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■iPod cover art
●Depending on the iPod and the songs in the iPod, iPod cover art may be displayed.
This function can be changed to “On” or “Off”. (→P. 4 76 )
●It may take time to display iPod cover art, and the iPod may not be operated while
the cover art display is in process.
●Only iPod cover art that is saved in JPEG format can be displayed.
■iPod functions
●When the iPod connected to the system includes iPod video, the system can only
output the sound by selecting “Video” on the “iPod” screen.
●Depending on the iPod, the video sound may not be able to be heard.
●When an iPod is connected and the audio source is changed to iPod mode, the
iPod will resume play from the same point in which it was last used.
●Depending on the iPod that is connected to the system, certain functions may not
be available. If a function is unavailable due to a malfunction (as opposed to a sys-
tem specification), disconnecting the device and reconnecting it once again may
resolve the problem.
■When using an iPod
You maybe unable to use the instrument panel power outlet if the iPod is connected
to the USB port at the same time.
■Battery charge
When an iPod is connected using a genuine iPod cable, the iPod starts charging its
battery.
■Error messages for iPod
“iPod Error”: This indicates a problem in the iPod or its connection.
“No music files found.”: This indicates that there is no music data in the iPod.
“Please check the iPod firmware version.”:
This indicates that the software version is not compatible.
Perform the iPod firmware updates and try again.
“iPod authorization failed.”: This indicates th at it failed to authorize the iPod. Please
check your iPod.
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■Compatible models
The following iPod
®, iPod nano®, iPod classic®, iPod touch® and iPhone® devices
can be used with this system.
■Made for
• iPod touch (4th generation)
• iPod touch (3rd generation)
• iPod touch (2nd generation)
• iPod touch (1st generation)
•iPod classic
• iPod with video
• iPod nano (6th generation)
• iPod nano (5th generation)
• iPod nano (4th generation)
• iPod nano (3rd generation)
• iPod nano (2nd generation)
• iPod nano (1st generation)
•iPhone 4
•iPhone 3GS
•iPhone 3G
•iPhone
Depending on differences between models or software versions etc., some models
might be incompatible with this system.
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CAUTION
■While driving
Do not connect an iPod or operate the controls.
NOTICE
■If the armrest cannot be fully closed
Depending on the size and shape of the iPod that is connected to the system, the
armrest may not close fully. In this case, do not forcibly close the armrest as this
may damage the iPod or the terminal, etc.
■To prevent damage to the iPod or its terminal
●Do not leave the iPod in the vehicle. The temperature inside the vehicle may
become high, resulting in damage to the iPod.
●Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the iPod while it is con-
nected.
●Do not insert foreign objects into the port.
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Optimal use of the audio/video system
Select to adjust the sound
settings.
■“Sound” tab Select “-” or “+” to adjust
the treble, mid or bass.
Select “Front” or “Rear”
to adjust the front/rear
audio balance.
Select “L” or “R” to
adjust the left/right
audio balance.
■“DSP” tabAutomatic Sound Levelizer
(ASL) on/off
Surround on/off
After sound setting has been changed, select “OK”.
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■The sound quality level is adjusted individually
The treble, mid and bass levels can be adjusted for the each audio mode separately.
■About Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to the vehicle
speed, wind noise or other noise.
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Using the AUX port
Open the console box, open the
cover and connect the portable
audio device.
Press the “MEDIA” button.
Select the “AUX” tab on the screen or press the “MEDIA” button
repeatedly to change to AUX mode.
■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 device 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 po rtable audio device and listen to it
through the vehicle’s speakers.
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■Caution while driving
Do not connect portable audio device or operate the controls.
NOTICE
■If the armrest cannot be fully closed
Depending on the size and shape of the portable audio device that is connected to
the system, the armrest may not close fully. In this case, do not forcibly close the
armrest as this may damage the portable audio device or the terminal, etc.
■To prevent damage to portable audio device
●Do not leave portable audio device in the vehicle. The temperature inside the
vehicle may become high, resulting in damage to the player.
●Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the portable audio
device while it is connected as this may damage the portable audio device or its
terminal.
●Do not insert foreign objects into the port as this may damage the portable audio
device or its terminal.
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Using the rear seat audio controls∗
∗: If equipped
Some front audio features can be controlled from the rear seats.
Display
Po we r o n /o f f
Selecting an audio source Volume up/down
Selecting a track or file etc.
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