Audio and Visual System (W/ Multi-Display)

AUDIO / VISUAL: AUDIO AND VISUAL SYSTEM (w/ Multi-display): SYSTEM DIAGRAM

1. MOST NETWORK COMMUNICATION LINE





2. AVC-LAN COMMUNICATION LINE





3. OTHER (w/ Navigation System [for DVD])

(a) w/ Rear Seat Entertainment System









(b) w/o Rear Seat Entertainment System









4. OTHER (w/ Navigation System [for HDD])

(a) w/ Rear Seat Entertainment System









(b) w/o Rear Seat Entertainment System









5. OTHER (w/o Navigation System)

(a) w/ Rear Seat Entertainment System









(b) w/o Rear Seat Entertainment System














SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

1. DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) PLAYER OUTLINE (for DVD Changer Models)

(a) The DVD player can only play DVD videos, DVD audio and video CDs that have any of the following marks:





(1) Precaution for use of discs

NOTICE:
* NTSC and PAL discs can be played.
* Keep the discs away from dirt. Be careful not to damage the discs or leave fingerprints on them.
* Hold discs by the outer edge and center hole with the label side up.
* Leaving the disc exposed halfway out of the slot for a long time after pressing the disc eject button may cause deformation of the disc, making the disc unusable.
* Do not use odd-shaped CDs because these may cause player malfunctions.
* Do not use discs whose recording portion is transparent or translucent because they may not be inserted, ejected or played normally.
* DualDiscs that mate DVD recorded material on one side with CD digital audio material on the other cannot be played.
2. CD (Compact Disc) PLAYER OUTLINE

(a) A compact disc player uses a laser pickup to read digital signals recorded on a compact disc (CD). By converting the digital signals to analog, it can play music and audio.

CAUTION:
Do not look directly at the laser pickup because the CD player uses an invisible laser beam. Be sure to operate the player only as instructed.

NOTICE:
* Do not disassemble any part of the CD player.
* Do not apply oil to the CD player.
* Do not insert anything but a CD into the CD player.
(b) Usable discs

(1) This player can play only audio CDs, CD-Rs (CD-Recordable) and CD-RWs (CD-ReWritable) that have any of the following marks:





(c) Precautions for use of discs

NOTICE:
* Copy-protected CDs cannot be played.
* CD-Rs and CD-RWs may not be played depending on the recording conditions or characteristics of the discs, or due to damage, dirt or deterioration caused by leaving the discs in the cabin for a long time.
* Unfinalized CD-Rs and CD-RWs cannot be played.
* DualDiscs that mate DVD recorded material on one side with CD digital audio material on the other cannot be played.
* Keep the discs away from dirt. Be careful not to damage the discs or leave your fingerprints on them.
* Hold discs by the outer edge and center hole with the label side up.
* Leaving the disc exposed halfway out of the slot for a long time after pressing the disc eject button may cause deformation of the disc, making the disc unusable.
* If discs have adhesive tape, stickers, CD labels or any traces of such labels attached, the discs may not be ejected or player malfunctions may result.
* Keep the discs away from direct sunlight. (Exposure to direct sunlight may cause deformation of the disc, making the disc unusable.)
* Do not use odd-shaped CDs because these may cause player malfunctions.
* Do not use discs whose recording portion is transparent or translucent because they may not be inserted, ejected or played normally.
HINT
* When it is cold or it is raining, if the windows mist up, mist and condensation may form in the player. In such cases, the CD sound may skip or stop in the middle of play. Ventilate or dehumidify the cabin for a while before using the player.
* The CD sound may skip if the player experiences strong vibrations when the vehicle is driven on rough roads or similar uneven surface(s).
(d) Cleaning

NOTICE:
Do not use a lens cleaner because it may cause a malfunction in the pickup portion of the player.

(1) If dirt is on the disc surface, wipe it clean with a soft dry cloth such as an eyeglass cleaner for plastic lenses from the inside to the outside in a radial direction.





NOTICE:
* Pressing on the disc by hand or rubbing the disc with a hard cloth may scratch the disc surface.
* Use of solvent such as a record spray, antistatic agent, alcohol, benzine and thinner or a chemical cloth may cause damage to the disc, making the disc unusable.
3. MP3/WMA OUTLINE

(a) Playable MP3 file standards





(b) Playable WMA file standards





(c) ID3 tag and WMA tag

(1) Additional textual information called ID3 tag can be input to MP3 files. Information such as song titles and artist names can be stored.

