2009 CITROEN C3 audio

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CD, MP3/WMA CD
INFORMATION AND ADVICE
In order to be able to play a recorded CDR or CDRW, when recording In order to be able to play a recorded CDR or CDRW, when recording it is preferable to select the ISO 9660 level 1, 2 or Joliet standard. it is preferable to select the ISO 9660 level 1, 2 or Joliet standard. If the disc is recorded in another format it may n ot be playbe played correctly. It is recommended that the same recording standard is always used It is recommended that the same recording standard is always used for an individual disc, with as low a speed as possible (4x maximum) for an individual disc, with as low a speed as possible (4x maximum) for optimum sound quality. In the particular case of a multi-session CD, the Joliet standard is In the particular case of a multi-session CD, the Joliet standard is recommended.
The MyWay will only play audio fi les with the exte nsion ".mp3" with The MyWay will only play audio fi les with the extension ".mp3" with a speed of between 8 Kbps and 320 Kbps and the exte nsion ".wma" a speed of between 8 Kbps and 320 Kbps and the extension ".wma" with a speed of between 5 Kbps and 384 Kbps. It also supports the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) mode. No other type of fi le (.mp4, .m3u...) can be played.
The MP3 format, an abbreviation of MPEG 1, 2 & 2.5 Audio Layer 3 The MP3 format, an abbreviation of MPEG 1, 2 & 2.5 Audio Layer 3 and the WMA format, an abbreviation of Windows Medi Media Audio and the property of Microsoft, are audio compression standastandards which permit the recording of several tens of music fi les on a single disc. permit the recording of several tens of music fi les on a single disc.
It is advisable to restrict fi le names to 20 characters, without using of It is advisable to restrict fi le names to 20 characters, without using of special characters (e.g.: " " ? ; ù) to avoid any p laying and displaying special characters (e.g.: " " ? ; ù) to avoid any playing and displaying problems.

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sound quality between the different audio sources (radio, CD...).
Check that the audio settings (Volume, Bass, Treble, Ambience, Loudness) are adapted to the sources listened to. It is advisable to set the AUDIO functions (Bass, Treble, Front-Rear Balance, Left-Right Balance) to the middle position, select the Linear musical ambience and set the loudness correction to the "Active" position in CD mode or to the "Inactive" position in radio mode.
For optimum sound quality, the audio settings (Volume, Bass, Treble, Ambience, Loudness) can be adapted to the different sound sources, which may result in audible differences when changing source (radio, CD...).
The CD is ejected automatically or is not played by the player.
- Check that the CD is inserted in the player the right way up. - Check the condition of the CD: the CD cannot be played if it is too damaged. - Check the content in the case of a recorded CD: consult the advice in the Audio section. - The audio equipment’s CD player does not play DVDs. - Because of their quality level, certain writeable CDs will not be played by the audio system.
The CD is inserted upside down, is unplayable, doe s not contain any audio data or contains an audio format which the player cannot play.
The CD is protected by an anti-pirating protection system which is not recognised by the audio equipment.
The CD player sound is poor. Insert good quality CDs and store them in suitable conditions. The CD used is scratched or of poor quality.
The audio equipment settings (bass, treble, ambien ces) are unsuitable. Set the treble or bass level to 0, without selecting an ambience.
QUESTION SOLUTION ANSWER
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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SOLUTION ANSWER
The quality of reception of the radio station listened to gradually deteriorates or the stored stations do not function (no sound, 87.5 Mhz is displayed...).
The vehicle is too far from the transmitter used by the station listened to or there is no transmitter in the geographical area th rough which the vehicle is travelling.
The environment (hills, buildings, tunnels, baseme nt car parks...) block reception, including in RDS mode.
The aerial is absent or has been damaged (for exam ple when going through a car wash or into an underground car park).
Activate the RDS function to enable the system to check whether there is a more powerful transmitter in the geographical area.
This phenomenon is normal and does not indicate a failure of the audio equipment.
Have the aerial checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Sound cut-outs of 1 to 2 seconds in radio mode.
During this brief sound cut-out, the RDS searches for any frequency permitting better reception of the station. Deactivate the RDS function if the phenomenon is too frequent and always on the same route.
With the engine off, the audio equipment switches off after a few minutes of use.
When the engine is switched off, the audio equipme nt operating time depends on the battery charge. The switch-off is normal: the audio equipment switches to economy mode and switches off to prevent discharging of the vehicle’s battery.
Start the vehicle’s engine to increase the battery charge.
The stored stations do not function (no sound, 87.5 Mhz is displayed...)
An incorrect waveband is selected. Press the BAND AST button to return to the waveband (AM, FM1, FM2, FMAST) on whichthe stations are stored.

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Press the SOURCE button several times in succession and selectthe radio.
Press the BAND AST button to select a waveband: FM1, FM2, FMast, AM.
Briefl y press one of the buttons to carry out an automatic search ofthe radio stations.
Press one of the buttons to carry out a manual search of the radio stations.
Press the LIST REFRESH button to display the list of stations received locally (30 stations maximum). To update this list, press for more than two seconds.
Select ACTIVATE FREQUENCY FOLLOWING (RDS) then press OK. RDS appears on the display.
Select the FM WAVEBAND PREFERENCES function then press OK.
Select AUDIO FUNCTIONS then press OK.
Press the MENU button.
ACTIVATE FREQUENCY FOLLOWING (RDS)
FM WAVEBAND PREFERENCES
The external environment (hills, buildings, tunnels, basement car parks) may block reception, includi ng in RDS mode. This is a normal effect of the way in which radio waves are transmitted and does not indicate any failure of the audio equipment.
RDS
The RDS, if displayed, enables you to continue l istening to the same station by automatic retuning to alternative freque ncies. However, in certain conditions, coverage of an RDS station may not be assured throughout the country as radio stations do not cover 100 % of the territory. This explains the loss of reception of the station during a journey.
RADIO
SELECTING A STATION

