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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, 2.4 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 play-
ing the first file in the first folder. If the same device is removed and
reconnected (and the contents have not been changed), the USB mem-
ory 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 possible at all.\
• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are the registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.
WARNING
■While driving
Do not connect a USB memory device or operate the device controls.
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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.
● 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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Using the AUX
P. 2 7 1
■Operating portable audio players connected to the audio system
The volume can be adjusted using the vehicle’s audio controls. All other
adjustments must be made on the portable audio player itself.
■ When using a portable audio player connected to the power outlet
Noise may occur during playback. Use the power source of the portable
audio player.
To use the AUX port, connect a portable player, press the
“AUDIO” button, then select “AUX ” or “A/V” to display the audio
control screen.
Connecting a portable audio player
WARNING
■ While driving
Do not connect a portable audio player or operate the device controls.
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VTR
Connect a device to the AUX port. (P. 271)
Press the “AUDIO” button to display the audio control screen. Select
“Source” and select “A/V”.
Audio source selection screen
appears
Setting the sound ( P. 286)
Displaying full screen VTR
Change the screen size
( P. 287)
Control screen
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Preparations to use wireless communication
The following can be performed using Bluetooth® wireless com-
munication:
■A portable audio player can be operated and listened to via
audio system
■Hands-free phone calls can be made via a cellular phone
In order to use wireless communication, register and connect a
Bluetooth
® device by performing the following procedures.
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Device registration/connection flow
1. Register the Bluetooth® device to be used with audio sys-
tem ( P. 311, 312, 313)
2. Connect the Bluetooth® device to be used
( P. 315)
To be used for audio To be used for hands-free
phone
3. Start Bluetooth® connec-
tion ( P. 315)3. Start Bluetooth® connec-
tion ( P. 315)
4. Check connection status
( P. 319)4. Check connection status
( P. 323)
5. Use Bluetooth® audio
( P. 319)5. Use Bluetooth® phone
( P. 324)
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To display the screen shown below, press the “SETUP” button and
select “Bluetooth
*” on the “Setup” screen.
Select to connect the device to
be used with audio system.
( P. 315)
Select to delete registered
devices. ( P. 314)
Select to set detailed
Bluetooth
® system settings.
( P. 318)
Select to register a Bluetooth
® device to be used with audio sys-
tem. ( P. 313)
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Registering and connecting from the “Bluetooth* Setup” screen
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Registering a Bluetooth® audio player for
the first time
Turn the Bluetooth® connection setting of your audio player on.
Press the “AUDIO” button.
Select “ Audio”.
Select “Select Device”.
Follow the steps in “How to register a Bluetooth
® device” from step
. ( P. 313)
To use the Bluetooth® Audio, it is necessary to register an audio
player with the system.
Once the player has been registered, it is possible to use the
Bluetooth
® Audio.
For details about registering a Bluetooth
® device ( P. 313)
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