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  • Page 1 AUDIO...

  • Page 2: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION BASIC OPERATION SOME BASICS TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF This section describes some of the basic features of the audio/visual system. Some information may not pertain to your system. Your audio/visual system works when the ignition switch is turned to the “ACC”...

  • Page 3: Selecting An Audio Source

    BASIC OPERATION NOTE SELECTING AN AUDIO SOURCE Dimmed screen buttons cannot be operated. Press the “AUDIO/TUNE” knob. When there are two pages, select to change the page. REORDERING THE AUDIO SOURCE Display the “Select Audio Source (Select Audio Source)” screen. (→P.51) Select (Reorder).

  • Page 4: Sound Settings

    BASIC OPERATION Select (Sound) on the audio control screen. Sound SOUND SETTINGS Select the desired screen button. The following sound quality can be adjusted. BALANCE: A good balance of the left and right stereo channels and of the front and rear sound levels is also important. Keep in mind that when listening to a stereo recording or broadcast, changing the right/left balance will increase the volume of 1 group of sounds while decreasing the volume of...

  • Page 5: Saving The Sound Quality

    BASIC OPERATION n SAVING THE SOUND QUALITY ADJUSTING THE SOUND QUALITY You can save the adjusted sound quality settings. You can adjust the sound quality from the low band to the Adjust the sound quality. high band. Select (EQ1) or (EQ2) for 2 seconds or n ADJUSTING THE SOUND QUALITY more.

  • Page 6: Audio Screen Adjustment

    BASIC OPERATION MirrorLink AUDIO SCREEN ADJUSTMENT Select (Screen Format) on the Screen Format application list screen. The screen size can be selected for each type of media. Select the desired item to be adjusted. XUSB video/SD video* *: With navigation function Select on the audio control screen.

  • Page 7: Voice Recognition System

    BASIC OPERATION VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM Press this switch to operate the voice recognition system. ● The voice recognition system and its list of commands can be operated. (→P.234)

  • Page 8: Radio Operation

    RADIO OPERATION RADIO OPERATION AM/FM RADIO Function Select to seek for a station/channel. Select and hold for continuous seek. OVERVIEW XControl screen Select (AM) or (FM) on the “Select Audio Source (Select Audio Source)” screen. (→P.51) XControl panel <Top screen> <Option screen>...

  • Page 9: Presetting A Station

    RADIO OPERATION NOTE Function The radio automatically blends to an HD Radio signal in AM or Select to display the audio source selection screen. FM where available. Select to display the cache radio operation buttons. PRESETTING A STATION (→P.63) Select to display the sound setting screen. (→P.52) Radio mode has a mix preset function, which can store up to 36 stations from any of the AM, FM or SiriusXM Satellite Select to display a list of receivable stations/channels.

  • Page 10: Selecting A Station From The List

    RADIO OPERATION SELECTING A STATION FROM THE LIST RADIO BROADCAST DATA SYSTEM A station list can be displayed. This audio system is equipped with Radio Broadcast Data Systems (RBDS). RBDS mode allows text messages to be Select received from radio stations that utilize RBDS transmitters. FM radio only: Select the desired program genre.
  • Page 11 RADIO OPERATION SELECTING A DESIRED GENRE REFRESHING THE STATION LIST Select Select (Refresh) on the station list screen Refresh and the following screen will be displayed. FM radio only: Select a desired genre of station and select a desired station. ●...

  • Page 12: Traffic Announcement (Fm Radio)

    RADIO OPERATION TRAFFIC ANNOUNCEMENT (FM RADIO) AVAILABLE HD Radio™ TECHNOLOGY A station that regularly broadcasts traffic information is automatically located. Select Select (Traffic). Traffic Select the desired traffic program station. NOTE If a traffic program station is found, the name of the traffic program station will be displayed for a while.
  • Page 13 RADIO OPERATION HD Radio Technology manufactured under license from MULTICAST iBiquity Digital Corporation. U.S. and Foreign Patents. HD Radio™ and the HD, HD Radio, and “Arc” logos are On the FM radio frequency most digital stations have proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp. “multiple”...
  • Page 14 RADIO OPERATION ● Up to 50 items of tag information can be stored. NOTE ● FM stations can provide additional digital-only audio The tag information can not be preserved while scanning or programming on HD2/HD3 Channels. caching the radio station. If tagging the music information fails, “Saving the HD Radio PRESERVING A MUSIC INFORMATION tag was unsuccessful.

