
Audio Files (MP3/WMA/AAC)
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Discs that have not been finalized cannot be played back. Even if recorded using the correct format on a recorder or computer, applicationsoftware settings and environments; disc peculiarities, damage, or marking; or dirt or condensation on the lens inside theproduct may render the disc unplayable. Depending on the disc, some functions may not be used, or the disc may not playback. Do not use discs with cracks or warps. If the disc has stickers affixed, remains from removed stickers, or affixed adhe-sive, then do not use the disc. Discs that have decorative labels or stick- ers may not be used.
This product will play back audio CDs, how- ever please be aware of the following points regarding CD standards. Ensure that you use discs with on the label surface. Playback of other than standard CDs is not guaranteed. Even if the audio can be played back, the audio quality cannot be guaranteed. When playing back other than standard CDs, the following may occur.
• There may be noise during playback. • There may be jumping in the audio. • The disc may not be recognized. • The first track may not be played back.• It may take longer than usual until start of playback of tracks. • Playback may start from within thetrack. • Some parts may not be played back. • Tracks may freeze during playback.• Tracks may be displayed erroneously.
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This product can play back MP3/WMA/AACformat audio files recorded on CD-ROM,CD-R/RW, and USB devices. There are limitations on the files and media that can be used, therefore read the following prior to recording MP3/WMA/AAC formataudio files on discs or USB devices. Additionally, ensure you read the user manu- als for your CD-R/RW drive and the writingsoftware, and ensure these are used correctly. If the MP3/WMA/AAC format audio files includes title information or other data, thenthis can be displayed.
Nonstandard CDs
Audio Files (MP3/WMA/AAC)
CAUTION CD-ROM and CD-R/RW media can only play back MP3 format audio files. Actions such as copying audio CDs or files and either distributing these to others for freeor for charge, or uploading files via the Inter- net or other means to servers is an infringe- ment of the law. Do not append the file extensions “.mp3”, “.wma”, or “.m4a”, to other thanMP3/WMA/AAC format files. Playing back discs with these types of files recorded upon them may cause the files to be incorrectlyidentified for playback, which may lead to loud noise, resulting in speaker damage or accident.NOTE
Depending on the condition of the disc recorder or recording software used, correct playback may not be possible. In these cases,refer to the user manual for your product or software. Depending on your computer’s operating system, version, software, or settings, files may not have a file extension appended. In these cases, append the file extensions “.mp3”, “.wma”, or “.m4a” when copyingthe files. Files larger than 2GB in size cannot be played back.
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Audio Files (MP3/WMA/AAC) 7-32 Comfort controls
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Data formats that can be played on discs (CD-ROM, CD-R/RW) and USB devices dif- fer.
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Up to 8 folder levels can be recognized.You can create a folder structure as in Genre - Artist - Album - Track (MP3/WMA/AACformat audio files) for management of tracks.Data Formats That Can Be Played Back Data format
DISC
USB device
MP3 WMA XAAC X
Folder Structure
ROOT
Folder
Audio file
1 level 2 level 3 level 4 level 5 level
Name
Speci- fica- tion
Explanation
Format specifica- tions
ISO96 60
Level 1 Maximum 8
character file name, and 3 character file extension. (single-byte alphanumeric capital letters, numerals, “_” may be used)
ISO96 60 exten- sion
Joliet Files names up
to a maximum 64 characters can be used.
Multises- sion
Not supported (only first session supported)
Maxi- mum number of levels
8 levels (if the root is the 1st level)
Maxi- mum folder number
700 folders (including root)
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Audio Files (MP3/WMA/AAC)
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MP3 is an abbreviation of “MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3”. MPEG is an abbreviation of“Motion Picture Experts Group”, and this is a video compression stan
dard used in video
CDs, etc.MP3 is one of the audio compression meth- ods contained in the MPEG audio standard, and reduces the quality of sounds that arebeyond the auditory resolution of the humanear and that are hidden by louder sounds, thus creating high-quality data with a lower data size.Because this can compress CD audio to approximately 1/10 its original data size with- out perceptible loss, approximately 10 CDscan be written to a single CD-R/RW disc. Specifications for MP3 files that can be played are as below.
Maxi- mum file num- ber
*1
65,535 files (total number on media. Other than MP3, WMA, and AAC files not included)
File
name and folder name restric- tions
Maximum 64 bytes (for Uni- code, 32 characters), files/ fold- ers with file/ folder names longer than this will not be dis-played or played back.
USB sup- ported formats
The recommended file system is FAT32.1 partition only
*1: Do not include other than MP3/WMA/AAC files. However, if stor- ing many tracks within the same folder, these may not be recognized even if lessthan the maximum number of tracks. In these cases, divide the tracks up into mul- tiple folders.
