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Using the Audio System
{Warning
Adjust the radio or CD player only
while the vehicle is stationary.
Adjusting them while the vehicle
is moving could cause an
accident. You and others could be
seriously injured.
Adjust the volume so that sound
outside of the vehicle can be heard.
If outside sound cannot be heard,
accidents may be harder to avoid.
Do not install a radio equipment
antenna near the vehicle's radio
antenna. This could cause
unwanted noise on the radio or
while playing a CD.
The radio or CD/USB player can be
used when the engine control switch
is in the "ACC" or "ON" position.
Continued use while the engine is
stopped may cause the battery to
discharge. Take care not to spill liquids, etc. on
the radio or CD player. It may cause
damage to the player.
Do not disassemble or apply oil to
the radio or CD player.
Disc
When it is cold or when it is raining,
the car windows will fog up and
cause dew (water drops) to form in
the vehicle compartment
(condensation). When this happens,
the audio may skip, and playback
will stop. Ventilate the vehicle
compartment and dehumidify before
resuming use.
The audio may skip due to violent
vibrations when the car is traveling
across harsh roads.
Never insert foreign objects into the
disc insertion slot.
Do not insert a wet disc into the
player.
This player uses an invisible laser
beam which could cause hazardous
radiation exposure if directed
outside the player. Be sure to
operate the player correctly.Playback may not be possible due
to recording conditions or disc
characteristics, scratches, dirt,
or deterioration.
Usable Discs
Most music CDs can be used. CD-R
and CD-RW discs recorded
according to the CD-DA format can
also be played.
CD-R (CD-Recordable), CD-RW
(CD-ReWritable) may not be able to
play back due to the recording
condition, characteristics of the disc,
damage, dirt or deterioration due to
long exposure to the environment of
the vehicle compartment. CD-R,
CD-RW that are not finalized and
CD-R and CD-RW that are saved in
the UDF format cannot be played
(excluding MP3/WMA).
CD-TEXT function is only
compatible with commercial CD
compatible with CD-TEXT.
Characters may not display
accurately in CD-R and CD-RW.

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CD, C-thru Disc with transparent or
translucent recorded parts may not
be inserted and ejected accurately.
Please do not use them.
SACD (Super Audio CD) can only
be played in the CD level of a
hybrid disc.
CCCD (Copy Control CD) may not
play as it does not meet the
standard CD requirements.
CD-EXTRA can be played as a
music CD. The sound of a data
track of a Mixed Mode CD cannot
be played. Only music tracks can be
played. A Mixed Mode CD mixed
with DTS can also not be played
accurately. This device accepts
8 cm (3 in) CD. Plug in the device
directly without using an adapter,
etc. to avoid damage.
When Removing a Disc
Do not leave discs inside the player
or partially inserted for a long time.
This may scratch the discs and
make them unusable. Remove the
disc horizontally from the main
device. Do not pull it violently
towards the top.Also do not pull it down hard while
removing. The disc may become
damaged and the audio may skip.
Do not insert objects other than
discs into the disc slot or insert
more than one disc at a time.
Handling a Disc
Avoid exposing the disc to direct
sunlight and always keep it in a
case. Otherwise, the disc will bend
and become unusable.
Do not stick any paper tape to the
recording side or the label side as it
may lead the disc to malfunction.
Do not use a disc with cracks or if it
is severely bent as it may lead to
damage.
Hold the disc without touching the
recording side as this may make the
disc dirty and lead to the audio
skipping.
Using benzene, record disc cleaner,
or anti-static fluids may damage the
disc. Using a dirty disc will damage
the disc and lead to audio skipping.
When the disc is dirty, use a
commercial disc cleaner to gently
clean it from the inside to the
outside. Do not use lens cleaner.
Do not use the types of disc
described below because such
discs may cause a breakdown.
.
Adapters or discs with special
properties, such as Dual Discs
and printable discs.
. Discs with transparent or
semitransparent sections on the
recording side.
. Discs with copy protection.
New Disc
Some new discs may have burrs
found in the center hole or at the
edges. Remove these burrs with a
ballpoint pen, etc. before using
the disc.
If they are not removed, the disc
may not be read accurately and
cause improper operation.
Rental Discs
Do not use any disc that has
cellophane tape or any rental disc
that has glue from the label exposed

