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About iPod
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compli-
ance with safety and regulatory standards.
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other coun-
tries.
iPod functions
When an iPod is connected and the audio source is changed to iPod
mode, the iPod will resume play from the same point in which it was last
used.
Depending on the iPod that is connected to the system, certain functions
may not be available. If a function is unavailable due to a malfunction
(as opposed to a system specification), disconnecting the device and
reconnecting it once again may resolve the problem.
While connected to the system, the iPod cannot be operated with its own
controls. It is necessary to use the controls of the vehicle's audio system
instead.
iPod problems
To resolve most problems encountered when using your iPod, disconnect
your iPod from the vehicle iPod connection and reset it.
For instructions on how to reset your iPod, refer to your iPod Owner’s Man-
ual.
Display
Up to 12 characters can be displayed at a time.
If there are 13 characters or more, pressing and holding until you
hear a beep will display the remaining characters.
A maximum of 24 characters can be displayed.
If is pressed until you hear a beep again or has not been pressed for 6
seconds or more, the display will return to the first 12 characters.
Depending on the contents recorded, the characters may not be displayed
properly or may not be displayed at all.

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Canceling shuffle and repeat playback
Press (RAND) or (RPT) again.
Error messages
“ERROR”:This indicates a problem in the iPod or its connection.
“NO MUSIC”:This indicates that there is no music data in the iPod.
“EMPTY”: This indicates that some available songs are not found in a
selected playlist.
“UPDATE”: This indicates that the version of the iPod is not compatible.
Upgrade your iPod software to the latest version.
Compatible models
Depending on differences between models or software version etc., some
models listed above might be incompatible with this system.
iPod 4th generation and earlier models are not compatible with this system.
iPhone, iPod mini, iPod shuffle and iPod photo are not compatible with this
system.
Items related to standards and limitations are as follows:
Maximum number of lists in device: 9999
Maximum number of songs in device: 65535
Maximum number of songs per list: 65535
ModelGenerationSoftware version
iPod5th generationVer. 1.2.0 or higher
iPod nano1st generationVer. 1.3.0 or higher
2nd generationVer. 1.1.2 or higher
3rd generationVer. 1.0.0 or higher
iPod touch1st generationVer. 1.1.0 or higher
iPod classic1st generationVer. 1.0.0 or higher

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CAUTION
Caution while driving
Do not connect iPod or operate the controls.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to iPod
Do not leave iPod 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 while it is
connected as this may damage the iPod or its terminal.
Do not insert foreign objects into the port as this may damage the iPod or
its terminal.

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Operating a USB memory
Connecting a USB memory enables you to enjoy music from the vehi-
cle speakers.
Connecting a USB memory
Open the cover and connect
the portable audio device.
Turn on the power of the
USB memory if it is not
turned on.
Push .
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Control panel
The illustration below is for left-hand drive vehicles.
The button positions and shapes may differ slightly for right-
hand drive vehicles.
Repeat play
Playback Playback/Pause
Folder selection
File selec- Random play-
Power Vol-Displays text message
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Selecting a folder
Selecting folders one at a time
Press () or () to select the desired folder.
Returning to the first folder
Press and hold () until you hear a beep.
Selecting files
Turn or press “” or “” on to select the desired file.
Playing and pausing files
To play or pause a file, press ( ).
Fast-forwarding and rewinding files
To fast-forward or rewind, press and hold “” or “” on
until you hear a beep.
Random playback
Playing files from a folder in random order
Press (RAND).
Playing all the files from a USB memory in random order
Press and hold (RAND) until you hear a beep.

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Repeat play
Repeating a file
Press (RPT).
Repeating all the files in a folder
Press and hold (RPT) until you hear a beep.
Switching the display
Press .
Each time is pressed, the display changes in the order of
Elapsed time  Folder name  File name  Album title (MP3 only)
 Track title  Artist name.
USB memory functions
Depending on the USB memory that is connected to the system, the
device itself may not be operable and certain functions may not be avail-
able. If the device is inoperable or a function is unavailable due to a mal-
function (as opposed to a system specification), disconnecting the device
and reconnecting it once again may resolve the problem.
If the USB memory still does not begin operation after being discon-
nected and reconnected, format the memory.
Display
Up to 12 characters can be displayed at a time.
If there are 13 characters or more, pressing and holding until you
hear a beep will display the remaining characters.
A maximum of 24 characters can be displayed.
If is pressed until you hear a beep again or has not been pressed for 6
seconds or more, the display will return to the first 12 characters.
Depending on the contents recorded, the characters may not be displayed
properly or may not be displayed at all.
Canceling random and repeat playback
Press (RAND) or (RPT) again.

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Error messages
“ERROR”: This indicates a problem in the USB memory or its connec-
tion.
“NO MUSIC”:This indicates that no MP3/WMA files are included in the
USB memory.
USB memory
Compatible devices
USB memory 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 (12 mbps)
• 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 play correctly, and their file names and folder names may not be
displayed correctly.
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
MP3 and WMA files
MP3 (MPEG Audio LAYER 3) is a standard audio compression format.
Files can be compressed to approximately 1/10 of their original size using
MP3 compression.
WMA (Windows Media Audio) is a Microsoft audio compression format.
This format compresses audio data to a size smaller than that of the MP3
format.
There is a limit to the MP3 and WMA file standards that can be used and
to the media/formats on which the files are recorded.