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AudioPilot®2*4
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.
AudioPilot
®2 can be set on or off.
*4 AudioPilot®2 is a registered
trademark of Bose Corporation.
Centerpoint
®*5
Centerpoint®offers you the experience of
5.1-channel surround sound in your
vehicle even with your conventional 2-
channel stereo CDs. Centerpoint
®can be
set on or off.
*5 Centerpoint
®is a registered trademark
of Bose Corporation.
NOTE
lCenterpoint®operates optimally with a 2-
channel stereo CD. Audio files encoded
with high compression can be played,
however, they may result in poor sound
quality.
lCenterpoint®is available for 2-channel
stereo audio except for AM radio/FM radio/
AUX/Bluetooth® audio.
Sound setting reset
The settings for bass, treble, balance, and
fade can be returned to their initial
settings.
1. Touch the
on-screen button.
2. Touch the
on-screen button.
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qOperating the Radio
Audio button
Seek tuning
buttons
Manual tuning
dial
Radio ON
Press the audio button (
) and touch
the
on-screen tab.
Band selection
Touch the
on-screen tab to switch
the band as follows:
FM1→FM2→AM
NOTE
lis displayed when FM1 is selected,
is displayed when FM2 is
selected, and
is displayed when AM
is selected.
lIf the FM broadcast signal becomes weak,
reception automatically changes from
STEREO to MONO for reduced noise, and
the“STEREO”indicator will no longer
display.
Tuning
The radio has the following tuning
methods: Manual, Seek, Scan, Preset
channel, and Auto memory tuning. The
easiest way to tune stations is to set them
on preset channels.NOTE
If the power supply is interrupted (fuse blows
or the battery is disconnected), the preset
channels will be erased.
Manual tuning
Turning the manual tuning dial will
change the frequency higher or lower.
NOTE
When anbroadcast is being
received, a receivable multicast channel is also
received.
Seek tuning
Pressing the seek tuning button (
,)
will cause the tuner to seek a higher or
lower frequency automatically.
NOTE
lIf you continue to press and hold the seek
tuning button (
,) the frequency will
continue changing without stopping.
lWhen anbroadcast is being
received, a receivable multicast channel is
also received.
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Scan tuning
You can search for receivable radio
stations by touching the
on-screen
button.
Scanning stops at each station for about
five seconds.
Touch the
on-screen button one time
during reception to continue receiving a
broadcasting station.
Preset channel tuning
The six preset channels can be used to
store six AM and twelve FM stations.
1. To set a channel, first select AM, FM1,
or FM2. Tune to the desired station.
2. Press and hold any of the preset on-
screen buttons. The reception
frequency is programmed and
displayed on the preset button.
3. Repeat this operation for the other
stations and bands you want to store.
When receiving a programmed
frequency, select AM, FM1, or FM2
and touch the preset on-screen button.
NOTE
The programmed frequency is displayed on the
preset button.
Auto memory tuning
This is especially useful when driving in
an area where the local stations are
unknown. Additional AM/FM stations
can be stored without disturbing the
previously set channels.
1. Touch the
on-screen button. The
auto memory preset list is displayed
and the previously tuned frequency is
received.2. Touch the
on-screen button to
display the frequencies of up to ten
radio stations on the auto memory
preset list.
3. Touch the desired frequency.
NOTE
Touch theon-screen button during
auto memory tuning to return to the AM/FM
main screen.
Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS)
Radio text information display
A maximum of 64 characters of radio text
information sent from a broadcasting
station is displayed in the audio display.
NOTE
Radio text information is a function of FM
radio. Text information is not displayed in the
following:
lDuringreceptionlNot an RBDS broadcastlDuring HD receptionlRBDS broadcast, but radio text is not
transmitted from the radio station
Genre Seek
Some FM stations transmit Genre codes
(Program type like a Rock, News, and so
on). This code enables alternative stations
transmitting the same Genre code to be
found quickly. To select from the genre
list, touch the
on-screen button
while in the FM mode and the desired
Genre Seek.
