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Pressing the “MEDIA” button displays the USB top screen from any
screen of the selected source.
Moving the controller to the right and selecting “Play music” while the
USB video screen is displayed changes to USB audio mode.
Menu screen
P. 3 3 6
Selecting a file
Press the “” or “” button, turn the right side knob (left-hand drive
vehicle) or left side knob (right-hand drive vehicle) on the audio panel
to select the desired file number.
To fast-forward or rewind, press and hold the “” or “” button.
Selecting a play mode
Move the controller to the right and select “Browse”.
Select the desired play mode, and select a file to begin the selected
play mode.
Displaying the now playing list
Move the controller to the right and select “Now playing list”.
Using USB memory device
Connecting a USB memory device enables you to enjoy music from the
vehicle speakers.
Select “USB1” or “USB2” on the “Source” screen.
Connecting a USB memory device
USB top screen
USB audio
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Moving the controller to the right and selecting “Play video” while the
USB video screen is displayed changes to USB video mode.
This function cannot be used while USB photo or MirrorLink is in use.
Menu screen
P. 3 3 6
Selecting a file
Press the “” or “” button, turn the right side knob (left-hand drive
vehicle) or left side knob (right-hand drive vehicle) on the audio panel
to select the desired file number.
To fast-forward or reverse, press and hold the “” or “” button.
Selecting a folder
Move the controller to the right and select “Browse”.
Select the desired folder, then select a file to begin using the selected
folder.
Displaying the now playing list
Move the controller to the right and select “Now playing list”.
USB memory functions
Depending on the USB memory device that is connected to the system, the
device itself may not be operable and certain functions may not be available. If
the device is inoperable or a function is unavailable due to a malfunction (as
opposed to a system specification), disconnecting the device and reconnecting
it may resolve the problem.
If the USB memory device still does not begin operation after being discon-
nected and reconnected, format the device.
Error messages for USB memory
USB memory
Compatible devices
USB memory devices that can be used for MP3, WMA and AAC (audio mode)
or MP4, WMV and AVI (video mode) playback.
USB video
MessageCause/Correction procedures
“Connection error.”This indicates a problem with the USB mem-
ory device or its connection.
“There are no files available
for playback.”This indicates that no MP3/WMA/AAC files
are included on the USB memory device.
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Compatible device formats
The following device format can be used:
• USB communication format: USB2.0 FS (480 Mbps)
• File system format: FAT16/32 (Windows)
• Correspondence class: Mass storage class
MP3, WMA and AAC files written to a device with 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: 3000 (including the root)
• Maximum number of files in a device: 9999
• Maximum number of files per folder: 255
MP3, WMA and AAC 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.
AAC is short for Advanced Audio Coding and refers to an audio compression
technology standard used with MPEG2 and MPEG4.
MP3, WMA and AAC file and media/formats compatibility are limited.
MP3 file compatibility
• Compatible standards
MP3 (MPEG1 AUDIO LAYERIII, MPEG2 AUDIO LAYERIII)
• Compatible sampling frequencies
MPEG1 AUDIO LAYERIII: 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)
MPEG2 AUDIO LAYERIII: 16, 22.05, 24 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates (compatible with VBR)
MPEG1 AUDIO LAYERIII: 32-320 (kbps)
MPEG2 AUDIO LAYERIII: 8-160 (kbps)
• Compatible channel modes: stereo, joint stereo, dual channel and monaural
WMA file compatibility
• Compatible standards
WMA Ver. 7, 8, 9 (only compatible with Windows Media Audio Standard)
• Compatible sampling frequencies
32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates (only compatible with 2-channel playback)
ver. 7, 8: CBR 48-192 (kbps)
ver. 9: CBR 48-320 (kbps)
AAC file compatibility
• Compatible standards
MPEG4/AAC-LC
• Compatible sampling frequencies
11.025/12/16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates
16-320 (kbps)
• Compatible channel modes: 1 ch and 2 ch
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File names
The only files that can be recognized as MP3/WMA/AAC and played are those
with the extension .mp3, .wma or .m4a.
ID3, WMA and AAC tags
ID3 tags can be added to MP3 files, making it possible to record the track title,
artist name, etc.
The system is compatible with ID3 Ver. 1.0, 1.1, and Ver. 2.2, 2.3 ID3 tags.
(The number of characters is based on ID3 Ver. 1.0 and 1.1.)
WMA tags can be added to WMA files, making it possible to record the track
title and artist name in the same way as with ID3 tags.
AAC tags can be added to AAC files, making it possible to record the track
title and artist name in the same way as with ID3 tags.