HINT
This player is compatible with the ID3 tags of ID3 Ver. 1.0 and 1.1, and ID3 Ver. 2.2 and 2.3. (Number of characters complies with ID3 Ver. 1.0 and 1.1.)

(2) Additional textual information called WMA tag can be input to WMA files. Information such as song titles and artist names can be stored.

(d) Usable media

(1) Only CD-ROMs, CD-Rs (CD-Recordable) and CD-RWs (CD-ReWritable) can be used to play MP3/WMA files.

NOTICE:
* CD-Rs and CD-RWs are more easily affected by a hot and humid environment than discs used for normal audio CDs. For this reason, some CD-Rs and CD-RWs do not play.
* If there are fingerprints or scratches on a disc, the disc may not play or the CD sound may skip.
* Some CD-Rs and CD-RWs may deteriorate if they are left in the cabin for a long time.
* Keep CD-Rs and CD-RWs in an opaque case.
(e) Usable media format

(1) Usable media format





HINT
* As for MP3/WMA files written in any unlisted format, the contents of the files may not be played normally or the file names or folder names may not be displayed correctly.
* This player is compatible with multi-session discs and can play CD-Rs and CD-RWs on which MP3/WMA files are added. However, only the first session can be played.
* Discs whose first session includes both music data and MP3 or WMA format data cannot be played.
(2) Standard and restrictions





(f) File names

(1) Only files with an extension of ".mp3" or ".wma" can be recognized and played as MP3 or WMA files.

(2) Save MP3 or WMA files with an extension of ".mp3" or ".wma".

NOTICE:
If non-MP3 or non-WMA files are saved with an extension of ".mp3" or ".wma", those files may be wrongly recognized as MP3 or WMA files and played. A loud noise may occur and damage to the speakers may result.

4. COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

HINT
* Refer to Navigation System (for DVD) Removal.
* Refer to Navigation System (for HDD) Removal.
* Refer to Electro Multi Vision System Removal.
5. DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION OUTLINE

(a) The navigation system has a diagnostic function (the result is indicated on the master unit or the Techstream).

6. "BLUETOOTH" OUTLINE

(a) "Bluetooth" is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG. Inc.

(b) "Bluetooth" is a wireless connection technology that uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band. This makes it possible to connect a cellular phone ("Bluetooth" compatible phone*) to the radio receiver assembly (the "Bluetooth" system is built in), and use the hands-free function of the cellular phone, even if it is in a pocket or bag. As a result, it is not necessary to use a connector attached directly to the cellular phone.

*: Some versions of "Bluetooth" compatible cellular phones may not function.









HINT
The communication performance of "Bluetooth" may vary depending on obstructions or radio wave conditions between communication devices, electromagnetic radiation, communication device sensitivity or antenna capacity.

(c) "Bluetooth" audio function

(1) The "Bluetooth" built-in radio receiver assembly and a "Bluetooth" compatible portable audio player* can be connected using a "Bluetooth" wireless connection. This enables files stored in the portable audio player to be heard from the vehicle speakers. In addition, operations such as play/stop can be performed directly from radio receiver assembly.

*: Some versions of "Bluetooth" compatible audio players may not be able to operate the "Bluetooth" function, or music may play, but functions available using the radio receiver assembly may be limited.

(2) Available "Bluetooth" audio devices





HINT
The amount of remaining battery charge displayed on the radio receiver assembly may be different from that of the portable player.

7. USB AUDIO SYSTEM FUNCTION OUTLINE

(a) The No. 1 stereo jack adapter assembly is equipped with a USB terminal. Connecting a USB device or "iPod" to the No. 1 stereo jack adapter assembly allows music files to be played. Not only is it possible to play music from a USB device with audio functions, is also possible to play MP3 or WMA music files that are stored on a USB device. In addition, "iPod" control software is installed, allowing file selection from playlists and operation using shuffle mode.

HINT
* Visual contents of an "iPod" cannot be played.
* Operation through the controls of a USB device or "iPod" cannot be performed while it is connected.
(b) USB audio system compatible model

(1) USB Device

The following device formats can be used:





(1) MP3 and WMA files written in any format other than those listed above may not play correctly, and their names and folder names may not be displayed correctly.

