Description And Operation - 7-Inch Screen System
The vehicle can be equipped with a 7-inch radio display with navigation system. By pairing a Bluetooth® enabled device, such as a smartphone or portable audio device, with the audio unit, it is possible to listen to Bluetooth® audio and internet radio.
In addition to the conventional audio, navigation and satellite radio functions with the 7-inch display, communication tools such as Internet radio, Short Message Service (SMS), Social Networking Service (SNS), and hands free telephone functions can also be managed by connecting a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet.
| Function | Description | |
| Applications | Maintenance monitor | Displays a message in the radio display to inform the driver of scheduled maintenance due (for example, tire rotation or engine oil change due). |
| Warning guide | Currently activated warning can be verified. | |
| Entertainment | AM/FM radio | AM/FM radio broadcast can be listened to. |
| Aha application (Aha™ Radio) | Internet broadcasts can be listened to. Feeds of friends linked to Facebook and Twitter can be verified. |
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| Stitcher™ | Internet broadcasts can be listened to. | |
| Bluetooth® audio | Audio from Bluetooth® enabled device can be listened to. | |
| Universal Serial Bus (USB) audio | Audio from USB device or portable audio device (iPod, Walkman, and others) can be listened to. | |
| AUX audio | Audio from an external device can be listened to. | |
| Communication | Hands Free Telephone | Answering and receiving telephone can be performed without having to directly connect a Bluetooth® enabled mobile device. |
| Text Messages | SMS can be downloaded, displayed, and played (read by the system). | |
| Navigation | Maps and route guidance | Calculate routes to the destination set by the user and provide guidance using maps and audio. |
| Settings | AD-Disp setting (Active driving display) | Allows each type of setting (height, brightness, and others) for the Active Driving Display to be changed. |
| Display setting | Allows each type of setting (ON/OFF, daytime mode / night time mode, brightness, and others) for the radio display to be changed. | |
| Safety setting | Allows the personalization settings for the safety system (Blind Spot Monitor System, Park Assist System, and others) to be changed. | |
| Sound setting | Allows the audio sound (bass, treble, and others) to be adjusted. | |
| Clock setting | Clock adjustment can be performed. | |
| Vehicle setting | The personalization settings for the vehicle system (auto wiper system, door locks systems, and others) can be changed. | |
| Devices setting | Bluetooth® setting (pairing of a Bluetooth® enabled device) and Wi-Fi setting can be performed. | |
| System setting | Each type of setting (factory reset, music data base update, and others) can be performed. | |
An optional audio system has been co-developed with the Bose Corporation to give customers the highest quality sound even with the convertible top down. To realize a wide reproduction audio band from bass to treble, 30 mm (1.2 inch) tweeters, 165 mm (6.5 inch) door speakers, and a 130 mm (5.1 inch) woofer are equipped and, in addition, 50 mm (2 inch) headrest speakers are equipped on the driver and passenger headrests.
Components
The entertainment system components in vehicles equipped with a 7-inch radio display are described below.
In addition to the standard components, optional equipment such as an SD card for the navigation system and audio amplifier (with Bose® system) are available.
| Unit | Content/Function | |
| Standard Equipment | Entertainment Telematic Module (ETM) - Master connectivity control module |
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| Radio Receiver Node (RRN) |
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| Radio display |
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| Auxiliary jack/USB port/SD card slot hub |
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| Commander switch (multimedia control module) |
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| Microphone |
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| GPS antenna |
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| Optional Equipment | SD card |
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| Audio Amplifier (with Bose®) |
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The entertainment system (with radio display) has three different human interfaces.
- Commander switch (multimedia control module)
- Touch screen
- Voice recognition
Using the Commander
For safety reasons, some operations are disabled while the vehicle is being driven.
