Toyota Corolla (2020 year). Owner's manual - part 21

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This device supports high-reso-
lution sound sources.
The definition of high-resolution 
is based on the standards of 
groups such as the CTA (Con-
sumer Technology Association).
Supported formats and play-
able media are as follows.

■

Supported formats

WAV, FLAC, ALAC, OGG Vorbis

■

Playable media

USB memory

*

: USB video only

High-resolution sound 
source

File information

Compatible USB devices

USB communi-
cation formats

USB 2.0 HS (480 
Mbps)

File formats

FAT 16/32

Correspon-
dence class

Mass storage 
class

Compatible audio format

Compatible compressed files

Item

USB

Compatible file 

format

MP3/WMA/AAC

WAV(LPCM)/FL

AC/ALAC/OGG 

Vorbis

MP4/AVI/WMV

Compatible file 

format (video)

*

MP4/AVI/WMV

Folders in the 

device

Maximum

3000

Files in the 

device

Maximum

9999

Files per folder

Maximum

255

Corresponding sampling fre-
quency

File type

Frequency (kHz)

MP3 files: 
MPEG 1 LAYER 
3

32/44.1/48

MP3 files: 
MPEG 2 LSF 
LAYER 3

16/22.05/24

WMA files: 
Ver. 7, 8, 9

*1

 

(9.1/9.2)

32/44.1/48

AAC files: 
MPEG4/AAC-LC

11.025/12/16/

22.05/24/32/

44.1/48

WAV (LPCM) 
files

*2

8/11.025/12/16/

22.05/24/32/

44.1/48/88.2/
96/176.4/192

FLAC

*2

8/11.025/12/16/

22.05/24/32/

44.1/48/88.2/
96/176.4/192

Item

USB

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*1

:Only compatible with Windows 

Media Audio Standard

*2

:Sound source of 48kHz or more 

is down-converted to 
48kHz/24bit.

*1

:Variable Bit Rate (VBR) compati-

ble

*2

:Only compatible with Windows 

Media Audio Standard



MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3), 
WMA (Windows Media Audio) 
and AAC (Advanced Audio 
Coding) are audio compres-
sion standards.



This system can play 
MP3/WMA/AAC files on USB 
memory.



MP4, WMV and AVI files can 
use the following resolutions: 
128x96, 160x120, 176x144 
(QCIF), 320x240 (QVGA), 
352x240 (SIF), 352x288 
(CIF), 640x480 (VGA), 
720x480 (NTSC), 720x576 
(PAL)

ALAC

*2

8/11.025/12/16/

22.05/24/32/

44.1/48/64/

88.2/96

OGG Vorbis

*2

8/11.025/16/

22.05/32/44.1/

48

Corresponding bit rates

*1

File type

Bit rate (kbps)

MP3 files:
MPEG 1 LAYER 
3

32 - 320

MP3 files:
MPEG 2 LSF 
LAYER 3

8 - 160

WMA files: Ver. 
7, 8

CBR 48 - 192

WMA files:
Ver. 9

*2

 (9.1/9.2)

CBR 48 - 320

AAC files:
MPEG4/AAC-LC

8 - 320

OGG Vorbis

32-500

File type

Frequency (kHz)

File type

Quantization bit 

rate (bit)

WAV (LPCM) 
files

16/24

FLAC

ALAC

Compatible channel modes

File type

Channel mode

MP3 files

Stereo, joint ste-
reo, dual chan-
nel and 
monaural

WMA files

2ch

AAC files

1ch, 2ch (Dual 
channel is not 
supported)

WAV (LPCM)/

FLAC/ALAC/

OGG Vorbis

2ch

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

When naming an 
MP3/WMA/AAC file, add an 
appropriate file extension 
(.mp3/.wma/.m4a).



This system plays back files 
with .mp3/.wma/.m4a file 
extensions as 
MP3/WMA/AAC files respec-
tively. To prevent noise and 
playback errors, use the 
appropriate file extension.



MP3 files are compatible with 
the ID3 Tag Ver. 1.0, Ver. 1.1, 
Ver. 2.2 and Ver. 2.3 formats. 
This system cannot display 
disc title, track title and artist 
name in other formats.



WMA/AAC files can contain a 
WMA/AAC tag that is used in 
the same way as an ID3 tag. 
WMA/AAC tags carry infor-
mation such as track title and 
artist name.



The emphasis function is 
available only when playing 
MP3 files.



This system can play back 
AAC files encoded by iTunes.



The sound quality of 
MP3/WMA files generally 
improves with higher bit rates. 



m3u playlists are not compati-
ble with the audio player.



MP3i (MP3 interactive) and 
MP3PRO formats are not 
compatible with the audio 
player.



