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This f unction samples the tracks in
the current search mode in the order
that they were recorded.
To activate scan, push the interface
selector down during track playback.
Turn the interf ace dial to select Scan
on the HDD AUDIO MENU, and
press ENTER on the interf ace
selector.Turn the interface dial to select the
scan icon. Press ENTER on the
interf ace selector. You will hear a 10-
second sampling of each track in the
current search mode.
To turn this feature off, turn the
interf ace dial to select the OFF icon.
Press ENTER on the interf ace
selector to play the last track
sampled.
TheHDDhastwotypesof the
playlists: original playlist and user
playlist. On the original playlist, the
music CD is recorded automatically
when it is played. In addition, you
can create up to six user playlists on
the HDD. In each playlist, you can
store a desired music data f rom the
original playlists or music CDs.
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SCAN OFF ICON SCAN ICON
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While a track is playing on an
Original Playlist or User Playlist
Playback screen, turn the
interf ace dial and select the track
that you want to add to a User
Playlist, then press ENTER on the
interf ace selector.
The track options box is displayed.
Select Add to Playlist, then press
ENTER on the interf ace selector.After storing music data, you can
customize the original and user
playlists (see page ).
On the Playlists screen, turn the
interf ace dial and select the
Playlisttowhichthesongistobe
added, then press ENTER on the
interf ace selector. You will be
returned to the Playback screen.
While playing music in the HDD
playback screen, push the interf ace
selector up to select MUSIC
SEARCH. You can search a track by
albums, artists, tracks, playlists,
genres, or record date, or you can
shuf f le all tracks.
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Shuf f les the playback of all tracks
that have been recorded on HDD.
To shuffle all tracks, push the
interface selector up to display the
‘‘Search music by’’ screen, and then
push the interf ace selector down.
Shuf f led playback begins.Push the interf ace selector up to
display the ‘‘Search music by’’ screen,
and turn the interf ace dial to select
‘‘Albums.’’ Press ENTER on the
selector, and the album list will be
displayed in alphabetical order.
If you push the interf ace selector
right or lef t, you can change the
alphabet tag.Turn the interface dial to select the
album you want to listen to, then
press ENTER on the selector.
The f irst track on the selected album
begins to play.
If you push the interf ace selector
down to select ‘‘PLAY SELECTED,’’
all available f iles on the selected item
are played. Press the AUDIO button
to go back to the Playback screen.
SHUFFLE ALL TRACKS Searching Music by Album
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Push the interf ace selector up to
display the Search music by screen,
and turn the interf ace dial to select
‘‘Genres.’’ Press ENTER on the
interf ace selector, and the genre list
will be displayed.
Turn the interface dial to select the
genre you want to listen to, and then
press ENTER on the interf ace
selector.The f irst track on the selected genre
begins to play.
If you push the interf ace selector
down to select ‘‘PLAY SELECTED,’’
all available f iles on the selected item
are played. Press the AUDIO button
to go back to the Playback screen.
Push the interf ace selector up to
display the Search music by screen,
and turn the interf ace dial to select
Record Date. Press ENTER on the
interf ace selector. The album list will
be displayed.
Turn the interface dial to select the
album you want to listen to, then
press ENTER on the selector.
Searching Music by Genre Searching Music by Record Date
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RECORDED DATE
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You can update the Gracenote
Album Inf o (GracenoteMedia
Database) that is included with the
navigation system.
Consult your dealer, or visit (in U.S.), or
(in Canada), to acquire
updated f iles.
Insert the update disc into the disc
slot, or connect the USB f lash
memory device that includes the
update.
You can check the HDD Audio
capacity and remaining space as well
as the Gracenote Music Recognition
Service (CDDB) version included
with the navigation system on the
HDD Setup screen. To check the HDD audio capacity,
push the interf ace selector down to
display the AUDIO MENU. Turn the
interf ace dial to select HDD Setup,
then press ENTER.
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Updating GracenoteAlbum Inf o
(Gracenote
Media Database)
Checking HDD A udio Capacity
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VERSION
REMAINING CAPACITY
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Gracenote is an internet-based music
recognition service that allows artist,
album, and track inf ormation f rom
CDs to display on the HDD. More
inf ormation about Gracenote, its
f eatures, and downloads are
available at (in U.S.)
or (in Canada).
Music recognition technology and
related data are provided by
Gracenote
. Gracenote is the
industry standard in music
recognition technology and related
content delivery. For more
information visit www.gracenote.
com.
When music is recorded to the HDD
from a CD, information such as the
recording artist and track name are
retrieved f rom the Gracenote
Database and displayed (when
available). Gracenote may not
contain inf ormation f or all albums.
A confirmation screen verifying
whether the deletion is to be
continued or not will be displayed.
Select Yes to delete, or No to
cancel.
A second conf irmation will appear.
Select Yes to delete, or No to
cancel.
When you are f inished deleting
the data, press ENTER to show
the navigation screen.
If you select ‘‘Music on HDD,’’
the system will automatically restart
af ter deletion. 6.
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Gracenote makes no representations
or warranties, express or implied,
regarding the accuracy of any
Gracenote Data from in the
Gracenote Servers. Gracenote
reserves the right to delete data
from the Gracenote Servers or to
change data categories f or any cause
that Gracenote deems suf f icient. No
warranty is made that the Gracenote
Software or Gracenote Servers are
error-f ree or that f unctioning of
Gracenote Sof tware or Gracenote
Servers will be uninterrupted.
Gracenote is not obligated to provide
you with new enhanced or additional
data types or categories that
Gracenote may provide in the f uture
and is f ree to discontinue its services
at any time.
Gracenote reserves all rights in
Gracenote Data, the Gracenote
Sof tware, and the Gracenote Servers,
including all ownership rights. Under
no circumstances will Gracenote
become liable f or any payment to
you f or any inf ormation that you
provide. You agree that Gracenote,
Inc. may enf orce its rights under this
Agreement against you directly in its
own name.
The Gracenote service uses a unique
identif ier to track queries f or
statistical purposes. The purpose of a
randomly assigned numeric
identif ier is to allow the Gracenote
service to count queries without
knowing anything about who you are.
For more inf ormation, see the web
page for the Gracenote Privacy
Policy f or the Gracenote service.
The Gracenote Sof tware and each
item of Gracenote Data are licensed
to you ‘‘AS IS.’’ GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALL
WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
TITLE, AND NON-
INFRINGEMENT. GRACENOTE
DOES NOT WARRANT THE
RESULTS THAT WILL BE
OBTAINED BY YOUR USE OF
THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE
OR ANY GRACENOTE SERVER.
IN NO CASE WILL GRACENOTE
BE LIABLE FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR FOR
ANY LOST PROFITS OR LOST
REVENUES.
Gracenote 2011
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Do not connect your iPod using a
hub.
Do not keep the iPod and dock
connector cable in the vehicle.
Direct sunlight and high heat will
damage it.
Do not use an extension cable
between the USB adapter cable
equipped with your vehicle and
your dock connector.
We recommend backing up your
data bef ore playing it.
Some devices cannot be powered
or charged via the USB adapter. If
this is the case, use the accessory
adapter to supply power to your
device.Unclip the USB connector by
pulling it up, and pull out the USB
adapter cable in the console
compartment.
Connect your dock connector to
the iPod correctly and securely.
Install the dock connector to the
USB adapter cable securely.
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USB ADAPTER CABLE
USB CONNECTOR
USB ADAPTER CABLE
DOCK CONNECTOR
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