Audio system TOYOTA PRIUS C 2014 NHP10 / 1.G Workshop Manual

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●MP3 and WMA playback
• When a device containing MP3 or WMA files is connected, all files in
the USB memory are checked. Once the file check is finished, the first
MP3 or WMA file is played. To make the file check finish more quickly,
we recommend that you do not include any files other than MP3 or
WMA files or create any unnecessary folders.
• When the USB memory is connected and the audio source is changed to USB memory mode, the USB memory will start playing the first file in
the first folder. If the same device is removed and reinserted (and the
contents have not been changed), the USB memory will resume play
from the same point in which it was last used.
● Extensions
If the file extensions .mp3 and .wma are used for files other than MP3 and
WMA 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 and WMA 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 registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.
CAUTION
■ Caution while driving
Do not connect USB memory or operate the controls.

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NOTICE
■
Cord hook ( P. 275)
■ To prevent damage to USB memory
●Do not leave USB memory in the vehicle. The temperature inside the vehi-
cle may become high, resulting in damage to the player.
● Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the USB memory
while it is connected as this may damage the USB memory or its terminal.
● Do not insert foreign objects into the port as this may damage the USB
memory or its terminal.

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Optimal use of the audio system
Displays the current mode
Changes the following set-
tings
• Sound quality and vol-ume balance ( P. 285)
The sound quality and bal-
ance setting can be
changed to produce the
best sound.
• Automatic Sound Level-
izer on/off ( P. 286)
Selecting the mode

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Using the audio control function
■ Changing sound quality modes
Press .
Turn to select “Sound Setting”.
Press .
Turn to select the desired mode.
“BASS”, “TREBLE”, “FADER”, “BALANCE”, or “ASL”
Press .
■ Adjusting sound quality
Turning adjusts the level.
*: The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each audio mode.
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Mode
displayedSound
quality modeLevelTurn to the leftTurn to the right
“BASS”Bass*-5 to 5LowHigh“TREBLE”Treble*-5 to 5
“FADER”
Front/rear volume
balance
R7 to F7Shifts to rearShifts to front
“BALANCE”
Left/right volume
balance
L7 to R7Shifts to leftShifts to right

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■Adjusting the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
When ASL is selected, turning to the right changes the
amount of ASL in the order of “LOW”, “MID” and “HIGH”.
Turning to the left turns ASL off.
ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to vehi-
cle speed.

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Using the AUX port
■Operating portable audio devices connected to the audio system
The volume can be adjusted using the vehicle’s audio controls. All other
adjustments must be made on the portable audio device itself.
■ When using a portable audio devi ce connected to the power outlet
Noise may occur during playback. Use the power source of the portable
audio device.
This port can be used to connect a portable audio device and listen
to it through the vehicle’s speakers.
Open the cover and connect
the portable audio device.
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Using the steering wheel audio switches
Turning on the powerPress when the audio system is turned off.
Changing the audio source
Press when the audio system is turned on. The audio source
changes as follows each time is pressed. If a mode cannot be
used, it will be skipped.
AM  FM  CD mode  iPod or USB memory mode  Bluetooth® audio  AUX
Some audio features can be cont rolled using the switches on the
steering wheel.
Operation may differ and usage may not be possible with audio/nav-
igation systems that are not compat ible with the steering switches in
this vehicle.
Vo l u m e
Radio mode: Select radio
stations
CD mode: Select tracks and
files (MP3 and WMA)
iPod mode: Selects a song
USB memory mode:
Selects a folder and file
Bluetooth
® audio mode:
Selects an album and track
Power on, select audio
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Adjusting the volume
Press “+” on to increase the volume and “-” to decrease the vol-
ume.
Hold down “+” or “-” on to conti nue increasing or decreasing the vol-
ume.
Silencing a sound
Press and hold .
To cancel, press and hold again.
Selecting a radio station Press to select the radio mode.
Press “” or “ ” on to select a preset station.
To scan for receivable stations, press and hold “ ” or “ ” on
until you hear a beep.
Selecting a track/file or song
Press to select CD, iPod, USB memory or Bluetooth
®
audio mode.
Press “” or “ ” on to select the desired track/file or
song.
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Selecting a folder or album (MP3 and WMA, USB memory and
Bluetooth® audio)
Press to select CD, USB memory or Bluetooth
® audio
mode.
Press and hold “ ” or “ ” on until you hear a beep.
CAUTION
■ To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
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Bluetooth® audio/phone
■Bluetooth® audio
The Bluetooth
® audio system enables yo u to enjoy music played
on a portable digital audio player (portable player) from the vehi-
cle speakers via wireless communication.
This audio system supports Bluetooth
®, a wireless data system
capable of playing portable audi o music without cables. If your
portable player does not support Bluetooth
®, the Bluetooth®
audio system will not function.
■ Bluetooth
® phone (hands-free phone system)
This system supports Bluetooth
®, which allows you to make or
receive calls without using cables to connect a cellular phone
and the system, and without operating the cellular phone.