Commander Switch (button) operation:
| Commander switch (multimedia control module) | Switch | Description |
| Volume dial | Press: To switch audio mute on and off. Turn: Adjust the volume. The volume increases by turning the dial clockwise, and decreases by turning it counter clockwise. |
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| Home button | Displays the home screen (main). | |
| Audio button | Displays the audio screen. | |
| NAV button | Displays the navigation screen. (with navigation). Displays the compass screen. (without navigation). |
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| Favorites button | Displays the favorites screen. Long-press to store particular items (radio station, contacts, destination) in Favorites. |
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| Return button | Return to previous screen. |
Knob operation:
| Commander switch (multimedia control module) | Knob | Description |
| Tilt (forward/back, left/right) | Moves the selection area on the radio display screen. The selection area can be tilted in the lateral direction for left/right, and the longitudinal direction for forward/back. | |
| Rotation | Moves the selection area on the radio display screen. The selection area moves according to the rotation direction. | |
| Pressing down of the commander knob | Switches to the selected menu screen. Launches the selected menu. |
There are three function buttons in front of the commander switch and one button on the left and right sides, for a total of five buttons of appropriate size, laid out in a circular configuration. This arrangement enables a comfortable and stable grip with five fingers of one hand, and each button can be easily pushed with a steady pressure.
The button at the center of the three buttons located above the rotary switch is the "Home" button. This button raised slightly above the others so that it can be distinguished by touch from the "Audio" button on the left and "Navigation" button on the right. Also, the "Back" button and "Favorites" button to the left and right of the rotary switch are designed to match the positions of the thumb and little finger.
Depending on the results of the research, the number of buttons also conforms with the ideal number (5-9) which, being an easy number of items to remember, contributes to shorter operating times.
Operation signal reception from commander switch
- When the commander switch is operated, the ETM detects (1) the commander switch operation.
- The ETM sends (2) the display signal (LVDS signal) to the radio display based on the detected commander switch operation. In addition, it sends (2) a control signal to the related units.
Using the Touch Screen
For safety reasons, touch panel operation is disabled when the vehicle speed is about 9 km/h (6 mph) or higher.
Basic operation:
| Operation | Screen | Description |
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| Scrolling |
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| Dragging |
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| Touch the left arrow icon | Return to previous screen. | |
| Touch the Home icon | Displays the home screen (main). |
Operation signal reception from radio display
- When the radio display is operated, the radio display detects (1) the touch position.
- The radio display sends (2) a touch position signal (LVDS signal) to the ETM based on the detected touch position. The LVDS displays the electrical properties of the signal using low-voltage differential signaling. LVDS is a digital, wired transmission technology for the short range which adopts a differential interface having the characteristics of low voltage and low power consumption.
- The ETM sends (3) the control signal to the related units based on the received touch position signal.
Using Voice Recognition
Basic operation:
| Part | Description |
| Voice recognition enable | Press talk-button. |
| Ending voice recognition | Press and hold the talk-button. Say: [Beep] "Cancel" Perform the touch panel operation or commander switch operation. |
| Voice recognition help | Say: [Beep] "Tutorial" or "Help" |
| Returning to previous operation | Say: [Beep] "Go Back" |
| Cancel | Say: [Beep] "Cancel" |
| For additional information, please refer to the radio owner handbook. | |
List of Available Operations
| Function | Using the Radio Display *1 | Using the Commander | Using Voice Recognition | |
| Applications | Fuel economy monitor | X | X | X *2 |
| Maintenance monitor | X | X | ||
| Warning guide | X | X | ||
| Entertainment | AM/FM radio | X | X | X |
| Aha application (Aha™ Radio) | X | X | X | |
| Stitcher™ | X | X | X | |
| Bluetooth® | X | X | X | |
| USB audio | X | X | X | |
| AUX audio | X | X | X | |
| Communication | Hands Free Telephone | X | X | X |
| Text messages (SMS) | X | X | X | |
| Navigation | Maps and route guidance | X | X | X |
| Settings | AD-Disp (Active driving display) |
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| Display | X | X | ||
| Safety | X | X | ||
| Sound | X | X | ||
| Clock | X | X | ||
| Vehicle | X | X | ||
| Devices | X | X | ||
| System | X | X | ||
| *1: For safety reasons, touch panel operation is disabled when the vehicle speed is about 9 km/h (6 mph) or higher. | ||||
| *2: "Application" or "Setting" can be selected by voice recognition function, but an individual screen cannot be selected by voice recognition function. | ||||
Available functions using Bluetooth® communication:
| Part | Hands Free Telephone | Text Messages | Bluetooth® Audio | Aha™ | Stitcher™ |
| Phone and Audio | X | X | X | X | X |
| Phone only | X | X | - | - | - |
| Audio only | - | - | X | X | X |
The type of connection can be changed from the "Bluetooth®" setting menu by selecting the name of the device to which the operator would like to change. However, even if "Phone only" or "Audio only" is selected before the ignition switch is turned OFF, the ETM automatically links the device as "Phone and Audio" the next time the ignition switch is turned to ON. It is not a system malfunction.
