Audio Files (MP3/WMA/AAC) 23
AVAudio Functions
What Is WMA?
WMA is an abbreviation of Windows Media
Audio, and is an audio compression format
from Microsoft. This is a compression format
that has a higher compression ratio than MP3.
* Microsoft, Windows Media, and Windows are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation (USA) and in other
countries.
CAUTION
• WMA supports digital rights management
(DRM). This product cannot play back
WMA files protected using this system.
• WMA files different to the standards
at right may not play back correctly, or
file/folder names may not be displayed
correctly.
• “Pro”, “Lossless”, and “Voice” are not supported.
Standards for WMA Files That Can Be Played Back
Specifications for WMA files that can be played are shown below.
* For Equipment by type (vehicles with a Bluetooth® 2.0 interface), refer to the vehicle's users manual (Bluetooth®
2.0 interface).
Item Details
Specification DISCWindows Media Audio Version9.0 Standard
USB Windows Media Audio Version7.0/8.0/9.0
Sampling frequency [kHz] DISC32/44.1/48
USB 16/22.05/32/44.1/48
Bit rate [kbps] DISC32 to 320
USB 16 to 320
VBR (variable bit rate) Support
Channel mode Stereo/Mono
File extension wma
Supported tag information WMA tags
Title, Artist name, Album name, Genre
*1
Maximum number of characters
that can be indicated on the source plate Files names: 18 characters
Folder names: 41 characters
*1) This is not supported in DISC mode.
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24 Audio Files (MP3/WMA/AAC)
What Is AAC?
AAC is an abbreviation of Advanced Audio
Coding, and is an audio compression standard
used in “MPEG-2” and “MPEG-4”. This
features 1.4x the compression of MP3, with
comparable audio quality.
CAUTION
• AAC supports digital rights management (DRM). This product cannot play back
AAC files protected using this system.
• AAC files different to the standards at right may not play back correctly, or
file/folder names may not be displayed
correctly.
Standards for AAC Files That Can Be Played Back
Specifications for AAC files that can be played are shown below.
* For Equipment by type (vehicles with a Bluetooth® 2.0 interface), refer to the vehicle's users manual (Bluetooth®
2.0 interface).
Item Details
Specification DISCMPEG-4/AAC-LC
USB Advanced Audio Coding
MPEG4/AAC-LC
MPEG2/AAC-LC
Sampling
frequency [kHz] DISC
11.025/16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48
USB 8/11.025/12/16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48
Bit rate [kbps] DISC
16 to 320
USB 16 to 576
VBR (variable bit rate) Support
Channel mode Stereo/Mono
File extension m4a
Supported tag information AAC tags or ID3 tags
Title, Artist name, Album name, Genre
*1
Maximum number of characters
that can be indicated on the source plate Files names: 18 characters
Folder names: 41 characters
*1) This is not supported in DISC mode.
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Use an iPod 51
AViPod/USB
iPod/USB
Use an iPod
By connecting commercially-available iPod/
iPhone devices to this product, you can play
back tracks on these through the product.
CAUTION
• Never hold an iPod/iPhone in your hand
and operate it while driving, as this is
dangerous.
• Do not leave the iPod/iPhone unattended in the vehicle.
• No indemnification for data loss resulting when the iPod/iPhone is connected to the
product will be possible.
• Depending on how devices are handled, audio files can be damaged or lost,
therefore it is recommended that data be
backed up.
NOTE
• Depending on the generation, model, or software version of the iPod/iPhone,
playback on this product may not be
possible.
(→P7) Additionally, playback as explained in this document may not be possible.
• Please refer to your vehicle's user manual regarding details such as types
of iPod/iPhone that can be connected to
Equipment by type (vehicles with a Bluetooth ®
2.0 interface), and types of files that can
be played back.
NOTE
• Updating your software sometimes changes the functions that can be used
while connected with this product.
• Operate the iPod/iPhone while connected
to this product.
• Please refer to your vehicle's user manual regarding how to connect the
iPod/iPhone.
• When connecting the iPod/iPhone, use any commercially-available iPod cable.
• If the iPod/iPhone is connected via Bluetooth as a Bluetooth-capable audio
device, do not connect the iPod/iPhone
using an iPod cable. Connection using
both methods will result in erroneous
operation.
