MITSUBISHI LANCER 2014 8.G Display Audio Manual
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI, Model Year: 2014, Model line: LANCER, Model: MITSUBISHI LANCER 2014 8.GPages: 88, PDF Size: 11.63 MB
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Introduction
Thank you for buying a Mitsubishi Motors product.
In order to fully utilize the functionality of this product and ensure s\
afe and correct operation, 
please read the “User Manual” carefully before operation. 
After reading the “User Manual”, ensure this is kept readily avail\
able, and refer to it again if you 
do not understand any points, or in the event of problems.
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Table of  contents
Introduction
Before Use 4
Disclaimers .................................................... 4
Important Points on Usage ............................ 4
FCC NOTE .................................................... 5
FCC CAUTION .............................................. 5
Restrictions on Operations while the Vehicle Is Driving .........5
How to Clean  ................................................. 5
Trademarks .................................................... 6
Important Points on Safety for the Customer .........8
How to Read This Manual ................. 9
Basic Operation  10
This Product  .................................... 10
Main Unit Panel  ........................................... 10
Start ............................................................. 10
How to Perform Touch Operations .....11
When Touching ___  ...................................... 11
Searching Items from a List .......................... 11
Top Menu  ......................................... 12
Display Contents ......................................... 12
Switch the Top Menu ................................... 13
Switch the Sources ...................................... 13
AV
Audio Functions 14
Basic Operation .............................. 14
Switch Audio  ON/OFF ................................. 14
Adjust Volume  .............................................. 14
Insert/Eject Discs ......................................... 15
Steering Remote Control Switch Operation ......16
Voice Control .................................. 17
Handling of  Discs ............................ 18
Types of Disc That Can Be Played Back ..... 19
Audio Files (MP3/WMA/AAC) ........... 20
Folder Structure ........................................... 21
What Is MP3?  .............................................. 22
What Is WMA?  ............................................. 23
What  Is AAC?  .............................................. 24
Radio 25
Listen to Radio  ................................ 25
Display Contents ......................................... 26
Register Your Favorite Broadcast Stations ......29Search for Broadcast Stations with Strong Signals .......29Search for Broadcast Stations from the Station List .......30
Listen to Satellite Radio  .................32
Display Contents ......................................... 33
Display the Sub-menu ................................. 34
Search for Your Favorite Channel.  ..............34
Register Your Favorite Channel ................... 36
Setting Listening Restrictions ...................... 37
Set the Channel Skip ................................... 39
The SIRIUS ID is displayed. ........................ 40
Updating Broadcast Information .................. 40
DISC 41
Listen to CDs ...................................41
Display a List  ............................................... 41
Display Contents ......................................... 42
Switch Playback Mode ................................ 43
Listen to Audio Files on a Disc ....... 44
Display a List  ............................................... 44
Display Contents ......................................... 45
Switch Playback Mode ................................ 47
Listen to Mixed Discs ..................... 48
Display Contents ......................................... 49
iPod/USB 51
Use an iPod ..................................... 51
Play iPod ..................................................... 52
Watch iPod Videos ...................................... 52
Display Contents ......................................... 53
Switch Playback Mode ................................ 54
Search by List .............................................. 55
Listen to Audio Files on a USB Device  ......57
Display Contents ......................................... 58
Display a List  ............................................... 60
Display the Music Menu .............................. 60
Switch Playback Mode ................................ 61
External Input Devices  62
Use Bluetooth Audio  .......................62
Connect a Bluetooth-capable  
Audio Device ............................................... 62
Listen to a Bluetooth-capable  
Audio Device ............................................... 62
Display Contents ......................................... 63
Switch Playback Mode ................................ 64
Use AUX .......................................... 65
Displaying .................................................... 65
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INFO/SETTINGS
INFO 66
Mobile Phone ................................... 66
Connect Your Mobile Phone  ........................66
Display the Phonebook ................................ 67
Register in Phonebook ................................ 67
Edit a Phonebook ........................................ 68
Dial a Telephone .......................................... 69
Incoming Calls ............................................. 70
Setting Passcode ......................................... 71
Other Info  ........................................ 72
Camera ........................................................ 72
Version Info  .................................................. 72
SETTINGS 73
Adjust the Sound Quality  ................73
Setting Items  ................................................ 73
System Settings .............................. 75
Sound  .......................................................... 75
Time Setting ................................................. 76
Language ..................................................... 76
AUX Setting  ................................................. 77
Other Settings ................................. 78
Display Off ................................................... 78
Color Contrast ............................................. 78
Clock Screen  ............................................... 79
Radio Setting  ............................................... 80
Bluetooth Setting ......................................... 81
Other
Troubleshooting ..............................83
If This  Message Appears... .......................... 83
If You Think Something Is Not Working Properly...  .......85
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4    
Introduction
The followings are what you need to know before using this product.