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Insert circular compact discs only. Some anti-pirating systems, on original discs or CDs copied using a personal recorder, may cause faults which are no refl ection on the quality of the original player. Without pressing the EJECT button, insert a CD inthe player, play begins automatically.
To play a disc which has already been inserted, press the SOURCE button several times in succession and select CD.
Press one of the buttons to select a track on the CD. Press the LIST REFRESH button to display the list of tracks on the CD. Press and hold one of the buttons for fast forward or backward.
Insert an MP3 compilation in the player. The audio equipment searches for all of the music tracks, which may take anything between a few seconds and several tens of seconds, before play begins.
On a single disc, the CD player can read up to 255 MP3 fi les spread over 8 directory levels. However, it is advisable to keep to a limit of two levels to reduce the access time before the CD is played. While the CD is being played, the directory fl ow chart is not followed. All of the fi les are displayed on a single level.
To play a disc which has already been inserted, press the SOURCE button several times in succession and select CD.
Press one of the buttons to select a track on the CD. Press the LIST REFRESH button to display the list of directories of the MP3 compilation. Press and hold one of the buttons for fast forward or backward play.
CD
PLAYING A CD
MP3 CD
PLAYING AN MP3 COMPILATION

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The MP3 format, an abbreviation of MPEG 1.2 & 2.5 Audio Layer 3, The MP3 format, an abbreviation of MPEG 1.2 & 2.5 Audio Layer 3, is an audio compression standard which permits the recording of is an audio compression standard which permits the recording of several tens of music fi les on a single disc. In order to be able to play a recorded CDR or CDRW, when recording In order to be able to play a recorded CDR or CDRW, when recording it is preferable to select standards ISO 9660 level 1.2 or Joliet. it is preferable to select standards ISO 9660 level 1.2 or Joliet.
If the disc is recorded in another format, it may not be pt be played correctly. It is recommended that the same recording standard is always used It is recommended that the same recording standard is always used for an individual disc, with as low a speed as possible (4x maximum) for an individual disc, with as low a speed as possible (4x maximum) for optimum sound quality. In the particular case of a multi-session CD, the Joliet standard is In the particular case of a multi-session CD, the Joliet standard is recommended.
The audio equipment will only play fi les with the extension ".mp3" The audio equipment will only play fi les with the extension ".mp3" with a sampling rate of 22.05 KHz or 44.1 KHz. No o ther type of fi le with a sampling rate of 22.05 KHz or 44.1 KHz. No other type of fi le (.wma, .mp4, .m3u...) can be played.
It is advisable to restrict fi le names to 20 characters without using It is advisable to restrict fi le names to 20 characters without using special characters (e.g. " " ? ; ù) to avoid any pl aying or displaying special characters (e.g. " " ? ; ù) to avoid any playing or displaying problems.
MP3 CD
INFORMATION AND ADVICE
AUDIO

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The controls are displayed and managed viathe portable equipment.
First adjust the volume of your portable equipment.
Then adjust the volume of your audio equipment.
The auxiliary input, JACK and RCA, permits the con nection of portable equipment (MP3 player...).
Connect the portable equipment (MP3 player…) to the JACK socket or to the audio sockets (white and red, RCA type) using a suitable cable(not supplied).
Press the SOURCE button several times in succession and select AUX.
USING THE AUXILIARY INPUT (AUX)
JACK SOCKET OR RCA SOCKET (according to vehicle)
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME OF
THE AUXILIARY SOURCE
Do not connect a single piece of equipment via the USB port andthe JACK socket at the same time.

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BLUETOOTH FUNCTIONS
For safety reasons and because they require prolonged attention on the part of the driver, the operations for pairing of the Bluetooth mobile telephone with the Bluetooth hands-free syst em of your audio equipment must be carried out with the vehicle stationary andthe ignition on.
Press the MENU button.
A window is displayed with "Searching...".
Activate the telephone’s Bluetooth function.
In the menu, select: - Bluetooth telephone function - Audio - Bluetooth confi guration - Perform a Bluetooth search
The services offered depend on the network, the SIM card and the compatibility of the Bluetooth equipment used. Consult your telephone’s manual and your operator to fi nd out which services are available to you. A list of mobile telephones which offer the best range of services is available from the networ k. Consult a CITROËN dealer. BLUETOOTH TELEPHONE
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The TELEPHONE menu permits access to the following functions in particular: Directory * , Call list, Pairing management.
The fi rst 4 telephones recognised are displayed in this window.
A virtual keypad is displayed on the screen: enter a code with at least 4 digits. Confi rm by pressing OK.
"Pairing of Name_telephone successful" appears on the screen.
Select the telephone to be connected from the list. Only one telephone can be connected at a time.
A message is displayed on the screen of the telephone chosen: to accept the pairing, enter the same code on the telephone, then confi rm by pressing OK. If pairing fails, the number of attempts is not limited.
The automatic connection authorised is only active after the telephone has been confi gured. The directory and the call list can be accessed after the synchronisation period.
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PAIRING A TELEPHONE
The pairing can also be initiated from the telepho ne.
* If your telephone hardware is fully compatible.