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. This audio system can only play prerecorded
CDs. It has no capabilities to record or burn
CDs.
. If the CD cannot be played, one of the
following messages will be displayed.
CHECK DISC:
— Confirm that the CD is inserted correctly (the label side is facing up, etc.) .
— Confirm that the CD is not bent or warped and it is free of scratches.
PUSH EJECT:
This is an error due to the temperature inside
the player is too high. Remove the CD by
pushing the EJECT button, and after a short
time reinsert the CD. The CD can be played
when the temperature of the player returns
to normal.
UNPLAYABLE:
The file is unplayable in this audio system
(only MP3 or WMA CD) .
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) player. Do not force a compact disc into the CD/
DVD insert slot. This could damage the CD/
DVD player.
. During cold weather or rainy days, the player
may malfunction due to humidity. If this
occurs, remove the CD/DVD and dehumidify
or ventilate the player completely.
. The player may skip while driving on rough
roads.
. The CD/DVD player sometimes cannot
function when the passenger compartment temperature is extremely high. Decrease the
temperature before use.
. Only use high quality 4.7 in (12 cm) round
discs that have the “COMPACT disc DIGI-
TAL AUDIO” or “DVD Video” logo on the
disc or packaging.
. Do not expose the CD/DVD to direct
sunlight.
. CD/DVDs that are of poor quality, dirty,
scratched, covered with fingerprints, or that
have pinholes may not work properly.
. The following CD/DVDs are not guaranteed
to play:
— Copy control compact discs (CCCD)
— Recordable compact discs (CD-R)
— Rewritable compact discs (CD-RW)
— Recordable DVDs (DVD +R, DVD +R
DL)
—Rewritable DVDs (DVD +RW, DVD
+ RW DL)
. Do not use the following CD/DVDs as they
may cause the CD/DVD player to malfunc-
tion.
— 3.1 in (8 cm) discs
— CD/DVDs that are not round
— CD/DVDs with a paper label
— CD/DVDs that are warped, scratched or
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— This audio system can only play pre- recorded CD/DVDs. It has no capabil-
ities to record or burn CD/DVDs.
. If the CD/DVD cannot be played, one of the
following messages will be displayed.
Disc Read Error:
— Confirm that the CD/DVD is inserted correctly (the label side is facing up,
etc.) .
— Confirm that the CD/DVD is not bent or warped and it is free of scratches.
Please Eject Disc:
— This may be an error due to the temperature inside the player being too
high. Remove the CD/DVD by pushing
the EJECT button, and after a short time
reinsert the CD/DVD. The CD/DVD can
be played when the temperature of the
player returns to normal. If the error
persists, consult your local retailership.
Unplayable File:
— The file may be copy protected.
— The file is not MP3, WMA, AAC, M4A or DivX
®type.
Region Invalid:
— The DVD is not for region 1 or all regions. Use DVDs with a region code
“1”, “ALL” or “1 included” for your DVD
entertainment system. (The region code
*A
is displayed as a small symbol
printed on the top of the DVD
*B
.)
This vehicle-installed DVD player cannot
play DVDs with a region code other than
“1” or “ALL”.
Copyright and trademark:. The technology protected by the U.S. patent
and other intellectual property rights owned
by Macrovision Corporation and other right
holders is adopted for this system.
. This copyright protected technology cannot
be used without a permit from Macrovision
Corporation. It is limited to be personal use,
etc., as long as the permit from Macrovision
Corporation is not issued.
. Modifying or disassembling is prohibited.
. Dolby digital is manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
. Dolby and the double D mark “
” are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
. DTS and DTS Digital Surround “” are
registered trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
Parental level (parental control):DVDs with the parental control setting can be
played with this system. Please use your own
judgement to set the parental control with the
system.Disc selection:The following disc formats can be played with
the DVD drive.
. DVD-VIDEO
. DVD-AUDIO
. VIDEO-CD
. CD-DA (Conventional Compact Disc)
. DTS-CDUSB (Universal Serial Bus)This system supports various USB memory
sticks, USB hard drives and iPod
®
players.
There are some USB devices which may not be
supported with this system.
. Make sure that the USB device is connected
correctly into the USB connector.
. Do not force the memory stick or USB cable
into the USB connector. This could damage
the connector.
. During cold weather or rainy days, the player
may malfunction due to humidity. If this
occurs, remove the USB device and dehu-
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midify or ventilate the USB player comple-
tely.
. The USB player sometimes cannot function
when the passenger compartment tempera-
ture is extremely high. Decrease the tem-
perature before use.
. Do not leave USB memory in a place prone
to static electricity or where the air condi-
tioner blows directly. The data in the USB
memory may be damaged.
