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!File information
Compatible compressed files (Audio)
Item USB DISC
Compatible
file formatMP3/WMA/AAC
Folders in the
deviceMaximum
512Maximum
255
Files in the
deviceMaximum
8000Maximum
512
Files per
folderMaximum
255—
Corresponding sampling frequency
(Audio)
File type Frequency (kHz)
MP3 files:
MPEG 1 LAYER 332/44.1/48
MP3 files:
MPEG 2 LSF LAYER 316/22.05/24
WMA files:
Ver. 7, 8, 9 (9.1/9.2)32/48/64/80/96/128/
160/192
AAC files:
MPEG4/AAC-LC48/44.1/32/24/22.05/
16/12/11.025/8
Corresponding bit rates (Audio)
File type Bit rate (kbps)
MP3 files:
MPEG 1 LAYER 332 - 320
MP3 files:
MPEG 2 LSF LAYER 38 - 160
WMA files: Ver. 7, 8 CBR 48 - 192
WMA files:
Ver. 9 (9.1/9.2)CBR 32 - 192
AAC files:
MPEG4/AAC-LC16 - 320
(Variable Bit Rate (VBR) compatible)
.MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3), WMA
(Windows Media Audio) and AAC (Ad-
vanced Audio Coding) are audio compres-
sion standards.
.This system can play MP3/WMA/AAC
files on CD-R, CD-RW discs, USB mem-
ory, and Bluetooth device.
.This system can play disc recordings
compatible with ISO 9660 level 1 and level
2 and with the Romeo and Joliet file
system.
.When naming an MP3/WMA/AAC file,
add an appropriate file extension (.mp3/
.wma/.m4a).
.This system plays back files with .mp3/
.wma/.m4a file extensions as MP3/WMA/
AAC files respectively. To prevent noiseand playback errors, use the appropriate
file extension.
.This system can play only the first
session when using multi-session compa-
tible CDs.
.MP3 files are compatible with the ID3
Tag Ver. 1.0, Ver. 1.1, Ver. 2.2 and Ver. 2.3
formats. This system cannot display disc
title, track title and artist name in other
formats.
.WMA/AAC files can contain a WMA/
AAC tag that is used in the same way as an
ID3 tag. WMA/AAC tags carry information
such as track title and artist name.
.The emphasis function is available only
when playing MP3/WMA files recorded at
32, 44.1 and 48 kHz.
.This system can play back AAC files
encoded by iTunes.
.The sound quality of MP3/WMA files
generally improves with higher bit rates. In
order to achieve a reasonable level of
sound quality, discs recorded with a bit rate
of at least 128 kbps are recommended.
.The MP3/WMA player does not play
back MP3/WMA files from discs recorded
using packet write data transfer (UDF
format). Discs should be recorded using
“pre-mastering”software rather than pack-
etwrite software.
.M3u playlists are not compatible with
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the audio device.
.MP3i (MP3 interactive) and MP3PRO
formats are not compatible with the audio
device.
.The player is compatible with VBR
(Variable Bit Rate).
.When playing back files recorded as
VBR (Variable Bit Rate) files, the play time
will not be correctly displayed if the fast
forward or reverse operations are used.
.It is not possible to check folders that do
not include MP3/WMA/AAC files.
.MP3/WMA/AAC files in folders up to 8
levels deep can be played. However, the
start of playback may be delayed when
using discs containing numerous levels of
folders. For this reason, we recommend
creating discs with no more than 2 levels of
folders.
.The play order of the compact disc with
the structure shown above is as follows:.The order changes depending on the
personal computer and MP3/WMA/AAC
encoding software you use.
!Terms
!Packet write
.This is a general term that describes the
process of writing data on-demand to CD-
R, etc., in the same way that data is written
to floppy or hard discs.!ID3 tag
.This is a method of embedding track-
related information in an MP3 file. This
embedded information can include the
track number, track title, the artist’s name,
the album title, the music genre, the year of
production, comments, cover art and other
data. The contents can be freely edited
using software with ID3 tag editing func-
tions. Although the tags are restricted to a
number of characters, the information can
be viewed when the track is played back.
!WMA tag
.WMA files can contain a WMA tag that
is used in the same way as an ID3 tag.
WMA tags carry information such as track
title and artist name.
!ISO 9660 format
.This is the international standard for the
formatting of CD-ROM folders and files.
For the ISO 9660 format, there are 2 levels
of regulations.
.Level 1: The file name is in 8.3 format (8
character file names, with a 3 character file
extension. File names must be composed
of one-byte capital letters and numbers.
The“_”symbol may also be included.)
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.Level 2: The file name can have up to
31 characters (including the separation
mark“.”and file extension). Each folder
must contain fewer than 8 hierarchies.
!MP3
.MP3 is an audio compression standard
determined by a working group (MPEG) of
the ISO (International Standard Organiza-
tion). MP3 compresses audio data to
about 1/10 the size of that on conventional
discs.
!WMA
.WMA (Windows Media Audio) is an
audio compression format developed by
Microsoft
®. It compresses files into a size
smaller than that of MP3 files. The decod-
ing formats for WMA files are Ver. 7, 8 and
9.
