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Completely read the instruction manual
and cautions for CD-R/CD-RWs.

Do not use discs with cellophane tape
adhering, partially peeled off labels, or
adhesive material exuding from the
edges of the CD label. Also, do not use
discs with a commercially-available
CD-R label affixed. The disc may not
eject resulting in a malfunction.

qOperating tips for MP3

NOTE

Supply of this product only conveys a license
for private, non-commercial use and does not
convey a license nor imply any right to use this
product in any commercial (i.e. revenue-
generating) real time broadcasting (terrestrial,
satellite, cable and/or any other media),
broadcasting/streaming via the Internet,
intranets and/or other networks or in other
electronic content distribution systems, such as
pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications.
An independent license for such use is
required. For details, please visit
http://www.mp3licensing.com.

This audio system handles MP3 files
that have been recorded on CD-R/CD-
RW/CD-ROMs. Discs that have been
recorded using the following formats
can be played:

ISO 9660 level 1

ISO 9660 level 2

Joliet extended format

Romeo extended format

This unit handles MP3 files
conforming to the MP3 format
containing both header frames and data
frames.

This unit can play multi-session
recorded discs that have up to 40
sessions.

This unit can play MP3s with sampling
frequencies of 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48
kHz.

This unit can play MP3 files that have
been recorded in bit rates of 8 kbps to
320 kbps. Nonetheless, to insure
enjoyment of music with consistent
sound quality, it is recommended to use
discs that have been recorded at a bit
rate of 128 kbps or more.

If a disc has both music data (CD-DA)
and MP3 files, playback of the two file
types differs depending on how the
disc was recorded.

Packet written discs cannot be played
on this unit.

This unit does not play CDs recorded
using MP3i (MP3 interactive), MP3
PRO and RIFF MP3 formats.

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About folders and files

The arrangement and playing order of a
recorded disc containing MP3 files is
as follows:

Folder
No.

Level1Level2Level3 Level4

Playback may not occur in the above
hierarchy depending on the audio unit.

: Track (File)

: Folder

The folder order is automatically
assigned and this order cannot be
optionally set.

Any folder without an MP3 file will be
ignored. (It will be skipped and the
folder number will not be displayed.)

MP3 files not conforming to the MP3
format containing both header frames
and data frames will be skipped and
not played.

This unit will play MP3 files that have
up to eight levels. However, the more
levels a disc has, the longer it will take
to initially start playing. It is
recommended to record discs with two
levels or less.

A single disc with up to 512 files can
be played and a single folder with up to
255 files can be played.

When naming an MP3 file, be sure to
add an MP3 file extension (.mp3) after
the file name.

The maximum number of characters
that can be used for file names is as
follows. However, this unit will only
display up to 32 characters, including
the file extension (.mp3).

Maximum number of

characters in a file name

(including a separator

“.”

and the three letters of the

file extension)

ISO9660 level 1

ISO9660 level 2

Joliet extended
format

Romeo extended
format

128

* English one-byte characters (capitalized only) and

underbar

“_” are available.

CAUTION

This unit can only play MP3 files that
have an MP3 file extension (.mp3)
attached. Do not attach an MP3 file
extension to any other type file as it
could cause noise to be emitted or a
malfunction in the unit.

About ID3 Tag display

This unit can only display ID3 Tag
album, track and artist names that have
been input using Ver.1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3
formats. Any other data that may have
been input cannot be displayed.

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This unit can only display English
(including numerals) one-byte
characters. Use only English (including
numerals) one-byte characters when
inputting ID3 tags. Two-byte characters
and some special symbols cannot be
displayed.

Specialized glossary

MP3

Abbreviation for

“MPEG Audio Layer 3”.

A technical standard for audio
compression as decided by an ISO
(International Organization for
Standardization) MPEG working group.
Use of MP3 allows for audio data to be
compressed to approximately a tenth of
the source data size.

ISO 9660

An international standard for logical
formatting of CD-ROM files and folders.
It is divided into three separate levels
based on differences in file naming
procedures, data configuration and other
characteristics.

Multi-session

A session is the complete amount of data
recorded from the beginning to the end of
a single period of CD-ROM, CD-R/CD-
RW data recording. Multi-session refers to
the existence of data from two or more
sessions on a single disc.

Sampling

Refers to the process of encoding analog
audio data at regular intervals and
converting it to digital data. The sampling
rate refers to the number of times a
sample is taken in one second and is
expressed in Hz units. Increasing the
sampling rate improves the sound quality
but also increases the data size.

Bit rate

Refers to the volume of data per second,
expressed in bps (bits per second).
Generally, the larger the number of the
transfer bit rate when compressing an
MP3 file, the more information regarding
musical reproduction it carries, and
therefore the better the sound quality.

Packet writing

A general term for the method, similar to
that used for floppy discs or hard drives,
of recording the required file in a single
increment on a CD-R and similar.

ID3 Tag

ID3 tag is a method for storing
information related to the music in an
MP3 file. Information such as track, artist
and album name can be stored. This
content can be freely edited using ID3
editing function software.

