Audio Set [Type B (touchscreen)]
Basic Operation Method
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The explanation of functions described in this manual may differ from the actual operation, and the shapes of screens and buttons and the letters and characters displayed may also differ from the actual appearance.
Additionally, depending on future software updates, the content may successively change without notice.
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Audio Set (Type B) has three different human interfaces.
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Commander switch
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Touch panel
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Voice recognition with steering switch and microphone
Refer to Voice Recognition (Search).
Commander switch operation
For safety reasons, some operations are disabled while the vehicle is being driven.
Volume dial operation
Press the volume dial to switch the audio MUTE on and off.
Turn the volume dial to adjust the volume. The volume increases by turning the dial clockwise, and decreases by turning it anticlockwise.
Switches around commander knob
The following operations can be done by pressing the switches around the commander knob.
: Displays the home screen.
: Displays the Entertainment screen.
: Displays the Navigation screen (Only navigation-equipped vehicles). For operation of the Navigation screen, refer to the navigation system manual. If the SD card for the navigation system is not inserted, the compass indicating the direction in which the vehicle is moving is displayed.
: Displays the Favourites screen. Long-press to store particular items in Favourites. (Radio, phonebook and destination of the navigation system can be programmed.)
: Returns to previous screen.
Commander knob operation
(Selection of icons on screen)
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Tilt or turn the commander knob and move the cursor to the desired icon.
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Press the commander knob and select the icon.
Long-press operation of the commander knob is also possible for some functions.
Touch panel operation
Do not press the screen strongly or press it with a sharp-pointed object. Otherwise, the screen could be damaged.
For safety reasons, operation of the centre display is disabled while the vehicle is being driven. However, items not displayed in grey can be operated using the commander switch while the vehicle is being driven.
Touch & Tap
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Touch or tap on the item indicated on the screen.
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The operation is launched and the next item is displayed.
Slide (USB audio only)
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Touch the setting item displaying a slider bar.
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Touch the slider with your finger and move to the desired level.
Swipe
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Touch the screen with your finger and move up or down.
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Items which were not displayed can be displayed.
Return to previous screen
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Touch the
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Displaying the home screen
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Touch the
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Volume/Display/Sound Controls
Volume adjustment
Turn the commander switch volume dial. The volume switch on the steering switch can also be pressed.
Display setting
Select the 
icon on the home screen to display the Settings screen.
Select the 
tab to select the item you would like to change.
Display OFF/Clock
The centre display can be turned off. Select 
to turn the display off.
When 
is selected the centre display turns off and the clock is displayed.
The centre display can be turned back on as follows:
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Touch the centre display.
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Operate the commander switch.
Daytime/nighttime (Mode) screen setting
The daytime or nighttime screen can be selected.
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(With auto-light control)
Switches screen automatically according to position lights illumination condition. However, when the light sensor detects that the surrounding area is bright such as when the position lights are turned on in the daytime, the screen is switched to the daytime screen*1
(Without auto-light control)
Switches screen automatically according to position lights illumination condition.*1
: Daytime screen setting
: Nighttime screen setting
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The display is constantly on daytime screen when the illumination dimmer is cancelled.
Brightness adjustment
Adjust the centre display brightness using the slider.
Contrast adjustment
Adjust the centre display contrast using the slider.
Display setting reset
All of the screen setting values can be reset to their initial settings.
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Select
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Select
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icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen.
to switch to the AUX mode. The following icons are displayed in the lower part of the centre display.
