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To listen to a CD
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To set discs1. Press the PWR switch (3) to turn the audio system ON and
OFF. The system turns on in the last mode used.
2. Insert the disc with the label facing up.
When a disc is inserted, the CD player will begin playing
even if the radio is being used. The CD player will also
begin playing when the CD button (2) is pressed with a
disc set in the CD player or in the disc loading slot (12),
even if the radio is being used.NOTE

For information concerning the adjustment of volume and
tone, refer to “To adjust the volume” on page 5-30 and
“To adjust the tone” on page 5-30.


For information concerning the handing of the compact
discs, refer to “Handling of compact discs” on page 5-94.
To eject discsWhen the eject button (11) is pressed, the disc automatically
stops and is ejected. The system automatically switches to
radio mode.NOTE

If you do not remove an ejected disc before 15 seconds
have elapsed, the disc will be reloaded.
To listen to a music CDPush the CD button (2) if the discs are already in the CD
player. The audio system will enter CD mode and start play-
back. The track number and the playing-time will appear on the
display. The discs in the unit will be played consecutively and
continuously.
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To listen to an MP3 CDThis CD player allows you to play MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-
3) files recorded on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs (recordable CDs), and
CD-RWs (rewritable CDs) in ISO9660 Level 1/ Level 2, Joliet,
and Romeo formats. Each disc may have a maximum of 16
trees, 100 folders and 255 files. During MP3 playback, the unit
can display ID3 tag information. For information concerning
ID3 tag, refer to “CD text and MP3 title display” on page 5-54.
Push the CD button (2) if a disc is already in the CD player.
The display shows “READING”, then playback begins. The
folder number, the track number, the playing-time, and “MP3”
indicator will appear on the display.
NOTE

While listening to a disc on which CD-DA (CD-Digital
Audio) and MP3 files have both been recorded, you can
switch between reading of the CD-DA, reading of the
MP3 files, and the external audio input mode by pressing
the CD button for 2 seconds or longer (until you hear a
beep).


With a disc that contains both CD-DA and MP3 files, the
CD-DA files are automatically played first.


The playback sound quality differs depending on the
encoding software and the bit rate. For details, refer to the
user manual of your encoding software.


Depending on file/folder configurations on a disc, it may
take some time before playback starts.


MP3 encode software and writing software are not sup-
plied with this CD player.


You may encounter trouble in playing an MP3 or display-
ing the information of MP3 files recorded with certain
writing software or CD recorders (CD-R/RW drivers).


If you record too many folders or files other than MP3
onto a disc, it may take some time before playback starts.


This unit does not record MP3 files.


For information concerning CD-Rs/RWs, refer to “Notes
on CD-Rs/RWs” on page 5-96.
CAUTION
!

Attempting to play a file not in the MP3 format
which has the “.mp3” file name may produce noise
from the speakers and speaker damage, and can
damage your hearing.
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To select a desired folder (MP3 CDs only)You can select your desired folder by turning the FOLDER
switch (13).
Folder up
Turn the FOLDER switch (13) clockwise until the desired
folder number appears on the display.
Folder down
Turn the FOLDER switch (13) counterclockwise until the
desired folder number appears on the display.
To select a desired trackYou can select your desired track by using the TRACK button
(14).
Track up
Press the side of the TRACK button (14) repeatedly until
the desired track number appears on the display.
When listening to a MP3 CD, keep pressing the button to con-
tinue to move up tracks.
Track down
Press the side of the TRACK button (14) repeatedly until
the desired track number appears on the display.
When listening to a MP3 CD, keep pressing the button to con-
tinue to move down tracks.NOTE

