instrument panel DODGE AVENGER 2008 Manual PDF

Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio.
Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal
CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3/
WMA files). Discs created with an option such as 9 keep
disc open after writing 9 are most likely multisession
discs. The use of multisession for CD audio or MP3/
WMA playback may result in longer disc loading times.
If a disc contains multi-formats, such as CD audio and
MP3/WMA tracks, the radio will only play the MP3/
WMA tracks on that disc.
Supported MP3/WMA File Formats
The radio will recognize only files with the *.MP3/WMA
extension as MP3/WMA files. Non-MP3/WMA files
named with the *.MP3/WMA extension may cause play-
back problems. The radio is designed to recognize the file
as an invalid MP3/WMA and will not play the file. When using the MP3/WMA encoder to compress audio
data to an MP3/WMA file, the bit rate and sampling
frequencies in the following table are supported. In
addition, Variable Bit Rates (VBR) are also supported.
The majority of MP3/WMA files use a 44.1 kHz sampling
rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or VBR bit rates.
MP3 File Format
MPEG
Specification Sampling Fre-
quency (kHz) Bit Rate (kbps)
MPEG-1 Audio
Layer 3 48, 44.1, 32 320, 256, 224,
192, 160, 128,
112, 96, 80, 64,
56, 48
MPEG-2 Audio
Layer 3 24, 22.05, 16 160, 128, 144,
112, 96, 80, 64,
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WMA File Format
WMA
Specification Sampling Fre-
quency (kHz) Bit Rate (kbps)
WMA 44.1 and 48 48, 64, 96, 128,
160, 192 VBR
ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album title
are supported for ID3 version 1 tags. ID3 version 2 is not
supported by the radios.
Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not
supported.
Playback of MP3/WMA Files
When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded,
the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium
contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more
time to start playing the MP3/WMA files. Loading times for playback of MP3/WMA files may be
affected by the following:
² Media - CD-RW media may take longer to load than
CD-R media
² Medium formats - Multisession discs may take longer
to load than non-multisession discs
² Number of files and folders - Loading times will
increase with more files and folders
To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended
to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a
single-session disc, enable the ªDisc at Onceº option
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LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)
Pressing the LIST button will bring up a list of all folders
on the disc. Scrolling up or down the list is done by
turning the Tune/Scroll control knob. Selecting a folder
by pressing the Tune/Scroll control knob will begin
playing the files contained in that folder (or the next
folder in sequence if the selection does not contain
playable files).
The folder list will time out after five seconds.
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)
Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll through
the following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, File
Name, and Folder Name (if available).
Press the INFO button once more to return to 9 elapsed
time 9 priority mode.
Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or
more and radio will display song titles for each file. Press and hold the INFO button again for three seconds
to return to 9 elapsed time 9 display.
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack, which
allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an
MP3/WMA player, cassette player, or microphone and
utilize the vehicle's audio system to amplify the source
and play through the vehicle speakers.
Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxil-
iary device if the AUX jack is connected.
NOTE: The AUX device must be turned on and the
device's volume set to the proper level. If the AUX audio
is not loud enough, turn the device's volume up. If the
AUX audio sounds distorted, turn the device's volume
down.
SEEK Button (Auxiliary Mode)
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SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode)
No function.
EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode)
No function.
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
Press the TIME button to change the display from
elapsed playing time to time of day. The time of day will
display for five seconds.
RW/FF (Auxiliary Mode)
No function.
SET Button (Auxiliary Mode)
No function. Operating Instructions Ð Voice Recognition
System (VR) (If Equipped)
For the radio, refer to ªVoice Recognition System (VR)º in
Section 3.
For UConnect t ªVoice Recognition System (VR)º refer to
ªHands-Free Communication (UConnect t )º in Section 3.
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone
(UConnect t ) Ð If Equipped
Refer to ªHands-Free Communication (UConnect t )º in
Section 3.
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If
Equipped)
Refer to ªSatellite Radioº in this section.
Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment
System (VES t ) (If Equipped)
Refer to separate ªVideo Entertainment System (VES t )
Guide.º UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219
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Dolby t
Manufactured under license from Dolby t Laboratories.
9 Dolby t9 and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby t Laboratories.
Macrovision
This product incorporates copyright protection technol-
ogy that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellec-
tual property rights. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is
intended for home and other limited viewing uses only,
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited
DTSŸ
9 DTSŸ 9 and 9 DTSŸ 2.0 9 are trademarks of Digital The-
ater Systems, Inc. SALES CODE REN Ð MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM Ð IF
EQUIPPED
NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side
of the unit's faceplate.
The REN Multimedia system contains a radio, CD/DVD
player, USB port, a 20-gigabyte hard drive (HDD), and a
ªJukeBoxº (virtual CD changer). Sirius Satellite Radio is
optional. The 6.5 in (16.5 cm) touch screen allows for easy
menu selection.
A 20-gigabyte HDD allows uploads of music and photos
from CDs or through the USB port. The Gracenote
database finds the artist, track, and title for the music.
An auxiliary input jack permits passengers to listen to a
portable MP3 player through the vehicle's speakers. For
vehicles equipped with the Vehicle Entertainment System
(VES) t , separate audio outputs allow passengers to listen
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through the system's wireless headphones. This means
rear seat passengers can watch a DVD on the optional
rear seat entertainment system, while the driver and
front-seat passenger listen to the radio.
Other special features include direct tune, music type
selections, easy store presets, backup camera display for
vehicles equipped with a backup camera, and on some
models, a dual display screen operation. Refer to your
radio-specific user's manual for detailed operating in-
structions.
