2012 TOYOTA AVALON Owners Manual

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CAUTION
■
While driving
Do not connect USB memory or operate the controls.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to USB memory
●Do not leave USB memory in the vehicle. The temperature inside the vehi-
cle may become high, resulting in damage to the player.
● Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the USB memory
while it is connected as this may damage the USB memory or its terminal.
● Do not insert foreign objects into the port as this may damage the USB
memory or its terminal.

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Optimal use of the audio system
Using the audio control function■ Changing modes
Press .
Press that corresponds to the desired mode.
“BASS”, “MID” (type A only), “TREB”, “FADE” or “BAL”
Selector buttonsAdjusting the sound quality
Menu button
Power Volume
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Adjusting sound quality
Turning adjusts the level.
*: The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each audio mode.
Mode
displayedSound quality modeLevelTurn to the leftTurn to the right
BASS Bass
*-5 to 5
Low High
MID Mid-range
*
(type A only) -5 to 5
TREB Treble
*-5 to 5
FA D E Front/rear
volume balance F7 to R7 Shift to rear Shift to front
BAL Left/right
volume balance L7 to R7 Shift to left Shift to right

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■Adjusting the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
Press .
Press that corresponds to “MORE”.
Press that corresponds to “ASL”.
Press that corresponds to the desired mode.
Type A: “ON” or “OFF”
ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to vehi-
cle speed.
Type B: “LOW”, “MID”, “HIGH” or “OFF”
■ Setting the number of preset pages
The number of preset pages desired c an be set from 1 to 6. The initial
setting is 6 pages.
Press .
Press that corresponds to “MORE”.
Press that corresponds to “PRESET”.
Press that corresponds to the desired number of preset
pages.
This menu may also be reached directly by pressing and holding .
■Language settings
P. 2 4 1
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Using the AUX port
■Operating portable audio devices connected to the audio system
The volume can be adjusted using the vehicle’s audio controls. All other
adjustments must be made on the portable audio device itself.
This port can be used to connect a portable audio device and listen
to it using the vehicle’s speakers.
Open the cover and connect the portable audio device.
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Using the steering switches
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the
steering wheel.
Increases/decreases vol-
ume
Radio mode: Selects radio stations
CD mode: Selects tracks files
(MP3 and WMA) and
discs
iPod mode: Selects a song
USB memory mode: Selects a file and folder
Bluetooth
® audio mode:
Selects a track and
album
Turns the power on, selects
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Turning on the power
Press when the audio system is turned off.
The audio system can be turned off by holding the switch down until you
hear a beep.
Changing the audio source
Press when the audio system is turned on. The audio source
changes as follows each time the bu tton is pressed. If a CD is not
inserted, that mode will be skipped.
FM SAT CD CD changer (type A only) USB/iPod

AUX Bluetooth
® audio AM
Adjusting the volume
Press “+” on to increase the vo lume and “-” to decrease the
volume.
Press and hold the switch to continue increasing or decreasing the vol-
ume.
Selecting a radio station
Press to select the radio mode.
Press “” or “ ” on to select a preset station.
To scan for receivable stations, press and hold the switch until you
hear a beep.
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Selecting a track/file or songPress to select the CD, iPod, USB memory or
Bluetooth
® audio mode.
Press “ ” or “ ” on to select the desired track/file or
folder.
Selecting a folder or album
Press to select the CD, USB memory or Bluetooth
®
audio mode.
Press and hold “” or “ ” on until you hear a beep.
Selecting a disc in the CD player (type A only)
Press to select the CD mode.
Press and hold “ ” or “ ” on until you hear a beep.
CAUTION
■ To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
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