Items related to standards and limitations are as follows:

* Maximum directory hierarchy: 8 levels

* Maximum number of folders in device: 999 (including the root folder)

* Maximum number of files in device: 65025

* Maximum number of files per folder: 255

(2) "iPod"

"iPod" is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.









HINT
Depending on the generation of "iPod" used, response to commands from the vehicle may be delayed.

(2) Items related to standards and limitations are as follows:

* Maximum number of lists in device: 9999

* Maximum number of songs in device: 65025

* Maximum number of songs per list: No limitation

8. RADIO DESCRIPTION

(a) Radio frequency band

(1) Radio broadcasts use the radio frequency bands shown in the table below.





(b) Service area





(1) The service areas of AM and FM broadcasts are vastly different. Sometimes an AM broadcast can be received very clearly but an FM stereo broadcast cannot. An FM stereo broadcast has the smallest service area, and is prone to pick up static and other types of interference such as noise.





(c) Radio reception problems

HINT
In addition to static, other problems such as "phasing", "multipath", and "fade out" exist. These problems are not caused by electrical noise, but by the radio signal propagation method itself.

(1) Phasing





(1) AM broadcasts are susceptible to electrical interference and another kind of interference called phasing. Occurring only at night, phasing is the interference created when a vehicle receives 2 radio wave signals from the same transmitter. One signal is reflected off the ionosphere and the other signal is received directly from the transmitter.





(2) Multipath





(2) Multipath is a type of interference created when a vehicle receives 2 radio wave signals from the same transmitter. One signal is reflected off buildings or mountains and the other signal is received directly from the transmitter.





(3) Fade out





(3) Fade out is caused by objects (buildings, mountains, and other such large obstacles) that deflect away part of a signal, resulting in a weaker signal when the object is between the transmitter and vehicle. High frequency radio waves, such as FM broadcasts, are easily deflected by obstructions. Low frequency radio waves, such as AM broadcasts, are much more difficult to deflect.





(d) Noise problem

Technicians must have a clear understanding about the noise complaint of each customer. Use the following table to diagnose noise problems.





HINT
If the noise does not match the examples above, refer to the descriptions about phasing and multipath.

9. AUTOMATIC SOUND LEVELIZER (ASL) FUNCTION OUTLINE

(a) The ASL function automatically adjusts the sound data in order to enable to hear the clear sound from the audio system even when vehicle noise increases (as vehicle noise increases, the volume is turned up etc.). Vehicle speed signals are received from the No. 1 meter ECU sub-assembly and used for the ASL.

10. DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY DETAILED DESCRIPTION

HINT
* This section contains a detailed description of displays in diagnostic mode.
* Illustrations may differ from the actual vehicle screen depending on the device settings and options. Therefore, some detailed areas may not be shown exactly the same as on the actual vehicle screen.
(a) Function Check/Setting Screen

(1) Sound Library Information Screen









(b) Refer to the following detailed descriptions of the diagnosis display for items other than the sound library function:

* Refer to Navigation System (for HDD) Navigation System (For HDD).

11. SOUND LIBRARY FUNCTION OUTLINE

(a) Up to 2000 tracks can be recorded to the HDD from audio discs (based on 5-minute tracks recorded at 128 kbps).

(b) Tracks from a CD are recorded at 4 times normal play speed.

(c) The recorded tracks will be provided with album, artist, genre and title names using the "Gracenote" Media Database ("CDDB") and stored in the sound library on the HDD.

(d) Album, artist, genre and title names for recorded tracks can be input or edited freely.

(e) These names make it possible to search for a track easily.

HINT
* Recording equipment should be used only for lawful copying. It is necessary to carefully confirm what is lawful copying in the country in which you are making a copy.
* Copying of copyright material such as films or music is unlawful unless permitted by a legal exception or consent granted by the owners of the rights to the content.
* 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.
* CD and music-related data from "Gracenote", Inc. is copyright 2000 - 2008 "Gracenote".
* "Gracenote" Software is copyright 2000 - 2008 "Gracenote".
* This product and service may be covered by one or more U.S. patents.
* "Gracenote" and "CDDB" are registered trademarks of "Gracenote".