audio MITSUBISHI LANCER 2012 8.G Owner's Guide

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To listen to a CD
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The compact disc (CD) can be loaded or ejected by pressing
the LOAD button (5) or the eject button (15) even if the audio
system power is OFF.
1. Press the PWR switch (3) to turn the audio system ON and
OFF. The system turns on in the last mode used.
2. Press the CD button (2) to enter CD mode. The
autochanger will start playback if the CD is already in the
autochanger.
3. To stop the CD, turn off the power by pressing the PWR
switch (3) or change over to radio mode by pressing the
RADIO button (1), or eject the disc by pressing the eject
button (15).NOTE
For information concerning the adjustment of volume and
tone, refer to “To adjust the volume” on page 5-83 and
“To adjust the tone” on page 5-83.

As many as 6 CDs can be inserted into the CD
autochanger.

For information concerning the handing of the compact
discs, refer to “Handling of compact discs” on page 5-145.
To set discsTo set a single disc
1. Press the LOAD button (5) briefly.
2. The autochanger will show “WAIT” on the display and
start making itself ready for disc loading.
3. When the autochanger is ready for disc loading, the
LOAD indicator (4) will illuminate and the display will
show “LOAD DISC No. (1-6)”.
4. When a disc is inserted into the CD slot, the disc will
begin to play.NOTE
If there are multiple empty slots, you can select your
desired slot by pressing the DISC buttons (12 or 13).

If you do not insert a disc for about 15 seconds after the
autochanger starts standing by for loading, the loading
standby mode will be canceled.
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To listen to an MP3 CDThis autochanger allows you to play MP3 (MPEG Audio
Layer-3) files recorded on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs (recordable
CDs), and CD-RWs (rewritable CDs) in ISO9660 Level
1/Level 2, Joliet, and Romeo formats. Each disc may have a
maximum of 16 trees, 100 folders and 255 files. During MP3
playback, the unit can display ID3 tag information. For infor-
mation concerning ID3 tag, refer to “CD text and MP3 title dis-
play” on page 5-109.
Push the CD button (2) if the discs are already in the
autochanger.
The display shows “READING”, then playback begins. The
folder number, the track number, the playing-time, and “MP3”
indicator will appear on the display.
NOTE
While listening to a disc on which CD-DA (CD-Digital
Audio) and MP3 files have both been recorded, you can
switch between reading of the CD-DA, reading of the
MP3 files, and the external audio input mode by pressing
the CD button for 2 seconds or longer (until you hear a
beep).
For information on the external audio input, refer to “To
use the external audio input function” on page 5-132.

With a disc that contains both CD-DA and MP3 files, the
CD-DA files are automatically played first.

The playback sound quality differs depending on the
encoding software and the bit rate. For details, refer to the
user manual of your encoding software.

Depending on file/folder configurations on a disc, it may
take some time before playback starts.

MP3 encode software and writing software are not sup-
plied with this unit.

You may encounter trouble in playing an MP3 or display-
ing the information of MP3 files recorded with certain
writing software or CD recorders (CD-R/RW drivers).

If you record too many folders or files other than MP3
onto a disc, it may take some time before playback starts.

This unit does not record MP3 files.

For information concerning CD-Rs/RWs, refer to “Notes
on CD-Rs/RWs” on page 5-147.
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To play from an iPod
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1. Press the PWR button (3) to turn on the audio system. The
system turns on in the last mode used.
2. Connect your iPod to the USB input terminal.
Refer to “How to connect an iPod” on page 3-285.
3. Press the CD button (2) several times to switch to the iPod
mode. The input mode changes every time the CD button
is pressed.
CD mode → iPod mode → Bluetooth
® mode (if so
equipped)
NOTE
If your vehicle is equipped with audio/video input RCA
terminals, pressing and holding the CD button for 2 sec-
onds or more switches the system to the AUX mode.
4. Once the device is selected, playback starts and “i”
appears on the display.NOTE
Depending on the condition of your iPod, it may take a
longer time before the playback starts.5. To stop the playback, press the RADIO button (1) or CD
button (2) to switch to a different mode.
NOTE
Buttons on the iPod are disabled while the iPod is con-
nected to the audio system.

