SUBARU FORESTER 2012 SH / 3.G Owners Manual

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&Folder selection
NOTE . Selecting folders in this way is
possible only within a single disc. . Only MP3/WMA/AAC folders are re-
cognized when an attempt to select the
next or previous folder is made. If no
appropriate folder exists on the disc,
pressing the “
”or “”side of the
“ FOLDER/PTY/CAT ”button starts play-
back beginning with the first track.
Press the following buttons briefly.
Type A and B audio:
To select the next folder
To go back to the
previous folder
Type C audio:
To select the next folder
To go back to the
previous folder
Type D audio:
To select the next folder
To go back to the
previous folder
& How to eject a CD from the
player (type A, C and Daudio)
When a disc is being played back or when
a disc is in the player, press the
button. The disc will be ejected. NOTE . Avoid driving the vehicle with a CD
sticking out. Vibration might make it fall out.. If the disc is left ejected for more
than approximately 15 seconds after
the ignition switch is turned to the“ OFF ”position, a disc protection func-
tion will operate, automatically reload-
ing the disc. In this case, the disc is not played. &
How to eject CDs from the
player (type B)
! Ejecting a CD from the player
You can select and remove only one disc
at a time from the discs that are loaded.
1. Use the disc select button (from
to) to select the disc to be ejected.
2. Briefly press the
button. The
selected disc will be ejected. The disc
number indicator will flash at this time.
When you remove the ejected disc, the
disc number indicator will turn off.
To remove more discs in succession,
repeat steps 1 and 2. ! Ejecting all discs from the player
(all disc ejection mode)
1. If you continue to press the
button, the player will produce beep sound
and will enter the all disc ejection mode. At
this time, the disc number indicator and“ ALL EJECT ”indicator will flash.
2. Remove the disc that has been
ejected. The other discs loaded will then
be ejected one after another. If you do not
remove the disc that has been ejected, the“ All disc ejection mode ”will be canceled.

NOTE .Avoid driving the vehicle with a CD
sticking out. Vibration might make it fall out.. If you press the
button while
the player is in all disc ejection mode,
the mode will be cancelled following
ejection of the disc that is currently
being ejected.. If you press the
button orbutton while the player is in all disc
ejection mode, the player will draw in
the discs that have been ejected and
play them. & When the following mes-
sages are displayed
If one of the following messages is
displayed while operating the CD player,
determine the cause based on the follow-
ing information. If you cannot clear those
messages, please contact your SUBARU
dealer. ! When “PUSH EJECT ”is displayed
Press the
button to eject the disc.
Check the disc for damage or deformation
and also check that the correct disc is
inserted. Do not try to eject the disc
forcibly. Mini CDs (i.e., 8 cm/3 inch CDs)
are not supported, and if inserted, they will
be immediately ejected and this message will be displayed. If the disc cannot be
ejected or this message remains dis-
played, please contact your SUBARU
dealer. !
When “CHECK DISC ”is displayed
Press the
button to eject the disc.
Check that the disc is not damaged or
scratched, and also check that the disc is
inserted correctly. This message may
appear when using some CD-RW discs.
Check that the disc type (i.e., 8 cm/3 inch
mini CDs are not supported) and data
format are correct. This player can only
play MP3, WMA (all models) and AAC
(type C and D audio) data formats. If the
disc cannot be ejected or this message
remains displayed, please contact your
SUBARU dealer. Auxiliary input jack (if
equipped)
1) Models without Hands-free system
2) Models with Hands-free system
You can connect an external audio device
to the vehicle ’s audio system and play
back audio via the vehicle ’s speakers.
An auxiliary (AUX) input jack is present in
the center console. A stereo mini pin plug
(3.5ø) can be inserted in this jack. The
connection cable is available at electrical
appliance or similar stores.
To use the AUX input jack:
1. Connect a portable audio player to the
AUX input jack. Audio
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Type A and B audio
Type C and D audio
2. Press the “CD/AUX ”button on the
audio control panel to turn on the auxiliary
audio input.
3. Play back the portable audio player.
Refer to the instruction manual for the
portable audio player. NOTE . The AUX input jacks of the models
with the genuine SUBARU navigation
system are the 3.5 mm stereo jack type.
