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Multimedia
●ID3, WMA and AAC tags
ID3 tags can be added to MP3 files, making it possible to recor d the track
title, 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 recor d the
track title and artist name in the same way as with ID3 tags.
AAC tags can be added to AAC files, making it possible to recor d the track
title and artist name in the same way as with ID3 tags.
● MP3, WMA and AAC playback
When a disc containing MP3, WMA or AAC files is inserted, all f iles on the
disc are first checked. Once the file check is finished, the first MP3, WMA or
AAC file is played. To make the file check finish more quickly, we recom-
mend you do not write any files to the disc other than MP3, WMA or AAC
files or create any unnecessary folders.
Discs that contain a mixture of music data and MP3, WMA or AAC format
data cannot be played.
● Extensions
If the file extensions .mp3, .wma and .m4a are used for files other than
MP3, WMA and AAC files, they may be mistakenly recognized and played
as MP3, WMA and AAC files. This may result in large amounts of interfer-
ence and damage to the speakers.
● Playback
• To play MP3 files with steady sound quality, we recommend a fi xed bit
rate of at least 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 softwar e for MP3,
WMA and AAC files on the market, and depending on the status of the
encoding and the file format, poor sound quality or noise at th e start of
playback may result. In some cases, playback may not be possible at all.
• When files other than MP3, WMA or AAC files are recorded on a disc, it
may take more time to recognize the disc and in some cases, pla yback
may not be possible at all.
• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are the registered trade marks
of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.
• This system can playback AAC files encorded by iTunes.
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NOTICE
■Discs and adapters that cannot be used
Do not use the following types of CDs.
Also, do not use 3 in. (8 cm) CD adapters, Dual Discs or printable discs.
Doing so may damage the CD player and/or the CD insert/eject fu nction.
● Discs that have a diameter that is not 4.7 in. (12 cm).
● Low-quality or deformed discs.
● Discs with a transparent or translucent recording area.
● Discs that have tape, stickers or CD-R labels attached to them, or that
have had the label peeled off.
■ Player precautions
Failure to follow the precautions below may result in damage to the discs or
the player itself.
● Do not insert anything other than discs into the disc slot.
● Do not apply oil to the player.
● Store discs away from direct sunlight.
● Never try to disassemble any part of the player.
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Multimedia
Listening to an iPod
P. 3 2 8
“Select Audio Source” screen
appears
Displays cover art
Selecting the play mode
Shuffle play
Repeat play
Pause
Select to resume playback
Setting the sound ( P. 3 3 9 )
Select “Browse” on the “iPod” screen.
Select the desired play mode by selecting the “Playlists”, “Art ists”,
“Albums”, “Songs”, “Podcasts”, “Audio books”, “Genres”, “Compos -
ers” or “Video”. Then select a s ong to begin using the selected play
mode.
Connecting an iPod enables you to enjoy music from the vehicle
speakers.
Select “iPod” on the “Sel ect Audio Source” screen.
When the iPod connected to the system includes iPod video, the
system can only output the s ound by selecting the browse
screen.
Connecting an iPod
Audio control screen
1
2
3
4
5
6
Selecting a play mode
7
1
2
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■About iPod
●Use of the Made for Apple badge means that an accessory has bee n
designed to connect specifically to the Apple product(s) identified in the
badge, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple pe rformance
standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this d evice or its
compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use
of this accessory with an Apple product may affect wireless per formance.
● iPhone
®, iPod®, iPod classic®, iPod nano®, iPod touch®, and Lightning are
trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other coun tries.
● The Lightning connector works with iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPh one 5s,
iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPod touch (5th generation), and iPod nano (7th gener-
ation).
● The 30-pin connector works with iPhone 4s, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS , iPhone
3G, iPhone, iPod touch (1st through 4th generation), iPod classic, and iPod
nano (1st through 6th generation).
● USB works with iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, i Phone 5,
iPhone 4s, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPhone, iPod touch (1st
through 5th generation), iPod classic, and iPod nano (1st through 7th gener-
ation).
■ iPod cover art
●Depending on the iPod and songs in the iPod, iPod cover art may be dis-
played.
● This function can be changed to on/off. ( P. 332)
● It may take time to display iPod cover art, and the iPod may no t be operated
while the cover art display is in process.
● Only iPod cover art that is saved in JPEG format can be display ed.
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■iPod functions
●When an iPod is connected and the audio source is changed to iP od mode,
the iPod will resume play from the same point in which it was l ast used.