Radio Display
The radio display (1) displays vehicle information and entertainment system information. This display has a touch screen LCD, and when the screen is touched (Touch and Tap, Slide, or Swipe), it sends touch position information to the ETM as Low-Voltage Differential Signal (LVDS)*1 signals. The radio display also receives the LVDS inputs from the ETM to display images.
Function
| Function | Description |
| Applications | Information concerning fuel economy, maintenance, and warnings can be verified. |
| Entertainment | AM/FM/SDAR radio broadcast, Internet radio (Aha™ Radio / Stitcher™), and Media source can be listened to. |
| Communication | Hands free phone and text message SMS can be used. |
| Navigation | Navigation information such as the current position and route guidance to destination is displayed on the screen. |
| Settings | The various settings (display, sound, and others) can be changed. |
The LVDS Standard*1
LVDS indicates the electrical characteristics of the signal. LVDS transmits information as the difference between the voltages on a pair of wires.
It has a high speed digital interface (Data rate from hundreds to a few thousand Mbit/s) featuring low voltage, low power consumption, and noise reduction.
The communication between the ETM and the radio display uses the High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) protocol. The HDCP system or protocol is an anti-piracy protection protocol that prevents unauthorized reproduction of the content.
When the ETM receives a warning display signal from the ECU (PCM, TCM, and others) via CAN, it sends the warning display signal (LVDS signal) to the radio display to display the warning guidance. Display method of the warning guidance varies depending on the emergency level.
Internet Radio
Aha™ Radio is an application that can be accessed easily by personalizing various internet content such as internet radio and podcasts. "Feeds from friends" can be checked in conjunction with Facebook or Twitter. Local restaurant and coffee shops can be searched using the Location Based Service, and by obtaining traffic information in real time, the user's travel is supported. The service content provided by Aha™ differs depending on the country in which the user resides. The service content provided by Aha™ Radio varies depending on the country in which the user resides. For detailed information regarding Aha™ radio, go to http://www.aharadio.com/ .
Stitcher™ radio is an application that streams internet radio and podcasts on demand. Desired content can be registered to the user's likes, and by giving a Thumbs-up or down, recommended content is automatically selected. For detailed information regarding Stitcher™ radio, go to https://stitcher.com/ .
For additional information, please refer to the radio owner handbook.
Navigation Screen
| (1) With navigation system | (2) Without navigation system |
Navigation information, such as the current position and route guidance to the destination, is displayed on this screen. The compass is shown on the radio display when the SD card (containing Map data) is not inserted in the SD card slot (for example: in a vehicle without navigation system).
Make sure that the lock tab of the SD card (genuine parts) is in the unlocked position when inserting the SD card into its slot. If the SD card tab is in the locked position, the Navigation function is disabled and show the compass screen in the radio display.
The starting point is when the mileage of the vehicle based on the GPS is 100 km (62 miles) or more after inserting the SD card. Once the mileage of the vehicle is 100 km (62 miles) or more, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) information will be written to the SD card. Therefore, the SD card cannot be used for a vehicle with a different VIN.
Never transfer an SD card to a vehicle with a different VIN. If the SD card is inserted to vehicle "B" after initially inserting SD card to vehicle "A" (GPS mileage: less than 100 km/62 miles), the vehicle "B" VIN will be written in the SD card immediately. The SD card cannot be used for vehicle "A" any more.
Entertainment Telematic Module (ETM) - Master Connectivity Control Module
The ETM (1) is installed centrally inside the dashboard and controls the entire system, such as communication between mobile devices and Bluetooth®, and sending/receiving video/audio signals from entertainment system units. The Bluetooth® driver and aerial are built into the ETM. The ETM software can be updated using an USB flash memory when a new version of the software is available.
