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• Some iPod®products may not
sync with the System depending
on the version. If the Media is
removed before the Media is rec-
ognized, then the system may not
properly restore the previously
operated mode. (iPad
®charging is
not supported.)
• Use an iPod
®cable shorter than 1
meter in length such as the one
originally supplied with a new
iPod
®, longer cables may lead to
the audio system not recognizing
the iPod
®.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
-
Using theBluetooth®Wireless
Technology Audio Mode
• Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
Audio Mode can be used only
when a Bluetooth
®Wireless
Technology phone has been con-
nected.
• Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology
Audio Mode will not be available
when connecting mobile phones
that do not support this feature.
• If a Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology
Phone is being used to play music
and receives an incoming or out-
going phone call, then the music
will stop.
• Moving the Track up/down while playing Bluetooth
®Wireless
Technology audio mode may
result in pop noises with some
mobile phones.
• Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology
streaming audio may not be sup-
ported in some mobile phones. (Continued)(Continued)
• When returning to Bluetooth
®
Wireless Technology Audio mode
after ending a call, the mode may
not automatically restart in some
mobile phones.
• Receiving an incoming call or making an outgoing call while
playing Bluetooth
®Wireless
Technology Audio may result in
audio interference.
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• Phone contact names should besaved in English or they may not
be displayed correctly.
• The Handsfree call volume and quality may differ depending on
the mobile phone.
• Only one Bluetooth
®Wireless
Technology device can be connect-
ed at a time.
• In some mobile phones, starting the ignition while talking through
Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology
enabled handsfree call will result
in the call becoming disconnected.
(Switch the call back to your
mobile phone when starting the
ignition.)
• If the mobile phone is not paired or connected, it is not possible to
enter Phone mode. Once a phone
is paired or connected, the guid-
ance screen will be displayed.
• Bluetooth
®Handsfree may not be
supported in some mobile phones.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
•Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
Handsfree is a feature that enables
drivers to practice safe driving.
Connecting the car audio system
with a Bluetooth
®Wireless
Technology phone allows the user
to conveniently make calls, receive
calls, and manage the phone book.
Before using the Bluetooth
®
Wireless Technology, carefully
read the contents of this user’s
manual.
WARNING
Excessive use or operations
while driving may lead to neg-
ligent driving practices and be
the cause of accidents.
Do not operate the device excessively while driving.
Viewing the screen for pro- longed periods of time while
driving is dangerous and may
lead to accidents.
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✽ ✽
NOTICE - Using Voice
Recognition
• When using the voice recognition
feature, only commands listed
within the user's manual are sup-
ported.
• Be aware that during the opera- tion of the voice recognition sys-
tem, pressing any button other
than the button will terminate
the voice recognition mode.
• For optimal voice recognition per- formance, position your head
below the microphone above the
driver’s seat and maintain proper
position when speaking voice com-
mands.
• Within the following situations, voice recognition may not function
properly due to external sound.
- When the windows and sunroofare open
- When the blower AC/heater is set to high
- When entering and passing through tunnels
- When driving on rugged and uneven roads
- During severe rain (heavy rains, windstorms) (Continued)(Continued)
• Phone related voice commands can
be used only when a Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology device is con-
nected.
• When making calls by stating a name, the corresponding contact
must be downloaded and stored
within the audio system.
• After downloading the Bluetooth
®
Wireless Technology phone book,
it takes some time to convert the
phone book data into voice infor-
mation. During this time, voice
recognition may not properly
operate.
• Pronounce the voice commands naturally and clearly as if in a nor-
mal conversation..
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Playing/Pausing CD Tracks
Once an audio CD is inserted, the
mode will automatically start and
begin playing.
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Playing/Pausing CD Tracks
Once an audio CD is inserted, the
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With the Audio CD Mode
Playing/Pausing CD Tracks
Once an audio CD is inserted, the
mode will automatically start and
begin playing.
While playing, press the [II] to pause
and press [] to play.
Only genuine audio CDs are sup-
ported. Other discs may result in
recognition failure. (e.g. copy CD-R,
CDs with labels)
The artist and title information are
displayed on the screen if track infor-
mation is included within the audio
CD.
Changing Tracks
Press the [SEEK/TRACK]
button to
move to the previous or next track.
Pressing the [ SEEK/TRACK
∨ ∨]but-
ton after the track has been playing
for 2 seconds will start the current
track from the beginning.
Pressing the [ SEEK/TRACK
∨ ∨]but-
ton before the track has been playing
for 1 second will start the previous
track. Selecting from the List
Turn the TUNE
knob left/right to
search for the desired track.
Once you find the desired track,
press the TUNE knob to start play-
ing. Rewinding/Fast-forwarding Tracks
While playing, press and hold the
[
SEEK/TRACK ]
button to rewind or
fast-forward the current track.
