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Loading and ejecting MP3 and WMA discs→ P. 228, 229
Selecting MP3 and WMA discs
→ P. 2 3 0
Selecting a folder
■ Selecting folders one at a time
Press ( ∧) or (∨ ) to select the desired folder.
■ Selecting the desired folder by cueing the first file of each folder
(type A only)
Press and hold until you hear a beep. When the desired folder is
reached, press once again.
■ Returning to the first folder
Press and hold ( ∨) until you hear a beep.
Fast-forwarding and reversing files
To fast-forward or reverse, press and hold “ ∧” or “∨ ” on until you
hear a beep.

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Selecting and scanning files■ Selecting one fi le at a time
Turn or press “ ∧” or “ ∨” on to select the desired file.
■ Selecting the desired file by cueing the files in the folder (type A
only)
Press .
When the desired file is reached, press once again.
Repeat play
■ Repeating a file
Press (RPT).
■ Repeating all of the files in a folder
Press and hold (RPT) until you hear a beep.
Random playback
■ To play files from a particul ar folder in random order
Press (RAND).
■ To play all of the files on a disc in random order
Press and hold (RAND) until you hear a beep.
Playing and pausing files
To play or pause a file, press ( ).

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■Discs that can be used
Discs with the marks shown below can be used.
Playback may not be possible depending on recording format or disc features, or
due to scratches, dirt or deterioration.
■CD player protection feature
To protect the internal components, playback is automatically stopped when a
problem is detected while the CD player is being used.
■If CDs are left inside the CD player or in the ejected position for extended peri-
ods
CDs may be damaged and may not play properly.
■Lens cleaners
Do not use lens cleaners. Doing so may damage the CD player.
■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 by 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 and to the media/formats
recorded by them that can be used.
●MP3 file compatibility
• Compatible standards
MP3 (MPEG1 LAYER3, MPEG2 LSF LAYER3)
• Compatible sampling frequencies
MPEG1 LAYER3: 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)
MPEG2 LSF LAYER3: 16, 22.05, 24 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates (compatible with VBR) MPEG1 LAYER3: 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320 (kbps)
MPEG2 LSF LAYER3: 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 144, 160 (kbps)
• Compatible channel modes: stereo, joint stereo, dual channel and monaural

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●WMA file compatibility
• Compatible standardsWMA Ver. 7, 8, 9
• Compatible sampling frequencies 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates (only compatible with 2-channel playback) Ver. 7, 8: CBR 48, 64, 80, 96, 128, 160, 192 (kbps)
Ver. 9: CBR 48, 64, 80, 96, 128, 160, 192, 256, 320 (kbps)
●Compatible media
Media that can be used for MP3 and WMA playback are CD-Rs and CD-RWs.
Playback in some instances may not be possible, depending on the status of the
CD-R or CD-RW. Playback may not be possible or the audio may jump if the disc
is scratched or marked with fingerprints.
●Compatible disc formats
The following disc formats can be used.
• Disc formats: CD-ROM Mode 1 and Mode 2
CD-ROM XA Mode 2, Form 1 and Form 2
• File formats: ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2, (Romeo, Joliet) 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 dis-
played correctly.
Items related to standards and limitations are as follows.
• Maximum directory hierarchy: 8 levels
• Maximum length of folder names/file names: 32 characters
• Maximum number of folders: 192 (including the root)
• Maximum number of files per disc: 255
●File names
The only files that can be recognized as MP3/WMA and played are those with
the extension .mp3 or .wma.
●Multi-sessions
As the audio system is compatible with multi-sessions, it is possible to play discs
that contain MP3 and WMA files. However, only the first session can be played.

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Operating an iPod
Connecting an iPod enables you to enjoy music from the vehicle speakers.
■Connecting an iPod
Open the cover and connect
the portable audio device.
Turn on the power of the iPod if it
is not turned on.
Ty p e APress .
Ty p e B Press .
STEP1
STEP2
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■Control panel
Ty p e A
Repeat play
PlaybackPlayback/Pause
Go back
Song selection
Shuffle playback
iPod menu/
Song selection
Po w e r Vo l u m e Displays text message
Silencing a sound
Song selection

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Selecting a play modePress to select iPod menu mode.
Pressing or changes the play mode in the following
order:
“PLAYLISTS” →“A R T I S T S ” →“ALBUMS” →“SONGS” →
“PODCASTS” →“GENRES” →“COMPOSERS” →
“AUDIOBOOKS”
Press to select the desired play mode.
Ty p e B
Repeat play
Playback
Playback/Pause
Go back
Song selection
Shuffle playback
iPod menu/
Song selection
Po w e r Vo l u m e Displays text message
Silencing a sound
Song selection
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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Play mode list
■ Selecting a list
Press or to display the first selection list.
Press to select the desired item.
Pressing changes to the second selection list.
Repeat the same procedure to select the desired item.
To return to the previous selection list, select “GO BACK” or press
().
Play modeFirst
selectionSecond
selectionThird
selectionFour th
selection
“PLAYLISTS”Playlists selectSongs select--
“A R T I S T S ”Artists selectAlbums selectSongs select-
“A L B U M S ”Albums selectSongs select--
“SONGS”Songs select---
“PODCASTS”Albums selectSongs select--
“GENRES”Genre selectArtists selectAlbums selectSongs select
“COMPOSERS”Composers
selectAlbums selectSongs select-
“A U D I O B O O K S ”Songs select---
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3