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24   Audio Files (MP3/WMA/AAC)
What Is AAC?
AAC is an abbreviation of Advanced Audio 
Coding, and is an audio compression standard 
used in “MPEG-2” and “MPEG-4”. This 
features	1.4x	the	compression	of	MP3,	with	
comparable audio quality.
CAUTION
•	 AAC	supports	digital	rights	management	(DRM).	 This	product	cannot	play	back	
AAC	files	protected	using	this	system.
•	 AAC	files	different	to	the	standards	at	 right may not play back correctly, or 
file/folder	names	may	not	be	displayed	
correctly.
Standards for AAC Files That Can Be Played Back
Specifications	for	 AAC	files	that	can	be	played	are	shown	below.
* For Equipment by type	(vehicles	with	a	Bluetooth®	2.0	interface),	refer	to	the	vehicle's	users	manual	(Bluetooth® 
2.0 interface).
Item Details
Specification DISCMPEG-4/AAC-LC
USB Advanced Audio  Coding
MPEG4/AAC-LC
MPEG2/AAC-LC
Sampling 
frequency [kHz] DISC
11.025/16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48
USB 8/11.025/12/16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48
Bit rate  [kbps] DISC
16 to 320
USB 16 to 576
VBR	(variable	bit	rate) Support
Channel mode Stereo/Mono
File	extension m4a
Supported tag information AAC tags or ID3 tags
Title, Artist name, Album name, Genre
*1
Maximum	number	of	characters	
that can be indicated on the source plate Files names: 18 characters
Folder names: 41 characters
*1)  This is not supported in DISC mode.
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Use an iPod   51
AViPod/USB
iPod/USB
Use an iPod
By connecting commercially-available iPod/
iPhone devices to this product, you can play 
back tracks on these through the product.
CAUTION
•	 Never	hold	an	iPod/iPhone	in	your	hand	
and operate it while driving, as this is 
dangerous.
•	 Do	not	leave	the	iPod/iPhone	unattended	 in the vehicle.
•	 No	indemnification	for	data	loss	resulting	 when the iPod/iPhone is connected to the 
product will be possible.
•	 Depending	on	how	devices	are	handled,	 audio	files	can	be	damaged	or	lost,	
therefore it is recommended that data be 
backed up.
NOTE
•	 Depending	on	the	generation,	model,	or software version of the iPod/iPhone, 
playback on this product may not be 
possible. 
(→P7)	 Additionally,	playback	as	explained	in	this	document may not be possible.
•	 Please	refer	to	your	vehicle's	user	 manual regarding details such as types 
of iPod/iPhone that can be connected to 
Equipment by type	(vehicles	with	a	Bluetooth	® 
2.0	interface),	and	types	of	files	that	can	
be played back.
NOTE
•	 Updating	your	software	sometimes	 changes the functions that can be used 
while connected with this product.
•	 Operate	 the	iPod/iPhone	 while	connected	
to this product.
•	 Please	refer	to	your	vehicle's	user	 manual regarding how to connect the 
iPod/iPhone.
•	 When	connecting	the	iPod/iPhone,	use	 any commercially-available iPod cable.
•	 If	the	iPod/iPhone	is	connected	via	 Bluetooth as a Bluetooth-capable audio 
device, do not connect the iPod/iPhone 
using an iPod cable. Connection using 
both methods will result in erroneous 
operation.
•	 If	an	iPod/iPhone	does	not	operate	 correctly, then remove the iPod/iPhone 
from the product, reset, then reconnect.
•	 Viewing	videos	is	not	possible	even	if	 the iPod/iPhone supports video playback 
functions.
•	 Set	up	the	device	in	order	that	no	 unsafe actions, such as plugging in the 
connection cable are taken while driving.
•	 When	inserting	and	removing	the	iPod/ iPhone,	for	safety's	sake	first	stop	the	
vehicle.
NOTE
•	 Depending	on	the	status	of	the	iPod/iPhone, it may take some time until the 
device is recognized, or playback starts.
•	 Buttons	on	the	product	will	not	operate	 while iPod/iPhone is connected.
•	 iPod/iPhone	specifications	and	settings	 may mean that connection is not 
possible, or result in differences in 
operation or display.
•	 Depending	on	the	audio	data	in	the	iPod/ iPhone, track information may not be 
displayed correctly.
•	 Depending	on	the	status	of	the	vehicle	 and device, the iPod/iPhone may not play 
back after starting the engine.
•	 Data	containing	copyright	information	 may not play back.
•	 It	is	recommended	that	the	iPod/iPhone	 equalizer	settings	be	set	to	flat.
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52   Use an iPod
Play iPod
1Press the MENU key.
The top menu is displayed.
2Touch iPod .
The iPod playback information screen is 
displayed.
3Touch  and select a 
track.
	▼
The selected track is played back.
