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Gracenote
®End User License
Agreement Version 20061005
This application or device contains
software from Gracenote, Inc. of
Emeryville, California (‘‘ Gracenote’’).
The software from Gracenote (the
‘‘ Gracenote Software ’’) enables this
application to perform disc and/or
file identification and obtain music-
related information, including name,
artist, track, and title information
(‘‘ Gracenote Data’’ ) from online
servers or embedded databases
(collectively, ‘‘Gracenote Servers ’’)
and to perform other functions. You
may use Gracenote Data only by
means of the intended End-User
functions or this application or
device.
You agree that you will use
Gracenote Data, the Gracenote
Software, and Gracenote Servers for
your own personal non-commercial
use only. You agree not to assign, copy,
transfer or transmit the Gracenote
Software or any Gracenote Data to
any third party.
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EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DATA,
THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, OR
GRACENOTE SERVERS, EXCEPT
AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED
HEREIN.
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license to use the Gracenote Data,
the Gracenote Software, and
Gracenote Servers will terminate if
you violate these restrictions. If your
license terminates, you agree to
cease any and all use of the
Gracenote Data, the Gracenote
Software, and Gracenote Servers.
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Gracenote Data, the Gracenote
Software, and the Gracenote Servers,
including all ownership rights. Under
no circumstances will Gracenote
become liable for any payment to you
for any information that you provide.
You agree that Gracenote, Inc. may
enforce its rights under this
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own name.
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identifier to track queries for
statistical purposes. The purpose of a
randomly assigned numeric identifier
is to allow the Gracenote service to
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anything about who you are. For
more information, see the web page
for the Gracenote Privacy Policy for
the Gracenote service.
The Gracenote Software and each
item of Gracenote Data are licensed
to you
‘‘AS IS. ’’
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Gracenote makes no representations
or warranties, express or implied,
regarding the accuracy of any
Gracenote Data from in the
Gracenote Servers. Gracenote
reserves the right to delete data from
the Gracenote Servers or to change
data categories for any cause that
Gracenote deems sufficient. No
warranty is made that the Gracenote
Software or Gracenote Servers are
error-free or that functioning of
Gracenote Software or Gracenote
Servers will be uninterrupted.
Gracenote is not obligated to provide
you with new enhanced or additional
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FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
TITLE, AND
NONINFRINGEMENT.
GRACENOTE DOES NOT
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WILL BE OBTAINED BY YOUR
USE OF THE GRACENOTE
SOFTWARE OR ANY GRACENOTE
SERVER. IN NO CASE WILL
GRACENOTE BE LIABLE FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR FOR
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REVENUES.
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AUDIO DISPLAY AUDIO DISPLAY
VOL/ ꂻ
(VOLUME/POWER)
KNOB
CANCEL BUTTON SKIP BUTTONS
USB/AUX BUTTON
INTERFACE DIAL INTERFACE DIALSKIP BUTTONS
USB/AUX BUTTON
VOL/
ꂻ
(VOLUME/POWER)
KNOB
MAP/GUIDE BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON
REPEAT BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON
MAP/GUIDE BUTTONCANCEL BUTTON
AUDIO BUTTON RANDOM
BUTTON
REPEAT
BUTTON NAVIGATION SCREEN
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To Play an iPod
ꭂ
This audio system can select and
play the audio files on the iPod
ꭂ
with
the same controls used for the in-
dash disc player. To play an iPod,
connect it to the USB adapter cable
in the console compartment by using
your dock connector, then press the
USB/AUX button. The ignition
switch must be in the ACCESSORY
(I) or the ON (II) position. The iPod
will also be charged with the ignition
switch in these settings. The audio system reads and plays
sound files to be playable on the
iPod. The system cannot operate an
iPod as a mass storage device. The
system will only play songs stored on
the iPod with iTunes.
iPod and iTunes are registered
trademarks owned by Apple Inc.
Voice Control SystemYou can select the AUX mode by
using the navigation system voice
control buttons, but cannot operate
the play mode functions.
The voice command music search
feature, Song By Voice
™, is also
available. Refer to the navigation
system manual for complete details. iPods compatible with your audio
system using the USB adapter cable
are:
Model
Software
ꭧ
iPod
5th and 6th
generations Ver.1.3 or greater
iPod classic Ver.1.1.2 or greater
iPod nano
1st generation Ver.1.3.1 or greater
iPod nano
2nd generation Ver.1.1.2 or greater
iPod nano
3rd generation Ver.1.1.3 or greater
iPod nano
4th generation Ver.1.0.3 or greater
iPod touch
1st generation Ver.1.1.1 or greater
iPod touch
2nd generation Ver.2.1.1 or greater
iPhone Ver.2.1.0 or greater
iPhone 3G Ver.2.1.0 or greaterꭧ : Use the latest software.
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Use only compatible iPods with the
latest software. iPods that are not
compatible will not work in this audio
unit.
NOTE:●
Do not connect your iPod using a
hub.
●
Do not keep the iPod and dock
connector cable in the vehicle.
Direct sunlight and high heat will
damage it.
●
Do not use an extension cable
between the USB adapter cable
equipped with your vehicle and
your dock connector.
