audio TOYOTA PRIUS 2008 2.G User Guide

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3-3. Using the audio system
Audio system type (Vehicle with AUX adapter)
CD and CD changer and AM/FM radio
Press to display the audio operation screen.
This illustration below is for a vehicle equipped with the CD
changer player.
Vehicles with navigation system
Vehicles without navigation system
The audio system appearance and screen may differ slightly for
vehicles equipped with the CD changer.
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■Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular
phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is
operating.
CD player:Plays audio CDs, CD text, MP3 discs and WMA discs.
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Using the radioP. 225
Using the CD playerP. 239
Playing MP3 and WMA discsP. 254
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 262
Using the AUX adapterP. 268
Using the steering wheel switchesP. 269

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CAUTION
■
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. and Canada
● Part 15 of the FCC Rules
FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the
user’s authority to operate this device.
● Laser products
• Do not take this unit apart or attempt to make any changes yourself.
This is an intricate unit that uses a laser pickup to retrieve information
from the surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so
that its rays remain inside the cabinet. Therefore, never try to disas-
semble the player or alter any of its parts since you may be exposed to
laser rays and dangerous voltages.
• This product utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation expo-
sure.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary when the engine is
not running.
■ To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.

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Audio system type (Vehicle without AUX adapter)
CD and AM/FM radio
Press to display the audio operation screen.
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■
Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular
phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is
operating.
CAUTION
■For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. and Canada
● Part 15 of the FCC Rules
FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the
user’s authority to operate this device.
● Laser products
• Do not take this unit apart or attempt to make any changes yourself.
This is an intricate unit that uses a laser pickup to retrieve information
from the surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so
that its rays remain inside the cabinet. Therefore, never try to disas-
semble the player or alter any of its parts since you may be exposed to
laser rays and dangerous voltages.
• This product utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation expo-
sure.
CD player:Plays audio CDs and CD text.
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Using the radioP. 234
Using the CD playerP. 247
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 266
Using the steering wheel switchesP. 269

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NOTICE
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary when the engine is
not running.
■ To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.

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Using the radio (vehicle with AUX adapter)
Press or to choose either an AM or FM band.
When you press while listening to the radio, the following
audio control screen appears.
This illustration is a vehicle not equipped with the CD changer
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Display audio
control
Power
Vo l u m e Scan for
receivable
stations
Seek
frequency Adjust the
frequency
(AM, FM
mode)
or channel
(SAT mode)
AM SAT/FM mode buttons Preset stations
Scan for
receivable
stations
(AM mode only)

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Setting station presets (excluding XM® satellite radio)
Search for desired stations by turning the
dial or press-
ing  or  on .
Touch and hold one of the preset stations (1 - 6) until you hear
a beep.
Scanning radio stations (excluding XM® satellite radio)
■ Scanning the preset radio stations
AM station
Touch on the screen or press
until “P SCAN”
appears.
Preset stations will be played for a few seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, touch or press once again.
FM station
Press until “P SCAN” appears.
When the desired station is reached, press the button once
again.
STEP1
TUNE FILE
STEP2
STEP1SCAN
STEP2
SCAN
STEP1SCAN
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Scanning all radio stations within range
AM station
Touch on the screen or press .
“SCAN” appears on the screen and all stations with reception will be
played for a few seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, touch or press once again.
FM station
Press .
“SCAN” appears on the screen and all stations with reception will be
played for a few seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press the button once
again.
RDS (Radio Data System)
This feature allows your radio to receive station identification informa-
tion and program information (classical, jazz, etc.) from radio stations
which broadcast this information.
■ Receiving RDS broadcasts
Touch or on the
screen.
STEP1SCAN
STEP2
SCAN
STEP1SCAN
STEP2
STEP1

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PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802)The type of program changes each time the button is pressed.
●
ROCK
● EASYLIS (Easy listening)
● CLS/JAZZ (Classical music and Jazz)
● R & B (Rhythm and Blues)
● INFORM (Information)
● RELIGION
● MISC (Miscellaneous)
● ALARM (Emergency messages)
If the system receives no RDS stations, “NO PTY” appears on the display.
When a program is set, “TYPE SEEK” appears.
Touch on the screen or press  or  on .
The radio seeks or scans the station by the relevant program type.
If no radio station of that type is found, “NOTHING” appears on the
screen.
■ Displaying radio text messages
Touch on the screen.
If “MSG” appears on the screen,
a text message may be dis-
played.
STEP2