TOYOTA PRIUS 2009 2.G Owners Manual

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Setting DSP
The following features can be se t as desired by touching on the
screen.
Type B only
■ Turning Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
Type A
To u c h .
ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to the
noise level as you drive your vehicle.
Type B
Touch , or .
ASL adjusts the volume and tone quality according to the noise level as
you drive your vehicle.

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■Trademark owned by SRS Labs, Inc.
The audio systems utilize SRS FOCUS
 and SRS TruBass audio
enhancement technologies, under license from SRS Labs, Inc., in all mode
except AM radio mode.
FOCUS, TruBass, SRS and
 symbols are trademarks of SRS
Labs, Inc.
FOCUS and TruBass technologies are incorporated under license from
SRS Labs, Inc.

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Optimal use of the audio system (Vehicle without AUX adapter)
Adjusting sound quality and balanceTouch on the screen. Adjust the settings, referring to
the following table.
Once you have finished, touch.
Press on the panel to display the audio/video control screen.
Operating the radio and CD player
AUDIO
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Adjust sound
quality and
balance
STEP1
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STEP2

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*: The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each radio or CD mode.
■Trademark owned by SRS Labs, Inc.
The audio systems utilize SRS FOCUS
 and SRS TruBass audio
enhancement technologies, under license from SRS Labs, Inc., in all mode
except AM radio mode.
FOCUS, TruBass, SRS and
 symbols are trademarks of SRS
Labs, Inc.
FOCUS and TruBass technologies are incorporated under license from
SRS Labs, Inc.
Sound quality modeDisplayLevelTo u c h
High-pitched tones
*-5 to 5
or
Low-pitched tones
*-5 to 5
Front/rear
volume balance F7 to R7 or
Left/right volume balance L7 to R7 or

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Using the AUX adapter
: If equipped
■Operating portable audio devices connected to the audio system
The volume can be adjusted using the vehicle’s audio controls. All other
adjustments must be made on the portable audio device itself.
■ When using a portable audio devi ce connected to the power outlet
Noise may occur during playback. Use the power source of the portable
audio device.
This adapter can be used to connect a portable audio device and lis-
ten to it through the vehicle’s speakers.
Connect the portable
audio device.
Press .STEP1
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Using the steering switches
Turning on the powerPress when the audio system is turned OFF.
The audio system can be turned OFF by holding the switch down for 1
second or more.
Changing the audio sourcePress when the audio system is turned ON. The audio source
changes as follows each time the bu tton is pressed. If a CD is not
inserted, that mode will be skipped.
FM (1, 2) CD player AM SAT (1, 2, 3)
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the
steering wheel.
Vo l u m e
Power on, select audio
source
Radio: Select radio stations
CD:Select tracks, discs and
folder

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Adjusting the volume
Press “+” on to increase the vo lume and “-” to decrease the
volume.
Hold down the button to continue increasing or decreasing the volume.
Selecting a radio station
Press to select the radio mode.
Press or  on to select a radio station.
To scan for receivable stations, press and hold the switch until you
hear a beep.
Selecting a track
Press to select the CD mode.
Press  or  on to select the desired track.
Selecting a disc or folder in th e CD player (Folder selection is
available only when MP3/WMA disc is in use.)
Press to select the CD player.
Press and hold  or  on until you hear a beep.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
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■Canceling automatic selection of a radio station
Push the same switch.
CAUTION
■To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.

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Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
The hands-free system is a function that allows you to use your
mobile phone without touching it.
This system supports Bluetooth
® mobile phones. Bluetooth® is a
wireless data system that allows th e mobile phone to wirelessly con-
nect to the hands-free syst em and make/receive calls.
Telephone switch
Sending/Receiving/“Tele-
phone” screen display
(when stopped)
End call
Microphone The person you are speaking
to can be heard from the
driver’s side speaker.
To use the hands-free system yo u must register your Bluetooth
®
phone in the system. (P. 274)

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Status displayYou can check such indicators as signal strength and battery charge
on the “Telephone” screen.
Connection status
Battery charge
Call area
Signal strength
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IndicatorsConditions
Connection status Blue: Good
Ye l l o w : B a d
: Not connected
Battery charge : Full
: Low
Call area “Rm”: Roaming area
“Hm”: Home area
Signal strength : Good
: Bad
: Not connected