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Optimal use of the audio system
Using the audio control function■ Changing sound quality modes
Press .
Turn to select “SOUND”.
Press .
Turn to select the desired mode.
“BAS”, “TRE”, “FAD”, “BAL”, or “ASL”
Press .
Displays the current mode
Changes the following set-
ting
• Sound quality and volume balance ( P. 290)
The sound quality and bal-
ance setting can be changed
to produce the best sound.
• Automatic Sound Levelizer
( P. 290)
Selecting the mode
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■Adjusting sound quality
Turning adjusts the level.
*: The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each audio mode.
■Adjusting the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
When ASL is selected, turn to select the desired mode.
Once the desired mode has been selected, press .
“ASL LOW”, “ASL MID”, “ASL HIGH”, or “ASL OFF”
ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to vehi-
cle speed.
Sound qual- ity modeMode
displayedLevelTurn to the leftTurn to the right
Bass*“BAS”-5 to 5LowHighTreble*“TRE”-5 to 5
Front/rear volume
balance
“FAD”F7 to R7Shifts to rearShifts to front
Left/right volume
balance
“BAL”L7 to R7Shifts to leftShifts to right
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■
Trademark owned by SRS Labs, Inc.
The audio systems utilize SRS FOCUS
® and SRS TruBass® audio
enhancement technologies, under license from SRS Labs, Inc., in all modes
except AM radio mode.
FOCUS, TruBass, SRS and
symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs,
Inc.
FOCUS and TruBass technologies are incorporated under license from
SRS Labs, Inc.
TruBass
® enhances the perception of bass frequencies to provide deep, rich
bass response from any size speaker.
SRS FOCUS
® raises the audio image from non-optimally placed speakers
up to the natural listening height at ear level.
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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.
■ When using a portable audio devi ce connected to the power outlet
Noise may occur during playback. Use the power source of the portable
audio device.
This port can be used to connect a portable audio device and listen
to it through the vehicle’s speakers.
Push the lid.
Open the cover and connect
the portable audio device.
Press repeatedly until “AUX” is displayed.STEP1
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NOTICE
■
If the auxiliary box lid cannot be fully closed
Depending on the size and shape of the portable audio device that is con-
nected to the system, the auxiliary box lid may not close fully. In this case, do
not forcibly close the lid as this may damage the portable audio device or the
terminal, etc.
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Using the steering wheel audio switches
Turning on the powerPress when the audio system is turned off.
Changing the audio source
Press when the audio system is turned on. The audio source
changes as follows each time is pressed.
AM FM1 FM2 CD mode iPod or USB memory mode AUX
Some audio features can be cont rolled using the switches on the
steering wheel.
Operation may differ depending on the type of audio system or
navigation system. For details, re fer to the manual provided with
the audio system or navigation system.
Vo l u m e
Radio mode: Selects radio
stations
CD mode: Selects tracks
and files (MP3 and WMA)
iPod mode: Selects a song
USB memory mode:
Selects a file and folder
Press: Power on, selects an
audio source
Press and hold: Mute
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Adjusting the volume
Press “+” on to increase the vo lume and “-” to decrease the
volume.
Hold down “+” or “-” on to continue increasing or decreasing the
volume.
Silencing a sound Press and hold .
To cancel, press and hold again.
Selecting a radio station Press to select the radio mode.
Press or to select a preset station.
To scan for receivable stations, press and hold or until
you hear a beep.
Selecting a track/file or songPress to select CD, iPod or USB memory mode.
Press or to select the desired track/file or song.
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Selecting a folder (MP3 and WMA or USB memory)Press to select CD or USB memory mode.
Press and hold or 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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