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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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58   Listen to Audio Files on a USB Device
Display Contents
Playback Information Screen
2)
3)
4) 1) 7)
10)11)
12)13) 9)
8)
5)
6)
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)  Artist name 
If there is title information, displays the 
artist name. If there is no title information, 
displays “NO NAME”.
4)  Genre name 
If there is genre information in the title 
information, displays the genre name for 
the track being played back.
5) 
▲   
Displays the sub-menu. Allows you to 
change the playback mode, etc. 
→“Sub-menu”	(P61)
6)  Track name/track number 
If there are track names in the title 
information, displays them.
7)  Playback mode display 
Displays the current playback mode. 
→“Switch	Playback	Mode”	(P61) 
 : Repeat play
 : Folder repeat play : Scan play : Folder scan play : Random play : All random play : Single repeat play*1
 	:	Shuffle	play*1
	:	Album	shuffle	play*1
 : Single repeat/ 
Shuffle	play*1
 : Single repeat/ Album	shuffle	play*1
8)  File format 
Displays	the	format	of	the	audio	file	being	
played. 
This is not displayed in playlist mode.
9)  Playback time
10) 
Folder List   
Displays a folder list. 
→“Lists”	(P59)
  Also, when [Playlist Mode] is ON, [Music 
Menu] is displayed. Touching this displays 
the music menu. 
→“Music	Menu”	(P60)
11) Playlist Mode *2 
If there is title information in the USB 
device, they are displayed. 
 When you touch this to switch it ON, 
[Folder List] changes to [Music Menu] and 
the music menu can now be displayed.
12) 
  Used to select a folder. Touching this 
switches	to	the	previous	or	next	folder	
and	plays	back	from	the	first	track	in	that	
folder.
13) 
 
  Used to select a track. Continue touching 
for fast forward or rewind.
*1) Only in playlist mode
*2) Equipment by type	(vehicles	with	a	Bluetooth® 2.0 
interface) only
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Listen to Audio Files on a USB Device   59
AViPod/USB
Lists
4)5)6)7)
1)2) 3)
Folder Lis t
1) Cursor switch 
Allows you to select a folder.
2) ROOT  Shows the topmost level.
3)  Folder name 
Touching	this	expands	the	folder. 
 shows a folder that contains tracks. 
 shows the folder for the track being 
played back.
4) 
▲   (P61) 
Displays the sub-menu. Allows you to 
change the playback mode, etc.
5) 
Track List   
Expands	the	selected	folder. 6) 
Folder Playback 
 
