2008 TOYOTA SOLARA radio

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING
• Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with
accessories sold with the product will expose you to lead, a
chemical known to the State of California and other govern-
mental entities to cause cancer and birth defects or other re-
productive harm. Wash hands after handling.
• After using, be careful when removing or attaching the radio,
as the side(s) may be quite hot.
NOTICE
This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to
the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored. You are
informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid
or reduce the risk of damage to your vehicle and its
equipment.
Important information about this
manual
For safety reasons, this manual indicates items requiring particular
attention with the following marks.
Information to User
A l t e r n a t i o n o r m o d i f i c a t i o n s c a r r i e d o u t w i t h o u t
a p p r o p r i a t e a u t h o r i z a t i o n m a y i n v a l i d a t e t h e u s e r ’ s
r i g h t t o o p e r a t e t h e e q u i p m e n t .

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IntroductIon
The Interface Kit allows you to play music from an iPod®
through your vehicle’s radio system. Reading this Owner’s
Manual ensures that you will get the most out of your audio
experience. This manual explains how to integrate the radio
with your iPod using the Interface Kit. Button locations and
labeling will differ depending upon your vehicle’s make and
model.
For new iPods, follow the iPod instructions for loading songs
into it before connecting to the radio. The Interface Kit uti-
lizes the Satellite Radio (SAT) controls of your radio’s. There-
fore, Satellite Radio controls are used to search for and play
music from the iPod.
NOTE: With the Interface Kit installed, satellite radio use
is not possible.
What’s Included
The Interface Kit includes cable located in your vehicle’s
glove box.
Apple and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

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BASIC FuNCTIONS
resume Play
The “Resume Play” feature allows the iPod to play the cur-
rent musical selection (Play queue) when connecting to the
Interface Kit. If the play queue was empty, the Interface Kit
plays the entire iPod.
music Play
Select songs in the play queue and continue to play repeat-
edly until another selection is made.
music Search
The user can make media selections from the iPod from a
preselected list of categories (Playlist, Artist, Album, Genre,
Podcast and Audiobook). The radio SAT controls coincide
with similar functions on the iPod.
Text display
The interface utilizes the same text fields provided for the
satellite radio. For each song, the radio displays a track num-
ber, artist name and song title information. This corresponds
to the SAT channel number, artist name and song title re-
spectively.
Connecting/disconnecting iPod
When the iPod is properly connected to the interface:
• iPod synchronized: On establishing connection with
the iPod, an “accessory attached” symbol will appear
as illustrated below.
• “Hello iPod” is shown in the radio’s display.
• Radio controlled: The iPod can only be operated us-
ing your vehicle’s SAT system controls. Once connect-
ed to the interface, the iPod’s controls (click wheel,
etc.) no longer function.
• Charging iPod: The vehicle charges the iPod battery
when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position.
• iPod battery is discharged: If the iPod is in a fully
discharged state, it may not be playable for a short
period. “iPod Charge” is displayed on the radio if the
iPod is in a low battery state.
When the iPod is disconnected from the interface:
• “No iPod” is shown in the radio’s display.
• The radio remains in the SAT mode.
NOTE: It is highly recommended to turn the vehicle’s igni-
tion switch (or radio’s power) OFF before disconnecting
the iPod from the radio.
All of these displays are subject to change. These are only examples.

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SySTE m O PErATION
music Plays
Under the following conditions, the iPod begins playback
automatically.
• The ignition switch is in ACC or IGN position. The radio
is in SAT mode.
• Reconnect the iPod (whether in Play, Pause, Stop or
Sleep condition) with ACC ON and in SAT mode.
The interface begins playback with the last song played on
the iPod. The radio mode does not change, even if the iPod
contains no media. However, the radio displays the message:
“No Songs”.
Audio Stops
Under the following conditions, the iPod playback stops
automatically.
• The radio was changed to non-SAT mode (AM, FM, CD
etc).
• The iPod was disconnected from the interface cable
during playback.
• The radio system is turned OFF or ACC or IGN is turned
OFF.
• At the end of the last Chapter of an Audiobook.
May need to make a new selection to begin playback.
• Push the PWR•VOL knob to turn the
radio OFF.

