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4. Small, irregular shaped discs

5. Discs with scratches, dirty discs

● Recommended discs are printed

with the following logo.

Protecting Your Discs

3-inch (8-cm) CD (Only on models with CD changer.)

Triangle Shape

Fingerprints, scratches, etc.

● Audio unit may not play the

following formats.

● CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R or DVD-RW may not play due to the recording conditions.

● Scratches and fingerprints on the discs may cause the sound to skip.

● This audio unit cannot play a

Dual- disc .

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Can Shape

Arrow Shape

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Without rear entertainment system

With rear entertainment system

NAVIGATION SCREEN

RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON

SKIP BUTTONS

SCAN BUTTON VOL/Ⴛ (VOLUME/ POWER) KNOB

INFO BUTTON

AUDIO DISPLAY

SKIP BUTTONS

HDD BUTTON

INFO BUTTON

INTERFACE DIAL

INTERFACE DIAL

AUDIO DISPLAY

RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON SCAN BUTTON VOL/Ⴛ (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB HDD BUTTON

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● Music data recorded on HDD can

only be used for personal enjoyment.

● Data is recorded using ultra-

efficient compression technology, therefore, sound quality may vary slightly from the original.

● Title information will be displayed when the information is found in the Gracenote® Album Info (Gracenote® Media Database) on the built-in hard disk drive. See page 275.

The Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio function can record tracks from music CDs to the navigation system's hard disc. This function also allows for various playing methods, such as playing recorded tracks on an artist- by-artist or genre-by-genre basis. For example, you can play the tracks that you want to listen to in any order that you like for each playlist. NOTE: ● Only recordings from a standard

CD-DA (44.1 kHz, 16 bit stereo PCM digital sound data) to HDD are supported.

● Digital music files, such as MP3, WMA, AAC etc., in CD-R, DVD-R and USB flash memory devices cannot be copied to HDD. Likewise, digital music files recorded to HDD cannot be copied to CD-R, DVD-R and USB devices.

● Recording function from following

media is not supported.

– CD-DA which prohibits the copy

by SCMS

– CD-DA with copy control – SACD (Super Audio CD) – DTS-CD – DVD-A – CD-R/RW – DVD-R/RW – Copy controlled CDs (Playback

cannot be guaranteed)

– DTS-CDs (Only enabled for

playback)

If the HDD is ever replaced, all data will be lost and stored music will not be recovered.

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Playlists Playlists are track lists in a certain playback group. Original Playlist This playlist is automatically generated when the music CD is recorded. The maximum number of original playlists that can be stored to the HDD is 999, with 99 songs on each playlist. Each album name on the music CD is counted as a playlist.

User Playlist The HDD has six playlist folders for user customizing. Each playlist can be edited by the user, and will store up to 999 songs. For more information of how to edit the user playlist, see page 263.

Track Search Methods Songs that have been recorded on the HDD are categorized in groups for easy searching. There are six categories: Ripped date: Album titles are arranged by date of recording. Album: Album names are arranged in alphabetical order. Artist: Artist names are arranged in alphabetical order. Genre: Songs are arranged by genre. Playlist: Any of six playlists that are arranged by the user Track: Track titles are arranged in alphabetical order. For more information on how to search for music on the HDD, see page 258.

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Recording a Music CD to HDD Audio If you play a music CD that has not yet been recorded on the HDD, the system will automatically begin recording to the HDD once the disc is loaded. To turn this feature off, see page 254.

REC DONE ICON

REC READY ICON

REC ICON

The icons show the recording conditions for each track: Rec icon: Now recording Rec ready icon: Next to be recorded Rec done icon: Recording finished

NOTE: ● Please note that there will be no compensation offered in the case of unsuccessful recording of audio data or the loss of audio data due to any cause whatsoever.

● During recording, operation of this

product may be slower.

● If you stop the engine or the

ignition switch is turned off while recording a CD, there may be pauses between songs when you play back from the HDD.

● Tracks from music CDs are

recorded at 6 times the playback speed. You can listen to tracks as they are being recorded.

● Skip up/down, forward/rewind,

repeat, random and scan functions are not available during recording.

