Chrysler MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM User Manual
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
USER’S MANUAL
USER’S MANUAL
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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name
Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the
name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefor.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood
alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are
drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking
driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your
perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower,
and your judgment is impaired when you have been
drinking. Never drink and then drive.
This manual illustrates and describes the operation of
features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a
description of features and equipment that are no longer
available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please
disregard any features and equipment described in this
manual that are not on this vehicle.
Chrysler LLC reserves the right to make changes in
design and specifications, and/or make additions to or
improvements to its products without imposing any
obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.
Copyright © 2007 Chrysler LLC
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CONTENTS
䡵 Safety Guidelines ........................ 8
䡵 Introduction ........................... 8
▫ Warnings ............................8
▫ Safety References ...................... 9
▫ Intended Use ......................... 9
▫ System Care ..........................9
Software Update ...................... 9
Safe Usage Of The Radio System ...........9
Connections ..........................10
Touch Screen .........................10
CD/DVD Drive .......................11
Satellite Radio Antenna ..................11
䡵 General Handling .......................12
▫ User Interface Elements ..................12
Soft-Keys ............................12
Hard-Keys ...........................12
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . .14
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▫ Steering Wheel Mounted Controls ..........14
AM/FM/SAT Operation .................15
HDD/Disc/Jukebox Operation .............15
Vehicle Entertainment System™ Operation ....15
▫ Audio Settings ........................15
Volume .............................15
Audio Control Menu ....................16
䡵 Getting Started .........................17
Change The Language ...................17
SetTheTime .........................18
Store Radio Presets .....................18
䡵 Radio ................................19
▫ Radio Mode ..........................19
Overview ............................19
Satellite Radio Mode ....................19
Station Presets ........................20
Change a Channel Or Frequency ...........20
RBDS (Radio Broadcasting Data System) ......21
Radio Text Information ..................21
Music Type (Program Type Filter) ...........21
RBDS (FM) Program Types ...............22
Sirius Satellite Radio Program Types .........22
▫ Radio Settings ........................22
AM/FMMenu .......................22
SATMenu ...........................22
Channel vs. Preset List Selection ............23
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Re-Subscribe To Sirius Satellite Radio ........23
SAT Video Menu (If Equipped) ............24
Re-Subscribe To SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV™ .....24
Display Settings .......................25
Screen-Saver ..........................25
View Settings .........................26
䡵 Media................................27
▫ DiscMode ...........................27
Overview ............................27
Disc Requirements .....................27
Inserting a Disc .......................28
Removing a Disc .......................29
Selecting Disc Mode ....................29
Scan Search ..........................29
Next Track ...........................29
Previous Track ........................29
Fast Forward Track .....................30
Rewind Track .........................30
Displaying The Elapsed Title Time ..........30
SelectTitleFromList....................30
DiscInfo ............................30
Gracenote Music Recognition Technology .....30
Copy Disc To Hard-Drive ................31
Disc Menu ...........................31
Playing a MP3/WMA Disc ...............32
PlayingaVideoDVD ...................33
DVD Menu Controls ....................34
DVD Playback Controls ..................34
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DVDVideoMenu......................35
DiscSkipping .........................36
Temperature Protection ..................36
▫ Jukebox Mode (JB) .....................36
Overview ............................36
Selecting Jukebox Mode (JB) ..............37
Fill a Jukebox Album From Audio Disc .......37
Fill a Jukebox Album From HDD Playlist .....40
Clear a Jukebox Album Slot ...............41
Selecting a Track .......................42
Next Track ...........................43
Previous Track ........................43
Fast Forward Track .....................43
Rewind Track .........................43
Displaying The Elapsed Title Time ..........43
Jukebox Menu ........................44
Random Playback ......................44
Repeat Track .........................44
Edit Jukebox ..........................44
▫ Hard Disk Drive Mode (HDD) .............45
Copy Audio Disc To Hard-Drive ...........45
Copy WMA/MP3 Files To Hard-Drive .......46
Copying Complete Disc ..................48
Selective Song Copying From Disc ..........48
Copying From USB .....................51
Playing Audio Files From The Hard Disk Drive .53
Next Track ...........................54
Previous Track ........................54
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Fast Forward Track .....................54
Rewind Track .........................55
Displaying The Elapsed Title Time ..........55
HDDMenu ..........................55
Random Playback ......................55
