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nRadio Reception
AM characteristics
AM signals bend around such things as
buildings or mountains and bounce off the
ionosphere. Therefore, they can reach
longer distances than FM signals. Because
of this, two stations may sometimes be
picked up on the same frequency at the
same time.
FM characteristics
An FM broadcast range is usually about 40–
50 km (25–30 miles) from the source.
Because of extra coding needed to break the
sound into two channels, stereo FM has
even less range than monaural (non-stereo)
FM. Signals from an FM transmitter are similar to
beams of light because they do not bend
around corners, but they do reflect.
Unlike AM signals, FM signals cannot travel
beyond the horizon. Therefore, FM stations
cannot be received at the great distances
possible with AM reception.
Atmospheric conditions can also affect FM
reception. High humidity will cause poor
reception. However, cloudy days may pro-
vide better reception than clear days.
Multipath noise
Since FM signals can be reflected by
obstructions, it is possible to receive both the
direct signal and the reflected signal at the
same time. This causes a slight delay in
reception and may be heard as a broken
sound or a distortion. This problem may also
be encountered when in close proximity to
the transmitter.
Operating Tips fo
r Audio system
Station 2
Station 1 Ionosphere
FM Station
40—50km
(25—30 miles)
AM wave
FM wave
FM wave
100—200 km (60—120 miles) Ionosphere
Reflected wave
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nOperating Tips for In-Dash CD
Changer
Condensation phenomenon
Immediately after turning on the heater
when the vehicle is cold, the CD or optical
components (prism and lens) in the In-dash
CD changer may become clouded with
condensation. At this time, the CD will eject
immediately when placed in the unit. A
clouded CD can be corrected simply by
wiping it with a soft cloth. Clouded optical
components will clear naturally in about an
hour. Wait for normal operation to return
before attempting to use the unit.
Handling the In-dash CD changer
The following precautions should be
observed.
l
Do not spill any liquid on the audio system.
l Do not insert any objects, other than CDs,
into the slot.
l The CD revolves at high speed within the
unit. Defective (cracked or badly bent) CDs
should never be used. l
Do not use non-conventional discs such as
heart-shaped, octagonal discs, etc. The
disc may not eject resulting in a
malfunction.
l If the memory portion of the CD is
transparent or translucent, do not use the
disc.
l A new CD may have rough edges on its
inner and outer perimeters. If a disc with
rough edges is used, proper setting will not
be possible and the In-dash CD changer
will not play the CD. In addition, the disc
may not eject resulting in a malfunction.
Remove the rough edges in advance by
using a ball-point pen or pencil as shown
below. To remove the rough edges, rub the
side of the pen or pencil against the inner
and outer perimeter of the CD.
l When driving over uneven surfaces,
the sound may jump.
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nOperating tips for MP3
l
This audio system handles MP3 files that
have been recorded on CD-R/CD-RW/CD-
ROMs. Discs that have been recorded
using the following formats can be played:
• ISO 9660 level 1
• ISO 9660 level 2
• Joliet extended format
• Romeo extended format
l This unit handles MP3 files conforming to
the MP3 format containing both header
frames and data frames.
l If a disc has both music data (CD-DA) and
MP3 files, playback of the two file types
differs depending on how the disc was
recorded.
l Packet written discs cannot be played on
this unit.
l This unit does not play CDs recorded
using MP3i (MP3 interactive), MP3 PRO
and RIFF MP3 formats. Specialized glossary
MP3
Abbreviation for “MPEG Audio Layer 3”.
A technical standard for audio compression
as decided by an ISO (International
Organization for Standardization) MPEG
working group.
Use of MP3 allows for audio data to be
compressed to approximately a tenth of the
source data size.
ISO 9660
An international standard for logical
formatting of CD-ROM files and folders.
It is divided into three separate levels based
on differences in file naming procedures,
data configuration and other characteristics.
Bit rate
Refers to the volume of data per second,
expressed in bps (bits per second).
Generally, the larger the number of the
transfer bit rate when compressing an MP3
file, the more information regarding musical
reproduction it carries, and therefore the
better the sound quality.
Packet writing
A general term for the method, similar to that
used for floppy discs or hard drives, of
recording the required file in a single
increment on a CD-R and similar.
NOTE
Supply of this product only conveys 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-generating) real
time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite,
cable and/or any other media),
broadcasting/streaming via the Internet,
intranets and/or other networks or in other
electronic content distribution systems,
such as pay-audio or audio-ondemand
applications. An independent license for
such use is required. For details, please
visit http://www.mp3licensing.com.
CAUTION
This unit can only play MP3 files that have
an MP3 file extension (.mp3) attached.
Do not attach an MP3 file extension to
any other type file as it could cause noise
to be emitted or a malfunction in the unit.

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nCD-TEXT
Music CDs are available in which separate
music data including album/title names,
music name, artist name, and other textual
information can be recorded. The data stan-
dard for recording textual information to
these kinds of music CDs is termed CD-
TEXT.
There are two regions of a CD where textual
information can be recorded which include
regions related to the entire CD (Attributes
recorded for the entire CD) and individual
track regions (Attributes recorded for individ-
ual tracks). As for this audio unit, textual information
(Album/artist information), which can be
recorded on individual track regions,
appears on the display. Textual information
(Artist and other information), which can be
recorded to regions related to the entire CD,
does not appear on the display.
