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 phone

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In other situations

Even though all conceivable measures have been taken, the symptom sta-
tus does not change.

The cellular phone is not close enough to this system.
→ Bring the cellular phone closer to this system.

The cellular phone is the most likely cause of the symptom.
→ Turn the cellular phone off, remove and reinstall the battery pack,

and then restart the cellular phone.

→ Enable the cellular phone’s Bluetooth

®

 connection.

→ Stop the cellular phone’s security software and close all applica-

tions.

→ Before using an application installed on the cellular phone, care-

fully check its source and how its operation might affect this sys-
tem.

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When using the Bluetooth

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 audio system

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In the following conditions, the system may not function.

• If the portable audio player is turned off
• If the portable audio player is not connected
• If the portable audio player’s battery is low

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There may be a delay if a cellular phone connection is made during
Bluetooth

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 audio play.

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Depending on the type of portable audio player that is connected to the sys-
tem, operation may differ slightly and certain functions may not be available.

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When using the hands-free system

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Entune Audio is muted when making a call.

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If both parties speak at the same time, it may be difficult to hear.

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If the received call volume is overly loud, an echo may be heard. 
If the Bluetooth

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 phone is too close to the system, quality of the sound may

deteriorate and connection status may deteriorate.

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In the following circumstances, it may be difficult to hear the other party:

• When driving on unpaved roads
• When driving at high speeds
• If a roof or window is open
• If the air conditioning is blowing directly on the microphone
• If there is interference from the network of the cellular phone

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Conditions under which the system will not operate

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If using a cellular phone that does not support Bluetooth

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If the cellular phone is turned off

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If you are outside of cellular phone service coverage

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If the cellular phone is not connected

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If the cellular phone’s battery is low

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When outgoing calls are controlled, due to heavy traffic on telephone lines,
etc.

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When the cellular phone itself cannot be used

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When transferring contact data from the cellular phone

Bluetooth

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Bluetooth

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 antenna

The antenna is built into the display. 
If the portable audio player is behind the seat or in the glove box or console
box, or is touching or covered by metal objects, the connection status may
deteriorate. 
If the cellular phone is behind the seat or in the console box, or touching or
covered by metal objects, the connection status may deteriorate.

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Battery charge/signal status

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This display may not correspond exactly with the portable audio player or
cellular phone itself.

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This system does not have a charging function.

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The portable audio player or cellular phone battery will be depleted quickly
when the device is connected to Bluetooth

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.

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When using the Bluetooth

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 audio and hands-free system at the same

time
The following problems may occur.

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The Bluetooth

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 audio connection may be interrupted.

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Noise may be heard during Bluetooth

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 audio playback.

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About the contact in this system
The following data is stored for every registered cellular phone. When
another phone is connecting, you cannot read the registered data.

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Contact data

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Call history

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Favorite

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Message

When removing a Bluetooth

®

 phone from the system, the above-mentioned

data is also deleted.

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Compatible models
The Bluetooth

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 audio system supports portable audio players with the follow-

ing specifications

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Bluetooth

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 specifications: 

Ver. 2.0, or higher (Recommended: Ver. 3.0+EDR or higher)

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Profiles:

• A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Ver. 1.0, or higher 

(Recommended: Ver. 1.2 or higher) 
This is a profile to transmit stereo audio or high quality sound to Entune
Audio.

• AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher 

(Recommended: Ver. 1.4 or higher) 
This is a profile to allow remote control the A/V equipment.

However, please note that some functions may be limited depending on the
type of portable audio player connected.

The hands-free system supports cellular phones with the following specifica-
tions.

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Bluetooth

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 specification: 

Ver. 2.0 or higher (Recommended: Ver. 3.0+EDR or higher)

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Profiles:

• HFP (Hands Free Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher (Recommended: Ver. 1.6 or

higher) 
This is a profile to allow hands-free phone calls using a cellular phone or
head set. It has outgoing and incoming call functions.

• OPP (Object Push Profile) Ver. 1.1 or higher (Recommended: Ver. 1.2) 

This is a profile to transfer contact data. When a Bluetooth

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 compatible

cellular phone has both PBAP and OPP, OPP cannot be used.

• PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher (Recommended:

Ver. 1.1) 
This is a profile to transfer contact data.

• MAP (Message Access Profile) Ver.1.0 or higher

This is a profile to using phone message.

If the cellular phone does not support HFP, you cannot register it with the
hands-free system. OPP, PBAP or MAP services must be selected individu-
ally.