Purpose
View a list of the files in the selected folder/
category*1
Play a song in the selected folder/
category*1
Alphabetical search (iPod only)
Repeat play
Random/shuffle play
Shuffle all play (iPod only)
Pause/resume playback
Return to root folder (CD/USB only)*1
Switch between compressed audio and CD-
DA (CD only)
*1 Compressed audio files only
*2 When you use the fast forward or reverse function while playing a VBR file, the playback time may
be not correct.
Useful functions for iPod
Link play mode
You can access songs based on the artist, album, or genre currently playing.
1
While listening to a song, press and hold
2
Turn the M.C. dial to select the mode ([ARTIST], [ALBUM], [GENRE]), then press to
confirm.
The selected song/album will be played after the currently playing song.
NOTE
The selected song/album may be canceled if you use functions other than those from the link play
mode (e.g. fast forward and reverse).
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En
Operation
Press the M.C. dial when a folder/category
is selected.
Press and hold the M.C. dial when a folder/
category is selected.
1 Press
to display the list.
2 Turn the M.C. dial to select the desired
category list, then press
to enter the
alphabetical search mode.
(Turning the M.C. dial twice also enters
the alphabetical search mode.)
3 Turn the M.C. dial to select a letter, then
press to display the alphabetical list.
To cancel alphabetical search, press BAND/
.
Press 6/
.
Press 5/
.
Press and hold 5/
.
Press 4/PAUSE.
Press and hold
.
Press BAND/
.
to enter the link play mode.
iPod control
You can control the unit via a connected iPod.
The following iPod models are not compatible with this function.
– iPod nano 1st generation, iPod with video
1
Press BAND/
during playback, then select the control mode.
[CONTROL iPod]: The unit's iPod function can be operated from the connected iPod.
[CONTROL AUDIO]: The unit's iPod function can only be operated by the buttons on
the unit or supplied remote control. In this mode, the connected iPod cannot be
turned on or off.
NOTES
• Switching the control mode to [CONTROL iPod] pauses song playback. Use the connected iPod to
resume playback.
• The following operations are still accessible from the unit, even if the control mode is set to
[CONTROL iPod].
– Pause, fast forward/reverse, song/chapter selection
• The volume can only be adjusted from the unit.
About MIXTRAX (USB/iPod only)
The MIXTRAX function creates a non-stop mix of your music library, accompanied by
illumination effects. For details on MIXTRAX settings, see page 19.
NOTES
• This function is not compatible with an Android device connected via MTP.
• Depending on the file/song, sound effects may not be available.
• Turn the MIXTRAX function off if the illumination effects it produces interfere with driving.
1
Press 3/MIX to turn MIXTRAX on/off.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth connection
Important
If three or more Bluetooth devices (e.g. a phone and separate audio player) are connected, they may
not work properly.
1
Turn on the Bluetooth function of the device.
2
Press
to display the phone menu.
3
Turn the M.C. dial to select [BT SETTING], then press to confirm.