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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Eject: Press the button to eject a CD.A
Cursor arrows: Press a button to scroll through on-screen choices.B
CD slot: Where you insert a CD.C
OK: Press the button to confirm on-screen selections.D
INFO: Press the button to access radio, CD, USB and IPod information.E
TA: Press the button to turn traffic announcements on or off and cancelsannouncements during an active announcement.F
Sound: Press the button to adjust the sound settings for bass, treble, middle,balance and fade.G
Numeric keypad: Press the button to recall a previously stored station. Tostore a favourite station press and hold until the sound returns.H
Function button 4: Press the button to select different functions of the audiosystem depending on which mode (i.e. radio or CD) you are in.I
Function button 3: Press the button to select different functions of the audiosystem depending on which mode (i.e. radio or CD) you are in.J
Seek up: Press the button to go to the next station up the radio frequency bandor the next track on a CD.K
On, Off and Volume: Press the button to switch the audio system on or off.Turn the dial to adjust the volume.L
Seek down: Press the button to go to the next station down the radio frequencyband or the previous track on a CD.M
Function button 2: Press the button to select different functions of the audiosystem depending on which mode (i.e. radio or CD) you are in.N
Function button 1: Press the button to select different functions of the audiosystem depending on which mode (i.e. radio or CD) you are in.O
MENU: Press the button to access different audio system features.P
PHONE: Press the button to access the phone feature of the SYNC system bypressing PHONE then MENU. See separate manual.Q
AUX: Press the button to access the AUX and SYNC features, it will also cancelthe menu or list browsing.R
RADIO: Press the button to select different radio bands, it will also cancel themenu or list browsing.S
CD: Press the button to change source to CD, it will also cancel the menu orlist browsing.T
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Note:When you drive to another part of thecountry, stations that broadcast onalternative frequencies, and are stored onpreset buttons, may be updated with thecorrect frequency and station name for thatarea.
Autostore Control
Note:This will store up to a maximum ofthe 10 strongest signals available, eitherfrom the AM or the FM waveband, andoverwrite the previously stored stations. Youcan also store stations manually in the sameway as other wavebands.
•Press the MENU button, select audiomode then press and hold the RADIObutton.
•When the search is complete, sound isrestored and the strongest signals arestored on the autostore presets.
Traffic Information Control
Many stations that broadcast on the FMwaveband have a TP code to signify thatthey carry traffic program information.
Turning Traffic Announcements On andOff
Before you can receive trafficannouncements, you must press either theTA or TRAFFIC button. A TA display willappear to show the feature is switched on.
If you are already tuned to a station thatbroadcasts traffic information,TP will alsobe displayed. Otherwise the unit will searchfor a traffic program.
When traffic information is broadcast, itwill automatically interrupt normal radioor CD playback and Trafficannouncement will appear in the display.
If a non-traffic station is selected orrecalled using a preset button, the audiounit will remain on that station unless TAor TRAFFIC is turned off, then on again.
Note:If traffic announcement is on and youselect a preset or manual tune to a nontraffic announcement station no trafficannouncement will be heard.
Note:When you are listening to a nontraffic announcement station and turntraffic announcement off and on again a TPseek will occur.
Traffic Announcement Volume
Traffic announcements interrupt normalbroadcasts at a preset minimum level thatis usually louder than normal listeningvolumes.
To adjust the preset volume:
•Use the volume control to make thenecessary adjustment during anincoming traffic announcementbroadcast. The display will show thelevel selected.
Ending Traffic Announcements
The audio unit will return to normaloperation at the end of each trafficannouncement. To end the announcementprematurely, press TA or TRAFFIC duringthe announcement.
Note:If you press TA or TRAFFIC at anyother time it will switch all announcementsoff.
Automatic Volume Control
When available, automatic volume controladjusts the volume level to compensatefor engine noise and road speed noise.
1.Press the MENU button and selectAUDIO or AUDIO SETTINGS.
2.Select AVC LEVEL or ADAPTIVEVOL.
3.Use the left or right arrow button toadjust the setting.
4.Press the OK button to confirm yourselection.