VBR

Abbreviation for Variable Bit Rate. While
CBR (Constant Bit Rate) is generally
used, VBR varies the bit rate for audio
compression according to compression
conditions and this allows for
compression with preference given to
sound quality.

qOperating Tips for WMA

WMA is short for Windows Media Audio
and is the audio compression format used
by Microsoft.
Audio data can be created and stored at a
higher compression ratio than MP3.
* Microsoft and Windows Media are

registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation U.S. in the United States
and other countries.

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Playable WMA file specification

CD-R and CD-RW including WMA files
can be played with this unit. Discs which
conform to the following formats can be
played.
Playable WMA files are as follows:

Item

Content

Specification

Windows Media
Audio Version 7.0,
8.0, 9.0

Sampling
frequency

Bit rate

32kHz. . . . . . . 32, 40,
48 kbps

44.1kHz . . . . . 32, 48,
64, 80, 96, 128, 160,
192 kbps

48kHz. . . . . . . 64, 96,
128, 160, 192 kbps

VBR (Variable Bit Rate)

Supported

Channel mode

Stereo/Monaural

WMA tag

Title, artist name,
album name

CAUTION

This unit plays files with the (.wma)
file extension as a WMA file. Do not
use the WMA file extension for files
other than WMA files. It may cause
noise or a malfunction.

In a WMA file, the track name, artist
name and album name are recorded
with data called

“WMA-Tag”, and the

information can be displayed.

WMA files which do not comply with
the specific standard may not be played
correctly or its file and folder name
may not be displayed correctly.

The file extension may not be provided
depending on the computer operating
system, version, software, or settings.
In this case, add the file extension

“.wma” to the end of the file name, and
then write the disc.

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qPower/Volume/Sound Controls

Audio control dial

Power/Volume dial

Power ON/OFF

Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.

Press the power/volume dial to turn the
audio system on.
Press the power/volume dial again to turn
the audio system off.

NOTE

To prevent the battery from being discharged,
do not leave the audio system on for a long
period of time when the engine is not running.

Volume adjustment

To adjust the volume, turn the power/
volume dial.

Turn the power/volume dial to the right to
increase volume, to the left to decrease it.

Audio sound adjustment

1. Press the audio control dial to select the

function. The selected function will be
indicated.

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Standard audio-equipped model

Bose Sound System-equipped model

* Depending on the mode selected, the

indication changes.

2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the

selected functions as follows:

Standard audio-equipped model

Indication

Turn Left Turn Right

Select mode

Decrease

bass

Increase

bass

Decrease

treble

Increase

treble

Shift the

sound to the

front

Shift the

sound to the

rear

Shift the

sound to the

left

Shift the

sound to the

right

off

12Hr

(Flashing)

24Hr

(Flashing)

Bose

Sound System-equipped model

Indication

Turn Left Turn Right

off

Decrease

bass

Increase

bass

Decrease

treble

Increase

treble

Shift the

sound to the

front

Shift the

sound to the

rear

Shift the

sound to the

left

Shift the

sound to the

right

off

12Hr

(Flashing)

24Hr

(Flashing)

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NOTE

Depending on the type of audio unit, the
order in which the functions appear differs.

About 5 seconds after selecting any mode,
the volume function will be automatically
selected. To reset bass, treble, fade, and
balance, press the audio control dial for 2
seconds. The unit will beep and

“CLEAR”

will be displayed.

Automatic Level Control (ALC)
(Standard audio-equipped model)

The automatic level control (ALC) is a
feature that automatically adjusts audio
volume and sound quality according to
the vehicle speed.
The volume increases in accordance with
the increase in vehicle speed, and
decreases as vehicle speed decreases.

Select the desired ALC mode.

Mode

Volume change

No change

Minimum

Medium

Maximum

Turn the audio control dial to select ALC
OFF or ALC LEVEL1

―7 modes. The

selected mode will be indicated.

AudioPilot

2 (Bose

Sound System-

equipped model)

AudioPilot

2 automatically adjusts audio

volume and sound quality in accordance
with the level of noise entering the vehicle
interior while driving. When AudioPilot

2 is turned on, the system automatically
calculates the conditions for optimum
hearing of sound which may be difficult
to hear depending on exterior noise.

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The system is also equipped to optimally
adjust the acoustic characteristics
automatically while the roof is open or
closed. The acoustic adjustment occurs
with the lock/unlock operation of the top
latch on the roof, and while the
adjustment is being done, the audio is
muted for about 1.5 sec, and then fades in.
* AudioPilot

2 is a registered trademark

of Bose Corporation.

BEEP setting

The beep-sound when operating the audio
system can be set on or off.

Time adjustment

Rotating the audio control dial switches
the display between 12 and 24-hour clock
time (page 6-30).

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qClock

Display

Minute set button

Hour set button

Clock button

Audio control dial

Setting the time

The clock can be set at any time when the
ignition is switched to ACC or ON.