. The vehicle is not equipped with a USB
memory stick.
. A USB device cannot be formatted with this
system. To format a USB device, use a
personal computer.
. Partitioned USB devices may not be played
correctly.
. Some characters used in other languages
(Chinese, Japanese, etc.) are not displayed
properly on the vehicle center screen. Using
English language characters with a USB
device is recommended.
. Do not connect a USB device if a connector
or cable is wet. Allow the cable and/or
connectors to dry completely before con-
necting the USB device. If the connector is
exposed to fluids other than water, evapora-
tive residue may cause a short between the connector pins.
. Large video podcast files cause slow
responses in an iPod
®. The vehicle center
display may momentarily black out, but it will
soon recover.
. If an iPod
®automatically selects large video
podcast files while in the shuffle mode, the
vehicle center display may momentarily
black out, but it will soon recover.
. Audiobooks may not play in the same order
as they appear on an iPod
®.
. An iPod nano
®(1st Generation) may remain
in fast forward or rewind mode if it is
connected during a seek operation. In this
case, please manually reset the iPod
®.
. An iPod nano
®(2nd Generation) will con-
tinue to fast forward or rewind if it is
disconnected during a seek operation.
. An incorrect song title may appear when the
Play Mode is changed while using the iPod
nano
®(2nd Generation)
iPod
®is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
Compressed Audio Files (MP3/
WMA/AAC/ATRAC3)Explanation of terms:. MP3 — MP3 is short for Moving Pictures
Experts Group Audio Layer 3. MP3 is the
most well known compressed digital audio
file format. This format allows for near “CD
quality” sound, but at a fraction of the size of
normal audio files. MP3 conversion of an
audio track can reduce the file size by
approximately a 10:1 ratio (Sampling: 44.1
kHz, Bit rate: 128 kbps) with virtually no
perceptible loss in quality. The compression
reduces certain parts of sound that seem
inaudible to most people.
. WMA — Windows Media Audio (WMA) is a
compressed audio format created by Micro-
soft as an alternative to MP3. The WMA
codec offers greater file compression than
the MP3 codec, enabling storage of more
digital audio tracks in the same amount of
space when compared to MP3s at the same
level of quality.
. AAC/M4A — Advanced Audio Coding
(AAC) is a lossy audio compression format.
Audio files that have been encoded with
AAC are generally smaller in size and deliver
a higher quality of sound than MP3.
. Bit rate — Bit rate denotes the number of
bits per second used by a digital music file.
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The size and quality of a compressed digital
audio file is determined by the bit rate used
when encoding the file.
. Sampling frequency — Sampling frequency
is the rate at which the samples of a signal
are converted from analog to digital (A/D
conversion) per second.
. Multisession — Multisession is one of the
methods for writing data to media. Writing
data once to the media is called a single
session, and writing more than once is
called a multisession.
. ID3/WMA Tag — The ID3/WMA tag is the
part of the encoded MP3 or WMA file that
contains information about the digital music
file such as song title, artist, album title,
encoding bit rate, track time duration, etc.
ID3 tag information is displayed on the
Album/Artist/Track title line on the display.
* Windows
®and Windows Media
®are regis-
tered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States of America
and/or other countries.
Playback order:. The folder names of folders not containing
compressed audio files are not shown in the
display.
. If there is a file in the top level of a disc/USB,
“Root Folder” is displayed.
. The playback order is the order in which the files were written by the writing software, so
the files might not play in the desired order.
. Music playback order of compressed audio
files is as illustrated in the next figure.
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Specification chart:Supported mediaCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD+R, DVD +RW, DVD +R DL, USB2.0
Supported file systems CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD
+R, DVD +RW, DVD +R DL: ISO9660 LEVEL1, ISO9660 LEVEL2,
Romeo, Joliet
* ISO9660 Level 3 (packet writing) is not supported.
* Files saved using the Live File System component (on a Windows Vista-based computer) are not supported.
UDF Bridge (UDF1.02+ISO9660) , UDF1.5, UDF2.0
* VDF1.5/VDF2.0 (packet writing) is not supported.
