OUTLINE
Audio System
The following audio systems are available:
| Audio System | Audio Head Unit | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 12-speaker Surround Sound System | Multi-Media Module Receiver Assembly | 12 Speakers |
| 17-speaker Surround Sound System | 17 Speakers | |
| Navigation System | 12 Speakers | |
| 17 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 audio system, enabling operation of the audio screen, Bluetooth hands-free screen, vehicle information screen, etc. , using the remote touch.
The audio source can be switched on the audio source selection screen. The arrangement of the audio sources displayed on the audio source screen can be changed according to the frequency of use.
| *1 | Audio Source Selection Screen |
| *2 | The illustration shown is an example only. The illustration may differ from the actual vehicle screen. |
Discs containing MPEG audio layer-3 (MP3) files, Windows Media Audio (WMA) files and Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) files can be played.
Discs with the marks shown below can be played.
| *A | Models with a Destination Package for Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei or the Philippines | *B | Except Models for Europe and Australia without Navigation System |
The status of the audio source currently selected can be displayed on the multi-information display in the combination meter assembly. In addition, switching the audio source or selecting a song or radio station can be performed on the multi-information display.
Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) (Models with Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB))
Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) reception is available. This mostly prevents broadcast interference, achieving clear reception with high quality sound.
The time shift operation function can be used to playback programs at a later time.
Tech Tips
The amount of playback possible depends on the bit rate of the DAB station to be recorded, the amount of DAB unit memory, and the time at which reception of the broadcast began.
Sound Library (Destination Package for China with Navigation System)
A sound library function that can compress music sound data using Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) compression technology and record the data to the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) is provided.
A Hard Disk Drive (HDD) is used in the multi-media module receiver assembly. The HDD is available separately, enhancing serviceability. For details, refer to the Repair Manual.
| *1 | HDD | *2 | Multi-media Module Receiver Assembly |
USB/AUX Port
2 USB ports are provided so that up to 2 of the following items can be used at once: USB memory stick, portable audio player (USB type), iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano or iPod touch.*
*: When 2 iPods are connected, only the iPod connected first is recognized. (models for Australia, or models with a destination package for China, Hong Kong, or Korea)
The USB audio system enables playback of video data stored on a USB memory device and the display of photo data stored on a USB memory device.*
*: Model compatible with playback of video or photo data stored in a USB device
Videos stored on a video capable device, such as an iPod or VTR, can be displayed on the multi-display assembly by connecting the video capable device to the AUX port using a dedicated 4-pole AUX cable.
| *a | The illustration shown are examples only. | - | - |
Tech Tips
Even if 3 or more USB devices are connected using a USB hub, only the first 2 connected USB devices will be recognized
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.
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.
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.
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 (1st generation)
iPhone 5
iPhone 4S
iPhone 4
iPhone 3GS
iPhone 3G
iPhone
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 Speed |
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| File System | FAT 16/32 (Windows) |
| Device Class | Mass Storage Class |
| File Format | MP3, WMA, AAC (MP4, AVI, WMV) |
Photo data that meets the following specifications is supported:
| File format | JPEG |
| Compatible image size | Maximum 10 MB |
| Compatible pixel size | Maximum 10,000,000 pixels |
Bluetooth Audio System
The Bluetooth audio system enables users to enjoy music played on a portable player from the vehicle speakers via wireless communication.
The Bluetooth specifications and profiles required for operation are as follows:
| Specification/Profile | Version | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Specification | Version 2.0 or higher | Required |
| Version 3.0 + EDR | Recommended | |
| Profile | Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) Version 1.0 or higher | Required |
| Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) Version 1.3 or higher | Recommended | |
| Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Version 1.0 or higher | Required | |
| Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Version 1.5 or higher | Recommended | |
Bluetooth Hands-free System
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Specification | Version 2.0 or higher | Required |
| Version 3.0 + EDR | Recommended | |
| Profile | Hands Free Profile (HFP) Version 1.0 or higher | Required |
| Hands Free Profile (HFP) Version 1.6 or higher | Recommended | |
| Object Push Profile (OPP) Version 1.2 or higher | Required | |
| Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP) Version 1.1 or higher | Recommended | |
| Message Access Profile (MAP) Version 1.0 or higher*1*2 | Recommended | |
| Serial Port Profile (SPP) Version 1.2 or higher*3*4 | Recommended | |
| Dial-up Networking Profile (DUN) Version 1.2 or higher*5*6 | Recommended | |
| Personal Area Network (PAN) Version 1.0 or higher*7 | Required | |
Tech Tips
*1: Models for Europe and Australia
*2: Destination package for New Zealand
*3: Models for Australia and destination package for New Zealand
*4: Models for China and destination package for Macau and Hong Kong with navigation system
*5: Models for China and Europe with navigation system
*6: Destination package for Hong Kong and Macau
*7: Models for Europe with navigation system
The operation of the interrupt call function of the Bluetooth hands-free system may vary depending on the Bluetooth phone or the telephone company that is used.