The player is compatible with 
VBR (Variable Bit Rate).



When playing back files 
recorded as VBR (Variable Bit 
Rate) files, the play time will 
not be correctly displayed if 
the fast forward or reverse 
operations are used.



It is not possible to check fold-
ers that do not include 
MP3/WMA/AAC files.



MP3/WMA/AAC files in fold-
ers up to 8 levels deep can be 
played. However, the start of 
playback may be delayed 
when using USB memory 
containing numerous levels of 
folders. For this reason, we 
recommend creating USB 
memory with no more than 2 
levels of folders.



The play order of the USB 
memory with the structure 
shown above is as follows:

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

The order changes depending 
on the personal computer and 
MP3/WMA/AAC encoding 
software you use.

Compatible video format

Format

Codec

MPEG-4

Video codec:
 H.264/MPEG-4 

AVC

 MPEG4
Audio codec:
 AAC
 MP3
Corresponding 
screen size:
 MAX 

19201080

Corresponding 
frame rate:
 MAX 60i/30p

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ID3 tag

This is a method of embedding 

track-related information in an 
MP3 file. This embedded infor-
mation can include the track 
number, track title, the artist’s 
name, the album title, the music 
genre, the year of production, 
comments, cover art and other 
data. The contents can be freely 
edited using software with ID3 
tag editing functions. Although 
the tags are restricted to a num-
ber of characters, the informa-
tion can be viewed when the 
track is played back.

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WMA tag

WMA files can contain a WMA 
tag that is used in the same way 
as an ID3 tag. WMA tags carry 
information such as track title 
and artist name.

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MP3

MP3 is an audio compression 
standard determined by a work-
ing group (MPEG) of the ISO 
(International Standard Organi-
zation). MP3 compresses audio 
data to about 1/10 the size of 
that on conventional discs.

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WMA



WMA (Windows Media Audio) 
is an audio compression for-
mat developed by Microsoft

®

. 

It compresses files into a size 
smaller than that of MP3 files. 
The decoding formats for 
WMA files are Ver. 7, 8 and 9.



Windows Media is either a 
registered trademark or trade-

AVI Container

Video codec:
 H.264/MPEG-4 

AVC

 MPEG4
 WMV9
 WMV9 

Advanced pro-
file

Audio codec:
 AAC
 MP3
 WMA9.2 

(7,8,9.1,9.2)

Corresponding 
screen size:
 MAX 

19201080

Corresponding 
frame rate:
 MAX 60i/30p

Windows Media 
Video

Video codec:
 WMV9
 WMV9 

Advanced pro-
file

Audio codec:
 WMA9.2 

(7,8,9.1,9.2)

Corresponding 
screen size:
 MAX 

19201080

Corresponding 
frame rate:
 MAX 60i/30p

Terms

Format

Codec

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mark of Microsoft Corpora-
tion in the United States 
and/or other countries. 
This product includes technol-
ogy owned by Microsoft Cor-
poration and cannot be used 
or distributed without a 
license from Microsoft Licens-
ing, Inc.

■

AAC

AAC is short for Advanced 
Audio Coding and refers to an 
audio compression technology 
standard used with MPEG2 and 
MPEG4.

■

USB

■

iPod

■

Bluetooth

®

 audio

If the malfunction is not rectified: 

Take your vehicle to your Toyota 

dealer.

Error messages

Message

Explanation

“USB Error”

This indicates a 
problem in the 
USB memory or 
its connection.

“No music files 
found.”

This indicates 
that no 
MP3/WMA/AAC 
files are included 
in the USB mem-
ory.

“No video files 
found.”

This indicates 
that no video 
files are included 
in the USB mem-
ory.

Message

Explanation

“iPod Error”

This indicates a 
problem in the 
iPod or its con-
nection.

“No music files 
found.”

This indicates 
that there is no 
music data in the 
iPod.

“Please check 
the iPod firm-
ware version.”

This indicates 
that the software 
version is not 
compatible. Per-
form the iPod 
firmware 
updates and try 
again.

“Unable to 
authorize the 
iPod.”

This indicates 
that it failed to 
authorize the 
iPod.
Please check 
your iPod.

Message

Explanation

“Music tracks not 
supported. 
Please check 
your portable 
player.”

This indicates a 
problem in the 
Bluetooth

®

 

device.

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Except for vehicles sold in Canada

Certification

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For vehicles sold in Canada

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Gracenote

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For U.S. owners

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5-11. Voice command system operation

5-11.Voice command system operation 

■

Steering switch

Talk switch



Voice command system

Press the talk switch to start the 
voice command system. To can-
cel voice command, press and 
hold the talk switch.