• If an iPod/iPhone does not operate correctly, then remove the iPod/iPhone
from the product, reset, then reconnect.
• Viewing videos is not possible even if the iPod/iPhone supports video playback
functions.
• Set up the device in order that no unsafe actions, such as plugging in the
connection cable are taken while driving.
• When inserting and removing the iPod/ iPhone, for safety's sake first stop the
vehicle.
NOTE
• Depending on the status of the iPod/iPhone, it may take some time until the
device is recognized, or playback starts.
• Buttons on the product will not operate while iPod/iPhone is connected.
• iPod/iPhone specifications and settings may mean that connection is not
possible, or result in differences in
operation or display.
• Depending on the audio data in the iPod/ iPhone, track information may not be
displayed correctly.
• Depending on the status of the vehicle and device, the iPod/iPhone may not play
back after starting the engine.
• Data containing copyright information may not play back.
• It is recommended that the iPod/iPhone equalizer settings be set to flat.
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Play iPod
1Press the MENU key.
The top menu is displayed.
2Touch iPod .
The iPod playback information screen is
displayed.
3Touch and select a
track.
▼
The selected track is played back.
ADVICE
• You can fast forward or rewind the track being played by touching and holding
.
Watch iPod Videos
NOTE
• This function cannot be used on an iPod/iPhone that does not have a video
playback function.
• This function cannot be used with
Equipment by type (vehicles with a Bluetooth ®
2.0 interface).
• A cable is required for iPod video
playback.
• For the sake of safety, iPod videos can only be played with the vehicle stopped
and the parking brake engaged.
1Press the MENU key.
The top menu is displayed.
2Touch iPod .
The iPod playback information screen is
displayed.
3Touch iPod Menu , and then
Video .
4Touch “category”.
5Touch the “track” to play back.
▼
The selected video track is played back.
Video Playback Information
Screen
The following explains the video playback
information screen displayed when you touch
the screen during video playback.
iPod MENU Displays the iPod menu.→“iPod
Menu” (P54)
Used when selecting a video.
Continue touching for fast forward
or rewind.
▲ Touching this displays a
submenu, changes the playback
mode, etc.
→“Sub-menu” (P54)
, Plays back or pauses.
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Use an iPod 53
AViPod/USB
Display Contents
iPod Playback Information Screen
8)
3) 2)
4)
6) 1) 9)
14)
7)
12)13)5)
11)10)
15)
1) Source plate
Displays the name of the currently
selected source, the track number
currently being played, the playback time,
the playback mode, etc.
2) Album name
If there is title information, displays the
album name. If there is no title information,
displays “NO TITLE”.
3) Artwork
*1
If there is artwork information in the iPod,
displays the picture.
4) Artist name
If there is title information, displays the
artist name. If there is no title information,
displays “NO NAME”.
5) Genre If there is genre information in the title
information, displays the genre name for
the track being played back. 6)
▲
Touching this displays a sub-menu that
allows you to change the playback mode,
etc.
→“Sub-menu” (P54)
7)
Used to select a track. Continue touching
for fast forward or rewind.
8) Track name/track number
If there are track names in the title
information, displays them.
9) Playback mode display
Displays the current playback mode.
→“Switch Playback Mode” (P54)
: Single repeat play : Shuffle play : Album shuffle play : Single repeat/
Shuffle play
: Single repeat/ Album shuffle play 10) Status icon
: Play
: Play (playback speed: fast)*2
: Play (playback speed: slow)*2
: Pause
: Stop
: Fast forward
: Rewind
11) Playback time
12)
Chapter List *1
Displays the chapter list for an audio book.
→“Displaying a List of Chapters” (P56)
13) Progress bar*1
Displays the proportion of the track that
has been played.
14)
, *1
Allows you to play or pause.
15)
iPod Menu
Displays the iPod menu.
→“iPod Menu” (P54)
*1) Not displayed for Equipment by type (vehicles with a
Bluetooth® 2.0 interface).
*2) Only during audio book playback
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iPod Menu
Touching [iPod Menu] on the iPod playback
information screen will display the iPod menu.
Lists of various categories can be displayed
from the iPod menu.
Category menu
Music*Displays the Music category
menu.
Video
*Displays the Video category
menu.
Categor y menu Displays the list of categories.
→“Search by List” (P55)
Back
Returns to the playback
information screen.
