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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 system is operating.
CAUTION
■For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. and Canada
●Pa r t 1 5 o f t h e FCC Ru l e s
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 disassemble 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 exposure.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary with the engine off.
■To avoid damaging the audio/video system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.
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Using the radio
Audio control screen display button
Po we r Vo l u m e Seek frequency Preset tuning
Adjust the
frequency
(AM, FM mode) or
channel (SAT mode)
AM ⋅FM/SAT mode buttons Preset stations
Setting the sound
( → P. 3 2 6 )
Scan for
receivable stations
Tr a f f i c
information
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Setting station presets (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
Search for desired stations by turning
or pressing
∧ or ∨ on .
Touch and hold one of the preset stations (1 - 6) until you hear a
beep.
Scanning radio stations (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
■ Scanning the preset radio stations
Touch “SCAN” on the screen until “P ⋅SCAN” appears.
Preset stations will be played for a few seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, touch “SCAN” once again.
■ Scanning all radio stations within range
Touch “SCAN” on the screen.
“SCAN” appears on the screen and all stations with reception will be
played for a few seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, touch “SCAN” once again.
STEP1
STEP2
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RDS (Radio Data System)This feature allows your radio to receive station identification information
and program information (classical, jazz, etc.) from radio stations which
broadcast this information.
■ Receiving RDS broadcasts
Touch “ Type” or “Type ” on the
screen.
The program type changes as follows each time the switch is touched.
● “ROCK”
● “MISC” (Miscellaneous)
● “INFORM” (Information)
● “EASYLIS” (Easy listening)
● “CLS/JAZZ” (Classical music and Jazz)
● “R & B” (Rhythm and Blues)
● “RELIGION”
● “ALART” (Emergency messages)
When a program is set, “Type Seek” appears.
STEP1
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Touch “Type Seek” on the screen.
The radio seeks or scans for stations by the relevant program type.
If no radio station of that type is found, “Nothing” appears on the screen.
■Displaying radio text messages
If “Message” appears on the screen, a text message may be displayed.
■ Traffic announcement
Touch “Traffic” on the screen.
“Traf. Seek” appears on the display,
and the radio will start seeking any
station broadcasting traffic pro-
gram information.
If no traffic program station is
found, “Nothing” appears on the
display.
STEP2
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XM® Satellite Radio (if equipped)
■ Receiving XM
® Satellite Radio
Press or touch “SAT” tab on
the screen.
The display changes as follows
each time the switch is pressed.
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.
■ Presetting XM
® Satellite Radio channels
Select the desired channel. Touch one of the preset stations (1 - 6) and
hold it until you hear a beep.
■ Changing the channel category
Touch “ Type” or “Type ” on the screen.
STEP1
STEP2
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■Scanning XM® Satellite Radio channels
● Scanning channels in the current category
Touch “SCAN” on the screen.
“SCAN” appears on the screen.
When the desired channel is reached, touch “SCAN” once
again.
● Scanning preset channels
Touch “SCAN” on the screen and hold it until you hear a
beep.
“P⋅SCAN” appears on the screen.
When the desired channel is reached, touch “SCAN” once
again.
■ Displaying the title and artist name
Touch “Text” on the screen.
The screen will display up to 16
characters.
Touch the switch once again to
return to the previous screen.
STEP1
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■When the 12 volt battery is disconnected
All preset stations are erased.
■Reception sensitivity
●Maintaining perfect radio reception at all times is difficult due to the continually
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 pro-
vide under a separate subscription. Availability is limited to the 48 contiguous
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 1-877-515-3987.
Canada-
Visit on the web at www.xmradio.ca
or call 1-877-515-3987.
●Radio ID
You will need the radio ID when activating XM
® service or reporting a prob-
lem. Select “CH000” using the dial, and the receiver’s 8-character ID
number will appear.
●Satellite tuner
The tuner supports only Audio Services (Music and Talk) and the accompany-
ing Text Information of XM
® Satellite Radio.
*: Terms and services provided by XM® Satellite Radio are subject to change with-
out notice.
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