEG (Motion Pic-
ture Experts Group), and the latter is
developed by Microsoft Corporation.
Using these compression formats, you
can record the contents of about 10 music
CDs on a single CD media (This figures
refer to data recorded on a 650 MB CD-R
or CD-RW at a fixed bit rate of 128 kbps
and a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz).
Points to remember when making MP3/
WMA files
Common
High bit rate and high sampling fre-
quency are recommended for high qual-
ity sounds.
Selecting VBR (Variable Bit Rate) is not
recommended because playing time is
not displayed properly and sound may
be skipped.
The playback sound quality differs
depending on the encoding circum-
stances. For details, refer to the user
manual of your own encoding software
and writing software.MP3
It is recommended to set the bit rate to
“128 kbps or more” and “fixed”.
WMA
It is recommended to set the bit rate to
“64 kbps or more” and “fixed”.
Do not set the copy protect attribute on
the WMA file to enable this unit to play
back.
NOTE:
Never assign the “.mp3”, or “.wma” file
name extension to a file that is not in the
MP3/WMA format. This may not only pro-
duce noise from the speaker damage, but
also damage your hearing.
Recording MP3/WMA files on a CD
media
You are recommended to minimize the
chances of making a disc that contains
both CD-DA files and MP3/WMA files.
If CD-DA files are on the same disc as
MP3 or WMA files, the songs may not
play in the intended order, or some
songs may not play at all.
When storing MP3 data and WMA data
on the same disc, use different folders
for each data.
Do not record files other than MP3/
WMA files and unnecessary folder on adisc.
The name of an MP3/WMA file should
be added by rules as shown in the fol-
lowing descriptions and also comply
with the rules of each file system.
The file extension “.mp3” or “.wma”
should be assigned to each file depend-
ing on the file format.
You may encounter trouble in playing
MP3/WMA files or displaying the infor-
mation of MP3/WMA files recorded with
certain writing software or CD record-
ers.
This unit does not have a play list func-
tion.
Although Multi-session recording is sup-
ported, the use of Disc-at-Once is rec-
ommended.
Compression formats
MP3
Bit rate:
MPEG1 Audio Layer III : 64 k - 320 kbps
MPEG2 Audio Layer III : 64 k - 160 kbps
Sampling frequency:
MPEG1 Audio Layer III : 32 k/44.1 k/48 kHzMPEG2 Audio Layer III : 16 k/22.05 k/24 kHzWMA (Ver.7, Ver.8)
Bit rate: CBR 48 k - 192 kbps
Sampling frequency: 32 k/44.1 k/48 kHz
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WMA (Ver. 9*)
Bit rate: CBR 48 k - 320 kbps
Sampling frequency:
32 k/44.1 k/48 kHz
* WMA 9 Professional/LossLess/Voice are
not supported.
Supported file systems
ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet, Romeo
Maximum number of files/folders
Maximum number of files: 512 (files +
folders)
Maximum number of files in one folder:
512
Maximum depth of trees: 8
Maximum number of folders: 255
(Root folder is included.)
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Listening to the file stored in the USB device
TUNE / FOLDER / CHDISPAS
RPT
XM
USBMENU
RDM
SEEK/ TRACK/CAT
SOUNDPUSH
1
2
3
4
5
6
VOL PUSH POWER
CD
FM/ AMH
M
(4) (3)(7)
(5)
(6) (2)
(1)
Display
(1) USB button
(2) TUNE FOLDER PUSH SOUND knob
(3) Up button
(4) Down button
(5) RPT button
(6) RDM button
(7) DISP button
(A) Folder number
(B) Track number
(C) Play time
(D) MP3/WMA indicator
(C)(B) (A)
(D)
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Selecting a USB device mode
Press the USB button (1).
Selecting a folder
Turn the sound control knob (2) to select a
folder.
Selecting a track
Press the Up button (3) to listen to the
next track.
Press the Down button (4) twice to listen
to the previous track.
When the Down button (4) is pressed
once, the track currently being played
will start again at the beginning.
Fast forwarding/Rewinding a track
Hold in the Up button (3) to advance a
track rapidly.
Hold in the Down button (4) to rewind a
track.Random play
Press the RDM button (6).
Each time the button is pressed, the mode
changes in the following order.
NOTE:
To cancel random play, press the RDM
button (6) several times to change the ran-
dom play mode to OFF.
FOLDER RANDOM
The random indicator “RDM.F” lights.
The tracks in the current folder are
played at random.
ALL RANDOM
The random indicator “RDM” lights.
The tracks in the USB device that is
connected are played at random.Repeat play
Press the RPT button (5).
Each time the button is pressed, repeat
play mode changes as follows:
NOTE:
To cancel repeat play, press the RPT but-
ton (5) several times to change the repeat
play mode to OFF.
FILE REPEAT
The repeat indicator “RPT” lights.
The track currently being played is
played repeatedly.
FOLDER REPEAT
The repeat indicator “RPT.F” lights.
All the tracks in the folder currently
being played are played repeatedly. CAUTION
Do not connect any USB device
other than a USB memory or a
USB audio player. Do not con-
nect multiple USB devices to the
USB connector. Supplying power
to multiple USB devices from the
connector could cause overheat-
ing and smoking.
OFF FOLDER RANDOM ALL RANDOM
OFF FILE REPEAT FOLDER REPEAT
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Display change
Press the DISP button (7).
Each time it is pressed, display is changed
as follows:
NOTE:
“NO TITLE” is displayed when there is
no information on the disc.
If all the text data cannot be displayed,
the “>” mark appears at the right end.