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● You can listen to tracks from other

playlists that have already been recorded while recording. Press the HDD button and switch over to HDD Audio.

● With the factory settings, all of the

songs on a music CD are automatically recorded.

● Recording settings cannot be

changed during recording.

● If the number of songs in the

playlist exceeds 999, the oldest song will be overwritten each time you add a new song.

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To Cancel Recording a Music CD to HDD In order to suspend recording, push the interface selector down, select Cancel Rec to HDD, and press ENTER on the interface selector.

Changing the Recording Settings RecordingaTrackon aMusicCDManually

HDD SETUP ICON

To change the setting to manual mode, push the interface selector down on the HDD screen. Turn the interface dial to select HDD Setup and press ENTER on the interface selector. Turn the interface dial to select Ripping, and press ENTER on the interface selector.

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RIPPING ICON

REC TO HDD ICON

Turn the interface dial to select MANUAL and press ENTER on the interface selector.

Select a track to record from the CD. Push the interface selector down to display the audio menu. Turn the interface dial to select Rec to HDD, and then press ENTER on the interface selector.

RecordingAlloftheTracksona MusicCDAutomatically To change the setting to automatically record all of the tracks on a music CD, move the interface selector down on the HDD Audio screen. Turn the interface dial to select HDD Setup, and press ENTER on the interface selector. Turn the interface selector to select Ripping, and press ENTER on the interface selector. Turn the interface dial to select AUTO, and press ENTER on the interface selector.

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Playing Tracks on HDD To play tracks on HDD, push the HDD button until the HDD Audio screen appears. Playback will start automatically with the track previously selected.

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Changing a track/track list To select tracks, press the Skip button.

Skip button

Repeat Playback

REPEAT OFF ICON

Returns to the beginning of the song that is being played. Otherwise, the previous track is selected. If you press this button during the first song, the last song is selected. The next song is selected. If you press this button during the last song, the first song is selected.

REPEAT ICON

To replay the current track continuously, press the RPT button, or push the interface selector down during track playback. Turn the interface dial to select Repeat on the HDD AUDIO MENU, and press ENTER on the interface selector. Turn the interface dial to select the repeat icon, then press ENTER on the interface selector.

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To turn this feature off, turn the interface dial to select the OFF icon, then press ENTER on the interface selector.

Random Playback

RANDOM OFF ICON

Turn the interface dial to select the track random icon, and press ENTER on the interface selector. To turn this feature off, turn the interface dial to select the OFF icon, then press ENTER on the interface selector.

RANDOM ICON

This function plays tracks in the current mode in random order. To activate random play, press the RDM button, or push the interface selector down during track playback. Turn the interface dial to select Random on the HDD AUDIO MENU. Press ENTER on the interface selector.

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Turn the interface dial to select the scan icon. Press ENTER on the interface selector. You will hear a 10- second sampling of each track in the current search mode. To turn this feature off, turn the interface dial to select the OFF icon, then press ENTER.

Searching the Music While playing music in the HDD playback screen, push the interface selector up to select MUSIC SEARCH. You can search a track by album, artist, track, playlist, genre, or ripped date, or you can shuffle all tracks. The voice command music search feature, Song By VoiceTM, is also available. Refer to the navigation system manual for complete details.

Scan Playback

SCAN OFF ICON

SCAN ICON This function samples the tracks in the current search mode in the order that they were recorded. To activate scan, press the SCAN button, or push the interface selector down during track playback. Turn the interface dial to select Scan on the HDD AUDIO MENU, and press ENTER on the interface selector.

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Searching Music by Album

ALPHABET TAB

Turn the interface dial to select the album you want to listen to, then press ENTER on the selector. The first track on the selected album begins to play.

Push the selector down.

RANDOM ALL TRACKS Shuffles the playback of all tracks that have been recorded on HDD. To random all tracks, push the interface selector up to display the Search music by screen, and then push the interface selector down. All tracks are played randomly.

Push the interface selector up to display the Search music by screen, and turn the interface dial to select Albums. Press ENTER on the selector, and the album list will be displayed in alphabetical order. If you push the interface selector right or left, you can change the alphabet tab.

