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Features
Playing a USB Flash Drive
Your audio system reads and plays audio file s on a USB flash drive in either format
of MP3, WMA, AAC*1, etc.
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Connect your USB flash drive to the USB port, then select the USB mode.
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*1:Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes are playable on this unit.
SOUND
Select to display the sound
settings.
Music Library
Select to display the music
search screen.
Skip/Seek Icons
Select or to change
files.
Select and hold to move
rapidly within a file.
VOL (Volume/Power) Knob
Push to turn the audio system on
and off. Turn to adjust the volume.
/ (Seek/Skip) Button
Press or to change files.
Press and hold to move rapidly within a file.
Repeat Icon
Select to repeat the current file.
Random Icon
Select to play all files in the
current category in random
order.
Play/Pause Icon
Album Art
Current File Information
Select to display the play list
screen.
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Features
1. Select Music Library.
2. Select a search catego ry (e.g., Artists,
Albums, etc.).
3. Continue making selections until you find
the file of your choice.
■How to Select a File from the Music Search List1Playing a USB Flash Drive
Use the recommended USB flash drives.
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WMA files protected by di gital rights management
(DRM) cannot be played.
The audio system skips to the next file.
If there is a problem, you may see an error message
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Select SEARCH or SEARCH LIST , then trace the
letters and/or numbers of the song on the A-zone
touchpad. When KEYBOARD is selected, the on-
screen keyboard appears.
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Features
You can select repeat and random modes when playing a file.
■Random/Repeat
Repeatedly select the shuffle or repeat icon
until you find a play mode option of your
preference.
■How to Select a Play Mode1 How to Select a Play Mode
Play Mode Menu Items
Random
Repeat
*1: A play mode icon glows when selected. (random off): Random mode to off.
(random in folder):
Plays all files in
current playlist.
(repeat file): Repeats the current file.
(repeat folder): Repeats all files in the
current folder.
*1
*1
*1Random Icon Repeat Icon
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Features
Apple CarPlay
If you connect an Apple CarPlay-compatible iPhone to the system via the USB port
or wirelessly, you can use the vehicle’s audio/information scr een, instead of the
iPhone, to make a phone call, listen to mu sic, view maps (navigation), and access
messages.
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Use of Apple CarPlay will result in the transmission of certain user and vehicle
information (such as vehicle location, speed, and status) to your iPhone to enhance
the Apple CarPlay experience. You will need to consent to the sharing of this
information on the audi o/information screen.
1Apple CarPlay
•USB connection of Apple Ca rPlay is supported by
iOS 7.1 and higher.
•Wireless Apple CarPlay connection requires a iOS
9.0 and higher.
Park in a safe place before connecting your iPhone to
Apple CarPlay and when launching any compatible
apps.
While connected to Apple CarPlay, calls are only
made through Apple CarPlay. If you want to make a
call with Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®, disable Apple
CarPlay.
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When your iPhone is connected to Apple CarPlay, it is
not possible to use the Bluetooth® Audio or
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®. However, other
previously paired phones can stream audio via
Bluetooth ® while Apple CarPlay is connected.
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Apple CarPlay and Android Auto cannot run at the
same time.
For details on c ountries and regions where Apple
CarPlay is available, as well as information pertaining
to function, refer to the Apple homepage.
■Setting Up Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay Icon
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Features
■Connecting Apple CarPlay using the USB cable to the USB port
1. Ensure Siri is enabled on your iPhone.
2. Connect the iPhone to the USB port using the USB cable.
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uThe confirmation screen will be displayed.
3. Select Enable Apple CarPlay .
u If prompted on your device, click Allow to allow Apple CarPlay while your
phone is locked.
You may change the consent settings under the Connections settings menu.
■Set up Apple CarPlay wirelessly by Bluetooth® pairing
1. Ensure Siri is enabled on your iPhone.
2. Pair and connect the iPhone to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®.
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3.A screen with option to select Continue with Bluetooth or Change to CarPlay
is provided.
4. Select Change to CarPlay .
5. Your iPhone will request your permission to accept wireless Apple CarPlay. Accept
the request to complete setup.
