iPod Operations
For details on the compatibility of your iPod, see
"About iPod" on page 65 or visit the support site.
Support site
http://support.sony-europe.com/
In these Operating Instructions, "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
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Reduce the volume on this unit.
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Remove the cap from the USB
connector, and connect the iPod to the
USB connector.
Use of the optional USB connection cable
RC-202IPV is recommended.*
For details, refer to the supplied "Installation/
Connections" guide.
The following display appears on the iPod
screen*
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, then playback starts from the item
last played.
If an iPod is already connected, to start
playback, touch "Source List," then "iPod/
USB."
*1 To play videos from an iPod with video, use of
the RC-202IPV is required.
*2 May not appear in the case of an iPod touch or
iPhone being connected, or when the iPod was
last played using passenger control.
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Adjust the volume on this unit.
About playback controls and
indications
You can control iPod playback in the same way
as disc playback. For details, see "Playback
controls" on page 23.
For details on playback indications, see
"Playback indications" on page 24.
To stop playback
Press and hold (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second.
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To disconnect the iPod
Stop playback, then disconnect.
Do not disconnect during playback, as data in the
iPod may be damaged.
About 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 resuming mode, repeat/shuffle play are not
available.
Caution for iPhone
When you connect an iPhone via USB, telephone
volume is controlled by the iPhone itself. In order to
avoid emitting sudden loud sound after a call, do not
increase the volume on the unit during a call.
Note
This unit cannot recognize an 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 on the display of
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the unit.
Setting the play mode
You can set one of the following play modes.
For audio playback
"ALBUM," "TRACK," "GENRE,"
"PLAYLIST," "ARTIST," "MUSIC
PODCAST"*
For video playback
"MOVIE," "RENTAL," "TV SHOW," "MUSIC
VIDEO," "VIDEO PLAYLIST," "VIDEO
PODCAST"*
* May not appear depending on iPod setting.
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To skip items of the selected play
mode
During playback, touch –/+ of the selected play
mode.
During playback, touch "List."
Touch "MUSIC" or "VIDEO."
Touch the desired play mode.
To start playback, touch the desired item(s) in
the list.
To scroll the list, touch v/V.