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NOTICE
To ensure correct audio/video sys-
tem operations:
DBe careful not to spill beverages
over the audio/video system.
DDo not put anything other than an
appropriate discs into the CD
changer or DVD changer.
DThe use of a cellular phone inside
or near the vehicle may cause a
noise from the speakers of the au-
dio/video system which you are lis-
tening to. However, this does not
indicate a malfunction.
DRadio reception
Usually, a problem with radio reception
does not mean there is a problem with your
radio — it is just the normal result of condi-
tions outside the vehicle.
For example, nearby buildings and terrain
can interfere with FM reception. Power
lines or telephone wires can interfere with
AM signals. And of course, radio signals
have a limited range. The farther you are
from a station, the weaker its signal will be.
In addition, reception conditions change
constantly as your vehicle moves.
Here are some common reception prob-
lems that probably do not indicate a prob-
lem with your radio: FM
Fading and drifting stations — Generally,
the effective range of FM is about 25 miles
(40 km). Once outside this range, you may
notice fading and drifting, which increase
with the distance from the radio transmit-
ter. They are often accompanied by distor-
tion.
Multi−
path — FM signals are reflective,
making it possible for two signals to reach
your antenna at the same time. If this hap-
pens, the signals will cancel each other
out, causing a momentary flutter or loss of
reception.
Static and fluttering — These occur when
signals are blocked by buildings, trees, or
other large objects. Increasing the bass
level may reduce static and fluttering.
Station swapping — If the FM signal you
are listening to is interrupted or weakened,
and there is another strong station nearby
on the FM band, your radio may tune in the
second station until the original signal can
be picked up again.
AM
Fading — AM broadcasts are reflected by
the upper atmosphere — especially at
night. These reflected signals can inter-
fere with those received directly from the
radio station, causing the radio station to
sound alternately strong and weak.
Station interference — When a reflected
signal and a signal received directly from
a radio station are very nearly the same
frequency, they can interfere with each
other, making it difficult to hear the broad-
cast.
Static — AM is easily affected by external
sources of electrical noise, such as high
tension power lines, lightening, or electri-
cal motors. This results in static.
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Cargo loaded on the roof luggage carrier,
especially metal objects, may adversely
affect the reception of XM rSatellite Radio.
Alternation or modifications carried out
without appropriate authorization may in-
validate the user ’s right to operate the
equipment.
iPod
About iPod —
DApple is not responsible for the opera- tion of this device or its compliance
with safety and regulatory standards.
DiPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., regis-
tered in the U.S. and other countries.
Compatible models —
Model
GenerationSoftware version
iPod5th
generationVer. 1.2.0 or
higher
iPod
nano1st
generationVer. 1.3.0 or
higher
2nd
generationVer. 1.1.2 or
higher
3rd
generationVer. 1.0.0 or
higher
iPod
touch1st
generationVer. 1.1.0 or
higher
iPod
classic1st
generationVer. 1.0.0 or
higher
Depending on differences between mod-
els or software versions etc., some models
listed above might be incompatible with
this system.
iPod 4th generation and earlier models are
not compatible with this system.
iPhone, iPod mini, iPod shuffle and iPod
photo are not compatible with this system. USB memory
USB memory that can be used for MP3
and WMA playback.
DUSB communication formats: USB 2.0
FS (12 MBPS)
DFile formats: FAT 16/32 (Windows
r)
DCorrespondence class: Mass storage
class
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CARING FOR YOUR CD CHANGER,
DVD CHANGER AND DISCS
DYour CD changer and DVD changer is
intended for use with 4.7 in. (12 cm)
discs only.
DExtremely high temperatures can keep
your CD changer and DVD changer
from working. On hot days, use the air
conditioning to cool the vehicle interior
before you use the changer and player.
DBumpy roads or other vibrations may
make your CD changer and DVD chan-
ger skip.
DIf moisture gets into your CD changer
and DVD changer, you may not play
even though they appear to be workin-
g. Remove the discs from the changer
and wait until it dries.
CAUTION
CD changer and DVD changer use an
invisible laser beam which could
cause hazardous radiation exposure
if directed outside the unit. Be sure to
operate the changers correctly.
CD changer
XS18016
DUse only discs marked as shown abo-
ve. The following products may not be
playable on your changer.