To adjust the volume and tone, refer to “To adjust the vol-
ume” on page 5-55, 5-83 and “To adjust the tone” on page
5-55, 5-83.To fast-forward/reverse the track
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To fast-forward/reverse the current track, press the button
(9) or button (8).
Fast-forward
To fast-forward the current track, press the button (9).
While the button is pressed, the track will be fast-forwarded.
Fast-reverse
To fast-reverse the current track, press the button (8). While
the button is pressed, the track will be fast-reversed.
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To play from a USB memory device
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1. Press the PWR button (3) to turn on the audio system. The
system turns on in the last mode used.
2. Connect your USB memory device to the USB input ter-
minal.
Refer to “How to connect a USB memory device” on page
3-283.
3. Press the CD button (2) several times to switch to the USB
mode. The input mode changes as follows every time the
CD button is pressed.
CD mode → USB mode → Bluetooth
® mode (if so
equipped)
NOTE
If your vehicle is equipped with audio/video input RCA
terminals, pressing and holding the CD button for 2 sec-
onds or more switches the system to the AUX mode.
4. Once the device is selected, playback starts and “U”
appears on the display.NOTE
Depending on the condition of your USB device, it may
take a longer time before the playback starts.5. To stop the playback, press the RADIO button (1) or CD
button (2) to switch to a different mode.
NOTE
To adjust the volume and tone, refer to “To adjust the vol-
ume” on page 5-55, 5-83 and “To adjust the tone” on page
5-55, 5-83.Supported compressed music files
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This audio can play MP3, WMA, AAC and WAV files
recorded in a USB memory device. This audio supports up to
65,535 files in 700 folders on 8 levels.
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To play the same file repeatedly
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Press the RPT button (6) to show “RPT” in the display. To can-
cel this mode, press the button again.To play the files in the same folder repeatedly
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Press and hold the RPT button (6) until you hear a beep to
show “D-RPT” in the display.
All tracks in the current folder are played repeatedly.
To exit this mode, press the button again.To play a folder in random order
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Press the RDM button (7) to show “RDM” in the display.
The audio randomly selects tracks from the current folder and
plays the selected tracks.
To exit this mode, press the button again.To play all folders in random order
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Press and hold the RDM button (7) until you hear a beep to
show “D-RDM” in the display.
The audio randomly selects tracks from all folders and plays
the selected tracks.
To exit this mode, press the button again.
To find the start of each track in a folder for playback
(vehicles without Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface)
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Press the SCAN button (11). “SCAN” is shown in the display
and the tracks in the current folder are played for several sec-
onds from the beginning.
The file number will blink while the scan mode is selected.
To exit this mode, press the button again.NOTE
Once all tracks in the folder have been cued, playback will
restart from the beginning of the track that was playing
when cueing started.To find the start of each track in all folders for playback
(vehicles with Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface)
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Press the SCAN button (11). “SCAN” is shown in the display
and all tracks in the all folders are played for several seconds
from the beginning.
The file number will blink while the scan mode is selected.
To exit this mode, press the button again.To find the start of first tracks in all folders for playback
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Press and hold the SCAN button (11) until you hear a beep to
show “F-SCAN” in the display.
The first tracks in all folders are played for several seconds
from the beginning.
Playback starts from the folder next to the one currently play-
ing.
The folder number will blink while the scan mode is selected.
To exit this mode, press the button again.
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Preparation for voice operationTo use the voice operation, press the SPEECH button (1) first.
To play tracks from a Bluetooth
® device
(vehicles with Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface)
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You can wirelessly connect a digital audio player or cellular
phone supporting Bluetooth
® to listen to the tracks on the con-
nected device.
Refer to “Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface” for the connecting method,
etc. on page 3-256.
The following explains the basic playback method.
NOTE
Depending on the connected device, operation of the con-
nected device is limited to its available functions.

Depending on the connected device, the device may not
operate correctly.

A file protected by copyright might not be able to start
playback.

It is recommended to leave the equalizer of the connected
device flat.

