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USB storage device / iPod

operations

NOTE

For models with the genuine SUBARU

navigation system, refer to the Owner’s

Manual supplement for the navigation

system.

& Play file

Refer to “Play file” F5-20.

& Connectable USB storage

device

Mass storage class USB memory can be

connected. USB storage devices that can

be played back are accompanied by the

following restrictions.

. Maximum directory layers: 8 layers

(including the ROOT)

. Maximum number of files in a folder:

255

. Maximum number of folders: 512 (type

A audio)/255 (type B audio) (including the

ROOT)

. Maximum number of files on the

device: 130,560 (type A audio)/2,500

(type B audio)

NOTE

. HUB class USB memory cannot be

played.

. ATAPI subclass USB cannot be

played.

. High Speed USB 2.0 cannot be

played.

. A USB memory that is powered by a

so urce other than the USB power

supply (for example, an AC powe r

adapter, etc.) cannot be operated.

. A USB memory that is connected to

the memory card reader or multi card

reader cannot be operated.

. If the USB memory consists of two

drives or more, the system will recog-

nize only one of the drives after con-

necting the USB memory.

. The contents stored on th e USB

memory may not be played in the same

order as they appear on a personal

computer.

. A personal computer cannot be

used even if it is connected to the

system using a USB cable.

. If the USB memory has a security

function, the contents stored on the

USB memory cannot be played by the

system.

. A USB memory and an iPod

cannot

be connected to the system at the

same time.

& Connectable iPod

models

Type A audio:

Model Firmware version

iPod

5G 1.3

5.5G 1.3

classic 1G 2.0.4

classic 2G

nano 2G 1.1.3

nano 3G 1.1.3

nano 4G 1.0.4

nano 5G 1.0.2

touch 1G 3.1.2

touch 2G 3.1.2

iPhone

1G 3.1.2

3G 3.1.2

3G S

3.1.2

Type B audio:

Model Firmware version

iPod

5G 1.2.1~1.3

classic 1.0.0~1.1.2

nano 1.3.1

nano 2G 1.1.3

nano 3G 1.0.0~1.1.3

nano 4G 1.0.0~1.0.3

touch 1.1~2.2.1

iPhone

1G 3.1.3

3G 4.2.1

3G S 4.2.1

4.2.1

CAUTION

Do not connect an iPod

other than

the previously stated models. Doing

so may result in a malfunction or,

depending on conditions, cause a

fire.

NOTE

. iPod

is a registered trademark of

Apple Inc.

. You are only permitted to personally

copy and play copyright-free material

or material that is legally permitted to

be copied and played by using an

iPod

and iTunes. Copyright infringe-

ment is prohibited by law.

. To check the firmware version of an

iPod

, connect it to a computer and

check the device manager. For further

information, see the User’s Guide for

the iPod

. To update the firmware version of an

iPod

, visit the Apple Inc. website.

. Depending on the model and firm-

ware version of an iPod

, it may not

work properly or not operate at all.

& Connecting USB storage de-

vice / iPod

WARNING

Do not operate an iPod

while

driving. Doing so may distract your

attention from driving and could

lead to an accident.

CAUTION

. If the data stored on an iPod

deleted while it is connected to

the in-vehicle system, the data

cannot be recovered.

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. Do not store an iPod

in the

vehicle. If an iPod

is left in the

vehicle for a long period of time,

it may be deformed, discolored

or damaged by high temperature.

NOTE

. Even if a USB storage device or

iPod

is connected, it cannot be played

unless the USB/iP od

mode is se-

lected.

. Movies stored on a USB storage

device or an iPod

cannot be played

while the storage device or iPod

connected to the system.

. While an iPod

is connected, the

iPod

cannot be operated using the

click wheel on the iPod

(except some

models).

. When using an iPod

by connecting

it to in-vehicle equipment, the order of

the list it em s displayed on the in-

vehicle equ ipment may be different

from that on the iPod

. However, this

does not indicate a malfunction.

