2012 Toyota Camry Owners Manual

3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers

Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain- drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors. Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system

Turns the defoggers on/off

The defoggers will automati- cally turn off after their opera- tion time. The operation time is between 15 minutes and 1
hour depending on the ambient temperature vehicle speed.

and

Vehicles without outside rear view mirror defoggers Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers

Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system

Turns the defoggers on/off

The defoggers will automati- cally turn off after their opera- tion time. The operation time is between 15 minutes and 1
hour depending on the ambient temperature vehicle speed.

and

■The defoggers can be operated when Vehicles without a smart key system The engine switch is in the “ON” position. Vehicles with a smart key system The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■The outside rear view mirror defoggers (if equipped)

Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror defoggers on.

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CAUTION

■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on (if equipped)

Do not touch the outside surface of the rear view mirrors, as they can become very hot and burn you.

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3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types

Without navigation system and Display Audio system CD player and AM/FM radio

Title

Using the radio Using the CD player Playing back MP3 and WMA discs Operating an iPod Operating a USB memory Optimal use of the audio system Using the AUX port

Page P. 248
P. 251
P. 257
P. 264
P. 272
P. 280
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With Display Audio system Owners of models equipped with a Display Audio system should refer to the “Display Audio System Owner's Manual”.

Display Audio system Premium Display Audio system

With navigation system Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

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■About Bluetooth® (with Display Audio system)

The Bluetooth wordmark and logo are owned by Bluetooth SIG. and permis- sion has been granted to use the trademark of the licensee Panasonic Cor- poration/Pioneer Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names are owned by various different owners.

CAUTION

■Certifications for the Bluetooth® (with Display Audio system)

FCC ID: ACJ932CQ-US70G0
IC ID: 216J-CQUS70G0
FCC ID: AJDK032
IC ID: 775E-K032
●FCC WARNING:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

●Part 15 of the FCC Rules & Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS stan-

dard(s) • Properly shielded a grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to host computer and/or peripherals in order to meet FCC emission limits.

• This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with

any other antenna or transmitter.

• This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.

• Le présent appareil est conforme aux la partie 15 des règles de la FCC et CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

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CAUTION

• This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio fre- quency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equip- ment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20
cm or more away from person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

fréquences

• Cet équipement est conforme aux

limites d’exposition aux rayonnements énoncées pour un environnement non contrôlé et respecte les règles les radioélectriques (RF) de la FCC lignes directrices d’exposition dans le Supplément C à OET65 et d’exposition aux l’IC. Cet équipement émet une énergie RF très faible qui est considérée conforme sans évaluation de l’exposition maximale autorisée. Cependant, cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé en gardant une distance de 20 cm ou plus entre le dispositif rayonnant et le corps (à l’exception des extrémités : mains, poignets, pieds et chevilles).

(RF) CNR-102 de

radioélectriques

• Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.

• Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d’un type et d’un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l’émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l’intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d’antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente l’intensité nécessaire à l’établissement d’une communication satisfaisante.

(p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas

le but de

réduire

les

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CAUTION

●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. THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE EYE HAZARD.

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NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary when the engine is stopped.

■To avoid damaging the audio system

Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.

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3-2. Using the audio system Using the radio

Power

Volume

Preset station selector

Adjusting the frequency

Displaying radio text messages

Seeking the frequency

AM/FM mode button

Scanning for receivable stations

Setting station presets

STEP 1

Search for a desired station by turning

or pressing

or

STEP 2

Press and hold a button (from

to

) until you hear

a beep.

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Scanning radio stations

■ Scanning the preset radio stations

STEP 1

Press and hold

until you hear a beep.

Preset stations will be played for 5 seconds each.

STEP 2

When the desired station is reached, press

once

again.

■ Scanning all radio stations within range

STEP 1

Press

All stations with reception will be played for 5 seconds each.

STEP 2

When the desired station is reached, press

once

again.