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Searching Music by Artist

Turn the interface dial to select the artist you want to listen to, and press ENTER on the interface selector. The first track on the selected artist begins to play.

Searching Music by Track

Push the interface selector up to display the Search music by screen, and turn the interface dial to select Artists. Press ENTER on the interface selector, and the artist list will be displayed in alphabetical order. If you push the interface selector right or left, you can change the alphabet tab.

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Push the interface selector up to display the Search music by screen, and turn the interface dial to select Tracks. Press ENTER on the interface selector, and the track list will be displayed in alphabetical order. If you push the interface selector right or left, you can change the alphabet tab.

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Turn the interface dial to select a track you want to listen to, then press ENTER on the interface selector. The selected track begins to play.

Searching Music by Playlists

Turn the interface dial to select the playlist you want to listen to, then press ENTER on the interface selector. The first track on the selected playlist begins to play.

Push the interface selector up to display the Search music by screen, and turn the interface dial to select Playlists. Press ENTER on the interface selector then the playlist will be displayed.

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Searching Music by Genre

Turn the interface dial to select the genre you want to listen to, and then press ENTER on the interface selector. The first track on the selected genre begins to play.

Searching Music by Ripped Date RECORDED DATE

Push the interface selector up to display the Search music by screen, and turn the interface dial to select Genres. Press ENTER on the interface selector, and the genre list will be displayed.

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Push the interface selector up to display the Search music by screen, and turn the interface dial to select Ripped Date. Press ENTER on the interface selector. The album list will be displayed. Turn the interface dial to select the album you want to listen to, then press ENTER on the selector. The first track on the selected album begins to play.

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Customizing Original/User Playlist The HDD has two types of the playlists: original playlist and user playlist. On the original playlist, the music CD is recorded automatically when it is played. In addition, you can create up to six user playlists on the HDD. In each playlist, you can store a desired music data from the original playlists or music CDs. After storing the data, you can change some items: order of tracks on the user playlist, name of the playlist, track title, artist name, and music genre. You can also add a track to the playlist, and delete the track or the album from the playlist.

Changing the Order of Tracks Within the User Playlist

1. On the HDD audio screen, push up the interface selector to select MUSIC SEARCH. Select Playlists by turning the interface dial, then press ENTER on the interface selector.

2. Turn the interface dial to select the

playlist, then press ENTER.

3. Push the interface selector down to display the AUDIO MENU for the playlist.

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4. Turn the interface dial and select

Edit Music Info, then press ENTER on the interface selector.

5. Turn the interface dial to select

Edit Track Order, then press ENTER on the interface selector.

6. Turn the interface dial to select the

track to be moved, then press ENTER on the interface selector.

Changing the Name of the Original Playlist

7. Turn the interface dial to select where the track is to be moved, then press ENTER on the interface selector.

8. Push the interface selector down

to return to the Playback screen of the User Playlist.

1. Select a desired playlist to change the original playlist name (album name). Refer to the Music Search function on page 258 for how to select an album. Push the interface selector down to display AUDIO MENU for a selected album.

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2. Turn the interface dial and select

Edit Music Info, then press ENTER on the interface selector.

3. Turn the interface dial to select

Edit Album Name, then press ENTER on the interface selector. 4. On the Edit Album Name screen,

turn the interface dial to select Edit Album, then press ENTER on the interface selector.

5. On the Enter an album name screen, input the new Original Playlist name. Select a letter by turning the interface dial, then press ENTER on the interface selector.

6. After inputting the name, push the

interface selector down to select OK. The screen returns to the Edit Music Info screen.

7. The display returns to the Playlist screen where you can confirm the changes.

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Changing the Track Titles

2. Turn the interface dial and select

Edit Music Info, then press ENTER on the interface selector.

1. Select a desired original playlist,

then turn the interface dial to select the track of which you want to change the name, then press ENTER on the interface selector. Refer to the Music Search function on page 258 for how to select a playlist. Push the interface selector down to display AUDIO MENU for a selected Album.

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3. Turn the interface dial to select

Edit Track Name, then press ENTER on the interface selector. 4. On the Edit Track screen, turn the interface dial and select Edit Track Name, then press ENTER on the interface selector.

