2012 TOYOTA AVALON bluetooth

SECTION 6
AUDIO SYSTEM
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AUDIO SYSTEM
Quick reference 142 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 Using your audio system 143
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Some basics 143 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Radio operation 150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\

CD changer operation 161 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bluetooth  audio operation 173 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
USB memory/iPod operation 181 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Audio remote controls (steering switches) 189 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Audio system operating hints 190 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Operations such as selecting a preset station and adjusting the sound balance are c\
ar-
ried out on the touch screen. To display the audio screen, push the “AUDIO” button.
1Function menu display screen
To control the radio, CD changer,
Bluetooth audio player, AUX or USB
memory/iPod, touch the touch −
screen buttons. For details, see page
145.
2Function menu tab
To control the radio, CD changer,
Bluetooth  audio player , AUX or
USB memory/iPod, touch the touch−
screen tabs. For details, see page
145.
3“SEEK/TRACK” button
Push “” or “” button to seek up
or down for a station, or to access a
desired track, file. For details, see
pages 152, 157, 165, 169, 179 and
185.
4“TUNE/FILE” knob
Turn this knob to move the station
band and files up or down. For de-
tails, see pages 151, 156, 169 and
185.
Quick reference

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5“” button
Push this button to display the
“Load·Eject” screen or close the dis-
play. For details, see page 161.
6“AUDIO” button
Push this button to display the audio
control screen. For details, see page
145.
7“PWR/VOL” knob
Push this knob to turn the audio sys-
tem on and off, and turn it to adjust the
volume. For details, see page 145.
8“AUX” button
Push this button to turn the
Bluetooth  audio player, AUX or USB
memory/iPod on. For details, see
pages 145, 150, 178 and 181.
9“CD” button
Push this button to play a CD. For de-
tails, see pages 145 and 164.
10“SAT” button
Push this button to choose a SAT sta-
tion. For details, see pages 145 and
156.
11“FM” button
Push this button to choose an FM sta-
tion. Each time this button is pushed,
the mode switches between FM1 and
FM2. For details, see pages 145 and
150.
12“AM” button
Push this button to choose an AM sta-
tion. For details, see pages 145 and
150. This section describes some of the basic
features of your audio system. Some in-
formation may not
pertain to your system.
Vehicles with smart key system —
Your audio system works when the “EN-
GINE START STOP” switch is turned to
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key system —
Your audio system works when the engine
switch is turned to the “ACC” or “ON” posi-
tion.
CAUTION
For vehicles sold in U.S.A. and Cana-
da:
Part 15 of the FCC Rules
FCC Warning:
Changes or modifications in
construction not expressly approved
by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user’s author-
ity to operate the equipment. Radio
frequency exposure. This device is
approved for Mobile Application only
and, to comply with applicable FCC
radio frequency exposure regula-
tions, must be used with a distance of
at least 7.9 in. (20 cm) between the an-
tenna and the body of any person at
all time during use.
Using your audio system —
— Some basics

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The touchscreen buttons for radio, CD
changer, Bluetooth  audio player, AUX
and USB memory/iPod operation are
displayed on the function touch
screen button display screen when the
audio control mode is selected. Touch
them lightly and directly on the screen.
Touch the tab to select the desired mode
when the audio control mode is selected.
The selected switch is highlighted.
INFORMATION
 If the system does not respond to
a touch of a touchscreen button,
move your finger away from the
screen and then touch it again.
 You cannot operate dimmed
touchscreen buttons.
 Wipe off fingerprints using a glass
cleaning cloth. Do not use chemi-
cal cleaners to clean the touch
screen.

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(g) If the player malfunctions
If “CD Error” appears on the screen, audio
signals of the disc cannot be read or the
system has trouble. Push the “CD” button
once again.
If the changer does not operate, check that
the disc surface is not soiled or damaged.
If the disc is O.K., the temperature of the
changer’s internal mechanism may be
raised because of high external tempera-
ture. Remove the disc from the changer to
cool it.
If the changer still does not operate, have
it checked by your dealer.
If an MP3/WMA disc contains CD −DA
files, only CD−DA files are played. If an
MP3/WMA disc contains files other than
CD−DA, only MP3/WMA files are played. The Bluetooth
audio system enables
users to enjoy music played on a porta-
ble player from the vehicle speaker via
wireless communication.
This audio system supports
Bluetooth , a wireless data system
capable of playing portable audio
music without cables. If your portable
player does not support Bluetooth ,
the Bluetooth audio system will not
function.
— Bluetooth audio
operation