Switching the display

Press

Each time

is pressed, the display changes in the following order:

Frequency → Channel name → Radio text.

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■Reception sensitivity

●Maintaining perfect radio reception at all times is difficult due to the con- tinually changing position of the antenna, differences in signal strength and surrounding objects, such as trains, transmitters, etc.

●The radio antenna is mounted inside the rear window. To maintain clear radio reception, do not attach metallic window tinting or other metallic objects to the antenna wire mounted inside the rear window.

■Certifications for the radio tuner

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. How- ever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by trying one or more of the following: ●Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna. ●Increasing the separation between the equipment and receiver. ●Connecting the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

●Consulting the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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3-2. Using the audio system Using the CD player

Power

Volume

Repeat play

Selecting a track/ displaying track list

Random playback

Playback/pause Back button

CD eject

Displaying text messages

Selecting a track, fast-forwarding or reversing

Searching playback

Loading CDs

Insert a CD.

Ejecting CDs

Press

and remove the CD.

Selecting a track

Turn

or press

to move up or

to move down until

the desired track number is displayed.

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Selecting a track from a track list

STEP 1

Press

The track list will be displayed.

STEP 2

Turn and press

to select a track.

To return to the previous display, press

).

Scanning tracks

STEP 1

Press

The first 10 seconds of each track will be played.

To cancel, press

again.

STEP 2

Press

again when the desired track is reached.

Fast-forwarding and reversing tracks

Press and hold

or

Repeat play

Press

(RPT).

The current track is played repeatedly until again.

(RPT) is pressed

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Random playback

Press

(RDM).

Tracks are played in a random order until

(RDM) is pressed again.

Playing and pausing tracks

Press

).

Switching the display

Press

Each time

is pressed, the display changes in the following order:

Track no./Elapsed time → CD title → Track title → Artist name.

■Display

Up to 12 characters can be displayed at a time.

If there are 13 characters or more, pressing and holding

for 1 sec-

ond or more will display the remaining characters. A maximum of 24 characters can be displayed.

If

is pressed for 1 second or more again or has not been pressed for

6 seconds or more, the display will return to the first 12 characters. Depending on the contents recorded, the characters may not be displayed properly or may not be displayed at all.

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■Error messages

This indicates a problem either in the CD or inside the player.

“ERROR”: “CD CHECK”: The CD may be dirty, damaged or inserted up-side down. “WAIT”:

Operation has stopped due to a high temperature inside the player. Contact your Toyota dealer if the CD still cannot be played.

■Discs that can be used

Discs with the marks shown below can be used. Playback may not be possible depending on recording format or disc fea- tures, or due to scratches, dirt or deterioration.

CDs with copy-protect features may not be used.

■CD player protection feature

To protect the internal components, playback is automatically stopped when a problem is detected while the CD player is being used.

■If a CD is left inside the CD player or in the ejected position for

extended periods The CD may be damaged and may not play properly.

■Lens cleaners

Do not use lens cleaners. Doing so may damage the CD player.

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NOTICE

■CDs and adapters that cannot be used

Do not use the following types of CDs or 3 in. (8 cm) CD adapters or Dual Disc. Doing so may damage the CD player and/or the CD insert/eject function.

●CDs that have a diameter that is not 4.7

in. (12 cm)

●Low-quality and deformed CDs

●CDs with a transparent or translucent

recording area

●CDs that have had tape, stickers or CD- R labels attached to them, or that have had the label peeled off

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NOTICE

■CD player precautions

Failure to follow the precautions below may result in serious damage to the CDs or the player itself. ●Do not insert anything other than CDs into the CD slot. ●Do not apply oil to the CD player. ●Store CDs away from direct sunlight. ●Never try to disassemble any part of the CD player.

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3-2. Using the audio system Playing back MP3 and WMA discs

Power

Volume

Repeat play

Random playback

CD eject

Selecting a file/ displaying folder lists

Playback/pause Back button

Displaying text messages

Searching playback

Selecting a folder

Selecting a file, fast-forwarding or reversing

Loading and ejecting MP3 and WMA discs

→P. 251

Selecting and scanning a folder

■ Selecting a folder

Press

or

to select the desired folder.

