2017 SUBARU BRZ audio

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Before Using the Audio and Visual System
Precautions for Use
CAUTION
•Be very careful and pay full attention to safety when
operating the audio controls while driving. Otherwise, an
accident may occur. Also, be sure to set the volume low
enough for you to still adequately hear sounds outside the
vehicle.
Improper use may result in a traffic accident.
•Never continue to use the system if it is malfunctioning in
any way. If smoke, abnormal noises or abnormal odors are
noticed, turn off the power immediately.
In such situations, turn off the power of the audio and visual
system immediately.
•Exercise caution regarding the temperature inside the
vehicle.
The temperature inside the vehicle can increase during hot
weather. Wait for the temperature inside the vehicle to
decrease before using this unit.
Otherwise, damage may result.
•Do not disassemble or modify this unit.
The unit has a precisely designed structure, so consult your
SUBARU dealer in the event any unsatisfactory performance
is observed.
•Do not apply excessive force to the monitor.
Damage could result.•Never insert any objects other than discs into the disc slot.
Damage could result.
•When removing a disc or “SD
memory card” from the unit,
remove it horizontally.
Do not apply excessive force
vertically or sideways while
removing it.
Improper removal may result
in the disc becoming
scratched, causing the unit to
output unusual noises.
Improper removal of the “SD
memory card” may damage it.

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Before Using the Audio and Visual System
About Discs
NOTE•In cold or rainy weather, just as the interior glass surface becomes fogged,
dew (water condensation) may also form on the unit. When this occurs, disc
playback may jump or stop. Ventilate or dehumidify the air in the vehicle for a
while before resuming playback.
•If a problem occurs, the player function stops automatically to protect its
internal parts. If the player does not operate even when you follow the
on-screen messages, the player may have failed. Consult your SUBARU dealer.
•Playback may jump when the player is subjected to severe vibrations while
traveling over a rough surface.
•Do not use a commercially available lens cleaner because it may damage the
pickup of the player.
■About the supported discs
•An audio disc bearing one of the marks below can be played.
•It is possible that a CD-R (CD-Recordable) or CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) disc will
not play on the unit due to the recording condition, disc characteristics,
scratches, dirt, or deterioration caused by long-term storage in the vehicle.
Also, a CD-R or CD-RW disc that has not been finalized and a CD-R or CD-RW
disc recorded in UDF format cannot be played.
•The CD-TEXT function can be used only for commercially available CDs that
support CD-text. Characters written on CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be
displayed correctly.
•Do not use a CD or See Through disc that has a transparent or semi-
transparent recording area as they may fail to load or unload or play their
contents.•A Copy Control CD (CCCD) may not be played as it does not meet the official
CD Standard.
■Handling discs
•Do not place a disc in direct sunlight. Store each disc in its protective case.
Otherwise, discs may warp and fail to play.
•Do not attach paper-based tape to either the recording side or label side of a
disc. Damage could result.

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•Do not use cracked or badly warped discs.
Damage could result.
•Do not touch the recording area (the rainbow colored) side of a disc.
Otherwise, the disc may become dirty and playback may jump.
•If you play a dirty disc, the disc surface may be scratched and the playback
may jump.
Use a commercially available compact disc cleaner to clean the CD, wiping
gently from the center to the edge.■Brand new CDs
•You may notice that some brand new discs have “rough edges” around the
center hole or outside. In such cases, remove the “rough edges” or flakes
around the edge using the side of a ballpoint pen before using the new disc.
Not doing so may result in the “rough edges” or flakes attaching to the
recording side, preventing playback.
■Rental discs
•Do not use a rental disc with glue or remnants of adhesive tape or labels
attached to the disc.
They may cause the disc to get stuck inside or damage the unit.
Rough edges
Rough edgesBallpoint pen
Recording side Adhesive tape

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■Irregularly-shaped CDs
•Irregularly-shaped discs, such as octagonal CDs or heart-shaped CDs, cannot
be played. Do not play this type of disc, even with an adapter.
Damage to the player could result.
■Disc accessories
•Do not use accessories (such as stabilizers, protective seals, laser lens cleaners)
sold for improving sound performance or protecting CDs.
The changes in CD thickness or outside dimensions made by these
accessories may cause problems in the player. •Do not attach any ring-shape protector (or other accessory) to the disc.
Although these protectors are commercially available and said to protect
discs and improve sound quality (and anti-vibration effect), in normal use they
can do more harm than good. The most common problems are disc insertion
and ejection problems and abnormal playback problems due to the protector
ring coming off in the disc mechanism.
CD ring

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Basic Operation
Switching the Audio Source
Switching the Audio Source
(1) AUDIO button
(2) POWER/VOL button
1Press .
2Touch or to scroll the screens.
3Select the audio mode that you want to use.
(2)
(1)

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■Displaying the Audio Operations Screen
1Press .
■Stopping the Audio Mode
1Press (POWER/VOL).
• Press (POWER/VOL) again to receive the station you
were receiving, the music you were playing or the video you
were playing before you stopped the audio mode.
Source Operations Screen
The operations screen for the audio sources are as follows.

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* When the external unit is connected, can be displayed and screen.
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