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iPod Operations
For details on the compatibility of your iPod, see
“About iPod” on page 67 or visit the support site.
In this manual, “iPod” is used as a general
reference for the iPod functions on the iPod and
iPhone, unless otherwise specified by the text or
illustrations.
Playing an iPod
1Reduce the volume on this unit.
2Remove the cap from the USB
connector, and connect the iPod to the
USB connector.
Use of the optional USB connection cable
RC-200IPV is recommended.*1
For details, see the supplied installation/
connections manual.
The following display appears on the iPod
screen*2, then playback starts from the item
last played.
If an iPod is already connected, to start
playback, touch “Source List,” then “USB/
iPod.”
*1 To play videos of iPod with video, use of the
RC-200IPV is required.
*2 May not appear in the case of an iPod touch or
iPhone being connected, or when the iPod was
last played back using passenger control.
3Adjust the volume on this unit.
About the controls and indications
during playback
You can control iPod playback in the same way
as disc playback. For details, see “Playback
controls” on page 22.
For details on indications during playback, see
“Indications during playback” on page 24.
To stop playback
Press (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second.
To disconnect the iPod
Stop playback, then disconnect.
Do not disconnect during playback, as data in the
iPod may be damaged.
About the resuming mode
When the iPod currently playing is connected to
the dock connector, the mode of this unit changes
to resuming mode and playback starts in the
mode set by the iPod.
In the resuming mode, repeat/shuffle setting is
not available.
Caution for iPhone
When you connect an iPhone via USB, telephone
volume is controlled by iPhone itself. In order to avoid
sudden loud sound after a call, do not increase the
volume on the unit during a telephone call.
Note
This unit cannot recognize iPod via a USB hub.
Tips
•When the ignition key is turned to the ACC position
with the unit on, the iPod will be recharged.
•If the iPod is disconnected during playback, “USB
device is not connected.” appears in the display of
the unit.
Setting the play mode
You can set one of the following play modes.
For audio playback
“Album,” “Track,” “Genre,” “Playlist,”
“Artist,” “Podcast”*
For video playback
“Movie,” “Rental,” “TV Show,” “Music
Video,” “Playlist,” “Podcast”*
*May not appear depending on iPod setting.
1During playback, touch “List.”
2Touch “MUSIC” or “VIDEO.”
3Touch the desired play mode.
To start playback, touch the desired item(s) in
the list.
To scroll the list, touch v/V.
To skip items of the selected play
mode
During playback, touch –/+ of the selected play
mode.
Support site
http://support.sony-europe.com/