Table of contents
Introduction
Before Use 4
Disclaimers .................................................... 4
Important Points on Usage ............................ 4
FCC NOTE .................................................... 5
FCC CAUTION .............................................. 5
Restrictions on Operations while the Vehicle Is Driving .........5
How to Clean ................................................. 5
Trademarks .................................................... 6
Important Points on Safety for the Customer .........8
How to Read This Manual ................. 9
Basic Operation 10
This Product .................................... 10
Main Unit Panel ........................................... 10
Start ............................................................. 10
How to Perform Touch Operations .....11
When Touching ___ ...................................... 11
Searching Items from a List .......................... 11
Top Menu ......................................... 12
Display Contents ......................................... 12
Switch the Top Menu ................................... 13
Switch the Sources ...................................... 13
AV
Audio Functions 14
Basic Operation .............................. 14
Switch Audio ON/OFF ................................. 14
Adjust Volume .............................................. 14
Insert/Eject Discs ......................................... 15
Steering Remote Control Switch Operation ......16
Voice Control .................................. 17
Handling of Discs ............................ 18
Types of Disc That Can Be Played Back ..... 19
Audio Files (MP3/WMA/AAC) ........... 20
Folder Structure ........................................... 21
What Is MP3? .............................................. 22
What Is WMA? ............................................. 23
What Is AAC? .............................................. 24
Radio 25
Listen to Radio ................................ 25
Display Contents ......................................... 26
Register Your Favorite Broadcast Stations ......29Search for Broadcast Stations with Strong Signals .......29Search for Broadcast Stations from the Station List .......30
Listen to Satellite Radio .................32
Display Contents ......................................... 33
Display the Sub-menu ................................. 34
Search for Your Favorite Channel. ..............34
Register Your Favorite Channel ................... 36
Setting Listening Restrictions ...................... 37
Set the Channel Skip ................................... 39
The SIRIUS ID is displayed. ........................ 40
Updating Broadcast Information .................. 40
DISC 41
Listen to CDs ...................................41
Display a List ............................................... 41
Display Contents ......................................... 42
Switch Playback Mode ................................ 43
Listen to Audio Files on a Disc ....... 44
Display a List ............................................... 44
Display Contents ......................................... 45
Switch Playback Mode ................................ 47
Listen to Mixed Discs ..................... 48
Display Contents ......................................... 49
iPod/USB 51
Use an iPod ..................................... 51
Play iPod ..................................................... 52
Watch iPod Videos ...................................... 52
Display Contents ......................................... 53
Switch Playback Mode ................................ 54
Search by List .............................................. 55
Listen to Audio Files on a USB Device ......57
Display Contents ......................................... 58
Display a List ............................................... 60
Display the Music Menu .............................. 60
Switch Playback Mode ................................ 61
External Input Devices 62
Use Bluetooth Audio .......................62
Connect a Bluetooth-capable
Audio Device ............................................... 62
Listen to a Bluetooth-capable
Audio Device ............................................... 62
Display Contents ......................................... 63
Switch Playback Mode ................................ 64
Use AUX .......................................... 65
Displaying .................................................... 65
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5
IntroductionBefore Use
• The following phenomena are characteristic
of LCD screens. They do not indicate a
malfunction.
- Small black dots or bright dots (red, blue, green) on the screen.
- Screen movement is slow during cold
weather.
- The screen is sometimes dark during hot
weather.
- The color tones and brightness vary with
the viewing angle.
• It is a characteristic of LCD screens that the picture quality varies with the viewing angle.
When using this product for the first time,
adjust the picture quality.
• If you paste an commercially-available LCD protective film or the like on the screen, it
may interfere with touch panel operation.
• If you operate the touch panel with a sharp object (pen tip, finger nail, etc.), the screen
may be scratched and this unit may be
damaged, leading to faulty operation.
• Operating the touch panel with gloves on may cause faulty operation.
• When cleaning the screen, wipe it with a soft cloth. Do not use benzene, paint thinners,
anti-static agents, or other chemical wipes.
