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Discussion in 'Prime Audio, Electronics, and Infotainment' started by ptf, Dec 30, 2016.

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  1. ptf

    ptf Junior Member

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    Has anyone been able to play high-res FLAC files via theUSB drive port on the Prius Prime Nav system?

    Mine sees folders with MP3 files, but doesn't even recognize FLAC files.
     
    #1 ptf, Dec 30, 2016
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    Do you have the giant tall one or the modest one?

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    Doesn't seem to make any difference in the recognized file types—both manuals say MP3, WMA, and AAC. (The difference is the giant tall one doesn't have a DISC column; no CDs in that one, huh?)

    -Chap

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    I would be surprised if these OEM systems would read FLAC files at all.
     
    #3 Optimus PRIME, Dec 31, 2016
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    Interesting that the cheaper display can play CDs. Toyota must have taken a cue from Apple.
     
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    Convert them? Latest I've used is FlacSquisher.
     
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    You probably can't hear a difference between FLAC and a high bit rate mp3 or whatever lossy compression format; especially on a car stereo system.

    It might be able to play WMA lossless, as it uses the same .wma extension.
     
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    Wow at least you guys can listen to AAC. My 2014 II obviously cannot play AAC, only MP3 and WMA. Although 320 mbps MP3 is enough for my car.
     
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    m!? I should say... !

    -Chap
     
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    It's the "giant tall one" without a CD player. Once you get above the "Plus" trim level on the Prius Prime you get the big screen. Mine is the JBL version. Thanks for the file format link in the manual. Only had the car a few days & still learning about all the features on the Prime Advanced. I'd hoped it would handle FLAC (since that's how I store them on my media server) and even hi-res files (some of mine are 24/96 & 24/192). Guess I'll have to batch convert before putting them on a USB drive. I may try ALAC, just to see, since it can handle AAC. I have a very old 60GB iPod with a mix of MP3, AAC, & a few WAV files that play fine.
     
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    What's this USB video play thing on pg 105 and 123. http://www.toyota.com/t3Portal/document/omnav-s/OM47B68U/pdf/OM47B68U.pdf
    MP4, WMV and AVI files can use the following resolutions:
    128×96, 160×120, 176×144 (QCIF), 320×240 (QVGA), 352×240 (SIF), 352×288 (CIF), 640×480 (VGA), 720×480 (NTSC), 720×576 (PAL)

    Possible to hide better audio in a video file? Used to do this with VHS tapes in a previous 80's life.
     
    #10 JamesBurke, Jan 2, 2017
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    Video only plays when the car is stationary with the transmission in Park. I don't know if audio will continue to play while in motion (and the video just cuts out). If so, then your trick would work.

    The system allows video to play via older iPods (7" screen) or I guess USB (11.6" screen)
     
    #11 Tideland Prius, Jan 2, 2017
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