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5. On the Edit Track Name screen, input the new track name on the Enter a track name screen.

6. After inputting the name, push the

selector down to select OK. The screen returns to the Edit Music Info screen.

7. The display returns to the Playlist screen where you can confirm the changes.

NOTE: After selecting the track for which you want to change the track title, you can also push the interface selector down to display the AUDIO MENU, and then select Edit Track. The subsequent procedure is the same as step 4.

Changing the Artist Name of the Original Playlist and User Playlist

You can change the artist name displayed in the original playlist and User Playlist using the four icons in the Edit option screen. Album and All Tracks Artist － Enables you to change the artist name of the selected album and all the tracks in the selected album.

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All Tracks Artist － Enables you to change the artist name of all the tracks in the selected album. Album Artist Only － You can change the artist name of the selected album. This Track Artist Only － You can change the artist name of the selected track. NOTE: When you change the artist name from the Original Playlist, the artist name is also changed in the User Playlist in which the changed was stored. You cannot change the artist name from the User Playlist.

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Changing the Artist Name of the Album or Track

1. Select the playlist whose artist

name you want to change (album and track artist name). Refer to the Music Search function on page 258 for how to select an album. Push the interface selector down to display AUDIO MENU for a selected album.

2. Turn the interface dial and select

Edit Music Info, then press ENTER on the interface selector.

3. Turn the interface dial to select

Edit Artist Name, then press ENTER on the interface selector.

4. On the Enter an artist name

screen, input the new artist name.

5. Select a letter by turning the

interface dial, then press ENTER on the interface selector.

6. After inputting the artist name,

push the interface selector down to select OK. The screen returns to the Edit option screen.

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Changing the Musical Genre 1. Select a desired playlist to change the user playlist music genre, or a desired album to change the original playlist music genre. Refer to the Music Search function on page 258 for how to select a playlist or an album. Push the interface selector down to display AUDIO MENU for a selected playlist or album.

7. On the Edit option screen, turn the interface dial to select the desired icon, then press ENTER on the interface selector.

8. The display returns to the Playlist screen where you can confirm the changes.

2. Turn the interface dial and select

Edit Music Info, then press ENTER on the interface selector.

3. Turn the interface dial to select

Edit Genre, then press ENTER on the interface selector.

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Deleting a Track 1. Select the track with the interface

dial from the playback screen while it is playing. Push the interface selector down to display AUDIO MENU.

2. Turn the interface dial and select

Edit Music Info, then press ENTER on the interface selector.

3. Turn the interface dial to select

Delete Track, then press ENTER on the interface selector.

4. On the Track list screen, turn the interface dial and select the track. Then press ENTER on the interface selector.

5. Select OK to confirm you want to

delete the track.

4. Select a genre, turn the interface

dial to select a genre and then press ENTER. You will be returned to the Edit Music Info screen.

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NOTE: ● When you delete a track from the Original Playlist, the track is also deleted from the User Playlist in which the deleted track was stored.

● Even if all the tracks are deleted from the User Playlist, the data folder for that playlist cannot be deleted, and their names (playlist and artist) are left. You can store tracks again on that playlist.

Deleting a Playlist 1. On the HDD playback screen of the album in which you want to delete, push the interface selector down to display AUDIO MENU. 2. Turn the interface dial and select

Edit Music Info, then press ENTER on the interface selector.

3. Turn the interface dial to select

Delete Album, then press ENTER on the interface selector.

4. On the Album list screen, turn the

interface dial and select the Album. Then press ENTER on the interface selector. Select OK to confirm you want to delete the Album.

NOTE: ● When you delete the Original Playlist, any tracks stored in a User Playlist are also deleted.

● Even if all the tracks are deleted from the User Playlist, the data folder for that playlist cannot be deleted, and their names (playlist and artist) are left. You can store tracks again on that playlist.

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Adding a Track to a User Playlist 1. While a track is playing on an

Original Playlist or User Playlist Playback screen, turn the interface dial and select the track that you want to add to a User Playlist, then press ENTER on the interface selector.

3. On the Playlist screen, turn the

interface dial and select the Playlist to which the song is to be added, then press ENTER on the interface selector.