■ Returning to the first file of the first folder

Press and hold

until you hear a beep.

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■ Scanning the first file of all the folders

STEP 1

Press and hold

until you hear a beep.

The first 10 seconds of the first file in each folder will be played.

STEP 2

When the desired folder is reached, press

again.

■ Selecting a folder and file from folder lists

STEP 1

Press

The folder list will be displayed.

STEP 2

Turn and press

to select a folder and a file.

To return to the previous display, press

).

Selecting and scanning files

■ Selecting a file

Turn

or press

or

to select the desired file.

■ Scanning the files in a folder

STEP 1

Press

The first 10 seconds of each file will be played.

STEP 2

When the desired file is reached, press

again.

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Fast-forwarding and reversing files

Press and hold

or

Repeat play

Pressing

(RPT) changes modes in the following order:

File repeat → Folder repeat* → Off.

*: Available except when RDM (random playback) is selected

Random playback

Pressing

(RDM) changes modes in the following order:

Folder random → Disc random → Off.

Playing and pausing files

Press

).

Switching the display

Press

Each time

is pressed, the display changes in the following order:

Track no./Elapsed time → Folder name → File name → Album title (MP3
only) → Track title → Artist name.

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■Display →P. 253

■Canceling random and repeat playback

Press

(RPT) or

(RDM), or press and hold

■Error messages

“ERROR”:

“CD CHECK”: “WAIT”:

This indicates a problem either in the CD or inside the player. The CD may be dirty, damaged or inserted up-side down. Operation has stopped due to a high temperature inside the player. Contact your Toyota dealer if the CD still cannot be played.

“NO SUPPORT”: This indicates that MP3/WMA files are not included in the

CD.

■Discs that can be used

Discs with the marks shown below can be used. Playback may not be possible depending on recording format or disc fea- tures, or due to scratches, dirt or deterioration.

■CD player protection feature

To protect the internal components, playback is automatically stopped when a problem is detected while the CD player is being used.

■If a CD is left inside the CD player or in the ejected position for

extended periods The CD may be damaged and may not play properly.

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■Lens cleaners

Do not use lens cleaners. Doing so may damage the CD player.

■MP3 and WMA files

MP3 (MPEG Audio LAYER3) is a standard audio compression format. Files can be compressed to approximately 1/10 of their original size by using MP3 compression. WMA (Windows Media Audio) is a Microsoft audio compression format. This format compresses audio data to a size smaller than that of the MP3
format. There is a limit to the MP3 and WMA file standards and to the media/formats recorded by them that can be used. ●MP3 file compatibility

• Compatible standards

MP3 (MPEG1 LAYER3, MPEG2 LSF LAYER3)

• Compatible sampling frequencies

MPEG1 LAYER3: 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz) MPEG2 LSF LAYER3: 16, 22.05, 24 (kHz)

• Compatible bit rates

MPEG1 LAYER3: 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320 (kbps) MPEG2 LSF LAYER3: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 144, 160 (kbps) * Compatible with VBR

• Compatible channel modes: stereo, joint stereo, dual channel and

monaural

●WMA file compatibility

• Compatible standards

WMA Ver. 7, 8, 9

• Compatible sampling frequencies

32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)

• Compatible bit rates

Ver. 7, 8: CBR 48, 64, 80, 96, 128, 160, 192 (kbps) Ver. 9: CBR 48, 64, 80, 96, 128, 160, 192, 256, 320 (kbps) * Only compatible with 2-channel playback

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●Compatible media

Media that can be used for MP3 and WMA playback are CD-Rs and CD- RWs. Playback in some instances may not be possible, depending on the status of the CD-R or CD-RW. Playback may not be possible or the audio may jump if the disc is scratched or marked with fingerprints.

