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PRIUS v_OM_OM47B12U_(U)5-1. Basic Operations
Audio system types .......... 268
Audio system .................... 269
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ................ 272
AUX Port/USB Port........... 273
Basic audio operations ..... 274
5-2. Setup
Setup menu ...................... 276
General settings ............... 277
Audio settings ................... 279
Display settings ................ 281
Voice settings ................... 284
5-3. Using the Multimedia
system
Selecting the audio
source ............................. 285
List screen operation ........ 286
Optimal use of the audio
system ............................ 288
Audio screen
adjustment ...................... 2895-4. Using the radio
Radio operation................. 290
5-5. Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation .......... 292
5-6. Using an external device
Listening to an iPod .......... 298
Listening to a USB
memory device ............... 303
Using the AUX .................. 308
VTR ................................... 309
5-7. Connecting Bluetooth
®
Preparations to
use wireless
communication ................ 310
Registering a Bluetooth
®
audio player for the
first time .......................... 313
Registering a Bluetooth
®
phone for the first time .... 314
Registering a
Bluetooth
® device ........... 315
Connecting a
Bluetooth
® device ........... 317
Displaying a Bluetooth®
device details .................. 319
Detailed Bluetooth
®
system settings ............... 320
5-8. Bluetooth
® Audio
Listening to Bluetooth®
Audio............................... 321
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5-1. Basic OperationsAudio system types .......... 268
Audio system .................... 269
Using the steering wheel audio switches ................ 272
AUX Port/USB Port .......... 273
Basic audio operations ..... 274
5-2. Setup Setup menu ...................... 276
General settings ............... 277
Audio settings ................... 279
Display settings ................ 281
Voice settings ................... 284
5-3. Using the Multimedia system
Selecting the audio source............................. 285
List screen operation ........ 286
Optimal use of the audio system ............................ 288
Audio screen adjustment ...................... 289
5-4. Using the radio Radio operation ................ 290
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5Audio system
5-5. Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation.......... 292
5-6. Using an external device
Listening to an iPod .......... 298
Listening to a USB
memory device ............... 303
Using the AUX .................. 308
VTR .................................. 309
5-7. Connecting Bluetooth
®
Preparations to
use wireless
communication ............... 310
Registering a Bluetooth
®
audio player for the
first time .......................... 313
Registering a Bluetooth
®
phone for the first time.... 314
Registering a
Bluetooth
® device ........... 315
Connecting a
Bluetooth
® device ........... 317
Displaying a Bluetooth®
device details.................. 319
Detailed Bluetooth
®
system settings............... 320
5-8. Bluetooth
® Audio
Listening to Bluetooth®
Audio .............................. 3215-9. Bluetooth
® phone
Using a Bluetooth®
Phone ............................. 323
Making a call .................... 326
Receiving a call ................ 329
Speaking on the phone .... 330
Bluetooth
® phone
message function ........... 333
Using the steering wheel
switches.......................... 337
Bluetooth
® phone
settings ........................... 338
Contact/Call History
Settings .......................... 339
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ........... 348
5-10. Bluetooth
®
Bluetooth®........................ 352
5-11. Using the voice
command system
Voice command system ... 358
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5-1. Basic Operations
Using the steering wheel audio switches
Vo l u m e s w i t c h
• Press: Increases/decreases
volume
• Press and hold: Continuously
increases/decreases volume
Cursor switch (Radio mode)
• Press: Selects a radio station
• Press and hold: Seeks up/
down
Cursor switch (CD, MP3/WMA disc, Bluetooth
®, iPod or USB
mode)
• Press: Selects a track/file/song
• Press and hold: Fast up/down
“MODE” switch
• Press: Turns the power on, selects an audio source
• Press and hold: Turns the power off
■Canceling automatic selection of a radio station
Press the “” or “” button again.
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on
the steering wheel.
Operation may differ depending on the type of audio system or
navigation system. For details, refer to the manual provided with
the audio system or navigation system.
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WARNING
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
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5
Audio system
AUX Por t/USB Por t
■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.
■
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.
■
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.
Connect an iPod, USB memory device or portable audio player
to the AUX port/USB port as indicated below. Select “iPod”,
“USB”, “AUX” or “A/V” on the audio source selection screen
and the device can be operated via audio system.
Connecting the AUX port/USB port
WARNING
■While driving
Do not connect a device or operate the device controls.
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2875-3. Using the Multimedia system
5
Audio system
■Selecting a track/file/song
Press the “” or “” button on “SEEK/TRACK” 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”.
■Selecting a track/file/song from the track/file/song list
Select “Browse” or cover art.
Select the desired play mode. (USB and iPod)
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 and reversing tracks/files/songs
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2
3
Audio sourceList name
Audio CDTrack
MP3/WMA/AAC discFolder, File
Bluetooth®Album, Track
USBArtists, Albums, Songs, Genres,
Composers
iPodArtists, Albums, Songs, Genres,
Composers, Audiobooks, Videos
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5-6. Using an external device
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Audio system
Listening to a USB memor y device
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Pressing the “AUDIO” button displays the audio control screen from
any screens of the selected source.
Audio source selection screen
appears
Displays cover art
Selecting the play mode
(P. 303)
Random playback (P. 275)
Repeat play (P. 275)
Pause
Select to resume playback.
Setting the sound (P. 288)
Select “Browse” on the screen.
Select the desired play mode. Then select a song to begin using
the selected play mode.
■Displaying the now playing list
Touch the cover art display.
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
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2
3
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5
6
Selecting a play mode
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■USB memory functions
●Depending 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.
●If the USB memory device still does not begin operation after being discon-
nected and reconnected, format the memory.
■Error messages for USB memory
If an error message is displayed, refer to the following table and take the
appropriate measures. If the problem is not rectified, take the vehicle to your
Toyota dealer.
■USB memory
●Compatible devices
USB memory device that can be used for MP3, WMA and AAC playback.
●Compatible device formats
The following device format can be used:
• USB communication format: USB2.0 HS (480Mbps) 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
MessageCause/Correction procedures
“Connection error. Please
consult your Owner’s
Manual for instructions on
how to connect the USB
device.”
This indicates a problem with the USB mem-
ory device or its connection.
“There are no files available
for playback. Please add
compatible files to your USB
device.”
This indicates that no MP3/WMA/AAC files
are included on the USB memory device.