NOTE: When adding from and to the same User Playlist, the same tracks will be stored twice.

Acquiring Title Information 1. Push the interface selector down

to display AUDIO MENU.

2. Turn the interface dial and select

Get Music Info, then press ENTER on the interface selector.

3. On the Select an Album screen, turn the interface dial and select the title information for the Original Playlist, then press ENTER on the interface selector. You will be returned to the Audio Menu screen.

2. Push the interface selector down to display AUDIO MENU. Select Add to Playlist, then press ENTER on the interface selector.

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Checking HDD Audio Capacity MAXIMUM CAPACITY

REMAINING CAPACITY

VERSION

You can check the HDD Audio capacity and remaining space as well as the Gracenote Music Recognition Service (CDDB) version included with the navigation system on the HDD Setup screen.

Updating Gracenote® Album Info (Gracenote® Media Database) You can update the Gracenote® Album Info (Gracenote® Media Database) that is included with the navigation system. NOTE: Consult your dealer, or visit www.acura.com(in U.S.), or www.acura.ca(in Canada), to acquire updated files. 1. Insert the update disc into the disc

slot, or connect the USB flash memory device that includes the update.

2. Push the interface selector down

to select AUDIO MENU in the HDD playback screen or CD playback screen.

3. Turn the interface dial to select

HDD Setup, then press ENTER on the interface selector.

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5. A second confirmation will appear.

Select Yes to delete, or No to cancel.

NOTE: If you select Music on HDD, the system will automatically restart after deletion.

4. Turn the interface dial and select

Gracenote Info. Update, then press ENTER on the interface selector.

5. Turn the interface dial to select

USB or DISC on the Update Gracenote Album info screen, then press ENTER on the interface selector.

6. Turn the dial to select Yes on the

confirmation screen, and the update will start.

7. Turn the interface dial to select OK on the confirmation screen. 8. After updating is complete, press

ENTER on the confirmation screen.

NOTE: Once you perform an update any information you edited before will be overwritten.

ClearingtheHDD Any music, data, calendar entries, etc. that have been stored on the HDD can be deleted. 1. Press the INFO button, rotate the interface dial to select Set up, and press ENTER on the interface selector.

2. Move the interface selector to the

right to navigate to the Set up (Other) tab.

3. On the Set up (Other) search, rotate the interface dial to select Clear Personal Data, and press ENTER on the interface selector. 4. Select the item you wish to delete.

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Gracenote is an internet-based music recognition service that allows artist, album, and track information from CDs to display on the HDD. Gracenote users are allowed 4 free updates a year. More information about Gracenote, its features, and downloads are available at www.acura.com(in U.S.) or www.acura.ca(in Canada). CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright© 2000－ 2010 Gracenote.

Gracenote Software, copyright© 2000
－2010 Gracenote. This product and service may practice one or more of the following U.S. Patents: ＃ 5,987,525; ＃6,061,680; ＃6,154,773, ＃6,161,132, ＃6,230,192, ＃ 6,230,207, ＃6,240,459, ＃6,330,593, and other patents issued or pending. Some services supplied under license from Open Globe, Inc. for U. S. Patent: ＃6,304,523. Gracenote and CDDB are registered trademarks of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and logotype, and the ‘‘Powered by Gracenote’’ logo are trademarks of Gracenote.

Gracenote Music Recognition Service (CDDB)

Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote®. Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information, please visit http://www.gracenote.com/. When music is recorded to the HDD from a CD, information such as the recording artist and track name are retrieved from the Gracenote Database and displayed (when available). Gracenote may not contain information for all albums.

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Gracenote® End User License Agreement Version 20061005
This application or device contains software from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville, California (‘‘Gracenote’’). The software from Gracenote (the ‘‘Gracenote Software’’) enables this application to perform disc and/or file identification and obtain music- related information, including name, artist, track, and title information (‘‘Gracenote Data’’) from online servers or embedded databases (collectively, ‘‘Gracenote Servers’’) and to perform other functions. You may use Gracenote Data only by means of the intended End-User functions or this application or device. You agree that you will use Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers for your own personal non-commercial use only.