●Compatible disc formats

The following disc formats can be used. • Disc formats: CD-ROM Mode 1 and Mode 2

CD-ROM XA Mode 2, Form 1 and Form 2
• File formats: ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2, (Romeo, Joliet)

MP3 and WMA files written in any format other than those listed above may not play correctly, and their file names and folder names may not be displayed correctly.

Items related to standards and limitations are as follows. • Maximum directory hierarchy: 8 levels • Maximum length of folder names/file names: 32 characters • Maximum number of folders: 192 (including the root) • Maximum number of files per disc: 255

●File names

The only files that can be recognized as MP3/WMA and played are those with the extension .mp3 or .wma.

●Multi-sessions

As the audio system is compatible with multi-sessions, it is possible to play discs that contain MP3 and WMA files. However, only the first session can be played.

●ID3 and WMA tags

ID3 tags can be added to MP3 files, making it possible to record the track title, artist name, etc. The system is compatible with ID3 Ver. 1.0, 1.1, and Ver. 2.2, 2.3 ID3 tags. (The number of characters is based on ID3 Ver. 1.0 and 1.1.) WMA tags can be added to WMA files, making it possible to record the track title and artist name in the same way as with ID3 tags.

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●MP3 and WMA playback

When a disc containing MP3 or WMA files is inserted, all files on the disc are first checked. Once the file check is finished, the first MP3 or WMA file is played. To make the file check finish more quickly, we recommend you do not write in any files other than MP3 or WMA files or create any unnec- essary folders. If the discs contain a mixture of music data and MP3 or WMA format data, only music data can be played.

●Extensions

If the file extensions .mp3 and .wma are used for files other than MP3 and WMA files, they will be mistakenly recognized and played as MP3 and WMA files. This may result in large amounts of interference and damage to the speakers.

●Playback

• To play MP3 files with steady sound quality, we recommend a fixed bit

rate of 128 kbps and a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz.

• CD-R or CD-RW playback may not be possible in some instances,

depending on the characteristics of the disc.

• There is a wide variety of freeware and other encoding software for MP3 and WMA files on the market, and depending on the status of the encoding and the file format, poor sound quality or noise at the start of playback may result. In some cases, playback may not be possible at all.

• When files other than MP3 or WMA files are recorded on a disc, it may take more time to recognize the disc and in some cases, playback may not be possible at all.

• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are the registered trade-

marks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

NOTICE

■CDs and adapters that cannot be used (→P. 255) ■CD player precautions (→P. 256)

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3-2. Using the audio system Operating an iPod

Connecting an iPod enables you to enjoy music from the vehicle speakers. ■ Connecting an iPod STEP 1

Push the lid.

STEP 2

Open the cover and connect an iPod using an iPod cable.

Turn on the power of the iPod if it is not turned on.

STEP 3

Press

repeatedly until “iPod” is displayed.

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■ Control panel

Power

Volume

iPod menu mode/back button

Shuffle playback

Repeat play

Playback/pause

iPod menu/selecting a song/displaying lists

Displaying text messages

Play button

Selecting a song, fast-forwarding or reversing

Selecting a play mode

STEP 1

Press

(BROWSE) to select iPod menu mode.

STEP 2

Turning

clockwise changes the play mode in the fol-

lowing order:

“Playlists”→“Artists”→“Albums”→“Songs”→“Podcasts”→“Genres” →“Composers”→“Audiobooks”

STEP 3

Press

to select the desired play mode.

Press

(PLAY) to enter the displayed selection.

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■ Play mode list

Play mode

“Playlists”

First

selection

Playlists select

“Artists”

Artists select

“Albums”

Albums select

Songs select Albums select Songs select

“Songs”

Songs select

“Podcasts”

Podcasts select

Episodes select

“Genres”

Genre select

Artists select

“Composers”

“Audiobooks”

Composers select Audiobooks select

Albums select Chapter select

■ Selecting a list

Second selection

Third selection

Fourth selection

Songs select

Albums select Songs select

Songs select

STEP 1

Turn

to display the first selection list.