Function
| Function | Description |
| Bluetooth® communication | Perform communication between Bluetooth® enabled mobile devices, such as a Smartphone. |
| Operation signal reception | Control the units related to the entertainment system based on the operation signals which are sent in conjunction with the user operations. |
| LVDS signal conversion | Converts signals sent from the units related to the entertainment system to a LVDS signal and displays each type of information in the radio display. |
| Audio transmission signal | Transmits the audio signal received from Bluetooth® enabled devices and USB devices to the RRN. The ETM receives audio signals from the voice recognition microphone and executes the commands. |
| Fuel economy monitor | Receive the calculated average fuel consumption information from the instrument panel via CAN. The average fuel consumption of the current drive cycle is calculated by the ETM based on the fuel injection amount and travel distance signal sent from the PCM. This information is displayed as fuel economy monitor in the radio display. |
| Navigation | Perform map display and route guidance based on the map data received from the GPS signal and the SD card slot hub. The turn-by-turn function displays the travel direction of the route guidance in the active driving display. The turn-by-turn operates when all of the following conditions have been met:
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The ETM uses the integrated Bluetooth® driver and aerial to establish communication between Bluetooth® enabled mobile devices, such as a smartphones. The communication range of a Bluetooth® equipped device is about 10 meters (32 feet). To establish Bluetooth® communication, it is necessary to pair the Bluetooth® enabled mobile device with the ETM.
A maximum of seven devices including hands free mobile phones and Bluetooth® audio devices can be programmed to one vehicle. It is possible to use 1 function for each Bluetooth® enabled device.
The profile indicates the wireless communication standard. Wireless communication is not possible if the profile of the Bluetooth® enabled devices differ from that of the ETM. In addition, depending on the profile version corresponding functions differ.
- Advance Audio Distribution Profile 1.0/1.2 (A2DP): A2DP is a profile for transmitting high quality audio data through Bluetooth® devices and wireless transmission technologies.
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Audio/Video Remote Control Profile Ver. 1.0/1.3/1.4 (AVRCP): AVRCP is a profile that provides a standard interface to control television and audio devices. The function differs depending on the version.
Radio Receiver Node
The RRN controls the audio signal from the entertainment system related parts.
Function
| Function | Description |
| Tuner switching | Controls the tuner built into the RRN based on the control signal sent from the ETM via the CAN data bus. |
| Audio signal output | Outputs the audio signal sent from the ETM, media hub and auxiliary jack to the speakers. |
| Auto Level Control (ALC) (without Bose®) | Receives the vehicle speed signal sent from the ETM and automatically adjusts the volume and audio quality according to the vehicle speed and compensates for the passengers' sense of a lack of audio volume which occurs as a result of external noise while driving. |
| Road noise correction system (AudioPilot®2) (with Bose®) | The volume of the parts of the music covered by noise is corrected by the audio amplifier based on the passenger compartment noise measured by the AudioPilot®2 microphone and the vehicle speed signal sent from the ETM via the local CAN data bus. |
Auxiliary Jack / USB Port / SD Card Slot Hub
Function
| Function | Description |
| Auxiliary jack | Output audio signals from external devices connected to the auxiliary jack. |
| USB port | Output audio signal from USB device (MP3/WMV/ACC) or portable audio device (iPod/iPhone, Walkman, and others) by connecting to the USB port. Charge mobile device battery by connecting the USB port. |
| SD card slot | By inserting SD card, the navigation function is activated. |
| SD card | Contains Map data for navigation system. Never transfer an SD card to a vehicle with a different VIN. |
Make sure that the lock tab of the SD card (genuine parts) is in the unlocked position when inserting the SD card into its slot. If the SD card tab is in the locked position, the Navigation function is disabled and show the compass screen in the radio display.
The starting point is when the mileage of the vehicle based on the GPS is 100 km (62 miles) or more after inserting the SD card. Once the mileage of the vehicle is 100 km (62 miles) or more, VIN information will be written to the SD card. Therefore, the SD card cannot be used for a vehicle with a different VIN.
