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TABLE OF CONTENTS4
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)5-1. Using the audio system
Audio system types ........... 280
5-2. Basic Operations (Multimedia system)
Multimedia system ............ 281
Steering wheel audio switches .......................... 283
USB port/AUX port ............ 284
Basic audio operations ...... 286
5-3. Setup (Multimedia system)
Setup menu ....................... 288
General settings ................ 289
Audio settings.................... 291
Display settings ................. 292
Voice settings .................... 293
5-4. Using the Multimedia system
Selecting the audio source ............................. 294
List screen operation ......... 295
Optimal use of the multimedia system .......... 297
5-5. Using the radio (Multimedia system)
Radio operation ................. 298 5-6. Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA/AAC discs
(Multimedia system)
CD player operation........... 300
5-7. Using an external device (Multimedia system)
Listening to an iPod ........... 306
Listening to a USB memory device ................ 311
Using the AUX port ............ 316
5-8. Connecting Bluetooth
®
(Multimedia system)
Preparations to use wireless
communication ................ 317
Registering a Bluetooth
®
audio player for the
first time ........................... 321
Registering a Bluetooth
®
phone for the
first time ........................... 322
Registering a Bluetooth
®
device .............................. 323
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
device .............................. 325
Displaying a Bluetooth
®
device details................... 327
Detailed Bluetooth
®
system settings................ 328
5Audio system
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20Pictorial index
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
■Switches
Automatic High Beam switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 245
Outside rear view mirror switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 158
Instrument panel light control dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 94
PCS (Pre-Collision system) switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 227
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 240
Window lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 160
Door lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 129
Power window switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 160
AUX port/USB port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 284
Tire pressure warning reset switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 433
Type A
Type B
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)5-1. Using the audio system
Audio system types ........... 280
5-2. Basic Operations (Multimedia system)
Multimedia system ............ 281
Steering wheel audio switches .......................... 283
USB port/AUX port ............ 284
Basic audio operations...... 286
5-3. Setup (Multimedia system)
Setup menu....................... 288
General settings ................ 289
Audio settings ................... 291
Display settings ................. 292
Voice settings.................... 293
5-4. Using the Multimedia system
Selecting the audio source ............................. 294
List screen operation......... 295
Optimal use of the multimedia system .......... 297
5-5. Using the radio (Multimedia system)
Radio operation................. 298
5Audio system
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5Audio system
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)5-6. Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA/AAC discs
(Multimedia system)
CD player operation .......... 300
5-7. Using an external device (Multimedia system)
Listening to an iPod .......... 306
Listening to a USB memory device................ 311
Using the AUX port ........... 316
5-8. Connecting Bluetooth
®
(Multimedia system)
Preparations to use wireless
communication ................ 317
Registering a Bluetooth
®
audio player for the
first time .......................... 321
Registering a Bluetooth
®
phone for the
first time .......................... 322
Registering a Bluetooth
®
device.............................. 323
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
device.............................. 325
Displaying a Bluetooth
®
device details .................. 327
Detailed Bluetooth
®
system settings ............... 328 5-9. Bluetooth
® Audio
(Multimedia system)
Listening to Bluetooth
®
Audio............................... 329
5-10. Bluetooth
® phone
(Multimedia system)
Using a Bluetooth
®
Phone ............................. 331
Making a call ..................... 334
Receiving a call ................. 337
Speaking on the phone ..... 338
Bluetooth
® phone
message function ............ 342
Using the steering wheel switches ................ 347
Bluetooth
® phone
settings ........................... 348
Contact/Call History Settings ........................... 350
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ............ 360
5-11. Bluetooth
®
(Multimedia system)
Bluetooth
®......................... 364
5-12. Using the voice command system
(Multimedia system)
Voice command system ............................ 369
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2845-2. Basic Operations (Multimedia system)
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)■
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.
■
Cord hook
A cord can be secured as
shown in the illustration.
Cords with a diameter of
approximately 0.2 in. (5 mm)
can be secured.
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
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2965-4. Using the Multimedia system
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)■
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 track/file/
song.
When an MP3/WMA/AAC disc is being used, the folder can be
selected. When a Bluetooth
® device, USB memory 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,
Composers, Audiobooks, Videos
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5
Audio system
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
→P. 2 8 4
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. 287)
Repeat play ( →P. 287)
Pause
Select to resume playback
Setting the sound ( →P. 297)
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.
Listening to a USB memory 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
1
2
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3125-7. Using an external device (Multimedia system)
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
■Cord hook
→P. 284
■ 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
■ 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 (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
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.