Get Audio system -> Using an external device Guide for Toyota Avensis 4 Door Third Generation (2010-2018)

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5-5. Using an external device

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Listening to an iPod

Connecting an iPod enables you to enjoy music from the vehicle

speakers. Press the “MODE” button until “iPod” is displayed.

Connecting an iPod

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Control panel

X Type A

1

6

7

8

Tune/scroll knob: Selecting an

iPod menu/song or displays

text message

iPod menu mode

Displays song list

Selecting a track, fast-forward-

ing or rewinding

2

3

4

5

Back button

Shuffle playback

Repeat play

Playback

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Adjusting the volume or turn-

ing the audio system on or off

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X Type B

1

6

7

8

Tune/scroll knob: Selecting an

iPod menu/song or displays

text message

iPod menu mode

Displays song list

Selecting a song, fast-forward-

ing or rewinding

2

3

4

5

Back button

Shuffle playback

Repeat play

Playback

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9

Adjusting the volume or turn-

ing the audio system on or off

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X Type C

1

5

6

7

Tune/scroll knob: Selecting an

iPod menu/song or displays

song list

Playback

iPod menu mode

Selecting a song, fast-forward-

ing or rewinding

2

3

4

Displays text message

Shuffle playback or back button

Repeat play

8

Adjusting the volume or turn-

ing the audio system on or off

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Selecting a play mode

1

Press

[MENU] to select iPod menu mode.

2

Turning the tune/scroll knob clockwise changes the play mode in

the following order:

“Playlists”→“Artists”→“Albums”→“Songs”→“Podcasts”→“Genres”

→“Composers”→“Audiobooks”

3

Press the knob to select the desired play mode.

■ Play mode list

First

selection

Second

selection

Third

selection

Fourth

selection

Play mode

Playlists

select

“Playlists”

“Artists”

Songs select

-

Albums

select

Artists select

Songs select

-

Albums

select

“Albums”

“Songs”

Songs select

-

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Songs select

-

Podcasts

select

Episodes

select

“Podcasts”

“Genres”

-

Albums

select

Genre select Artists select

Songs select

Composers

select

Albums

select

“Composers”

“Audiobooks”

Songs select

-

Audiobooks

select

Chapter

select

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■ Selecting a list

1

Turn the tune/scroll knob to display the first selection list.

2

Press the knob to select the desired item.

Pressing the knob changes to the second selection list.

3

Repeat the same procedure to select the desired item.

To return to the previous selection list, press the back button (type A and

B) or

[BACK] (type C).

Selecting songs

Turn the tune/scroll knob or press “∧” or “∨” on the “SEEK TRACK”

button to select the desired song.

Selecting a song from the song list

1

Press the “LIST” button (type A and B) or the tune/scroll knob (type

C).

The song list will be displayed.

2

Turn the tune/scroll knob to select a song.

3

Press the knob to play the song.

To return to the previous display, press the back button (type A and B) or

[BACK] (type C).

Fast-forwarding and rewinding songs

Press and hold “∧” or “∨” on the “SEEK TRACK” button.

Shuffle playback

Pressing

[RDM] changes modes in the following order:

Track shuffle→Album shuffle→Off.

Repeat play

Press

[RPT].

To cancel, press

[RPT] again.

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Switching the display

Press the tune/scroll knob (type A and B) or the “TEXT” button (type

C).

Track title, Artist name and Album title are shown on the display.

To return to the previous display, press the knob or the back button (type A

and B), or the “TEXT” button or

[BACK] (type C).

■About iPod

●“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory

has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively,

and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance stan-

dards.

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●Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance

with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this acces-

sory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance.

●iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, and iPod touch are

trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

■iPod functions

●When an iPod is connected and the audio source is changed to iPod mode,

the iPod will resume play from the same point in which it was last used.

●Depending on the iPod that is connected to the system, certain functions

may not be available. Disconnecting the device and reconnecting it once

again may resolve some malfunctions.

●While connected to the system, the iPod cannot be operated with its own

controls. It is necessary to use the controls of the vehicle’s audio system

instead.

■iPod problems

To resolve most problems encountered when using your iPod, disconnect

your iPod from the vehicle iPod connection and reset it.

For instructions on how to reset your iPod, refer to your iPod Owner’s Man-

ual.