Repeat Track .........................55
EditingPlaylistsOnTheHardDiskDrive.....55
Deleting All Playlists From The Hard Disk
Drive...............................60
Importing Pictures .....................60
䡵 Remote Devices .........................66
▫ SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV™ (If Equipped) .......66
Satellite Video Mode ....................66
Channel List ..........................67
View a Video On The Radio Screen .........67
SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV™ Controls ..........67
Change a Channel ......................68
Video Program Information ...............68
▫ Vehicle Entertainment System™ (VES) .......68
Receiving Audio/Video From The VES .......68
Sending Audio/Video And Controlling The
VES................................69
VES Lock ............................74
VESUnlock ..........................74
Playing a Video DVD For The Rear VES ......74
Playing SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV™ For The
Rear VES ............................76
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▫ USB Connector ........................77
Compatible Devices ....................78
How To Open The Cover .................78
How To Close The Cover .................79
▫ AUXMode...........................81
▫ iPod威 Mode (If Equipped) ................82
Playing Audio Files From The iPod威 Device . . .82
Select An iPod威 Category ................83
List Jump ............................84
Next Track ...........................85
Previous Track ........................85
Fast Forward Track .....................85
Rewind Track .........................86
Pause ...............................86
Play................................86
Displaying The Elapsed Title Time ..........86
Scan Search ..........................86
Track Info ...........................86
iPod威 Menu ..........................87
Random Playback ......................87
Repeat Track .........................87
▫ Hands Free Communication (UConnect™) (If
Equipped) ...........................88
▫ Voice Recognition (Vr) (If Equipped) .........88
䡵 System Information ......................88
User Data Backup ......................89
Software And Database Updates ........... 89
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䡵 Troubleshooting .........................90
Radio ..............................90
Disc................................90
HDD ...............................90
䡵 Glossary Of Terms .......................91
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SAFETY GUIDELINES
Ensure that all persons read this manual carefully before
using the radio system. It contains instructions on how to
use the system in a safe and effective manner.
WARNING!
Please read and follow these safety precautions.
Failure to do so may result in injury or property
damage.
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Glance at the screen only when necessary and safe to
do so. If prolonged viewing of the screen is necessary
pull over at a safe location.
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Road conditions and regulations take precedence over
information contained on the radio display. Observe
actual traffic restrictions and circumstances when
driving.
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Stop use immediately if problem occurs. Failure to do
so may cause injury or damage to the product. Return
it to your authorized DaimlerChrysler dealer to repair.
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Make certain that the volume level of the system is set
to a level that still allows you to hear outside traffic
and emergency vehicles.
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Warnings
This manual contains WARNINGS against operating
procedures that could result in an accident or bodily
injury. If you do not read the entire manual you may miss
important information. Observe all warnings!
The information given in this manual is subject to
change.
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Safety References
Before operating this system for the first time, please read
this manual carefully. Note the safety precautions described in this manual. If you have any questions, please
contact the vehicle manufacturer.
Intended Use
Generally recognized rules of radio technology were
maintained during the development and manufacture of
the radio system. When using this product, be aware of
state-specific norms and guidelines.
Visit http://www.chrysler.com/mygig/ for updates, additional information, compatible phones, etc.
System Care
Software Update
The Gracenote威 data is software updatable. Visit http://
www.chrysler.com/mygig/ or contact your
DaimlerChrysler Dealership for the latest available software.
Safe Usage of the Radio System
Read all instructions in this manual carefully before
using your radio system to ensure proper usage!
Your radio is not a toy. Do not let young children use
your radio unsupervised.
Permanent hearing loss may occur if you play your music
at the highest volumes. Exercise caution when setting the
volume on your radio.
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Driving is a complex activity that requires your full
attention. If you’re engaged in driving or any activity that
requires your full attention, we recommend that you not
use your radio.
NOTE: Many features of this radio are speed dependent. For your own safety it is not possible to use the
press screen keyboard to enter a name (e.g., street name),
while the vehicle is in motion.
Keep drinks, rain, and other sources of moisture away
from your radio. Besides damage to your radio, moisture
can cause electric shocks with any electronic device.
NOTE: In a convertible vehicle, the system performance
may be compromised with roof top down.
Connections
Never force any connector into the ports of your radio.
Make sure your connectors are the correct shape and size
before you connect.
Any attached cable should be routed so that it will not
apply any pressure to the connection.
Do not use a USB device which will interfere with the
operation of opening the display.
