2012 VOLVO C30 USB

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247 Audio system controls
VOLUME dial
AM/FM – select a radio band
MODE – select a sound source
TUNING dial
SOUND button
Navigation controls/menu selections
VolumeUse the volume dial (1) or the buttons in the
steering wheel keypad to adjust the volume
level. The volume level is also adjusted auto-matically according to the vehicle's speed, see
page 251 for more information on this func-
tion.
Selecting a sound source
Press AM/FM (2) repeatedly to toggle
between FM1, FM2, and AM.

Press MODE (3) repeatedly to toggle
between the CD player and the external
sound source AUX, USB, the optional Sir-
ius satellite radio or BT
1.
The currently selected sound source will be
shown in the display.
Daytime/twilight displayIn daylight the information in the center console
screen is displayed against a light background.
In darkness it is displayed against a dark back-
ground.
Steering wheel keypad
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Steering wheel keypad
The four buttons on the steering wheel keypad
can also be used to control the audio system.
These buttons can be used to adjust volume,
shift between preset stations and change CD
tracks. Press one of the two left-hand buttons
briefly to change to the next/previous preset
radio station, or to go to the next/previous track
on a CD. Press and hold down these buttons
to search within a track on a CD.
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USB/AUX connector
Connectors in the center console
AUX socket
USB connector
An auxiliary device, such as an iPodŸ
2, MP3
player or a USB flash drive can be connected
to the audio system via the connectors in the
center console storage compartment. A stand-
ard cable from an iPodŸ or MP3 player can be
routed under the cover to the connector(s) in
the storage compartment.If the device is being charged through a 12-volt
socket while it is connected to the AUX or port,
sound quality may be impaired.
A sound source must be chosen, depending on
the device that has been connected:
1.
Use MODE to select
iPod or USB. The textConnect device will be displayed.
2. Connect the device to the connector in the
center console storage compartment (see
the illustration).
The text
LOADING will be displayed while the
system loads the files (folder structure) on the
device. This may take a short time.
When information about the files (the folder
structure) on the device has been loaded, the
resulting list includes information on the artist,
genre and song title.
To navigate in the folder structure, press
ENTER and scroll up and down the folders
using the arrow buttons (on the audio system
control panel or on the steering wheel keypad).
Press the right arrow button to select a folder.
Press the left arrow button to go up a level in
the folder structure. Press ENTER to go down
a level in the folder structure.
Tracks can be selected in two ways:
Turn the Tuning knob (no. 4 in the illustra-
tion on page 252) clockwise or counter-
clockwise.