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SCAN
Press and release the SCAN button to pre-
view 10 seconds of each song on the iPod.
When a desired song is heard, press and re-
lease the SCAN button (before 10 seconds
has been played) to play the entire song. The
SCAN function is canceled.
In addition, SCAN is also usable within the
current “Now Playing” list. If it is selected as
described above, while in a “Now Playing”
list (Playlist, Album, etc.), then only the songs
in that list are scanned.
muSIC SEA rCh
The radio recognizes the following categories in the iPod:
Playlist, Artist, Album, Genre, Podcast and Audiobook.
The user can select one of the following two methods to
choose songs from these categories.
method 1 (Category Search)
The user can do a music search in any of the following cat-
egories: Playlist, Artist, Album, Genre, Podcast and Audio-
book.
The buttons TYPe
•FOLDeR UP/DOWN, Preset 6 and the
TUNe
•FILe knob are used together to implement the search
function through the following steps:
a. Category Browsing The TYPe
•FOLDeR UP/DOWN button is used
for category browsing.
Press the TYPe
•FOLDeR button and the list
of categories, Playlist ↔ Artist ↔ Album ↔
Genre ↔ Podcast ↔ Audiobook is shown in
the radio’s display. Pressing , shifts the se-
lection list to the right and shifts the selec-
tion list to the left.

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b. Category SelectionPreset 6 [enter] button is used to make
the selection after category browsing.
Press the Preset 6 button to select the name
of the last item displayed in the selected
category (Playlist / Artist / Album / Genre/
Podcast / Audiobook).
NOTE: If this is the first search after
connecting the iPod, the first item in the
selected category is shown.
c. Browsing the Items in the Selected Category
If the user chooses to play all the songs
(beginning with the first one) in the last
displayed category (last displayed Playlist /
Artist / Album / Genre / Podcast / Audiobook),
this step can be skipped. Go to the next
step.
The TUNe
•FILe knob is used for browsing
the items in the selected category.
Rotate the TUNe
•FILe knob right/left to
display the name of next/previous item in the
selected category.

d. Select Songs
Preset 6 is used to make a selection when
the desired item in the selected category is
shown in the radio’s display. Press the Preset
6 button to play songs from the displayed
item in the selected category. This item
becomes the current “Now Playing” list of the
iPod, the song track is displayed on the radio
and the search is completed.

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method 2 (Quick Search)
The user can do a music search in the categories: Playlist,
Artist, Album and Podcast.
Presets 1-4 are assigned to each of these 4 categories. Cat-
egory browsing is not needed and selection is made directly
from the Presets. Presets 1-4, Preset 6 and TUNe are used
together as follows.
a. Preset Assignment
ButtonDisplayBrowse
Preset 1PlaylistPlaylist names
Preset 2ArtistArtist names
Preset 3AlbumAlbum names
Preset 4PodcastPodcast episodes
b. Category Selection
The last item displayed in the category will be displayed
on the radio using Presets 1-4.
Press Preset 1 to display the name of the last displayed
Playlist on the radio.
Press Preset 2 to display the name of the last displayed
Artist.
Press Preset 3 to display the name of the last displayed
Album.
Press Preset 4 to display the last displayed Podcast episode.
NOTE: If this is the first search after the iPod is connected,
the first item in the list is shown.
c. Browsing the Items in the Selected Category
If the user chooses to play all the songs in the last dis
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played title of the chosen category (last displayed Playlist
/ Artist / Album / Genre / Podcast / Audiobook), go to the
next step.
The TUNe
•FILe knob is used for browsing the items in
the selected category. Turn the TUNe•FILe knob right/left
to display the name of the next/previous item in the se-
lected category.
d. Select Songs
Preset 6 is used to make a selection when the desired
item in the selected category is shown in the radio’s dis-
play. Press the Preset 6 button to play songs from the dis-
played item in the selected category. This item becomes
the “Now Playing” list of the iPod. The song track will be
displayed on the radio and the search is completed.
If Preset 6 is not pressed for over 15 seconds after the
item in the chosen category is displayed on the radio,
the Search operation will time-out and the radio returns
to the playback mode. The radio continues playing the
previous “Now Playing” list, with its song information dis-
played.

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rEmOTE CONT rOL
(Steering Wheel Switches)
1 Power ON/Change mode: Press
Power
OFF: Press and hold
2
Volume
3
Playback mode: Track UP/DOWN
Search mode: Sub Category select
(selected by Preset 6)
1
2
3
The radio system can be operated using the remote control lo-
cated on the steering wheel.