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Safety information Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate Highway properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. Precautions Use only in a 12-volt DC negative-ground electrical system. Disconnect the vehicle’s negative battery terminal while mounting and connecting the unit. When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one with an identical amperage rating.
Contents Warranty information 6 Getting started 6 Front panel controls 7 Using your Highway 7 Removing and fitting the detachable front Imagination Technologies Limited makes no representation or warranties with respect to the content of this document and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
Getting started Front panel controls VOL SEL TOP 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 6 Press to eject disc. Power/Mute Toggle the audio source Sound effect setting RADIO mode (FM only): - Preset scan - Auto store (long press) DAB mode – Autotune Unlock the front panel. Display switch - Adjust system setup (long press) Band switch: - RADIO mode – FM1 > FM2 > FM3 > MW - DAB mode – D1 > D2 > D3 - BLUETOOTH mode – Dial / Answer call Adjust volume level / Confirm (press) INT RPT 10.
Using your Highway Removing and fitting the detachable front panel Listening to digital radio To help improve security, Highway has a detachable front panel so you can take it with you whenever you leave your car. Note: To prevent damage, place the front panel in the protective case whenever you remove the front panel from the head unit. Press DAB once, or Source repeatedly until ‘DAB’ is displayed on the screen.
Listening to FM or MW radio Press SOURCE repeatedly until ‘TUNER’ is displayed on the screen. Changing FM or MW stations Manual tuning Press the or or lower station. buttons to tune in to a higher Seek tuning or buttons to seek to Press and hold the the next or previous radio station that has a strong signal. Note: To stop seek tuning, repeat the steps above or press any other button that has a radio function.
Listening to a CD or USB drive Inserting a USB drive Highway can play audio CDs and MP3 and WMA files that are stored on a CD or USB drive. Note: Highway cannot play AAC files stored on a CD or USB drive. When connecting a USB device, the unit will read the files automatically. Loading a CD Insert a CD into the centre of the CD SLOT with the label facing upwards. The CD will play automatically after it has been loaded. Notes: • Never insert foreign objects into the CD SLOT.
Listening to the first track on a CD or USB drive Highway features a function called Top that allows you to listen to the first track on the CD that is currently playing. To listen to the first track on the CD that is currently playing, press and hold the 1 button (1 sec.). Note: If you are listening to an MP3/WMA file, pressing the 1 button will play the first track on the CD or USB drive.
Notes about listening to WMA/MP3 files Logical format (File system): Disabling DRM (Digital Rights Management) 1. W hen writing MP3/WMA files to a CD-R disc or CD-RW disc, please select either “ISO9660 level 1, 2 or Joliet” or Apple ISO as the writing software format. Normal playback might not be possible if the disc is recorded in any other format. Highway will not play any WMA files if they are DRM (Digital Rights Management) enabled.
Listening to iPod or iPhone content Searching for content on your iPod/ Connecting an iPod and iPhone Connect an iPod or iPhone* to the USB connector. After connecting an iPod/iPhone, you will be able to control all playback functions and view all the information about the track’s stored on your iPod/ iPhone using Highway’s controls. Listening to audio from an iPod or iPhone You can listen to audio from any music or videos stored on your iPod. To listen to audio from your iPod: 1.
Using your iPod/iPhone to select tracks on your Highway Highway allows you to use your iPod/iPhone to select the tracks that are playing on Highway. This function is known as simple control (S-CTRL). This setting is disabled by default. To enable your iPod/iPhone to select tracks on Highway: 1. Press and hold the DISP button to enter system setup. 2. Press or button to scroll to ‘S-CTRL’. 3. Turn and press the VOLUME dial to turn S-CTRL ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’.
Using Bluetooth Highway’s Bluetooth feature allows you to use Highway’s microphone and your car’s built in audio system to make handsfree phone calls. Once connected, you can also use Highway’s display to retrieve contact details and view information about incoming, outgoing and missed phone calls. If your mobile phone is capable of storing audio files, you can also use Bluetooth to stream any music stored on your phone to Highway.
