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nMP3 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 that can be used and to the
media/formats on which the files are recorded.
lMP3 file compatibility

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lCompatible disc formats
The following disc formats can be used:

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lMP3 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.
lExtensions
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.
lPlayback

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Operating an iPod∗
Connecting an iPod enables you to enjoy music from the vehicle speakers.
nConnecting an iPod
Slide the armrest while pulling
up the lever, and lift the armrest.
Remove the upper trays (if
equipped).
Remove the lower tray.
Open the cover and connect an
iPod using an iPod cable.
Turn on the power of the iPod if it
is not turned on.
Press or .
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
∗: If equipped

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nControl panel
Te x t b u t t o n
Repeat play button
Playback button
Playback/Pause button
Go back button
Song selector button
Shuffle playback button
iPod menu/
Song selector knob
“PWR ⋅ VOL” knob
Pow e r Vo l u m e
(type A) (type C)

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Selecting a play mode
Press to select iPod menu mode.
Turning changes the play mode in the following order:
“PLAYLISTS”→“ARTISTS”→“ALBUMS”→“SONGS”→
“PODCASTS”→“GENRES”→“COMPOSERS”→
“AUDIOBOOKS”
Press to select the desired play mode.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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nPlay mode list
nSelecting a list
Turn to display the first selection list.
Press to select the desired item.
Pressing the knob changes to the second selection list.
Repeat the same procedure to select the desired song name.
To return to the previous selection list, select “GO BACK” or press
.
Play modeFirst
selection
Second
selection
Third
selection
Four 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-

“AUDIOBOOKS”
Songs select---
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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Selecting songs
Turn or press “∧” or “∨” on to select the desired song.
Playing and pausing songs
To play or pause a song, press .
Fast-forwarding and rewinding songs
To fast-forward or rewind, press and hold “∧” or “∨” on until you
hear a beep.
Shuffle playback
nPlaying songs from one playlist or album in random order
Press .
To cancel, press again.
nPlaying songs from all the playlists or albums in random order
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
To cancel, press again.
Repeat play
Press .
To cancel, press again.
Switching the display
Press .
Each time the button is pressed, the display changes in the following order:
Elapsed time → Album title → Tr a c k t i t l e → Artist name