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News Broadcasts
Your audio unit may interrupt normalreception to broadcast news bulletins fromstations on the FM waveband, radio datasystem or other enhanced network linkedstations.
The display will indicate there is anincoming announcement, during newsbroadcasts. When the audio unit interruptsfor a news broadcast the preset volumelevel will be the same as trafficannouncements.
1.Press the MENU button.
2.Select AUDIO or AUDIO SETTINGS.
3.Scroll to NEWS and turn on or off withthe OK button.
4.Press the MENU button to return.
Alternative Frequencies
The majority of programs that broadcaston the FM waveband have a programidentification code, it can be recognised byaudio units.
When your vehicle moves from onetransmission area to another with thealternative frequencies tuning switchedon, this function will search for thestrongest station signal.
Under certain conditions, alternativefrequencies tuning may temporarily disruptnormal reception.
When selected, the unit continuallyevaluates signal strength and, if a bettersignal becomes available, the unit willswitch to that alternative. It mutes whileit checks a list of alternative frequenciesand if necessary, it will search once acrossthe selected waveband for a genuinealternative frequency.
It will restore radio reception when it findsone or if one is not found, the unit willreturn to the original stored frequency.
When selected, AF will be shown in thedisplay.
1.Press the MENU button.
2.Select AUDIO or AUDIO SETTINGS.
3.Scroll to ALTERNAT FREQ. orALTERNATIVE FREQ. and turn on oroff with the OK button.
4.Press the MENU button to return.
Regional Mode
Regional mode controls the behaviour ofalternative frequencies switching betweenregionally related networks of a parentbroadcaster. A broadcaster may run a fairlylarge network across a large part of thecountry. At various times of the day thislarge network may be broken down into anumber of smaller regional networks,typically centred on major towns or cities.When the network is not split into regionalvariants, the whole network caries thesame programming.
Regional mode ON: This prevents randomalternative frequency switches whenneighbouring regional networks are notcarrying the same programming.
Regional mode OFF: This allows a largercoverage area if neighbouring regionalnetworks are carrying the sameprogramming, but can cause randomalternative frequency switches if they arenot.
1.Press the MENU button.
2.Select AUDIO or AUDIO SETTINGS.
3.Scroll to RDS REGIONAL and turn onor off with the OK button.
4.Press the MENU button to return.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Numeric keypad: Press the button to recall a previously stored station. Tostore a favourite station press and hold until the sound returns.C
CD slot: Where you insert a CD.D
Cursor arrows: Press the button to scroll through on-screen choices.E
Digital signal processing: Press the button to access the digital signalprocessing functions.F
Eject: Press the button to eject a CD.G
INFO: Press the button to access radio, CD, USB and IPod information.H
CLOCK: Press the button to access the clock functions.I
Seek up: Press the button to go to the next station up the radio frequency bandor the next track on a CD when in CD mode. In phone mode, use the button toend a phone call. An incoming call can be rejected.
J
MUTE: Press the button to turn the sound off, press again to turn the soundon.K
TA: Press the button to turn traffic announcements on or off and cancelsannouncements during an active announcement.L
Function button 4: Press the button to select different functions of the audiosystem depending on which mode (i.e. radio or CD) you are in.M
SOUND: Press the button to adjust the sound settings for bass, treble, middle,balance and fade.N
Function button 3: Press the button to select different functions of the audiosystem depending on which mode (i.e. radio or CD) you are in.O
OK: Press the button to confirm on-screen selections.P
Function button 2: Press the button to select different functions of the audiosystem depending on which mode (i.e. radio or CD) you are in.Q
MENU: Press the button to access different audio system features.R
Function button 1: Press the button to select different functions of the audiosystem depending on which mode (i.e. radio or CD) you are in.S
PHONE: Press the button to access the phone feature of the SYNC system bypressing PHONE then MENU. See separate manual.T
AUX: Press the button to access the AUX and SYNC features, it will also cancelthe menu or list browsing.U
Seek down: Press the button to go to the next station down the radio frequencyband or the previous track on a CD, When in CD mode. In phone mode use thebutton to begin a phone call. An incoming phone call can be accepted.