Before Use
Disclaimers
•	 Mitsubishi	Motors	will	in	no	way	be	held	
responsible	for	losses	resulting	from	fire,	
earthquake,	tsunami,	flood,	or	other	natural	
disasters; from actions of third parties; from 
other accidents; or from inappropriate or 
abnormal usage conditions utilized by the 
customer, be said conditions deliberate or 
unintentional.
•	 There	will	be	no	indemnification	for	alteration 	
or loss of any information stored upon this 
product by the customer or a third party 
resulting from improper use of this product, 
the	influence	of	static	electricity	or	electric	
noise, or at the time of malfunction or repair 
or similar circumstances. We recommend 
that you create backups of important 
information as a precautionary measure.
•	 Some	personal	information	(telephone	 numbers etc.) entered into this product may 
remain in memory even if this product is 
removed. The customer is responsible for 
proper	handling	and	management	(including	
deleting) of personal information to protect 
privacy when handing this product over to 
anyone else or disposing of it. Mitsubishi 
Motors will in no way be held responsible. •	 Mitsubishi	Motors	will	in	no	way	be	held	
responsible	for	any	collateral	losses	(loss	
of	business	profits,	alteration	or	loss	of	
recorded data) resulting from the usage or 
inability to use this product.
•	 For	the	purpose	of	product	improvement,	 specifications	and	external	appearance	may	
be subject to change without advance notice. 
Accordingly, while the contents of the User 
Manual may differ, please be aware that 
returns,	refunds,	exchange,	or	conversion	
are not possible.
•	 This	User	Manual	explains	details	for	 multiple models together. Depending on the 
model, there may be functions that may be 
described but not available, or requirements 
for separately purchased-products. Thank 
you for your understanding.
•	 Images	and	illustrations	used	in	the	 User Manual are either those used in 
development,	or	used	for	explanations.	
Please be aware that these may differ from 
the actual images and illustrations used in 
the product.
•	 Please	be	aware	that	Mitsubishi	Motors,	 including after-sales service departments, 
will in no way be held responsible for any 
losses or detriment resulting from alteration 
or loss of information stored in this product.
Important Points on Usage
Common
•	 During	operation,	ensure	that	the	vehicle	is	 not	stationary	in	a	garage	or	other	confined	
area with bad ventilation while the engine 
is running. Doing so may result in carbon 
monoxide	poisoning.
•	 For	safety,	the	driver	is	not	to	operate	this	 product while the vehicle is moving. The 
driver should also minimize as much as 
possible the time spent viewing the screen. 
Being distracted by the screen can result in 
an accident. 
•	 Do	not	turn	the	volume	up	to	the	extent	that	 you cannot hear sounds from outside the 
vehicle while driving. Driving without being 
able to hear sounds from outside the vehicle 
can result in an accident.
•	 Do	not	disassemble	or	modify	the	product.	 This may lead to malfunction, smoking, or 
fire.
•	 When	operating,	ensure	that	the	vehicle	is	 stopped in a safe area in which stopping is 
permitted.
•	 Continued	usage	of	this	product	without	 the engine running may deplete the vehicle 
battery, meaning that the engine may not be 
able to start.  
Ensure this product is used while the engine 
is running.
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   5
IntroductionBefore Use
•	 The	following	phenomena	are	characteristic	
of LCD screens. They do not indicate a 
malfunction.
-	Small	black	dots	or	bright	dots	(red,	blue,	green) on the screen.
-  Screen movement is slow during cold 
weather.
-  The screen is sometimes dark during hot 
weather.
-  The color tones and brightness vary with 
the viewing angle.
•	 It	is	a	characteristic	of	LCD	screens	that	the	 picture quality varies with the viewing angle. 
When	using	this	product	for	the	first	time,	
adjust the picture quality.
•	 If	you	paste	an	commercially-available	LCD	 protective	film	or	the	like	on	the	screen,	it	
may interfere with touch panel operation.
•	 If	you	operate	the	touch	panel	with	a	sharp	 object	(pen	tip,	finger	nail,	etc.),	the	screen	
may be scratched and this unit may be 
damaged, leading to faulty operation.