.This product is protected by certain
intellectual property rights of Microsoft
Corporation and third parties. Use or
distribution of such technology outside of
this product is prohibited without a license
from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft
subsidiary and third parties.!AAC
.AAC is short for Advanced Audio
Coding and refers to an audio compres-
sion technology standard used with
MPEG2 and MPEG4.Audio/Audio set
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!Error messages
Mode Message Explanation
CD“Disc read error.”.This indicates that no MP3/WMA/AAC files are included in the disc.
.This indicates that the disc is dirty, damaged, or it was inserted upside
down. Clean the disc or insert it correctly. It indicates a disc which is not
playable is inserted.
“Please eject disc.”There is a trouble inside the system.
Eject the disc.
USB“Media not connected. Press AUDIO/TUNE knob
to exit.”This indicates a problem in the USB memory or its connection. Refer to
“
Connecting and disconnecting a USB memory/portable device”F5-16.
“No audio file.”This indicates that no MP3/WMA/AAC files are included in the USB
memory.
“Unplayable file”This indicates that the accessed file cannot play back.
iPod“Media not connected”This indicates that a USB device/iPod is not connected to the system.
“No audio file”This indicates that there is no audio file in the connected iPod.
“Unplayable file”This indicates that the accessed file cannot play back.
NOTEIf the malfunction is not rectified: Take your vehicle to your SUBARU dealer.
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&Basic information before use
WARNING
When the vehicle is stopped with the
engine running, always apply the
parking brake for safety. Failure to
do so may result in loss of control of
your vehicle and cause an accident
or serious injury.
CAUTION
.To prevent damaging the screen,
touch the screen keys with your
finger lightly.
.Wipe off fingerprints using a
glass cleaning cloth. Do not use
chemical cleaners to clean the
screen, as they may damage the
touch screen.!Touch screen gestures
Operations are performed by touching the touch screen directly with your finger.
Operation method Outline Main use
Touch
Quickly touch and release
once.Changing and selecting various
settingsDrag*
Touch the screen with your
finger, and move the screen
to the desired position.Scrolling the listsFlick*
Quickly move the screen by
flicking with your finger.Scrolling the main screen page
*: The above operations may not be performed on all screens.
NOTEThere may be a delayed response to flick operation that are performed at high
altitudes.
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!Touch screen operation
This system is operated mainly by the keys
on the screen.
When a screen key is touched, a beep
sounds. You can set the beep sound.
Refer to“Unit settings”F5-18.NOTE.If the system does not respond to
touching a screen key, move your
finger away from the screen and touch
it again.
.Grayed-out screen keys cannot be
operated.
.The displayed image may become
darker and moving images may be
slightly distorted when the screen is
cold.
.In extremely cold conditions, the
screen may not be displayed correctly.
Also, the screen keys may be less
responsive than usual when pressed.
.When you look at the screen through
polarized material such as polarized
sunglasses, the screen may be dark
and difficult to see. If so, look at the
screen from different angles, adjust the
screen settings or take off your sun-
glasses. Refer to“Unit settings”F5-18.!Entering letters and numbers/list
screen operation
!Entering letters and numbers
When entering the Bluetooth device name
or PIN-code, or the phone number, letters
and numbers can be entered via the
screen.
Enter letters (example: In-Car-Device
setting)
No. Function&1
Enter the desired characters (alpha-
bet key mode).
&2
Switch to the screen for characters.
&3
Enter a space.
&4
Confirm the characters/numbers en-
tered into the window.No. Function
&5
Delete a character/number entered
into the window.
!List screenMultimedia playlists (example: iPod play-
list)
No. Function&1
Select a category that wants to play
back.
&2
Return to the playback display of
each mode.
&3
Select to skip to the next or previous
page.
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!Initial screen
When the ignition switch is in the“ACC”or
“ON”position, the initial screen will be
displayed and the system will begin
operating..When using the SUBARU STARLINK
function (if equipped), the display screen
may be different from the screen above.
.After a few seconds, the caution screen
will be displayed.
.After about 5 seconds, the caution
screen automatically switches to the next
screen.
!Connecting and disconnecting a
USB memory/portable device
The USB port and the AUX jack are
located as shown in the following illustra-
tion.NOTE.This unit does not support commer-
cially available USB hubs.
.Turn on the power of the device
when it is not turned on.
.This device has a USB port for USB
memory/portable device.
.For compatible USB memory de-
vices, refer to“USB memory device”
F5-9.
.For compatible iPod models, refer to
“iPod”F5-9.
.Even if a USB hub is used to connect
more than two USB devices, only the
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first two connected devices will be
recognized.&Basic operationThis section describes some of the basic
features of the audio/visual system. Some
information may not pertain to your sys-
tem.
Your audio/visual system works when the
ignition switch is turned to the“ACC”or
“ON”position.
CAUTION
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the audio/
visual system on longer than neces-
sary when the engine is not running.NOTESome functions can also be operated
by using the voice command system.
For details, refer to“Voice command
system”F5-79.!Turning the system on and off
Press the power/VOLUME knob to turn the
audio/visual system on and off. When the
system turns on, the mode that was in use
the last time the system was turned off will
be displayed. Press and hold the knob to
turn the display off.
Turn this knob to adjust the volume.!Selecting an audio source
1. Press the AUDIO/TUNE knob.
2. Select the desired source.Example: Source select screen
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