For detailed information, refer to the
Owner ’s Manual supplement for the
navigation system.. The output sound of the portable
audio player is not loud, and the sound
via the vehicle ’s speakers that are
connected to the vehicle audio set
may be very low. If you turn up the
volume of the audio set, the volume
becomes louder. However, when you
change from one portable audio player
to another one, the volume levels via
the vehicle ’s speakers may be signifi-
cantly louder compared to the prior device. To avoid a large volume differ-
ence, turn down the volume when you
change between portable audioplayers..
In some cases, when the sound
volume of the portable audio player is
low, the sound quality may become
impaired when you turn up the volume
of the vehicle audio system. In this
case, adjust the sound volume of the
portable audio player.. In some cases, noise occurs be-
cause of a bad connection between the
portable player and the vehicle audio
system. Try cleaning the stereo jack
and audio plug. . If the noise is not reduced, check for
disconnection of the cord or a malfunc-
tion of the portable player. Precautions to observe when
handling a compact disc
Use only compact discs (CDs, CD-Rs and
CD-RWs) that have the mark shown in the
following. Also, some compact discs
cannot be played.

.You cannot use a DualDisc in the CD
player. If you insert a DualDisc into the
player, the disc may not come out again,
possibly causing the player to malfunction. . In cold and/or rainy weather, dew can
form inside the CD player, preventing
normal operation. If this happens, eject
the CD and wait for the player to dry out. . Skipping may occur when the CD
player is subjected to severe vibration
(for example, when the vehicle is driven
on a rough surface). . To remove a disc from the case, press
the center of the case and hold both
edges of the disc. If the disc surface is
touched directly, contamination could
cause poor tone quality. Do not touch the
disc surface. . Use a clean disc whenever possible. If there are deposits, wipe the disc surface
from the center outward with a dry, soft
cloth. Be sure not to use a hard cloth,
thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. .
Do not use any disc that is scratched,
deformed, or cracked. Also, do not use
any disc that has a non-standard shape
(for example, a heart shape). Malfunctions
or problems might result. . A disc is vulnerable to heat. Never
keep it either in places exposed to direct
sunlight, near heaters or in vehicles
parked in the sun or on hot days. . Insert discs one by one into the CD
player (type B audio). Audio
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USB storage device / iPod®
operations (type C and D audio) &Play file
Refer to “Play file ”F 5-22.
& Connectable USB storage device
Mass storage class USB memory can be
connected. USB storage devices that can
be played back are accompanied by the
following restrictions. . Maximum directory layers: 8 layers
(including the ROOT). Maximum number of files in a folder:
255. Maximum number of folders: 512 (type
C audio)/255 (type D audio) (including the ROOT) . Maximum number of files on the
device: 130,560 (type C audio)/2,500
(type D audio) NOTE . HUB class USB memory cannot be
played. . ATAPI subclass USB cannot be
played.. For type C audio, High Speed USB
2.0 cannot be played. .
A USB memory that is powered by a
source other than the USB power
supply (for example, an AC power
adapter, etc.) cannot be operated.. A USB memory that is connected to
the memory card reader or multi card
reader cannot be operated.. If the USB memory consists of two
drives or more, the system will recog-
nize only one of the drives after con-
necting the USB memory.. The contents stored on the USB
memory may not be played in the same
order as they appear on a personal
computer.. A personal computer cannot be
used even if it is connected to the
system using a USB cable.. If the USB memory has a security
function, the contents stored on the
USB memory cannot be played by thesystem.. A USB memory and an iPod
®cannot
be connected to the system at the
same time.

&Connectable iPod®models
Model Firmware version
iPod
®
with video 1.3
classic 2.0.4
nano 1G 1.3.1
nano 2G 1.1.3
nano 3G 1.1.3
nano 4G 1.0.4
nano 5G 1.0.2
nano 6G 1.0
touch 1G 3.1.3
touch 2G 3.1.3
touch 3G 4.1
touch 4G 4.1
iPhone
®
1G 3.1.3
3G 3.1.3
3G S 3.1.3 4G 4.1
CAUTION
Do not connect an iPod
®other than
the previously stated models. Doing
so may result in a malfunction or,
depending on conditions, cause a fire.
