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ID3 tags/WMA tags
This device supports ID3 tag v1 and v2.2.0, v2.3.0 and WMA
tag. The following files do not support compression, coding,
grouping or non-synchronization.
If tag data is in an MP3/WMA/AAC file, this device can display
the title (track title), artist name, and album nam e ID3 tag/WMA
tag data.
If information contains characters other than ID3 tag information,
the audio file may not be played back.
The tag information may not be correctly displayed, depending
on the contents.
Playing back MP3/WMA/AAC
MP3/WMA/AAC files are prepared, then stored to a USB
memory. Or, synchronize an MP3/WMA file using Windows
Media Player (Ver. 10 or 11), and then forward to the Portable
audio player. This unit can recognize at least 256 folders
(including root folder) and 10000 files per folder stored in USB
memory.
Playback may not be performed if a USB memo ry/Portable
audio player exceeds the limitations described above.
Do not make a file’s playback time more than 1 hour.
Media supported
This device can play back USB memory/Portable audio player
media.
Corresponding File Systems
This device supports FAT 12/16/32 for USB memory device/
Portable audio player.
Bit rate
This is the “sound” compression rate specified for encoding. The
higher the bit rate, the higher the sound quality, but also the larger
the files.
Sampling rate
This value shows how many times per sec ond the data is sampled
(recorded). For example, music CDs use a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz,
so the sound is sampled (recorded) 44,100 times per second. The
higher the sampling rate, the higher the sound quality, but also the
larger the volume of data.
Encoding
Converting music CDs, WAVE (AIFF) files, and other sound files into
the specified audio compression format.
Tag
Song information such as track titles, artist names, album names,
etc., written into MP3/WMA/AAC files.
Root folder
The root folder is found at the top of the file system. The root folder
contains all folders and files.
An iPhone/iPod can be connected to this unit, by using the USB
connection cable. When this unit is connected by using the cable, the
controls on the iPod are not functional.
Other applications (Internet function, etc.) of the iPhone or
iPod touch are not controllable from the unit; however, these
functions can be controlled from the iPhone or iPod touch
itself.
If you connect an iPhone to this unit, it can be used as an
iPod.
To watch the video screen of the file from iPhone/iPod
(iPhone, iPod touch, iPod classic, iPod with Video, iPod
nano(3rd generation) and iPod nano (4th generation)), using
the USB connection and the Parking Brake must be
engaged.
Your vehicle must be parked with the ignition key in the ACC or ON
position. To do this, follow the procedure below.
1 Push the foot brake to bring your vehicle to a complete
stop at a safe location. Engage the parking brake.
2 Keep pushing the foot brake and release the parking
brake once then engage it again.
3 While the parking brake is being engaged the second
time, release the foot brake.
For automatic transmission vehicles, place the transmission lever in
the Park position.
About iPhone/iPod models usable with this unit
Confirmed devices regarding Made for iPod. Correct function
of earlier versions cannot be guaranteed.
iPod touch (2nd generation) : Ver.2.2
iPod nano (4th generation) : Ver.1.0.3
iPod classic (120 GB) : Ver.2.0.1
iPod touch (1st generation) : Ver.2.2
iPod nano (3rd generation) : Ver.1.1.3
iPod classic (80, 160 GB) : Ver.1.1.2
iPod nano (2nd generation) : Ver.1.1.3
iPod with video : Ver.1.3
iPod nano (1st generation) : Ver.1.3.1
Confirmed devices regarding Works with iPhone. Correct
function of earlier versions cannot be guaranteed.
iPhone 3G : Ver.2.2
iPhone : Ver.2.2
If the uint is used with iPod software versions of iTunes earlier
than 8.0.2, correct function and performance are not
gauaranteed.

Terminology

iPhone/iPod
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