. An iPod

battery that is connected

to in-vehicle equipment will be charged

when the ignition switch is in the “ON”

or “Acc” position. However, activation

of the iPod

may be delayed if the

battery charge of the iPod

is low.

. If an iPod

does not activate after

operation, disconnect the connection

cable from the iPod

and reset it. For

the resetting procedure, see the User’s

Guide for the iPod

. If an iPod

and the connection cable

are connected improperly, the iPod

cannot be powered on or will not be

recognized by in-vehicle equipment. In

this case, disconnect the connection

cable from the iPod

, and then connect

it again.

The USB connector is located in the

center console. Use the connector to

connect a USB storage device/iPod

& How to play back

NOTE

. Depending on the number of files

stored on the iPod

and the firmware

version, the iPod

may not activate

smoothly after operation or not work

properly.

. Do not disconnect the connector

from the iPod

during iPod

operation.

! Type A audio

1. Connect a USB storage device/iPod

2. Press the button. Each time you

briefly press the button, the mode

changes as follows.

When the USB/iPod

mode is selected,

the player will start playback of the USB

storage device/iPod

! Type B audio

! When a USB storage device/iPod

not connected

Connect a US B storage device/iPod

Then the player will start playback of the

USB storage device/iPod

! When a USB storage device/iPod

already connected

Press the

button. Each time you

briefly press the button, the mode

changes as follows.

When the USB/iPod

mode is selected,

the player will start playback of the USB

storage device/iPod

& To select a track from the

beginning

Select a track in the same way as for a

CD. For details, refer to “To select a track

from the beginning” F5-21.

& To select a chapter from the

beginning when connecting

iPod

When playing podcasts or audiobooks,

select a chapter in the same way as for a

CD. For details, refer to “To select a track

from the beginning” F5-21.

& Fast-forwarding and rewind-

ing

Fast-forwarding and rewinding are oper-

ated in the same way as for a CD. For

details, refer to “Fast-forwarding and

rewinding” F5-21.

NOTE

When connecting iPod

. When the end of a track is reached

while fast-forwarding, fast-forwarding

ends and play begins from the begin-

ning of the next track.

. When the beginning of a track is

reached while rewinding, rewinding

ends and play begins from the begin-

ning of the track.

& Repeating

! When connecting USB storage de-

vice

Repeating is operated in the same way as

for a CD. For details, refer to “ Repeating”

F5-22.

! When connecting iPod

Repeat button:

Type A audio

Type B audio

Each time you briefly press the repeat

button, the mode changes in the following

sequence.

Type A audio:

Type B audio:

NOTE

. The “ALL RPT” (type A audio)/“ALL”

(type B audio) indication refers to the

repeat playback of all tracks in the

entire iPod

(type A audio)/playing list

(type B audio).

. The “SONG RPT” (type A audio)/

“ONE” (type B audio) indication refers

to the repeat playback of a single track.

It repeats the track that is playing.

. When an audiobook is playing, the

mode does not change even if you

press the repeat button. For type B

audio, refer to “Setting the playing

speed (only when the audiobook is

playing) (type B audio)” F5-35.

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& Random playback

Random button:

Type A audio*

Type B audio*

*1: Press and hold the button.

*2: Press the button briefly.

To playback a track at random, press the

random button while the track is playing.

Each time you press the button, the mode

changes in the following sequences.

When connecting USB storage device

(type A audio):

When connecting USB storage device

(type B audio):

When connecting iPod

(type A audio):

When connecting iPod

(type B audio):

NOTE

. The “FOLDER RDM” (type A audio)/

“Folder” (type B audio) indication re-

fers to the random playback in the

folders. It randomly repeats all of the

tracks in the folder.

. The “ALL RDM” (type A audio)/“All”

(type B audio) indication refers to the

random playback on the entire USB

storage device. It randomly repeats all

of the tracks on the USB storage

device.

. The “ALBUM RDM” (type A audio)/

“Album” (type B audio) indication re-

fers to the shuffle playback of the

album. It sequentially plays back all of

the tracks on the album.