(To scan for Genre Seek:)
1. Touch the genre type which you want
to select.
2. Touch the
,on-screen
button.
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89.3 is currently being received. With
Rock selected as the Genre, the radio
stations broadcasting Rock are at the
following frequencies.
98.3
*1, 98.7, 104.3*1, 107.1
*1 Radio stations with good reception
The frequency changes as follows each
time the Genre Seek on-screen button is
pressed.
89.3→98.3→104.3→98.3
NOTE
lOnly one Genre can be selected.lTouch theon-screen button to
return to the FM1 or FM2 main screen.
lIt may not be possible to receive any station
even if the Genre Seek function is used.
lIf a program in the selected genre is not
broadcast to a region, reception is not
possible even if the Genre Seek function is
used.
lThe Genre Seek function searches for genre
code (program type) which FM analog
broadcasts transmit.
specialty
programs (HD2-HD8) cannot be searched
because they are not FM analog
broadcasts.
lIf radio stations which are selected by
scanning using the Genre Seek function are
broadcasting stations, they are
changed from analog broadcasts to
broadcasts after a few seconds
if the reception conditions are good. The
genre is displayed after the switch,
however, the genre for FM analog
broadcasts may differ.
HD Radio
What is HD Radio™Technology and
how does it work?
HD Radio™Technology is the digital
evolution of analog AM/FM radio. Your
radio product has a special receiver which
allows it to receive digital broadcasts
(where available) in addition to the analog
broadcasts it already receives. Digital
broadcasts have better sound quality than
analog broadcasts as digital broadcasts
provide free, crystal clear audio. For more
information, and a guide to available radio
stations and programming, please visit
www.hdradio.com.
Benefits of HD Radio™Technology
(Information)
The song title, artist name and genre will
appear on the screen when available by
the radio station.
(Multicast)
On the FM radio frequency most digital
stations have“multiple”or supplemental
programs on each FM station.
Listening to HD Radio™Technology
If
turns on by selecting a radio
station which is an
broadcasting station, the analog broadcast
is switched to an
broadcast
automatically after a few seconds and then
received. For FM,
, and for AM,
is displayed, and theilluminates
in orange.
If the HD Radio broadcast is stopped and
changed to an analog broadcast, press
down
to turn off.
Multicast channel selection (FM)
Press
on-screen button to
switch to the multi-cast channel for the
displayed number.
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The number of multi-cast channels which
can be received differs depending on the
radio station.
NOTE
lIf an analog broadcast is received once and
is received while HD1 is
selected, the audio unit switches to the
station automatically.lIf the reception conditions worsen while
receiving an HD specialty channel (HD2 to
HD8),“No HD signal”is displayed, and
audio output stops.
lOnce an analog broadcast is received when
HD1 is selected from the preset channels, it
is switched to
automatically. If
the radio reception conditions are poor, or
is off, switching to
broadcasts is not possible.lWhen an HD specialty channel (HD2 to
HD8) is selected from the preset channels,
“No HD signal”is displayed and no audio
is output until
is received. If
the radio reception conditions are poor,
“No HD signal”continues to be displayed.
lIf theis not illuminated or does not
illuminate in orange, information such as
song titles of the
station are
received, however, the audio output is
analog. If information can no longer be
received and the non-reception condition
continues,
andon-
screen buttons disappear.
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qOperating the Satellite Radioí
Audio button
Seek tuning
buttons
Manual tuning
dial
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
- Increase the separation between the
equipment and tuner.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the tuner is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
What is satellite radio?
With over 130 channels, SIRIUS Satellite
Radio brings you more of what you love.
Get channels and channels of commercial-
free music, plus sports, news, talk,
entertainment and more.
Commercial-free music from nearly
every genre―rock to pop, hip-hop to
country, jazz, classical and more. Plus live
performances and artist-dedicated
channels.