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■Display

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■Error messages

If an error message is displayed, refer to the following table and take the

appropriate measures. If the problem is not rectified, take the vehicle to any

authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped

professional.

Message

“iPod error”

Cause/Correction procedures

This indicates a problem in the iPod or its con-

nection.

This indicates that there is no music data in

the iPod.

“NO SONGS”

This indicates that the version of the iPod is

not compatible. Upgrade your iPod software

to the latest version.

“UPDATE YOUR iPod”

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■Compatible models

The following iPod^®, iPod nano^®, iPod classic^®, iPod touch^®and iPhone^®

devices can be used with this system.

●Made for

• iPod touch (4th generation)

• iPod touch (3rd generation)

• iPod touch (Late 2009)

• iPod touch (2nd generation)

• iPod touch (1st generation)

• iPod classic (Late 2009)

• iPod classic (2nd generation)

• iPod classic (1st generation)

• iPod (5th generation)

• iPod nano (6th generation)

• iPod nano (5th generation)

• iPod nano (4th generation)

• iPod nano (3rd generation)

• iPod nano (2nd generation)

• iPod nano (1st generation)

• iPhone 4

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• iPhone 3GS

• iPhone 3G

• iPhone

Depending on differences between models or software versions etc., some

models might be incompatible with this system.

Items related to standards and limitations are as follows:

●Maximum number of lists in device: 9999

●Maximum number of songs in device: 65535

●Maximum number of songs per list: 65535

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WARNING

■Caution while driving

Do not connect iPod or operate the controls.

Doing so may cause an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■To prevent damage to iPod or its terminal

●Do not leave iPod in the vehicle. The temperature inside the vehicle may

become high.

●Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the iPod while it is

connected.

●Do not insert foreign objects into the port.

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5-5. Using an external device

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Listening USB memory device

Connecting a USB memory enables you to enjoy music from the

vehicle speakers. Press the “MODE” button until “USB” is dis-

played.

Connecting a USB memory

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Control panel

X Type A

5

1

6

7

8

Tune/scroll knob: Selecting a

file or displays text message

Playback

Displays folder list

2

3

4

5

Selecting a folder

Back button

Selecting a file, fast-forward-

ing or rewinding

9

Random playback

Repeat play

Adjusting the volume or turn-

ing the audio system on or off

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X Type B

1

6

7

8

Tune/scroll knob: Selecting a

file or displays text message

Selecting a folder

Displays folder list

2

3

4

5

Back button

Random playback

Repeat play

Playback

Selecting a file, fast-forward-

ing or rewinding

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Adjusting the volume or turn-

ing the audio system on or off

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X Type C

1

6

7

8

Tune/scroll knob: Selecting a

file or displays folder list

Selecting a folder

Searching playback

2

3

Displays text message

Selecting a file, fast-forward-

ing or rewinding

Random playback or back but-

ton

5

9

Adjusting the volume or turn-

ing the audio system on or off

4

5

Repeat play

Playback

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Selecting a folder

■ Selecting folders one at a time

Press “∧” or “∨” on the “FOLDER” button (type A), or

[>] (type B and C) to select the desired folder.

■ Selecting a folder and file from folder list

1

[<] or

Press the “LIST” button (type A and B) or the tune/scroll knob

(type C).

The folder list will be displayed.

2

Turn and press the tune/scroll knob to select a folder and file.

To return to the previous display, press the back button (type A and B)

or

[BACK] (type C).

To exit, press the “LIST” button (type A and B) or the knob (type C).

Scanning the first file of all the folders (type C only)

1

Press and hold the “SCAN” button until you hear a beep.

The first 10 seconds of the first file in each folder will be played.

2

When the desired folder is reached, press the button again.

Selecting files

Turn the tune/scroll knob or press “∧” or “∨” on the “SEEK TRACK”

button to select the desired file.

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Scanning the files in a folder (type C only)

1

Press the “SCAN” button.

The first 10 seconds of each file will be played.

When the desired file is reached, press the button again.

2

Fast-forwarding and rewinding files

To fast-forward or rewind, press and hold “∧” or “∨” on the “SEEK

TRACK” button.

