AUDIO AND VISUAL SYSTEM GENERAL GENERAL
OUTLINE
Audio System
The following audio systems are available:
Audio System
Audio Head Unit
Speaker
2-speaker Sound System
Radio Receiver Assembly
2 Speakers
4-speaker Sound System
4 Speakers
Touch System
Radio and Display Receiver Assembly
4 Speakers
Audio Head Unit
In consideration of the unity with the instrument panel, a uniquely sized audio head unit is provided.
A Thin Film Transistor Liquid Crystal Display (TFT LCD) is used for the multi-display of the radio and display receiver assembly. The multi-display shows the audio screen, Bluetooth hands-free screen, vehicle information screen, etc. and can be operated using touch operation. (Models with Touch system)
The audio source can be switched on the audio source selection screen. (Models with Touch system)
Figure 1. Audio Source Selection Screen
Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) (Models with Digital Audio Broadcast Tuner)
Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) reception is available. This mostly prevents broadcast interference, achieving clear reception with high quality sound.
Applications Function (Models with Touch System)
A MirrorLink function and iPhone Apps function is provided. These functions enable the user to operate their Mirrorlink compatible device or iPhone using the multi-display by connecting them to the system via a USB cable.
USB Audio System
A single USB port is provided that enables operation of a USB memory device, portable audio player (USB type), iPhone, iPod classic, iPod, iPod nano or iPod touch.
Videos stored on a video capable device such as an iPod or VTR, can be displayed on the multi-display by connecting the video capable device to the AUX port using a dedicated 4-pole AUX cable. (Models with Touch system)
Tip:In order to display video from an iPod, it is necessary to connect the iPod to the USB and AUX ports using a dedicated iPod video cable and dedicated 4-pole AUX cable and select "video sound input cable" from the "iPod Settings" screen. (Models with touch system)
Depending on the specifications of the 4-pole AUX cable used for connecting a video capable device such as an iPod or VTR, the video function may not operate correctly. Use a dedicated 4-pole AUX cable when using the video function. (Models with touch system)
iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
The following iPod, iPod nano, iPod classic, iPod touch and iPhone devices can be used with this system.
Made for
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iPod touch (5th generation)*
iPod touch (4th generation)
iPod touch (3rd generation)
iPod touch (2nd generation)
iPod touch (1st generation)
iPod classic
iPod with video
iPod nano (7th generation)*
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 5*
iPhone 4S
iPhone 4
iPhone 3GS
iPhone 3G
iPhone
*: iPod video not supported (Models with touch system)
Depending on differences between models, software versions, etc., some models may be incompatible with this system.
USB memory devices that meet the following specifications are supported:
USB Communication Formats
USB 2.0, Full Speed (12 Mbps)
USB 2.0, High Speed (480 Mbps)*1
File System
FAT 12*2/16/32
Correspondence Class
Mass Storage Class
File Format
MP3, WMA, AAC*1
*1: Models with touch system
*2: Models with 2-speaker sound system or 4-speaker sound system
Bluetooth Audio System (Models with Bluetooth Function)
The Bluetooth audio system enables users to enjoy music stored on a portable audio player from the vehicle speakers via Bluetooth communication.
The Bluetooth specifications and profiles required for operation are as follows:
Specification/Profile
Version
Requirements
Recommendations
Bluetooth Specification
Version 1.1
Version 3.0 + EDR*1
Version 2.1 + EDR*2
Profile
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
Version 1.0
Version 1.2
Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Version 1.0
Version 1.4*1
Version 1.3*2
*1: Models with touch system
*2: Models with 2-speaker sound system or 4-speaker sound system
Bluetooth Hands-free System (Models with Bluetooth Function)
The Bluetooth hands-free system allows the user to make or receive a call without taking their hands off the steering wheel when the system is linked with a Bluetooth-compatible cellular phone.
The Bluetooth specifications and profiles required for operation are as follows:
Specification/Profile
Version
Requirements
Recommendations
Bluetooth Specification
Version 1.1
Version 3.0 + EDR*1
Version 2.1 + EDR*2
Profile
Hands-free Profile (HFP)
Version 1.0
Version 1.6*1
Version 1.5*2
Object Push Profile (OPP)
Version 1.1
Version 1.2*1
-*2
Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP)
Version 1.0
Version 1.0*1
Version 1.1*2
Message Access Profile (MAP)
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Version 1.0
*1: Models with touch system
*2: Models with 2-speaker sound system or 4-speaker sound system
Tip:The operation of the interrupt call function of the Bluetooth hands-free system may vary with the Bluetooth phone or the telephone company that is used.

