2016 SUBARU WRX USB port

Antenna system .................................................. 5-2Roof antenna ...................................................... 5-2
FM reception ....................................................... 5-2
Installation of accessories .................................. 5-3
Audio set ............................................................. 5-3Audio set ............................................................ 5-4
Basic information before use ............................. 5-5Initial screen ....................................................... 5-5
Loading and unloading a disc .............................. 5-5
Connecting and disconnecting a USB memory/
portable device ................................................. 5-6
Touch screen gestures ........................................ 5-7
Touch screen operation ....................................... 5-7
Entering letters and numbers/list screen
operation .......................................................... 5-8
Screen adjustment .............................................. 5-9
Other settings ..................................................... 5-10
Basic operation .................................................. 5-12Some basics ...................................................... 5-12
Audio/visual remote controls ............................ 5-18Steering switches ............................................... 5-18
Tips for operating the audio/visual system ...... 5-21Operating information. ........................................ 5-21
Useful information .............................................. 5-28
SiriusXM Data Service* ....................................... 5-28
STARLINK .......................................................... 5-30
Radio operation .................................................. 5-33
AM/FM radio ....................................................... 5-33
SiriusXM Satellite Radio ..................................... 5-45 Media operation ................................................. 5-50CD .................................................................... 5-50
USB memory ..................................................... 5-53
iPod .................................................................. 5-56
Bluetooth audio ................................................. 5-60
aha TM
by HARMAN ............................................ 5-64
AUX .................................................................. 5-73
Pandora ®
........................................................... 5-76
Bluetooth ®
settings ........................................... 5-81Registering/connecting Bluetooth ®
device .......... 5-81
Setting Bluetooth details .................................... 5-84
Phone operation (Hands-free system for
cellular phones) .............................................. 5-87Quick reference ................................................. 5-87
Some basics ...................................................... 5-88
Calling on the Bluetooth phone .......................... 5-91
Receiving on the Bluetooth phone ...................... 5-98
Talking on the Bluetooth phone .......................... 5-99
Setup ................................................................ 5-101 Phone settings ................................................ 5-101
What to do if.... ................................................. 5-103Troubleshooting ............................................... 5-103
Voice command system operation ................. 5-107
Voice command system ................................... 5-107
Command list ................................................... 5-110
Appendix .......................................................... 5-114
Certification ..................................................... 5-114
Certification for the Hands-free system ............. 5-115
Certification for Mexico models ........................ 5-115Audio
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Audio/Basic information before use
NOTE . For compatible discs, refer to “ CD
player and disc ” F 5-22.
. When inserting a disc, gently insert
it with the label facing up.
! Unloading a disc
1. Press
and remove the disc. & Connecting and disconnect-
ing a USB memory/portable
device ! Connecting a device
Connect a device to the USB port.
Turn on the power of the device when it is
not turned on.
NOTE . This device has a USB port for USB
memory/portable device.
. For compatible USB memory de-
vices, refer to “ USB memory device ”
F 5-24.
. For compatible iPod models, refer to
“ iPod ” F 5-24.
. Even if a USB hub is used to
connect more than two USB devices, only the last connected device will be
recognized.
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Audio/Tips for operating the audio/visual system
lens of the unit.
. It may not be possible to play discs
recorded on a personal computer depend-
ing on the application settings and the
environment. Record with the correct
format. (For details, contact the appropri-
ate application manufacturers of the ap-
plications.)
. CD-R/CD-RW discs may be damaged
by direct exposure to sunlight, high tem-
peratures or other storage conditions. The
unit may be unable to play some damaged
discs.
. If you insert a CD-RW disc into the
player, playback will begin more slowly
than with a conventional CD or CD-R disc.
. Recordings on CD-R/CD-RW cannot
be played using the DDCD (Double
Density CD) system.
! USB memory device
. USB communication formats: USB
1.1/2.0 HS (480 Mbps) and FS (12 Mbps)
. File formats: FAT 16/32
. Correspondence class: Mass storage
class
! iPod
The following iPod ®
, iPod nano ®
, iPod
classic ®
, iPod touch ®
and iPhone ®
de-
vices can be used with this system. Made for
. iPod touch (5th generation)*
. iPod touch (4th generation)
. iPod touch (3rd generation)
. iPod touch (2nd generation)
. iPod touch (1st generation)
. iPod classic
. iPod nano (7th generation)*
. iPod nano (6th generation)*
. iPod nano (5th generation)
. iPod nano (4th generation)
. iPod nano (3rd generation)
. iPod nano (2nd generation)*
. iPod nano (1st generation)*
. iPhone 5S*
. iPhone 5C*
. iPhone 5*
. iPhone 4S
. iPhone 4
. iPhone 3GS
. iPhone 3G
. iPhone
*: iPod video not supported
Depending on differences between mod-
els or software versions etc., some mod-
els might be incompatible with this sys-
tem. ! File information
Compatible compressed files (Audio) Item USB DISC
Compatible
file format MP3/WMA/AAC
Folders in the
device Maximum
512 Maximum
255
Files in the
device Maximum
8000 Maximum
512
Files per
folder Maximum
255 —
Corresponding sampling frequency
(Audio) File type Frequency (kHz)
MP3 files:
MPEG 1 LAYER 3 32/44.1/48
MP3 files:
MPEG 2 LSF LAYER 3 16/22.05/24
WMA files:
Ver. 7, 8, 9 (9.1/9.2) 32/48/64/80/96/128/
160/192
AAC files:
MPEG4/AAC-LC 48/44.1/32/24/22.05/
16/12/11.025/85-24