NOTE . iPod
®is a registered trademark of
Apple Inc. . You are only permitted to personally
copy and play copyright-free material
or material that is legally permitted to
be copied and played by using aniPod
®and iTunes. Copyright infringe-
ment is prohibited by law.. To check the firmware version of an
iPod
®, connect it to a computer and
check the device manager. For further
information, see the User ’s Guide that
comes with the iPod
®
. To update the firmware version of an
iPod®, visit the Apple Inc. website.
& Connecting USB storage de-
vice / iPod
®
WARNING
Do not operate an iPod
®while
driving. Doing so may distract your
attention from driving and could
lead to an accident.
CAUTION
. If the data stored on an iPod
®is
deleted while it is connected to
the in-vehicle system, the data
cannot be recovered.
. Do not store an iPod
®in the
vehicle. If an iPod®is left in the
vehicle for a long period of time,
it may be deformed, discolored
or damaged by high temperature.
NOTE . Even if a USB storage device or
iPod
®is connected, it cannot be played
unless the USB/iPod®mode is se-
lected. . A movie cannot be played while a
USB storage device or an iPod
®is
connected.. While an iPod
®is connected, the
iPod®cannot be operated using the
click wheel on the iPod®(except some
models).. When using an iPod
®by connecting
it to in-vehicle equipment, the order of
the list items displayed on the in-
vehicle equipment may be different
from that on the iPod
®. However, this
does not indicate a malfunction.. An iPod
®battery that is connected Audio
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to in-vehicle equipment will be charged
when the ignition switch is in the “ON ”
or “Acc ”position. However, activation
of the iPod
®may be delayed if the
battery charge of the iPod®is low.
. If an iPod®does not activate after
operation, disconnect the connection
cable from the iPod
®and reset it. For
the resetting procedure, see the User ’s
Guide that comes with the iPod
®.
. If an iPod®and the connection cable
are connected improperly, the iPod®
cannot be powered on or will not be
recognized by in-vehicle equipment. In
this case, disconnect the connection
cable from the iPod
®, and then connect
it again.
The USB connector is located in the
center console. Use the connector to connect a USB storage device/iPod
®.
& How to play back
1. Connect a USB storage device/iPod
®.
2. Press the
button. Each time you
briefly press the button, the mode
changes in the following sequence.
Type C and D audio:
When the USB/iPod®mode is selected,
the player will start playback of the USB
storage device/iPod
®.
NOTE . Depending on the number of tracks
stored on the iPod
®and the firmware
version, the iPod®may not activate
smoothly after operation or not work
properly.. Do not disconnect the connector
from the iPod
®during iPod®operation.
& To select a track from the beginning
Select a track in the same way as for a
CD. For details, refer to “To select a track
from the beginning ”F 5-24. &
To select a chapter from the
beginning when connecting iPod
®
When playing podcasts or audiobooks,
select a chapter in the same way as for a
CD. For details, refer to “To select a track
from the beginning ”F 5-24.
& Fast-forwarding and rewind- ing
Fast-forwarding and rewinding are oper-
ated in the same way as for a CD. For
details, refer to “Fast-forwarding and
rewinding ”F 5-25.
NOTE
When connecting iPod
®:
. When the end of a track is reached
while fast-forwarding, fast-forwarding
ends and play begins from the begin-
ning of the next track.. When the beginning of a track is
reached while rewinding, rewinding
ends and play begins from the begin-
ning of the track.

&Repeating
! When connecting USB storage de- vice
Repeating is operated in the same way as
for a CD. For details, refer to “Repeating ”
F 5-25.
! When connecting iPod
®
Type C audio
Type D audio
Each time you briefly press the “RPT ”
button, the mode changes in the following sequence.
Type C audio:
Type D audio:
NOTE . The “ALL RPT ”indication refers to
the repeat playback of all tracks on the
entire iPod
®.
. The “SONG RPT ”(type C audio)/ “
ONE RPT ”(type D audio) indication
refers to the repeat playback of a single
track. It repeats the track that is play-ing.. When an audiobook is playing, the
mode does not change even if you
press the “RPT ”button.