•	 Operating	the	touch	panel	with	gloves	on	 may cause faulty operation.
•	 When	cleaning	the	screen,	wipe	it	with	a	soft	 cloth. Do not use benzene, paint thinners, 
anti-static agents, or other chemical wipes. 
They could scratch the screen.
iPod/iPhone Playback 
Function (Option)
•	 This	product	supports	audio	and	video	playback from iPod/iPhone devices, however 
differing versions mean that playback cannot 
be guaranteed.
•	 Please	be	aware	that	depending	on	the	 iPod/iPhone model or version, operation 
may differ.
FCC NOTE
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC 
Rules. 
Operation is subject to the following two 
conditions	:	(1)	 This	device	may	not	cause	
harmful	interference,	and	(2)	this	device	must	
accept any interference received, including 
interference that may cause undesired 
operation.
FCC CAUTION
Changes	or	modifications	not	expressly	
approved by the party responsible for 
compliance could void the user’s authority to 
operate the equipment.
Restrictions on Operations 
while the Vehicle Is Driving
Some operations are restricted while the 
vehicle is driving. The driver should refrain 
from operating this product while the vehicle 
is moving. First stop the vehicle in a safe 
location, then operate this product.
How to Clean
•	 If	the	product	becomes	dirty,	wipe	with	a	soft	 cloth.
•	 If	very	dirty,	use	a	soft	cloth	dipped	in	neutral	 detergent diluted in water, and then wrung 
out. Do not use benzene, thinners, or other 
chemical wipes. This may harm the surface.
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Trademarks
•	 Product	names	and	other	proper	names	are	the	trademarks	
or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
•	 Furthermore,	even	if	there	is	no	specific	denotation	of	 trademarks or registered trademarks, these are to be 
observed in their entirety.
Manufactured under license 
from Dolby Laboratories. 
Dolby and the double-D 
symbol are trademarks of 
Dolby Laboratories.
Manufactured under license 
from DTS Licensing Limited. 
DTS, the Symbol, & DTS 
and the Symbol together 
are registered trademarks 
& DTS Neural Surround is 
a trademark of DTS, Inc. 
Product includes software. 
© DTS, Inc. All Rights 
Reserved.
“PremiDIA HD” and 
“PremiDIA WIDE” is a 
trademark of Mitsubishi 
Electric Corporation whose 
registration is pending.
The Bluetooth® word mark 
and logos are owned by the 
Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
and any use of such marks 
by Mitsubishi Motors 
Corporation is under license. 
Other trademarks 
and trade names are those 
of their respective owners.
HD Radio Technology 
manufactured under 
license from iBiquity Digital 
Corporation. U.S. and 
Foreign Patents. HD Radio
TM 
and the HD, HD Radio, and 
“Arc” logos are proprietary 
trademarks of iBiquity Digital 
Corp.
©2010 siRiUs XM Radio 
inc. siRiUs, XM and all 
related marks and logos are 
trademarks of siRiUs XM 
Radio inc.
and its subsidiaries. all other 
marks, channel names and 
logos are the property of their 
respective owners.
all rights reserved.
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   7
IntroductionBefore Use
“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic 
accessory	has	been	designed	to	connect	specifically	to	
iPod	or	iPhone,	respectively,	and	has	been	certified	by	the	
developer to meet Apple performance standards.
iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are 
trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other 
countries.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its 
compliance with safety and regulatory standards
* iPod and iTunes licensing allows individual users to privately 
reproduce and play back non-copyrighted material as well 
as material that may be legally copied and reproduced. 
Infringement of copyright is prohibited.
*  The supported devices for vehicles equipped with a 
Bluetooth 
® 2.0 interface vary. For details, see the vehicle's 
user manual.
iPod classiciPod
iPod nano
iPod touch
iPhone
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8   Important Points on Safety for the Customer
Important Points 
on Safety for the 
Customer
This product features a number of pictorial 
indications as well as points concerning 
handling so that you can use the product 
correctly and in a safe manner, as well as 
prevent injury or damage to yourself, other 
users, or property.
WARNINGThis indicates details 
regarding handling of the 
product that if ignored, could 
be	 expected	 to	result 	in	 death 	
or serious injury.
CAUTIONThis indicates details 
regarding handling of the 
product that if ignored, could 
be	expected	to	result	in	
personal injury or property 
loss.