Never transfer an SD card to a vehicle with a different VIN. If the SD card is inserted to vehicle "B" after initially inserting SD card to vehicle "A" (GPS mileage: less than 100 km/62 miles), the vehicle "B" VIN will be written to the SD card immediately. The SD card cannot be used for vehicle "A" any more.
Remote Radio Switch Controls
The remote radio switch controls consist of a volume adjustment (+) or (-) switch, cue/automatic band selector (up) or (down) switch, INFO button, up switch, down switch, TALK button, PICK-UP button, and HANG-UP button.
The control operation signals related to the audio system, hands free telephone and voice recognition are sent to the ETM, and those related to the INFO button are sent to the Radio Frequency Hub (RFH) Module.
| Button Name | Operation |
| Volume adjustment switch (3 - volume down / 5 - volume up) | Audio volume can be adjusted. |
| Automatic band selector switches (6 - Band Forward / 8 - Band backward) | Selection of radio band are possible. |
| INFO button (7) | Resets the average vehicle speed and average fuel economy of the trip computer information. |
| Up/down switch (6 and 8 when in INFO MENU) | Changes the trip computer information display mode on the instrument panel. |
| TALK button (4) | Launches the voice recognition function. |
| Pick-up button (2) | Receives a phone call. |
| Hang-up button (1) | Hangs up a phone call. |
The new ETM does not store any vehicle specification information. When the ignition is turned ON after the ETM has been replaced, the ETM reads the vehicle specification information sent via CAN from the instrument panel using an automatic configuration function, and stores it in memory.
The Bluetooth® pairing information stored in the previous ETM cannot be written to a new ETM. Therefore, the Bluetooth® pairing information will be cancelled if the ETM is replaced. Before replacing the ETM, explain to the customer that the Bluetooth® pairing must be reset.
The following is a list of items that will be reset to the factory settings after an ETM software update, ETM replacement, factory reset, or battery replacement. Be aware that parts of the vehicle data effectively reset may differ from the information below, depending on future ETM software updates.
| Menu | Part | ETM Software Update / Replacement | Factory Reset | Battery Replacement |
| Trip computer (instrument panel) | Average fuel economy | - | - | X |
| Average vehicle speed | ||||
| Fuel economy monitor | Average fuel economy | - | - | X |
| Average fuel economy History | X | X | X | |
| Setting | Show screen at ignition OFF | X | X | - |
| Sync average and trip A | X | X | X | |
| Maintenance | Scheduled maintenance | X | X | - |
| Tire rotation | ||||
| Oil change | ||||
| Communication settings | Email / SMS notifications | |||
| Incoming call | ||||
| Auto download call history | ||||
| Auto download contacts | ||||
| Auto download text message | ||||
| Auto download Email | X | X | - | |
| Ringtone | ||||
| Telephone volume | ||||
| Voice Recognition (VR) and ringtone | ||||
| Contacts display order | ||||
| Preset message | ||||
| Favorites | Audio | |||
| Communication | X | X | - | |
| Navigation |
SYSTEM OPERATION - FUNCTION SPECIFIC
Operation signal reception from voice recognition function:
- When the talk button on the steering switch is pressed, the ETM detects (1) the steering switch operation.
- When the ETM detects the steering switch operation, it sends (2) a guidance audio signal to the RRN.
- The RRN sends (3) the guidance audio signal to the speakers and the speakers output (3) the guidance audio.
- The voice recognition-use microphone converts the words (voice commands) produced by the user after the guidance audio output to an audio signal and sends it to the ETM.
- The ETM sends (5) the control signal to the related parts based on the audio signal received from the voice recognition microphone.
AM/FM radio audio function
- When the ETM receives the operation signal/detects the switch operation, it sends (1) the control signal to the RRN.
- When the RRN receives the control signal, it switches (2) the tuner inside the RRN to radio mode and initiates reception of radio broadcasts.
- The RRN detects the radio broadcast selected by the user using the tuner in the RRN based on the electrical signal received (3) from the rod antenna The audio signal of the detected radio broadcast is sent (3) to the speakers. In addition, the frequency of the detected radio broadcast is sent to the ETM.
