NHTSA ID Number: 10065757
Manufacturer Communication Number: FB678US
TSB/Document Date: 2016-05-19
Summary
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Technical Support Guide
Subaru
SD Card Navigation System
2013-14 Legacy / Outback
May 2013
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Technical Support Guide
Subaru SD Card Navigation System
2013-14 Legacy / Outback
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Contents
1. Introduction of Subaru SD Card Navigation System
- Outline of Subaru SD Card Navigation System ........................
- Hardware !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
- Screen Layout !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..!!!!!
- Software !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
- Audio Function .!..!!!!...!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
- Navigation Function !...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..
- Other Function !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..!!!!...
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2. Troubleshooting
- System Diagram !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..
- Terminal of Navigation system !!!!!!!!!!!!!..
- Specification of Line Diagram !!!!!!!!!!.!!!...
- No power !.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
- No sound (All modes) !!!.!!!!!!!!!...!!!!.
- No sound (AM/FM)!!!!.!!!!...!!!!!..!!!!.
- No sound (Satellite radio) !!..!..!!!!!!!!.!!!.
- No sound (CD) !!!!!.!!!!!!!!!!...!!!!.
- No sound (USB) !!!...!!!!!!!!!!!.!!!!..
- No sound (iPod) !!!!!!!!...!!!!!!.!!!!..
- CD skip !!!!!!!!!!!!.!!!!!!..!!!!..
- CD won’t play correctly !!!!!!!!..!!!!!...!!.
- Sound is discomforting !!!!!!!!!!!!!..!!!.
- No illumination !!!!!!!!.!!!!!!!...!!!!.
- No display !!!!!!.!!!!!!!!!!!..!!!!.
- Current GPS position does not move !..!!!!!.!..!!.
- Bluetooth does not work !!!!!!!..!!!!!!!.!.
- Rear View Camera won’t display !!!.!!!!!!!!!.
- Aha Radio !!!.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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3. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Navigation !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
- Bluetooth Hands-free !!!!!!!!!!!!!.!!!!.
- Audio / Visual !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..!!!!..
- Others !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..!!!!..
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4. Glossary
- [A] - [M] !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.!!!!. 122
- [N] - [S] !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.!!!!.. 123
- [U] - [number] !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..!!!!.. 124
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1. Introduction of Subaru SD Card Navigation System
Outline of Subaru SD Card Navigation System
Applicable Models
Vehicle
Country
ID
SUBARU No.
USA
FB678US
86271AJ67A
CANADA
FB778US
86271AJ77A
USA
FE688US
86271AJ68A
CANADA
FE788US
86271AJ78A
USA
FE688US
86271AJ80A
13MY Legacy / Outback
w/ H/K Amp
SD Part No.
Map Ver.
86283AJ67A
2011 Q3
13MY Legacy / Outback
w/ Aha Radio, w/ H/K Amp
86283AJ68A
14MY Legacy / Outback
w/ Aha Radio, w/ H/K Amp
86283AJ66A
CANADA
FE788US
86271AJ90A
USA
FE699US
86271AJ81A
14MY Legacy / Outback
w/ Aha Radio
2012 Q3
86283AJ69A
86283AJ67A
Head Unit and SD Card Combination
2011 Q3
Please verify that the correct SD card is inserted in every head unit.
SAMPLE
SD card must be returned with any exchange unit core..
Product Overview
Basic
function
Navi
Navi media
Display
Voice recognition
SD (4GB)
7-inch WVGA
Yes
Junction view
Voice recognition
Traffic information
Motorway information
Yes
Yes
XM
Yes
Satellite radio
HD radio
USB audio / video
iPod control
XM
*Yes
Yes
Yes
Steering SW
Rear view camera
Bluetooth
Read out SMS / Email
Yes
Yes (if applicable)
Yes
Yes
*HD Radio service available in
USA only (as of May 2013)
Audio
Other
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Summary of Features
13-14MY Legacy / Outback
Display
7-inch WVGA
Deck
Single CD
Satellite radio
XM
iPod/iPhone control
Yes
USB Audio/Video
Yes
AV
HD Radio
Yes *1
Aha Radio
Yes *2
SD Picture
Yes
SMS/Email read out
Yes
Voice recognition
Yes (English, Spanish, French)
Motorway service information
Yes
Green route search
Yes
3D Junction display
Yes
Navi
Traffic information
Yes (XM-Traffic)
Voice recognition (VR)
Yes (English, Spanish, French)
Map Web download
Yes
Other Rear view camera
Yes (if applicable)
*1 HD Radio service available in USA only (as of May 2013)
*2 Aha Radio is not available for 86271AJ67A and 86271AJ77A
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1. Introduction of Subaru SD Card Navigation System
Hardware
TUNE/TRACK knob
INFO button
Rotate to select a radio
station, track, or file.
Press to display the
information screen.
AUDIO button
MAP button
EJECT button
Press to eject
the DISC.
Press to display
the navigation screen.
CD slot
Press to display the audio
DISP button
Press to display the picture
quality adjustment screen.
Preset buttons
POWER button
VOL knob
Press: Audio Power ON or OFF
Rotate: Adjust the volume
SD memory card slot
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Screen Layout
Audio Source
Selector
Basic Control of
Audio Function
Control of
Navigation Function
Split Screen
[AUDIO]
Changing the screens can be
done by touching the icon on
the screen.
Full Map Screen
[MAP]
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Full Audio Screen
1. Introduction of Subaru SD Card Navigation System
Software
The main functions of the system include:
(1) Audio
(2) Navigation
(3) Information
(1) Audio function
In addition to radio and CDs, the system can also play
back sources such as iPods, iPhones, USB and Bluetooth
Audio devices. (Aha Radio if equipped)
Sound quality can also be adjusted using the operation
screen.
Audio Source Selector
(2) Navigation function
Apart from the easy-to-view screen guides, other features
offered include detailed location information displays, a variety of adjustable guide maps, and simple route change
functions
Navigation Menu Button
(3) Information function
In addition to display settings, other settings such as
and wallpapers are also available.
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Audio Function
HD radio, XM, Aha
Integrated HD Radio, XM and Aha
Aha Radio
XM Traffic Information
HD Radio, XM Tuner Control
Smartphone with Data
service is required for
Aha functions.
Aha Radio is not available for 86271AJ67A
and 86271AJ77A.
HD Radio service available in USA only
(as of May 2013)
XM is paid service and subscription is required
Voice Recognition
Operate Navigation and Audio by voice commands
Microphone
Talk back from vehicle speaker
“Voice command please”
Voice recognition button
Voice
Control
function
Change audio
source
Audio
control
Destination
search
Hands-free
dial
iPod select
songs
USB select
folder
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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1. Introduction of Subaru SD Card Navigation System
Audio Function
Movie
Max data size: 8GB
Class: USB mass storage class
*Compressed video file is supported for USB only.
Max picture resolution size: 720*576 pixel
Max layers of directory: 8 layers
Max number of folders (overall): 3000
Max number of files (overall): 9999
Audio Format
DivX
WMV
MP4
MP3
WMA
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
*Playback is dependent on the specific version of the file format.
SD Picture
Max data size: 64GB
SD card class: ALL
*Slide show supports SD card only.
*Slide show cannot be displayed while Navi Mode is active
*Some SD Cards functions above may not be supported
based on SD Card manufacturer specifications.
Format: JPEG
Max picture data size: 10MB
Max layers of directory: 8 layers
Max number of files (overall): 500
4 slideshow effects
Automatic resizing
Setting as Opening screen
The picture slide show will stop once start driving
and the last picture will be displayed on the screen.
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