STEP 2

Press

to select the desired item.

Pressing the knob changes to the second selection list. Repeat the same procedure to select the desired item.

STEP 3

To return to the previous selection list, press

).

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Selecting songs

Turn

or press

or

to select the desired song.

Selecting a song from the song list

STEP 1

Press

The song list will be displayed.

STEP 2

Turn

to select a song.

STEP 3

Press

to play the song.

To return to the previous display, press

).

Fast-forwarding and reversing songs

Press and hold

or

Repeat play

Press

(RPT).

To cancel, press

(RPT) again.

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Shuffle playback

Pressing

(RDM) changes modes in the following order:

Track shuffle → Album shuffle → Off.

Playing and pausing songs

Press

).

Switching the display

Press

Each time

is pressed, the display changes in the following order:

Track no./Elapsed time → Album name → Track title → Artist name.

■About iPod

●“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic acces- sory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple per- formance standards.

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●Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance.

●iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano and iPod touch are trademarks of

Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

■iPod functions

●When an iPod is connected and the audio source is changed to iPod mode, the iPod will resume play from the same point in which it was last used.

●Depending on the iPod that is connected to the system, certain functions may not be available. If a function is unavailable due to a malfunction (as opposed to a system specification), disconnecting the device and recon- necting it once again may resolve the problem.

●While connected to the system, the iPod cannot be operated with its own controls. It is necessary to use the controls of the vehicle’s audio system instead.

●When the battery level of an iPod is very low, the iPod may not operate. If

so, charge the iPod before use.

●Supported models (→P. 270)

■iPod problems

To resolve most problems encountered when using your iPod, disconnect your iPod from the vehicle iPod connection and reset it. For instructions on how to reset your iPod, refer to your iPod Owner’s Man- ual.

■Display →P. 253

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■Error messages

“ERROR 1”: “ERROR 3”: “ERROR 4”: “ERROR 5”:

This indicates that the data in the iPod cannot be read. This indicates that the iPod may be malfunctioning. This indicates that an over current error has occurred. This indicates that an iPod communication error has occurred. This indicates that an authentication error has occurred. This indicates that there is no music data in the iPod.

“ERROR 6”: “NO SONGS”: “NO PLAYLISTS”: This indicates that some available songs are not found in

“UPDATE”:

a selected playlist. This indicates that the version of the iPod is not compati- ble. Upgrade your iPod software to the latest version.

■Compatible models

The following iPod®, iPod nano®, iPod classic®, iPod touch® and iPhone® devices can be used with this system. ●Made for

• iPod touch (4th generation) • iPod touch (3rd generation) • iPod touch (2nd generation) • iPod touch (1st generation) • iPod classic • iPod with video • iPod nano (6th generation) • iPod nano (5th generation) • iPod nano (4th generation) • iPod nano (3rd generation) • iPod nano (2nd generation) • iPod nano (1st generation) • iPhone 4
• iPhone 3GS • iPhone 3G • iPhone

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Depending on differences between models or software versions etc., some models might be incompatible with this system. Items related to standards and limitations are as follows: ●Maximum number of lists in device: 9999
●Maximum number of songs in device: 65535
●Maximum number of songs per list: 65535

CAUTION

■Caution while driving

Do not connect iPod or operate the controls.

NOTICE

■If the auxiliary box lid cannot be fully closed

Depending on the size and shape of the iPod that is connected to the sys- tem, the auxiliary box lid may not close fully. In this case, do not forcibly close the lid as this may damage the iPod or the terminal, etc.

■To prevent damage to iPod

●Do not leave iPod in the vehicle. The temperature inside the vehicle may

become high, resulting in damage to the iPod.

●Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the iPod while it is

connected as this may damage the iPod or its terminal.

●Do not insert foreign objects into the port as this may damage the iPod or

its terminal.

