TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID 2020 Accessories, Audio & Navigation (in English)
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1. BASIC OPERATION
AUDIO/VISUAL SYSTEM
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1Press the “MENU” button.
2Select “Setup” .
3Select “Audio” .
4Select “Common” .
5Select “Display”.
6Select the desired item to be adjusted.
1Press this switch to operate the voice
command system.
SCREEN ADJUSTMENT
The  contrast  and  brightness  of  the
screen can be adjusted.
Screen buttonFunction
“Contrast” “+”Select to strengthen the
contrast of the screen.
“Contrast” “-”Select  to  weaken  the
contrast of the screen.
“Brightness” “+”Select  to  brighten  the
screen.
“Brightness” “-”Select  to  darken  the
screen.
INFORMATION
● Depending  on  the  audio  source,  some
functions may not be available.
VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM
The  voice  command  system  and  its  list
of  commands  can  be  operated.
( P.124) 
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2. RADIO OPERATION
1. AM/FM/SiriusXM (SXM) RADIO
■CONTROL SCREEN
■CONTROL PANEL
OVERVIEW
The radio operation screen can be reached by the following meth ods: 
P.77 
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2. RADIO OPERATION
AUDIO/VISUAL SYSTEM
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No.FunctionPage
Select to display the audio source selection screen.
Select to display the preset stations screen.84
Select to display the cac he radio operation screen.84
Select to display a list of receivable stations.86
Select to display the radio options screen.87
Select to display the sound setting screen.78
Select to tune to preset stations/channels.84
Displays items on the channels  registered to smart favorites85, 
112
Displays the artist info and song title or album
Select to change the displayed information.
Displays messages when  available from RBDS.
Displays cover art, station logo, etc.
Displays genre information
Select to display HD) multicast channels available.88
Press to seek for stations in the relevant program type/channel  category.
 Press and hold for continuous seek.
Turn to step up/down frequencies/channels.
 Turn  to  move  up/down  the  station.  Also,  the  knob  can  be  used  to  enter
selections on the lis t screens by pressing it.
INFORMATION
●The radio automatically changes to stereo reception when a stereo broadcast is received.
● The radio automatically blends to an HD Radio signal in AM or F M where available. 
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2. RADIO OPERATION
1Tune in the desired station.
2Select and hold  “(Add New)”.
When  “(Add  New)”   is  selected,  a  confir-
mation  message  appears.  Select  “Yes”
and select  “OK”.
 To change the preset station to a different
one, select and hold the preset station.
1Select  “SXM Replay” *2 or “Radio Re-
play” *
1.
2Select  the  desired  cache  radio  opera-
tion button.
PRESETTING A STATION
Radio mode has a mix preset function,
which  can  store  up  to  36  stations  (6
stations per page x 6 pages) from any
of the AM, FM or SXM bands.
INFORMATION
●The number of preset radio stations dis-
played  on  the  screen  can  be  changed.
( P. 1 1 2 )
*1: Entune Premium Audio only
*2: Entune Audio Plus only
CACHING A RADIO 
PROGRAM
AM/FM*1 and SXM radio program can
be  cached  and  played  back  in  a  time-
shifted manner.
No.Function
Returns to the live radio broadcast
Displays  the  replay  offset  from  the
current time
Skips backward 2 minutes (AM/FM)
Select  to  change  the  current/previ-
ous track (SXM)
Fast rewinds continuously
Pauses the playback (To restart, se-
lect
 )
Fast forwards continuously
Skips forward 2 minutes (AM/FM)
Select  to  change  the  next  track
(SXM) 
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AUDIO/VISUAL SYSTEM
31Select channels registered to smart fa-
vorites.
2Select “SXM Replay” *1 or “Radio Re-
play” *
2.
INFORMATION
●The  system  can  stor e  up  to  20  minutes
of  AM/FM  and  less  than  60  minutes  of
SXM.  Cached  data  will  be  erased  when
the  radio  mode  or  station  is  changed  or
when  the  audio/visual  system  is  turned
off. 
● AM/FM: If noise or silence occurs during
the  caching  process,  cache  writing  will
continue,  with  the  noise  or  silence
recorded  as  is.  In  this  case,  the  cached
broadcast  will  contain  the  noise  or
silence when played back.
AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK OF 
THE CACHE
 If the radio broadcast is interrupted by
another  audio  output,  such  as  an
incoming  phone  call,  the  system  will
automatically  cache  the  interrupted
portion  and  perform  time-shift
playback  when  the  interruption  ends.