SACD
Copy−protected CD
CD− ROM
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DVD changer
Audio CDs
DVD video
discs
Video CDs
DVD audio
discs
DUse only discs marked as shown abo-
ve. The following products may not be
playable on your changer.
SACD
Copy−protected CD
CD− ROM
DVD− R
DVD+R
DVD− RW
DVD+RW
DVD− ROM
DVD− RAM
"Special shaped discs
"Transparent/translucent discs
"Low quality discs
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"Labeled discs
NOTICE
DDo not use special shaped, trans-
parent/translucent, low quality or
labeled discs such as those shown
in the illustrations. The use of such
discs may damage the player or
changer, or it may be impossible to
eject the disc.
DThis system is not designed for use
of Dual Disc. Do not use Dual Disc
because it may cause damage to
the changer.
DDo not use a disc with protection
ring. The use of such disc may
damage the changer, or it may be
impossible to eject the disc.
"Correct "Wrong
DHandle discs carefully, especially
when you are inserting them. Hold
them on the edge and do not bend the-
m. Avoid getting fingerprints on them,
particularly on the shiny side.
DDirt, scratches, warping, pin holes, or
other disc damage could cause the
player to skip or to repeat a section of
a track. (To see a pin hole, hold the disc
up to the light.)
DRemove discs from the players when
you are not using them. Store them in
their plastic cases away from moisture,
heat, and direct sunlight.
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To clean a disc:Wipe it with a soft, lint −
free cloth that has been dampened with
water. Wipe in a straight line from the cen-
ter to the edge of the disc (not in circles).
Dry it with another soft, lint −free cloth. Do
not use a conventional record cleaner or
anti− static device. MP3/WMA FILES
DMP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3) and WMA
(Windows Media Audio) are audio
compression standards.
DThe MP3/WMA player can play MP3
and WMA files on CD
−ROM, CD− R
and CD −RW discs.
The unit can play disc recordings com-
patible with ISO 9660 level 1 and level
2 and with the Romeo and Joliet file
system.
DWhen naming an MP3 or WMA file, add
the appropriate file extension (.mp3 or
.wma).
DThe MP3/WMA player plays back files
with .mp3 or .wma file extensions as
MP3 or WMA files. To prevent noise
and playback errors, use the appropri-
ate file extensions.
DThe MP3/WMA player can play only
the first session using multi −session
compatible CDs.
DMP3 player—MP3 files are compatible
with the ID3 Tag Ver. 1.0, Ver. 1.1, Ver.
2.2, and Ver. 2.3 formats. The unit can-
not display disc title, track title and art-
ist name in other formats.
DUSB memory—MP3 files are compat-
ible with the ID3 Tag Ver. 1.0, Ver. 1.1,
Ver. 2.2, Ver. 2.3 and Ver. 2.4 formats.
The unit cannot display track title and
artist name in other formats.
DWMA files can contain a WMA tag that
is used in the same way as an ID3 tag.
WMA tags carry information such as
track title, artist name.
DThe emphasis function is available
only when playing MP3/WMA files re-
corded at 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz.
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Sampling frequency
MP3 files for MP3 player:
MPEG 1 LAYER 3—32, 44.1, 48 kHz
MPEG 2 LSF LAYER 3—16, 22.05, 24
kHz
MP3 files for USB memory:
MPEG 1 AUDIO LAYER 2, 3—32,
44.1, 48 kHz
MPEG 2 AUDIO LAYER 2, 3—16,
22.05, 24 kHz
MPEG 2.5—8, 11.025, 12 kHz
WMA files for WMA player:
Ver. 7, 8, 9 CBR—32, 44.1, 48 kHz
WMA files for USB memory:
Ver. 9—HIGH PROFILE 32, 44.1, 48
kHz
DThe sound quality of MP3/WMA files
generally improves with higher bit rate-
s. In order to achieve a reasonable lev-
el of sound quality, discs recorded with
a bit rate of at least 128 kbps are rec-
ommended.
Playable bit rates
MP3 files for MP3 player:
MPEG1 LAYER3—64 to 320 kbps
MPEG2 LSF LAYER3—64 to 160 kbps
MP3 files for USB memory:
MPEG 1 AUDIO LAYER 2, 3—32 to
320 kbps
MPEG 2 AUDIO LAYER 2, 3—32 to
160 kbps
MPEG 2.5—32 to 160 kbps
WMA files for WMA player:
Ver. 7, 8 CBR—48 to 192 kbps
Ver. 9 CBR—48 to 320 kbps
WMA files for USB memory:
Ver. 9 —HIGH PROFILE 32 to 320
kbps, VBR (Variable Bit Rate)
DThe MP3/WMA player does not play
back MP3/WMA files from discs re-
corder using packet write data transfer
(UDF format). Discs should be re-
corded using “pre−mastering” software
rather than packet −write software.