They could scratch the screen.
iPod/iPhone Playback
Function (Option)
• This product supports audio and video playback from iPod/iPhone devices, however
differing versions mean that playback cannot
be guaranteed.
• Please be aware that depending on the iPod/iPhone model or version, operation
may differ.
FCC NOTE
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions : (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
FCC CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Restrictions on Operations
while the Vehicle Is Driving
Some operations are restricted while the
vehicle is driving. The driver should refrain
from operating this product while the vehicle
is moving. First stop the vehicle in a safe
location, then operate this product.
How to Clean
• If the product becomes dirty, wipe with a soft cloth.
• If very dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in neutral detergent diluted in water, and then wrung
out. Do not use benzene, thinners, or other
chemical wipes. This may harm the surface.
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10 This Product
Basic Operation
This Product
Main Unit Panel
This gives the names of each section of the main unit panel and explains their functions.
1)
2)4) 3)
5)
1) key
Used to eject a disc
(P15).
2) Display Almost all operations can be performed by
touching the touch switches displayed on
this display.
→“How to Perform Touch Operations” (P11)
3) Disc slot
When a disc is inserted that can be played
by this product, starts playback.
→“Inserting the Disc” (P15)
4) MENU key
Displays the top menu.
Used to select an audio source.
→“Switch the Sources” (P13)
5) PWR/VOL key
Allows you to adjust the volume for the
audio function and telephone function.
It also allows you to switch the audio
function ON/OFF.
→“Adjust Volume” (P14)
Start
Start the system.
1Switch the vehicle's ignition
key to “ACC” or “ON”.
▼
The display switches to the last screen used
in its previous session.
ADVICE
• Immediately after the ignition key is
switched to “ACC” or “ON”, some
functions cannot be used immediately
because data is being read. Please wait
until the reading is completed.
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12 Top Menu
Top Menu
By pressing the [MENU] key to display the top menu, then selecting a sou\
rce from that menu,
you can use various functions.
Display Contents
TOP
5)6)7)9)8)
1)2) 3)4)
2nd TOP
10)11)12)13)
1) FM (P25)
Allows you to use the FM radio function.
2)
AM (P25)
Allows you to use the AM radio function.
3)
SIRIUS *7 (P32)
Allows you to use the satellite radio
function.
4) Clock
Displays the current time using 24-hour
time or 12-hour time.
5)
CD
Plays media inserted into this product.
Audio CD
(P41)
Audio files (MP3/WMA/AAC)
(P44)
6) USB/iPod *1
When an iPod is connected to this
product,
iPod is displayed and when you
touch this, the iPod screen is displayed.
(P52)
When a USB device is connected to this
product,
USB is displayed and when you
touch this, the USB screen is displayed.
(P57)
When nothing is connected to this product,
USB/iPod is displayed.
7)
BT Audio *2(P62)
When a Bluetooth-capable audio device
is connected to this product, the Bluetooth
audio function can be used. 8)
Next
Displays the top menu (2nd top).
9)
Voice *3(P17)
Allows you to use the voice control
function.
10)
AUX *1, *4, *5(P65)
When an external input device is connected to this product, the audio from
the external input device is played.
11)
Phone *6(P66)
Allows you to make and receive telephone
calls.
12)
Setting (P73)
Displays the settings screen, on which you
can make various settings for this product.
13)
Back
Displays the top menu (top).
*1) An iPod and external input cable (both available separately) are required.
*2) Requires a separately-purchased Bluetooth-
capable audio device in
Equipment by type (vehicles
with a Bluetooth® 2.0 interface).
*3) Can be used with Equipment by type (vehicles with a
Bluetooth® 2.0 interface).
*4) Equipment by type Even when no external input
cable or AUX device (both available separately)
is connected to this product, [AUX] is displayed,
but touching it does not output any audio.
*5)
Equipment by type Not displayed for vehicles that do
not support AUX devices.
*6) Requires a separately-purchased Bluetooth-
capable mobile phone in
Equipment by type (vehicles
with a Bluetooth® 2.0 interface).
