2010 Abarth Punto Evo Owner handbook (in English)

INTRODUCTION
This chapter describes the variants regarding the
operation of the CD player only: as far as the operation
of the radio is concerned, refer to the description in the
“Functions and Adjustments” chapter.
CD PLAYER
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CD PLAYER SELECTION
To activate the CD player built into the equipment,
proceed as follows:
❒load a CD with the equipment switched on: the first
track will start to play;
or
❒if a CD has already been loaded, turn on the car
radio and then briefly press the CD button to select
the “CD” function mode: the last track listened to
will start to play.
It is advisable to use original CDs to ensure optimal
playback. If CD-R/RWs are used, we recommend using
good quality media that are burned at the slowest speed
possible.
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CD LOADING/EJECTION
To load the CD, insert it gently into the slot to activate
the motorised loading system, which will position it
correctly.
The CD can be loaded with radio off and the ignition key
turned to MAR: in this case the radio will remain off.
When the radio is turned on, the last source listened to
before being switched off will be activated.
When a CD is inserted the display will show the symbol
“CD-IN” and the text “CD Reading”. They will remain
displayed for the whole time required for the radio to
read the CD. When this time has elapsed the radio
automatically starts playing the first track.
Press the ˚button (EJECT) with the radio on to activate
the motorised ejection of the CD. After ejection, the last
audio source listened to before playing the CD will be
heard.
If the CD is not removed from the radio, it will
automatically be reloaded about 20 seconds later and the
Tuner mode will be tuned into (Radio).
The CD cannot be ejected if the radio is off.
If the ejected CD is reloaded without having removed it
completely from the slot, the radio will not switch to the
CD source.
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Possible error messages
If the loaded CD cannot be read (e.g. a CD ROM has
been inserted or the CD is inserted the wrong way
round or there is reading error) the display shows the
text “CD Disc error”.
The CD will then be ejected and the audio source
activated before the CD mode selection will be heard.
With external audio source on (“TA”, “ALARM” and
“Phone”) the CD which cannot be read will not be
ejected until these functions are terminated. At the end,
with the CD mode activated, the display will show the
text “CD Disc error” for a few seconds and then the
CD will be ejected.
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DISPLAY INFORMATION
When the CD player is in operation, information
appears on the display with the following meanings:
❒“CD Track 5”: indicates the CD track number;
❒“03:42”: indicates the time elapsed since the start of
the track (if the relevant Menu function is activated).
TRACK SELECTION (forward/backward)
Briefly press the ¯button to play the previous CD track
and the ˙button to play the next track. The tracks are
selected cyclically: the first track is selected after the last
track and vice versa.
If the track has been played for more than 3 seconds,
pressing the ¯button will cause the track to be started
again from the beginning. In this case, if you want to play
the previous track, press the button twice in succession.FAST FORWARD/REWIND THROUGH
TRACKS
Keep the button ˙pressed down to fast forward the
selected track and keep the button ¯pressed down to
fast rewind the track. The fast forward/rewind will stop
once the button is released.
PAUSE FUNCTION
To pause the CD player, press the button MUTE. The
text “CD Pause” appears on the display.
To resume listening to the track, press the button MUTE
again.
If another audio source is selected, the pause function is
deactivated.
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RADIO
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MP3 CD PLAYER
INTRODUCTION
This chapter only describes the variants regarding the
operation of the CD MP3 player: as far as the operation
of the radio is concerned, refer to the description in
chapters “Radio” and “MP3 CD Player”.
NOTE MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.
MP3 MODE
In addition to playing regular audio CDs, the radio is also
able to play CD-ROMs on which audio files have been
recorded using the MP3 compression format. The radio
functions as described in the “CD Player” chapter when
an ordinary audio CD is inserted.
The use of good quality media burned at the slowest
possible speeds is recommended for optimum quality.
The files on an MP3 CD are structured in folders that
create lists of all the folders containing MP3 tracks
(folders or subfolders are all displayed on the same
level); the folders that do not contain MP3 tracks cannot
be selected.The specifications and operating conditions for playing
MP3 files are the following:
❒the CD-ROMs used should be mastered in
accordance with the ISO 9660 standard;
❒the music files should have the extension “.mp3”: files
with a different extension will not be reproduced;
❒The sampling frequencies that can be reproduced are:
44.1 kHz, stereo (from 96 to 320 kbit/s) – 22.05 kHz,
mono or stereo (from 32 to 80 kbit/s);
❒tracks with a variable bit-rate can be reproduced.
