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Using the radio
Audio control screen“Select Audio Source” screen
appears
Preset stations
Select to display RBDS text
message
Scanning for receivable sta-
tion
Select to display a list of
receivable stations
Setting the sound (P. 333)
Selecting a station
Tune in to the desired station using one of the following methods.
■ Seek tuning
Press the “ TRACK” or “SEEK ” button.
The radio will begin seeking up or down for a station of the nearest
frequency and will stop when a station is found.
■ Manual tuning
Turn the “TUNE·SCROLL” knob.
■ Preset stations
Select the desired preset station.
Select “AM” or “FM” on the “Sel ect Audio Source” screen to begin
listening to the radio.
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Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs
Audio control screen“Select Audio Source” screen
appearsAudio CD
Displaying the track list
(
P. 331)
MP3/WMA/AAC
Displaying the folder list
(
P. 331)
Random playback
Repeat play
Pause
Select to resume play
Setting the sound (
P. 333)
Insert disc or select “CD” on the “Select Audio Source” screen to
begin listening to a CD.
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■Lens cleaners
Do not use lens cleaners. Doing so may damage the CD player.
■ MP3, WMA and AAC files
MP3 (MPEG Audio LAYER3) is a standard audio compression format.
Files can be compressed to approximately 1/10 of their original size by 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.
●MP3 file compatibility
• Compatible standards
MP3 (MPEG1 LAYER3, MPEG2 LSF LAYER3)
• Compatible sampling frequencies MPEG1 LAYER3: 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)
MPEG2 LSF LAYER3: 16, 22.05, 24 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates (compatible with VBR) MPEG1 LAYER3: 32-320 (kbps)
MPEG2 LSF LAYER3: 8-160 (kbps)
• Compatible channel modes: stereo, joint stereo, dual channel and monaural
● WMA file compatibility
• Compatible standards
WMA Ver. 7, 8, 9
• Compatible sampling frequencies 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates (only compatible with 2-channel playback) Ver. 7, 8: CBR 48-192 (kbps)
Ver. 9: CBR 48-320 (kbps)
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●
AAC file compatibility
• Compatible standards
MPEG4/AAC-LC
• Compatible sampling frequencies 11.025/12/16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates 16-320 (kbps)
● Compatible media
Media that can be used for MP3, WMA and AAC playback are CD-Rs and
CD-RWs.
Playback in some instances may not be possible if the CD-R or CD-RW is
not finalized. Playback may not be possible or the audio may jump if the
disc is scratched or marked with fingerprints.
● Compatible disc formats
The following disc formats can be used.
• Disc formats: CD-ROM Mode 1 and Mode 2
CD-ROM XA Mode 2, Form 1 and Form 2
• File formats: ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2, (Romeo, Joliet) UDF (2.01 or lower)
MP3, WMA and AAC files written in 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 (including the root)
• Maximum length of folder names/file names: 32 characters
• Maximum number of folders: 192 (including the root)
• Maximum number of files per disc: 255
● File names
The only files that can be recognized as MP3/WMA/AAC and played are
those with the extension .mp3, .wma or .m4a.
● Discs containing multi-session recordings
As the multimedia system is compatible with multi session discs, it is pos-
sible to play discs that contain MP3, WMA and AAC files. However, only
the first session can be played.
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Listening to an iPod
Connecting an iPod P. 3 2 4
Audio control screen
“Select Audio Source” screen
appears
Displays cover art
Selecting the play mode
Shuffle play
Repeat play
Pause
Select to resume play-
back
Setting the sound (P. 333)
Selecting a play mode
Select “Browse” on the “iPod” screen.
Select the desired play mode by se lecting the “Playlists”, “Art-
ists”, “Albums”, “Songs”, “Podcas ts”, “Audio books”, “Genres”,
“Composers” or “Video”. Then select a song to begin using
the selected play mode.
Connecting an iPod enables you to enjoy music from the vehicle
speakers.
Select “iPod” on the “Select Audio Source” screen.
When the iPod connected to th e system includes iPod video, the
system can only output the sound by selecting the browse screen.
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■
iPod functions
●When an iPod is connected and the audio source is changed to iPod
mode, the iPod will resume play from the same point in which it was last
used.
● Depending on the iPod that is connected to the system, certain functions
may not be available. If a function is unavailable due to a malfunction (as
opposed to a system specification), disconnecting the device and recon-
necting it may resolve the problem.
● While connected to the system, the iPod cannot be operated with its own
controls. It is necessary to use the controls of the vehicle’s multimedia
system instead.
● When the battery level of an iPod is very low, the iPod may not operate. If
so, charge the iPod before use.
● Compatible models ( P. 347)
■ iPod problems
To resolve most problems encountered when using your iPod, disconnect
your iPod from the vehicle iPod connection and reset it. For instructions on
how to reset your iPod, refer to your iPod Owner’s Manual.
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Listening to a USB memor y device
Connecting a USB memory device P. 3 2 4
Audio control screen
“Select Audio Source” screen
appears
Displaying the folder list
(
P. 331)
Random playback
Repeat play
Pause
Select to resume play-
back
Setting the sound ( P. 333)
Connecting a USB memory device en ables you to enjoy music from
the vehicle speakers.
Select “USB” on the “Sel ect Audio Source” screen.
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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.
● MP3 file compatibility
• Compatible standards
MP3 (MPEG1 AUDIO LAYER3, MPEG2 AUDIO LAYER3)
• Compatible sampling frequencies MPEG1 AUDIO LAYER3: 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)
MPEG2 AUDIO LAYER3: 16, 22.05, 24 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates (compatible with VBR) MPEG1 AUDIO LAYER3: 32-320 (kbps)
MPEG2 AUDIO LAYER3: 8-160 (kbps)
• Compatible channel modes: stereo, joint stereo, dual channel and monaural
● WMA file compatibility
• Compatible standards
WMA Ver. 7, 8, 9
• Compatible sampling frequencies HIGH PROFILE 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates HIGH PROFILE 48-320 (kbps, VBR)