7.MENU:Press MENU repeatedly
to cycle through the following
modes and use
/to make
adjustment in those modes.
SATELLITE RADIO MENU
(if equipped):Press MENU when
satellite radio mode is active to
access. Press SEEK
to enter
into the satellite radio menu. Press
/to cycle through the
following options:
•CATEGORY:Press SEEK
or preset #6 to enter category mode.
Press
MENUto scroll through the list of available SIRIUS
channel Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.) Press SEEK
or preset
#6 when the desired category appears in the display. After a category
is selected, press SEEK to search for that specific category of
channels only (i.e. ROCK). You may also select CATEGORY ALL to
seek all available SIRIUScategories and channels.
•SAVE SONG:Press SEEK
or preset #6 to save the currently
playing song title in the system’s memory. (If you try to save
something other than a song, CANT SAVE will appear in the display.)
When the chosen song is playing on any satellite radio channel, the
system will alert you with an audible prompt. Press SEEK
or
preset #6 while SONG ALERT is in the display and the system will
take you to the channel playing the desired song. You can save up to
20 song titles. If you attempt to save a song when the system is full,
the display will read REPLACE SONG? Press SEEK
or preset #6
to access the saved songs and press
MENUto cycle through
the saved songs. When the song appears in the display that you would
like to replace, press SEEK
or preset #6. SONG REPLACED will
appear in the display.
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•DELETE SONG:Press SEEKor preset #6 to delete a song title
from the system’s memory. Press
MENUto cycle through the
saved songs. When the song title appears in the display that you
would like to delete, press SEEK
or preset #6. The song will
appear in the display for confirmation. Press SEEK
or preset #6
again and the display will read SONG DELETED. If you do not want
to delete the currently listed song, press
MENUto select
either RETURN or CANCEL.
Note:If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read NO
SONGS.
•DELETE ALL SONGS:Press SEEK
or preset #6 to delete all
song titles from the system’s memory. The display will read ARE YOU
SURE ? Press SEEK
or preset #6 to confirm deletion of all saved
songs and the display will read ALL DELETED.
Note:If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read NO
SONGS.
•ENABLE ALERTS / DISABLE ALERTS:Press SEEK
or preset
#6 to enable/disable the satellite alert status which alerts you when
your selected songs are playing on a satellite radio channel. (The
system default is disabled.) SONG ALERTS ENABLED/DISABLED will
appear in the display. The menu listing will display the opposite state.
For example, if you have chosen to enable the song alerts, the menu
listing will read DISABLE as the alerts are currently on, so your other
optionistoturnthemoff.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUSradio
subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
AUTOSET:Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press
MENU to access. Use
MENUto set.
When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset #1
will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system
will store the last one in the remaining presets.
BASS:Press
MENUto decrease/increase the bass setting.
TREBLE:Press
MENUto decrease/increase the treble setting.
BALANCE:Press
MENUto adjust the audio between the left
and right speakers.
FADE:Press
MENUto adjust the audio between the front and
rear speakers.
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Next/previous directory:In MP3 mode, press MENU/to go to
the previous/next directory.
Flat file/directory mode:In MP3 mode, press MENU to access this
feature. Use
MENUto select flat file mode or directory mode.
Track #/ normal music name/file name:Press MENU to access and
use
/to scroll through MP3 display options (track #, normal
music name or file name).
8.TUNE/DISC:Press to manually
go down/up (
/) the radio
frequency, or to access another CD.
Also use in menu mode to select
various settings.
In CATEGORY ALL,press
/to scroll through the list of
available SIRIUSchannel categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.). Refer to
CategoryunderMenufor further information.
9.SHUFF (Shuffle):Press to play
the tracks on the current CD in
random order. InMP3 directory
mode,press to play the tracks within the current directory in random
order.
10.COMP (Compression):In
CD/MP3 modes, press to bring loud
and soft passages together for a
more consistent listening level.
11.REPEAT:Press to repeat the
current CD/MP3 track. The selection
will repeat continuously until
deactivated. Press REPEAT again to deactivate.
12.FF (Fast forward):Press to
manually advance in a CD/MP3
track.
13.REW (Rewind):Press to
manually reverse in a CD/MP3 track.
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14.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band
AM/FM; tune to a station, press and
hold a preset button until sound returns. To select a preset station, press
the desired memory preset. You can save up to 18 stations, six in AM, six
in FM1 and FM2.
In satellite radio mode (if equipped),there are 18 available presets,
six each for SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3. To save satellite channels in your
memory presets, tune to the desired channel then press and hold a
preset control until sound returns.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUSsubscription.
Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
15.SEEK/TRACK: In radio, CD
and MP3 flat file mode,
press
/to access the
previous/next strong station or
track.In MP3 directory mode,press to select the next/previous track
in the current directory.
In satellite radio mode (if equipped),press
SEEKto seek
to the previous/next channel.In CATEGORY MODE,press
SEEKto select a channel within the chosen category. Press and
hold
SEEKto fast seek through the previous /next channels.
In TEXT MODE,press
SEEKto view the previous/additional
display text.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUSsubscription.
Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
16.TEXT/SCAN: In radio and CD
mode,press for a brief sampling of
radio stations or CD tracks. Press
again to stop.
In MP3 mode,Press and release to view the next 12 characters in the
MP3 music name/file name of the current MP3 track and directory.
Press and hold to hear a brief sampling of MP3 tracks.