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
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

2. The indication that shows whether the
current broadcast is digital or analog is
displayed on the top right of the control
screen.
3. Select the desired channel.
. Turning the “ AUDIO/TUNE ” knob can also select the desired multicast
channel.
! Preserving a music information
Tag information in the music broadcasting
is preserved in the system and transmits
to an iPod.
1. If you select a tag in the control screen
while receiving HD Radio, the tag setting
screen will be displayed. 2. Connect an iPod. Refer to “ Connecting
and disconnecting a USB memory/porta-
ble device ” F 5-6.
. Turn on the power of the iPod if it is
not turned on.
. Once an iPod is connected, the
music tag moves from the radio into
the iPod.
. When the iPod is connected to
iTunes, the “ tagged ” information of
the songs which were tagged while
listening to the radio can be viewed.
Then a user may decide to purchase
the song or CD/Album which had been
listened to on their radio. Audio/Radio operation
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& USB memory Audio files on the USB memory can be
played back.
! Overview
The USB Audio playback screen can be
reached by the following methods:
. Connect a USB memory. Refer to
“ Connecting and disconnecting a USB
memory/portable device ” F 5-6.
. Select
USB/iPod (USB/iPod) on the
“ Select Audio Source (Select Audio
Source) ” screen. Refer to “ Selecting an
audio source ” F 5-13. Audio/Media operation
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Audio/Media operation
CAUTION. Do not leave your portable player
in the car. In particular, high
temperatures inside the vehicle
may damage the portable player.
. Do not push down on or apply
unnecessary pressure to the por-
table player while it is connected
as this may damage the portable
player or its terminal.
. Do not insert foreign objects into
the port as this may damage the
portable player or its terminal.
NOTE If you press the “ Mute ” switch on the
steering wheel during playback, the
track pauses. If you press the “ Mute ”
switch once again, the playback will
resume. & iPod ! Overview
TheiPodoperationscreencanbe
reached by the following methods:
. Connect an iPod. Refer to “ Connecting
and disconnecting a USB memory/porta-
ble device ” F 5-6.
. Select
USB/iPod (USB/iPod) on the
“ Select Audio Source (Select Audio
Source) ” screen. Refer to “ Selecting an
audio source ” F 5-13.5-56