IMPORTANT The track names must not include the
following characters: spaces, ‘ (apostrophes), ( and )
(open and close brackets). During the mastering of a
MP3 CD, make sure that the names of the files do not
contain these characters; if not, the radio will not be able
to play the tracks involved.
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SELECTING MP3 SESSIONS ON HYBRID
DISCS
If a hybrid disc is inserted (Mixed Mode, Enhanced, CD-
Extra) also containing MP3 files, the radio automatically
starts playing the audio session. It is possible to move to
the MP3 session whilst playing by keeping the MEDIA
button pressed for more than 2 seconds.
IMPORTANT When the function is activated the radio
may take a few seconds to start playing. Whilst checking
the disc the display will show “CD READING”. If no
MP3 files are detected, the radio will resume playing the
audio session from the point where it was interrupted.DISPLAY INFORMATION
ID3-TAG INFORMATION DISPLAY
In addition to the information relating to the time
elapsed, folder name and file name, the radio is also
capable of displaying ID3-TAG information relating to
Title track, Artist and Author.
The name of the MP3 folder shown on the display
corresponds to the name with which the folder was
stored on the CD, followed by an asterisk.
Example of a complete MP3 folder name: BEST OF*.
When ID3-TAG data is chosen to be displayed (Title,
Artist, Album) that has not been recorded for the track
played, the information will be replaced by that relating
to the name of the file.
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SELECTION OF NEXT/PREVIOUS FOLDER
Press the button ▲to select the next folder or the
button ▼to select the previous folder. The display will
show the number and the name of the folder (e.g. “DIR
2 XXXXXX”).
XXXXXX: name of the folder (the display will only show
the first 8 characters).
The folders are selected cyclically: the first folder is
selected after the last folder and vice versa.
If no other folder/track is selected during the next
2 seconds, the first track contained in the new folder
will be played.
If the last track in the folder at that moment selected is
played, the next folder will be played. STRUCTURE OF THE FOLDERS
The radio with MP3 player:
❒recognises only the folders that contain MP3 format
files;
❒if the MP3 files on a CD-ROM are structured in “sub-
folders”, their structure is compressed to a single
level structure, where the “sub-folders” are taken to
the level of the main folders.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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GENERAL
Sound volume low
The Fader function should be adjusted only to the values
“F” (front) to prevent a reduction in radio output power
and the cancellation of the volume if the Fader level
adjustment is equal to R+9.
Source cannot be selected.
Nothing has been loaded. Load the CD or the MP3 CD
to be listened to.
CD PLAYER
The CD does not play.
The CD is dirty. Clean the CD.
The CD is scratched. Try using another CD.
The CD cannot be loaded.
A CD is already loaded. Press the button ˚
and
remove the CD.MP3 FILE READING
Tracks skip during MP3file playback
The CD is scratched or dirty. Clean the CD, referring to
the description in the paragraph “CD” in the chapter
“PRESENTATION”.
The duration of the MP3 tracks is not shown
correctly
In some cases (due to the recording mode) the duration
of the MP3 tracks may be displayed incorrectly.
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ARRANGEMENTS FOR DEALING WITH THE VEHICLE AT THE END OF ITS LIFE
FGA has been committed for many years to safeguarding the environment through the constant improvement of its
production processes and manufacturing products that are increasingly compatible with the ecosystem. To assure
customers of the best possible service in terms of respecting environmental laws and in response to European
Directive 2000/53/EC governing vehicles at the end of their life, FGA is offering their customers the opportunity of
handing over their vehicle* at the end of its life without incurring any additional costs.
The European Directive sets out that when the vehicle is handed over the last keeper or owner should not incur
any expenses as a result of its market value. In particular, in almost all European Union countries, until 1st January
2007, vehicles registered after 1st July 2002 will be collected free of charge, whilst from 2007 collection will be free
of charge irrespective of the year of registration as long as the vehicle contains its basic components (in particular,
the engine and bodywork) and has no additional waste.
To hand your vehicle over at the end of its life without extra cost, contact an FGA Dealership or authorised
collection and scrapping centres. These centres have been carefully chosen to offer high quality service for the
collection, treatment and recycling of vehicles at their end of life, respecting the surrounding environment.
You can find further information on these collection and scrapping centres either from an Abarth Dealership or by
calling the freephone number 00800 22278400 or on the Fiat website.
* Vehicle for transporting passengers with a maximum of nine seats with a total permitted weight of 3.5 t
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