Touch Screen
Do not touch the screen with any hard or sharp objects
which could scratch the touch screen surface! (pen, USB
stick, jewelry, etc.)
NOTE: It is possible to use plastic stylus for press screen
enabled devices such as PDA and Pocket PC’s.
Do not spray any liquid or caustic chemicals directly on
the screen! Use a clean and dry micro fiber lens cleaning
cloth in order to clean the touch screen.
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If necessary, use a lint-free cloth dampened with cleaning
solution, such as isopropyl alcohol, or an isopropyl
alcohol and water solution ratio of 50:50. Be sure to
follow solvent manufacturer’s precautions and directions.
CD/DVD Drive
Do not insert any damaged, warped, scratched or dirty
CD’s or DVD’s into the CD/DVD player.
Discs that have been modified with an adhesive label
should not be used in the CD/DVD player.
Do not insert more than 1 (one) CD/DVD at a time into
the drive slot.
Do not insert anything other than the supported CD/
DVD formats. See Disc Mode section for information on
supported CD/DVD formats.
Satellite Radio Antenna
The antenna for the satellite radio is mounted on the roof
of the vehicle. Do not place items on the roof around the
rooftop antenna location. Objects placed within the line
of sight of the antenna will cause decreased performance.
Larger luggage items should be placed as far forward as
possible. Do not place items directly on or above the
antenna.
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GENERAL HANDLING
User Interface Elements
Power to operate the radio is supplied through the
ignition switch, which must be in the ON, ACC or in
ACC Delay mode in order to operate the radio.
(4) ON/OFF VOLUME
It is also possible to set the unit in standby mode during
driving, by pressing the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob
(4).
NOTE: If the ignition is switched off with the radio in
standby mode, the radio memorizes the standby state
when the ignition is switched on again. Press the (4)
ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to switch the radio on.
The radio software is always working when the ignition
is switched on, even if the radio is in standby mode. It is
possible to eject the CD and to display the time if the unit
is switched off.
Soft-Keys
Soft-keys are accessible on the touch screen.
Hard-Keys
Hard-keys on the left and right side of the radio faceplate.
(1) OPEN/CLOSE
To open or close the display, press the OPEN CLOSE
hard-key (1).
After opening the display, it takes a few seconds to eject
a CD/DVD, if one was in the slot.
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When inserting a disc, make sure the label is facing up.
The display will close automatically after inserting the
disc.
NOTE: It may take several seconds to recognize the type
of inserted disc (CD, DVD, MP3, etc.)
(2) SEEK UP/SEEK DOWN
Press the SEEK up and the SEEK down hard-key (2) to
seek through radio stations in AM, FM, SAT-V, or SAT
bands. Seek through tracks in CD or jukebox modes or
through songs in the HDD playlist.
(3) RADIO/MEDIA
Press the RADIO/MEDIA hard-key (3) to toggle between
RADIO and MEDIA mode.
(5) VR (if equipped)
Press the VR hard-key (5) and wait for the confirmation
beep before you say a voice command.
(6) UConnect™ (if equipped)
Press the UConnect™ hard-key (6) to either activate the
UConnect™ system or to cancel an active phone call.
(7) MENU
Press the MENU hard-key (7) to access the system
settings menu.
NOTE: Press the MENU hard-key in an active mode in
order to change mode specific settings.
(8) AUDIO
Press the AUDIO hard-key (8) to switch to the audio
mode.
(9) USB Connector
Connect a supported device into the USB Connector (9)
in order to copy files to the internal hard disk drive.
NOTE: See USB Connector section for information on
supported devices.
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(10) AUX Connector
Connect an external audio device into the AUX Input (10)
(e.g., MP3 player, video-game), to play the device audio
through the car audio system.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Some vehicles feature an Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) with driver-interactive display. The EVIC
is normally located in the instrument cluster or overhead.
It can display radio station preset frequencies, CD disc
number, and satellite radio channel.
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls
The remote sound system controls are located on the
surface of the steering wheel. Please refer to the vehicle
specific owner’s manual for detailed information.
The following describes general steering wheel functionality:
1. The VOLUME switch controls the volume of the
sound system. Pressing the top of the rocker switch will
increase the volume and pressing the bottom of the
rocker switch will decrease the volume.
2. The MODE ADVANCED switch changes the mode of
the radio between the various modes available (FM, AM,
CD, DVD, SAT, etc.).
