2017 SUBARU BRZ Navigation Manual

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3Touch the file that you want to play.
• The selected file starts to play.
• If there are more pages, touch or to scroll the
pages.
• Touch to return to the previous screen.
Selecting consecutive files
1Touch or .
•:
Advance to the next file.
( Touch once):
Return to the start of the currently playing file.
( Touch twice or more):
Return to the previous file.
• The selected file starts to play.
■Fast forwarding and fast reversing
You can fast forward or fast reverse the currently playing file.
1Touch or for 1 second or more.
•:
Fast forward the file.
:
Fast reverse the file.
Fast forward (or fast reverse) operates until you release your
finger from the button.
NOTE
Sound does not output during fast forwarding and fast reversing.

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■Repeating the music file
1Touch (Settings).
2Touch (File) or (Folder) in Repeat.
• Repeat playback is set for the currently playing file or folder.
• To cancel, touch (Off ) in Repeat.
• Touch to return to the previous screen.
NOTE
When the file repeat or folder repeat function is selected, or is
displayed in the top right of the screen as confirmation that the function is on.
■Playing randomly
1Touch (Settings).
2 Touch (ALL) or (Folder) in Random.
• Folder random playback:
The files in the currently playing folder are played randomly.
All random playback:
The files in all folders are played randomly.
• Touch (File) in Repeat during random playback to repeat
the currently playing file. Touch (Off ) in Repeat to return
to random playback.
• To cancel, touch (Off ) in Random.
Settings
FileFolder
Off
Settings
ALLFolder
File
Off
Off

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• Touch to return to the previous screen.
NOTE
When the folder random or all random function is selected, or is
displayed in the top right of the screen as confirmation that the function is on.
■Scrolling title information
If the Album, Title or Artist information cannot be fully displayed
because it is too long, you can scroll the display.
1Touch on the item that you want to scroll.
• The selected title information scrolls to the left.
• Touch to stop the scrolling and return to the start of the
title.
• If driving is detected while the display is being scrolled, the
scrolling stops and returns to the start of the title.
• When the end of the title information is displayed, the scrolling
stops.

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About MP3/WMA
MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3) is a standard format for audio compression. By
using MP3, a file can be compressed to about 1/10 of the original size.
WMA ( Windows Media Audio) is Microsoft's audio compression technology.
WMA files can be compressed to a size even smaller than MP3 files.
This unit only supports certain MP3/WMA file standards, recorded media
and formats. Take note of the following when writing MP3/WMA files onto a
disc.
■About the supported MP3 file standards
•Supported standards:
MPEG1/2/2.5 Audio Layer 3
•Supported sampling frequencies (kHz):
-MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3): 32, 44.1, 48
-MP3 (MPEG2 Audio Layer 3): 16, 22.05, 24
-MP3 (MPEG2.5 Audio Layer 3): 8, 11.025, 12
•Supported bit rates (kbps):-MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3): 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224,
256, 320
-MP3 (MPEG2/2.5 Audio Layer 3): 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128,
144, 160
* Supports VBR ( Variable Bit Rate).
* Does not support Audio Layer 1/2.
* Emphasis supports only 50/15ms.
* Does not support free format.
* Does not support DRM (Digital Rights Management).
•Supported channel modes:
Stereo, Joint Stereo, Dual channels, Monaural
■About the supported WMA file standards
•Supported standards:
WMA Ver. 7 to 9
•Supported sampling frequencies (kHz):
22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48
•Supported bit rates (kbps):
-WMA Ver. 7, 8: 48, 64, 80, 96, 128, 160, 192
-WMA Ver. 9: 48, 63, 64, 80, 95, 96, 127, 128, 160, 191, 192, 256, 320
* Supports 2-channel play only.
* Supports VBR ( Variable Bit Rate).
* Does not support WMA9 Professional/Lossless/Voice.
* Does not support DRM (Digital Rights Management).
•Supported channel modes:
Stereo, Monaural
■About ID3/WMA tags
In MP3/WMA files, you can enter textual attribute information known as
ID3 tags/WMA tags to save information such as track titles and artist
names.
This unit supports ID3v.1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 tags. This unit supports
the ISO 8859-1, 2, 5 and 7 codes only. Use only the ISO 8859-1, 2, 5 or 7
codes to record tags. If characters not included in ISO 8859-1, 2, 5 or 7
codes are recorded, they may not be readably displayed.
This unit supports the WMA tag ASF revision (v1.20.02). WMA tags using
only Unicode are supported. Always use Unicode characters to enter
the information.
* When Ver. 1.x and Ver. 2.x of the ID3 tags both exist, precedence is given to
Ver. 2.x.