NOTE
The order in which folders and audio files are displayed on this product may be differ-ent to how they are displayed on a computer.Name
Speci- fica- tion
Explanation
What Is MP3?
CAUTION MP3 files different to the standards at right may not play back correctly, or file/folder names may not be displayed correctly.
Standards for MP3 Files That Can Be Played Back
Item
Details
Specification MPEG-1 AUDIO LAYER3
MPEG-2 AUDIO LAYER3
Sampling frequency [kHz]
MPEG-1: 32/44.1/48 MPEG-2: 16/22.05/24
Bit rate [kbps]
MPEG-1: 32 to 320 MPEG-2: 8 to 160
VBR (vari- able bit rate)
Support
Channel mode
Stereo/ Joint stereo/ Dual channel/ Monaural
File exten-
sion
mp3
Supported tag informa-
tion
ID3 tag Ver. 1.0, Ver. 1.1, Ver. 2.2, Ver. 2.3, Ver. 2.4 (ISO-8859-1, UTF-16 (Uni- code)), Titles, Artist name, Album name
Maximum number of characters that can be indicated on the display
64 characters
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Operation Keys 7-38 Comfort controls
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13-
5 key Play/Pause Bluetooth Audio
*2, and use
as preset key 5 for radio.
14-
6 key Return during audio track search, and stop Bluetooth Audio
*2.
For radio, use as preset key 6.
15-
key/ key
For audio, select audio track/file; forradio, perform automatic station selec- tion. Select channels in the satellite radio*
1.
16- MENU key
Switch to Menu mode.
17-
/SEL key
Adjust audio quality and select items.For radio, manually select stations. Select channels in the satellite radio*
1.
*1: Requires a satellite tuner connection.*2: Requires a separately-purchased Blue- tooth-capable audio device in equip- ment by type (vehicles with a Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface).
Steering wheel audio remote control switches 1- Vol + key, - key
Adjust audio functions and the mobilephone function volume.
2-
CH key, key Select CD and other audio source tracks and radio stations.Hold down to skip up and down through tracks. Hold down to switch the satellite radioband during satellite radio reception.
3- MODE key
Hold down to turn the audio functionON/OFF. Additionally, each time this is pressed, this switches the audio source. The order of switching is as shownbelow. If devices are not connected, then these are to be skipped, and the next sourceselected.
*1: An iPod cable (available separately) is required.
*2: Requires a separately-purchased Blue- tooth-capable audio device (vehicles with a Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface).
*3: Requires a satellite tuner connection.
CD or MP3
iPod*
1 or USB device
Bluetooth Audio*
2
AM FM1, 2
SIR1, 2, 3, 4*
3
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Listen to Audio Files on a USB Device 7-46 Comfort controls
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Hold down the 2RDM key. Play back the album in a random order (tracks in any order on the album). Search categories or track names, and select a track. 1. Turn the /SEL key to select the cate- gory. 2. Press the /SEL key. Categories or tracks within the selected category are displayed. 3. Turn the /SEL key to select the cate- gory or track.
4. Press the /SEL key. Repeat steps 1 to 4, and search for tracks. Select the track, and press the /SEL key to play.
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By connecting commercially-available USB devices such as USB memory to this product,
you can play back audio files on these through the product.
NOTE
Pressing again will cancel.
Album Shuffle Playback
NOTE
Pressing again will cancel.
Search Tracks
NOTE
While the category (1st level) is selected, press the 6 key to cancel track search mode. If there is no operation for 10 seconds after selecting the category, then track searchmode will be cancelled. Select the category, and hold down the
/SEL key to start playback from the first
track in that category. While the track is selected, press the 6 key to return to the previous operation. While the track is selected, hold down the 6 key to cancel track search mode. If there is no operation for five seconds after selecting the track, that file is played back. iPod operations such as selecting a track will cancel track search mode.
Listen to Audio Files on a USB Device
CAUTION Do not leave the USB device unattended in the vehicle. Never hold these devices in your hand to operate while driving, as this is dangerous. Do not use hard discs, card readers, or mem- ory readers, as damage may occur to these or to the data contained therein. If these areerroneously connected, then turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position, then remove. Because of the risk of data loss, it is recom- mended that files be backed up. No guarantee is made as regards damage to the USB device, nor regarding loss or dam- age to data contained therein. Depending on how the devices are handled, audio files being damaged or lost, thereforeit is recommended that data be backed up.NOTE
Regarding details such as types of USB devices that can be connected, and USB input ports, refer to “Device types” on page 5-182. Regarding details of types of files that can be played back in equipment by type (vehicles with a Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface), refer to
“File specifications” on page 5-182.