Pressing the side of the TRACK button (14) once dur-
ing the song will cause the player to restart playback from
the beginning of the song.
To repeat a trackTo repeat a track
Press the RPT button (6) briefly while the track is playing.
“RPT” will appear on the display. To exit the repeat mode,
press the RPT button again.
To repeat songs in the same folder (MP3 CDs only)
While a song is playing, press the RPT button (6) for 2 seconds
or longer (until you hear a beep). “D-RPT” will appear on the
display. The player will repeat all the songs in the same folder
that contains the song currently playing. To exit the repeat
mode, briefly press the RPT button again.
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Random playback for all folders on a disc (MP3 CDs only)
Press the RDM button (7) for 2 seconds or longer (until you
hear a beep). “D-RDM” will appear on the display. Tracks
from all the folders on the currently selected disc will be
played in a random sequence. To exit the random mode, briefly
press the RDM button again.NOTE

With a disc that contains both CD-DA and MP3 files, the
random mode causes only files of the same format (CD-
DA only or MP3 files only) to be played in a random
sequence.
To find the start of each track on a disc for playbackPress the SCAN button (10). “SCAN” will appear on the dis-
play and the autochanger will play back the first 10 seconds of
each track on the selected disc.
The track number will blink while the scan mode is selected.
To stop the scan mode, press the SCAN button again.NOTE

Once all tracks on the disc have been scanned, playback
of the disc will restart from the beginning of the track that
was playing when scanning started.


The scan mode will be canceled when radio or CD opera-
tion is selected.


With a disc that contains both CD-DA and MP3 files, the
scan mode causes only files of the same format (CD-DA
only or MP3 files only) to be played.
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ID3 tag information
The CD player can display ID3 tag information for files that
have been recorded with ID3 tag information.
1. Press the DISP button (5) for 2 seconds or longer to
switch to the ID3 tag information. “TAG” indicator will
appear on the display.
2. Press the DISP button (5) repeatedly to make selections in
the following sequence: album name → track name →
artist name → normal display mode.NOTE

To return from ID3 tag information to the folder name,
press the DISP button (5) again for 2 seconds or longer.


When there is no title information to be displayed, the dis-
play shows “NO TITLE”.


The display can show up to 12 characters. If a folder
name, track name, or item of ID3 tag information has
more than 12 characters, press the PAGE button (4) to
view the next 12 characters.


Folder names and track names can each be displayed up to
a length of 32 characters. Items of ID3 tag information
can each be displayed up to a length of 30 characters.


Characters that the CD player cannot display are shown as
“”.
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with 6
CD autochanger (RBDS and MP3 compati-
ble)
(if so equipped)
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The audio system can only be used when the ignition switch is
in the “ON” or “ACC” position.NOTE

To listen to the audio system while the engine is not run-
ning, turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” position.
If the ignition switch is left in the “ACC” position, the
accessory power will automatically turn off after a certain
period of time and you will no longer be able to use the
audio system. The accessory power comes on again if the
ignition switch is turned from the “ACC” position. Refer
to “ACC power auto-cutout function” on page 3-82.


If a cellular phone is used inside the vehicle, it may create
noise in the audio equipment. This does not mean that
anything is wrong with your audio equipment. In such a
case, use the cellular phone at a place as far as possible
from the audio equipment.


If foreign objects or water get into the audio equipment, or
if smoke or a strange odor comes from it, immediately
turn off the audio system and have it checked at an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice. Never try to repair it yourself. Avoid using the
audio system until it is inspected by a qualified person.


If the audio system is damaged by foreign objects, water,
or fire, have the system checked by a qualified Mitsubishi
Motors technician.
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To adjust the volume
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Turn the VOL knob (2) clockwise to increase the volume;
counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
The status will be displayed in the display (3).NOTE

The volume control mode will shut off automatically if
either the radio or CD is selected, or if no adjustment is
made within about 2 seconds.
To adjust the tone
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1. Press the SOUND switch (4) repeatedly to select the tone
or balance control to change. The order is: SUB PUNCH
→ TYPE → FIELD → BASS → MID → TREBLE →
FA D E R → BALANCE → Audio adjust mode OFF.NOTE

SUB PUNCH can be adjusted only on vehicles equipped
with a premium sound system.
On other vehicles, pressing the SOUND switch (4) will
display TYPE first.
QUICK ACCESS MODE
To access the sound customization features quickly, push
and hold the SOUND switch (4), then turn the switch
clockwise or counterclockwise to access your desired
sound customization setting. Release the switch to adjust
the setting.
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BALANCE (Left/Right balance control)To balance the volume from the L (left) and the R (right)
speakers.NOTE

When set to “0”, it will beep.


