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USB memory
lCompatible devices
USB memory that can be used for MP3 and WMA playback
l Compatible device formats
The following device formats can be used:
• USB communication formats: USB2.0 FS (12 Mbps)
• File formats: FAT16/32 (Windows)
• Correspondence class: Mass storage class
MP3 and WMA files written in any form at other than those listed above may
not play correctly, and their file names and folder names may not be dis-
played correctly.
Items related to standards and limitations are as follows:
• Maximum directory hierarchy: 8 levels
• Maximum number of folders in a device: 999 (including the root)
• Maximum number of files in a device: 9999
• Maximum number of files per folder: 255
l MP3 and WMA 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.
MP3 and WMA file and media/format compatibility are limited.
l MP3 file compatibility
• Compatible standards
MP3 (MPEG1 AUDIO LAYERIII, MP EG2 AUDIO LAYERIII, MPEG2.5)
• Compatible sampling frequencies MPEG1 AUDIO LAYERIII: 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)
MPEG2 AUDIO LAYERIII: 16, 22.05, 24 (kHz)
MPEG2.5: 8, 11.025, 12 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates (compatible with VBR) MPEG1 AUDIO LAYERII, III: 32-320 (kbps)
MPEG2 AUDIO LAYERII, III: 8-160 (kbps)
MPEG2.5: 8-160 (kbps)
• Compatible channel modes: stereo, joint stereo, dual channel and mon-
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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, CBR)
l File names
The only files that can be recognized as MP3/WMA and played are those
with the extension .mp3 or .wma.
l ID3 and WMA 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.
l MP3 and WMA playback
• When a device containing MP3 or WMA files is connected, all files in the
USB memory are checked. Once the file check is finished, the first MP3
or WMA file is played. To make the file check finish more quickly, we rec-
ommend that you do not include any files other than MP3 or WMA files or
create any unnecessary folders.
• When the USB memory is connected and the audio source is changed to USB memory mode, the USB memory will start playing the first file in the
first folder. If the same device is removed and reinserted (and the con-
tents have not been changed), the USB memory will resume play from
the same point in which it was last used.
l Extensions
If the file extensions .mp3 and .wma are used for files other than MP3 and
WMA files, they will be skipped (not played).
l 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
and WMA files on the market, and depending on the status of the encod-
ing 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 registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries. 
     
        
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CAUTION
nCaution while driving
Do not connect USB memory or operate the controls.
NOTICE
nTo prevent damage to USB memory
lDo not leave USB memory in the vehi cle. The temperature inside the vehi-
cle may become high, resulting in damage to the device.
l Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the USB memory
while it is connected.
l Do not insert foreign objects into the port. 
     
        
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iPod
Open the cover and connect an
iPod using an iPod cable.
Turn on the power of the iPod if
it is not turned on.
n
USB memory
Open the cover and connect the USB memory device.
Turn on the power of the USB memory device if it is not turned on.
n
Portable audio player
Open the cover and connect the portable audio player.
Turn on the power of the portable audio player if it is not turned on.
USB port/AUX port
Connect an iPod, USB memory device or portable audio player
to the USB/AUX port as indicated  below. Select “iPod”, “USB” or
“AUX” on the audio sour ce selection screen and the device can
be operated via multimedia system. 
Connecting using the USB/AUX port
CAUTION
n While driving
Do not connect a device or operate the device controls. 
     
        
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Selecting a track/file/song
Press the “
” or “ ” button on “SEEK/TRAC K” or turn the “TUNE/
SCROLL” knob to select the desired track/file/song number.
To fast-forward or reverse, press and hold the “ ” or “” button on
“SEEK/TRACK”.
nSelecting a track/file/song  from the track/file/song list
Select “Browse” or cover art.
Select the desired track/file/
song.
When an MP3/WMA/AAC disc or USB memory device is being used,
the folder can be selected. When a Bluetooth
® device or iPod is being
used, the album can be selected.
According to the audio device, the following is displayed.
Selecting, fast-forwarding a nd reversing tracks/files/songs
1
2
Audio sourceList name
Audio CDTrack
MP3/WMA/AAC discFolder, File
Bluetooth®Album, Track
USBArtists, Albums, Songs, Genres,
Composers
iPodArtists, Albums, Songs, Genres,
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Pressing the “AUDIO” button disp lays the audio control screen from
any screens of the selected source.
Audio source selection screen
appears
Displaying the folder list
Random playback ( P. 295)
Repeat play ( P. 295)
Pause 
Select   to resume playback
Setting the sound ( P. 306)
Select “Browse” on the screen.
Select the desired play mode. Then select a song to begin using
the selected play mode.
nDisplaying the now playing list
Touch the cover art display.
Listening to a USB memor y device
Connecting a USB memory device enables you to enjoy music
from the vehicle speakers.
Touch “USB” on the audio source selection screen.
Connecting a USB memory device
Audio control screen
1
2
3
4
5
6
Selecting a play mode
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nUSB memory functions
lDepending on the USB memory device that is connected to the system, the
device itself may not be operable and certain functions may not be avail-
able. If the device is inoperable or a function is unavailable due to a mal-
function (as opposed to a system specification), disconnecting the device
and reconnecting it may resolve the problem.
l If the USB memory device still does not begin operation after being discon-
nected and reconnected, format the memory.
n Error messages for USB memory
n USB memory
lCompatible devices
USB memory device that can be used for MP3, WMA and AAC playback.
l Compatible device formats
The following device format can be used:
• USB communication format: USB2.0 HS (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
l 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 usi\
ng
MP3 compression.
WMA (Windows Media Audio) is a Mi crosoft 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.
MessageCause/Correction procedures
“Connection error. Please
consult your Owner’s Man-
ual for instructions on how
to connect the USB device.” 
This indicates a problem with the USB mem-
ory device or its connection.
“No music files found.”This indicates that no MP3/WMA/AAC files
are included on the USB memory device. 
     
        
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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 con- tents have not been changed), the USB mem-
ory device will resume play from the same point in which it was last used.
l 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).
l 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.
CAUTION
nWhile driving
Do not connect a USB memory device or operate the device controls.
NOTICE
nTo prevent damage to the USB memory device or its terminals
lDo 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.
l Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the USB memory
device while it is connected.
l Do not insert foreign objects into the port.