AUDIO AND VISUAL SYSTEM(for Radio Receiver Type) USB Audio System Recognition/Play Error

DESCRIPTION

When a USB device or "iPod" is connected to the USB connector of the radio receiver assembly it must have playable files. The device must also communicate with and be recognized by the radio receiver assembly. This diagnostic procedure is for when a device is not recognized, or files from the device cannot be played normally.

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • When a large amount of data is in a USB device, it may take a while to begin playback.

  • When using a USB device, files that are copy protected or encrypted due to copyright reasons cannot be played.

  • When files are not played in the sorted order, perform the following procedure before inspection.


    1. Add numbers in front of the file names.

    2. Put the files in a folder and copy the folder data to the USB device.

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK USB DEVICE OR "iPod"


    1. Disconnect the USB device or "iPod" from the radio receiver assembly.

    2. Check if playable files are present on the USB device or "iPod".

      Tech Tips

      Refer to System Description for playable files.

      Click here

    3. Check if the USB device is a compatible format or "iPod" is a compatible version.

      Tech Tips

      Refer to System Description for compatible formats and versions.

      Click here

      Result
      Condition Proceed to
      No playable files exist, or incompatible device format or version A
      Playable files exist, and compatible device format or version B

    A

    END (USB DEVICE FORMAT WAS INCOMPATIBLE, "iPod" VERSION WAS INCOMPATIBLE, OR NO PLAYABLE FILES PRESENT)

    B

  2. FORMAT USB DEVICE OR RESTORE "iPod" AND RECHECK


    1. Delete all files on the USB device or "iPod" and format/restore it.

    2. Save the data again and check if it can be played on the in-vehicle device.

      Note

      Formatting a USB device or restoring an "iPod" erases all music on the device.

      Ensure that backup music data is available before performing this operation.

      OK
      Malfunction disappears.
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    OK

    END

    NG

  3. REPLACE USB DEVICE OR RESTORE "iPod"


    1. Turn the ignition switch off.

      Tech Tips

      When this malfunction occurs, it is necessary to turn the ignition switch off to make it possible for the vehicle to recognize a new device when it is connected.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ACC.

    3. Connect a known good USB device or "iPod" to the radio receiver assembly.

      Tech Tips


      • If the malfunction occurred when a USB device was in use, use another USB device for the inspection. If the malfunction occurred when an "iPod" was in use, use another "iPod" for the inspection.

      • Refer to System Description for compatible formats and versions.

        Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT

  4. CHECK USB DEVICE OR RESTORE "iPod" AND RECHECK


    1. Check if a USB device or "iPod" is recognized by the radio receiver assembly, and if information such as track, artist and album names is displayed on the screen.

      OK
      Malfunction disappears.
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    OK

    USB DEVICE OR "iPod" WAS INCOMPATIBLE OR DEFECTIVE

    NG

    PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE Click here