Plays back the tracks in the selected 
folder.
7) 
Back   
Returns to the USB device playback 
information screen.
3)4)5)
1) 2)
Track List
1)  Cursor switch 
Scrolls pages.
2)	 Track	number/file	name  Touching this starts playback of the tracks.
3) 
▲   (P61) 
Displays the sub-menu. Allows you to 
change the playback mode, etc.
4) 
Playback Info   
Returns to the USB device playback 
information screen.
5) 
Back    
Returns to the folder list.
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60   Listen to Audio Files on a USB Device
Display a List
When you display a list, you can check the 
folder levels while searching for tracks.
1On the USB device playback 
information screen, touch 
Folder List , then touch ROOT .
	▼
A folder list is displayed.
2Select a folder, then touch 
Track List .
	▼
A track list is displayed.
3Touch Playback Info .
	▼
The display returns to the USB device 
playback information screen.
ADVICE
•	 You	can	select	a	folder	by	touching	 
or  .
Equipment by type   
(Vehicles	with	a	Bluetooth® 2.0 interface). 
Display the Music Menu
When the music menu is displayed, you can 
display a music list for each artist or album.
1On the USB device playback 
information screen, touch 
Playlist Mode .
	▼
[Playlist Mode] comes ON and [Folder 
List] changes to [Music Menu].
2Touch Music Menu .
The music menu is displayed.
3Touch any “menu”.
	▼
The list corresponding to the menu item is 
displayed.
Music Menu
The	following	explains	the	menu	displayed	
when [Playlist Mode] is ON on the playback 
information screen and you touch [Music 
Menu].
Playlists Displays the Playlist list.
Artists Displays the Artists list.
Albums Displays the Albums list.
Songs Displays the Song list.
Genres Displays the Genres list.
Back  Returns to the playback 
information screen.
→“Playback	Information	Screen”	(P58)
 ▲ Displays a submenu, changes the 
playback mode etc.
→“Sub-menu”	(P61)
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Listen to Audio Files on a USB Device   61
AViPod/USB
Switch Playback Mode
Repeat playback, random playback, and scan 
playback are possible.
1On the USB device playback 
information screen or on the 
list display, touch 
▲ .
This displays the sub-menu.
2Touch the “mode” to change to.
3Touch ▼ .
	▼
Playback in the selected mode starts.
Sub-menu
RepeatEach time this is touched, the 
mode switches in the order 
“Repeat”, “Folder repeat”, and 
“Cancel”.
Repeat:  Repeat playback of the 
track currently being played.
Folder repeat:  Repeat 
playback of the tracks within the 
folder currently being played.
Scan
*1Each time this is touched, the 
mode switches in the order 
“Scan”, “Folder scan”, and 
“Cancel”.
Scan:  	Play	the	first	10	seconds	
of each track in the folder 
currently being played in order.
Folder scan: 	Play	the	first	10	
seconds	of	the	first	track	in	each	
folder on the medium in order.
Random Each time this is touched, the 
mode switches in the order 
“Random”, “All random”, and 
“Cancel”.
Random:  Play tracks in the 
folder currently being played in a 
random order.
All random:  Play all the tracks 
on the medium in a random order.
Sound Control Adjusts the sound quality.
→“Adjust	the	Sound	Quality”	(P73)
Current 
Tr ack*2Moves to the current Track List.
ROOT
*2Moves to the topmost level and 
collapses all folders in the view.
Parent 
Folder
*2Moves up one level.
Database
*3Allows you to check the 
Gracenote version. *1) 
This is not displayed during playlist mode.
*2)  These items are only in the sub-menu displayed 
during folder list display.
*3)  This item is only for 
Equipment by type	(vehicles	with	
a Bluetooth® 2.0 interface).
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62   Use Bluetooth Audio
External Input Devices
Equipment by type  
(Vehicles	with	a	Bluetooth® 2.0 interface). 
Use Bluetooth Audio
This product can play back tracks on 
commercially-available Bluetooth-capable 
audio devices.
CAUTION
•	 Never	hold	a	Bluetooth-capable	audio	
device in your hand and operate it while 
driving, as this is dangerous.
•	 Do	not	leave	the	Bluetooth	audio	device	 unattended in the vehicle.
•	 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	type	of	Bluetooth-capable audio devices, usage may not be 
possible, or functions that can be used 
may be restricted.
•	 Updating	your	software	sometimes	 changes the functions that can be used 
when connected with this product.
•	 When	a	Bluetooth-capable	audio	device	 is connected to this product,  
the mobile phone function cannot be 
used.
NOTE
•	 Confirm	together	with	the	user	manuals	for the commercially-available Bluetooth-
capable audio devices.
•	 Depending	on	the	type	of	Bluetooth- capable audio devices, volume levels 
may differ. There is the danger of 
loud volumes, so prior to use, it is 
recommended that you turn the volume 
down. 
→“Adjust	Volume”	(P14)
•	 Depending	on	the	status	of	the	Bluetooth	audio device, it may take some time until 
the device is recognized, or playback 
starts.
•	 Bluetooth	audio	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	 Bluetooth	
audio 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.
•	 Data	containing	copyright	information	 may not play back.
•	 It	is	recommended	that	the	Bluetooth	 audio device equalizer settings be set to 
flat.
•	 The	first	time	you	listen	to	Bluetooth	 audio, you must make the connection 
settings. 
(P62)
Connect a Bluetooth-capable 
Audio Device
This product and the Bluetooth-capable audio 
device uses the Bluetooth function to connect. 
For details on how to connect, refer to 
“Bluetooth	Setting”	(P81). 
 Operation methods below describe situations 
once a connection has been completed.
NOTE
•	 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.
Listen to a Bluetooth-capable 
Audio Device
1Press the MENU key.
The top menu is displayed.
2Touch BT Audio .
The Bluetooth audio playback information 
screen is displayed.
3Touch  and select a 
track.
ADVICE
•	 You	can	fast	forward	or	rewind	the	track	 being played by touching and holding 
 .
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Use Bluetooth Audio   63
AVExternal Input Devices
Display Contents
Playback Information Screen
9) 8)
3)
4)
5) 2)
6) 1) 10)
14)13)
7)11)
12)
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)  Track name/track number 
If there are track names in the title 
information, displays them.
3)  Group name
*1 
If there is title information, displays the 
group name. If there is no title information, 
displays “NO TITLE”.
4)  Artist name
*1 
If there is title information, displays the 
artist name. If there is no title information, 
displays “NO NAME”. 5) Genre
*1 
If there is title information, displays the 
genre name If there is no title information, 
nothing is displayed.
6) 
   
Used to select a track. Continue touching 
for fast forward or rewind.
7) 
▲ *1(P64) 
Displays the sub-menu. Allows you to 
change the playback mode, etc.
8)  Bluetooth connection icon 
 : Audio connection status 
 : Telephone connection status
9)  Batter y remaining capacity 
display
*1 
Displays the amount of battery power 
remaining for the connected Bluetooth-
capable audio device. 10) 
Playback mode display
*1, *2 
 : Repeat play
 : All repeat play
  : Scan play 
 : Random play
11) Status  icon
*1 
 : Play 
 : Pause  
 : Stop  
 : Fast forward  
 : Rewind
12) Playback  time
*1
13)    
Stops playback.
14) 
	,	   
Allows you to play or pause.
*1)  Not displayed when AVRCP is v1.0.
*2)  Not displayed when information cannot be 
obtained.
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64   Use Bluetooth Audio
Switch Playback Mode
Repeat playback, random playback, and scan 
playback are possible.
* This function cannot be used when AVRCP 
is v1.0.
1On the Bluetooth audio 
playback information screen or 
other 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 in the order 
“Repeat”, “All repeat”, and 
“Cancel”.
Repeat:  Repeat playback of the 
track currently being played.
All repeat:  Repeat playback 
of all the tracks in the Bluetooth-
capable audio device.
Scan Each time this is touched, the 
mode switches between “Scan” 
and “Cancel”.
Play	the	first	10	seconds	of	each	
track in the group currently being 
played in order.
Random Each time this is touched, 
the mode switches between 
“Random” and “Cancel”.
Play tracks in the group currently 
being played in a random order.
Sound Control Adjusts the sound quality.
→“Adjust	the	Sound	Quality”	(P73)
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