A portable audio player (100) includes a decoder (14) and other devices
for reproducing audio data, a microcomputer (16) for controlling starting
and stopping the reproduction, and a radio communication device (24). An
on-vehicle audio player (200) includes a radio communication device (64)
for a bidirectional radio communication with the radio communication
device in the portable audio player, a decoder (54) and other devices for
reproducing audio data, and a microcomputer (56) for controlling starting
and stopping the reproduction. In case that the portable audio player
stops reproducing the audio data, the on-vehicle audio player starts
reproducing the audio data.