2016 TOYOTA RAV4 Owners Manual

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5-4. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA discs
●Compatible media
Media that can be used for MP3 and WMA playback are CD-Rs and CD-
RWs.
Playback in some instances may not be possible, depending on the status
of the CD-R or CD-RW. 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)
MP3 and WMA 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
• 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 and played are those
with the extension .mp3 or .wma.
● Multi-sessions
As the audio system is compatible with multi-sessions, it is possible to play
discs that contain MP3 and WMA files. However, only the first session can
be played.
● ID3 and WMA tags
ID3 tags can be added to MP3 files, making it possible to record the track
title and artist name, etc.
The system is compatible with ID3 Ver. 1.0, 1.1, and Ver. 2.2, 2.3 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.

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●MP3 and WMA playback
When a disc containing MP3 or WMA files is inserted, all files on the disc
are first checked. Once the file check is finished, the first MP3 or WMA file
is played. To make the file check finish more quickly, we recommend you do
not write in any files other than MP3 or WMA files or create any unneces-
sary folders.
If the discs contain a mixture of music data and MP3 or WMA format data,
only music data can be played.
● Extensions
If the file extensions .mp3 and .wma are used for files other than MP3 and
WMA files, they will be mistakenly recognized and played as MP3 and
WMA files. This may result in large amounts of interference and damage to
the speakers.
● Playback
• To play MP3 file with steady sound quality, we recommend a fixed bit rate
of 128 kbps and a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz.
• CD-R or CD-RW playback may not be possible in some instances, depending on the characteristics of the disc.
• 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.
• When files other than MP3 or WMA files are recorded on a disc, it may take more time to recognize the disc and 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. and other countries.

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NOTICE
■CDs and adapters that cannot be used
Do not use the following types of CDs.
Also, do not use 3 in. (8 cm) CD adapters, DualDiscs or printable discs.
Doing so may damage the player and/or the CD insert/eject function.
● CDs that have a diameter that is not
4.7 in. (12 cm)
● Low-quality and deformed CDs

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NOTICE
■CD Player precautions
Failure to follow the precautions below may result in serious damage to the
CDs or the player itself.
● Do not insert anything other than CDs into the CD slot.
● Do not apply oil to the CD player.
● Store CDs away from direct sunlight.
● Never try to disassemble any part of the CD player.
●CDs with a transparent or translucent
recording area
● CDs that have tape, stickers or CD-R
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5-5. Using an external device
Listening to an iPod∗
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∗: If equipped
Connecting an iPod enables you to enjoy music from the vehicle
speakers.
Connecting an iPod
Control panel
Power
Vo l u m e
Selecting an iPod menu/song
or displaying song list
Random play or back button
Repeat play
Fast-forwarding or rewinding Changing the audio source/
playback
Playback/pause
iPod menu mode, playback
Selecting a song
Displaying text message1
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Press (BROWSE) to select iPod menu mode.
Turning the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob clockwise changes the play
mode in the following order:
“Playlists” → “Artists” → “Albums” → “Songs” → “Podcasts” →
“Genres” → “Composers” → “Audiobooks”
Press the knob to select the desired play mode.
■Play mode list
■Selecting a list Turn the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob to display the first selection list.
Press the knob to select the des ired item and display the second
selection list.
Repeat the same procedure to select the desired item.
To return to the previous selection list, press (BACK).
Press (PLAY) to play the desired selection.
Selecting a play mode
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Play modeFirst
selectionSecond
selectionThird
selectionFourth
selection
“Playlists”Playlists
selectSongs select--
“Artists”Artists selectAlbums
selectSongs select-
“Albums”Albums
selectSongs select--
“Songs”Songs select---
“Podcasts”Podcasts
selectEpisodes
select--
“Genres”Genre selectArtists selectAlbums
selectSongs select
“Composers”Composers
selectAlbums
selectSongs select-
“Audiobooks”Audiobooks
selectChapter
select--
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■Selecting songs
Turn the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob or press “
∧” or “∨” on the “SEEK/
TRACK” button to select the desired song.
■Selecting a song from the song list
Press the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob.
The song list will be displayed.
Turn the knob to select a song.
Press the knob to play the song.
To return to the previous display, press (BACK).
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Fast-forwarding and rewinding songs
Press ( ) or ( ).
■Repeat play
Press (RPT).
To cancel, press (RPT) again.
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Random play
Pressing (RDM) changes modes in the following order:
Track random →Album random →Off.
■Playing and pausing tracks
Press ( ).
■Switching the display
Press the “TEXT” button to display or hide the album title.
If there are continuing texts, is displayed.
Press and hold the button to display the remaining texts.
Listening to songs
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■About iPod
●“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory
has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively,
and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance stan-
dards.
● Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance
with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this acces-
sory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance.
● iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano , iPod shuffle, and iPod touch are
trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
■ 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. Disconnecting the device and reconnecting it once
again may resolve some malfunctions.
● 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 audio system
instead.
■ 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 Man-
ual.
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