The voice operation is not available to access music files
on the connected Bluetooth
® device.
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To listen to tracks from a device connected via
Bluetooth
®
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1. Press the PWR button (2) to turn on the audio system. The
system turns on in the last mode used.
2. Press the CD button (1) several times to switch to the
B(Bluetooth
®) mode. The input mode changes as follows
every time the CD button is pressed.
CD mode → USB (iPod) mode → Bluetooth
® mode
NOTE
For vehicles equipped with audio/video input RCA termi-
nals, pressing and holding the CD button for 2 seconds or
more switches the system to the AUX mode.
3. Connect your Bluetooth
® device.
Refer to “Connecting the Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface and
Bluetooth
® device” on page 3-264.
4. Playback starts automatically.
NOTE
Depending on the connected device, the playback may not
start automatically.
In this case, operate the connected device to start the play-
back.To stop the playback (if supported by the device)
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To stop the playback, press the DISC DOWN button (7).
To restart the playback, press the DISC UP button (8).
To pause the playback (if supported by the device)
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To pause the playback, press the DISC DOWN button (7).
To restart the playback, press the DISC UP button (8).To select a track (if supported by the device)
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Press the TRACK button (10) to select the desired track num-
ber.
If the side of the button is pressed once while a track is
playing, playback returns to the start of that track.NOTE
Every time the track selection button is pressed, the track
number in the display changes.To play the same track repeatedly (if supported by the
device)
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Press the RPT button (5) during playback to show “RPT” in the
display.
To exit this mode, press the button again.Press : The track number increases by one.
Press : The track number decreases by one.
Press for a long
period (approx. 2
seconds or more): The track number increases continu-
ously while the button is pressed.
Press for a long
period (approx. 2
seconds or more): The track number decreases continu-
ously while the button is pressed.
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5To use the external audio input function
(if
so equipped)
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You can listen to commercially available audio equipment,
such as a portable audio system, from your vehicle’s speakers,
by connecting the audio equipment to the audio input connec-
tors (A or B), which are external input connectors (pin jacks).NOTE
For information on using the video input connector (C),
refer to the separate owner’s manual for a Mitsubishi
Multi-Communication System.
Auxiliary Audio connector
(RCA)
Auxiliary Video connector
(RCA) Ty p e 1
Auxiliary Audio connector (RCA)
A- Left audio input connector (white)
B- Right audio input connector (red)
Auxiliary Video connector (RCA)
A- Left audio input connector (white)
B- Right audio input connector (red)
C- Video input connector (yellow)
Auxiliary Audio connector
(RCA)
Auxiliary Video connector
(RCA) Ty p e 2
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To activate the external audio input mode1. Use a commercially available audio cable to connect the
audio equipment to the internal audio input connector.
2. Press and hold the CD button (D) for more than 2 seconds.
The display (E) will show “AUX” and then the external
audio input mode will be activated.
3. To deactivate the external audio input mode, press the
RADIO button (F) or the CD button (D) to switch to
another mode.
NOTE
The connected audio equipment cannot be operated with
the vehicle’s audio system.

Depending on the connected audio equipment, it may pro-
duce noise from the speakers.

Use the connected audio equipment’s own power source,
such as its battery.
Noise may be produced from the speakers if the connected
audio equipment is used while charging it using the 12 V
power outlet of the vehicle.

Do not activate the external audio input mode when no
audio equipment is connected.
Otherwise, noise may be produced from the speakers.

Connect audio equipment when the external audio input
mode is deactivated or lower the vehicle’s speaker volume
before connecting it.
Noise may be produced from the speakers if audio equip-
ment is connected after the external audio input mode is
activated.

For information on how to connect and operate the audio
equipment, refer to the owner’s manual for the equipment.
CAUTION
!
Do not operate the connected audio equipment while
driving.
This could distract you and an accident might occur.
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5Steering wheel audio remote control switch

(if so equipped)
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The remote control switch is located on the left side of the
steering wheel.
The switch can be operated when the ignition switch is in
either the “ON” or “ACC” position.
NOTE
Do not press multiple buttons at the same time when using
the steering wheel audio remote control switch.
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1- Volume up button
2- Volume down button
3- Power switch/Mode selector button
4- Seek up/Track up/File up/Fast-forward button
5- Seek down/Track down/File down/Fast-reverse buttonTy p e 2
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