Holding down the DISP button (7) for
1 sec. or more calls the next page.
Notes on USB deviceCompatible USB devices
USB Mass Storage Class
For details as to whether your USB
memory/USB Audio is compatible with
USB Mass Storage Class, please con-
tact the USB memory/USB Audio manu-
facturer.
USB Standard Compatibility 1.1/2.0 Full
Speed
File System FAT16/32
Maximum current less than 500 mA
Capacity less than 4 GB (1 partition)
USB device connection
When connecting a USB device, make
sure the connector is pushed all the way
into the socket.
Do not leave the USB device for long
periods of time in places inside the car
where the temperature rises too high.
Back up any important data beforehand.
We cannot accept responsibility for any
lost data.
The use of USB devices that contain
data files other than MP3/WMA format
is not recommended.
Recording MP3/WMA files on a USB device Playback or display may not be possible
depending on the type of USB device or
the condition of the recording. Depending on the connected USB
memory, the order in which the files are
played back may differ from the order in
which the files were stored.
Compression formats
MP3
Bit rate: MPEG1 Audio Layer III : 64 k - 320 kbps
MPEG2 Audio Layer III : 64 k - 160 kbps Sampling frequency: MPEG1 Audio Layer III : 32 k/44.1 k/48 kHz
MPEG2 Audio Layer III : 16 k/22.05 k/24 kHzWMA (Ver.7, Ver.8)
Bit rate: CBR 48 k - 192 kbps
Sampling frequency: 32 k/44.1 k/48 kHz
WMA (Ver. 9*)
Bit rate: CBR 48 k - 320 kbps
Sampling frequency: 32 k/44.1 k/48 kHz
* WMA 9 Professional/LossLess/Voice are
not supported.
Maximum number of files/folders
Maximum number of files: 2500 (files +
folders) Maximum number of files in one folder: 255 Maximum depth of trees: 8
Maximum number of folders: 255
(Root folder is included.) Play time display
Folder name display
File name display
Album name display (MP3 only)
Track title display
Artist name display
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Listening to an iPod
®
TUNE / FOLDER / CHDISPAS
RPT
XM
USBMENU
RDM
SEEK/ TRACK/CAT
SOUNDPUSH
1
2
3
4
5
6
VOL PUSH POWER
CD
FM/ AMH
M
(4) (3)(7)
(5)
(6) (2)
(1)
Display
(1) USB button
(2) TUNE FOLDER PUSH SOUND knob
(3) Up button
(4) Down button
(5) RPT button
(6) RDM button
(7) DISP button
(A) Track title
(B) Track number
(C) Play time
(C)
(A)
(B)
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Selecting an iPod
® mode
Press the USB button (1).
Selecting a track
Press the Up button (3) to listen to the
next track.
Press the Down button (4) twice to listen
to the previous track.
When the Down button (4) is pressed
once, the track currently being played
will start again at the beginning.
Fast forwarding/Rewinding a track
Hold in the Up button (3) to advance a
track rapidly.
Hold in the Down button (4) to rewind a
track.Random play
Press the RDM button (6).
Each time the button is pressed, the mode
changes in the following order.
NOTE:
To cancel random play, press the RDM
button (6) several times to change the ran-
dom play mode to OFF.
SONG RANDOM
The random indicator “RDM” lights.
The tracks in the iPod
® are played at
random.
ALBUM RANDOM
The random indicator “D.RDM” lights.
The albums in the iPod® that are played
at random.Repeat play
Press the RPT button (5).
Each time the button is pressed, repeat
play mode changes as follows:
NOTE:
To cancel repeat play, press the RPT but-
ton (5) again.
SONG REPEAT
The repeat indicator “RPT” lights.
The track currently being played is
played repeatedly.
OFF SONG RANDOM ALBUM RANDOM
OFF SONG REPEAT
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Display change
Press the DISP button (7).
Each time it is pressed, display is changed
as follows:
NOTE:
If all the text data cannot be displayed, the
“>” mark appears at the right end. Holding
down the DISP button (7) for 1 sec. or
more calls the next page.Playing Mode selection
1) Press and hold the USB button (1) for
1 second or longer.
2) Turn the TUNE FOLDER PUSH
SOUND knob (2).
Each time it is turned, mode is
changed as follows:
3) Press the TUNE FOLDER PUSH
SOUND knob (2) to select an item.
NOTE:
When the USB button (1) is pressed, the
previous screen appears.
When the DISP button (7) is pressed,
the regular screen appears.
“NO SONGS” will appear if no song
exists.
Notes on iPod
®
Controllable iPod
®/software version
iPod
® touch
iPod® classic
iPod® nano (4th generation)
iPod® nano (3rd generation)
iPod® nano (2nd generation)
iPod® nano (1st generation)
iPod® (5th generation)
* Please update the firmware of your
iPod® before using it.
Some functions may not be available
depending on the model of iPod
® or its
firmware version.
iPod
® is a trademark of Apple Inc., reg-
istered in the U.S. and other countries.
Apple is not responsible for the opera-
tion of this device or its compliance with
safety and regulatory standards.
iPod
® connection
Please make sure to detach the iPod
®
after turning off the car engine (turning
the ACC to OFF). The iPod
® may not
shut down while still connected, which
may result in battery depletion.
Please do not connect iPod® accesso-
ries such as an iPod
® remote control or
headphones while connecting iPod
®
with the unit. The unit may not operate
correctly. Playlist name & Track title display
(Playlist mode only)
Artist name & Track title display
Album name & Track title display
Track title & Play time display
PLAYLIST
ARTIST
ALBUM
SONGS
GENRE