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You agree not to assign, copy, transfer or transmit the Gracenote Software or any Gracenote Data to any third party. YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DATA, THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, OR GRACENOTE SERVERS, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED HEREIN. You agree that your non-exclusive license to use the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers will terminate if you violate these restrictions. If your license terminates, you agree to cease any and all use of the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers.

Gracenote reserves all rights in Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and the Gracenote Servers, including all ownership rights. Under no circumstances will Gracenote become liable for any payment to you for any information that you provide. You agree that Gracenote, Inc. may enforce its rights under this Agreement against you directly in its own name. The Gracenote service uses a unique identifier to track queries for statistical purposes. The purpose of a randomly assigned numeric identifier is to allow the Gracenote service to count queries without knowing anything about who you are. For more information, see the web page for the Gracenote Privacy Policy for the Gracenote service. The Gracenote Software and each item of Gracenote Data are licensed to you ‘‘AS IS.’’

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Without rear entertainment system

With rear entertainment system

NAVIGATION SCREEN

AUDIO DISPLAY

RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON

VOL/Ⴛ (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB

MAP/GUIDE BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON

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RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON

SKIP BUTTONS

VOL/Ⴛ (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB

USB/AUX BUTTON MAP/GUIDE BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON

AUDIO DISPLAY

SKIP BUTTONS

USB/AUX BUTTON

INTERFACE DIAL

INTERFACE DIAL

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To Play an iPodᤎ This audio system can select and play the audio files on the iPodᤎ with the same controls used for the in- dash disc player. To play an iPod, connect it to the USB adapter cable in the console compartment by using your dock connector, then press the USB/AUX button. The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) position. The iPod will also be charged with the ignition switch in these settings.

Playing an iPod® (Models with navigation system)

The audio system reads and plays sound files to be playable on the iPod. The system cannot operate an iPod as a mass storage device. The system will only play songs stored on the iPod with iTunes. iPod and iTunes are registered trademarks owned by Apple Inc. VoiceControlSystem You can select the AUX mode by using the navigation system voice control buttons, but cannot operate the play mode functions. The voice command music search feature, Song By Voice™, is also available. Refer to the navigation system manual for complete details.

iPod models confirmed to be compatible with your audio system using the USB adapter cable are: Model iPod (5th generation) iPod classic 80GB/160GB iPod classic 120GB iPod classic 160GB (launch in 2009) iPod touch iPod nano This system may not work with all software versions of these devices.

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ConnectinganiPod

USB CONNECTOR

DOCK CONNECTOR

USB ADAPTER CABLE

1. Unclip the USB connector by

pulling it up, and pull out the USB adapter cable in the console compartment.

USB ADAPTER CABLE

2. Connect your dock connector to the iPod correctly and securely. 3. Install the dock connector to the

USB adapter cable securely.

Use only compatible iPods with the latest software. iPods that are not compatible will not work in this audio unit. NOTE: ● Do not connect your iPod using a

hub.

● Do not keep the iPod and dock connector cable in the vehicle. Direct sunlight and high heat will damage it.

● Do not use an extension cable between the USB adapter cable equipped with your vehicle and your dock connector.

● We recommend backing up your

data before playing it.

● Some devices cannot be powered or charged via the USB adapter, if this is the case use the accessory adapter to supply power to your device.

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If the iPod indicator does not appear in the audio display, check the connections, and try to reconnect the iPod a few times. If the audio system still does not recognize the iPod, the iPod may need to be reset. Follow the instructions that came with your iPod, or you can find reset instructions online at www.apple.com/ipod. The current file number and total of the selected playable files are displayed in the center display. Pressing the AUDIO button displays the artist, album and track (file) names on the navigation screen.

side of the SKIP

ToChangeorSelectFiles Use the SKIP button an iPod is playing to select passages and change files. SKIP － Each time you press and release the button, the system skips forward to the beginning of the next track. Press and release the button to skip backward to the beginning of the current track. Press it again to skip to the beginning of the previous track. To move rapidly within playing track, press and hold either side (

side of the

or

) of the SKIP button.

You can also select a track from any category on the list: playlists, artists, albums and songs, by using the interface dial. Push the interface selector up to display the Music Search screen. Turn the interface dial to select a desired search method.