  • Page 15: Caching A Radio Program

    RADIO OPERATION CACHING A RADIO PROGRAM A radio program can be cached and played back in a time- ● Program Service Data: Presents song name, artist, station shifted manner. IDs, and other relevant data streams. AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK OF THE CACHE ●...
  • Page 16 RADIO OPERATION PLAYING BACK THE CACHE MANUALLY Function Returns to the live radio broadcast. The broadcast cached in the program cache can be played back manually. Shows the current playback location relative to the cached broadcast recording time with a bar scale. Display the cache radio operation buttons.

  • Page 17: Siriusxm Satellite Radio

    RADIO OPERATION SiriusXM Satellite Radio ® XControl screen OVERVIEW Select (SiriusXM) on the “Select Audio Source SiriusXM (Select Audio Source)” screen. (→P.51) XControl panel Function Select to scroll the list of preset buttons. Function Select to display the option screen. Turn to adjust volume.
  • Page 18 RADIO OPERATION HOW TO SUBSCRIBE Function Select to display the sound setting screen. (→P.52) It is necessary to enter into a separate service agreement with SiriusXM Satellite Radio in order to receive satellite ® Select to display a list of receivable channels. broadcast programming in the vehicle.
  • Page 19 RADIO OPERATION Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available NOTE www.siriusxm.com. (U.S.A.) www.siriusxm.ca SiriusXM Satellite Services--Descriptions (Canada) SiriusXM U.S. satellite and data services are • Only SiriusXM Satellite Radio brings you more of what ® available only in the 48 contiguous USA and DC. SiriusXM you love, all in one place.

  • Page 20: Presetting A Channel

    RADIO OPERATION NOTE PRESETTING A CHANNEL SiriusXM Satellite Radio is solely responsible for the quality, ® availability and content of the satellite radio services provided, Tune in the desired channel. which are subject to the terms and conditions of the SiriusXM Select ((add new)).

  • Page 21: Media Operation

    MEDIA OPERATION MEDIA OPERATION Function Press to eject a disc. OVERVIEW Disc slot The CD operation screen can be reached by the following Turn to select a track/file. Press to select an audio mode. methods: Select to select a track/file. ●...
  • Page 22 MEDIA OPERATION Function Function XAudio CD Displays cover art. Select to display a track/file list. Select to enable/disable random playback for the tracks currently playing on the CD. Select to display the audio source selection screen. XMP3/WMA/AAC disc The random playback method changes as shown below Select to display the sound setting screen.

  • Page 23: Usb Memory

    MEDIA OPERATION USB MEMORY NOTE If a disc contains CD-DA files and MP3/WMA/AAC files, only the Audio files, video files and image files on the USB memory CD-DA files can be played back. can be played back/viewed. Image files can be viewed at If a CD-TEXT disc is inserted, the title of the disc and track will the same time that audio files are being played back.
  • Page 24 MEDIA OPERATION XControl panel XControl screen (Audio/Video) <USB Audio> Function Turn to adjust volume. Press to turn the audio system on/off. <USB Video> Turn to select a file/track. Press to select an audio mode. Function Select to select a file/track. Displays cover art.
  • Page 25 MEDIA OPERATION Function Function Select to display the play mode selection screen. Shows progress. • “Artists (Artists)”/“Albums (Albums)”/“Songs The repeat method changes as shown below each time (Songs)”/“Genres (Genres)”/“Composers (Composers)”/“Folder (Folder)”/“Videos (Videos)” are the repeat button is selected. on the play mode selection screen. : The file/track currently playing will be •...
  • Page 26 MEDIA OPERATION XControl screen (Photo) WARNING l Do not operate the player’s controls or connect the USB memory while driving. CAUTION l Do not leave your portable player in the car. In particular, high temperatures inside the vehicle may damage the portable player.
  • Page 27 MEDIA OPERATION iPod XControl panel When an iPod is connected, you can play iPod music files. On this unit, you can perform operations such as selecting a file from a list or changing to the random playback mode. OVERVIEW The iPod operation screen can be reached by the following methods: ●...
  • Page 28 MEDIA OPERATION XControl screen Function Select to set repeat playback. The random playback method changes as shown below each time the random button is selected. : The tracks contained within the list currently playing will be played in random order. : The albums contained within the list currently playing will be played in random order.
  • Page 29 MEDIA OPERATION WARNING NOTE When an iPod is connected using a genuine iPod cable, the iPod l Do not operate the player’s controls or connect the iPod while starts charging its battery. driving. If playing iPod music, perform operation at the system. Certain functions may not be available if played directly from the iPod.