- The ETM converts the radio broadcast received from the RRN to a LVDS signal and sends (4) the LVDS signal to the radio display.
- The speakers output (5) the audio based on the audio signal sent from the RRN. In addition, the radio display indicates (5) radio information based on the LVDS signal.
Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS) function
- When the ETM receives the operation signal/detects the switch operation, it sends (1) the control signal to the RRN.
- When the RRN receives (2) the control signal, it starts RBDS reception.
- The rod antenna sends the received (3) RBDS information (electrical signal) to the RRN.
- The RRN sends text information to the ETM based on the received RBDS information. In addition, it sends (4) the audio signal to the speakers.
- The ETM converts the received (5) text information to a LVDS signal and sends it to the radio display.
- The radio display (6) indicates the RBDS information based on the received LVDS signal. In addition, the speakers output (6) the audio based on the received audio signal.
RBDS - Traffic Message Channel (TMC) function
- The rod antenna converts the radio waves to an electric signal and sends (1) it to the RRN.
- When RBDS data from the electric signal is detected, the RRN converts information such as radio station name and song information to a RS485 signal and sends (2) the converted RS485 signal to the ETM. RS485 corresponds to a linear, multi-drop configuration with bi-directional transmission, which is one of the possible types of serial communication standards, having a maximum transmission speed of 10 Mbps.
- The ETM converts the text information received (3) from the RRN to a LVDS signal and sends the LVDS signal to the radio display.
- Based on the received LVDS signal, the radio display indicates (4) traffic information such as the location and distance of traffic jam.
HD radio function
- When the ETM receives the operation signal/detects the switch operation, is sends (1) the control signal to the RRN.
- When the RRN receives the control signal, it switches (2) the tuner in the RRN to radio mode and initiates reception of the radio broadcast.
- The RRN detects the radio broadcast of the radio station selected by the user using the tuner in the RRN based on the electrical signal received (3) from the rod antenna. The audio signal of the detected radio broadcast is sent to the speakers. In addition, the detected radio broadcast logo or album is converted to a RS485 signal and the signal is sent (3) to the ETM.
- The ETM converts the RS485 signal from the RRN to a LVDS signal and sends (4) the LVDS signal to the radio display.
- The speakers output the audio based on the audio signal received (5) from the RRN. In addition, the radio display indicates (5) HD radio information based on the LVDS signal.
SiriusXM satellite radio function
- When the ETM receives the operation signal/detects the switch operation, it sends (1) the control signal to the RRN.
- When the RRN receives the control signal, it switches (2) the tuner inside the RRN to SiriusXM satellite radio mode and initiates reception of radio broadcasts.
- The RRN detects the radio broadcast selected by the user using the tuner in the RRN based on the electrical signal received (3) from the SiriusXM satellite radio antenna. The audio signal of the detected radio broadcast is sent to the speakers. In addition, the detected radio broadcast information is sent (3) to the ETM.
- The ETM converts the radio broadcast information received from the RRN to a LVDS signal and sends (4) the LVDS signal to the radio display.
- The speakers output (5) the audio based on the audio signal received from the RRN. In addition, the radio display indicates (5) SiriusXM satellite radio information based on the LVDS signal.
Aha™ radio/Pandora®/Stitcher™ radio function
- When the ETM receives the operation signal/detects the switch operation, it sends (1) the control signal to the RRN and a mobile device such as a Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phone or a Smartphone.
- When the mobile device such as a Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phone or a Smartphone receives the control signal, it receives the Aha™radio/Pandora®/Stitcher™ radio and sends (2) the digital data to the ETM.
- The ETM converts the received video signal of the digital data to a LVDS signal and sends (3) the LVDS signal to the radio display. In addition, it sends (3) the audio signal to the RRN.
- The radio display indicates (4) the radio information based on the LVDS signal received from the ETM. In addition, the RRN sends (4) the received audio signal to the speakers. The speakers output (4) the audio based on the received audio signal.
AUX function
- When the ETM receives the operation signal/detects the switch operation, it sends (1) the control signal to the RRN.
