11 2 Play iPod
iPod/USB/SD
Equipment by type
Play 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 the devices are
handled, audio files being damaged or
lost, therefore it is recommended that
data be backed up.
NOTE
• This function can only be used in vehicles
that have a USB port.
• Please refer to your vehicle's user
manual regarding how to connect the
iPod/iPhone.
NOTE
• For information regarding details such
as types of iPod/iPhone that can be
connected to and types of files that can
be played back, if your car is equipped
with a Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface, refer to
the vehicle's user manual; if your car
is not equipped with a Bluetooth
® 2.0
interface, refer to this manual (→ P8).
Also, sometimes playback as explained
in this document may not be possible.
• Usage of iPod/iPhone hardware with the
latest software version is recommended.
• Updating your software sometimes
changes the functions that can be used
connected with this product.
• Operate the iPod/iPhone while connected
to this product.
• Depending on the generation, model,
or software version of the iPod/iPhone,
playback on this product may not be
possible.
(→P8)Additionally, playback as
explained in this document may not be
possible.
• If the iPod/iPhone is connected via
Bluetooth as a Bluetooth-capable audio
device, then 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.
• This product does not support video
playback.
NOTE
• When connecting an iPod/iPhone, use
the connection cable included in the iPod/
iPhone.
• 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.
• 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 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.
Listen to Audio Files on a USB Device/SD Card 11 7
AViPod/USB/SD
Equipment by type
Listen to Audio Files
on a USB Device/SD
Card
By connecting commercially-available
USB devices such as USB memory to this
product, you can play back audio files on
these through the product.
By loading an audio SD card into the user
slot, you can play back audio files recorded
onto the SD card through the product.
CAUTION
• Never hold the USB device or SD card
in your hand to operate while driving, as
this is dangerous.
• Do not leave the USB device/SD card
unattended in the car.
• 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 indemnification for USB device or
audio SD card data loss will be possible.
• Depending on how the devices are
handled, audio files being damaged or
lost, therefore it is recommended that
data be backed up.
NOTE
• USB devices can be used in vehicles that
have a USB port.
• For information regarding details such
as types of USB devices, usage of USB
input ports, and types of files that can be
played back, if your car is equipped with
a Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface, refer to the
vehicle's user manual; if your car is not
equipped with a Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface,
refer to this manual.
• Please refer to your vehicle's user
manual regarding how to connect USB
devices.
• Depending on the type of USB device or
SD card, usage may not be possible or
the functions that can be used may be
restricted.
• The recommended file system for USB
memory and SD cards is FAT32.
• The maximum supported capacity for
USB memory or an SD card is 32GB
(SDHC standard supported).
• Operate the USB device containing
recorded audio files while connected to
this product or the SD card containing
audio files while inserted into this product.
• This manual refers to SD cards inserted
into the user slot as “audio SD cards”.
• When connecting a USB device, use a
commercially-available connection cable.
Failure to use a connection cable when
connecting may place undue load on, or
damage the USB connector.
NOTE
• Set up the device in order that no
unsafe actions, such as plugging in the
connection cable are taken while driving.
• When inserting or removing a USB
device or an SD card, for safety's sake
first stop the car.
• Do not insert other than audio devices
into the USB port. Damage to the device
or equipment may result.
• Depending on the status of the USB
device or SD card, it may take some time
until the device is recognized, or playback
starts.
• 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/SD card 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 or on the SD card, 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.
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