. The “SONG RDM” (type A audio)/

“Track” (type B audio) indication refers

to the shuffle playback on the entire

iPod

. It randomly repeats all of the

tracks on the iPod

. When an iPod

is connected, the

files are played back at random by the

shuffle function of the iPod

. There-

fore, iPod

operation may be different

depending on the model of the con-

nected iPod

. Visit the Apple Inc.

website for details.

. When an audiobook or a podcast is

playing, the mode does not change

even if you press the random button.

To cancel the random playback mode,

press the r andom button and select

CANCEL. The “RDM” indication will turn

off, and the normal playback mode will

resume.

& SCAN (only when connecting

USB storage device)

Scan is operated in the same way as for a

CD. For details, refer to “Scan” F5-23.

NOTE

When an iPod

is connected, you

cannot select the SCAN mode.

& Selecting category (only

when connecting iPod

)

! Type A audio

“LIST” button

“TUNE” dial

When the “LIST” button is pressed briefly,

the iPod

menu is displayed.

Each time you turn the “TUNE” dial clock-

wise, the displayed category changes in

the following sequence. Each time you

turn the dial counterclockwise, the dis-

played category changes in the opposite

sequence.

To select the category, press the dial. To

close the iPod

menu, press and hold the

“LIST” button. To return to the previous

screen, briefly press the “ LIST” button.

! Type B audio

“LIST” button

“BACK” button

“TUNE” dial

When the “LIST” button or “BACK” button

is pressed briefly, the iPod

menu is

displayed as follows.

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1st layer 2nd layer 3rd layer 4th layer 5th layer

Now playing — — — —

Playlists Playlists List Songs List — —

Artists Artists List Albums List Songs List —

Albums Albums List Songs List — —

Songs Songs List — — —

Podcasts Podcasts List Songs List — —

Genres Genres List Artists List Albums List Songs List

Composers Composers List Albums List Songs List —

Audiobooks Audiobooks List — — —

Shuffle Songs — — —

—

Turn and press the “TUNE” dial to select the category. To return to the upper layer, press

the “BACK” button. To return to the 1st layer, press the “LIST” button.

& Display selection (type A

audio)

If you pre ss the

button during

playback, the indication will change to

the next one in the following sequence.

For USB storage device:

For iPod

! Page scroll

Refer to “Page (track/folder title) scroll”

F5-24.

& Folder selection (only when

connecting USB storage de-

vice)

Refer to “Folder selection” F5-24.

NOTE

When an iPod

is connected, you

cannot select a folder.

& Selection from list (only

when connecting USB sto-

rage device) (type B audio)

“TUNE” dial

“BACK” button

You can select folder/track/file(s) from the

list. Turn and press the “TUNE” dial to

select the folder/track/file. To return to the

upper layer, press the “BACK” button.

& Setting the playing speed

(only when the audiobook is

playing) (type B audio)

Each time you briefly press the “RPT”

button while the audiobook is playing, the

playing speed changes in the following

sequence.

& When the following mes-

sages are displayed

If one of the following messages is

displayed while connecting the USB sto-

rage device/iPod

, determine the cause

based on the following information. If you

cannot clear t hose messages, please

contact your SUBARU dealer.

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Message Cause Action

“CHECK DEVICE”

. When there is a short in the USB bus

. When an incompatible device (for example a USB mouse) is

connected

. When an incompatible iPod

is connected

. When a connected iPod

is frozen

. When a transmission malfunction occurs

. When an iPod

confirmation malfunction occurs

. When a HUB class USB storage device is connected

Disconnect the USB storage device/iPod

and

check it.

“NO DEVICE” (type A audio)

“No USB” (type B audio)

“No iPod” (type B audio)

. No USB storage devices/iPod

are connected.

. An incompatible USB storage device/iPod

is connected.

Connect a supported USB storage device/iPod

“NO FILE” (type A audio)

“No song” (type B audio)

There are no playable audio files on the connected USB storage

device.

Connect a USB storage device that has playable

audio files stored on it.

“NO MUSIC” (type A audio)

“No Songs” (type B audio)

There are no playable audio files on the connected iPod

Connect an iPod

that has playable audio files

stored on it.

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