  • Page 30: Sd Card (With Navigation Function)

    MEDIA OPERATION SD CARD (WITH NAVIGATION XControl panel FUNCTION) Audio files, video files and image files on the SD card can be played back/viewed. Image files can be viewed at the same time that audio files are being played back. While driving, video/slideshow will not be displayed.
  • Page 31 MEDIA OPERATION XControl screen (Audio/Video) Function The repeat method changes as shown below each time the repeat button is selected. : The file/track currently playing will be repeated. : The files/tracks contained within the folder/album currently playing will be repeated. : Repeat playback is disabled.
  • Page 32 MEDIA OPERATION XControl screen (Photo) Function Select to display the play mode selection screen. • “Artists (Artists)”/“Albums (Albums)”/“Songs (Songs)”/“Genres (Genres)”/“Composers (Composers)”/“Folder (Folder)”/“Videos (Videos)” are on the play mode selection screen. • Switching between SD audio and SD video is possible on the play mode selection screen.

  • Page 33: Bluetooth Audio

    MEDIA OPERATION Bluetooth AUDIO WARNING l Do not operate the player’s controls or insertion and pulling The Bluetooth audio system enables users to enjoy listening out the SD card while driving. to music that is played on a portable player on the vehicle speakers via wireless communication.
  • Page 34 MEDIA OPERATION XControl panel XControl screen Function Turn to adjust volume. Press to turn the audio system on/off. Turn to select a track. Press to select an audio mode. Function Select to select a track. Select to display the audio source selection screen. Select and hold to fast forward/rewind.
  • Page 35 MEDIA OPERATION WARNING Function l Do not operate the player’s controls or connect to the Select to enable/disable random playback for the tracks Bluetooth audio system while driving. currently playing on the Bluetooth audio device. l Your audio unit is fitted with Bluetooth antennas. People with Select to display the playlist screen.

  • Page 36: Connecting A Bluetooth Device

    MEDIA OPERATION NOTE CONNECTING A Bluetooth DEVICE Depending on the Bluetooth device that is connected to the system, the music may start playing when selecting while To use the Bluetooth audio system, it is necessary to it is paused. Conversely, the music may pause when selecting register a Bluetooth device with the system.
  • Page 37 MEDIA OPERATION XControl screen OVERVIEW The AUX operation screen can be reached by the following methods: ● Connect a portable audio device. (→P.37) ● Select (AUX) on the “Select Audio Source (Select Audio Source)” screen. (→P.51) XControl panel Function Select to display the audio source selection screen. Select to display the sound setting screen.
  • Page 38 MEDIA OPERATION CAUTION l Do not leave portable audio device in the vehicle. The temperature inside the vehicle may become high, resulting in damage to the player. l Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the portable audio device while it is connected as this may damage the portable audio device or its terminal.

  • Page 39: Audio/Visual Remote Controls

    AUDIO/VISUAL REMOTE CONTROLS AUDIO/VISUAL REMOTE CONTROLS X“+/-” switch STEERING SWITCHES Mode Operation Function Some parts of the audio/visual system can be adjusted using the switches on the steering wheel. Press Volume up/down Volume Press and hold Volume up/down continuously List screen Press Cursor up/down ”...
  • Page 40 AUDIO/VISUAL REMOTE CONTROLS XBack switch Mode Operation Function Mode Operation Function Audio CD, MP3/ Press Select a track/file WMA/AAC Return to the previous screen disc, SD* Press when is displayed on USB, iPod, Press and hold Fast forward/rewind the screen. Bluetooth audio Return to the “HOME Press and hold...

  • Page 41: Audio Settings Screen

    SETUP SETUP AUDIO SETTINGS AUDIO SETTINGS SCREEN Detailed audio settings can be programmed. Select Select (SETTINGS). SETTINGS Select (Audio). Audio Select the items to be set.
  • Page 42 SETUP DISPLAYING THE “Audio Settings (Audio Function Page Settings)” SCREEN IN A DIFFERENT WAY Select to specify the sound settings. XUSB video/SD video* Select to change the number of preset radio *: With navigation function stations/channels displayed on the screen. Select on the audio control screen.

  • Page 43: Ipod Settings

    SETUP iPod SETTINGS Display the “Audio Settings (Audio Settings)” screen. (→P.89) Select (iPod Sound Input). iPod Sound Input Select a screen button for the desired setting. AUTOMATIC SOUND LEVELIZER (ASL) The system adjusts to the optimum volume and tone quality according to vehicle speed to compensate for increased vehicle noise.