Live sports Play-by-Play & Expert Talk
―every NFL game, every NASCAR
®
race, 24/7 sports talk, college sports and
more.
Exclusive entertainment, comedy and
talk―The biggest names, compelling
talk, hilarious comedy.
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World-class news plus local traffic and
weather.
Sign up for SIRIUS Satellite Radio today!
For more information, visit
www.siriusxm.com. Satellite radio can be
subscribed to and received in the United
States (Except Alaska and Hawaii) and
Canada.
How 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 your SIRIUS radio tuner, call
a SIRIUS customer service specialist at 1-
888-539-7474 or you can visit SIRIUS
online at www.siriusxm.com.
Please have the following information
ready:
lSIRIUS ID (12-digit electronic serial
no, or ESN*1)lValid credit card information (may not
be required at initial sign-up)
*1 ESN: Electronic Serial Number
Be sure you are parked outside with a
clear view of open sky, you will be
instructed to turn on your radio (in
SIRIUS mode and tuned to channel 184).
Activation typically takes only 2―5
minutes.
Displaying the SIRIUS ID (ESN)
Turn the manual tuning dial and select
channel 0 to display the twelve-digit
Electronic Serial Number (ESN) for the
SIRIUS tuner.
SIRIUS operation
All operations of the satellite radio are
conducted by means of the audio unit.
SIRIUS radio mode selection
Touch the
on-screen tab on the
audio screen to receive the previously
received SIRIUS channel.
Every time the
on-screen tab is
touched, the bank changes in the order
shown below.
SIRIUS1 SIRIUS2 SIRIUS3
NOTElSIRIUS1, SIRIUS2 and SIRIUS3: six
stations can be stored in each bank for
convenient access to your favorite stations.
lis displayed when SIRIUS1 is
selected,
is displayed when
SIRIUS2 is selected, and
is
displayed when SIRIUS3 is selected.
Operation in the initial state
It may take some time to start up the
equipment when it is in the initial state,
when there is a change in the user's
subscription condition, when the firmware
is updated or when the SIRIUS channel
map is changed.
“Updating Channels XXX %”is
displayed when the SIRIUS channel map
is changed.
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4. After inputting the four digits, touch
the
on-screen button to confirm
the four digits.
5. If the four digits match the registered
code,“Enter New Code”is displayed.
If they do not match the registered
code,“Wrong code”appears and then
the display returns to
“Enter Current Code”. To enter a
number, use the numerical keypad.
6. After inputting the four digits, touch
the
on-screen button to confirm
the four digits.
7.“Code changed”appears to indicate
that the new code input has been
completed.
8. The display returns to its normal
display.
NOTE
Channels locked before changing the code
remain after changing the code. To unlock a
channel, input the changed code.
Parental-lock code reset
If the registered code has been forgotten,
reset the code to the default [0000] code.
1. Touch the
on-screen button to
display the settings screen.
2. Touch the
on-
screen button to display the code initial
screen.
3.“Enter Master Code”is displayed, and
input of the registered code is possible.
To enter a number, use the numerical
keypad.NOTE
Master code:
The Master Code is used to initialize or re-
initialize the code in the event that the code is
not set to [0000] and/or the personalized code
is not known. The initialization process resets
the code to [0000]. The master code can
potentially defeat the intent of the security of
the parental lock if it is located by persons not
authorized by the owner to access certain
channels.
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Master Code: [0913]
4. After inputting the four digits, touch
the
on-screen button to confirm
the four digits.
5. If the four digits match the master
code,“Code initialized”appears. If
they do not match the master code,
“Wrong code”appears and the display
returns to“Enter Master Code”.
6. The code returns to the default [0000]
code.
Seek alert
The song title and artist name for the song
currently being listened to, and team
names at the sports game currently being
listened to can be recorded as favorites.
The user is notified when a program
begins which has favorites-related
information recorded.
Selection from seek alert program list
Select the station you want to listen to
from the list to receive the program.
Touch the
on-screen button to
return to the receiving screen.
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