2012 TOYOTA AVALON audio

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Audio system type
With navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should
refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Without navig ation system
Type A: CD player with changer and AM/FM radio

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Type B: CD player and AM/FM radio (with CD changer control-
ler)
TitlePage
Using the radioP. 243
Using the CD playerP. 251
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs P. 259
Operating an iPodP. 267
Operating a USB memoryP. 274
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 282
Using the AUX portP. 285
Using the steering switchesP. 286

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Language settings
The language used for all voice guidance, voice recognition and mes-
sages may be changed. Press .
Press that corresponds to “MORE”.
Press that corresponds to “LANG”.
Press that corresponds to the desired language.
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
“ENG” (English) or “ESP” (Spanish)
For vehicles sold in Canada
“ENG” (English) or “FRAN” (French)
■ 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 syste\
m is
operating.
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CAUTION
■For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
●Part 15 of the FCC Rules
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 disas-
semble 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 expo-
sure.
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary with the engine o\
ff.
■ To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.

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Using the radio
Selecting the preset station pagesDisplaying text
messages
AM/FM/SAT mode button Changing the category
(SAT mode)
Station selector
Power Volume Adjusting the frequency (AM, FM mode) or channel (SAT mode)
Scanning for receivable stations
Muting the sound
Seeking the frequency

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Setting station presets (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
Search for desired stations by turning or pressing “ ”
or “ ” on .
Press and hold the button (one of ) the station is to be
set to, and you hear a beep.
Each preset page may contain AM, FM, or XM radio station presets.
Pressing will change between AM, FM, and XM modes but
will not change the preset page display. Press to change
the presets page. There are a total of 6 pages.
The number of preset pages can be customized from 1 to 6.
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Scanning radio stations (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
■ Scanning the preset radio stations
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
Preset stations will be played for a few seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press once again.
■ Scanning all radio stations within range
Press .
All the stations with reception will be played for a few seconds
each.
When the desired station is reached, press once again.
■ Displaying radio text me ssages (FM mode only)
When a new radio text message is received, “MSG” is shown on
the display. To display the message, press .
If the text continues past the end of the display, “ ” is displayed. Press
and hold until you hear a beep.
Text messages are not displayed while driving.
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XM® Satellite Radio (if equipped)
■ Receiving XM
® Satellite Radio
Press .
The display changes as follows each time the button is pressed.
“AM”  “FM”  “SAT”
Turn to select a desired channel from all the catego-
ries or press “ ” or “ ” on to select a desired channel in
the current category.
■ Presetting XM
® Satellite Radio channels
Select the desired channel. Press an d hold the button (from one of
) until you hear a beep.
Each time is pressed, station pages are changed. There are a
total of 6 pages.
■ Changing the channel category
Press “ ” or “ ” on .
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