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Playing back MP3 and WMA discs
Loading and ejecting MP3 and WMA discs
P. 2 3 9
Selecting a CD (type A only)
P. 2 3 9
Playback CD eject Playback/pause
Searching playbackDisplaying text messagesSelecting a folder
CD load (type A only)
Selecting
a file Selector buttons Fast-forwarding and reversing/Selecting a filePower Volume
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Switching the display
Press .
Each time is pressed, the display changes in the order of Track title
Track title/Artist name Track title/Album name
Track title/Elapsed time.
■Display
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■Error messages
“READ ERROR”: This indicates a trouble either in the CD or inside the
player. The CD may be dirty, damaged or inserted up-side
down.
“PLEASE WAIT”: Operation has stopped due to a high temperature inside
the player. Wait for a while and then press . Con-
tact your Toyota dealer if the CD still cannot be played.
“NO MUSIC”: This indicates that the MP3/WMA file is not included in the
CD.
■Discs that can be used
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■CD player protection feature
P. 244
■If CDs are left inside the CD player or in the ejected position for
extended periods
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●WMA file compatibility
• Compatible standards
WMA 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 displayed 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
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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
an iPod using an iPod cable.
Turn on the power of the iPod if
it is not turned on.
Press .
■Control panel
PlaybackDisplaying text messagesSelector knob
Selector buttons Fast-forwarding and reversing/Selecting a file
Power Volume
Playback/pause
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Selecting a play mode
Press that corresponds to “BROWSE” to select iPod
menu mode.
Press that corresponds to the desired play mode.
■Play mode list
Depending on the model, the name of your iPod may be displayed at
the top of the list.
Play modeFirst
selectionSecond
selectionThird
selectionFourth
selection
PLISTPlaylists
selectSongs
select--
ARTISTArtists selectAlbums
selectSongs
select-
ALBUMAlbums
selectSongs
select--
GENREGenre selectArtists selectAlbums
selectSongs select
SONGSSongs
select---
PODCSTAlbums
selectSongs
select--
COMPSRComposers
selectAlbums
selectSongs select-
BOOKSongs
select---
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Selecting songs from a song list
Press that corresponds to “LIST”.
The current playlist is displayed.
Turning to select the desired song.
Press returns the screen from list display to the previous
screen.
Selecting songs
Turn or press “” or “” on to select the desired song.
Playing and pausing songs
Press .
Fast-forwarding and rewinding songs
Press and hold “
” or “” on .
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Shuffle playback
■Playing songs from one playlist or album in random order
Press that corresponds to “RDM”.
To cancel, press the button twice.
■Playing songs from all the playlists or albums in random order
Press that corresponds to “RDM” twice.
To cancel, press the button again.
Repeat play
Press that corresponds to “RPT”.
To cancel, press the button again.
Even when the repeat play option has not been selected, playback will
automatically continue from the first song in the current play list once the
last song has ended.
Switching the display
Press .
Each time the button is pressed, the display changes in the following
order: Track title Track title/Artist name Track title/Album name
Track title/Elapsed time.
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Operating a USB memor y
Connecting a USB memory enables you to enjoy music from the
vehicle speakers.
■Connecting a USB memory
Open the cover and connect a
USB memory.
Turn on the power of the USB
memory if it is not turned on.
Depending on the USB device,
a USB extension cable may be
required in order to close the
console box.
Press .
■Control panel
Playback Playback/pause
Searching playbackDisplaying text messagesSelecting a folderSelecting a file
Selector buttons Fast-forwarding and reversing/Selecting a filePower Volume