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Connecting a USB memory enables you to enjoy music from the vehicle speakers. ■ Connecting a USB memory STEP 1

Push the lid.

STEP 2

Open the cover and connect a USB memory.

Turn on the power of the USB memory if it is not turned on.

STEP 3

Press

repeatedly until “USB” is displayed.

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■ Control panel

Power

Volume

Random playback

Playback/pause

Selecting a file/ displaying folder lists

Repeat play

Back button

Displaying text messages

Searching playback

Selecting a file, fast-forwarding or reversing

Selecting a folder

Selecting and scanning a folder

■ Selecting a folder

Press

or

to select the desired folder.

■ Returning to the first file of the first folder

Press and hold

until you hear a beep.

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■ Scanning the first file of all the folders

STEP 1

Press and hold

until you hear a beep.

The first 10 seconds of the first file in each folder will be played.

STEP 2

When the desired folder is reached, press

again.

■ Selecting from folder lists and file lists

STEP 1

Press

The folder list will be displayed.

STEP 2

Turn and press

to select a folder and a file.

To return to the previous display, press

).

Selecting and scanning files

■ Selecting a file

Turn

or press

or

to select the desired file.

■ Scanning the files in a folder

STEP 1

Press

The first 10 seconds of each file will be played.

STEP 2

When the desired file is reached, press

again.

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Fast-forwarding and reversing files

Press and hold

or

Repeat play

Pressing

(RPT) changes modes in the following order:

File repeat → Folder repeat* → Off.

*: Available except when RDM (random playback) is selected

Random playback

Pressing

(RDM) changes modes in the following order:

1 folder random → All folders random → Off.

Playing and pausing files

Press

).

Switching the display

Press

Each time

is pressed, the display changes in the following order:

Track no./Elapsed time → Folder name → File name → Album title (MP3
only) → Track title → Artist name.

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■USB memory functions

●Depending on the USB memory that is connected to the system, the device itself may not be operable and certain functions may not be avail- able. If the device is inoperable or a function is unavailable due to a mal- function (as opposed to a system specification), disconnecting the device and reconnecting it once again may resolve the problem.

●If the USB memory still does not begin operation after being discon-

nected and reconnected, format the memory.

■Display →P. 253

■Error messages

This indicates a problem in the USB memory or its connection. “ERROR”: “NO MUSIC”: This indicates that no MP3/WMA files are included in the USB

memory.

■USB memory

●Compatible devices

USB memory that can be used for MP3 and WMA playback

●Compatible device formats

The following device formats can be used: • USB communication formats: USB2.0 FS (12 Mbps) • File formats: FAT12/16/32 (Windows) • Correspondence class: Mass storage class MP3 and WMA files written in any format other than those listed above may not play correctly, and their file names and folder names may not be displayed correctly. Items related to standards and limitations are as follows: • Maximum directory hierarchy: 8 levels • Maximum number of folders in a device: 999 (including the root) • Maximum number of files in a device: 9999
• Maximum number of files per folder: 255

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●MP3 and WMA files

MP3 (MPEG Audio LAYER 3) is a standard audio compression format. Files can be compressed to approximately 1/10 of their original size using MP3 compression. WMA (Windows Media Audio) is a Microsoft audio compression format. This format compresses audio data to a size smaller than that of the MP3
format. There is a limit to the MP3 and WMA file standards that can be used and to the media/formats on which the files are recorded.

●MP3 file compatibility

• Compatible standards

MP3 (MPEG1 AUDIO LAYERIII, MPEG2 AUDIO LAYERIII, MPEG2.5)

• Compatible sampling frequencies

MPEG1 AUDIO LAYERIII: 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz) MPEG2 AUDIO LAYERIII: 16, 22.05, 24 (kHz) MPEG2.5: 8, 11.025, 12 (kHz)

• Compatible bit rates (compatible with VBR) MPEG1 AUDIO LAYERII, III: 32-320 (kbps) MPEG2 AUDIO LAYERII, III: 8-160 (kbps) MPEG2.5: 8-160 (kbps)

• Compatible channel modes: stereo, joint stereo, dual channel and

monaural

●WMA file compatibility

• Compatible standards

WMA Ver. 7, 8, 9

• Compatible sampling frequencies HIGH PROFILE 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)

• Compatible bit rates

HIGH PROFILE 48-320 (kbps, CBR)

●File names

The only files that can be recognized as MP3/WMA and played are those with the extension .mp3 or .wma.

