General Information

About USB

Connect the USB device after turning on the engine. The USB device may become damaged if it is already connected when the ignition is turned on.

• Files that are not standard format files will not be played.
• For MP3/WMA files, only music files with compression rates between 8 Kbps ~ 320 Kbps can be played.
• For FLAC file, only music files with compression rates between 8 Kbps ~ 1.6 Mbps can be played.
• Heed caution to static electricity when connecting/disconnecting external USB devices.
• Encoded MP3 Players will not be recognized when connected as an external device.
• When connecting an external USB device, the device may not properly recognize the USB is in some states.
• Only USB devices formatted as FAT 16/32, exFAT, NTFS are supported.
• Some USB devices may not be supported due to compatibility issues.
• Avoid contact between the USB connector with bodily parts/foreign objects.
• Repeated connecting/disconnecting of USB devices within short periods of time may result in product malfunction.
• Insert USB device after starting the car. If the car is started while USB device is inserted, it may damage USB device.
• The amount of time required to recognize the external USB device may differ depending on the type, size, or file formats stored on the USB. Such differences in required time are not indications of malfunction.
• The device may not recognize the USB device if separately purchased USB hubs and extension cables are being used. Connect the USB directly with the multimedia terminal of the vehicle.
• When application programs are installed to specific USBs, files may not properly play.
• The device may not operate normally if MP3 Players, cellular phones, digital cameras, or other electronic devices (USB devices not recognized as portable disk drives) are connected with the device.
• Charging through the USB may not work for some mobile devices.
• The device may not support normal operation when using a USB memory type besides Metal Cover Type USB Memory.
• The device may not support normal operation when using formats such as HDD Type, CF, or SD Memory.
• The device will not support files locked by DRM (Digital Rights Management).
• USB memory sticks used by connecting an Adaptor (SD Type or CF Type) may not be properly recognized.

Music file Information

• Sampling frequency: 8 - 48 KHz (MP3), 22.5 - 48 KHz (WMA), 8 - 48 KHz (PCM/WAV), 8 - 44 KHz (ADPCM/WAV), 8 - 48 KHz (AC-3), 8 - 48 KHz (AAC)
• Bit rate: 8 - 320 Kbps (MP3), 20 - 320 Kbps (WMA), 8 - 12.3 Mbps (PCM/WAV), 8 - 352.8 Kbps (ADPCM/WAV), 8 - 320 Kbps (AC-3), 8 - 320 Kbps (AAC), 8 - 4.6 Mbps (FLAC, ALAC, APE, TTA, AIFF)
• WMA version: v2, v7, v8, v9
• Playable Codec Types: “MPEG-1 layer I, II, III”, “AAC”, “WMA”, “PCM (WAV only)”, “ADPCM (WAV only)”, “FLAC”, “ALAC”, “APE”, “TTA”, “AIFF”
• Playable file format: “.mp3”, “.wma”, “.mka”, “.wav”, “.flac”, “.m4a”, “.ape”, “.tta”, “.aiff”

Video file Information

• Video Resolution: 1280 x 720 pixel 30fps (MPEG-1), 720 x 480p 30fps/720 x 576p 25fps (H.263), 1280 x 720 pixels (other)
• Playable file format: “.avi”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mp4”
• Subtitle format: “.smi”. “.srt”
• Video Codec: “MPEG-1”, “MPEG-2 simple profile – main level”, “MPEG-2 main profile – low, main, high level”, “VC-1”, ”AVC”, ”H.263 profile 0 ~ profile2”, ”MPEG4 v2,v3”, ”Xvid”
• Audio Codec: “MP3”, “WMA”, “AAC”, “AC-3”
• If video and caption file names are different, caption may not be displayed.

Using iPod® Devices

Precautions upon using iPod®

• Some iPods with unsupported communication protocols may not properly operate with the system.
• If the iPod malfunctions due to an iPod device defect, reset the iPod and try again. (To learn more, refer to your iPod manual.)
• During ACC ON state, connecting the iPod through the iPod cable (The cable that is supplied when purchasing iPod/iPhone product.) will charge the iPod through the system.
• The use of genuine iPod cables supplied by Apple is recommended. (The use of other products may result in noise or abnormal operation.)
• Within iPhones, streaming audio and iPod control may occasionally conflict. If problems persist, remove the iPhone and connect again.
• Use iPod with complete synchronization to iTunes. Unauthorized song addition/deletion may cause abnormal operation.
• If iPod and Bluetooth are connected simultaneously with the same iPhone, you cannot use Bluetooth audio function.
• If iPod touch or iPhone is used, iOS 10.3.2 or greater is recommended.

Supported iPod® devices

• iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone SE
• iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6
• iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5
• iPhone 4s
• iPad Pro (12.9-inch) 1st Generation, iPad Pro (9.7-inch)
• iPad mini 4, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 2, iPad mini
• iPad Air 2, iPad Air
• iPad (4th generation), iPad (3rd generation), iPad 2
• iPod touch (6th generation), iPod touch (5th generation)
• iPod nano (7th generation)