When PUNCH LEVEL, MUSIC TYPE or SOUND
FIELD is changed, the sound will cut out briefly, but this
does not indicate a malfunction.


The audio adjust mode will automatically shut off when
either the radio or CD is selected, or if no adjustment is
made within about 10 seconds.


If the SOUND switch (4) is pushed and held for more than
2 seconds during the audio adjust mode, it will change to
“Hold” mode. The selected audio mode will be held until
the SOUND switch (4) is pushed for more than 2 seconds
again.
Speed Compensated Volume function
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Speed Compensated Volume function is a feature that automat-
ically adjusts the VOLUME, BASS, MIDDLE, and TREBLE
settings in accordance with the vehicle speed. It is possible to
turn this function ON-OFF using the following methods:
1. If you are presently pushing the SOUND switch (4) and
making a tone adjustment, finish making the tone adjust-
ment.2. Push the SOUND switch (4) for at least about 2 seconds.
The system will switch to MENU mode and the characters
“SCV ON” will be shown on the display.
NOTE

When you enter the MENU mode while listening to satel-
lite radio (if so equipped), “SKIP SETTING” will be
shown on the display and you will enter the satellite radio
setting mode. Every time you press the SOUND switch
(4), the display will change in the following order: “SKIP
SETTING” → “LOCK SETTING” → “SCV ON.” Press
the SOUND switch (4) until “SCV ON” is shown on the
display, to switch to the setting mode for the Speed Com-
pensated Volume function.
3. Turn the SOUND switch (4) clockwise to the turn the
function ON. Turn it counterclockwise to turn the function
OFF.
NOTE

The factory setting for the Speed Compensated Volume
function is ON.


The MENU mode will automatically shut off when either
the radio or CD is selected or the user does not move any
of the switches for 10 seconds.
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To listen to the radio
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1. Press the PWR switch (2) to turn the audio system ON and
OFF. The system turns on in the last mode used.
Press the RADIO button (1) to turn ON the radio.
2. Press the RADIO button (1) to select the desired band
(AM/FM1/FM2).
3. Press the SEEK button (5 or 6) to tune to a station, or
press one of the Memory select buttons (10) to recall a sta-
tion memorized for that button.
Refer to “Automatic tuning”, “Manual tuning” or “To
enter frequencies into the memory”.Automatic tuningAfter pressing the SEEK button (5 or 6), a receivable station
will be automatically selected and reception of the station will
begin.
SCAN function
Press the SCAN button (9). The radio will tune consecutively
to each available station for about 5 seconds per station. If you
want to stop scanning, press the SCAN button again.
The frequency display of the current station flashes once per
second during SCAN.Manual tuningThe frequency changes every time the TUNE switch (7) is
turned.
Turn the switch to select the desired station.To enter frequencies into the memoryAs many as 6 AM and 12 FM stations can be entered into the
memory.To store a frequency in the memory, follow these steps:
1. Press the SEEK button (5 or 6), or turn the TUNE switch
(7) to tune to the frequency you wish to keep in the mem-
ory.
2. Press one of the Memory select buttons (10) until it beeps.
The sound will be momentarily interrupted while the fre-
quency is being entered into the memory. The number of
the button matching the entry in the memory as well as the
frequency are displayed.
3. To recall a frequency that has been saved in memory,
press the corresponding button briefly for no longer than
about 1 second.
NOTE

Disconnecting the battery cables erases all the radio sta-
tion settings stored in the memory.
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