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USB memory
●Compatible devices
USB memory device that can be used for MP3, WMA and AAC playback.
● Compatible device formats
The following device format can be used:
• USB communication format: USB2.0 HS (480 Mbps) and FS (12 Mbps)
• File system format: FAT16/32 (Windows)
• Correspondence class: Mass storage class
MP3, WMA and AAC files written to a device with any format other than
those listed above may not play correctly, and their file names and
folder names may not be displayed correctly.
Items related to standards and limitations are as follows:
• Maximum directory hierarchy: 8 levels
• Maximum number of folders in a device: 3000 (including the root)
• Maximum number of files in a device: 9999
• Maximum number of files per folder: 255
● MP3, WMA and AAC files
MP3 (MPEG Audio LAYER 3) is a standard audio compression format.
Files can be compressed to approximately 1/10 of their original size 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.
AAC is short for Advanced Audio Coding and refers to an audio compression
technology standard used with MPEG2 and MPEG4.
MP3, WMA and AAC file and media/formats compatibility are limited.
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ID3, WMA and AAC 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 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.
AAC tags can be added to AAC files, making it possible to record the track
title and artist name in the same way as with ID3 tags.
● MP3, WMA and AAC playback
• When a device containing MP3, WMA and AAC files is connected, all
files in the USB memory device are checked. Once the file check is fin-
ished, the first MP3, WMA and AAC file is played. To make the file
check finish more quickly, we recommend that you do not include any
files other than MP3, WMA and AAC files or create any unnecessary
folders.
• When a USB memory device is connected and the audio source is changed to USB memory mode, the USB memory device will start
playing the first file in the first folder. If the same device is removed and
reconnected (and the con- tents have not been changed), the USB
memory device will resume play from the same point in which it was
last used.
● Extensions
If the file extensions .mp3, .wma and .m4a are used for files other than
MP3, WMA and AAC files, they will be skipped (not played).
● 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, WMA and AAC files on the market, and depending on the status
of the encoding and the file format, poor sound quality or noise at the
start of playback may result. In some cases, playback may not be pos-
sible at all.
• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are the registered trade- marks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.
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CAUTION
■While driving
Do not connect a USB memory device or operate the device controls.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the USB memory device or its terminals
●Do not leave the USB memory device in the vehicle. The temperature
inside the vehicle may become high, resulting in damage to the USB
memory device.
● Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the USB memory
device while it is connected.
● Do not insert foreign objects into the port.
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
AAC disc ................................... 280
A/C ..................................... 238, 245
ABS ........................................... 209
Air conditioning filter............... 467
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter .............. 467
Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 245
Manual air conditioning system ................................ 238
Airbags Airbag operating conditions............................ 107
Airbag precautions for your child ............................ 111
Airbag warning light............... 506
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions............ 107
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................... 111
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 116
General airbag precautions ......................... 111
Locations of airbags .............. 104
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................ 115
Proper driving posture ... 102, 111
Side airbag operating
conditions............................ 107
Side airbag precautions ........ 111
SRS airbags .......................... 104 Alarm........................................... 99
Antenna .................................... 279
Anti-lock brake system ........... 209
Armrest ..................................... 395
Ashtray ..................................... 389
Assist grips .............................. 396
Audio input ............................... 262
Audio system
Antenna................................. 279
Audio input ............................ 262
CD player .............................. 280
iPod ....................................... 287
MP3/WMA/AAC disc ............. 280
Optimal use ........................... 277
Portable music player .................................. 262
Radio..................................... 278
USB memory......................... 293
USB/AUX port ....................... 262
Automatic air conditioning system .................................... 245
Automatic light control
system .................................... 191
Automatic transmission Automatic
transmission ............... 157, 161
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 534
S mode.......................... 158, 164
AUX port ................................... 262
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 382A