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Listen to Audio Files on a USB Device
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Press the MEDIA key to set USB as the source. The selected source is indicated on the dis- play. Press the key or key to select the track. This enables selection of the next or previous track.
Hold down the 3 key or the 4 key. Fast forward/rewind is possible. Repeat playback, random playback, and scan playback are possible. Press the 1RPT key. Repeat playback of th
e track currently being
played. Hold down the 1RPT key.
Regarding how to connect USB devices, refer to “How to connect a USB memory device” on page 5-180. When connecting a USB device, use a con- nection 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 connectioncable are taken while driving. When inserting and removing the USB device, for safety’s sake first stop the vehi- cle. 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, it may take some time until the device is rec-ognized, or playback starts. Depending on USB devices, buttons on the product will not operate while the USB device is connected. 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 cor- rectly. 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.NOTE
This product can play back MP3, WMA, and AAC format audio files. Depending on the type of USB device, usage may not be possible, or functions that can beused 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.
Play Back of Audio Files on a USB Device Select the Track (File)
NOTE
Fast Forward or Rewind Switch Playback Mode Repeat Playback (RPT)
NOTE
Pressing again will cancel. Selecting a file will cancel this. However, it will not be cancelled in vehicles with a Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface.
Folder Repeat Playback
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Repeat playback of the tracks within the folder currently being played. Press the 2RDM key. Play tracks in the folder currently being played in a random order. Hold down the 2RDM key.
Play the tracks in all folders in a random order. Press the SCAN key. Play the first 10 seconds of each of the tracks on the whole USB device in order. Hold down the SCAN key. Play the first 10 seconds of the first track in each folder on the USB device in order.
Search folders and files, and select a track. 1. Turn the /SEL key to select the folder. 2. Press the /SEL key. Files within the selected folder are dis- played. 3. Turn the /SEL key to select the file.4. Press the /SEL key. This plays the selected file (track).
NOTE
Pressing again will cancel. Selecting a folder will cancel this. Cycling up/down through files will cancel this. Even if the file is selected, folder repeat playback will not be cancelled.
Folder Random Playback (RDM)
NOTE
Pressing again will cancel. Selecting a folder will cancel this. Cycling up/down through files will cancel this. Even if the file is selected, folder random playback will not be cancelled.
All Folder Random Playback
NOTE
Pressing again will cancel. Selecting a folder will cancel this. Cycling up/down through files will cancel this. Even if the file is selected, all folder random playback will not be cancelled.
Scan Playback (SCAN)
NOTE
Press this button again during playback if you wish to hear that track, and that track will play normally.
Folder Scan Playback
NOTE
Press this button again during playback if you wish to hear that track, and that track will play normally.
Search Tracks
NOTE
While the folder is selected, press the 6 key to cancel track search mode. If there is no operation for 10 seconds after selecting the folder, then track search mode will be cancelled. Select the folder, and hold down the /SEL key to start playback from the first track in that folder.
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Audio Quality and Volume Balance Adjustment
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This switches in the order “Channel name”, “Category name”, “Artist name”, “Trackname”, and “Composer name”. This switches in the order “Disc title”, “Track title”, and “Operating status”. This switches in the order “Folder title”, “File title”, and “Operating status”.
Hold down the DISP key. This switches the ID3tag display. [DISP] Each time the key is pressed, this switches in the order “Album name”, “Track name”, “Artist name”, “Genre name”*, and“Operating status”.
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This switches in the order “Albums”, “Trackname”, “Artist name”, “Genre name”, and “Operating status”.
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Operating details are the same as in “DuringiPod Playback” (P.7-53).
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Change audio quality settings. 1. Press the /SEL key to select settings items. Each time the /SEL key is pressed, this switches in the order BASS, TREBLE, FADER, BALANCE, SCV, and Cancel. 2. Turn the /SEL key to adjust.
During Satellite Radio Reception
(if so equipped)
NOTE
The channel and category have a maximum display of 8 characters. The other items have a maximum display of 36 characters.
During CD-DA playback
NOTE
If there is no text information to display, then “NO TITLE” is displayed.
During MP3/WMA/AAC Play- back
NOTE
If there is no text information to display, then “NO TITLE” is displayed.
Display the ID3tag
*:Displayed when playing back audio files on a USB device (vehicles with a Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface).
NOTE
During display of the ID3tag, hold down the DISP key to switch to the folder title display. The genre name display may not be possible.
During iPod Playback
NOTE
If there is no text information to display, then “NO TITLE” is displayed. Displayed genre name in equipment by type (vehicles with a Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface).
The genre name display may not be possible.
During Bluetooth
® 2.0 Audio Play-
back
(if so equipped)
Audio Quality and Volume Balance Adjustment Adjust Audio Quality and Vol- ume Balance
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