3. The FUNCTION SELECT switch advances the radio to
the next preset, changes the current disc when in disc
mode, etc. The function is different depending upon
which mode is in use.
4. The SCROLL switch changes selections such as radio
station, CD track, and satellite radio channel, depending
upon the current mode.
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The following describes the operation of the SCROLL
switch in each mode:
AM/FM/SAT Operation
Pressing the top of the switch will seek up for the next
available station and pressing the bottom of the switch
will seek down for the next available station.
HDD/Disc/Jukebox Operation
Pressing the top of the switch will go to the next track on
the disc, and pressing the bottom of the switch will go to
the beginning of the current track, or to the beginning of
the previous track, if it is within eight seconds of the start
of the current track.
Vehicle Entertainment System™ Operation
If equipped with a remote video player, this control will
function the same way as in disc mode.
Audio Settings
Volume
Use the ON/OFF VOLUME hard-key (4) to adjust the
volume of the currently playing audio source. While you
adjust the volume, the name of the audio source and a
volume indicator is displayed in the lower left corner of
the display.
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Audio Control Menu
Press the AUDIO hard-key (8) on the right side of the
radio.
Use either the arrow soft-keys or the cross-hair on the
screen to change Balance and Fade. The CENTER softkey resets the settings.
Use either the arrow soft-keys or the sliders on the screen
to adjust BASS, MID, and/or TREBLE.
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GETTING STARTED
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
position to operate the radio.
If the unit is off, switch it on using the ON/OFF Volume
rotary knob.
Change the Language
The radio will conform to the vehicle language set in the
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC), if equipped.
If you change the language in the radio, the vehicle will
change the language for all display information. Refer to
the vehicles owner’s manual.
To change the language with the radio:
1. Press the MENU hard-key on the right side of the
radio.
2. Then press the System Setup soft-key to get to the
System Setup menu.
3. Press the Language soft-key and select a language.
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Set the Time
1. Press the time soft-key in the lower left corner of the
screen.
2. Press the Set Time Zone soft-key to change to the
desired time zone.
3. Press the Daylight Savings soft-key to switch Daylight
Saving on or off.
Store Radio Presets
1. Press the Media hard-key repeatedly until AM FM
SAT is displayed in the upper left corner of the screen.
2. Select the radio band by touching either the AM, FM
or SAT soft-key.
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3. Either press the SEEK up/down hard-keys, or touch
the SCAN soft-key, DIRECT TUNE soft-key, or the left
and right arrows to change the currently playing station.
4. Touch and hold one of the PRESET soft-keys in the list
to the right, until you hear a confirmation beep (approximately 4 seconds).
You can use the PAGE soft-keys to scroll through
the list of presets.
NOTE: If the preset list is not displayed. Press the LIST
soft-key located in the bottom line of the screen.
You can use the FULLSCREEN soft-key to toggle
between full- and split screen mode. Long preset
names are displayed in fullscreen mode.
You can use the BACK soft-key to switch to the
previous menu.
RADIO
Radio Mode
Overview
The radio is equipped with 4 different tuners:
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FM 87.7 MHz - 107.9 MHz (RDBS capable)
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AM 530 kHz - 1710 kHz
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SAT Sirius Satellite Radio
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SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV™
Toggle between the radio and the media menus by
pressing the RADIO/MEDIA hard-key. The different
tuner modes can be selected via the tabs in the radio
screen.
Satellite Radio Mode
In order to receive satellite radio, the vehicle needs to be
outside with a clear view to the sky. If the screen shows
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Acquiring Signal, you might have to change the vehicle
position in order to receive a signal. In most cases, the
satellite radio does not receive a signal in underground
parking garages or tunnels.
Station Presets
There are 12 station presets available for storing the radio
stations in each tuner range.
In order to store the desired station, touch one of the
station preset soft-keys for 4 seconds. You will also see
the radio station stored in the highlighted soft-key, and
you will hear a confirmation beep when the station is
saved.
Change a Channel or Frequency
Press the SEEK up or the SEEK down hard-key to play
the next available station or channel.
Select DIRECT TUNE to enter a frequency or a channel
number, and confirm your selection by pressing the GO
soft-key.
Touch the arrows to the left and right of the DIRECT
TUNE soft-key to step manually through the frequency
or channel roster.
Select SCAN for a five second preview of each listenable
station in the frequency band. Touch the SCAN soft-key
again to stop the scan function and to select a radio
station.