USB memory: FAT16, FAT32
Supported
versions*1 MP3
Version
MPEG1 Audio Layer 3
Sampling frequency 8 kHz - 48 kHz
Bit rate 8 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR*4
WMA*2 Version
WMA7, WMA8, WMA9
Sampling frequency 32 kHz - 48 kHz
Bit rate 32 kbps - 192 kbps, VBR*4
AAC Version
MPEG-AAC
Sampling frequency 8 kHz - 96 kHz
Bit rate 16 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR*4
Tag information (Song title and Artist name) ID3 tag VER1.0, VER1.1, VER2.2, VER2.3, VER2.4 (MP3 only)
WMA tag (WMA only)
Folder levels With navigation system:
Folder levels: 8, Folders: 255 (including root folder) , Files: 512 (Max. 255 files for one folder)
Folder levels: 8, Folders and files: 999 (Max. 255 files for one folder)
Text character number limitation With navigation system: 100 characters
Displayable character codes*3 01: ASCII, 02: ISO-8859-1, 03: UNICODE (UTF-16 BOM Big Endian) , 04: UNICODE (UTF-16 Non-BOM Big
Endian) , 05: UNICODE (UTF-8) , 06: UNICODE (Non-UTF-16 BOM Little Endian) , 07: SHIFT-JIS3-8
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*1 Files created with a combination of 48 kHz sampling frequency and 64 kbps bit rate cannot be played.
*2 Protected WMA files (DRM) cannot be played.
*3 Available codes depend on what kind of media, versions and information are going to be displayed.
*4 When VBR files are played, the playback time may not be displayed correctly.
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Compressed Video FilesExplanation of terms:.DivX
®- DivX
®refers to the DivX
®codec
owned by DivX, Inc. used for a lossy
compression of video based on MPEG-4.
. AVI - AVI stands for Audio Video Interleave.
It is a standard file format originated by
Microsoft Corporation. A “.divx” encoded file
can be saved into the “.avi” file format for
playback on this system if it meets the
requirements stated in the table in this
section. However, not all the “.avi” files are
playable on this system since different
encodings can be used than the DivX
®
codec.
. ASF - ASF stands for Advanced Systems
Format. It is a file format owned by Microsoft
Corporation. Note: Only “.asf” files that meet
the requirements stated in the table in this
section can be played.
. Bit rate — Bit rate denotes the number of
bits per second used by a digital video file.
The size and quality of a compressed digital
audio file is determined by the bit rate used
when encoding the file.
Requirement for Supporting Video
Playback:Media CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+ R, DVD+RW, DVD +RW DL, USB 2.0 Memory
File Systems CD, CD-R,
CD-RW,
DVD,
DVD+R,
DVD +RW,
DVD +RW DL ISO9660 LEVEL1, ISO9660 LEVEL2, Romeo, Joliet, UDF Bridge
(UDF1.02+ISO9660) , UDF1.5, UDF2.0
- ISO9660 Level 3 (packet writing) is not supported.
- Files saved using the Live File System component (on a Windows Vista-
based computer) are not supported.
- VDF1.5/VDF2.0 (packet writing) is not supported.
USB Memory FAT16, FAT32
File Types .divx, .avi Video CodecsDivX3, DivX4, DivX5, DivX6
Audio Codecs MP3, MPEG2.5 Audio Layer3, AC3, LPCM
.asf Video Codec ISO-MPEG4
Audio Codec G.726
Bit Rates .divx, .avi Maximum Average 4Mbps
Maximum Peak8Mbps
Resolution .divx, .avi Minimum32632
Maximum 7206480
.asf Minimum 32632
Maximum 7206576
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Bluetooth streaming audio.Some Bluetooth
®audio devices may not be
recognized by the in-vehicle audio system.
. It is necessary to set up the wireless
connection between a compatible Blue-
tooth
®
audio device and the in-vehicle
Bluetooth®module before using the Blue-
tooth streaming audio.
. Operating procedure of the Bluetooth
streaming audio will vary depending on the
device. Make sure it is understood how to
operate an audio device before using it with
this system.
. The Bluetooth streaming audio may be
stopped under the following conditions:
— Receiving a hands-free call.
— Checking the connection to the hands- free phone.
. Do not place a Bluetooth
®audio device in
an area surrounded by metal or far away
from the in-vehicle Bluetooth®module to
prevent tone quality degradation and wire-
less connection disruption.
. While an audio device is connected through
a Bluetooth
®wireless connection, the bat-
tery power of the device may discharge
quicker than usual.
. This system supports the Bluetooth
®Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP, AVRCP) .
. Bluetooth
®is a trademark owned by Blue-
tooth SIG, Inc.
Music BoxRecording:. Note that data that is lost and not stored to
the in-vehicle memory due to system da-
mage, improper operation or malfunction is
not under warranty.
. Vehicle owners are not permitted to record
music without permission of the owner of
the copyright except for personal use.
. Check if the music is appropriately recorded
to the in-vehicle memory after recording
when the compact disc cannot be rere-
corded.
. Some music cannot be recorded depending
on the disc condition due to high-speed
recording.
. Jumping sounds may be recorded when a
compact disc is recorded while driving on
rough roads and excessive vibration occurs.
. A mark indicating jumping sounds is dis-
played if jumping sounds are recorded.
