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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 OFFNOTE
SUB PUNCH can be adjusted only on vehicles with a pre-
mium 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 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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To listen to the SIRIUS satellite 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
(SAT1/SAT2/SAT3/SAT4). Each time you push the but-
ton, the display will change in the following order:
AM→FM1→FM2→SAT1→SAT2→SAT3→SAT4.
Once the display shows “SIRIUS,” satellite radio recep-
tion will begin.Category selection1. Pressing the PTY button (8) will cause the category of the
channel that is currently being received to be displayed for
around 2 seconds.
2. If the TUNE/SOUND switch (7) is turned, the system will
change to the Category selection mode, the current cate-
gory will be shown in the display, and the PTY indicator
(12) will light up.
3. Turning the TUNE/SOUND switch (7) while in the cate-
gory selection mode, the next category will be shown.NOTE
Selecting a different category will not change the channel.
During category selection, the original channel will con-
tinue to be received. Use a channel selection button (5 or
6) to change the channel.

If you do not use the satellite radio again before 15 sec-
onds have elapsed, the category selection mode will be
canceled. (The PTY indicator (12) will go out.)
Pressing the PTY button (8) while in the category selec-
tion mode will cause the current channel to be displayed
for around 2 seconds.
Channel selectionYou can select a channel by pressing a channel selection button
(5 or 6).NOTE
While in the category selection mode, only channels in the
category can be selected.Scan function1. Pressing the SCAN button (9) will cause the satellite radio
to tune consecutively to each available channel for about 7
seconds per channel.
2. To stop the scan mode, press the SCAN button (9) again.NOTE
While in the category selection mode, only channels in the
category can be scanned.
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To skip a desired channelYou can set any channel to be skipped during channel selec-
tion.
1. Select the channel that you want to skip.
2. Press the TUNE/SOUND switch (7) for about 2 seconds
or longer to enter the MENU mode. Then select the SKIP
setting mode.
3. In the SKIP setting mode, turn the TUNE/SOUND switch
(7) and select “SKIP CH.”
4. Press the TUNE/SOUND switch (7). “STORED” will be
shown for 2 seconds and then the channel that is currently
being received will be set to be skipped.
5. After the skip setting is made, the radio will tune into the
next channel after the channel that was set to be skipped.
If you want to this channel to be skipped as well, press the
TUNE/SOUND switch (7) again.NOTE
The channel that was set to be skipped will be skipped
automatically during channel selection.

Channels that are stored in the preset memory can also be
set to be skipped. When the corresponding memory select
button (10) is pushed to call up the channel, “SKIP
CHANNEL” will appear on the display and the audio will
be muted.
To cancel skip settingsYou can cancel skip settings on channels.
1. Press the TUNE/SOUND switch (7) for about 2 seconds
or longer to enter the MENU mode. Then select the SKIP
setting mode.
2. In the SKIP setting mode, turn the TUNE/SOUND switch
(7) and select “UNSKIP ALL.”
3. Press the TUNE/SOUND switch (7). “STORED” will be
shown for 2 seconds and then skip settings on all channels
will be cancelled. After you cancel the setting, the satellite
radio will return to the SKIP setting mode. (The display
will show “SKIP SETTING.”)To lock a desired channelYou can lock any channel of your choice.
1. Select the channel that you want to lock.
2. Press the TUNE/SOUND switch (7) for about 2 seconds
or longer to enter the MENU mode. Then select the
LOCK setting mode.
3. In the LOCK setting mode, turn the TUNE/SOUND
switch (7) and select “LOCK CH.”
4. Press the TUNE/SOUND switch (7). “LOCKED” will be
displayed for 2 seconds and then the channel that is cur-
rently being received will be locked. The satellite radio
then returns to the LOCK setting mode.NOTE
If you attempt to select a locked channel, the display will
show “LOCKED” or “PARENTAL LOCK.”

Channels that are stored in the preset memory can also be
locked.
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7. “STORED” will be displayed for 2 seconds, the code will
be changed and the satellite radio will return to the LOCK
setting mode.NOTE
The SKIP settings, LOCK settings and lock cancellation
code are stored in memory. Disconnecting the battery
cable will erase these settings.
(The lock cancellation code will reset to the default fac-
tory setting: “1111.”)To reset the lock cancellation codeIn case you forget the code, it is possible to reset the code to the
factory setting (1111).
1. With the audio power OFF, press the PWR switch (2) and
the TUNE/SOUND switch (7) at the same time.
The display will show “CODE INITIAL.”
2. Press the TUNE/SOUND switch (7). “YES” will be dis-
played. To reset the code, press the TUNE/SOUND
switch (7) again. “STORED” will be shown for 2 seconds
and the code will be reset.
If you do not want to reset the code, turn the
TUNE/SOUND switch (7) to display “CANCEL” and
then press the TUNE/SOUND switch (7) again.
Text messageYou can change what is shown on the display when the satellite
radio tunes into a channel.
Press the DISP button (4) repeatedly to change to your desired
display mode. The order is: Channel Number + Channel Name
→ Category Name → Artist Name → Song Title → Composer
NameNOTE
Category name can also displayed by pressing the PTY
button (8).

The display can show up to 12 characters. If there are
more than 12 characters, press the PAGE button (3) to
view the next 12 characters.
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To listen to a CD
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The compact disc (CD) can be loaded or ejected by pressing
the LOAD button (5) or the eject button (15) even if the audio
system power is OFF.
1. Press the PWR switch (3) to turn the audio system ON and
OFF. The system turns on in the last mode used.
2. Press the CD button (2) to enter CD mode. The
autochanger will start playback if the CD is already in the
autochanger.
3. To stop the CD, turn off the power by pressing the PWR
switch (3) or change over to radio mode by pressing the
RADIO button (1), or eject the disc by pressing the eject
button (15).NOTE
For information concerning the adjustment of volume and
tone, refer to “To adjust the volume” on page 5-83 and
“To adjust the tone” on page 5-83.

As many as 6 CDs can be inserted into the CD
autochanger.

For information concerning the handing of the compact
discs, refer to “Handling of compact discs” on page 5-145.
To set discsTo set a single disc
1. Press the LOAD button (5) briefly.
2. The autochanger will show “WAIT” on the display and
start making itself ready for disc loading.
3. When the autochanger is ready for disc loading, the
LOAD indicator (4) will illuminate and the display will
show “LOAD DISC No. (1-6)”.
4. When a disc is inserted into the CD slot, the disc will
begin to play.NOTE
If there are multiple empty slots, you can select your
desired slot by pressing the DISC buttons (12 or 13).

If you do not insert a disc for about 15 seconds after the
autochanger starts standing by for loading, the loading
standby mode will be canceled.
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To listen to an MP3 CDThis autochanger 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 infor-
mation concerning ID3 tag, refer to “CD text and MP3 title dis-
play” on page 5-109.
Push the CD button (2) if the discs are already in the
autochanger.
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).
For information on the external audio input, refer to “To
use the external audio input function” on page 5-132.

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 unit.

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 5-147.
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