This  function  is  available  when  “Auto
Pause”  is set to on. ( P.87)
SMART FAVORITES (SXM)
Up to 20 channels can be registered as
presets in the cache. Caches the latest
less than 30 minutes for each channel.
For channel registration:  P.112
INFORMATION
●When  “SXM  Tune  Start”  is turned on
( P.87), the current song is played from
the beginning when you select the chan-
nel.
●  is displayed on the channels regis-
tered to smart favorites. ( P. 8 2 )
*1: Entune Audio Plus only
*2: Entune Premium Audio only 
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1Select “Station List”.
2Select “AM”,  “FM” or  “SXM”.
 FM and SXM
3Select the desired program genre.
4Select the desired station.
1Select  “Refresh” .
“Cancel  Refresh”:  Select  to  cancel  the
refresh.
“Source” : Select to change to another au-
dio source while refreshing.
SELECTING A STATION 
FROM THE LIST
INFORMATION
● The genre list is in the following order:
• Classical
• Country
• EasyLis (Easy Listening)
• Inform (Information)
•Jazz
•News
•Oldies
•Other
• Pop Music
• Religion
•Rock
• R&B (Rhythm and Blues)
•Sports
•Talk
• Traffic  (Not  available  when  “HD
Radio™” indicator is off.)
• Alert (Emergency Alert)
REFRESHING THE STATION 
LIST
INFORMATION
● The audio/visual system sound is muted
during refresh operation.
● In  some  situations,  it  may  take  some
time to update the station list. 
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AUDIO/VISUAL SYSTEM
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1Select “Options”.
2Select the desired item.
RADIO OPTIONS
No.Function
Select to turn automatic playback of
the cache on/off.
When  “SXM  Tune  Start”  is  turned
on,  the  current  song  is  played  from
the  beginning  when  you  select  the
channel.
Select to turn digital AM Radio mode
on/off.
Select to turn digital FM Radio mode
on/off.
Analog  FM  only:  Select  to  display
RBDS text messages.
AM/FM
Select  to  scan  for  receivable  sta-
tions.
SXM
Select to seek for stations in the rel-
evant program type/channel catego-
ry.
RADIO BROADCAST DATA 
SYSTEM
This  audio/visual  system  is  equipped
with  Radio  Broadcast  Data  Systems
(RBDS). RBDS mode allows text mes-
sages  to  be  received  from  radio  sta-
tions that utilize RBDS transmitters.
When RBDS is on, the radio can
— only  select  stations  of  a  particular
program type,
— display  messages  from  radio  sta-
tions.
RBDS  features  are  available  only
when  listening  to  an  FM  station  that
broadcasts  RBDS  information  and  the
“FM Info” function is on. ( P.87) 
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1Select  .
2Select the desired channel.
Turning  the  “TUNE  SCROLL”   knob  can
also select the desired multicast channel.
USING HD Radio ™
 
TECHNOLOGY
HD Radio ™
  Technology  is  the  digital
evolution of analog AM/FM radio. Your
radio  product  has  a  special  receiver
which  allows  it  to  receive  digital
broadcasts  (where  available)  in
addition  to  the  analog  broadcasts  it
already  receives.  Digital  broadcasts
have  better  sound  quality  than  analog
broadcasts  as  digital  broadcasts
provide free, crystal clear audio with no
static  or  distortion.  For  more
information,  and  a  guide  to  available
radio  stations  and  programming,  refer
to www.hdradio.com
.
HD  Radio  features  included  in  Toyota
radios:
 Digital  Sound  -  HD  Radio  broadcasts
deliver  crystal-clear,  digital  audio  quality
to listeners.
 HD2/HD3  Channels-  FM  stations  can
provide  additional  digital  only  audio  pro-
gramming  with  expanded  content  and
format choices on HD2/HD3 channels.
 PSD- Program Service Data (PSD) gives
you on-screen information such as artist
name and song title.
 Artist  Experience-  Images  related  to  the
broadcast  are  displayed  on  the  radio
screen, such as album cover art and sta-
tion logos.
HD  Radio  Technology  manufactured
under  license  from  iBiquity  Digital
Corporation.  U.S.  and  Foreign
Patents. For patents see 
http://dts.com/patents
.  HD  Radio,
Artist  Experience,  and  the  HD,  HD
Radio, and “ARC” logos are registered
trademarks  or  trademarks  of  iBiquity
Digital Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
AVAILABLE HD Radio ™
 
TECHNOLOGY
MULTICAST
On the FM radio frequency most digital
stations have “multiple” or supplemen-
tal programs on one FM station. 