ADVICE
•	 You	can	fast	forward	or	rewind	the	track	 being played by touching and holding 
 .
Watch iPod Videos
NOTE
•	 This	function	cannot	be	used	on	an	iPod/iPhone that does not have a video 
playback function.
•	 This	function	cannot	be	used	with	
Equipment by type	(vehicles	with	a	Bluetooth	® 
2.0 interface).
•	 A 	cable	is	required	for	iPod	video	
playback.
•	 For	the	sake	of	safety,	iPod	videos	can	 only be played with the vehicle stopped 
and the parking brake engaged.
1Press the MENU key.
The top menu is displayed.
2Touch iPod .
The iPod playback information screen is 
displayed.
3Touch iPod Menu , and then 
Video .
4Touch “category”.
5Touch the “track” to play back.
	▼
The selected video track is played back.
Video Playback Information 
Screen
The	following	explains	the	video	playback	
information screen displayed when you touch 
the screen during video playback.
iPod MENU Displays the iPod menu.→“iPod	
Menu”	(P54)
   Used when selecting a video. 
Continue touching for fast forward 
or rewind.
 
▲  Touching this displays a 
submenu, changes the playback 
mode, etc.
→“Sub-menu”	(P54)
 	,	 Plays back or pauses.
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Use an iPod   53
AViPod/USB
Display Contents
iPod Playback Information Screen
8)
3) 2)
4)
6) 1) 9)
14)
7)
12)13)5)
11)10)
15)
1) Source plate 
Displays the name of the currently 
selected source, the track number 
currently being played, the playback time, 
the playback mode, etc.
2)  Album name 
 If there is title information, displays the 
album name. If there is no title information, 
displays “NO TITLE”.
3) Artwork
*1 
If there is artwork information in the iPod, 
displays the picture.
4)  Artist name 
If there is title information, displays the 
artist name. If there is no title information, 
displays “NO NAME”.
5) Genre  If there is genre information in the title 
information, displays the genre name for 
the track being played back. 6) 
▲ 
 
Touching this displays a sub-menu that 
allows you to change the playback mode, 
etc.
→“Sub-menu”	(P54)
7)    
Used to select a track. Continue touching 
for fast forward or rewind.
8)  Track name/track number 
If there are track names in the title 
information, displays them.
9)  Playback mode display 
Displays the current playback mode. 
→“Switch	Playback	Mode”	(P54)
 : Single repeat play	:	Shuffle	play		:	Album	shuffle	play : Single repeat/ 
Shuffle	play
 : Single repeat/ Album	shuffle	play 10) Status  icon 
 : Play 
	:	Play	(playback	speed:	fast)*2 
	:	Play	(playback	speed:	slow)*2 
 : Pause
 
 : Stop 
 : Fast forward 
 : Rewind
11) Playback  time
12) 
Chapter List *1
  Displays the chapter list for an audio book.  
→“Displaying	a	List	of	Chapters”	(P56)
13) Progress  bar*1
 Displays the proportion of the track that 
has been played.
14) 
	,	 *1
  Allows you to play or pause.
15) 
iPod Menu   
Displays the iPod menu. 
→“iPod	Menu”	(P54)
*1)  Not displayed for Equipment by type	(vehicles	with	a	
Bluetooth® 2.0 interface).
*2)  Only during audio book playback
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54   Use an iPod
iPod Menu
Touching [iPod Menu] on the iPod playback 
information screen will display the iPod menu.
Lists of various categories can be displayed 
from the iPod menu.
Category menu
Music*Displays the Music category 
menu.
Video
*Displays the Video category 
menu.
Categor y  menu Displays the list of categories.
→“Search	by	List”	(P55)
Back
Returns to the playback 
information screen.
→“iPod	Playback	Information	
Screen”	(P53)
 ▲  Displays a submenu, changes the 
playback mode etc.
→“Sub-menu”	(P54)
* 
Not displayed for Equipment by type	(vehicles	with	a	
Bluetooth® 2.0 interface).
Switch Playback Mode
Repeat playback, random playback, etc. are 
possible. 
1On the iPod playback 
information screen,  
touch 
▲ .
This displays the sub-menu.
2Touch the “mode” to change to.
3Touch ▼ .
	▼
Playback in the selected mode starts.
Sub-menu
Repeat Each time this is touched, 
the mode switches between 
“REPEAT” and “Cancel”.
Repeat:  Repeat playback of the 
track currently being played.
When repeating is cancelled, the 
tracks on the current level are 
repeated.
Random Each time this is touched, the 
mode switches in the order 
“SHUFFLE”, “ALBUM SHUFFLE”, 
and “Cancel”.
Random:  Play tracks on the 
current level in a random order.
Album random:  Play all the 
albums on the current level in a 
random order. However, the order 
within albums is not changed.