- The RRN sends (2) the received (2) audio signal to the speakers and the speakers output (2) the audio based on the received audio signal.
USB audio function
- When the ETM receives the operation signal/detects the switch operation, it sends (1) the control signal to the RRN.
- The auxiliary jack/USB port/SD card slot hub sends (2) the digital data (audio signal/music information such as album name or artist name) of the USB device/iPod connected to the USB port to the ETM.
- The ETM transmits (3) the received audio signal to the RRN, converts music information to a LVDS signal, and sends (3) it to the radio display.
- The radio display indicates (4) the music information based on the LVDS signal received from the ETM. In addition, the RRN sends (4) the received audio signal to the speakers and the speakers output (4) the audio based on the received audio signal.
Bluetooth® audio function
- When the ETM receives the operation signal/detects the switch operation, it sends (1) the control signal to the RRN and a mobile device such as a Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phone or a Smartphone.
- When the mobile device such as a Smartphone or a Bluetooth®-enabled device receives the control signal, the digital data is sent (2) to the ETM.
- The ETM converts the video signal of the digital data to a LVDS signal and sends (3) it to the radio display. In addition, it sends (3) the audio signal to the RRN.
- The RRN sends (4) the received audio signal to the speakers.
- In addition, the radio display indicates (5) Bluetooth® audio information based on the LVDS signal. In addition, the speakers output (5) the audio based on the received audio signal.
Gracenote updating function
- The auxiliary jack/USB port/SD card slot hub sends (1) the Gracenote update information on the USB device.
- The ETM verifies the Gracenote update information received from the auxiliary jack/USB port/SD card slot hub and performs (2) the update.
Communication Functions
SMS function
- When the ETM receives the operation signal/detects the switch operation, is sends (1) a control signal to a mobile device such as a Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phone or a Smartphone.
- When the mobile device such as a Smartphone or a Bluetooth®-enabled device receives the control signal, the digital data is sent (2) to the ETM.
- The ETM converts the video signal of the digital data to a LVDS signal and sends (3) the LVDS signal to the radio display.
- The radio display indicates the SMS information based on the received LVDS signal.
Bluetooth® (Hands Free) function (incoming calls)
- When an incoming call is received, a mobile device such as a Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phone or a Smartphone sends (1) the incoming call signal to the ETM.
- When the ETM receives the incoming call signal, it sends (2) the incoming call pop-up screen display signal (LVDS signal) to the radio display.
- When the radio display receives the incoming call pop-up screen display signal (LVDS signal), it displays (3) the incoming call pop-up screen.
- If the pick-up button on the steering switch is pressed while the incoming call pop-up screen is displayed, the ETM detects (4) the steering switch operation.
- When the ETM detects the steering switch operation, it sends (5) the call answer signal to a mobile device such as a Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phone or a Smartphone, and the call is initiated.
- The mobile device, such as a Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phone or a Smartphone, sends (6) the received audio signal to the ETM, and the signal is output (6) from the speakers via the RRN.
- The voice recognition-use microphone sends the send audio signal of the user to the ETM, and the ETM sends (7) the received send audio signal to a mobile device such as a Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phone or a Smartphone.
When the call initiates, the incoming call pop-up screen switches to the call screen.
Bluetooth® (Hands Free) function (outgoing calls)
- When the talk button on the steering switch is pressed, the ETM detects (1) the steering switch operation.
- When the ETM detects the steering switch operation, it sends (2) a guidance audio signal to the RRN.
- The RRN sends (3) the guidance audio signal to the speakers and the speakers output (3) the guidance audio.
- The voice recognition-use microphone converts the words (voice commands) produced by the user after the guidance audio output to an audio signal and sends it to the ETM.
- When the ETM receives the audio signal from the voice recognition-use microphone, it sends (5) an outgoing call signal to a mobile device such as a Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phone or a Smartphone, and the call is initiated.
- The mobile device, such as a Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phone or a Smartphone, sends (6) the received audio signal to the ETM, and the signal is output (6) from the speakers via the RRN.
- The voice recognition-use microphone sends the send audio signal of the user to the ETM, and the ETM sends (7) the received send audio signal to a mobile device such as a Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phone or a Smartphone.