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●ID3 and WMA tags

ID3 tags can be added to MP3 files, making it possible to record the track title, artist name, etc. The system is compatible with ID3 Ver. 1.0, 1.1, and Ver. 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 ID3
tags. (The number of characters is based on ID3 Ver. 1.0 and 1.1.) WMA tags can be added to WMA files, making it possible to record the track title and artist name in the same way as with ID3 tags.

●MP3 and WMA playback

• When a device containing MP3 or WMA files is connected, all files in the USB memory are checked. Once the file check is finished, the first MP3 or WMA file is played. To make the file check finish more quickly, we recommend that you do not include any files other than MP3 or WMA files or create any unnecessary folders.

• When the USB memory is connected and the audio source is changed to USB memory mode, the USB memory will start playing the first file in the first folder. If the same device is removed and reinserted (and the contents have not been changed), the USB memory will resume play from the same point in which it was last used.

●Extensions

If the file extensions .mp3 and .wma are used for files other than MP3 and WMA files, they will be skipped (not played).

●Playback

• To play MP3 files with steady sound quality, we recommend a fixed bit

rate of at least 128 kbps and a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz.

• There is a wide variety of freeware and other encoding software for MP3 and WMA files on the market, and depending on the status of the encoding and the file format, poor sound quality or noise at the start of playback may result. In some cases, playback may not be possible at all.

• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.

CAUTION

■Caution while driving

Do not connect USB memory or operate the controls.

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NOTICE

■If the auxiliary box lid cannot be fully closed

Depending on the size and shape of the USB memory that is connected to the system, the auxiliary box lid may not close fully. In this case, do not forc- ibly close the lid as this may damage the USB memory or the terminal, etc.

■To prevent damage to USB memory

●Do not leave USB memory in the vehicle. The temperature inside the vehi-

cle may become high, resulting in damage to the player.

●Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the USB memory while it is connected as this may damage the USB memory or its terminal. ●Do not insert foreign objects into the port as this may damage the USB

memory or its terminal.

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Displays the current mode Changes the following set- ting

• Sound quality and volume

balance (→P. 281) The sound quality and bal- ance setting can be changed to produce the best sound.

• Automatic Sound Levelizer

(→P. 281) Selecting the mode

Using the audio control function

■ Changing sound quality modes STEP 1

Press

STEP 2

Turn

to select “SOUND”.

STEP 3

Press

STEP 4

Turn

to select the desired mode.

“BAS”, “TRE”, “FAD”, “BAL”, or “ASL”

STEP 5

Press

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■ Adjusting sound quality

Turning

adjusts the level.

Sound qual-

ity mode Bass* Treble* Front/rear volume balance Left/right volume balance

Mode displayed

“BAS” “TRE”

Level

-5 to 5
-5 to 5

Turn to the

left

Turn to the

right

Low

High

“FAD”

F7 to R7

Shifts to rear Shifts to front

“BAL”

L7 to R7

Shifts to left Shifts to right

*: The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each audio mode.

■ Adjusting the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)

When ASL is selected, turn

to select the desired mode.

Once the desired mode has been selected, press

“ASL LOW”, “ASL MID”, “ASL HIGH”, or “ASL OFF” ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to vehi- cle speed.

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■Trademark owned by SRS Labs, Inc.

The audio systems utilize SRS FOCUS® and SRS TruBass® audio enhancement technologies, under license from SRS Labs, Inc., in all modes except AM radio mode.

FOCUS, TruBass, SRS and Inc.