Purpose
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).
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
8
En
Operation
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.
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. 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 18.
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.
4
Turn the M.C. dial to select [ADD DEVICE], then press to confirm.
The unit starts to search for available devices, then displays them in the device list.
• To cancel searching, press the M.C. dial.
• If the desired device is not in the list, select [RE-SEARCH].
• If there is no device available, [NOT FOUND] appears in the display.