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RADIO: Press the button to select different radio bands, it will also cancel themenu or list browsing.W
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Volume: Turn the dial to adjust the volume.Y
Sound Button
This will allow you to adjust the soundsettings (for example bass, middle andtreble).
1.Press the SOUND button.
2.Use the up and down arrow buttons toselect the required setting.
3.Use the left and right arrow buttons tomake the necessary adjustment. Thedisplay indicates the level selected.
4.Press the OK button to confirm thenew settings.
Waveband Button
Press the RADIO button to select from thewavebands available.
You can use the selector to return to radioreception when you have been listening toanother source.
Alternatively, press the left arrow buttonto display the available wavebands. Scrollto the required waveband and press OK.
Station Tuning Control
DAB Service Linking
Note:The DAB service linking is as perdefault off.
Note:Service linking allowscross-referencing to other correspondingfrequencies of the same station, for exampleFM and other DAB ensembles.
Note:The system will automaticallychange to another corresponding station ifthe current one becomes unavailable, forexample when leaving the coverage area.
Switching DAB service linking on and off.See General Information (page 58).
Seek Tuning
Select a waveband and briefly press oneof the seek buttons. The unit will stop atthe first station it finds in the direction youhave chosen.
Manual Tuning
1.Press function button 2.
2.Use the left and right arrow buttons totune down or up the waveband in smallincrements or press and hold toincrement quickly, until you find astation you want to listen to.
3.Press OK to continue listening to astation.
Scan Tuning
Scan allows you to listen to a few secondsof each station detected.
1.Press function button 3.
2.Use the seek buttons to scan up ordown the selected waveband.
3.Press function button 3 again or OK tocontinue listening to a station.
Station Preset Buttons
This feature allows you to store yourfavourite stations, they can be recalled byselecting the appropriate waveband andpressing one of the preset buttons.
1.Select a waveband.
2.Tune to the station required.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3.Press and hold one of the presetbuttons. A progress bar and messagewill appear. When the progress barcompletes the station has been stored.The audio unit will also mutemomentarily as confirmation.
You can repeat this on each waveband andfor each preset button.
Note:When you drive to another part of thecountry, stations that broadcast onalternative frequencies, and are stored onpreset buttons, may be updated with thecorrect frequency and station name for thatarea.
Autostore Control
Note:This will store up to a maximum ofthe 10 strongest signals available, eitherfrom the AM or the FM waveband, andoverwrite the previously stored stations. Youcan also store stations manually in the sameway as other wavebands.
Note:You must select either FM AST orAM AST to use this function.
•Press the MENU button, select audiomode then press and hold the RADIObutton.
•When the search is complete, sound isrestored and the strongest signals arestored on the autostore presets.
Traffic Information Control
Many stations that broadcast on the FMwaveband have a TP code to signify thatthey carry traffic program information.
Turning Traffic Announcements On andOff
Before you can receive trafficannouncements, you must press either theTA or TRAFFIC button. A TA display willappear to show the feature is switched on.
If you are already tuned to a station thatbroadcasts traffic information,TP will alsobe displayed. Otherwise the unit will searchfor a traffic program.
When traffic information is broadcast, itwill automatically interrupt normal radioor CD playback and Traffic announcementwill appear in the display.
If a non-traffic station is selected orrecalled using a preset button, the audiounit will remain on that station unless TAor TRAFFIC is turned off, then on again.
Note:If traffic announcement is on and youselect a preset or manual tune to a nontraffic announcement station no trafficannouncement will be heard.
Note:When you are listening to a nontraffic announcement station and turntraffic announcement off and on again a TPseek will occur.
Traffic Announcement Volume
Traffic announcements interrupt normalbroadcasts at a preset minimum level thatis usually louder than normal listeningvolumes.
To adjust the preset volume:
•Use the volume control to make thenecessary adjustment during anincoming traffic announcementbroadcast. The display will show thelevel selected.
Ending Traffic Announcements
The audio unit will return to normaloperation at the end of each trafficannouncement. To end the announcementprematurely, press TA or TRAFFIC duringthe announcement.
Note:If you press TA or TRAFFIC at anyother time it will switch all announcementsoff.