. No sounds may be recorded if jumping sounds occurs or the disc is in poor
condition.
. Tracks that include Serial Copy Manage-
ment System (SCMS) are not recorded.
. If a compact disc is scratched or dirty, it may
not be recorded, jumping sounds may occur
or it may take a long time to record.
Automatic title download:.The title information that is automatically
downloaded may differ from the actual title.
. When newly released compact discs are
recorded, their title information may not be
downloaded.
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ANTENNAWindow antennaThe antenna pattern is printed inside the rear
window.
CAUTION
.Do not place metalized film near the
rear window glass or attach any
metal parts to it. This may cause
poor reception or noise.
. When cleaning the inside of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window antenna.
Lightly wipe along the antenna with
a dampened soft cloth.
FM-AM-SAT RADIO WITH COM-
PACT DISC (CD) PLAYERThe satellite radio mode requires an active XM
Satellite Radio subscription. The satellite radio is
not available in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam.
It may take some time to receive the activation
signal after subscribing the XM Satellite Radio.
After receiving the activation signal, an available
channel list will be automatically updated in the
radio. For XM, push the ignition switch from
LOCK to ACC to update the channel list.Audio main operationHead unit:The auto loudness circuit enhances the low and
high frequency ranges automatically in both
radio reception and CD playback.ON·OFF/Volume control:Push the ignition switch to the ACC or ON
position, and then push the ON·OFF button
while the system is off to turn on the last audio
source (i.e. FM or CD) , which was playing
immediately before the system was turned off.
While the system is on, pushing the ON·OFF
button turns the system off.
Turn the VOL control knob to adjust the volume.
Adjusting tone quality and speaker bal-
ance:To adjust Bass, Treble, Balance and Fade, push
the Audio control knob. When the display shows
the setting you want to change (Bass, Treble,
Balance and Fade) , rotate the Audio control
knob to set the desired setting.
“AUDIO SETTINGS” page 7-3.
Switching the display:Pushing will switch the displays
as follows:
iPod
®/USB ?CD/DVD ?Music Box ?
Bluetooth
®streaming audio (if so equipped) ?
AUX (if so equipped) ?iPod
®/USB
FM-AM-SAT radio operationFM/AM radio band select:Pushing will change the band as
follows:
AM ?FM1 ?FM2 ?AM
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XM satellite radio band select:
Pushingwill change the band as
follows:
XM1 ?XM2 ?XM3 ?XM1
When or is pushed while
the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position,
the radio will come on at the channel last played.
The last channel played will also come on when
the ON·OFF button is pushed to ON.
The satellite radio is not available in Alaska,
Hawaii and Guam.
If another audio source is playing when
or is turned to ON, the
audio source will automatically be turned off and
the last radio channel played will come on.
When the stereo broadcast signal is weak, the
radio will automatically change from stereo to
monaural reception.TUNE (Tuning):. For AM and FM radio
Turn the radio TUNE knob for manual tuning.
. For XM Satellite Radio
Turn the radio TUNE knob to seek channels
from all of the categories when any category
is not selected.
SEEK tuning/CATEGORY (CAT):.For AM and FM radio
Push <
>or <
>to tune from low to
high or high to low frequencies and to stop
at the next broadcasting station.
. For XM Satellite Radio
Push <
>or <
>to tune to the first
channel of the next or previous category.
During satellite radio reception, the following
notices will be displayed under certain condi-
tions.
. NO SIGNAL (No signal is received while the
SAT tuner is connected.)
. OFF AIR (Broadcasting signed off)
. CHECK ANTENNA (Antenna connection
error)
. LOADING (When the initial setting is
performed)
. UPDATING (When the satellite radio sub-
scription is not active)
SCAN tuning:
Push to tune from low to high
frequencies and stop at each broadcasting
station/channel for 5 seconds. Pushing the
button again during this 5 seconds period will stop SCAN tuning and the radio will remain
tuned to that station/channel.
If
is not pushed within 5 seconds,
SCAN tuning moves to the next station/channel.
*1
to
*6
Station memory operations:
12 stations/channels can be set for the FM band
(6 each for FM1 and FM2) , 18 for XM radio (6
each for XM1, XM2 and XM3) and 6 stations
can be set for the AM band.
1. Choose the radio band using the radio band select button.
2. Tune to the desired station/channel using <
>, <
>, or the radio
TUNE knob.
3. Push and hold the desired station preset button
*1
to*6
until the radio mutes.
4. The station indicator will then come on and the sound will resume. Memorizing is now
complete.
5. Other buttons can be set in the same manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the fuse
opens, the radio memory will be erased. In that
case, reset the desired stations/channels.
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