■Enabling Apple CarPlay1 Enabling Apple CarPlay
You can use the method below to access Apple
CarPlay settings. Here you can connect to/
disconnect from devices, de lete a device or change
permissions to enable or disable a device:
Press the (home) button  Select Settings 
Connections  Apple CarPlay  Select device
Use of user and vehicle information
The use and handling of user and vehicle information
transmitted to/from your iP hone by Apple CarPlay is
governed by the Apple iOS terms and conditions and
Apple’s Privacy Policy.
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Features
Android Auto
When you connect an Android phone to the audio system via the USB port or
wirelessly, Android Auto is automatically initiated. When connected via Android
Auto, you can use the vehicle’s audio/info rmation screen to access the Phone, Maps,
Music, and messaging features other supported apps in your Android phone.
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1Android Auto
Android Auto connection requires the following:
•Depending on the phone ma nufacturer, Android
8.0, 9.0 or 10.0.
•Android Auto app version 4.7 or higher.
•A Google-branded or Samsung-branded phone
with Android 10.0, or;
•A smartphone with Androi d 11.0+ and with 5 GHz
WiFi. Can be any smartphone brand.
If your phone does not have Android Auto, download
it from the app store.
Park in a safe place befo re connecting your Android
phone to Android Auto and when launching any
compatible apps.
When your Android phone is connected to Android
Auto, it is not possible to use the Bluetooth® Audio.
However, other previously paired phones can stream
audio via Bluetooth ® while Android Auto is
connected. 2 Phone Setup P. 382
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto cannot run at the
same time.
For Wireless Android Auto
Android Auto Icon
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Features
•
Operate Android Auto with your voice.
•
You can check Android notifications.
• (Android Auto Home)
Display useful information organized by Android Auto into simple cards that
appear just when they’re needed.
When you connect an Android phone to the unit via the USB port or wirelessly,
Android Auto is automatically initiated.
Before setting up a connection, ensure that the Android Auto app is closed on the
phone.
■Connecting Android Auto using the USB cable to the USB port
To enable Android Auto after connecting an Android phone to the system, select
Enable Android Auto on the screen.
You may change the consent settings under the Connections settings menu.
■Set up Android Auto wirelessly by Bluetooth® pairing
1. Pair and connect the Android phone to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®.
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2.A privacy policy statemen t will appear. Select Change to Android Auto .
3. Your phone will display various screens that request your permissions needed for
Android Auto. Accept the requests to complete setup.
■Android Auto Setup1Android Auto Setup
Only initialize Android Au to when you are safely
parked. When Android Auto first detects your phone,
you will need to set up your phone so that auto
pairing is possibl e. Refer to the instruction manual
that came with your phone.
You can use the method below to change Android
Auto settings after you have completed the initial
setup:
Press the (home) button Select Settings
Connections Android Auto Select device
Use of user and vehicle information
The use and handling of user and vehicle information
transmitted to/from your phone by Android Auto is
governed by the Google’s Privacy Policy.
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Features
Audio Error Messages
iPod/USB Flash Drive
If an error occurs while playing an iPod or USB flash driv e, you may see the following
error messages. If you cannot clear the error message, contact a dealer.
Error MessageSolution
USB Error
Appears when an incompatible device is connected. Disconnect the device. Then turn
the audio system off, and turn it on again. Do not reconnect the device that caused the
error.
Appears when an unsupported iPod is connect ed. If it appears when a supported iPod
is connected, update the iPod software to the newer version.
Appears when an unsupported device is conn ected. If it appears when a supported
device is connected, reconnect the device.
Appears when unsupported form ats are in the device. Check that compatible files are
stored on the device.
The selected file cannot be played on this
systemAppears when the files in the USB flash driv e are copyright protected or an unsupported
format.
No Data
Appears when the iPod is empty.
Appears when the USB flash drive is empty.
Check that compatible files are stored on the device.
USB Hub ErrorAppears when the USB hub with plural USB devices is connected. Disconnect the USB
hubs and directly connect the device to the USB port using the extension cable.
iPod
USB flash drive
iPod
USB flash drive
iPod and USB flash drive
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