2016 SUBARU WRX Owners Manual

Audio/Tips for operating the audio/visual system
. The play order of the compact disc with
the structure shown above is as follows:
. The order changes depending on the
personal computer and MP3/WMA/AAC
encoding software you use.
! Terms
! Packet write
. This is a general term that describes
the process of writing data on-demand to
CD-R, etc., in the same way that data is
written to floppy or hard discs. ! ID3 tag
. This is a method of embedding track-
related information in an MP3 file. This
embedded information can include the
track number, track title, the artist ’ s name,
the album title, the music genre, the year
of production, comments, cover art and
other data. The contents can be freely
edited using software with ID3 tag editing
functions. Although the tags are restricted
to a number of characters, the information
can be viewed when the track is played
back.
! WMA tag
. WMA files can contain a WMA tag that
is used in the same way as an ID3 tag.
WMA tags carry information such as track
title and artist name.
! ISO 9660 format
. This is the international standard for
the formatting of CD-ROM folders and
files. For the ISO 9660 format, there are 2
levels of regulations.
. Level 1: The file name is in 8.3 format
(8 character file names, with a 3 character
file extension. File names must be com-
posed of one-byte capital letters and
numbers. The “ _ ” symbol may also be
included.) . Level 2: The file name can have up to
31 characters (including the separation
mark “ . ” and file extension). Each folder
must contain fewer than 8 hierarchies.
! MP3
. MP3 is an audio compression standard
determined by a working group (MPEG) of
the ISO (International Standard Organiza-
tion). MP3 compresses audio data to
about 1/10 the size of that on conventional
discs.
! WMA
. WMA (Windows Media Audio) is an
audio compression format developed by
Microsoft ®
. It compresses files into a size
smaller than that of MP3 files. The
decoding formats for WMA files are Ver.
7, 8 and 9.
. This product is protected by certain
intellectual property rights of Microsoft
Corporation and third parties. Use or
distribution of such technology outside of
this product is prohibited without a license
from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft
subsidiary and third parties.
! AAC
. AAC is short for Advanced Audio
Coding and refers to an audio compres-
sion technology standard used with5-26

MPEG2 and MPEG4.
! Error messages Mode Message Explanation
CD “ Disc read error. ” . This indicates that no MP3/WMA/AAC files
are included in the disc.
. This indicates that the disc is dirty, damaged,
or it was inserted upside down. Clean the
disc or insert it correctly. It indicates a disc
which is not playable is inserted.
“ Please eject disc. ” There is a trouble inside the system.
Eject the disc.
USB “ Media not connected. Press
AUDIO/TUNE knob to exit. ” This indicates a problem in the USB memory or
its connection. Refer to “ Connecting and dis-
connecting a USB memory/portable device ”
F 5-6.
“ No audio file. ” This indicates that no MP3/WMA/AAC files are
included in the USB memory.
“ Unplayable file ” This indicates that the accessed file cannot play
back.
iPod “ Media not connected ” This indicates that a USB device/iPod is not
connected to the system.
“ No audio file ” This indicates that there is no audio file in the
connected iPod.
“ Unplayable file ” This indicates that the accessed file cannot play
back.
NOTE If the malfunction is not rectified: Take your vehicle to your SUBARU dealer. Audio/Tips for operating the audio/visual system
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Audio/Useful information
Useful information & SiriusXM Data Service*Data service information, which is com-
prised of traffic information and weather
information, can be received via the
SiriusXM Radio.
To receive the data service information in
the vehicle, a subscription to the SiriusXM
Satellite Radio service is necessary. Refer
to “ SiriusXM Satellite Radio ” F 5-45.
Content set to use the SiriusXM data
service is reset when personal information
is initialized. No. Function
& 1
Option key: Perform the SXM
setting. See below.
& 2
Scan key: Search for a channel
which the direction of higher fre-
quency from current frequency. Re-
produce the channel that can re-
ceive by five seconds.
& 3List key: A list is displayed. There
are three types of lists ( “ Presets ” ,
“ Categories ” ,or “ All Channels ” ) are
available.
“ Presets ” : Preset channels are dis-
played in a list.
“ Categories ” : The channels of the
selected category are displayed in a
list.
“ All Channels ” : All selectable chan-
nels are displayed in a list.
& 4
Info key: Display the contents in-
formation of a channel receiving. No. Function
& 5
Presets tab: Presets list (30 chan-
nels max.) is displayed.
& 6
Categories tab: Categories list is
displayed.
& 7
All Channels tab: All channels list is
displayed.
& 8
Direct Tune tab: Change to the
Direct Tune display. See below.
& 9
Return to the previous display.
& 10
Return to the playback display.
! SXM setting option
1. A option menu screen is displayed
when touch the Option key.5-28

Option menu screen
No. Function
& 1
Channel Lock: Set the lock function
of each channel. Input the password
is necessary for operation.
& 2
Channel Lock Password: Set the
password of the lock function.
2. A password input screen is displayed
when touch the “ Set ” button of the
Channel Lock function. Password input screen
3. When the input password is approved,
change to the lock channel selection
screen. Lock channel selection screen
4. In the channel list, touch the channel
that should be locked. Audio/Useful information
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Audio/Useful information
! Direct Tune
1. A channel input screen is displayed
when touch the Direct Tune tab.
2. Input any number and press OK,
receive the channel which input. & STARLINK The STARLINK function allows the system
to link with a smartphone using Bluetooth.
! Displaying STARLINK information
1. Press APPS key on the home screen,
or press APPS button, the APPS screen is
displayed.
2. If you press “ STARLINK ” on the APPS
screen, the STARLINK disclaimer screen
or the error screen is displayed. No. Function
& 1
Check: Go to APPS screen.
& 2
Cancel: STARLINK disclaimer
screen is disappeared and return to
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STARLINK disclaimer error screen
The error screen will be displayed due to
one of the following possible reasons.
. Your smartphone and the system
has not been connected via USB (for
iPhone) or Bluetooth (for Android).
. STARLINK APPS has not been
activated.
3. If you press
Check (Check) on the
STARLINK disclaimer screen, the APPS
main screen will be displayed. No. Function
& 1
Select to go to the Music APPS
screen.
& 2
Select to go to the News APPS
screen.
& 3
Select to go to the Calendar APPS
screen.
& 4
Select to go to the Weather APPS
screen.
& 5
Select to go to the iHeartRadio
APPS screen. Error screen that is displayed while using
STARLINK
The error screen will be displayed while
using STARLINK due to one of the
following possible reasons.
. When your smartphone has no service
or the Bluetooth communication is not
possible.
. When your smartphone is turned off.
. When the STARLINK APPS is quit.
. When connection to the STARLINK
server is not possible.
. When a problem occurs other than a
server error.
NOTE
When using the STARLINK function, a
disclaimer screen will be displayed. Be
sure to fully read the contents before Audio/Useful information
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Audio/Useful information
using the function.
NOTE Connection method
iPhone: USB
Android: Bluetooth
Supported devices
iPhone: iPhone 4/iPhone 4S/iPhone 5
(iOS Ver. 5.1 or later)
Android: (OS Ver. 4.0 or later)5-32

Radio operation & AM/FM radio ! Overview
Select
AM (AM) or
FM (FM) on the
“ Select Audio Source (Select Audio
Source) ” screen. Refer to “ Selecting an
audio source ” F 5-13. Control screen
Control panel Audio/Radio operation
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