2008 TOYOTA AVALON audio

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Audio system type
CD player with changer and AM/FM radio
The audio system appearance may differ slightly for vehicles not
equipped with JBL brand audio system.
TitlePage
Using the radioP. 191
Using the CD playerP. 198
Playing MP3 and WMA discsP. 206
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 214
Using the AUX adapterP. 216
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 217

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Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular
phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio syste\
m is
operating.
CAUTION
■For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. and Canada
● Part 15 of the FCC Rules
FCC Warning: 
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the
user’s authority to operate this device.
● Laser products
• Do not take this unit apart or attempt to make any changes yourself. 
This is an intricate unit that uses a laser pickup to retrieve information
from the surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so
that its rays remain inside the cabinet. Therefore, never try to disas-
semble the player or alter any of its parts since you may be exposed to
laser rays and dangerous voltages.
• This product utilizes a laser. 
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation expo-
sure.
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary with the engine o\
ff.
■ To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.

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Audio cover
CAUTION
■When opening or closing the audio cover
Do not jam your hands in the cover.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the audio cover or CD
● Do not hold the cover while it is opening.
● Do not close the audio cover before removing an ejected CD.
Press to open.

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Using the radio
Setting station presets (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
Search for desired stations by turning
or pressing “ ”
or “ ” on .
Press and hold one of the preset stations (1 - 6) until you hear
a beep.
Press , or to choose an AM or FM band.
Power Volume
Scan for receivable stations
Seek frequency
Station selector
Adjust the frequency 
(AM, FM mode) 
or channel (SAT mode)
AM
SAT/FM mode buttons Change the program type
STEP1
STEP2

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Scanning radio stations (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
■ Scanning the preset radio stations
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
Preset stations will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press the button again.
■ Scanning all radio stations within range
Press .
All stations with reception will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press the button again.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2

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XM® Satellite Radio (if equipped)
■ Receiving XM
® Satellite Radio
Press until “SAT” shows in the display.
The display changes as follows each time the button is pressed.
“AM”  “SAT1”  “SAT2”  “SAT3”
Turn to select a desired channel from all the categories
or press “ ” or “ ” on to select a desired channel in
the current category.
STEP1
STEP2

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Presetting XM
® Satellite Radio channels
Select the desired channel. Press and hold the button (1 - 6) until
you hear a beep.
■ Changing the channel category
Press “ ” or “ ” on .
■ Scanning XM
® Satellite Radio channels
● Scanning channels in the current category
Press .
When the desired channel is reached, press the button again.
● Scanning preset channels
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
When the desired channel is reached, press the button again.
■ Displaying text information
Press .
The display will show up to 12 characters.
The display changes as follows each time the button is pressed.
● CH NAME
● TITLE (SONG/PROGRAM TITLE)
● NAME (ARTIST NAME/FEATURE)
● CH NUMBER
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2

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When the battery is disconnected
All preset stations are erased.
■ Reception sensitivity
● Maintaining perfect radio reception at all times is difficult due to the con-
tinually changing position of the antenna, differences in signal strength
and surrounding objects, such as trains, transmitters, etc.
● The radio antenna is mounted inside the rear window. To maintain clear
radio reception, do not attach metallic window tinting or other metallic
objects to the antenna wire mounted inside the rear window.
■ Receiving XM
® Satellite Radio
An XM
® Satellite Radio is a tuner designed exclusively to receive broadcasts
provided under a separate subscription. Availability is limited to the 48 con-
tiguous states and 10 Canadian provinces.
● XM
® subscriptions
For detailed information about XM® Satellite Radio or to subscribe: 
U.S.A– 
Visit on the web at www.xmradio.com
or call 1-800-967-2346. 
Canada– 
Visit on the web at www.xmradio.ca
or call 1-877-438-9677.
● Radio ID 
You will need the radio ID when activating XM
® service or reporting a
problem. Select “CH000” using , and the receiver’s 8-character ID
number will appear.
● Satellite tuner 
The tuner supports only Audio Services (Music and Talk) and the accom-
panying Text Information of XM
® Satellite Radio.