Mobile 911 function (Auto outgoing call performed)
- When an accident occurs under specified conditions, the SAS control module sends a fuel cut request signal to the ETM.
- When the ETM receives the fuel cut request signal from the SAS control module, it sends the guidance audio signal to the RRN. In addition, it sends the Mobile 911 screen display signal (LVDS signal) to the radio display.
- The RRN sends the guidance audio signal to the speakers and the speakers output the guidance audio. In addition, the radio display displays the Mobile 911 screen.
- The ETM executes the 10 second timer after the guidance audio output.
- After 10 seconds have elapsed on the timer, the ETM sends an outgoing call signal to a mobile device such as a Bluetooth® enabled mobile phone or a Smartphone.
- When the mobile device, such as a Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phone or a Smartphone, receives the outgoing call signal, it calls the PSAP (Public Safety Answering Point).
- After connecting to the PSAP (Public Safety Answering Point), the ETM outputs the vehicle position information from the vehicle speakers and initiates the call.
Mobile 911 function (Auto outgoing call canceled)
- When the SAS control module operates the air bags, a fuel cut request signal is sent to the ETM.
- When the ETM receives the fuel cut request signal from the SAS control module, it sends the guidance audio signal to the RRN. In addition, it sends the Mobile 911 screen display signal (LVDS signal) to the radio display.
- The RRN sends the guidance audio signal to the speakers and the speakers output the guidance audio. In addition, the radio display displays the Mobile 911 screen.
- The ETM executes the 10 second timer after the guidance audio output.
- If the Cancel Call to 911 operator is selected on the radio display/Hang-up button on the steering switch is pressed while the timer executes the 10 second timer, the radio display/steering switch sends a cancel signal to the ETM.
- When the ETM receives the cancel signal, it stops the 10 second timer and cancels the auto outgoing call to the PSAP (Public Safety Answering Point).
Navigation Function
Map display, route guidance
- When the ETM receives the operation signal/detects the switch operation, it sends (1) the control signal to the RRN.
- The ETM reads (2) the map information of the SD card inserted in the auxiliary jack/USB port/SD card slot hub. In addition, reception of the position information from the GPS antenna is initiated.
- The ETM sends (3) the navigation screen display signal (LVDS signal) to the radio display based on the SD card map information and the position information from the GPS antenna.
- The radio display displays (4) the navigation screen based on the received navigation screen display signal (LVDS signal).
- The ETM detects (5) the route to the destination set by the user and sends (5) the guidance audio signal to the RRN after deciding the route.
- The RRN sends (6) the guidance audio signal to the speakers and the speakers output (6) the guidance audio.
Setting Function
Bluetooth® pairing
- When the ETM receives the operation signal/detects the switch operation, it transmits a search signal to a Bluetooth® enabled device near the ETM and sends (1) the Bluetooth®-device search screen signal to the radio display.
- The Bluetooth®-enabled device near the ETM sends (2) a Bluetooth® device signal to the ETM. In addition, the radio display displays (2) the Bluetooth® device search screen.
- The ETM programs (3) the Bluetooth®-enabled device information based on the Bluetooth® device signal.
In the following cases, Bluetooth® pairing is canceled.
- Eight (maximum of seven) Bluetooth® devices have been programmed
- Bluetooth® device signal is not received during period of 180 seconds
- Cancel is selected during Bluetooth® device search screen display
System/screen/clock settings
- When the ACU receives the operation signal/detects (1) the switch operation, it changes (1) each function setting based on the information from the user operations.
Sound setting (sound quality setting/volume setting)
- When an operation signal is received/switch operation is detected (1), the ETM sends (1) a sound setting information signal to the RRN based on the information from the user operations.
- The RRN changes (2) the setting value for each function based on the received sound setting information signal.
Personalization feature setting
- When an operation signal is received/switch operation is detected (1), the ETM sends (1) a personalization operation signal to the related units based on the personalization setting information set by the user.
- The related unit changes (2) each function setting based on the personalization operation signal.
On-Board Diagnostics
The entertainment system has an on-board diagnostic function and diagnostic assist function to facilitate system diagnosis. For On-Board Diagnostics, Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .