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No. Function
Select to set automatic message readout on/off.
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STARLINK
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STARLINK
STARLINK
The STARLINK function allows the system to link with a
smartphone using Bluetooth.
When connecting iPhone or Android devices with the
STARLINK application installed, you can control STARLINK
content through the system.
In order to connect to this system, use Bluetooth.
DISPLAYING STARLINK INFORMATION
1.Run the STARLINK application on your smartphone.
2.Connect your smartphone by utilizing the Bluetooth
connection.

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3.SelectSTARLINK (STARLINK) on the “APPS (APPS)”
screen.
4.Check that the “STARLINK disclaimer (STARLINK
disclaimer)” screen is displayed.
NOTE
OWhen using the STARLINK function, a disclaimer screen will be
displayed. Be sure to fully read the contents before using the
function.
OThere may be times when
STARLINK (STARLINK) does not
appear immediately when the ignition switch is set in the “ACC”
or “ON” position. If so, please wait.
ABOUT THE SUPPORTED DEVICES
This system supports the following devices.

”iPhone: iOS 4.3.5 or later

”Android: Android 4.0 or later

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MirrorLink™
MirrorLink™
The MirrorLinkTM function allows smartphone content to be
operated via the system.
Android devices must use USB.
Depending on differences between models or software
version etc., some models might be incompatible with this
system.
This function is not available if the smartphone is
not compliant with MirrorLink™ of Car Connectivity
Consortium™.
OVERVIEW
The MirrorLink™ operation screen can be reached by the
following methods:

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*: The displayed screen will differ depending on the connected smartphone.
No. Function
Select to choose a MirrorLink™ device.
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Select to return the application list screen.
Displays software buttons that function as the buttons
on the smartphone.
Select to change the other audio source (Radio, Disc
etc.).
WARNING
ODo not operate the player’s controls or connect the
smartphone while driving.
CAUTION
ODo not leave your smartphone in the car. In particular, high
temperatures inside the vehicle may damage the smartphone.
NOTE
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ahaTM by HARMAN
ahaTM by HARMAN
aha is a cloud-based application that connects to the system
and gives you access to your favorite web content safely
and easily. There are over 40,000 stations spanning internet
radio, personalized music, audiobooks, Facebook, Twitter,
restaurant and hotel searches, weather and more. For more
about aha, go to the aha site (http://www.aharadio.com).
When connecting iPhone or Android devices with the aha
application installed, you can control, view, and hear aha
content through the system.
In order to connect to this system, use a USB port for
an iPhone and use Android devices via Bluetooth.
With navigation function: You may be also display POI
information from the aha application on the map screen and
route to these POIs.
In this chapter, iPhone or Android devices will be referred to
as a smartphone.
OVERVIEW
XControl panel
No. Function
Turn to adjust volume.
Press to turn the audio system on/off.
Turn to display the next/previous content item.
Press to select an audio mode.
Select to display the next/previous content item.
Select to display the “APPS (APPS)” screen.

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No. Function
Select to display a list of preset stations.
A maximum of 35 entries can be displayed in this list.
Select to display a list of stations using the location
information.
A maximum of 10 entries can be displayed in this list.
Select to display the audio source selection screen.
No. Function
Station list
Select to display the station operation screen.
Displays station name.
Select to display the top screen.
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Select to change the station operation screen buttons.
Select to display the content item list.
Displays cover art.
WARNING
ODo not connect or operate the smartphone while driving.
OBe sure to park the vehicle in a safe location before
connecting or operating the smartphone.
CAUTION
ODo not leave your smartphone in the car. In particular, high
temperatures inside the vehicle may damage the smartphone.

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ODo not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the
smartphone while it is connected as this may damage the
smartphone or its terminal.
ODo not insert foreign objects into the port as this may damage
the smartphone or its terminal.
NOTE
OFor safety reasons, certain functions are not available while your
vehicle is in motion.
OIn order to maximize signal reception, performance and precision
of the smartphone, please ensure the smartphone is placed as
close to the system as possible, while ensuring it is stowed and
secure while driving.
OUse USB cables of iPhone accessories.
OWhen the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position, the
battery of the connected iPhone is charged.
OiPhone may not be recognized when the ignition switch is in the
“ACC” or “ON” position. In this case, remove the iPhone and
reconnect it.
OWhen you switch to other modes with the aha application
activated and then turn the system Off/On with the smartphone
device still connected, the aha mode will start instead of
the last mode used. If you do not want to start the aha mode
automatically, turn off the aha application on the smartphone.
OThe accuracy of the displayed information or the signal reception
performance depends on the smartphone or the connected
device, and it’s wireless connection.
NOTE
OSince the aha application uses signals from GPS satellites and
wireless communication lines, it may not work properly in the
following locations.
‡In a tunnel
‡In underground parking lots
‡Outside wireless communication range, such as some
countryside areas
‡Where the wireless communication network is congested, or
where communications are restricted
ODepending on the circumstances and environment, the signal
may be weak or not be received. In such cases, an error may
occur.
OTop 35 entries in the preset station list on the smartphone are
displayed. When there are more than 35 entries in the preset
station list, change the order of the entries in the list on the
smartphone. You can change the priority of your preset stations
within the aha application (after disconnected from this system)
to modify the station list shown on the screen. Please see your
smartphone aha application “Edit Presets” to modify this list.
OFor operating the smartphone, see the instruction manual that
comes with it.
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BEFORE USING aha APPLICATION
In order to use the aha application on this system, the
application must be installed on the smartphone.
SETTINGS REQUIRED TO USE aha APPLICATION

”Search and download the aha application from your
smartphone app store.
‡iPhone : Apple App Store via iTunes
‡Android device: Google Play Store

”Create an account and login to the aha application on
the smartphone.
NOTE
OPlease use the latest version of the aha application.
ABOUT APP-BASED CONNECTED CONTENT
Requirements for using the connected content services of
the aha application on this system.

”Latest version of the system is compatible with
connected content application(s) for the smartphone,
available from aha, downloaded to your smartphone.

”A current account with a wireless content service
provider.
”A smartphone data plan: If the data plan for your
smartphone does not provide for unlimited data
usage, additional charges from your carrier may apply
for accessing app-based connected content via 3G,
4G, Wi-Fi, or 4G LTE wireless networks.

”Connection to the internet via 3G, 4G, Wi-Fi, or 4G
LTE networks.
NOTE
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