●
We recommend backing up your
data before playing it.
●
Some devices cannot be powered
or charged via the USB adapter, if
this is the case use the accessory
adapter to supply power to your
device.
Connecting an iPod1. Unclip the USB connector bypulling it up, and pull out the USB
adapter cable in the console
compartment.
2. Connect your dock connector tothe iPod correctly and securely.
3. Install the dock connector to the USB adapter cable securely.
USB CONNECTOR
USB ADAPTER CABLE
DOCK CONNECTOR USB ADAPTER CABLE
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If the iPod indicator does not appear
in the audio display, check the
connections, and try to reconnect the
iPod a few times.
If the audio system still does not
recognize the iPod, the iPod may
need to be reset. Follow the
instructions that came with your
iPod, or you can find reset
instructions online at
www.apple.com/
ipod
.
The current file number and total of
the selected playable files are
displayed in the center display.
Pressing the AUDIO button displays
the artist, album and track (file)
names on the navigation screen.
To Change or Select FilesUse the SKIP button an iPod is
playing to select passages and
change files.
SKIP －Each time you press and
release the
side of the SKIP
button, the system skips forward to
the beginning of the next track.
Press and release the
side of the
button to skip backward to the
beginning of the current track. Press
it again to skip to the beginning of
the previous track.
To move rapidly within playing track,
press and hold either side (
or
) of the SKIP button.
You can also select a track from any
category on the list: playlists, artists,
albums and songs, by using the
interface dial.
Push the interface selector up to
display the Music Search screen.
Turn the interface dial to select a
desired search method.
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Press ENTER on the interface
selector to display the items on that
list, then turn the interface dial to
make a selection. Press ENTER to
set your selection.If you select
‘‘ALL ’’on the artists list,
the albums list is displayed.
If you select ‘‘ALL ’’on the albums
list, all the tracks become available
for selection.
The track order that appears at this
time varies depending on the iPod
model and software. Press the AUDIO button to go back
to the normal audio playing display.
Pressing the CANCEL button goes
back to the previous screen, and
pressing the MAP/GUIDE button
cancels the audio control display on
the screen.
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REPEAT－This feature
continuously plays a file.
1. Press the AUDIO button to display the audio control screen, then
push the interface selector down to
display AUDIO MENU.
2. Turn the interface dial, select Repeat, and press ENTER on the
interface selector. 3. Turn the interface dial, select the
Repeat icon and press ENTER on
the interface selector. Playback of
the track that is currently being
played will be repeated.
To cancel this function, turn the
interface dial and select the Repeat
OFF icon, and then press ENTER on
the interface selector.
You can also select the function by
using the RPT button.
SHUFFLE －This feature shuffles
playback of tracks contained within
the iPod. This function can be
established at the same time that
Repeat Playback is set up.
1. On the iPod screen, push the interface selector down to display
AUDIO MENU.
SHUFFLE ICON
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2. Turn the interface dial, selectShuffle and press ENTER on the
interface selector.
3. Turn the interface dial, select the Shuffle icon and press ENTER on
the interface selector.
Shuffle playback will begin. To
cancel this function, turn the
interface dial and select the Shuffle
OFF icon, and then press ENTER on
the interface selector.
You can also select the function by
using the RDM button.
ALBUM SHUFFLE －Shuffles
playback of all available albums,
which are selected by the desired
list: playlists, artists, albums or
songs. This function can be selected
at the same time that Repeat
Playback is setup.
1. On the iPod screen, push the interface selector down to display
AUDIO MENU. 2. Turn the interface dial, select
Shuffle and press ENTER on the
interface selector.
3. Turn the interface dial, select the Album Shuffle icon and press
ENTER on the interface selector.
Shuffle playback of the album will
begin.
To cancel this function, turn the
interface dial and select the Shuffle
OFF icon, and then press ENTER on
the interface selector.
NOTE:
Available operating functions vary on
models or versions. Some functions
may not be available on the vehicle's
audio system.
ALBUM SHUFFLE ICON
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To Stop Playing Your iPod
ꭂ
To play the radio, press the AM/FM,
or XM button. Press the DISC button
to switch to the disc mode. Press the
HDD button to switch to HDD Audio
and press the USB/AUX button to
switch to
Bluetooth
ꭂAudio.
Disconnecting an iPod
ꭂ
You can disconnect the iPod at any
time when you see the‘‘OK to
disconnect ’’message
ꭧ
in the iPod
display. Always make sure you see
the ‘‘OK to disconnect ’’message in
the iPod display before you
disconnect it. Make sure to follow
the iPod ’s instructions on how to
disconnect the dock connector from
the USB adapter cable. ꭧ
: The displayed message may
vary on models or versions. On
some models, there is no
message to disconnect.
When you disconnect the iPod while
it is playing, the audio display and
the navigation screen (if selected)
show USB NO DATA.
If you reconnect the same iPod, the
system may begin playing where it
left off, depending on what mode the
iPod is in when it is reconnected.
When you connect your iPod to the navigation system, the most recentsettings (Shuffle, Repeat, etc.) will becarried over.
iPod
ꭂ
Error Messages
If you see an error message in the
audio display, see page 283.
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