  • Page 44: Tips For Operating The Audio/Visual System

    TIPS FOR OPERATING THE AUDIO/VISUAL SYSTEM TIPS FOR OPERATING THE AUDIO/VISUAL SYSTEM OPERATING INFORMATION For example, nearby buildings and terrain can interfere with FM reception. Power lines or phone wires can interfere with AM signals. And of course, radio signals have a limited CAUTION range.

  • Page 45: Cd Player And Disc

    TIPS FOR OPERATING THE AUDIO/VISUAL SYSTEM Static and fluttering: These occur when signals are blocked SiriusXM ® by buildings, trees or other large objects. Increasing the bass level may reduce static and fluttering. ● Cargo loaded on the roof luggage carrier, especially Station swapping: If the FM signal being listened to is metal objects, may adversely affect the reception of interrupted or weakened, and there is another strong station...
  • Page 46 TIPS FOR OPERATING THE AUDIO/VISUAL SYSTEM XTransparent/translucent discs Audio CDs ● Use only discs marked as shown above. The following products may not be playable on your player: XLow quality discs • SACD • dts CD • Copy-protected CD • Video CD XSpecial shaped discs...
  • Page 47 TIPS FOR OPERATING THE AUDIO/VISUAL SYSTEM XLabeled discs Wrong Correct ● Handle discs carefully, especially when inserting them. Hold them on the edge and do not bend them. CAUTION Avoid getting fingerprints on them, particularly on the shiny side. l Do special shaped, transparent/translucent,...
  • Page 48 TIPS FOR OPERATING THE AUDIO/VISUAL SYSTEM ● It may not be possible to play discs recorded on a personal computer depending on the application settings and the environment. Record with the correct format. (For details, contact the appropriate application manufacturers of the applications.) ●...
  • Page 49 ● iPod touch (4th generation) ● iPod video is not supported. ● iPod touch (3rd generation)* ● For USA customers, please visit www.subaru.com for ● iPod touch (2nd generation)* details. Outside of the USA customers, contact your ● iPod touch (1st generation)* local dealer to arrange a demonstration in order to ●...

  • Page 50: File Information

    TIPS FOR OPERATING THE AUDIO/VISUAL SYSTEM CORRESPONDING SAMPLING FREQUENCY FILE INFORMATION (Audio) COMPATIBLE COMPRESSED FILES (Audio) File type Frequency (kHz) Item USB/SD* DISC MP3 files: 32/44.1/48 MPEG 1 LAYER 3 Compatible file MP3/WMA/AAC MP3 files: format 16/22.05/24 MPEG 2 LSF LAYER 3 Folders in the Maximum 3000 Maximum 192...
  • Page 51 TIPS FOR OPERATING THE AUDIO/VISUAL SYSTEM ● MP3 files are compatible with the ID3 Tag Ver. 1.0, File type Bit rate (kbps) Ver. 1.1, Ver. 2.2 and Ver. 2.3 formats. This system cannot display disc title, track title and artist name in AAC files: 16 - 320 other formats.
  • Page 52 TIPS FOR OPERATING THE AUDIO/VISUAL SYSTEM ● When playing back files recorded as VBR (Variable Bit Rate) files, the play time will not be correctly displayed if the fast forward or reverse operations are used. ● It is not possible to check folders that do not include MP3/WMA/AAC files.
  • Page 53 TIPS FOR OPERATING THE AUDIO/VISUAL SYSTEM COMPATIBLE COMPRESSED FILES (Video) XVideo Codec File Type Profile • Simple Profile WMV9 • Main Profile • Advanced Profile • Simple Profile MPEG4 MPEG4 • Advanced Simple Profile • Baseline Profile H.264/AVC • Main Profile MPEG4 •...

  • Page 54: Packet Write

    TIPS FOR OPERATING THE AUDIO/VISUAL SYSTEM WMA TAG TERMS ● WMA files can contain a WMA tag that is used in the PACKET WRITE same way as an ID3 tag. WMA tags carry information such as track title and artist name. ●...
  • Page 55 TIPS FOR OPERATING THE AUDIO/VISUAL SYSTEM ● MP3 is an audio compression standard determined by a working group (MPEG) of the ISO (International Standard Organization). MP3 compresses audio data to about 1/10 the size of that on conventional discs. ● WMA (Windows Media Audio)
  • Page 56 MEMO...

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