1. To adjust the time, press the clock

button (

) for about 2 seconds

until a beep is heard.
The clock's current time will flash.

2. To advance the hours, press the hour

set button ( ). To advance the
minutes, press the minute set button
(

) while the time is flashing.

3. Press the clock button (

) again

to start the clock.

NOTE

When the clock button (

) is

released, the seconds are reset to

“00”.

If the power supply to the unit is interrupted
(if the fuse blows or the vehicle's battery is
disconnected), the clock will need to be
reset.

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qOperating the Radio

Band selector button

Seek tuning buttons

Scan button

Display

Auto memory button

Channel preset buttons

Manual tuning dial

Radio ON

Press a band selector button (

) to

turn the radio on.

Band selection

Successively pressing the band selector
button (

) switches the bands as

follows: FM1

→FM2→AM.

The selected mode will be indicated. If
FM stereo is being received,

“ST” will be

displayed.

NOTE

If the FM broadcast signal becomes weak,
reception automatically changes from
STEREO to MONO for reduced noise, and the
“ST” indicator will go out.

Tuning

The radio has the following tuning
methods: Manual, Seek, Scan, Preset
channel, and Auto memory tuning. The
easiest way to tune stations is to set them
on preset channels.

NOTE

If the power supply is interrupted (fuse blows
or the battery is disconnected), the preset
channels will be erased.

Manual tuning

Turning the manual tuning dial will
change the frequency higher or lower.

Seek tuning

Pressing the seek tuning button (

)

will cause the tuner to seek a higher or
lower frequency automatically.

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NOTE

If you continue to press and hold the button,
the frequency will continue changing without
stopping.

Scan tuning

Press the scan button (

) to

automatically sample strong stations.
Scanning stops at each station for about 5
seconds. To hold a station, press the scan
button (

) again during this interval.

Preset channel tuning

The 6 preset channels can be used to store
6 AM and 12 FM stations.

1. To set a channel first select AM, FM1,

or FM2. Tune to the desired station.

2. Depress a channel preset button for

about 2 seconds until a beep sound is
heard. The preset channel number and
station frequency will be displayed.
The station is now held in the memory.

3. Repeat this operation for the other

stations and bands you want to store.
To tune one in the memory, select AM,
FM1, or FM2 and then press its
channel preset button. The station
frequency and the channel number will
be displayed.

NOTE

If the power supply is interrupted (fuse blows
or the battery is disconnected), the preset
channels will be erased.

Auto memory tuning

This is especially useful when driving in
an area where the local stations are not
known. Additional AM/FM stations can
be stored without disturbing the
previously set channels.

Press and hold the auto memory button
(

) for about 2 seconds until a beep

sound is heard; the system will
automatically scan and temporarily store
up to 6 stations with the strongest
frequencies in each selected band in that
area.

After scanning is completed, the station
with the strongest frequency will be tuned
and its frequency displayed.
Press and release the auto memory button
(

) to recall stations from the auto-

stored stations. One stored station will be
selected each time; its frequency and
channel number will be displayed.

NOTE

If no stations can be tuned after scanning
operations,

“A” will be displayed.

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qOperating the Satellite Radio

Band selector button

Seek tuning buttons

Scan button

Instant replay button

Display

Text button
Category buttons

Electronic serial number button

Channel preset buttons

Satellite button

Manual tuning dial

Information display

All operations of the satellite radio are displayed on the Information display.

Channel number, Channel name, Category name, Artist name, Song title,
ID code, Preset channel number, Bank number, Error signs

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NOTE

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. However, 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 one or more of the following measures:
- Increase the separation between the
equipment and tuner.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the tuner is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.

What is satellite radio?

With over 130 channels, SIRIUS Satellite
Radio brings you more of what you love.
Get 69 channels of 100 % commercial-
free music, plus all your favorite sports,
news, talk and entertainment. Everything
worth listening to is now on SIRIUS.
100 % Commercial-free Music

―With

music from every genre, artist-dedicated
channels, live performances and more,
SIRIUS is the home of 100 %
commercial-free music.
Live Sports Play-by-Play & Expert
Talk

―Hear every NFL game, every

NASCAR

race and college sports

coverage from over 150 schools. Plus
24/7 sports talk with channels like
SIRIUS NFL Radio, SIRIUS NASCAR
Radio and more.
Exclusive Entertainment and
Talk

―The biggest names, compelling

talk, hilarious comedy. Hear Howard
Stern, Martha Stewart, Jamie Foxx, Blue
Collar Comedy, Playboy Radio, political
talk and more.
World-class News

―Stay informed with

FOX, CNN, CNBC, NPR

, BBC and

more.
Plus local traffic and weather.
Family & Kids

―Entertain the entire

family with Radio Disney, Kids Place
Live, Laugh USA and more.

Sign up for SIRIUS Radio today! For
more information, visit
www.siriusxm.com.
Satellite radio is only available in regions
providing satellite radio service (some
areas of the United States and Canada).

How to Activate Satellite Radio

You must call SIRIUS to activate your
service. Activation is free and takes only a
few minutes.

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