3445-5. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs
●WMA file compatibility
• Compatible standards
WMA Ver. 7, 8, 9 (only compatible with Windows Media Audio Stan dard)
• Compatible sampling frequencies 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates (only compatible with 2-channel playback)
Ver. 7, 8: CBR 48-192 (kbps)
Ver. 9: CBR 48-320 (kbps)
● AAC file compatibility
• Compatible standards
MPEG4/AAC-LC
• Compatible sampling frequencies
11.025/12/16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates 16-320 (kbps)
● Compatible media
Media that can be used for MP3, WMA and AAC playback are CD-Rs and
CD-RWs.
Playback in some instances may not be possible if the CD-R or C D-RW is
not finalized. Playback may not be possible or the audio may ju mp 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) UDF (2.01 or lower)
MP3, WMA and AAC files written in any format other than those l isted
above may not play correctly, and their file names and folder n ames may
not be displayed correctly.
Items related to standards and limitations are as follows.
• Maximum directory hierarchy: 8 levels (including the root)
• 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/AAC and played are
those with the extension .mp3, .wma or .m4a.
● Discs containing multi-session recordings
As the multimedia system is compatible with multi session discs , it is possi-
ble to play discs that contain MP3, WMA and AAC files. However, only the
first session can be played.
3455-5. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs
5
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.
3525-6. Using an external device
■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)
3535-6. Using an external device
5
Multimedia
●AAC file compatibility
• Compatible standards
MPEG4/AAC-LC
• Compatible sampling frequencies 11.025/12/16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates 16-320 (kbps)
• Compatible channel modes: 1 ch and 2 ch
● File names
The only files that can be recognized as MP3/WMA/AAC and played are
those with the extension .mp3 or .wma.
● 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 device containing MP3, WMA and AAC files is connected, all
files in the USB memory device are checked. Once the file check is fin-
ished, the first MP3, WMA and AAC file is played. To make the file check
finish more quickly, we recommend that you do not include any f iles other
than MP3, WMA and AAC files or create any unnecessary folders.
• When a USB memory device is connected and the audio source is
changed to USB memory mode, the USB memory device will start pl ay-
ing the first file in the first folder. If the same device is r emoved and
reconnected (and the contents have not been changed), the USB m em-
ory device will resume play from the same point in which it was last used.
● Extensions
If the file extensions .mp3, .wma and .m4a are used for files other than
MP3, WMA and AAC files, they will be skipped (not played).
● 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.
• 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.
• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are the registered trade marks
of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.
4005-10. Using the voice command system
■Microphone
P. 371
■ When using the microphone
●It is unnecessary to speak directly into the microphone when gi ving a com-
mand.
● Voice commands may not be recognized if:
• Spoken too quickly.
• Spoken at a low or high volume.
• The roof or windows are open.
• Passengers are talking while voice commands are spoken.
• The air conditioning speed is set high.
• The air conditioning vents are turned towards the microphone.
● In the following conditions, the system may not recognize the command
properly and using voice commands may not be possible:
• The command is incorrect or unclear. Note that certain words, accents or
speech patterns may be difficult for the system to recognize.
• There is excessive background noise, such as wind noise.
Due to natural language speech recognition technology, this sys tem
enables recognition of a command when spoken naturally. However ,
the system cannot recognize ever y variation of each command.
In some situations, it is possi ble to omit the command for the proce-
dure and directly state the desired operation.
Not all voice commands are displayed in the short cut menu.
This function is available in English, Spanish and French.
■Expression examples for each function
Casual speech recognization
CommandExpression examples
“Call
Call
“Dial
Get me <3334445555>.
4035-11. Bluetooth®
5
Multimedia
Bluetooth®
■When using the Bluetooth® audio system
● In the following conditions, the system may not function.
• If the portable audio player is turned off
• If the portable audio player is not connected
• If the portable audio player’s battery is low
● There may be a delay if a cellular phone connection is made dur ing
Bluetooth
® audio play.
● Depending on the type of portable audio player that is connecte d to the sys-
tem, operation may differ slightly and certain functions may no t be available.
■ When using the hands-free system
●The multimedia system is muted when making a call.
● If both parties speak at the same time, it may be difficult to hear.
● If the received call volume is overly loud, an echo may be heard.
If the Bluetooth
® phone is too close to the system, quality of the sound may
deteriorate and connection status may deteriorate.
● In the following circumstances, it may be difficult to hear the other party:
• When driving on unpaved roads
• When driving at high speeds
• If a window is open
• If the air conditioning is blowing directly on the microphone
• If there is interference from the network of the cellular phon e
■ Conditions under which the system will not operate
● If using a cellular phone that does not support Bluetooth
®
●If the cellular phone is turned off
● If you are outside of cellular phone service coverage
● If the cellular phone is not connected
● If the cellular phone’s battery is low
● When outgoing calls are controlled, due to heavy traffic on tel ephone lines,
etc.
● When the cellular phone itself cannot be used
● When transferring contact data from the cellular phone
4136-1. Using the air conditioning system
6
Interior features
■Fan speed setting
To adjust the fan speed, turn
the fan speed control dial clock-
wise (increase) or counterclock-
wise (decrease).
Turning the dial to “OFF” turns
off the fan.
■
Change the airflow mode
To select the airflow, set the air
outlet selector dial to the
desired position.
The positions between the air
outlet selections can also be
selected for more delicate
adjustment.
■
Other functions
● Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
( P. 414)
● Defogging the windshield ( P. 4 1 4 )
● Defogging the back window (CrewMax models) ( P. 414)
● Defogging the outside rear view mirrors (if equipped) ( P. 414)
● Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped) ( P. 4 1 5 )
4146-1. Using the air conditioning system
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (introduces air from
outside the vehicle) (indicator off) and recirculated air mode (recy-
cles air inside the vehicle) (in dicator on) each time the butto n is
pressed.
■Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win-
dows.
Set the air outlet selector dial to position.
Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to outside air mod e if the recir-
culated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the ai r flow and
temperature up.
■
Defogging the back wi ndow (CrewMax models)
Defogger is used to defog the back window.
Press .
The defogger will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes.
■
Defogging the outside rear v iew mirrors (if equipped)
Defogger is used to defog to remove raindrops, dew and frost fr om
the outside rear view mirrors.
Press or .
The defogger will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes.
CrewMax models: Turning the back window defogger on will turn t he out-
side rear view mirror defoggers on.
Other functions