iPod Operations

This section describes operations when connected to an Apple iPod via the USB slot.

Notes:

See the iPod Owner's Manual for details regarding operation conditions.

The unit will not operate, or may operate improperly with unsupported versions.

For a list of compatible Apple iPod unit with the this model, please contact your Clarion dealer or www.clarion.com.

Connecting an iPod

When an iPod is connected to the USB slot, "Shuffle" set on the iPod will become as follows:

"Shuffle (Albums)" play ~ Random play

"Shuffle (Songs)" play ~ All random play

The iPod has two modes, the "Play mode" and the "iPod menu mode" for selecting tracks. Switch between these modes by pressing the [BND] button for 1 second or longer.

Note:

To connect iPod, please use the USB cable attached in iPod.

Select iPod mode

1.Press the [SRC] button.

Playback will begin from the last file that was played on the iPod.

iPod cable

Confirm the proper orientation of the iPod connector before inserting.

Note:

The following operations in Play mode operate the same as in CD mode:

*Track selection: [~], [~]

*Fast-forwardlfast-backward: [~<llIII], [~]

*Pause: [~NI~]

*Top function: [BND]

See "CDIMP3IWMAIAAC Operations" (page 18-

21)for details.

Other various play functions (in Play mode)

Notes:

These functions are not supported when in the iPod menu mode.

The Random function set on the iPod remains the same after attachment/detachment of the iPod.

The Repeat function on the iPod will be changed when you connect/disconnect the iPod to the unit.

Repeat play

Play back one track repeatedly.

1.Press the [RPT] button.

Random play

Play all albums within a selected category, in random order. (Corresponds to "Shuffle (Albums)" command on iPod.)

1.Press the [ROM] button.

All random play

Play all tracks within a selected category, in random order. (Corresponds to "Shuffle (Songs)" command on iPod.)

1.Press and hold the [ROM] button for 1 second or longer.

To cancel play

1.Press the same play button once again.

Notes:

When the repeat play mode is canceled, after play all tracks within a selected category, playback will begin from the first track in the selected category.

When playing the last track within a selected category in Random mode, if ACC is switched off then on again, playback will begin from a different track.

Though the default setting of an iPod is "All Repeat", the indication on the mode status is not displayed.

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DXZ385US8 specifications

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