DM3u playlists are not compatible with
the audio player.
DMP3i (MP3 interactive) and MP3PRO
formats are not compatible with the au-
dio player.
DThe player is compatible with VBR
(Variable Bit Rate).
DWhen playing back files recorded as
VBR (Variable Bit Rate) files, the play
time will not be correctly displayed if
fast− forward or reverse operations are
used.
DIt is not possible to check folders that
do not include MP3/WMA files.
DMP3/WMA files in folders up to 8 levels
deep can be played. However, the
start of playback may be delayed when
using discs containing numerous lev-
els of folders. For this reason, we rec-
ommend creating discs with no more
than two levels of folders.
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001.mp3
002.wmaFolder 1003.mp3
Folder 2
004.mp3
005.wma
Folder 3006.mp3
DThe play order of the compact disc with
the structure shown above is as fol-
lows:
001.mp3 002.wma . . . 006.mp3
DMP3/WMA player—It is possible to
play up to 192 folders or 255 files on
one disc.
DUSB memory—It is possible to play up
to 999 folders, 255 files per folder or
65,025 files in device.
DThe order changes depending on the
PC and MP3/WMA encoding software
you use. CD−
R and CD− RW discs
DCD−R/CD− RW discs that have not
been subject to the “finalizing process”
(a process that allows discs to be
played on a conventional CD player)
cannot be played.
DIt may not be possible to play CD −
R/CD− RW discs recorded on a music
CD recorder or a personal computer
because of disc characteristics,
scratches or dirt on the disc, or dirt,
condensation, etc. on the lens of the
unit.
DIt may not be possible to play discs re-
corded on a personal computer de-
pending on the application settings and
the environment. Record with the cor-
rect format. (For details, contact the
appropriate application manufacturers
of the applications.)
DCD− R/CD− RW discs may be damaged
by direct exposure to sunlight, high
temperatures or other storage condi-
tions. The unit may be unable to play
some damaged discs.
DIf you insert a CD −RW disc into the
MP3/WMA player, playback will begin
more slowly than with a conventional
CD or CD −R disc.
DRecordings on CD −R/CD− RW cannot
be played using the DDCD (Double
Density CD) system.
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TERMS
Packet write—
This is a general term that describes the
process of writing data on−demand to
CD− R, etc., in the same way that data is
written to floppy or hard discs.
ID3 Tag—
This is a method of embedding track −re-
lated information in an MP3 file. This em-
bedded information can include the track
title, the artist’s name, the album title, the
music genre, the year of production, com-
ments and other data. The contents can
be freely edited using software with ID3 tag
editing functions. Although the tags are re-
stricted to the number of characters, the in-
formation can be viewed when the track is
played back.
WMA Tag—
WMA files can contain a WMA tag that is
used in the same way as an ID3 tag. WMA
tags carry information such as track title,
artist name.
ISO 9660 format—
This is the international standard for the
formatting of CD −ROM folders and files.
For the ISO 9660 format, there are two lev-
els of regulations.
Level 1:
The file name is in 8.3 format (8 character
file names, with a 3 character file exten-
sion. File names must be composed of
one− byte capital letters and numbers. The
“_” symbol may also be included.)
Level 2:
The file name can have up to 31 characters
(including the separation mark “.” and file
extension). Each folder must contain few-
er than 8 hierarchies. m3u—
Playlists created using “WINAMP” soft-
ware have a playlist file extension (.m3u).
MP3—
MP3 is an audio compression standard de-
termined by a working group (MPEG) of
the ISO (International Standard Organiza-
tion). MP3 compresses audio data to
about 1/10 the size of that on conventional
discs.
WMA—
WMA (Windows Media Audio) is an audio
compression format developed by
Microsoft
r. It compresses files into a size
smaller than that of MP3 files. The
decoding formats for WMA files are Ver. 7,
8, and 9.
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AIR CONDITIONING
DAutomatic air conditioning controls 270 .......................
For information about the “Rear window defogger”, please
refer to the “Owner’s Manual”.
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