Playback  Speed
*Each time this is touched, the 
mode switches in the order  
(Normal),		(Fast),		(Slow), 	
and 	(Normal).
This is only for audio book tracks.
Sound Control Adjusts the sound quality.
→“Adjust	the	Sound	Quality”	(P73)
* This menu is not displayed for Equipment by type 
(vehicles	with	a	Bluetooth	® 2.0 interface).
ADVICE
•	 During	repeat	play,	even	if	shuffle	or	
album	shuffle	is	started,	repeat	play	
continues.
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56   Use an iPod
Displaying a List of  Chapters
If there is an audio book recording in the iPod, 
you can display a list of the chapters in that 
audio book and play chapter by chapter. 
The	following	explains	operations	from	the	
music playback information screen. 
NOTE
•	 This	function	cannot	be	used	on	an	iPod that does not have an audio book 
playback function.
•	 This	function	cannot	be	used	with	a	 Bluetooth connection.
1During audio book playback,  
on the music playback 
information screen,  
touch 
Chapter List .
	▼
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Listen to Audio Files on a USB Device   57
AViPod/USB
Listen to Audio Files 
on a USB Device
By connecting commercially-available 
USB devices such as USB memory to this 
product,	you	can	play	back	audio	files	on	
these through the product.
CAUTION
•	 Never	hold	an	USB	device	in	your	hand	
and operate it while driving, as this is 
dangerous.
•	 Do	not	leave	the	USB	device	unattended	 in the vehicle.
•	 Do	not	use	hard	discs,	card	readers,	or	 memory readers, as damage may occur 
to these or to the data contained therein. 
If these are erroneously connected, 
then turn the engine ignition “OFF”, then 
remove.
•	 No	guarantee	is	made	as	regards	 damage to the USB device, nor regarding 
loss or damage to data contained therein.
•	 Depending	on	how	devices	are	handled,	 audio	files	can	be	damaged	or	lost,	
therefore it is recommended that data be 
backed up.
NOTE
•	 Please	refer	to	your	vehicle's	user	manual regarding details such as types of 
USB devices that can be connected and 
USB input ports.
NOTE
•	 Please	refer	to	your	vehicle's	user	manual	regarding	details	of	types	of	files	
that can be played back in 
Equipment by type 
(vehicles	 with	a	Bluetooth	® 2.0 interface).
•	 Please	refer	to	your	vehicle's	user	 manual regarding how to connect USB 
devices.
•	 Depending	on	the	type	of	USB	device,	 usage may not be possible, or functions 
that can be used may be restricted.
•	 The	recommended	file	system	for	USB	 memory is FAT32.
•	 The	maximum	supported	capacity	for	 USB memory is 32GB.
•	 Operate	the	USB	device	containing	 recorded	audio	files	while	connected	to	
this product.
•	 When	connecting	a	USB	device,	use	any	 commercially-available connection cable. 
Failure to use a connection cable when 
connecting may place undue load on, or 
damage the USB connector.
•	 Set	up	the	device	in	order	that	no	 unsafe actions, such as plugging in the 
connection cable are taken while driving.
•	 When	inserting	and	removing	the	USB	 device,	for	safety's	sake	first	stop	the	
vehicle.
•	 Do	not	insert	non-audio	devices	into	 the USB port. Damage to the device or 
equipment may result.
•	 Depending	on	the	status	of	the	USB	 device, it may take some time until the 
device is recognized, or playback starts.
NOTE
•	 Depending	on	USB	devices,	buttons	on	the product will not operate while the 
USB device is connected.
•	 Data	containing	copyright	information	 may not play back.
•	 USB	device	specifications	and	settings	 may mean that connection is not 
possible, or result in differences in 
operation or display.
•	 Depending	on	audio	data	in	the	USB	 device, track information may not be 
displayed correctly.
•	 Depending	on	the	status	of	the	vehicle	 and device, the iPod/iPhone may not play 
back after starting the engine.
1Press the MENU key.
The top menu is displayed.
2Touch USB .
The playback information screen is 
displayed.
3Touch   
and select a folder.
4Touch  and select a 
track.
	▼
The selected track is played back.
ADVICE
•	 You	can	fast	forward	or	rewind	the	track	 being played by touching and holding 
 .
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58   Listen to Audio Files on a USB Device
Display Contents
Playback Information Screen
2)
3)
4) 1) 7)
10)11)
12)13) 9)
8)
5)
6)
1)  Source plate 
Displays the name of the currently 
selected source, the track number 
currently being played, the playback time, 
the playback mode, etc.
2)  Album name 
 If there is title information, displays the 
album name. If there is no title information, 
displays “NO TITLE”.
3)  Artist name 
If there is title information, displays the 
artist name. If there is no title information, 
displays “NO NAME”.
4)  Genre name 
If there is genre information in the title 
information, displays the genre name for 
the track being played back.