Use the right or left arrow keys on the nav-
igation control (no. 5 in the illustration on
page 252) to select the desired track. The
arrow keys on the steering wheel keypad
can also be used in the same way.
NOTE
•The system supports a number of
iPodŸ models produced in 2005 or later.
•In order to help avoid damage to the
USB socket, it will be switched off if
there is a short circuit or if the con-
nected device uses too much current
(which can happen if the device does
not comply with the USB standard). The
USB socket will reactivate the next time
the ignition is switched on if the problem
no longer exists. If the problem persists,
contact a trained and authorized Volvo
service technician.
USB flash driveTo simplify the use of a USB flash drive, it is
advisable to only store music files on the drive.
It will take considerably longer for the system
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to index the files on the drive if it contains any-
thing other than compatible music files.
NOTE
•The system supports removable media
that uses the USB 2.0 standard and the
FAT32 file system. It can index up to
1,000 folders and a maximum of 254
sub-folders/files for each folder. How-
ever, the highest folder level can sup-
port up to 1,000 sub-folders/files.
•When using a longer type of USB
device, connecting it with a USB
adapter cable will help reduce mechan-
ical wear on the USB socket and on the
device.
MP3 playerMany MP3 players have a file indexing system
that is not supported by the vehicle's audio
system. In order to use an MP3 player, the sys-
tem must be set to USB Removable device/
Mass Storage Device.
iPodŸ
An iPodŸ receives current and its battery is
charged through the connecting cord. How-
ever, if the iPod's battery is completely
drained, it should be recharged before the
iPodŸ is connected to the audio system.
NOTE
When an iPodŸ is used as a sound source,
the vehicle's audio system has a menu
structure similar to the one in the iPod
Ÿ. See
the iPod's manual for detailed information.
For further information, refer to the accessory
manual USB/iPodŸ Music Interface.
Adjusting volume for an external deviceThe volume of an external device may be dif-
ferent from the volume of the internal sound
sources such as the CD player or the radio. It
the external device's volume is too high, the
quality of the sound may be impaired. To help
prevent this, adjust the external device's input
volume as follows:
1. While playing the radio or a CD, lower the
audio volume to about one-quarter.
2.
Switch to
AUX mode on the audio system
by pressing the MODE button.
3. Connect the headphone output from your
music player to the AUX input using a cable
with a stereo 3.5 mm miniplug at both
ends.
4. Set your music player's headphone vol-
ume to three-quarters using the player's
volume controls.5.
Press MENU on the audio system, and
navigate to
AUX input volume.
6. Turn the volume knob to raise or lower the
AUX input volume until you hear music at
a comfortable level.
7. If there is distortion, lower your music play-
er's headphone volume until the distortion
goes away.
8. Finally, exit the menu and adjust the audio
volume to a comfortable level.
BluetoothŸ streaming audio (BT)The vehicle's audio system is equipped with
BluetoothŸ, which makes it possible to play
streaming audio files from a BluetoothŸ device
such as a cell phone or personal digital assis-
tant (PDA). Navigation and control of the device
can be done through the vehicle's center con-
sole control panel or the steering wheel key-
pad. On certain external devices, it is also pos-
sible to change tracks from the device itself.
In order to listen streaming audio, BT must be
selected as a sound source (see page 247) and
a Bluetooth
Ÿ device must be connected
(paired) with the audio system. See page 264
for more information.

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263 FM1/FM2 menu
1. Radio text
2. Audio settings…
AM menu
1. Audio settings…
CD menu
For normal music CDs
1. Random
2. Disc text
3. Audio settings…
CD menu
For CDs containing files in MP3 format
1. Playlist
2. Random…
3. Disc text
4. Audio settings…
AUX menu
1. AUX input volume…
2. Audio settings…
USB menu
1. Playlist
2. Random…
3. Track information
4. Audio settings…

12 Index
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288
1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets.......................................... 63
A
A/C (air conditioning)................................. 92
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 159
Accessory installation warning.................. 15
Adaptive brake lights............................... 158
Airbags
front...................................................... 24
inflatable curtain................................... 33
side impact........................................... 31
Airbag system............................................ 24
Air conditioning.......................................... 92
Air distribution table................................. 102
Air vents..................................................... 94
Alarm system........................................... 137
turning off sensors.............................. 138
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 159
Approach lighting...................................... 84
Audio files................................................ 260Audio system
audio functions................................... 247
automatic sound control..................... 251
AUX port............................................. 248
Bluetooth streaming audio................. 249
compact disc care.............................. 261
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II............... 250
equalizer............................................. 251
HD digital radio................................... 254
menu settings..................................... 263
radio functions.................................... 252
selecting a sound source.................... 247
Sirius satellite radio............................256
sound settings.................................... 250
steering wheel keypad........................ 247
storing radio stations.......................... 252
USB/iPodŸ connector........................ 248
Auto-dim rearview mirror........................... 78
Autolock..................................................... 83
Automatic locking retractor....................... 39
Automatic sound control.........................251
Automatic transmission........................... 155
kickdown............................................ 156
oil........................................................ 277
shiftlock override................................ 157
Automatic transmission - Geartronic....... 156AUX port.................................................. 248
Axle weight......................................187, 275
B
Backrest, rear seat, folding...................... 118
Bass......................................................... 250
Battery
maintenance....................................... 226
remote key, replacing......................... 128
specifications...................................... 282
warning symbols................................. 226
Battery – replacing................................... 227
Black box................................................... 13
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 169
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 264
Booster cushion
accessory............................................. 46
Brake fluid........................................ 224, 277
Brake lights........................................ 66, 158
Brake system
anti-lock brakes (ABS)........................ 159
Brake pad inspection.......................... 158
emergency brake assistance.............. 160