→“iPod Playback Information
Screen” (P53)
▲ Displays a submenu, changes the
playback mode etc.
→“Sub-menu” (P54)
*
Not displayed for Equipment by type (vehicles with a
Bluetooth® 2.0 interface).
Switch Playback Mode
Repeat playback, random playback, etc. are
possible.
1On the iPod playback
information screen,
touch
▲ .
This displays the sub-menu.
2Touch the “mode” to change to.
3Touch ▼ .
▼
Playback in the selected mode starts.
Sub-menu
Repeat Each time this is touched,
the mode switches between
“REPEAT” and “Cancel”.
Repeat: Repeat playback of the
track currently being played.
When repeating is cancelled, the
tracks on the current level are
repeated.
Random Each time this is touched, the
mode switches in the order
“SHUFFLE”, “ALBUM SHUFFLE”,
and “Cancel”.
Random: Play tracks on the
current level in a random order.
Album random: Play all the
albums on the current level in a
random order. However, the order
within albums is not changed.
Playback Speed
*Each time this is touched, the
mode switches in the order
(Normal), (Fast), (Slow),
and (Normal).
This is only for audio book tracks.
Sound Control Adjusts the sound quality.
→“Adjust the Sound Quality” (P73)
* This menu is not displayed for Equipment by type
(vehicles with a Bluetooth ® 2.0 interface).
ADVICE
• During repeat play, even if shuffle or
album shuffle is started, repeat play
continues.
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Displaying a List of Chapters
If there is an audio book recording in the iPod,
you can display a list of the chapters in that
audio book and play chapter by chapter.
The following explains operations from the
music playback information screen.
NOTE
• This function cannot be used on an iPod that does not have an audio book
playback function.
• This function cannot be used with a Bluetooth connection.
1During audio book playback,
on the music playback
information screen,
touch
Chapter List .
▼
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Listen to Audio Files on a USB Device 57
AViPod/USB
Listen to Audio Files
on a USB Device
By connecting commercially-available
USB devices such as USB memory to this
product, you can play back audio files on
these through the product.
CAUTION
• Never hold an USB device in your hand
and operate it while driving, as this is
dangerous.
• Do not leave the USB device unattended in the vehicle.
• Do not use hard discs, card readers, or memory readers, as damage may occur
to these or to the data contained therein.
If these are erroneously connected,
then turn the engine ignition “OFF”, then
remove.
• No guarantee is made as regards damage to the USB device, nor regarding
loss or damage to data contained therein.
• Depending on how devices are handled, audio files can be damaged or lost,
therefore it is recommended that data be
backed up.
NOTE
• Please refer to your vehicle's user manual regarding details such as types of
USB devices that can be connected and
USB input ports.
NOTE
• Please refer to your vehicle's user manual regarding details of types of files
that can be played back in
Equipment by type
(vehicles with a Bluetooth ® 2.0 interface).
• Please refer to your vehicle's user manual regarding how to connect USB
devices.
• Depending on the type of USB device, usage may not be possible, or functions
that can be used may be restricted.
• The recommended file system for USB memory is FAT32.
• The maximum supported capacity for USB memory is 32GB.
• Operate the USB device containing recorded audio files while connected to
this product.
• When connecting a USB device, use any commercially-available connection cable.
Failure to use a connection cable when
connecting may place undue load on, or
damage the USB connector.
• Set up the device in order that no unsafe actions, such as plugging in the
connection cable are taken while driving.
• When inserting and removing the USB device, for safety's sake first stop the
vehicle.
• Do not insert non-audio devices into the USB port. Damage to the device or
equipment may result.
• Depending on the status of the USB device, it may take some time until the
device is recognized, or playback starts.
NOTE
• Depending on USB devices, buttons on the product will not operate while the
USB device is connected.
• Data containing copyright information may not play back.
• USB device specifications and settings may mean that connection is not
possible, or result in differences in
operation or display.
• Depending on audio data in the USB device, track information may not be
displayed correctly.
• Depending on the status of the vehicle and device, the iPod/iPhone may not play
back after starting the engine.
1Press the MENU key.
The top menu is displayed.
2Touch USB .
The playback information screen is
displayed.
3Touch
and select a folder.
4Touch and select a
track.
▼
The selected track is played back.
ADVICE
• You can fast forward or rewind the track being played by touching and holding
.
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