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or some of the removed label still
attached to it. Using the disc like
this may cause the disc to not eject
properly and damage the disc.
Discs with Special Shapes
Heart-shaped or octagon-shaped
discs cannot be played. Do not use
them as they may cause damage.
Disc Accessories
Do not use commercially available
accessories (such as stabilizers,
protective seals, etc.) that are said
to improve sound quality or protect
the discs, and CD labels, etc. They
may change the thickness of the
disc and external specifications and
lead to damage.
Do not use commercially available
accessories (such as CD rings,
protectors) that are said to improve
sound quality or are effective
against vibrations. They may come
off inside the device, causing the
disc to become unplayable or
unretrievable and lead to
malfunction.Supported MP3/WMA File
Standards
MP3 (MPEG Audio LAYER 3) is a
standard format for sound
compression technology.
MP3 can compress a file to
one-tenth of its original size.
WMA (Windows Media™
Audio) is a
Microsoft sound compression
format. It can compress sounds to a
smaller size than the MP3.
MP3/WMA files recorded in the
CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW can
be played.
Discs formatted in the ISO9660
level 1 and 2, Romeo and Joliet file
system can be used.
Files with extensions compatible to
MP3 and WMA can be played
(.mp3, .wma).
CD-R and CD-RW compatible to
multisessions and also have MP3/
WMA files can be played.
Compatible with ID3 tag ver.1.0,
ver.1.1, ver.2.2 and ver.2.3.
Compatible to WMA tag. The sampling frequency and bit rate
corresponds as follows.
MP3 file:
.
MPEG1 LAYER3 - 32/44.1/
48(kHz).
. MPEG2 LAYER3 - 16/22.05/
24(kHz).
. MPEG2.5 LAYER3 - 8/11.025/
12(kHz).
. MPEG1 LAYER3 - 32/40/48/56/
64/80/96/112/128/160/192/224/
256/320 kbps.
. MPEG2/2.5 LAYER3 - 16/24/32/
40/48/56/64/80/96/112/128/
160 kbps.
WMA file:
. 32/44.1/48 (kHz).
. Ver.7,8,9 - 48/64/80/96/128/160/
192 kbps.
WMA files are only compatible with
2ch playback.
MP3 files are compatible to the
respective modes of stereo, joint
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MP3 files are compatible to VBR
(variable bit rate).
Not compatible to M3u playlists.
When the FAST UP/DOWN
functions on the MP3 file recorded
on the VBR are operated, the
playback time may not synchronize.
MP3/WMA files are compatible with
up to 8 levels of folders. However,
when there are many levels, it may
take some time before the first file is
played. Therefore, a two-level folder
is recommended.

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USB Port
USB Memory Operations
Playing Music Downloaded in USB
Flash Memory
Insert the USB device that stores
music data into the USB terminal.
After the music data is recognized,
the playback will start.
Connect the USB device in a way
that will not impede your driving.
The improper way of connecting the
device may disturb your driving and
cause a traffic accident.
Do not connect, disconnect,
or operate the USB device while
driving. Stop the vehicle in a safe
location and perform these
operations.When removing the USB flash
memory, turn off ("LOCK") the
engine control switch or select the
other mode (e.g. FM or AM mode).
Selecting the USB Mode
Pressing the "MODE" button and
displaying "USB" when the USB
device is connected allows you to
switch from another audio mode to
the USB mode.
When playback of the music file is
started, the file number in the folder
being played back is shown on the
display.
When switching to another mode
from the USB mode, then returning
to the USB mode, it allows you to
return to the music file that was
played last.
Fast Forwarding/Fast Reversing
Press and hold the "TRACK" button
("
y z") during playback to
advance the file forward or
backward quickly. Fast forward or
fast reverse is stopped and the file
is played back when the "TRACK"
button ("
y z") is released.
y: Fast forward.
z: Fast reverse.
Replaying the Same File
Press the "TRACK" button ("
z") for
less than 1 second to start playback
of the current file from the
beginning.
File Selection
Press the "TRACK" button ("
y z")
for less than 1 second to select the
desired file number.
y: Advance to the next file.
z(press twice or more): Return to
a previous file.
Selecting a Track Inside a Folder
1. Press the "FLD" button for less than 1 second. Folder number
is displayed. As an example,
"F100" for folder number 100.
2. Press the "TRACK" button ("
y z") to select the folder
number.
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z: Decrease folder number.
Repeat Playback 1. Press the "FUNC" button for less than 1 second to
display "RPT."
2. Playback method can be selected between "RPT OFF,"
"RPT ON," and "FLD RPT ON"
every time the "TRACK" button
("
y z") is pressed.
"RPT OFF": Repeat playback
is off.
"RPT ON": File being played
back will be repeatedly
played back.
"FLD RPT ON": Files in the
folder being played back will be
repeatedly played back.
Random Playback 1. Press the "FUNC" button for less than 1 second to
display "RDM." 2. Playback method can be
selected between "RDM OFF,"
"RDM ON," and "FLD RDM
ON" every time the "TRACK"
button ("
y z") is pressed.
"RDM OFF": Random playback
is off.
"RDM ON": Files in the USB
device are randomly
played back.
"FLD RDM ON": The files
stored inside the folder being
played back are randomly
played back.
Root Directory
When the "FLD" button is pressed
for 1 second or more, the first folder
in the USB device is selected to
start playback.
Switching the Displayed Items on
the Display
Every time the "DISP" button is
pressed for 1 second or more, the
file number and elapsed time is
switched. If an Error Appears in the Display
If a problem occurs with the USB
device during playback, an error
appears in the display.
Message/Description
E1 An unsupported USB device
is connected.
Connect a supported USB
device.
E2 This message appears
when operation of some
problem is not possible due
to the player.
Remove the connected USB
device.
E3 This message appears
when the temperature inside
the player is too high or
another extreme condition is
detected.
Wait a while before trying to
operate the player again.
E4 This message appears
when failed playback or
difficulty in transmission is
detected.
Reconnect the USB device.