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HD Radio™ TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
ExperienceCauseAction
Mismatch of time alignment
a user may hear a short pe-
riod  of  programming  re-
played  or  an  echo,  stutter
or skip.The  radio  stations  analog
and  digital  volume  is  not
properly aligned or the sta-
tion is in ballgame mode.
None,  radio  broadcast  issue.  A
user can contact the radio station.
Sound  fades,  blending  in
and out.Radio  is  shifting  between
analog and digital audio.
Reception  issue,  may  clear-up  as
the vehicle continues to be driven.
Turning  the  indicator  of  the  “HD
Radio™” button off can force radio
in an analog audio.
Audio mute condition when
an  HD2/HD3  multicast
channel had been playing.The  radio  does  not  have
access  to  digital  signals  at
the moment.This  is  normal  behavior,  wait  until
the  digital  signal  returns.  If  out  of
the  coverage  area,  seek  a  new
station.
Audio mute delay when se-
lecting  an  HD2/HD3  multi-
cast channel preset.
The  digital  multicast  con-
tent  is  not  available  until
HD Radio™ broadcast can
be  decoded  and  make  the
audio  available.  This  takes
up to 7 seconds.
This  is  normal  behavior,  wait  for
the audio to become available.
Text  information  does  not
match the present song au-
dio.Data  service  issue  by  the
radio broadcaster.
Broadcaster  should  be  notified.
Complete the form; 
https://hdradio.com/stations/
feedback.
No  text  information  shown
for the present selected fre-
quency.Data  service  issue  by  the
radio broadcaster.
Broadcaster  should  be  notified.
Complete the form; 
https://hdradio.com/stations/
feedback. 
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HOW TO SUBSCRIBE TO 
SiriusXM Radio Services
To  listen  to  a  satellite  radio  broadcast
in the vehicle, a subscription to the Sir-
iusXM Satellite Radio service is neces-
sary.
A  SiriusXM  Satellite  Radio  is  a  tuner
designed exclusively to receive broad-
casts  provided  under  a  separate  sub-
scription. Availability is limited to the 48
contiguous  U.S.  states  and  some  Ca-
nadian provinces.
HOW TO SUBSCRIBE
It is necessary to enter into a separate
service  agreement  with  SiriusXM  Sat-
ellite Radio in order to receive satellite
broadcast programming in the vehicle.
Additional  activation  and  service  sub-
scription fees apply that are not includ-
ed in the purchase price of the vehicle
and digital satellite tuner.
 For  complete  information  on  subscrip-
tion  rates  and  terms,  or  to  subscribe  to
SiriusXM Satellite Radio:
U.S.A.
Refer to www.siriusxm.com
 or call 
1-877-447-0011.
 Canada
Refer to www.siriusxm.ca
 or call 
1-877-438-9677.
NOTICE
● SiriusXM  Satellite  Radio  Ser-
vices Legal Disclaimers and Warnings
• Fees  and  Taxes Subscription  fee,
taxes,  one  time  activation  fee,  and
other  fees  may  apply.  Subscription
fee  is  consumer  only.  All  fees  and
programming subject to change.
Subscriptions  subject  to  Customer
Agreement  available  at
www.siriusxm.com
.  (U.S.A.)  or
www.siriusxm.ca  (Canada)  SiriusXM
service  only  available  in  the  48
contiguous  United  States  and
Canada.
Explicit  Language  Notice Channels
with  frequent  explicit  language  are
indicated  with  an  “XL”  preceding  the
channel  name.  Channel  blocking  is
available for SiriusXM Satellite Radio
receivers by notifying SiriusXM at;
 U.S.A. Customers:
Visit www.siriusxm.com
 Or calling 
1-877-447-0011
Canadian Customers:
Visit www.siriusxm.ca
 Or calling 
1-877-438-9677
● It is prohibited to copy, decompile, disas-
semble,  reverse  engineer,  hack,  manip-
ulate,  or  otherwise  make  available  any
technology  or  software  incorporated  in
receivers  compatible  with  the  SiriusXM
Satellite  Radio  System  or  that  support
the  SXM  website,  the  Online  Service  or
any  of  its  content.  Furthermore,  the
AMBE
®  voice  compression  software
included  in  this  product  is  protected  by
intellectual  property  rights  including  pat-
ent  rights,  copyrights,  and  trade  secrets
of Digital Voice Systems, Inc.
● Note:  this  applies  to  SiriusXM  Satellite
Radio  receivers  only  and  not  SXM
Ready devices.