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RBDS (Radio Broadcasting Data System)
This radio system is capable of receiving RBDS signals in
the FM band. RBDS is a technology used for transmitting
textual information about the music type, song and artist
for FM band music. This information is shown on the
display.
NOTE: Not all radio stations support RBDS.
The RBDS information is displayed below the frequency
reading of the currently playing radio station.
Radio Text Information
Select INFO to display additional radio text information
in the right half of the screen.
Select CLOSE INFO to hide additional radio text information.
MUSIC TYPE (Program Type Filter)
Program Type (PTY) is only available in FM and SAT
mode. Radio stations are grouped according to their
program (e.g., Soft Rock, Rhythm & Blues, etc.).
Select MUSIC TYPE to enable and/or disable desired
program types. The SEEK and SCAN function will then
only display stations with matching program types.
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RBDS (FM) Program Types
Adult Hits, Classic Rock, Classical, College, Country,
Information, Jazz, Language, News, Nostalgia, Oldies,
Personality, Public, Religious Music, Religious Talk,
Rhythm and Blues, Rock, Soft, Soft Rhythm and Blues,
Soft Rock, Sports, Talk, Top 40, Weather.
Sirius Satellite Radio Program Types
Pop, Rock, Electronic/Dance, Hip-Hop/R&B, Country,
Christian, Jazz/Blues, Standards, Classical, Latin, International, Talk, Comedy. Lifestyles, Family & Kids, Sports
Talk & News, NFL, More Sports, NBA, Financial News,
US News, Public Radio, International News, Public Radio, Traffic & Weather, Religion.
You can find Sirius’ current terms and conditions at
http://www.sirius.com
Radio Settings
AM / FM MENU
There are no specific settings for this mode.
SAT MENU
While in SAT Mode press the MENU hard-key to display
the SAT Menu.
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Channel vs. Preset List Selection
Select this feature to allow regular presets as opposed to
Sirius Satellite Radio channel list.
Re-Subscribe to Sirius Satellite Radio
New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free
one-year subscription to Sirius Satellite Radio with your
radio. Following expiration of the one-year free services,
it will be necessary to access the information on the
Subscription Information screen in order to re-subscribe.
Touch the Subscription soft-key to access the Subscription Information screen.
Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver. To
reactivate your service either call the number listed on
the screen or visit the provider online.
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SAT VIDEO MENU (if equipped)
While in SAT-V mode, press the MENU hard-key to
display the SAT Menu.
Re-Subscribe to SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV™
New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free
one-year subscription to SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV™ with
your radio. Following expiration of the one-year free
services, it will be necessary to access the information on
the Subscription Information screen in order to resubscribe.
Touch the Subscription soft-key to access the Subscription Information screen.
Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver. To
reactivate your service either call the number listed on
the screen or visit the provider online.
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Display Settings
Press the MENU hard-key and touch the Display Setting
soft-key to access the Display Settings menu.
Select the Daytime Colors soft-key to switch to manual
daytime mode and to adjust the brightness of the display
using daytime colors.
Select the Nighttime Colors soft-key to switch to manual
nighttime mode and to adjust the brightness of the
display using night time colors.
Select the Auto Color soft-key to switch to automatic
daytime/nighttime mode and to control the brightness of
the display using the light switch of the vehicle.
Touch the DONE soft-key to save your settings and to
return to the AM/FM/SAT Menu.
Screen-saver
To activate the screen-saver press the MENU hard-key
and touch the screen saver soft-key.
Once the screen saver is active, press any hard-key or
touch the display to deactivate it.
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View Settings
Press the MENU hard-key and touch the Default View
soft-key to enable the default view mode, where the
vehicle brand logo is displayed in the right half of the
screen.
Touch the Picture View soft-key to enable the picture
view mode, where a pictures can be displayed on the
right half of the radio screen. Refer to the Hard Disk
Drive section for a detailed example.
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MEDIA
Disc Mode
Overview
The radio is equipped with a CD/DVD player.
Toggle between the media and the radio menus by
pressing the RADIO/MEDIA hard-key. The different
media modes can be selected via the tabs in the radio
screen.
Disc Requirements
CAUTION!
This disc player will accept 4 3/4 inch (12 cm) disc
only. The use of other sized discs may damage the
disc player mechanism.
The radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD),
recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact
discs (CD-RW), recordable DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW,
and DVD+RW, compact discs
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