● Depending on the iPod that is connected to the system, certain functions
may not be available. If a function is unavailable due to a mal function (as
opposed to a system specification), disconnecting the device and recon-
necting it may resolve the problem.
● 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 multimedia sys-
tem instead.
● When the battery level of an iPod is very low, the iPod may not operate. If
so, charge the iPod before use.
● Compatible models ( P. 3 5 0 )
■ iPod problems
To resolve most problems encountered when using your iPod, disc onnect
your iPod from the vehicle iPod connection and reset it. For instructions on
how to reset your iPod, refer to your iPod Owner’s Manual.
■ Error messages
MessageCause/Correction procedures
“Connection error. Please
consult your Owner’s Man-
ual for instructions on how
to connect the iPod.”
This indicates a problem in the iPod or its con-
nection.
“There are no songs avail-
able for playback. Please
add compatible files to
your iPod.”
This indicates that there is no music data in
the iPod.
“Please check the iPod
firmware version.”
This indicates that the software version is not
compatible.
Please check the compatible models.
(P. 350)
“iPod authorization unsuc-
cessful.”This indicates that the display multimedia sys-
tem failed to authorize the iPod.
Please check your iPod.
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■Compatible models
The following iPod®, iPod nano®, iPod classic®, iPod touch® and iPhone®
devices can be used with this system.
●Made for
• iPod touch (5th generation)
• iPod touch (4th generation)
• iPod touch (3rd generation)
• iPod touch (2nd generation)
• iPod touch (1st generation)
• iPod classic
• iPod with video
• iPod nano (7th generation)
• iPod nano (6th generation)
• iPod nano (5th generation)
• iPod nano (4th generation)
• iPod nano (3rd generation)
• iPhone 6 Plus
• iPhone 6
• iPhone 5s
• iPhone 5c
• iPhone 5
• iPhone 4S
• iPhone 4
• iPhone 3GS
• iPhone 3G
• iPhone
This system only supports audio playback.
Depending on differences between models or software versions et c., some
models might be incompatible with this system.
WARNING
■ While driving
Do not connect an iPod or operate the controls.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the iPod or its terminals
● Do not leave the iPod in the vehicle. The temperature inside the vehicle
may become high, resulting in damage to the iPod.
● Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the iPod w hile it is
connected.
● Do not insert foreign objects into the port.
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Multimedia
Listening to a USB memor y device
P. 3 2 8
“Select Audio Source” screen
appears
Displays cover art
Displaying the folder list
( P. 338)
Random playback
Repeat play
Pause
Select to resume playback
Setting the sound ( P. 3 3 9 )
■USB memory functions
●Depending on the USB memory device that is connected to the sys tem, 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 b eing discon-
nected and reconnected, format the memory.
■ Error messages for USB memory
Connecting a USB memory device enables you to enjoy music
from the vehicle speakers.
Select “USB” on the “Select Audio Source” screen.
Connecting a USB memory device
Audio control screen
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
MessageCause/Correction procedures
“Connection error. Please
consult your Owner’s Man-
ual for instruction 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.
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■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 (480 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 othe r 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 roo t)
• Maximum number of files in a device: 9999
• Maximum number of files per folder: 255
● MP3, WMA and AAC files
MP3 (MPEG Audio LAYER 3) is a standard audio compression format.
Files can be compressed to approximately 1/10 of their original size using
MP3 compression.
WMA (Windows Media Audio) is a Microsoft audio compression format.
This format compresses audio data to a size smaller than that of the MP3
format.
AAC is short for Advanced Audio Coding and refers to an audio c ompres-
sion technology standard used with MPEG2 and MPEG4.
MP3, WMA and AAC file and media/formats compatibility are limit ed.
● MP3 file compatibility
• Compatible standards
MP3 (MPEG1 AUDIO LAYER3, MPEG2 AUDIO LAYER3)
• Compatible sampling frequencies MPEG1 AUDIO LAYER3: 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)
MPEG2 AUDIO LAYER3: 16, 22.05, 24 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates (compatible with VBR) MPEG1 AUDIO LAYER3: 32-320 (kbps)
MPEG2 AUDIO LAYER3: 8-160 (kbps)
• Compatible channel modes: stereo, joint stereo, dual channel a nd mon-
aural
● WMA file compatibility
• Compatible standards
WMA Ver. 7, 8, 9
• Compatible sampling frequencies HIGH PROFILE 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates HIGH PROFILE 48-320 (kbps, VBR)