Random playback

Pressing

[RDM] changes modes in the following order:

Folder random→Disc random→Off

Repeat play

Pressing

[RPT] changes modes in the following order:

File repeat→Folder repeat*→Off

*: Available except when RDM (random playback) is selected

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Switching the display

Press the tune/scroll knob (type A and B) or the “TEXT” button (type

C).

Track title, Artist name and Album title (MP3 only) are shown on the dis-

play.

To return to the previous display, press the back button (type A and B) or

[BACK] (type C).

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■USB memory functions

5-5. Using an external device

●Depending on the USB memory that is connected to the system, the device

itself may not be operable and certain functions may not be available.

If the device is inoperable or a function is unavailable due to a malfunction

(as opposed to a system specification), disconnecting the device and recon-

necting it once again may resolve the problem.

●If the USB memory still does not begin operation after being disconnected

and reconnected, format the memory.

■Display

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■Error messages

If an error message is displayed, refer to the following table and take the

appropriate measures. If the problem is not rectified, take the vehicle to any

authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped

professional.

Message

“USB error”

Cause/Correction procedures

This indicates a problem in the USB memory

or its connection.

This indicates that no MP3/WMA files are

included in the USB memory.

“NO MUSIC”

■USB memory

●Compatible devices

USB memory that can be used for MP3 and WMA playback

●Compatible device formats

The following device formats can be used:

• USB communication formats: USB2.0 FS (12mbps)

• File formats: FAT16/32 (Windows)

• Correspondence class: Mass storage class

MP3 and WMA files written in any format other than those listed above

may not play correctly, and their file names and folder names may not be

displayed correctly.

Items related to standards and limitations are as follows:

• Maximum directory hierarchy: 8 levels

• Maximum number of folders in a device: 999 (including the root)

• Maximum number of files in a device: 9999

• Maximum number of files per folder: 255

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●MP3 and WMA files

MP3 (MPEG Audio LAYER 3) is a standard audio compression format.

Files can be compressed to approximately 1/10 of their original size using

MP3 compression.

WMA (Windows Media Audio) is a Microsoft audio compression format.

This format compresses audio data to a size smaller than that of the MP3

format.

There is a limit to the MP3 and WMA file standards that can be used and to

the media/formats on which the files are recorded.

●MP3 file compatibility

• Compatible standards

MP3 (MPEG1 AUDIO LAYERII, III, MPEG2 AUDIO LAYERII, III,

MPEG2.5)

• Compatible sampling frequencies

MPEG1 AUDIO LAYERII, III: 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)

MPEG2 AUDIO LAYERII, III: 16, 22.05, 24 (kHz)

MPEG2.5: 8, 11.025, 12 (kHz)

• Compatible bit rates (compatible with VBR)

MPEG1 AUDIO LAYERII, III: 32-320 (kbps)

MPEG2 AUDIO LAYERII, III: 32-160 (kbps)

MPEG2.5: 32-160 (kbps)

• Compatible channel modes: stereo, joint stereo, dual channel and mon-

aural

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●WMA file compatibility

• Compatible standards

WMA Ver. 9

• Compatible sampling frequencies

HIGH PROFILE 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)

• Compatible bit rates

HIGH PROFILE 32-320 (kbps, VBR)

●File names

The only files that can be recognized as MP3/WMA and played are those

with the extension .mp3 or .wma.

●ID3 and WMA tags

ID3 tags can be added to MP3 files, making it possible to record the track

title, artist name, etc.

The system is compatible with ID3 Ver. 1.0, 1.1, and Ver. 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 ID3

tags. (The number of characters is based on ID3 Ver. 1.0 and 1.1.)

WMA tags can be added to WMA files, making it possible to record the track

title and artist name in the same way as with ID3 tags.

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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 rec-

ommend 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 encod-

ing 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.

WARNING

■Caution while driving

Do not connect USB memory or operate the controls.

Doing so may cause an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■To prevent damage to USB memory or its terminal

●Do not leave USB memory in the vehicle. The temperature inside the vehi-

cle may become high.

●Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the USB memory

while it is connected.

●Do not insert foreign objects into the port.

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5-5. Using an external device

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Using the AUX port

This port can be used to connect a portable audio device and lis-

ten to it through the vehicle’s speakers. Press the “MODE” but-

ton until “AUX” is displayed.

Connecting a portable player

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■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 device connected to the power outlet

Noise may occur during playback. Use the power source of the portable

audio device.

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