When an Apple CarPlay con-
nection is established



Press and hold the talk switch 
to start Siri. To cancel Siri, 
press the talk switch.



Press the talk switch to start 
the voice command system.

■

Microphone

It is unnecessary to speak 
directly into the microphone 
when giving a command.

●

Voice commands may not be rec-

ognized if:

• Spoken too quickly.

• Spoken at a low or high volume.

• The windows are open.

• Passengers are talking while 

voice commands are spoken.

• The fan speed of the air condition-

ing system is set at high.

• The air conditioning vents are 

turned towards the microphone.

●

In the following conditions, the 

system may not recognize the 

command properly and using 

voice commands may not be pos-

sible:

• The command is incorrect or 

unclear. Note that certain words, 

accents or speech patterns may 

be difficult for the system to recog-

nize.

• There is excessive background 

noise, such as wind noise.

●

Normally, it is necessary to wait 

for a beep before saying a com-

mand. To enable the ability to talk 

over prompts and say commands 

before the beep, enable the voice 

prompt interrupt function. 

(P.299)

●

This system may not operate 

immediately after the engine 

switch is in ACC or ON.

Voice command sys-

tem

The voice command sys-
tem enables the radio, 
phone dialing, etc. to be 
operated using voice com-
mands. Refer to the com-
mand list for samples of 
voice commands. (P.339)

Using the voice command 
system

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The voice command system is 
operated by saying commands 
which correspond to a sup-
ported function. To display 
examples of commands for sup-
ported functions, select a func-
tion button on the screen after 
starting the voice command sys-
tem.

1

Press the talk switch.

Voice guidance for the voice com-

mand system can be skipped by 

pressing the talk switch.

2

If “Getting Started with Voice” 
screen is displayed, select 
“OK” or press the talk switch. 
(P.338)

3

After hearing a beep, say a 
supported command.



To display sample commands 
of the desired function, say 
the desired function or select 
the desired function button. To 
display more commands, 
select “More Commands”.



Selecting “Help” or saying 
“Help” prompts the voice com-
mand system to offer exam-
ples of commands and 
operation methods.



Registered POIs, registered 
names in the contacts list etc., 
can be said in the place of the 
“<>” next to the commands. 
(P.339)

For example: Say “Find a restau-
rant”, “Call John Smith” etc.



If a desired outcome is not 
shown, or if no selections are 
available, perform one of the 
following to return to the pre-
vious screen:

• Say “Go back”.

• Select 

.



To cancel voice recognition, 
select 

, say “Cancel”, or 

press and hold the talk switch.



To perform the voice com-
mand operation again, select 
“Start Over” or say “Start 
over”.



To suspend voice command 
operation, select “Pause” or 
say “Pause”. To resume the 
voice command operation, 
select “Resume” or press the 

NOTICE

Do not touch and put a sharp 

object to the microphone. It may 

cause failure.

Voice command system 
operation

Operation from the main 
menu

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talk switch.

●

If the system does not respond or 

the confirmation screen does not 

disappear, press the talk switch 

and try again.

●

If a voice command cannot be rec-

ognized 3 consecutive times, 

voice recognition will be canceled.

●

Voice recognition prompts can be 

changed on the voice settings 

screen. (P.299)

This function can be used to cancel 

voice guidance by turning the voice 

prompts off. When you press the 

talk switch while using this setting, a 

beep sounds, and then you can 

immediately say a command.

●

Some voice guidance can be can-

celed by setting voice prompts to 

off. Use this setting when it is 

desirable to say a command 

immediately after pressing the talk 

switch and hearing a beep.

To increase voice recognition 
performance, use the “Tutori-
als” and “Voice Training” func-
tions on the “Getting Started 
with Voice” screen. These func-
tions are only available when 
the vehicle is not moving.
The “Tutorials” and “Voice Train-
ing” functions can also be 
started on the voice settings 
screen. (P.299)

1

Press the talk switch.

2

Select the desired item to be 
set.

Select to display the voice 
command tutorials.
Select to train the voice com-
mand system.

The user will be asked to say 10 
sample phrases. This will help the 
voice command system adapt to 
the user’s accent.

Select to prevent the screen 
from being displayed again.
Select to proceed to the 
voice command screen.

Increasing the voice rec-
ognition performance

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Recognizable voice commands 
and their actions are shown 
below.


Frequently used commands 
are listed in the following 
tables.



For devices that are not 
installed to the vehicle, com-
mands relating to that device 
may not be displayed on the 
screen. Also, depending on 
other conditions, such as 
compatibility, some com-
mands may not be displayed 
on the screen.



The functions available may 
vary according to the system 
installed.