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When available, automatic volume controladjusts the volume level to compensatefor engine noise and road speed noise.
1.Press the MENU button and selectAUDIO.
2.Select AVC LEVEL or ADAPTIVEVOL.
3.Use the left or right arrow button toadjust the setting.
4.Press the OK button to confirm yourselection.
5.Press the MENU button to return.
Digital Signal Processing
Digital Signal Processing Occupancy
This feature takes into account thedifferences in distance from the variousspeakers in your vehicle to each seat. Youmust select the correct sitting position forthe audio to be correctly set.
Digital Signal Processing Equaliser
Select the music category that most suitsyour listening preference. The audio outputwill change to enhance the particular styleof music chosen.
Changing the Digital Signal ProcessingSettings
1.Press the MENU button.
2.Select AUDIO or AUDIO SETTINGS.
3.Scroll to the required digital signalprocessing function.
4.Use the up and down arrow buttons toselect the required setting.
5.Press the OK button to confirm yourselection.
6.Press the MENU button to return.
News Broadcasts
Your audio unit may interrupt normalreception to broadcast news bulletins fromstations on the FM waveband, radio datasystem or other enhanced network linkedstations.
The display will indicate there is anincoming announcement, during newsbroadcasts. When the audio unit interruptsfor a news broadcast the preset volumelevel will be the same as trafficannouncements.
1.Press the MENU button.
2.Select AUDIO or AUDIO SETTINGS.
3.Scroll to NEWS and turn on or off withthe OK button.
4.Press the MENU button to return.
Alternative Frequencies
The majority of programs that broadcaston the FM waveband have a programidentification code, it can be recognised byaudio units.
When your vehicle moves from onetransmission area to another with thealternative frequencies tuning switchedon, this function will search for thestrongest station signal.
Under certain conditions, however,alternative frequencies tuning maytemporarily disrupt normal reception.
When selected, the unit continuallyevaluates signal strength and, if a bettersignal becomes available, the unit willswitch to that alternative. It mutes whileit checks a list of alternative frequenciesand if necessary, it will search once acrossthe selected waveband for a genuinealternative frequency.
It will restore radio reception when it findsone or if one is not found, the unit willreturn to the original stored frequency.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When selected, AF will be shown in thedisplay.
1.Press the MENU button.
2.Select AUDIO or AUDIO SETTINGS.
3.Scroll to ALTERNAT FREQ. orALTERNATIVE FREQ. and turn on oroff with the OK button.
4.Press the MENU button to return.
Regional Mode
Regional mode controls the behaviour ofalternative frequencies switching betweenregionally related networks of a parentbroadcaster. A broadcaster may run a fairlylarge network across a large part of thecountry. At various times of the day thislarge network may be broken down into anumber of smaller regional networks,typically centred on major towns or cities.When the network is not split into regionalvariants, the whole network caries thesame programming.
Regional mode ON: This prevents randomalternative frequency switches whenneighbouring regional networks are notcarrying the same programming.
Regional mode OFF: This allows a largercoverage area if neighbouring regionalnetworks are carrying the sameprogramming, but can cause 'random'alternative frequency switches if they arenot.
1.Press the MENU button.
2.Select AUDIO or AUDIO SETTINGS.
3.Scroll to RDS REGIONAL and turn onor off with the OK button.
4.Press the MENU button to return.
AUDIO SYSTEM SECURITY
Each unit incorporates a unique code thatis linked to the vehicle identificationnumber. The system will automaticallycheck that the audio unit and vehiclematch before allowing operation.
If a security code message appears, see anauthorised dealer.
COMPACT DISC PLAYER -
VEHICLES WITH: AM/FM/CD
Compact Disc Playback
Note:During playback, the display indicatesthe disc, track and time that has elapsedsince the start of the track.
During radio reception, press the CD buttononce to start CD playback.
After a disc is loaded, playback will startimmediately.
Track Selection
•Press the seek down button once toreplay the current track. If pressedwithin two seconds of the start of atrack, the previous track will beselected.
•Press the up or down arrow buttons toselect the required track, then pressthe OK button.
Fast Forward and Reverse
Press and hold the seek down or upbuttons to search backward or forwardwithin the tracks on the disc.