Viewing your call history You can view your recent call history on Highway to retrieve information about calls that you recently Dialled, Missed, or Received. To view your call history: 1. Press the MENU / button: 2. Turn and press the VOLUME dial on the front panel to select ‘DIALLED CALL’, ‘MISSED CALL’ or ‘RECEIVED CALL’. 3. Press the VOLUME dial to view the selected call history contacts. 4.
Setup options Digital radio options DAB ANT This function is used to specify the type of antenna you are connecting to Highway. The available options are ‘ACTIVE’ and ‘PASSIVE’. See page 20 for more information. DAB LBND You can use this function to specify whether or not Highway can tune in to radio stations that broadcast on L-band. Turn and press the VOLUME dial to toggle the L-band function ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’.
PTY (Programme Type) You can use the PTY (Programme Type) function to search for radio broadcasts that match a certain genre. In Europe there are thirty one predefined programme type genres. * Some countries do not currently broadcast PTY information. * In the TA standby mode, a TP station has priority over a PTY broadcast station. To use the PTY function to search for a particular type of radio broadcast: 1. Press the MENU / button. 2.
DIMMER: ON/OFF Turn and press the VOLUME dial to toggle the DIMMER setting ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’. ON: The display brightness is dimmed. OFF: Disables the dimmer setting so that the LCD brightness is set to the maximum level. BEEP: ON/OFF Turn and press the VOLUME dial to toggle the beep sound that is made when pressing a button ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’. 12/24H Turn and press the VOLUME dial to change the time format to either ‘12HOURS’ or ‘24HOURS’.
Appendix Electrical connections Wiring Diagram Front Right Line-out (Red) Front Left Line-out (White) DAB ANTENNA FM/MW ANTENNA MICROPHONE Rear Right Line-out (Red) SUB OUT Rear Left Line-out (White) SUB OUT 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 B 2 A 2 Telemute 19
Installation guide Installation notes Preparing to install Highway Highway can be installed in any dashboard that has an opening matching the dimensions shown in the diagram below. The dashboard needs to be 4.75mm - 5.56mm thick in order to be able to support Highway. Note: Always insert the mounting sleeve into the dashboard before fitting the head unit. Installing a digital radio antenna Highway is designed to work with an active digital radio antenna.
1 Installing the microphone You will need to install the included microphone to make handsfree phone calls using Highway and your mobile phone. Note: Do not install Highway’s microphone in noisy areas within your vehicle, such as near air vents. 1. Loosen any trim panels. 2. Use the supplied clip to attach the microphone to the sun visor above the driving position (A). 3.
Removing the Highway head unit 1. Power off Highway. 2. Remove the detachable panel as described on page 7. 3. Remove the outer trim frame. 4. Insert the L-key removal tools into the slots on the front of Highway until they lock (as shown in the diagram below). 5. Pull out Highway and disconnect all cables.
Troubleshooting The following checklist can help you solve any problems that you might encounter when using Highway. Before checking this list, check the connections and follow all the instructions in this user guide. Do not use Highway if you see smoke or if there is a burning smell as this can cause a fire or electric shock. If this occurs stop using Highway immediately and contact your reseller. Problem General Highway will not switch on. Possible cause Solution Car ignition is not on.
Specifications General Power supply: Maximum power output: Continuous power output: Suitable speaker impedance: Pre-Amp output voltage: Fuse: Dimensions(WxHxD): Weight: Aux-in: FM Stereo Radio 12V DC (11V-16V) Test voltage 14.4V, negative ground 55W x4 channels 20W x4 channels (4 ,10% T.H.D.) 4-8 ohm 2.0V (CD play mode: 1KHz, 0 dB, 10 K 15A 178x50x166mm 1.
Pure Warranty Statement for Australia This statement replaces any reference to warranty which may be contained elsewhere within this manual. What do you need to do now? Option 1: You can register your purchase on-line at https://www.pure.com/au/register/register.asp Option 2: Or you can do nothing other than keep your proof of purchase as evidence of your purchase date. This proof of purchase would need to be presented if warranty service was ever required.
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