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INFORMATION
Portable players must correspond to
the following specifications in order
to be connected to the Bluetooth au-
dio system. However, please note
that some functions may be limited
depending on the type of portable
player.
 Bluetooth  Specification
Ver.1.1 or higher
(Recommended: Ver.2.0+EDR or
higher)
 Profile
 A2DP (Advanced Audio Dis-
tribution Profile) Ver.1.0 or
higher
 AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote
Control Profile) Ver.1.0 or higher
(Recommended: Ver.1.3 or
higher)
Please go to “http://www.toyota.
com/” to find approved Bluetooth 
phones for this system.
Bluetooth is a trademark owned by
Bluetooth SIG. Inc.
CAUTION
Do not operate the player’s controls
or connect to the Bluetooth  audio
system while driving.
NOTICE
Do not leave your portable player in
the car. In particular, high tempera-
tures inside the vehicle may damage
the portable player.
INFORMATION
 In the following conditions, the
system may not function.
 The portable player is turned off.
 The portable player is not con-
nected.
 The portable player has a low bat-
tery.
 It may take time, the phone con-
nection is carried out during
Bluetooth  audio play.

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1Indicates the condition of the
Bluetooth connection.
“Blue” indicates an excellent connection
to Bluetooth .
“Yellow” indicates a bad connection to
Bluetooth , resulting in possible deteriora-
tion of audio quality.
: No connection to Bluetooth .
2Indicates the amount of battery
charge left.
Empty Full
Remaining charge is not displayed while
the Bluetooth is connecting.
The amount left does not always corre-
spond with the one of your portable player.
This system doesn’t have a charging func-
tion. An antenna for the Bluetooth
connection is built in to the display. The
indication of the Bluetooth
connection may turn yellow and the
system
may not function when you use
the Bluetooth portable player in the
following conditions.
Your portable player is hiding behind
from the display (behind the seat or in
the glove box or console box).
Your portable player touches or is cov-
ered with metal materials.
Leave the Bluetooth  portable player in a
place where the “Blue” indication is dis-
played.
The portable player information is regis-
tered when the Bluetooth audio system is
connected. When you release possession
of your vehicle, remove your portable play-
er. (See “(a) Removing a Bluetooth  au-
dio” on page 268.)

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FCC ID : HYQDNNS025
Type : DNNS025
IC : 1551ADNNS025 Canada 310
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and RSS −210. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions :
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, in-
cluding interference that may cause un-
desired operation.
CAUTION
FCC WARNING: Changes or modifi-
cations not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to op-
erate the equipment.
CAUTION: Radio Frequency Radi-
ation Exposure
This equipment complies with FCC/
IC radiation exposure limits set forth
for uncontrolled equipment and
meets the FCC radio frequency (RF)
Exposure Guidelines in Supplement
C to OET65 and RSS102 of the IC ra-
dio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.
This equipment has very low levels of
RF energy that it deemed to comply
without maximum permissive expo-
sure evaluation (MPE). But it is desir-
able that it should be installed and
operated with at least 20 cm and more
between the radiator and person’s
body (excluding extremities: hands,
wrists, feet and ankles).
Colocation: This transmitter must
not be colocated or operated in con-
junction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
(a) Connecting Bluetooth audio play-
er
To use the Bluetooth audio system,
you need to enter your portable player
into the system. Once you have
registered it, you can enjoy your music
on the vehicle’s audio system. (See “—
Setting Bluetooth audio” on page
267.)
For the operation procedure for the
portable player, see the instruction
manual that comes with it.
When the connection method is
“From Vehicle”.
When the auto connection is on
Vehicles with smart key system —
When the portable player is stand-
by for the connection, it will be au-
tomatically connected whenever
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch is in either ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key
system —
When the portable player is stand-
by for the connection, it will be au-
tomatically connected whenever
the engine switch is in either
“ACC” or “ON” position.
When the auto connection is off
Manually connect the portable
player in accordance with the fol-
lowing procedure.