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■About the supported media types
You can play MP3/WMA files recorded on a CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW
disc. Compared to the CD-ROM media commonly used for music discs,
CD-R and CD-RW discs are fragile in high temperature and high
humidity environments. It may not be possible to play some CD-R/
CD-RW discs. Fingerprints or scratches on a disc may prevent playback
or cause skipping during playback.
Some CD-R/CD-RW discs may deteriorate if left inside a vehicle for a
long time.
We recommend that you store UV-sensitive CD-R and CD-RW discs in
shield cases.
■About the supported disc formats
You can use media in the following formats.
•CD-ROM formats:
CD-ROM MODE 1, CD-ROM XA MODE 2 Form 1
•File formats:
ISO9660 Level 1 or Level 2
ROMEO system, JOLIET system
MP3/WMA files recorded in a format other than those described
above may result in files that cannot be played normally or file
names and folder names that do not display properly.
In addition to these standards, the following limitations apply.
•Maximum number of directory layers:
8 layers
•Supported characters for folder and file names:
A to Z, 0 to 9, and underscore (_)
•Number of files that can be stored on a single disc:
999
•Number of folders that can be stored on a single disc:
255

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■About the file names
Only a file with the “.mp3” or “.wma” extension is recognized as an MP3
or WMA file. Always save an MP3/WMA file with the “.mp3” or “.wma”
extension.
The “.mp3” or “.wma” file extension must be single-byte lower case
letters.
NOTE
If a non-MP3/WMA file has the “.mp3” or “.wma” file extension, it may be
recognized erroneously as an MP3 or WMA file. When such a file is played, a loud
noise may be output and damage the speakers. Do not save a non-MP3/WMA
file with the “.mp3” or “.wma” extension.
■Multi-sessions
Multi-sessions are supported and CD-R/RW with recorded MP3/WMA
files can be played.
However, when writing with Track-At-Once, be sure to finalize the disc
with session close or write protect.
■About MP3/WMA playback
When you load a disc containing MP3/WMA files, the system first
checks all files recorded on the disc. If the disc has many files and
folders, the system may take a while to check them.
While the system is checking the disc, the music that was playing
continues to play.
To allow quick checking of files, we recommend that you do not save
non-MP3/WMA files or create unnecessary folders on the disc.
Also, we recommend that you write the all data in a single session
because the system takes longer to read the CD control information of
a multi-session disc.
■About the MP3/WMA playing time display
It is possible that the playing time will not be correct, depending on the
writing condition of the MP3/WMA file.
* It is possible that the playing time will not be correct when VBR ( Variable
Bit Rate) Fast Up/Down is operated.
Folder
MP3/WMA audio file or text file
1
st level 2nd level Root directory
A total of 999 files can be created within a single disc.Files aside from MP3/WMA files (Example: 004.txt)
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Creating and Playing MP3/WMA Files
Creating MP3/WMA files by recording them from sources such as
broadcasts, records, recordings, videos and live performances without
permission from the copyright holder for uses other than personal
enjoyment is prohibited.
■Downloading from MP3/WMA music sites on the
Internet
You can find various types of MP3/WMA music distribution sites on the
Internet, including online shopping, trial listening, and free download
sites. You can download music files from these sites by following their
payment and other downloading rules.
■Converting a music CD into MP3/WMA files
Prepare a computer and a commercially available MP3/WMA encoder
(conversion) software (some can be found for free on the Internet).
Load a music CD into the computer's CD-ROM drive and compress the
music CD by following the procedure of the MP3/WMA encoder
software. MP3/WMA-format music data files are created. A 12 cm music
CD (with a maximum of 74 minutes of recording/650 MB of data) can
be compressed to 65 MB (about 1/10 of the original size).
■Writing MP3/WMA files on a CD-R/RW disc
MP3/WMA files can be recorded on a CD-R/RW disc by using a CD-R/
RW drive connected to a computer. Record by setting the recording
format of the recording software to ISO9660 level 1 or level 2 (not
including the extension format).
Select CD-ROM (mode 1) or CD-ROM XA (mode 2) as the disc format.
■Playing a CD-R/RW disc
Insert a CD-R/RW disc on which MP3/WMA files are recorded. When you
load a disc, the system automatically determines whether it is a music
CD or a CD-R/RW disc that contains MP3/WMA files, and plays it
correctly. However, note that depending on the type of disc being used,
the disc may not play. CAUTION
•To ensure stable sound quality during playback, we
recommend fixing the bit rate to 128 kbps and the sampling
frequency to 44.1 kHz.
•Note that it may not be possible to read some CD-R or
CD-RW discs, depending on their characteristics.
•There are many types of MP3/WMA encoding software
available, including commercial and freeware programs.
Depending on the encoder and the file format, the audio
quality may deteriorate, noise may be generated when
playing starts, or some recordings may not play.
•When files other than MP3/WMA files are recorded on a disc,
the system may take some time to recognize the disc and it
may not play.

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Using the USB Music File Player
Using the USB Music File Player
This unit can play music files stored in a USB memory. Only MP3/WMA
playback is supported.
(1) Title information scroll buttons
*1
(2) Settings button
(3) Video button*2
(4) Search button
(5) Folder selection buttons
(6) AUDIO button
(7) File up/down and fast forward (fast reverse) buttons
*1 The full title will be displayed unless it is too lengthy. If the length of the
information is too long, title information scroll buttons will be displayed.
*2 Touch ( Video) to operate the USB video file player. (See Page 237.)
(1)
(3) (2) (4) (5) (6)(7)
CAUTION
•Certain functions (such as touch panel operation and/or
video image) offered by this unit may not be used while
driving.
•Connect the USB cable correctly so that it does not interfere
with safe operation of the vehicle.
Video