& Random playback
Type C audio*
1
Type D audio*2
*1: Press and hold the button.
*2: Press the button briefly.
To playback tracks at random, press the “ RDM ”button while a track is playing.
Each time you press the button, the mode
changes in the following sequence.
When connecting USB storage device
(type C audio):
When connecting USB storage device
(type D audio):
When connecting iPod®(type C audio):
When connecting iPod®(type D audio):
NOTE . The “FOLDER RDM ”indication re-
fers to the random playback in the
folders. It randomly repeats all of the
tracks in the folder.. The “ALL RDM ”indication refers to
the random playback in the entire USB
storage device. It randomly repeats all
of the tracks on the USB storagedevice.. The “ALBUM RDM ”indication refers
to the shuffle playback of the album. It
sequentially plays back all of the tracks
on the album.. The “SONG RDM ”indication refers Audio
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to the shuffle playback on the entire iPod
®. It randomly repeats all of the
tracks on the iPod®.
. When an iPod®is connected, the
tracks are played back at random by
the shuffle function of the iPod
®. There-
fore, iPod®operation may be different
depending on the model of the con-
nected iPod
®.
. When an audiobook or a podcast is
playing, the mode does not change
even if you press the “RDM ”button.
To cancel the random playback mode,
press the “RDM ”button and select CAN-
CEL. The “RDM ”indication will turn off
and the normal playback mode will re-sume. & SCAN (only when connecting
USB storage device) (type Caudio)
Scan is operated in the same way as for a
CD. For details, refer to “Scan (type A, B
and C audio) ”F 5-27.
NOTE
When an iPod
®is connected, you
cannot select the SCAN mode. &
Selecting category (only
when connecting iPod
®)
When the
button is pressed briefly,
the iPod®menu is displayed.
Each time you turn the “TUNE/TRACK/
CH ”dial clockwise, the displayed category
changes in the following sequence. Each
time you turn the dial counterclockwise,
the displayed category changes in the
opposite sequence.
To select the category, press the dial. To
close the iPod®menu, press and hold thebutton. To return to the previous
screen, briefly press thebutton.
& Display selection
Refer to “Display selection (type A, B and
C audio) ”F 5-27. !
Page scroll
Refer to “Page (track/folder title) scroll ”
F 5-27.
& Folder selection (only when
connecting USB storage de- vice)
Refer to “Folder selection ”F 5-28.
NOTE
When an iPod
®is connected, you
cannot select a folder. & Setting the playing speed
(only when the audiobook is
playing) (type D audio)
Each time you briefly press
(the
“ RPT ”button) while the audiobook is
playing, the playing speed changes in
the following sequence.
& When the following mes-
sages are displayed
If one of the following messages is
displayed while connecting the USB sto-
rage device/iPod
®, determine the cause

based on the following information. If you
cannot clear those messages, please
contact your SUBARU dealer. !When “CHECK DEVICE ”is dis-
played
This message is displayed under the
following conditions. . When there is a short in the USB bus
. When an unsupported device (for ex-
ample a USB mouse) is connected. When an unsupported iPod
®is con-
nected. When a connected iPod
®is frozen
. When a transmission malfunction oc-
curs. When an iPod
®confirmation malfunc-
tion occurs. When a HUB class USB storage
device is connected
Disconnect the USB storage device/iPod
®
and check it. ! When “NO USB ”is displayed (type
D audio)
This message is displayed under the
following conditions. . No USB storage devices/iPod
®are
connected.. A non-connectable USB storage de-
vice/iPod
®is connected. Connect a connectable USB storage device/iPod
®.
! When “No song ”is displayed (type
D audio)
This message is displayed when there are
no playable audio tracks on the connected
USB storage device/iPod
®. Connect a
USB storage device/iPod®that has play-
able audio tracks stored on it. Audio control buttons (if
equipped)
These buttons are located on the spokes
of the steering wheel. They allow the
driver to control audio functions without
taking his/her hands off the steeringwheel. &
MODE button
Models without Hands-free system Audio
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