MP3, WMA and AAC playback
• When a device containing MP3, WMA or AAC files is connected, all files in
the USB memory device are checked. Once the file check is finished, the
first MP3, WMA or AAC file is played. To make the file check finish more
quickly, we recommend that you do not include any files other than MP3,
WMA or AAC files or create any unnecessary folders.
• When a USB memory device is connected and the audio source is changed
to USB memory mode, the USB memory device will start playing the first
file in the first folder. If the same device is removed and reconnected (and
the contents have not been changed), the USB memory device will resume
play from the same point in which it was last used.
Extensions
If the file extensions .mp3, .wma and .m4a are used for files other than MP3,
WMA and AAC files, they will be skipped (not played).
Playback
• To play MP3 files with steady sound quality, we recommend a fixed bit rate
of at least 128 kbps and a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz.
• There is a wide variety of freeware and other encoding software for MP3,
WMA and AAC files on the market, and depending on the status of the
encoding and the file format, poor sound quality or noise at the start of play-
back may result. In some cases, playback may not be possible at all.
• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are the registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.
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When the portable audio player is in standby for a connection, it will be
automatically connected whenever the power switch is in either ACCES-
SORY or ON mode.
Operate the portable player and connect it to the Bluetooth
® audio sys-
tem.
Go to “Bluetooth
* setup”: “Setup” “Bluetooth*”
Select the device to connect.
Select “Connect all” or “Connect as audio player”.
If the desired Bluetooth
® device is not displayed, register the device.
(P. 359)
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Connecting a Bluetooth® audio player
There are 2 portable audio player connection settings available: connect-
ing from the vehicle and connecting from the portable player.
Connecting method is set to “Vehicle”
Connecting method is set to “Device”
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When you register a phone, auto connection will be activated. Always set
it to this mode and leave the Bluetooth® phone in a place where a connec-
tion can be established.
When the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY or ON mode, the sys-
tem will search for a nearby cellular phone you have registered.
The system automatically connects with the most recent phone that was
connected. The connected result is displayed.
When auto connection has failed or “Bluetooth
* power” is turned off,
you must connect the Bluetooth® device manually.
Go to “Bluetooth
* setup”: “Setup” “Bluetooth*”
Select the device to connect.
Select “Connect all”, “Connect as a telephone” or “Connect as audio
player”.
If the desired Bluetooth
® device is not displayed, register the device.
(P. 359)
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Reconnecting a Bluetooth® phone
If the system cannot connect due to poor signal strength with the power switch in
ACCESSORY or ON mode, the system will automatically attempt to reconnect.
If the phone is turned off, the system will not attempt to reconnect. In this case,
the connection must be made manually, or the phone must be reselected.
Connecting a phone while Bluetooth® audio is playing
Bluetooth® audio will stop temporarily.
It may take time to connect.
Connecting a Bluetooth® phone
There are two connecting methods available: automatic and manual.
Auto connection
Manual connection
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Pressing the “MEDIA” button displays the Bluetooth® audio top screen
from any screen of the selected source.
Menu screen
P. 3 3 6
Selecting a song
Press the “” or “” button or turn the “TUNE/SCROLL” knob to
select the desired song number.
To fast-forward or rewind, press and hold the “” or “” button.
Selecting a play mode
Move the controller to the right and then select “Browse”.
Select the desired play mode, and then select a song to begin using
the selected play mode.
Displaying the now playing list
Move the controller to the right and then select “Now playing list”.
Bluetooth® audio top screen
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Phone number containing a “w” symbol
When the “w” symbol is dialed in an outgoing call, you need to go to
the “Release tones” screen to dial the following digits. Move the con-
troller to the left and then select “Release tones”.
Select “Handset mode” to change from a hands-free call to a cellular
phone call or vice versa.
Press the switch on the steering wheel or select .
When a call is interrupted by a third party while talking, an incoming call
message will be displayed.
To talk with the other party:
Press the switch on the steering
wheel or select .
To refuse the call:
Press the switch on the steering
wheel or select .
Every time you press the switch on the steering wheel or select during
call waiting, you will be switched to the other party.
Transferring calls
It is not possible to transfer from hands-free to the cellular phone while driving.
If you transfer from the cellular phone to hands-free, the hands-free screen will
be displayed, and you can operate the system using the screen.
Transfer method and operation may vary according to the cellular phone used.
For operation of the cellular phone in use, see the phone's manual.
Call waiting operation
Call waiting operation may differ depending on your phone company and cellu-
lar phone.
To transfer a call
To hang up
Call waiting