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Message/Description
E5 This message appears
when there is no file
recorded or no playable
music file on the USB
device.
Connect a USB device that
contains playable
music data.
E7 This message appears
when there is a music file
that is not in a playable
format recorded on the USB
device.
Connect a USB device that
contains playable
music data.
USB Devices
USB Memory Standards
Supported file formats:
FAT 12/16/32
.
Supported audio formats:
MP3/WMA.
. Maximum current: 1 A. .
Compatibility: USB 1.1/2.0
(maximum transfer speed is
same as USB 1.1).
. Mass memory support: Supports
USB mass storage class.
. Does not support USB hubs or
multi card readers.
Supported MP3/WMA File
Standards
Discs formatted in the FAT 12/16/32
file system can be used.
Files with extensions compatible to
MP3 and WMA can be played
(.mp3, .wma).
Compatible with ID3 tag ver.1.0,
ver.1.1, ver.2.2 and ver.2.3.
Compatible to WMA tag.
The sampling frequency
corresponds as follows.
MP3 file:
. MPEG1 LAYER3 - 32/44.1/
48(kHz).
. MPEG2 LAYER3 - 16/22.05/
24(kHz). .
MPEG2.5 LAYER3 - 8/11.025/
12(kHz).
. MPEG1 LAYER3 - 32/40/48/56/
64/80/96/112/128/160/192/224/
256/320(kbps).
. MPEG2/2.5 LAYER3 - 16/24/32/
40/48/56/64/80/96/112/128/
160(kbps).
WMA file:
. 32/ 44.1/48 (kHz).
. Ver.7,8,9 - 48/64/80/96/128/160/
192 kbps.
WMA files are only compatible with
2ch playback.
MP3 files are compatible to the
respective modes of stereo, joint
stereo, dual channel, monaural.
MP3 files are compatible to VBR
(variable bit rate).
Not compatible to M3u playlists.
When the FAST UP/DOWN
functions on the MP3 file recorded
on the VBR are operated, the
playback time may not synchronize.

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MP3/WMA files are compatible with
up to 8 levels of folders. However,
when there are many levels, it may
take some time before the first file is
played. Therefore, a two-level folder
is recommended.
Maximum characters for a folder/file
name: 64 (including extension).
A maximum of 700 folders and
3,000 files can be played in a single
memory device.
Auxiliary Devices
AUX Operations
Connecting Your Portable Audio
Device to Play Music1. Open the cover and connect your portable audio device to
mini jack.
Either place the portable audio
device and mini plug cable
somewhere where they will not
interfere with driving or
temporarily secure them at a
location where they are not in
the way. They could impede
driving and cause a traffic
accident.
Take care that the terminals of
the mini plug cable do not
catch your hands. Do not
connect, adjust or remove the
portable audio device while
driving.
2. To power the portable audio device, use the battery or other
power source supplied with the
device.
AUX device cannot be
controlled from audio player.
AUX volume is reduced to
prevent speaker damage. Switching from Other Audio Mode
to the AUX Mode
When a portable audio device is
connected to play back music, press
the "MODE" button and display
"AUX" to listen to the audio played
back from the device.
Adjusting AUX Volume
Press the "Volume control" button to
adjust the volume.
S: Volume will increase 1 step
every time the button is pressed.
Volume will continuously increase
when the button is pressed
continuously.
—: Volume will decrease 1 step
every time the button is pressed.
Volume will continuously decrease
when the button is pressed
continuously.
It can be adjusted between 63
(maximum) and 0.
Default setting is 19.

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