Displays cover art Selecting the play mode Shuffle play
Repeat play
Pause
Select to resume playback Setting the sound (P. 339)
1 Select “Browse” on the “iPod” screen.
Select the desired play mode by selecting the “Playlists”, “Artists”, “Albums”, “Songs”, “Podcasts”, “Audio books”, “Genres”, “Compos- ers” or “Video”. Then select a song to begin using the selected play mode.
About iPod
Use of the Made for Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to connect specifically to the Apple product(s) identified in the badge, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with an Apple product may affect wireless performance.
iPhone®, iPod®, iPod classic®, iPod nano®, iPod touch®, and Lightning are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
The Lightning connector works with iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 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, iPhone 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 not be operated while the cover art display is in process.
Only iPod cover art that is saved in JPEG format can be displayed.
iPod functions
When an iPod is connected and the audio source is changed to iPod mode, the iPod will resume play from the same point in which it was last 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 malfunction (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. 350)
iPod problems
To resolve most problems encountered when using your iPod, disconnect 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
Message
Cause/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.
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 etc., some models might be incompatible with this system.
1 “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. 339)
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
Message
Cause/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.
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 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
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 compres- sion technology standard used with MPEG2 and MPEG4.
MP3, WMA and AAC file and media/formats compatibility are limited.
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)
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 record 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 record 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 record 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 files 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 play- ing the first file in the first folder. If the same device is removed and reconnected (and the contents have not been changed), the USB mem- 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 fixed 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 software 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 the start of playback may result. In some cases, playback may not be possible at all.
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are the registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.
Operating portable audio players connected to the multimedia system The volume can be adjusted using the vehicle’s audio controls. All other adjustments must be made on the portable audio player itself.
When using a portable audio player connected to the power outlet Noise may occur during playback. Use the power source of the portable audio player.
to resume playback Setting the sound (P. 339)
to resume playback Setting the sound (P. 339)