FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD) player
For all operation precautions, see “Audio operation precautions” earlier in this section. The 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 operation
Head 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, 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 balance:
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. For the other setting methods, see “How to use SETTING button” earlier in this section. This vehicle has some sound effect functions as follows:
► Speed Sensitive Vol.
► Driver’s Audio Stage (if so equipped)
For more details, see “Vehicle information
and settings” earlier in this section.
Switching the display:
Pushing the DISC·AUX button will switch the displays as follows: iPod®/USB - CD/DVD - Music Box® (if so equipped)- Bluetooth® streaming audio - AUX- iPod®/USB
Linking Intelligent Key:
The audio settings can be memorized for each Intelligent Key. For more details, see “Setting memory function” in the “3. Predriving checks and adjustments” section.
FM-AM-SAT radio operation
When the radio band select button 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. If another audio source is playing when the radio band select button 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.
radio (FM·AM) band select:
Pushing the FM·AM radio band select button will change the band as follows:
AM - FM1 - FM2 - AM
radio (XM) band select:
Pushing the XM radio band select button will change the band as follows:
XM1 - XM2 - XM3 - XM1
The satellite radio is not available in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam.
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:
► For AM and FM radio
Push the SEEK·CAT or TRACK button 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 the SEEK·CAT or TRACK buttonor
to tune to the first channel of
the
next or previous category.
During satellite radio reception, the following
notices will be displayed under certain
conditions.
► 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
subscription is not active)
► INVALID CH (Invalid channel is received.)
SCAN tuning:
Push the SCAN tuning button to tune from low to high frequencies and stop at each broadcasting station/channel for 5 seconds. Pushing the button again during this 10 seconds period will stop SCAN tuning and the radio will remain tuned to that station/channel. If the SCAN tuning button 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 the SEEK·CAT, TRACK, SCAN button 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.
Menu (XM Satellite Radio):
When the “Menu” key on the display is
selected while the XM Satellite Radio is
being played, the menu list will be
displayed.
The following items are available.
► Preset List
Displays the preset channel list. If 1 of
the 6 preset stations listed is touched
and held, the current station will be
stored as the new preset.
► Customize Channel List
Selects specific channels to skip while
using the TUNE, SEEK·CAT or Menu-
Categories feature.
► Favorite Artists & Songs
Stores the current artist or song that is
being played. Touch the “Alert” key to
be reminded when the stored artist or
song is playing on a station while
listening to XM.
► Categories
Selecting a category will go to the first
channel in that category as defined by XM Radio.
► Direct Tune
Inputs the channel number by using a
keypad.
Compact Disc (CD) player operation
Push the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position and insert the Compact Disc (CD) into the slot with the label side facing up. The CD will be guided automatically into the slot and start playing. After loading the CD, the number of tracks on the CD and the play time will appear on the display. If the radio is already operating, it will automatically turn off and the CD will play. If the system has been turned off while the CD was playing, pushing the ON·OFF button will start the CD.
PLAY:
When the DISC·AUX (CD play) button is pushed with the system off and the CD loaded, the system will turn on and the CD will start to play. When the DISC·AUX button is pushed with the CD loaded and the radio playing, the radio will automatically be turned off and the CD will start to play.
Menu:
When the “Menu” key on the display is
selected while the CD is being played, the
menu screen will be displayed. The following
menu options are available.
► Folder List (for CD with compressed
audio files)
Displays the folder list.
► Track List
Displays the track list.
► Play Mode
Select a play mode from the following
items.
— Normal
— 1 Folder Repeat (for CD with compressed
audio files)
— 1 Track Repeat
— 1 Disc Random
— 1 Folder Random (for CD with
compressed audio files)
► Record to Music Box® (for CD) (if so equipped)
Select to choose specific songs on the
CD to record to the Music Box®.
► Title Text Priority (for CD)
Set the priority to CDDB (Compact Disc
Data Base) to acquire track information
from the Gracenote Database, or set
the priority to CD-TEXT to acquire the
information from CD.
► Automatic Recording (for CD) (if so
equipped)
When this item is turned to ON, the
Music Box® automatically starts recording
when a CD is inserted.
► Recording Quality (for CD) (if so
equipped)
The larger number (132) will increase the recorded sound quality while taking up more space on the Music Box® leaving less room for more songs. For the details of Music Box®, see “Music Box®” later in this section.
Next/Previous Track and Fast Forward/Rewind:
When the button is pushed for more than 1.5 seconds while the CD is being played, the CD will play while fast forwarding or rewinding. When the button is released, the CD will return to normal play speed. When the button is pushed for less than 1.5 seconds while the CD is being played, the next track or the beginning of the current track on the CD will be played. When the rewind button is pushed for less than 1.5 seconds within 3 seconds after the current track starts playing, the previous track will be played.
REPEAT (RPT), RANDOM (RDM):
When the button is pushed while the CD is played, the play pattern can be changed as follows:
(CD)
(CD with compressed audio files)
CD EJECT:
When the CD EJECT button is pushed with the CD loaded, the CD will be ejected. When this button is pushed while the CD is being played, the CD will be ejected.
If the CD comes out and is not removed, it will be pulled back into the slot to protect it.
See also:
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