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Car audio system operating hints
NOTICE
To ensure correct audio system operations:
Be careful not to spill beverages over the audio
system.
Do not put anything other than a cassette tape or
compact disc into the cassette tape slot or compact
disc slot.
The use of a cellular phone inside or near the vehicle
may cause a noise from the speakers of the audio
system which you are listening to. However, this
does not indicate a malfunction.
Radio reception
Usually, a problem with radio reception does not mean there is
a problem with your radio Ð it is just the normal result of
conditions outside the vehicle.
For example, nearby buildings and terrain can interfere with
FM reception. Power lines or telephone wires can interfere
with AM signals. And of course, radio signals have a limited
range. The farther you are from a station, the weaker its signal
will be. In addition, reception conditions change constantly as
your vehicle moves.
Here are some common reception problems that probably do
not indicate a problem with your radio:FM
Fading and drifting stations Ð Generally, the effective range
of FM is about 40 km (25 miles). Once outside this range, you
may notice fading and drifting, which increase with the distance
from the radio transmitter. They are often accompanied by
distortion.
Multi-path Ð FM signals are reflective, making it possible for
two signals to reach your antenna at the same time. If this
happens, the signals will cancel each other out, causing a
momentary flutter or loss of reception.
Static and fluttering Ð These occur when signals are
blocked by buildings, trees, or other large objects. Increasing
the bass level may reduce static and fluttering.
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REAR SEAT AUDIO SYSTEM
The rear seat audio system is designed for the rear seat
passengers to enjoy the audio sound separately between
the front seats and the rear seats.
The rear seat audio system can be turned on with the rear
audio system controller even if the front audio system is off.
When the front audio is turned off, the rear audio system will be
turned off simultaneously.
The rear passengers can enjoy all the modes (AM and FM
radio, cassette tape player and compact disc player with
changer) with the rear seat audio system when a cassette tape
and a compact disc are loaded in the front audio system.
When the same mode is selected on the front and rear audio
systems at the same time, the system can be operated on the
front audio system.
If the radio mode is selected on the front and rear audio
systems at the same time, AM and FM modes cannot be
changed on the rear seat audio system.
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270Turning the system on and off
Push ON/SOURCEº button to turn on the rear seat audio
system.
Use ON/SOURCEº button to select an audio mode when the
rear seat audio system is on. Each time you push this button,
the system changes between the radio, cassette player and
compact disc player.
When you change the mode, the display indicates which mode
is selected.
When a cassette tape and compact discs are not loaded in the
front audio system, only a radio mode can be selected in the
rear seat audio system.
If you push ON/SOURCEº button on rear seat audio system
controller to select the casette tape player mode or compact
disc player mode in that case, a beep sounds from front audio
system and INVALIDº flashes on the screen for 6 seconds,
and then the rear audio system returns to the radio mode.If you push ON/SOURCEº button while receiving an
emergency broadcast, a beep sounds and INVALIDº appears
on the screen to indicate that no button can be operated.
Push the OFFº button to turn off the rear audio system.
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Front audio system operation
All the modes of the front audio system can be operated on the
rear seat entertainment system.
When the same mode is selected on the front and rear audio
systems simultaneously, the system can be operated on the
front audio system.
If the radio mode is selected on the front and rear audio
systems at the same time, AM and FM modes cannot be
changed on the rear seat audio system.
Selecting the mode
Use the joy stick to select the mode. Push the ENTº
button to enter the mode.
The mode display which is selected by the joy stick is
colored blue. When the ENTº button is pushed, the mode
display changes to green. If the mode display is gray, it
cannot be selected.
The Speaker soundº on the mode display is selected on the
front audio system.
When you select a mode, the screen indicates which is
selected.
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DVD video/DVD audio player operation
NOTE: The playback condition of some DVD discs may be
determined by a DVD software producer. This DVD player
plays a disc as the software producer intended. So, some
functions may not work properly. Be sure to read the
instruction manual for the DVD disc separately provided.
For the detailed information about DVD video discs, see
DVD video disc informationº on page 340.
Precautions for DVD video discs
When recording on a DVD video, DVD audio, video CD or
audio tracks may not record in some cases while the menu is
displayed. As audio will not play in this case, verify that the
video tracks are playing and then activate playback.
When playback of a disc is completed:
If an audio CD is playing, the first track starts.
If a DVD video, DVD audio or video CD is playing, playback
will stop or the menu screen will be displayed.
The title/chapter number and playback time display may not
appear while playing back certain DVD video discs.CAUTION
Conversational speech on some DVDs is recorded at a
low volume to emphasize the impact of sound effects.
If you adjust the volume assuming that the
conversations represent the maximum volume level
available for the DVD, you may be startled by louder
sound effects or when you change to a different audio
source. Loud sounds may have a significant impact on
the human body or pose a driving hazard. Keep this in
mind when you adjust the volume.
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318Push the Angleº switch on the screen or the ANGLEº
button on the controller, and the changing angle screen
will appear.
The angle can be selected for discs that are multi-angle
compatible when the º mark appears on the screen. Each
time you push the Angleº switch, the angle changes. The
angle number which you can select will appear on the screen.
To turn off the screen, push the Hideº switch.
Push the Backº switch to return to the previous screen.(k) Changing the initial setting
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You can restrict the play back screen by setting the viewer
restrictions. You can prevent the restriction with a
password. Some discs do not supply a restriction.
To set the level of viewer restriction, push the Parentalº switch
on the Setup Menu 1º screen. The Enter Personal Codeº
screen will appear.
Push the number for the password and the Enterº switch. The
Select Restriction Levelº screen will appear.
If you enter a wrong number, push the Clearº switch to delete
the number.
You cannot change the setting without inputting the password.
When you forget or change the password, push the Clearº
switch ten times to initialize the password.
To return to the Setup Menu 1º screen, push the Backº switch.
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Push a parental level (1 Ð 8). The smaller the level number,
the stricter the age limit. Push the Backº switch to return to the
Setup Menu 1º screen.(q) Setting the display mode
Each time you push the Display Modeº switch on the
Setup Menu 2º screen, the display mode is changed from
wide mode to auto mode.