WARNING
•	The	driver	should	not	pay	close	 attention to the images on the 
screen while driving. 
This may prevent the driver looking where 
they are going, and cause an accident.
•	The	driver	should	not	perform	 complicated operations while 
driving. 
Performing complicated operations while 
driving may prevent the driver looking 
where they are going, and cause an 
accident.   
Therefore stop the vehicle in a safe 
location before performing such 
operations.
•	Do	not	use	during	malfunctions,	 such as when the screen does 
not light up or no sound is 
audible. 
This	may	lead	to	accident,	fire,	or	electric	
shock.
•	Ensure	water	or	other	foreign	 objects do not enter the product. 
This	may	lead	to	smoking,	fire,	electric	
shock, or malfunction.
•	Do	not	insert	foreign	objects	into	 the disc slot. 
This	may	lead	to	fire,	electric	shock,	or	
malfunction.
WARNING
•	In	the	event	of 	abnormalities	
occurring when foreign objects 
or	water	enter	the	product,	
resulting in smoke or a strange 
smell,	immediately	stop	using	
the	product,	and	consult	an	
authorized Mitsubishi Motors 
dealer or a repair facility of  your 
choice. 
Continuing to use the product may result 
in	accident,	fire,	or	electric	shock.
•	Do	not	disassemble	or	modify	the	 product. 
This	may	lead	to	malfunction,	fire,	or	
electric shock.
•	During	thunderstorms,	do	not	 touch the antenna or the front 
panel. 
This may lead to electrical shock from 
lightning.
CAUTION
•	Do	not	block	ventilation	holes	or	heat sinks on the product. 
Blocking ventilation holes or heat sinks 
may prevent heat from escaping from 
within	the	product,	leading	to	fire	or	
malfunction.
•	Do	not	turn	the	volume	up	to	 the extent that you cannot hear 
sounds from outside the vehicle 
while driving. 
Driving without being able to hear sounds 
from outside the vehicle may result in an 
accident.
•	Do	not	insert	your	hand	or	fingers	 into the disc slot. 
This may result in injury.
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How to Read This Manual   9
IntroductionBefore Use
How to Read This Manual
The notation used in this manual and what it means are as follows.
1)
2)3)
4) 7) 5)
6)
8)9)
10)
1) 
Volume Header 
Classified	by	main	functions.
2)  Chapter Header 
Classifies	more	finely	the	main	functions	
in the volume header. A chapter header 
appears at the head of each chapter. 
You	can	also	check	the	index	on	the	right	
edge.
3)  Major Header 
Classifies	the	main	operations	and	
functions in a chapter.
4)  Intermediate Header 
Classifies	the	operations	and	functions	
under the major header. 5) 
Minor Header 
Classifies	more	finely	the	operations	and	
functions	classified	under	the	intermediate	
header.
6)  Operation procedure 
These are numbers that shows the 
operation procedure. Perform the 
procedure in the order of these numbers.
7) 
○○○	key	or	[○○○]	key 
Shows an operation key on the panel.
8) 
○○○	or	[○○○] 
Shows a touch switch displayed on the 
screen. 9) 
(P000) 
Shows the page to refer to. It contains 
relevant	explanations	etc.
10) 
Continued on the next page 
Used	when	the	explanation	of	operations	
is continued.
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10   This Product
Basic Operation
This Product
Main Unit Panel
This	gives	the	names	of	each	section	of	the	main	unit	panel	and	explains	their	functions.
1)
2)4) 3)
5)
1)  key
 
Used to eject a disc 
(P15).
2) Display  Almost all operations can be performed by 
touching the touch switches displayed on 
this display. 
→“How	to	Perform	 Touch	Operations”	(P11)
3) Disc slot 
When a disc is inserted that can be played 
by this product, starts playback. 
→“Inserting	the	Disc”	(P15)
4) MENU key  
Displays the top menu. 
Used to select an audio source. 
→“Switch	the	Sources”	(P13)
5) PWR/VOL key 
  Allows you to adjust the volume for the 
audio function and telephone function. 
It also allows you to switch the audio 
function ON/OFF. 
→“Adjust	Volume”	(P14)
Start
Start the system.
1Switch the vehicle's ignition 
key to “ACC” or “ON”.
	▼
The display switches to the last screen used 
in its previous session.
ADVICE
•	 Immediately	after	the	ignition	key	is	
switched to “ACC” or “ON”, some 
functions cannot be used immediately 
because data is being read. Please wait 
until the reading is completed.
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