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"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 recommendation or does not support the functions required, the available functions may be limited.
Registration and connection of a Bluetooth phone is not available when only Object Push Profile (OPP), Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP) and MAP (Message Access Profile) are supported.
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-mail and send Short Message Service (SMS) messages. (Messages may not be displayed depending on the message service or profile that the connected Bluetooth phone supports.)
Status Display
The user can confirm the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection statuses, signal strength and remaining battery level of their Bluetooth-connected cellular phone by using the status bar displayed on the screen. The status bar is displayed in any mode.
| *a | The illustrations shown are examples only. The illustrations may differ from the actual vehicle screens. |
| Item | Outline | |
|---|---|---|
| (1) | G-BOOK network communication device*1 | Displays the communication device communicating with the G-BOOK network. |
| (2) | Telematics transceiver (data communication module) signal strength*1 | Displays the signal strength of the telematics transceiver (data communication module). |
| (3) | Wi-Fi connection status*2*3 | Displays the Wi-Fi connection status between the audio head unit and a tethering-compatible cellular phone or mobile Wi-Fi router. |
| (4) | Bluetooth connection status | Displays the Bluetooth connection status between the audio head unit and cellular phone. |
| (5) | Cellular phone signal strength*4 | Displays the signal strength of the cellular phone connected by Bluetooth. |
| (6) | Cellular phone battery level*4 | Displays the battery level of the cellular phone connected by Bluetooth. |
Tech Tips
*1: Models for China with telematics transceiver connection type telematics system
*2: Models for China with cellular phone connection type telematics system
*3: Models for Europe with navigation system
*4: May not be displayed depending on the Bluetooth specifications and profiles of the cellular phone.
High Definition (HD) Voice Support for Phone Calls
HD Voice achieves higher quality than previous cellular and landline phones to make more natural voice calling possible. This is achieved by having next-generation phone call quality and using devices and lines that support HD Voice.
HD Voice can be used with cellular phones which support Hands-Free Profile (HFP) ver. 1.6.
Voice Recognition Search System (Models for Europe with a Navigation System)
Due to the Grapheme to Phoneme (G2P) function of converting sounds into text, songs on an iPod, iPod nano, iPod classic, iPod touch or iPhone device can be searched for by saying an artist name, album name, title or playlist name. Additionally, the use of the Gracenote MediaVOCS database improves the speech recognition ratio of the Grapheme to Phoneme (G2P) function.
Tech Tips
Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote.
Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information, please visit www.gracenote.com.
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Gracenote, CDDB, MusicID, Playlist Plus, MediaVOCS, the Gracenote logo and logotype, and the "powered by Gracenote" logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. |
One or more patents owned by Gracenote apply to this product and service.
See the Gracenote website for a non-exhaustive list of applicable Gracenote patents.
Class D Amplifier
A class D amplifier, which achieves both high quality sound and low power consumption by digitizing the sound signal sent from the source to speakers, is used for the 17-speaker system.
The class D amplifier exhibits extremely high amplification efficiency with high output and low power consumption. Additionally, as the amplifier generates little heat, it is possible to provide a smaller heatsink, allowing the amplifier to made compact and lightweight.
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.
Clari-Fi Restoration Technology (Models with Navigation System (with Mark Levinson))
Files such as an MP3 or AAC have lost the audio details of the original music source during the file compression process. The Clari-Fi technology is used to restore the lost audio details and optimise data.
During playback of a compressed music file, the Clari-Fi technology improves the frequency characteristics, dynamic range, low frequency sounds, etc. of the music file in real time, recreating the wide soundstage of the original music source.
GreenEdgeTMSpeakers
GreenEdgeTMspeakers that efficiently convert electricity to sound with less sound corruption are used. These speakers achieve high sound pressure levels with low power consumption while still maintaining superb sound quality.
