Purpose
Repeat play
Random/shuffle play
Shuffle all play (iPod only)
Pause/resume playback
Sound retriever*1*2*3
Return to root folder (CD/USB only)*1
Switch between compressed audio and CD-
DA (CD only)
Change drives in USB device
(Devices that support the USB mass storage
device class protocol only)
*1 Compressed audio files only
*2 This function is disabled when USB is selected as a source and the MIXTRAX function is on.
*3 When there is no 3/S.Rtrv. button on the unit, the sound retriever function can be set by the
FUNCTION settings.
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
1
Press BAND/
or BAND/
during playback, then select the control mode.
[CONTROL iPod/CTRL iPod]: The unit's iPod function can be operated from the
connected iPod.
8
En
Operation
Press 6/
.
Press 5/
.
Press and hold 5/
.
Press 4/PAUSE.
Press 3/S.Rtrv.
[1]: Effective for low compression rates
[2]: Effective for high compression rates
Press and hold BAND/
or
.
Press BAND/
or BAND/
.
Press BAND/
or BAND/
.
to enter the link play mode.
[CONTROL AUDIO/CTRL 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/CTRL 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/CTRL 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.
• When USB is selected as a source and the MIXTRAX function is in use, the sound retriever function is
disabled.
• 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 or MIX to turn MIXTRAX on/off.
The button varies depending on the unit.
Bluetooth
(Only for DEH-X6800BT/X6810BT/X4800BT/X4810BT)
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.