Owner’s Manual
for AM/FM/CD Player with iPod Control
Audio System
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Features
CD playback
Music CD/CD-R/CD-RW playback is
possible.
MP3 file playback
You can play back MP3 files
recorded on CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW
(ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 standard
recordings).
• Supply of this product only con-
veys a license for private, non-
commercial use and does not
convey a license nor imply any
right to use this product in any
commercial(i.e. revenue-generat-
ing) real time broadcasting (ter-
restrial, satellite, cable and/or any
other media), broadcasting/
streaming via internet, intranets
and/or other networks or in other
electronic content distribution
systems, such as pay-audio or
audio-on-demand applications.
An independent license for such
use is required. For details,
please visit
http://www.mp3licensing.com.WMA file playback
You can play back WMA files
recorded on CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW
(ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 standard
recordings).
AAC file playback
You can play back AAC files
recorded on CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW
(ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 standard
recordings).
iPod
compatibility
When you use this unit with an
iPod adapter, you can control an
iPod, iPod mini, iPod Photo, iPod
nano.
• iPod is a trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.
About WMA
The Windows MediaTMlogo printed
on the box indicates that this unit
can play back WMA data.
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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, includ-
ing interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Information to User
Alteration or modifications
carried out without appropri-
ate authorization may invali-
date the user’s right to oper-
ate the equipment.
WARNING
Handling the cord on this
product or cords associated
with accessories sold with
the product may expose you
to chemicals listed on propo-
sition 65 known to the State
of California and other gov-
ernmental entities to cause
cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
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WMA is short for Windows Media
Audio and refers to an audio com-
pression technology that is devel-
oped by Microsoft Corporation.
WMA data can be encoded by
using Windows Media Player ver-
sion 7 or later.
Windows Media and the Windows
logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and/or other
countries.
About iPod
• Reproducing and playing back
non-copyrighted material and
material that can legally be repro-
duced and played back for privateuse is permitted with the iPod.
Infringement of copyright is legal-
ly prohibited.
Important information
about this manual
For safety reasons, this manual
indicates items requiring particular
attention with the following marks.To ensure the correct
audio system operation
• Be careful not to spill beverages
over the audio system.
• Do not put anything other than a
Compact Disc into the slot.
• The use of cellular phones inside
or near the vehicle may cause
noise from the audio system
speakers you are listening to.
However, this does not indicate a
malfunction.
NOTES
• With some applications
used to encode WMA files,
this unit may not operate
correctly.
• With some applications
used to encode WMA files,
album names and other text
information may not be cor-
rectly displayed.
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NOTICE
This is a warning against any-
thing which may cause dam-
age 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.
You are informed about what
you must or must not do in
order to reduce the risk of injury
to yourself and others.
USE OF CONTROL OR ADJUST-
MENT OR PERFORMANCE OF PRO-
CEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT
IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPO-
SURE. THE USE OF OPTICAL
INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS PROD-
UCT WILL INCREASE EYE HAZARD.
CAUTION
This is a warning against any-
thing which may cause injury to
people if the warning is ignored.
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Display and Multi Selector
Pressing the MULTI SELECTOR up, down,
left or right enables item selection.
Turning the MULTI SELECTOR enables
item selection.
Pressing the MULTI SELECTOR in the
center enables item selection.
Possible MULTI SELECTOR
operations are indicated.
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Basic Operation
Your audio system works when the
ignition switch is in the “ACC” or
“ON” position.
1POWER
Press to turn the unit on or off.
2VOLUME/LEVEL + -
When the Audio Control mode is
OFF, raises/lowers volume (total vol-
ume step is 62).
When the Audio Control mode is ON,
raises/lowers audio control levels.
3AUDIO CONTROL
Press and the Audio Control mode
cycles through the following order:
SRT (Sound Retouch) =BAS (Bass) =
TRE (Treble) =FAD (Fader) =BAL
(Balance) =ASL (Automatic Sound
Levelizer) =VOL (volume) =SRT
(Sound Retouch)
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from
being discharged, do not
leave the car audio on longer
than necessary when the
engine is not running.
2VOLUME
3AUDIO CONTROL
1POWER
5MUTE
4SSP
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4SSP is an abbreviation of Scion Sound Processing.
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SRT: The SRT function provides a wide,
deep and rich quality to MP3/
WMA/AAC sound, which gives the
user a lively impression. You can
turn the SRT on and off by turning
the VOLUME knob.
BAS: Adjust low-pitched tones. The dis-
play ranges from –5 to 5.
TRE:Adjust high-pitched tones. The dis-play ranges from –5 to 5.FAD: Adjust the sound balance between
the rear and front speakers. The
display ranges from –R7 to –F7.
BAL: Adjust the sound balance between
the left and right speakers. The
display ranges from –L7 to –R7.
ASL: During driving, noise in the car
changes according to the driving
speed and road conditions. The
automatic sound levelizer (ASL)
monitors such varying noise and
automatically increases the volume
level. If this noise becomes greater,
the sensitivity (variation of volume
level to noise level) of ASL can be
set to one of three levels. Turning
the VOLUME knob changes the
ASL setting as follows:
Turning the VOLUME knob clock-
wise
OFF (Off) =LOW (Low) =MID
(Middle) =HIGH (High)
Turning the VOLUME knob coun-
terclockwise
HIGH (High)=MID (Middle)=
LOW (Low)=OFF (Off)
The initial setting is LOW.
4SSP (Scion Sound Processing)SSP is a modified DSP (Digital Signal
Processing) system that provides a
customized sound for your vehicle.
You can select from the modes
below.
SSP Neutral: A subdued sound that
does not interfere with
conversations.
SSP Hear: A powerful, energetic,
“live” sound.
SSP Feel: Player’s sound —> repro-
duces the sound on the
stage that musicians hear.
For more details, please visit the SCION
Web site at http://www.scion.com/.
Each time you press it, the SSP
changes in the following order:
SSP Neutral =SSP Hear =
SSP Feel =SSP Neutral
5MUTE
To reduce the volume instantaneous-
ly, press the MUTE button.
MUTEwill flash on and off.
To cancel this mode, press the
MUTE button again.
NOTICE
•The SRT function can only
be selected when playing
MP3/WMA/AAC from CD.
•The SRT function does not
support external com-
pressed audio media.
•BAS function and TRE func-
tion values can be set for
each of the modes (AM, FM,
CD/MP3/WMA/AAC, iPod,
XM Satellite Radio, AUX).
When you switch modes,
the settings change to the
BAS and TRE values set for
the selected mode.
•The ASL function is only
effective when the vehicle is
moving. Some vehicles may
not be wired for the vehicle
speed pulse signal. In this
case, you cannot use the
ASL function (the ASL item
is not displayed in the
AUDIO CONTROL menu).
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Listening to the RADIO
1AM•SAT
Switches between the AM mode and
SAT1/2/3 modes. (must have Satellite
Radio receiver and antenna installed
at an additional charge to listen to
Satellite Radio.)
2FM1/2
Switches between FM1 and FM2
modes.
NOTICE
Attaching any film or window
tint film (especially conduc-
tive or metallic type) on the
rear glass will noticeably
reduce the sensitivity of the
radio.
*This does not apply to cars
with pole antennas as win-
dow film does not reduce the
antenna’s reception.
2FM1/2
4PRESET1-6
5SCAN
TUNE 3MULTI SELECTOR
TUNE
1AM·SAT