"Bluetooth" is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Some profiles described above may not be supported by the system depending on the audio head unit equipped.
If the specification of the connected Bluetooth phone is lower than the recommended or does not support the functions required, the available functions may be limited.
When a Bluetooth phone is connected to the audio head unit, e-mails and Short Message Service (SMS) messages received on the phone can be displayed or read out. In addition, it is possible to reply to the received e-mails and Short Message Service (SMS) messages. (Messages may not be displayed depending on the message service or profile that the connected Bluetooth phone supports.) (Models with touch system)
Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
The Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL) function automatically adjusts the audio system volume level in order to compensate for increased vehicle noise (vehicle noise tends to increase as vehicle speed increases).
Vehicle speed signals are received from the combination meter assembly and used for ASL control.
Steering Pad Switch
Switches that the driver often uses are provided on the steering wheel for convenience.
PRECAUTION
The type of ignition switch used on this model differs depending on the specifications of the vehicle. The expressions listed in the table below are used in this section.
Expression
Ignition Switch
(Position)
Engine Switch
(Condition)
Ignition Switch off
LOCK
Off (LOCK)
Ignition Switch ACC
ACC
On (ACC)
Ignition Switch ON
ON
On (IG)
Engine Start
START
On (Start)
SPECIFICATION
Audio System
Audio Head Unit
Design
Specification
Radio Receiver Assembly

2-speaker Sound System:
AM/FM Tuner
Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
Portable Audio Player (USB type) Interface
iPod/iPhone Interface
USB Memory Device Interface
Stereo Jack Adapter
2-speaker System
Unit: Panasonic
Radio Receiver Assembly

4-speaker Sound System:
AM/FM Tuner
Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) Tuner (Models with Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) Tuner)
Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
Bluetooth Audio System
Bluetooth Hands-free System
Portable Audio Player (USB type) Interface
iPod/iPhone Interface
USB Memory Device Interface
Stereo Jack Adapter
4-speaker System
Unit: Panasonic
Radio and Display Receiver Assembly

Touch System:
Display Language Supported: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Russian, Finnish, Greek, Polish, Ukrainian, Turkish, Hungarian, Czech, Slovak and Romanian
AM/FM Tuner
Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) Tuner (Models with Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) Tuner)
Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
Bluetooth Audio System
Bluetooth Hands-free System
Portable Audio Player (USB type) Interface
iPod/iPhone Interface
USB Memory Device Interface
Application Function
Stereo Jack Adapter (4-pole AUX cable supported)
4-speaker System
Unit: Pioneer
2-speaker System
Location
Speaker Name
Quantity
Size
Impedance
Rated Input Power
(1)
Front No. 1 Speaker Assembly
2
16 cm (6.2 in.)
4 Ω
20 W
4-speaker System
Location
Speaker Name
Quantity
Size
Impedance
Rated Input Power
(1)
Front No. 2 Speaker Assembly
2
2.5 cm (0.9 in.)
4 Ω
17.5 W
(2)
Front No. 1 Speaker Assembly
2
16 cm (6.2 in.)
4 Ω
20 W
Steering Pad Switch Assembly
*1
Volume + Switch
*2
Seek Up Switch
*3
MODE Switch
*4
Volume - Switch
*5
Seek Down Switch
*6
Off Hook Switch
*7
On Hook Switch
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MAIN FEATURES
Applications Function
To utilize the MirrorLink*1 function, it is necessary to connect a compatible smartphone*2 to the radio and display receiver assembly using a USB cable.
To utilize the iPhone Apps function, it is necessary to connect an iPhone*3 to the radio and display receiver assembly using a USB cable.
After a connection is established, the screen of the smartphone is displayed on the multidisplay. Using this screen, the user can operate applications installed on the smartphone and listen to the audio of the smartphone via the vehicles speakers.
Tip:*1: MirrorLink is a register trademark of Car Connectivity Consortium, Inc.
*2: This function is not available if the smartphone is not compliant with MirrorLink of Car Connectivity Consortium standards.
*3: iPhone 4 or iPhone 4S with "APPincar" application installed.