Shuffle and Random
Random track playback, also known asshuffle, plays all tracks on the CD inrandom order.
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2.Select SHUFFLE. This enables thefunction to be switched on or off.
When an MP3 CD is playing, optionsinclude SHUFFLE for the whole CD, or toplay all the tracks in the folder in a randomorder.
Repeat Compact Disc Tracks
1.Press the MENU button and select CDMODE.
2.Select REPEAT. This enables thefunction to be switched on or off. Thetrack will replay once ended.
When an MP3 or WMA CD is playing,options include REPEAT for the track, orto repeat all the tracks in the folder.
Compact Disc Track Scanning
The SCAN function allows you to previeweach track for approximately five seconds.
Various scan modes are possible,according to the type of CD currentlyplaying.
1.Press the MENU button and select CDMODE.
2.Select SCAN. This enables thefunction to be switched on or off.
Note:When an MP3 or WMA CD is playing,options include SCAN for the CD or just thetracks in the folder.
3.Press the OK button to stop the scanmode.
MP3 and WMA File Playback
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) or WMA(Windows media audio) is a standardtechnology and format for compressingaudio data. This allows a more efficientuse of the media.
You can play MP3 files recorded onCD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW formats. Thedisc must be in the ISO 9660 level 1 or level2 format, or Joliet or Romeo in theexpansion format. You can also use a discrecorded in multi session.
ISO 9660 Format
This is the most common internationalstandard for the logical format of files andfolders on a CD-ROM.
There are several specification levels. InLevel 1, file names must be in the 8.3format (no more than eight characters inthe name, no more than three charactersin the extension .MP3 and . WMA) and incapital letters.
Folder names can be no longer than eightcharacters. There can be no more thaneight folder levels (trees). Level 2specifications allow file names up to 31characters long.
Each folder can have up to eight trees.
For Joliet or Romeo in the expansionformat, consider these restrictions whenconfiguring your CD writing software.
Multi Session
This is a recording method that enablesadding of data using the track-at-oncemethod.
Conventional CDs begin at a CD controlarea called the lead-in and end at an areacalled lead-out. A multi session CD is a CDhaving multiple sessions, with eachsegment from lead-in to lead-out regardedas a single session.
CD-Extra: The format that records audio(audio CD data) as tracks on session 1, andrecords data as tracks on session 2.
Mixed CD: In this format, data is recordedas track 1 and audio (audio CD data) isrecorded as track 2.
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This system helps you control manyfeatures using voice commands. Thisallows you to keep your hands on thewheel and focus on what is in front of you.
Helpful Hints
Make sure the interior of your vehicle is asquiet as possible. Wind noise from openwindows and road vibrations may preventthe system from correctly recognisingspoken commands.
Press the voice button and wait until thesystem voice announcement has finishedfollowed by a single beep before giving acommand. Any command spoken prior tothis does not register with the system.
Speak naturally, without long pausesbetween words.
You can interrupt the system at anytimewhile it is speaking by pressing the voiceicon. You can also cancel a voice sessionby pressing and holding the voice icon atany time.
Initiating a Voice Session
Press the voice button and waituntil the system voiceannouncement has finishedfollowed by a single beep. A list ofavailable commands will appear in thedisplay. Say any of the following:
If You Want ToSay
Stream audio from your mobile phone."Bluetooth Audio"
Cancel the requested action."Cancel"
Access the device connected to the auxiliary input jack."Line in"
Make calls."Phone"
Return to the main menu."SYNC"
Access the device connected to your USB port."USB"
Adjust the level of voice interaction and feedback."Voice settings"
Hear a list of voice commands available in the currentmode."Help"
System Interaction and Feedback
The system provides feedback throughaudible tones, prompts, questions andspoken confirmations depending on thesituation and the chosen level ofinteraction (voice settings). You cancustomise the voice recognition system toprovide more or less instruction andfeedback.
The default setting is to a higher level ofinteraction in order to help you learn to usethe system. You can change these settingsat any time.
Adjusting the Interaction Level
Press the voice button. Say"Voice settings" when prompted,then any of the following:
198SYNC