Unless all the textual information is input in
one-byte characters, a dotted line (----) will
appear in place of the textual information,
even if one of the characters is not a one-
byte character (Two-byte character).
Album/artist information
CD-TEXT
01 Track (Track/artist information 1)
02 Track (Track/artist information 2)Textual information recording attributes for
the entire CD.
Textual information does not appear
on the display.
Textual information such
as "ABCDEFG" appears in
the display.
Textual information such
as "HIJKLMN" appears in
the display.
Textual information recording attributes for
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nPower ON/OFF
Switch the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position.
Press the POWER/VOLUME dial to turn the audio system on.
Press the POWER/VOLUME dial again to turn the audio system off.
Note
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the audio system on for a long
period of time when the engine is not running.
nVolume adjustment
To adjust the volume, turn the POWER/VOLUME dial.
Turn the POWER/VOLUME dial to the right to increase volume, to the left to decrease it.
nAudio sound adjustment
1.Press the SOURCE button.
2.Select the desired on-screen button corresponding to one of the following modes.
• on-screen button : Audio mode (AM band)
• on-screen button : Audio mode (FM band)
• on-screen button : Satellite radio
• on-screen button : CD mode
• , on-screen button : Image and Sound playback is possible using a portable audio player connected to an external input terminal.*
• on-screen button : iPod mode
• on-screen button : BT-Audio mode
Power/Volume/Sound Controls
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PUSHPOWERPUSHAUDIO
VOL
SOURCE
SCAN
SEEK
TRACK
MAP
DISP
MENU
VOICE RETURN
TUNE
POWER/VOLUME dial
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nAudioPilot®2
AudioPilot®2 automatically adjusts audio volume and sound quality in accordance with the
level of noise entering the vehicle interior while driving. When AudioPilot®2 is turned ON, the
system automatically calculates the conditions for optimum hearing of sound which may be
difficult to hear depending on exterior noise.
Each time the on-screen button is selected, the AudioPilot
®2 turns on and off.
on-screen button is highlighted when on-screen button is ON, and not
highlighted when OFF.
AudioPilot
®2 is a registered trademark of Bose Corporation.
nCenterpoint®
Centerpoint® offers you the experience of 5.1 channel surround sound in your vehicle even
with your conventional 2 channel sound.
Each time the on-screen button is selected, the Centerpoint
® turns on and off.
on-screen button is highlighted when on-screen button is ON, and not
highlighted when OFF.
If any source invalid with on-screen button is selected, on-screen button
is displayed in gray and cannot be switched.
Note
l Centerpoint® does not work with AM/FM/SIRIUS/AUX1.
l Centerpoint® operates only with a 2-channel stereo CD. Poor sound quality in the audio
signal playback could result from playing highly compressed audio such as MP3/WMA with
Centerpoint
® operating.
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If you continue to press and hold the button, the frequency will continue changing without
stopping.
nScan tuning
Press the SCAN button to automatically sample strong stations.
Scanning stops at each station for about 5 seconds. To hold a station, press the SCAN
button again during this interval.
nSwitching between FM1 and FM2
Press the on-screen button to switch between FM1 and FM2.
nPreset channel tuning
The 8 preset channels can be used to store 8 AM and 16 FM stations.
1.To set a channel first select AM, FM1, or FM2. Tune to the desired station.
2.Press the TUNE AUDIO dial.
3.Select any channel preset on-screen button for about 2 seconds until a beep sound is
heard. The selected preset channel number and station frequency will be displayed. The
station is now held in the memory.
4.Repeat this operation for the other stations and bands you want to store. To tune one in the memory, select AM, FM1, or FM2 and then press its channel preset button. The station
frequency and the channel number will be displayed.
nPTY(Program-type information) tuning (FM1, FM2 Only)
Station reception is possible after the station is selected from the desired category.
1.Press the and on-screen button, and select the desired category.
2.Press the on-screen button and search for stations which can be received in the
selected category.
3.Select the desired station.
Note
If the station in the selected category is not found, the search is finished.
nAuto memory tuning
This is especially useful when driving in an area where the local radio stations are not known.
Additional AM/FM stations can be stored without disturbing the previously set channels.
Select and hold the on-screen button for about 2 seconds until a beep sound is heard;
the system will automatically scan and temporarily store up to 8 stations with the strongest
frequencies in each selected band in that area.
nAudio Sound Adjustment
Refer to “Power/Volume/Sound Controls” ( page 82).

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nHow to Activate Satellite Radio
You must call SIRIUS to activate your service. Activation is free and takes only a few minutes.
SIRIUS service uses an ID code to identify your radio. This code is needed to activate SIRIUS
service, and report any problems.
To activate you SIRIUS radio tuner, call a SIRIUS customer service specialist at 1-888-539-
7474 or you can visit SIRIUS online at www.sirius.com
Please have the following information ready:
• SIRIUS ID (12-digit electronic serial no., or ESN)
• Valid credit card information (may not be required at initial sign-up)
Be sure you are parked outside with a clear view of open sky, you will be instructed to turn on
your radio (in SAT mode and tuned to channel 184). Activation typically takes only 2-5
minutes.
*ESN: Electronic Serial Number