Voice recognition language 
can be changed. (P.296)

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Common

■

Top menu

*

: Vehicle must be parked

■

Phone

*1

Command list

Command list overview

Command list

Command

Action

“Help”

Displays exam-
ples of some of 
the available 
commands

“Go back”

Returns to the 
previous screen

“Cancel”

Cancels the 
voice command 
system

“Start over”

Returns to top 
menu screen

“Pause”

Temporarily 
pauses a voice 
session until it is 
resumed by 
pressing the talk 
switch again.

Command

Action

“Show com-
mand examples 
for <menu>”

Displays the 
command list of 
the selected 
menu

“More com-
mands”

Displays more 
commonly used 
commands

“Voice settings”

Displays Voice 
Setting screen

“Train my voice”

Displays Train 
Voice Recogni-
tion screen

*

Command

Action

“Call <con-
tact>”

*2

Places a call to 
the specified 
contact from the 
phone book

“Call <contact> 
<phone type>”

*2

Places a call to 
the specified 
phone type of 
the contact from 
the phone book

Command

Action

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*1

:When an Apple CarPlay connec-

tion is established, this voice 
commands will be unavailable.

*2

:If the system does not recognize 

the name of a contact, create a 
voice tag. (P.362) The name of 
a contact can also be recognized 
by adding a voice tag.

■

While in a phone call

*

*

: When an Apple CarPlay connec-

tion is established, this voice 
commands will be unavailable.

■

While incoming message 
notification is displayed

*1, 2

*1

:Full screen message notification 

must be turned on within the 
phone settings (P.360) 

*2

:When an Apple CarPlay connec-

tion is established, this voice 
commands will be unavailable.

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Radio

“Dial <phone 
number>”

Places a call to 
the specified 
phone number

“Redial”

Places a call to 
the phone num-
ber of the latest 
outgoing call

“Call back”

Places a call to 
the phone num-
ber of latest 
incoming call

“Show recent 
calls”

Displays the call 
history screen

“Send a mes-
sage to <con-
tact>”

Sends a text 
message to 
specified con-
tact from the 
phone book

Command

Action

“Send <digits>”

Sends DTMF 
tones has speci-
fied

“Mute”

Mutes the micro-
phone (far side 
cannot hear the 
conversation)

“Unmute”

Unmutes the 
microphone

Command

Action

Command

Action

“Read message”

Reads the 
incoming mes-
sage over the 
vehicle speakers

“Ignore”

Ignores the 
incoming mes-
sage notification

“Reply”

Initiates sending 
a reply to the 
incoming mes-
sage

“Call”

Places a call to 
the phone num-
ber of incoming 
message

Command

Action

“Tune to <fre-
quency> AM”

Changes the 
radio to the 
specified AM fre-
quency

“Tune to <fre-
quency> FM”

Changes the 
radio to the 
specified FM fre-
quency

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*

: A station list must be built first 

using the radio screen (P.307) 

■

Audio

*1

*1

:The audio device must be con-

nected via a USB cable to use 
the functionality in this section

*2

:When an Apple CarPlay connec-

tion is established, this voice 
commands will be unavailable.

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Apps

*1

*1

:When an Apple CarPlay connec-

tion is established, this voice 
commands will be unavailable.

*2

:When an application is opened 

and is in full screen mode, press-
ing the talk switch will start the 
voice command system and 
commands for the currently dis-
played application will be avail-
able

●

Commands relating to operation 

of the audio/visual system can 

“Play a <genre> 
station”

Changes the 
radio to an FM 
station of the 
specified genre

*

“Tune to preset 
<1-36>”

Changes the 
radio to the 
specified preset 
radio station

Command

Action

“Play Playlist 
<name>”

*2

Plays tracks 
from the 
selected playlist

“Play Artist 
<name>”

*2

Plays tracks 
from the 
selected artist

“Play Song 
<name>”

*2

Plays the 
selected track

“Play Album 
<name>”

*2

Plays tracks 
from the 
selected album

“Play Genre 
<name>”

*2

Plays tracks 
from the 
selected genre

“Play Composer 
<name>”

*2

Plays tracks 
from the 
selected com-
poser

“Play Podcast 
<name>”

*2

Plays tracks 
from the 
selected podcast

Command

Action

“Play Audiobook 
<name>”

*2

Plays tracks 
from the 
selected audio-
book

“Audio On”

Turns the 
audio/visual sys-
tem on

“Audio Off”

Turns the 
audio/visual sys-
tem off

“Change the 
audio source to 
<source name>”

Sets the source 
to the specified 
audio mode

Command

Action

“Launch <appli-
cation name>”

*2

Activates the 
Toyota Entune 
App Suite Con-
nect application

Command

Action