Operating Instructions Ð Satellite Radio (If
Equipped)
Refer to your Radio-specific user's manual for detailed
operating instructions. Operating Instructions Ð Voice Recognition
System (VR) (If Equipped)
For the radio, refer to ªVoice Recognition System (VR)º in
Section 3.
For Hands Free Phone Communication (UConnect t )
ªVoice Recognition System (VR),º refer to ªHands-Free
Communication (UConnect t )º in Section 3.
Operating Instructions Ð Hands-Free
Communication (UConnect T ) (If Equipped)
Refer to ªHands-Free Communication (UConnect t )º in
Section 3.
Clock Setting Procedure
Setting the Clock
1. Turn on the multimedia system.
2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The
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3. To move the hour forward, touch the screen where the
word ªHourº with the arrow pointing upward is dis-
played. To move the hour backward, touch the screen
where the word ªHourº with the arrow pointing down-
ward is displayed.
4. To move the minute forward, touch the screen where
the word ªMinº with the arrow pointing upward is
displayed. To move the minute backward, touch the
screen where the word ªMinº with the arrow pointing
downward is displayed.
5. To save the new time setting, touch the screen where
the word ªSaveº is displayed.
Changing Daylight Savings Time
When selected, this feature will display the time of day in
daylight savings time. Proceed as follows to change the
current setting:
1. Turn on the multimedia system. 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The
clock setting menu will appear on the screen.
3. When this feature is on, a check mark will appear in
the box next to the words ªDaylight Savings.º Touch the
screen where the words ªDaylight Savingsº are dis-
played to change the current setting.
Show Time if Radio is Off
When selected, this feature will display the time of day
on the touch screen when the multimedia system is
turned off. Proceed as follows to change the current
setting:
1. Turn on the multimedia system.
2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The
clock setting menu will appear on the screen.
3. When this feature is on, a check mark will appear in
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Touch the screen where the words ªShow Time if Radio is
Offº are displayed to change the current setting.
Changing the Time Zone
1. Turn on the multimedia system.
2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The
clock setting menu will appear on the screen.
3. Touch the screen where the words ªSet Time Zoneº are
displayed. The time zone selection menu will appear on
the screen.
4. Select a time zone by touching the screen where your
selection appears. If you do not see a time zone that you
want to select, touch the screen where the word ªPageº is
displayed to view additional time zones in the menu.
5. Touch the screen where the word ªSaveº is displayed. SALES CODE RER Ð MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM Ð IF
EQUIPPED
NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side
of the unit's faceplate.
The RER Multimedia system contains a radio, Sirius
Satellite Radio player, navigation system, CD/DVD
player, USB port, 20-gigabyte hard drive (HDD), and the
UConnect t Hands-Free Bluetooth t cellular system.
NOTE: If your vehicle is not equipped with UConnect t ,
the unit will respond with a ªNot Equipped With
UConnect t º message when selecting controls related to
this feature.
A 6.5 in (16.5 cm) touch screen allows easy menu selec-
tion, while the Advanced Voice Dialog System recognizes
more than 1,000 words for audio, navigation, entertain-
ment, and hands-free mobile phone use. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223
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The satellite navigation capability combines a Global-
Positioning System (GPS)-based navigation system with
an integrated color screen to provide maps, turn identi-
fication, selection menus, and instructions for selecting a
variety of destinations and routes.
A shared HDD for the navigation system, the database,
and other radio features allows uploads of music and
photos from CDs or through the USB port. The Gracenote
database finds the artist, track, and title for the music.
An auxiliary input jack permits passengers to listen to a
portable MP3 player through the vehicle's speakers. For
vehicles equipped with the Vehicle Entertainment System
(VES) t , separate audio outputs allow passengers to listen
to the vehicle speakers while different audio tracks play
through the system's wireless headphones. This means
rear-seat passengers can watch a DVD on the optional
rear-seat entertainment system while the driver and
front-seat passenger listen to the radio. Other special features include direct tune, music type
selections, traffic messaging (optional), easy store presets,
parental lockout for VES t (if equipped), backup camera
display for vehicles equipped with a backup camera, and
on some models, a dual display screen operation. Refer to
your ªNavigation User's Manualº for detailed operating
instructions.
Operating Instructions Ð Satellite Radio
Refer to your ªNavigation User's Manualº for detailed
operating instructions.
Operating Instructions Ð Hands-Free
Communication (UConnect T ) (If Equipped)
Refer to your ªNavigation User's Manualº for detailed
operating instructions.224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Clock Setting Procedure
The GPS receiver in this system is synchronized to the
time data being transmitted by the GPS satellites. The
satellites' clock is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). This is
the worldwide standard for time. This makes the sys-
tem's clock very accurate once the appropriate time zone
and daylight savings information is set.
Changing the Time Zone
1. Turn on the multimedia system.
2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The
clock setting menu will appear on the screen. If the words
ªTime: GPS Timeº are displayed at the top of the screen,
proceed to Step 4. Otherwise, proceed to Step 3.
3. If the words ªTime: User Clockº are displayed at the
top of the screen, touch the bottom of the screen where
the words ªUser Clockº are displayed. The GPS time
setting menu will appear on the screen. 4. Touch the screen where the words ªSet Time Zoneº are
displayed. The time zone selection menu will appear on
the screen.
5. Select a time zone by touching the screen where your
selection appears. If you do not see a time zone that you
want to select, touch the screen where the word ªPageº is
displayed to view additional time zones in the menu.
Changing Daylight Savings Time
When selected, this feature will display the time of day in
daylight savings time. Proceed as follows to change the
current setting:
1. Turn on the multimedia system.
2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The
clock setting menu will appear on the screen. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225
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