Scan
Press the [SCAN] button to play the
first 10 seconds of each file.
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MENU: MP3 CD
MP3 CD Mode Display Controls
(1) Mode
Displays current operating mode.
(2) Operation State
From Repeat/Shuffle/Scan, displays
the currently operating function.
(3) File Index
Displays the current file number.
(4) File Info
Displays information about the cur-
rent file.
(5) Play/Pause
Changes the play/pause state.
(6) Play Time
Displays the current play time.(7) Info
Shows detailed information about
the current file.
When the ‘Folder File’ option is set as
the default display within Display
setup, the album/artist/file informa-
tion are displayed as detailed file
information.
When the ‘Album Artist Song’ option
is set as the default display, the fold-
er name/file name are displayed as
detailed file information.
The title, artist and album info are
displayed only when such informa-
tion is recorded within the MP3 file
ID3 tag.
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(8)
Shuffle
Turns the Shuffle f eature on/off.
Each time the button is pressed, the
feature changes in the order of
Shuffle Folder
➟ Shuffle All ➟ Off.
Shuffle Folder: Plays all files within the current folder in shuffle order.
Shuffle All: Plays all files in shuffle order.
(9) Repeat
Turns the Repeat feature on/off.
Each time the button is pressed, the
feature changes in the order of
Repeat
➟ Repeat Folder ➟ Off.
Repeat: Repeats the current file.
Repeat Folder: Repeats all files within the current Folder. (10) Copy
Copies the current file into My Music.
Selecting another feature during
copying will display a pop-up asking
whether you wish to cancel copying.
To cancel, select “Yes”.
(11) List
Moves to the list screen.
Turn the TUNE
knob left/right to
search for files. Once the desired file
is displayed, press the knob to select
and play.
With the MP3 CD Mode
Playing/Pausing MP3 Files
Once an MP3 disc is inserted, the
mode will automatically start and
begin playing.
While playing, press the [II] to pause
and press [] to play.
If there are numerous files and fold-
ers within the disc, reading time
could take more than 10 seconds
and the list may not be displayed or
song searches may not operate.
Once loading is complete, try again.
Changing Files
Press the [SEEK/TRACK] button to
move to the previous or next file.
Pressing the [ SEEK/TRACK
∨ ∨]but-
ton after the file has been playing for
2 seconds will start the current file
from the beginning.
Pressing the [ SEEK/TRACK
∨ ∨]but-
ton before the file has been playing
for 1 second will start the previous
file.
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MENU: USB
USB Mode Display Controls
(1) Mode
Displays current operating mode.
(2) Operation State
From Repeat/Shuffle/Scan, displays the
currently operating function.
(3) File Index
Displays the current file number.
(4) File Info
Displays information about the cur-
rent file.
(5) Play/Pause
Changes the play/pause state.
(6) Play Time
Displays the current play time. (7) Info
Displays detailed information for the
current file.
When the ‘Folder File’ option is set as
the default display within Display
setup, the album/artist/file informa-
tion are displayed as detailed file
information.
When the ‘Album Artist Song’ opti-
on is set as the default display, the
folder name/file name are displayed
as detailed file information.
The title, artist and album info are
displayed only when such informa
tion are recorded within the MP3 file
ID3 tag.
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With the iPod®Mode
Playing/Pausing iPod®Songs
Once an iPod
®is connected, the
mode will automatically start and
begin playing an iPod
®song.
While playing, press the [II] to pause
and press [] to play.
iPod
®products with unsupported
communication protocols may not
properly operate in the audio system.
Changing Songs
Press the [ SEEK/TRACK ]
button to
move to the previous or next song.
Pressing the [ SEEK/TRACK
∨ ∨]but-
ton after the song has been playing
for 2 seconds will start the current
song from the beginning.
Pressing the [ SEEK/TRACK
∨ ∨]but-
ton before the song has been playing
for 1 second will start the previous
song.
Slight time differences may exist
depending your iPod
®product. Rewinding/Fast-forwarding Songs
While playing, press and hold the
[SEEK/TRACK]
button to rewind or
fast-forward the current song.
Searching Categories
Turn the TUNE knob left/right to
search for the desired category.
Once you find the desired category,
press the TUNE knob to select and
play.
There are eight categories that can be
searched, including Playlists, Artists,
Albums, Genres, Songs, Composers,
Audiobooks and Podcasts. Category Menu
(1) Displays the play screen.
(2) Moves to the iPod
®root category
screen.
(3) Moves to the previous category.
If the search mode is accessed while
playing a song, the most recently
searched category is displayed.
Search steps upon initial connection
may differ depending on the type of
iPod
®device.