UnityTMtechnology is used, giving a construction which combines high-range and middle-range units. The gap between the high-range cone and middle-range cone has been made smaller than that of the normal coaxial. As a result, a linear phase sound source has been achieved, reducing sound problems and giving clear sound.
| *A | Unity Construction | *B | Coaxial Construction |
| *1 | High-range Cone | *2 | Middle-range Cone |
| *3 | High-range Unit | *4 | Middle-range Unit |
| *a | Gap between High-range Cone and Middle-range Cone | - | - |
Steering Pad Switch
Switches that the driver often uses are provided on the steering wheel for convenience.
SPECIFICATION
Audio System
| Design | Specification | Destination |
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12-speaker Surround Sound System: |
Europe |
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Navigation System: |
Europe |
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Navigation System (Mark Levinson): |
Europe |
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12-speaker Surround Sound System: |
Europe |
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Navigation System: |
Europe |
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Navigation System (Mark Levinson): |
Europe |
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12-speaker Surround Sound System |
Korea |
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17-speaker Surround Sound System: |
Korea |
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12-speaker Surround Sound System: |
G.C.C. Countries |
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Navigation System |
G.C.C. Countries |
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Navigation System (Mark Levinson) |
G.C.C. Countries |
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12-speaker Surround Sound System: |
General Countries (Southeast Asia) |
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Navigation System : |
General Countries (China) |
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Navigation System (Mark Levinson): |
General Countries (China) |
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Navigation System : |
General Countries (Taiwan) |
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Navigation System (Mark Levinson): |
General Countries (Taiwan) |
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12-speaker Surround Sound System: |
General Countries (South America) |
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Navigation System (Mark Levinson): |
General Countries (Southeast Asia) |
| Design | Specification | Destination |
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12-speaker Surround Sound System: |
Europe |
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Navigation System: |
Europe |
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Navigation System (Mark Levinson): |
Europe |
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Navigation System: |
Australia |
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Navigation System (Mark Levinson): |
Australia |
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Navigation System : |
General Countries (Southeast Asia) |
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Navigation System : |
General Countries (Hong Kong) |
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Navigation System (Mark Levinson): |
General Countries (Hong Kong) |
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Navigation System (Mark Levinson): |
General Countries (Southeast Asia) |
12-speaker System
| Location | Speaker Type | Quantity | Caliber | Impedance | Input Range | |
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| *1 | Front No. 2 Speaker Assembly | Tweeter | 2 | 9 cm (3.5 in.) | 4 Ω | 20 W |
| Mid-range | ||||||
| *2 | Front No. 3 Speaker Assembly | 1 | 9 cm (3.5 in.) | 4 Ω | 20 W | |
| *3 | Front No. 1 Speaker Assembly | 2 | 18 cm (7.1 in.) | 4 Ω | 20 W | |
| *4 | Rear No. 2 Speaker Assembly | 2 | 2.5 cm (1.0 in.) | 4 Ω | 20 W | |
| *5 | Rear Speaker Assembly | 2 | 16 cm (6.2 in.) | 4 Ω | 20 W | |
| *6 | Rear No. 3 Speaker Assembly | 1 | 25 cm (9.8 in.) | 2.5 Ω | 32 W | |
17-speaker System
| Location | Speaker Type | Quantity | Caliber | Impedance | Input Range | |
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| *1 | Front No. 2 Speaker Assembly | Tweeter | 2 | 9 cm (3.5 in.) | 8.1 Ω | 4 W |
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| *2 | Front No. 3 Speaker Assembly | Tweeter | 1 | 9 cm (3.5 in.) | 4 Ω | 4 W |
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| *3 | Front No. 1 Speaker Assembly | 2 | 17 cm x 25 cm (6.7 in. x 9.8 in.) | 5.2 Ω | 9 W | |
| *4 | Rear No. 2 Speaker Assembly | 2 | 2.5 cm (1.0 in.) | 4 Ω | 0.5 W | |
| *5 | Rear Speaker Assembly | 2 | 17 cm (6.7 in.) | 4.6 Ω | 18 W | |
| *6 | Rear Header Speaker Assembly | Tweeter | 2 | 9 cm (3.5 in.) | 8.1 Ω | 4 W |
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| *7 | Rear No. 3 Speaker Assembly | 1 | 25 cm (9.8 in.) | 5.8 Ω | 4 W | |