In MP3 directory mode, press and hold to hear a brief sampling of all
tracks in the current directory. Press and hold again to stop.
In satellite radio mode (if equipped),press and release to view the
Satellite text message. Press and hold to hear a brief sampling of the
next channels. Press and hold again to stop.
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Required equipment:
1. Any portable music player designed to be used with headphones
2. An audio extension cable with stereo male 1/8 in. (3.5 mm)
connectors at each end
To play your portable music player using the auxiliary input jack:
1. Begin with the vehicle parked and the radio turned off.
2. Ensure that the battery in your portable music player is new or fully
charged and that the device is turned off.
3. Attach one end of the audio extension cable to the headphone output
of your player and the other end of the audio extension cable to the AIJ
in your vehicle.
4. Turn the radio on, using either a tuned FM station or a CD loaded into
the system. Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level.
5. Turn the portable music player on and adjust the volume to 1/2 the
volume.
6. Press AUX on the vehicle radio repeatedly until LINE IN appears in
the display.
You should hear audio from your portable music player although it may
be low.
7. Adjust the sound on your portable music player until it reaches the
level of the FM station or CD by switching back and forth between the
AUX and FM or CD controls.
Troubleshooting:
1. Do not connect the audio input jack to a line level output. Line level
outputs are intended for connection to a home stereo and are not
compatible with the AIJ. The AIJ will only work correctly with devices
that have a headphone output with a volume control.
2. Do not set the portable music player’s volume level higher than is
necessary to match the volume of the CD or FM radio in your audio
system as this will cause distortion and will reduce sound quality. Many
portable music players have different output levels, so not all players
should be set at the same levels. Some players will sound best at full
volume and others will need to be set at a lower volume.
3. If the music sounds distorted at lower listening levels, turn the
portable music player volume down. If the problems persists, replace or
recharge the batteries in the portable music player.
4. The portable music player must be controlled in the same manner
when it is used with headphones as the AIJ does not provide control
(play, pause, etc.) over the attached portable music player.
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5. For safety reasons, connecting or adjusting the settings on your
portable music player should not be attempted while the vehicle is
moving. Also, the portable music player should be stored in a secure
location, such as the center console or the glove box, when the vehicle is
in motion. The audio extension cable must be long enough to allow the
portable music player to be safely stored while the vehicle is in motion.
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
Radio frequencies:
AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:
AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz
FM: 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz
Radio reception factors:
There are three factors that can affect radio reception:
•Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the
weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.
•Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
•Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal
may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency
is displayed.
CD/CD player care
Do:
•Handle discs by their edges only.
(Never touch the playing
surface).
•Inspect discs before playing.
•Clean only with an approved CD
cleaner.
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Operating your audio system with MP3-formatted discs
Your MP3 system recognizes MP3 discs upon insertion and provides you
with two ways to listen to these discs:
•Flat file mode–This mode ignores any folders on the discs and plays
all MP3 files found in any folder on the disc exactly as if there were
no folders on the disc.
When in flat file mode press
/to access the previous/next
track.
•Directory mode–This mode finds all of the folders on the disc and
then allows you to pick any folder on the disc and play only the MP3
files in that folder.
When in directory mode press
/to access the previous/next
MP3 file in the current folder only.
To change directories (folders), press MENU and then press
/
to select the desired directory (folder).
Changing between flat file mode and directory mode
Your radio MP3 system will default to directory mode when an MP3 disc
is first inserted. When the MP3 system is in directory mode, theDIR
icon will be illuminated on the radio display.
•To change from directory mode to flat file mode while playing an MP3
CD: Press MENU until the radio display readsDirectory. Then
press
. The display will change fromDIRtoFlat File. The MP3
system is now in flat file mode.
•To change from flat file mode to directory mode while playing an MP3
CD: Press MENU until the radio display readsFlat File. Then
press
. The display will change fromFlat FiletoDIR. The MP3
system is now in directory mode.
MP3 track and folder structure
Your MP3 system recognizes MP3 individual tracks and folder structure
as follows:
•There are two different modes for MP3 disc playback: MP3 directory
mode (system default) and MP3 flat file mode. For more information
on directory and flat file mode, refer toSample MP3 structure
following.
•MP3 flat file mode ignores any folder structure on the MP3 disc. The
player numbers each MP3 track on the disc (noted by the .mp3 file
extension) from T001 to a maximum of T255.
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Note:The maximum number of playable MP3 files may be less
depending on the structure of the CD and exact model of radio
present.
•MP3 directory mode represents a folder structure consisting of one
level of folders. The CD player numbers all MP3 tracks on the disc
(noted by the .mp3 file extension) and all folders containing MP3 files,
from F001 (folder) T001 (track) to F253 T255.
•Creating discs with only one level of folders will help with navigation
through the disc files.
Sample MP3 structure
If you are burning your own MP3
discs, it is important to understand
how the system will read the
structures you create. While various
files may be present, (files with
extensions other than mp3), only
files with the .mp3 extension will be
played. Other files will be ignored
by the system. This enables you to
use the same MP3 disc for a variety
of tasks on your work computer,
home computer and your in vehicle
system.
In flat file mode, the system will display and play the structure as if it
were only one level deep (all .mp3 files will be played, regardless of
being in a specific folder. In directory mode, the system will only play
the .mp3 files in the current folder.
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2
.mp3
2.mp3
3.mp3
34.mp3
64.mp3
7.mp3
.doc
.ppt
.xls
5.mp3
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