5) 
▲   
Displays the sub-menu. Allows you to 
change the playback mode, etc. 
→“Sub-menu”	(P61)
6)  Track name/track number 
If there are track names in the title 
information, displays them.
7)  Playback mode display 
Displays the current playback mode. 
→“Switch	Playback	Mode”	(P61) 
 : Repeat play
 : Folder repeat play : Scan play : Folder scan play : Random play : All random play : Single repeat play*1
 	:	Shuffle	play*1
	:	Album	shuffle	play*1
 : Single repeat/ 
Shuffle	play*1
 : Single repeat/ Album	shuffle	play*1
8)  File format 
Displays	the	format	of	the	audio	file	being	
played. 
This is not displayed in playlist mode.
9)  Playback time
10) 
Folder List   
Displays a folder list. 
→“Lists”	(P59)
  Also, when [Playlist Mode] is ON, [Music 
Menu] is displayed. Touching this displays 
the music menu. 
→“Music	Menu”	(P60)
11) Playlist Mode *2 
If there is title information in the USB 
device, they are displayed. 
 When you touch this to switch it ON, 
[Folder List] changes to [Music Menu] and 
the music menu can now be displayed.
12) 
  Used to select a folder. Touching this 
switches	to	the	previous	or	next	folder	
and	plays	back	from	the	first	track	in	that	
folder.
13) 
 
  Used to select a track. Continue touching 
for fast forward or rewind.
*1) Only in playlist mode
*2) Equipment by type	(vehicles	with	a	Bluetooth® 2.0 
interface) only
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60   Listen to Audio Files on a USB Device
Display a List
When you display a list, you can check the 
folder levels while searching for tracks.
1On the USB device playback 
information screen, touch 
Folder List , then touch ROOT .
	▼
A folder list is displayed.
2Select a folder, then touch 
Track List .
	▼
A track list is displayed.
3Touch Playback Info .
	▼
The display returns to the USB device 
playback information screen.
ADVICE
•	 You	can	select	a	folder	by	touching	 
or  .
Equipment by type   
(Vehicles	with	a	Bluetooth® 2.0 interface). 
Display the Music Menu
When the music menu is displayed, you can 
display a music list for each artist or album.
1On the USB device playback 
information screen, touch 
Playlist Mode .
	▼
[Playlist Mode] comes ON and [Folder 
List] changes to [Music Menu].
2Touch Music Menu .
The music menu is displayed.
3Touch any “menu”.
	▼
The list corresponding to the menu item is 
displayed.
Music Menu
The	following	explains	the	menu	displayed	
when [Playlist Mode] is ON on the playback 
information screen and you touch [Music 
Menu].
Playlists Displays the Playlist list.
Artists Displays the Artists list.
Albums Displays the Albums list.
Songs Displays the Song list.
Genres Displays the Genres list.
Back  Returns to the playback 
information screen.
→“Playback	Information	Screen”	(P58)
 ▲ Displays a submenu, changes the 
playback mode etc.
→“Sub-menu”	(P61)
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Listen to Audio Files on a USB Device   61
AViPod/USB
Switch Playback Mode
Repeat playback, random playback, and scan 
playback are possible.
1On the USB device playback 
information screen or on the 
list display, touch 
▲ .
This displays the sub-menu.
2Touch the “mode” to change to.
3Touch ▼ .
	▼
Playback in the selected mode starts.
Sub-menu
RepeatEach time this is touched, the 
mode switches in the order 
“Repeat”, “Folder repeat”, and 
“Cancel”.
Repeat:  Repeat playback of the 
track currently being played.
Folder repeat:  Repeat 
playback of the tracks within the 
folder currently being played.
Scan
*1Each time this is touched, the 
mode switches in the order 
“Scan”, “Folder scan”, and 
“Cancel”.
Scan:  	Play	the	first	10	seconds	
of each track in the folder 
currently being played in order.
Folder scan: 	Play	the	first	10	
seconds	of	the	first	track	in	each	
folder on the medium in order.
Random Each time this is touched, the 
mode switches in the order 
“Random”, “All random”, and 
“Cancel”.
Random:  Play tracks in the 
folder currently being played in a 
random order.
All random:  Play all the tracks 
on the medium in a random order.
Sound Control Adjusts the sound quality.
→“Adjust	the	Sound	Quality”	(P73)
Current 
Tr ack*2Moves to the current Track List.
ROOT
*2Moves to the topmost level and 
collapses all folders in the view.
Parent 
Folder
*2Moves up one level.
Database
*3Allows you to check the 
Gracenote version. *1) 
This is not displayed during playlist mode.
*2)  These items are only in the sub-menu displayed 
during folder list display.
*3)  This item is only for 
Equipment by type	(vehicles	with	
a Bluetooth® 2.0 interface).
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