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If you select ‘‘ALL’’ on the artists list, the albums list is displayed.

Press the AUDIO button to go back to the normal audio playing display. Pressing the CANCEL button goes back to the previous screen, and pressing the MAP/GUIDE button cancels the audio control display on the screen.

Press ENTER on the interface selector to display the items on that list, then turn the interface dial to make a selection. Press ENTER to set your selection.

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If you select ‘‘ALL’’ on the albums list, all the tracks become available for selection. The track order that appears at this time varies depending on the iPod model and software.

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3. Turn the interface dial, select the Repeat icon and press ENTER on the interface selector. Playback of the track that is currently being played will be repeated.

To cancel this function, turn the interface dial and select the Repeat OFF icon, and then press ENTER on the interface selector. You can also select the function by using the RPT button.

REPEAT － This feature continuously plays a file. 1. Press the AUDIO button to display

the audio control screen, then push the interface selector down to display AUDIO MENU.

2. Turn the interface dial, select

Repeat, and press ENTER on the interface selector.

SHUFFLE ICON

SHUFFLE － This feature shuffles playback of tracks contained within the iPod. This function can be established at the same time that Repeat Playback is set up. 1. On the iPod screen, push the

interface selector down to display AUDIO MENU.

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2. Turn the interface dial, select

Shuffle and press ENTER on the interface selector.

3. Turn the interface dial, select the Shuffle icon and press ENTER on the interface selector.

Shuffle playback will begin. To cancel this function, turn the interface dial and select the Shuffle OFF icon, and then press ENTER on the interface selector. You can also select the function by using the RDM button.

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2. Turn the interface dial, select

Shuffle and press ENTER on the interface selector.

3. Turn the interface dial, select the

Album Shuffle icon and press ENTER on the interface selector. Shuffle playback of the album will begin.

To cancel this function, turn the interface dial and select the Shuffle OFF icon, and then press ENTER on the interface selector. NOTE: Available operating functions vary on models or versions. Some functions may not be available on the vehicle's audio system.

ALBUM SHUFFLE ICON

ALBUM SHUFFLE － Shuffles playback of all available albums, which are selected by the desired list: playlists, artists, albums or songs. This function can be selected at the same time that Repeat Playback is setup. 1. On the iPod screen, push the

interface selector down to display AUDIO MENU.

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When you disconnect the iPod while it is playing, the audio display and the navigation screen (if selected) show USB NO DATA. If you reconnect the same iPod, the system may begin playing where it left off, depending on what mode the iPod is in when it is reconnected.

WhenyouconnectyouriPodtothe navigationsystem,themostrecent settings(Shuffle,Repeat,etc.)willbe carriedover.

To Stop Playing Your iPodᤎ To play the radio, press the AM/FM, or XM button. Press the DISC button to switch to the disc mode. Press the HDD button to switch to HDD Audio and press the USB/AUX button to switch to BluetoothᤎAudio.

DisconnectinganiPodᤎ You can disconnect the iPod at any time when you see the ‘‘OK to disconnect’’ messageᤳ in the iPod display. Always make sure you see the ‘‘OK to disconnect’’ message in the iPod display before you disconnect it. Make sure to follow the iPod’s instructions on how to disconnect the dock connector from the USB adapter cable.

ᤳ : The displayed message may vary on

or versions. On some models, there is no message to disconnect.

iPodᤎ Error Messages If you see an error message in the audio display, see page 286.

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If you see an error message in the audio display while playing an iPod, find the solution in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error message, take your vehicle to your dealer.

Error Message UNSUPPORTED CONNECT RETRY

NO SONG

Solution

Appears when an unsupported iPod is connected. Appears when the iPod cannot be authenticated. Appears when there are no files in the iPod.

