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■Selecting folders one at a time
Press () to select the desired
folder.
Press (MORE>) to display the commands.
■
Selecting a folder and file from folder list Press the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob.
The folder list will be displayed.
Turn and press the knob to select a folder and file.
To return to the previous display, press (BACK).
■
Returning to the first folder
Press and hold (
Press and hold the “SCAN” button until you hear a beep.
The first 10 seconds of the first file in each folder will be played.
To cancel, press the button again.
When the desired folder is reached, press the button again.
Turn the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob or press “ ” or “ ” on the “SEEK/
TRACK” button to select the desired file.
Press the “SCAN” button.
The first 10 seconds of each file will be played.
To cancel, press the button again.
When the desired file is reac hed, press the button again.
Press ( ) or ( ).
Press (
Selecting a folder
Scanning a folder
Selecting a file
Scanning the files in a folder
Fast-forwarding and rewinding files
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Pressing (RDM) changes modes in the following order:
Folder randomAll folder random Off
Press (MORE>) to display the command.
Pressing (RPT) changes modes in the following order:
File repeat Folder repeat
*Off
*: Available except when RDM (random play) is selected
Press (MORE>) to display the command.
Press ( ).
Press (
Press the “TEXT” button to display or hide the album title.
If there are following texts, is displayed.
Press and hold the button to display the remaining texts.
Random play
Repeat play
Playing and pausing tracks
Switching the display
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■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 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 recon-
necting it once again may resolve the problem.
● If the USB memory still does not begin operation after being disconnected
and reconnected, format the memory.
■ Display
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■ Error messages
“ERROR”:
This indicates a problem in t he USB memory or its connection.
“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 (12mbps)
• File formats: FAT12/16/32 (Windows)
• Correspondence class: Mass storage class
MP3 and WMA files written in any form at 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 number of folders in a device: 999 (including the root)
• Maximum number of files in a device: 9999
• Maximum number of files per folder: 255
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●MP3 and WMA files
MP3 (MPEG Audio LAYER3) 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/for-
mats 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: 32 320 (kbps)
• MPEG2 LSF LAYER3: 8 160 (kbps)
• Compatible channel modes: stereo, joint stereo, dual channel and mon- aural
● 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 48 192 (kbps)
Ver. 9: CBR 48 320 (kbps)
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●File names
The only files that can be recognized as MP3/WMA and played are those
with the extension .mp3 or .wma.
● ID3 and WMA 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, 2.4 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.
● MP3 and WMA playback
• When a device containing MP3 or WMA files is connected, all files in the
USB memory device are 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 that you do not include any files other than MP3 or WMA
files or create any unnecessary folders.
• When the USB device is connected and the audio source is changed to USB memory mode, the USB device will start playing the first file in the
first folder. If the same device is removed and reinserted (and the con-
tents have not been changed), the USB memory will resume play from
the same point in which it was last used.
● Extensions
If the file extensions .mp3 and .wma are used for files other than MP3 and
WMA files, they will be skipped (not played).
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●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 and WMA files on the market, and depending on the status of the encod-
ing and the file format, poor sound quality or noise at the start of playback
may result. In some cases, playback may not be possible at all.
• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.
CAUTION
■While driving
Do not connect USB memory or operate the controls. Doing so may cause
an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to USB memory
●Do not leave USB memory in the vehi cle. The temperature inside the vehi-
cle may become high, resulting in damage to the USB memory.
● Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the USB memory
while it is connected as this may damage the USB memory or its terminal.
● Do not insert foreign objects into the port as this may damage the USB
memory or its terminal.
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Optimal use of the audio system
Displays the current mode
Changes the following settings• Sound quality and volume balance
P. 3 4 4
The sound quality and balance
setting can be changed to pro-
duce the best sound.
• Automatic sound levelizer
P. 3 4 4
• Language
P. 3 0 9
Selecting the mode
: If equipped
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■Changing sound quality modesPress the “SETUP” button.
Turn the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob to select “Sound Setting”.
Press the knob.
Turn the knob as corresponds to the desired mode.
“BASS”, “TREBLE”, “FADER”, “BALAN CE”, or “ASL” can be selected.
Press the knob.
■Adjusting sound quality
Turning the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob adjusts the level.
*: The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each audio mode.
Press the knob or (SAVE) to return to the sound setting menu.
■Adjusting the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
When ASL is selected, turn the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob to change
the amount of ASL.
“LOW”, “MID”, “HIGH”, or “OFF” can be selected.
ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to
vehicle speed.
Press the knob or (SAVE) to return to the sound setting menu.
Using the audio control function
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Sound
quality modeMode
displayedLevelTurn to the leftTurn to the right
Bass*“BASS”-5 to 5LowHighTreble*“TREBLE”-5 to 5
Front/rear volume balance“FADER”F7 to R7Shifts to rearShifts to front
Left/right volume
balance
“BALANCE”L7 to R7Shifts to leftShifts to right