*7) Equipment by type Requires a satellite tuner
connection.
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Top Menu 13
IntroductionBasic Operation
Switch the Top Menu
The top menu comprises of 2 pages. The
following explains how to view the other page.
1Touch Next .
TOP
▼
2nd TOP
The top menu (2nd top) is displayed.
2Touch Back .
▼
This returns the display to the top menu (top).
ADVICE
• In some cases, because of Equipment by type
and the connection status of devices, the
top menu has only one page.
Switch the Sources
A source can be selected on the top menu
display.
NOTE
• This manual uses the term “source” as the general name for all audio functions,
including radio, CD, etc.
1Press the MENU key.
▼
The top menu is displayed.
2Touch any “source”.
▼
The screen for the selected source is
displayed.
ADVICE
• When no audio CD and no disc with audio files (MP3/WMA/AAC) is inserted
into this product, [CD] is displayed greyed
out and cannot be selected.
• Equipment that is not connected cannot be selected.
• The contents of the menu depend on the model and on what optional equipment is
connected.
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14 Basic Operation
AV
The following explains audio function operations.
Audio Functions
Basic Operation
NOTE
• The album names, titles, etc. in the title information in pictures used with the
audio functions and related functions
of this manual were prepared for these
explanations. They have no relationship
whatsoever with actual title information.
Switch Audio ON/OFF
You can switch the audio function ON/OFF.
ADVICE
• Hold down the steering [MODE] key to also turn the audio function ON/OFF.
1Press the PWR/VOL key.
▼
This switches the audio function OFF.
2Press the PWR/VOL key.
▼
The audio function is switched ON and the
audio source screen last used is displayed.
Adjust Volume
Adjust the audio function volume.
1During audio play, turn the
PWR/VOL key counter-
clockwise.
▼
The volume is lowered.
2Turn the PWR/VOL key
clockwise.
▼
The volume is raised.
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Basic Operation 15
AVAudio Functions
Insert/Eject Discs
The following explains how to insert a disc into
this product.
CAUTION
• When replacing discs, first ensure that the vehicle is stopped in an area in which
stopping is permitted.
• Do not insert your hand, fingers, or foreign objects into the disc slot. This
may lead to injury, smoking, or fire.
Inserting the Disc
1Insert the disc into the disc slot
with the label surface up.
Disc
Label side
Push the disc in a certain amount, and the
product will pull the disc in.
▼
Playback starts.
Ejecting the Disc
1Press the key.
▼
This will eject the disc from the product, so
remove the disc.
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16 Basic Operation
Steering Remote Control Switch Operation
1)3)
2) 5)
4)
6)1) 2) 3)
5)
4)
6)
3)
1) 2)
5)
4)
6)
A typeC typeB type
1) “SPEECH” key*1
Starts voice control.
2) “OFF HOOK” key
*1
Used to receive a telephone call.
3) “ON HOOK” key
*1
Used to end a telephone call. 4) Vol
key, key
Adjust audio functions and the telephone
function volume.
5) CH
key, key
Select CD and other audio source tracks
and radio stations.
Hold down for fast forward and rewind.
Hold down to switch the satellite radio
band during satellite radio reception. 6)
MODE key
Hold down to turn the audio function
ON/OFF. Additionally, each time this is
pressed, this switches the audio source.
The order of switching is shown below.
If devices are not connected, then
these sources are skipped, and the next
available source is selected.
CD
iPod*2 or USB device
Bluetooth Audio*3
FM
AM
AUX*4
SIRIUS*5
*1) Can be used with Equipment by type (vehicles with a
Bluetooth® 2.0 interface).
*2) An iPod cable (available separately) is required.
*3) Requires a separately-purchased Bluetooth-
capable audio device in
Equipment by type (vehicles
with a Bluetooth® 2.0 interface).
*4) Equipment by type Only for vehicles that support AUX
devices
*5)
Equipment by type Requires a satellite tuner
connection.
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