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NAVIGATION SCREEN

Without rear entertainment system

With rear entertainment system

AUDIO DISPLAY

RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON VOL/Ⴛ (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB

MAP/GUIDE BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON

RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON

SKIP BUTTONS

SCAN BUTTON VOL/Ⴛ (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB

MAP/GUIDE BUTTON

USB/AUX BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON

INTERFACE DIAL

INTERFACE DIAL

AUDIO DISPLAY

SKIP BUTTONS

USB/AUX BUTTON

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Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system)

To Play a USB Flash Memory Device This audio system can select and play the audio files on a USB flash memory device with the same controls used for the disc player. To play a USB flash memory device, connect it to the USB adapter cable in the console compartment, then press the USB/AUX button until you see ‘‘USB’’ in the display. The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.

The audio system reads and plays the audio files on the USB flash memory device in MP3, WMA or ACCᤳ formats. ᤳ : Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes are playable on this audio unit.

The recommended USB flash memory devices are 256 MB or higher, and formatted with the FAT file system. Some digital audio players may be compatible as well. Some USB flash memory devices (such as devices with security lockout features, etc.) will not work in this audio unit.

NOTE: ● Do not use a device such as a card

reader or hard drive as it or your files may be damaged.

● Do not connect your USB flash

memory device using a hub.

● Do not use an extension cable to the USB adapter cable equipped with your vehicle.

● Do not keep a USB flash memory

device in the vehicle. Direct sunlight and high heat will damage it.

● We recommend backing up your

data before playing a USB flash memory device.

● Some devices cannot be powered or charged via the USB adapter, if this is the case use the accessory adapter to supply power to your device.

● Depending on the type and

number of files, it may take some time before they begin to play.

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● Depending on the software the

files were made with, it may not be possible to play some files, or display some text data.

● Depending on the type of

encoding and writing software used, there may be cases where character information does not display properly.

● The order of files in USB playback may be different from the order of files displayed in PC or other devices etc. Files are played in the order stored in USB flash memory device.

VoiceControlSystem You can select the AUX mode by using the voice control buttons, but cannot operate the play mode functions.

Even if recorded in MP3, WMA or AAC format, a file with unsupported version cannot be played. If the system finds it, the audio unit displays UNSUPPORTED, and then skips to the next file.

Combining a low sampling frequency with a low bitrate may result in extremely degraded sound quality.

ConnectingaUSBFlash MemoryDevice

USB CONNECTOR

USB ADAPTER CABLE

1. Unclip the USB connector by

pulling it up, and pull out the USB adapter cable in the console compartment.

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) of

or

To move rapidly within a file, press and hold either side ( the SKIP button. Folder Selection － To select a different folder, turn the TUNE knob to move to the beginning of the next folder. Turn the knob to the right until it clicks once to skip to the next folder, and to the left to move to the beginning of the current folder. Turn it again to skip to the beginning of the previous folder.

DOCK CONNECTOR

USB ADAPTER CABLE

2. Connect the USB flash memory device to the USB adapter cable correctly and securely.

When the USB device is connected and the USB mode is selected on the audio system, the USB indicator is shown in the audio display. It also shows the folder and file numbers. Pressing the AUDIO button displays the USB indicator, the folder and file names, and the elapsed time in the navigation screen. ToChangeorSelectFiles Use the SKIP button while a USB flash memory device is playing to select passages and change files. SKIP － Each time you press and release the button, the system skips forward to the beginning of the next file. Press and release the side of the button, to skip backward to the beginning of the current file. Press it twice to skip to the beginning of the previous file.

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ToSelectaFilefrom FolderandFileLists

You can also select a folder or file from the list by using the interface dial. Press the AUDIO button to show the audio display on the navigation screen. Use the interface dial to highlight the file, then press ENTER to set your selection.

Push the selector up to display the folder list screen, then turn the interface dial to select a folder. Press ENTER to set your selection. If you have more than one layer of folders (folders within folders), you can also see each folder on the screen.

To go back to the normal playing display, press the AUDIO button. Pressing the CANCEL button goes back to the previous screen and pressing the MAP/GUIDE button cancels the audio mode display. ToSelectRepeat, RandomorScanMode: Push the interface selector down to display the AUDIO MENU. You can select any type of repeat, random or scan mode on the audio menu screen. Move the interface selector up to select BACK to show the USB screen, or press the CANCEL button to return to the previous screen.

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TRACK REPEAT

REPEAT OFF ICON

TRACK REPEAT ICON