2012 VOLVO V60 AUX

05 Infotainment system
General information on infotainment
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220* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
General
The infotainment system in your car has one of
the following four levels:
Performance
•5" TV screen TFT
•Steering wheel keypad* without thumb-
wheel
•AM/FM radio
•CD
•AUX input
•6 speakers
•4x20W amplifier
High Performance
•5" TV screen TFT
•Steering wheel keypad* with thumbwheel
•AM/FM radio
•CD
•AUX and USB input (for e.g. iPodŸ)
•BluetoothŸ handsfree/streaming audio
•8 speakers
•4x40W amplifier
High Performance Multimedia
•7" TV screen TFT
•Steering wheel keypad* with thumbwheel
•AM/FM radio
•CD/DVD
•AUX and USB input (for e.g. iPodŸ)
•BluetoothŸ handsfree/streaming audio
•8 speakers
•4x40W amplifier
Premium Sound Multimedia
•7" TV screen TFT
•Steering wheel keypad* with thumbwheel
•AM/FM radio
•CD/DVD
•AUX and USB input (for e.g. iPodŸ)
•BluetoothŸ handsfree/streaming audio
•12 speakers
•5x130W amplifier
Dolby, Pro Logic
Made under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Audyssey MultEQ1
The Audyssey MultEQ system has been used
in the development and tuning of the sound to
ensure a world-class sound experience.
Other
If the Infotainment System is active when the
engine is switched off then it is automatically
activated the next time the key is inserted into
position I or higher, and it continues with the
same source (e.g. radio) as before the engine
was switched off (the driver's door must be
closed on cars with Keyless systems*).
The infotainment system can be used for 15
minutes at a time without the remote control
1Only applies to Premium Sound Multimedia.
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05 Infotainment system
Quick start
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Overview, Infotainment
AUX and USB1 inputs for external audio
sources (e.g. iPodŸ)
Steering wheel keypad*
TV screen. The TV screen is available in
two sizes, 5" (applies to Performance and
High Performance) and 7" (applies to High
Performance Multimedia and Premium
Sound Multimedia). The manual shows the
7" TV screen.
Centre console control panel
Operating the system
Short press starts the system and long
press switches off. Briefly press to mute
the sound (MUTE) or restore the sound if it
had been switched off.
Select a source by pressing one of the but-
tons (e.g. RADIO, MEDIA etc.). Press
repeatedly in order to scroll down among
the options on the TV screen (e.g. FM1),
release and wait a second and the selec-
tion is accepted automatically. Alterna-
tively, it is possible to turn TUNE and con-
firm with OK/MENU.
TUNE - turn to fast-scroll among disc
tracks/folders, radio and TV* stations,
phone contacts* or navigate through
options on the TV screen (e.g. FM1, Disc).
Source buttons
Control panel with buttons for source selection.
RADIO - Select, for example, AM, FM1,
FM2, DAB1*, DAB2*
MEDIA - Select, for example, Disc, USB*,
iPod, AUX, Bluetooth*, TV*.
TEL - BluetoothŸ handsfree*
MY CAR - See page 144.
1USB only applies to High Performance, High Performance Multimedia and Premium Sound Multimedia.
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General infotainment functions
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FAV - store a preset
The FAV button can be used to store functions
that are used frequently so that the function
can be started simply by pressing FAV. You
can select a favourite (e.g.
Equalizer) for each
function as follows:
In RADIO mode:
•AM
•FM1/FM2
•DAB1*/DAB2*
In MEDIA mode:
•DISC
•USB*
•iPod*
•Bluetooth*
•AUX
•TV*
It is also possible to select and store a favourite
for TEL*, MY CAR, CAM* and NAV*. Favour-
ites can also be selected and stored under MY
CAR. For more information on the menu sys-
tem MY CAR, see page 144.
To store a function in the FAV button:
1. Select an infotainment source (e.g.
RADIO, MEDIA etc.).
2.
Select a wavelength or source (
AM, Disc,
etc.).
3.
Press and hold the FAV button until the
"favourites menu" is shown.
4.
Turn TUNE to select an option from the list
and press OK/MENU to save.
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When the source (e.g. RADIO, MEDIA
etc.) is active the stored function is
available by means of a short press on
FAV.
INFO - shows additional information
In some cases there is more information avail-
able (on a radio station, song, artist, etc.) than
can be shown in the TV screen. To see more
information, press the INFO button.
General audio settings
Press SOUND to access the audio settings
menu (Bass, Treble, etc.). Scroll forward with
SOUND or OK/MENU to your selection (e.g.
Treble).
Adjust the setting by turning TUNE and save
the setting with OK/MENU.
Continue pressing SOUND or OK/MENU to
access other options:
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•Surround1 - Can be set to the On/Off posi-
tion. When On is selected, the system
selects the setting for optimal sound repro-
duction. Normally DPLII and
then
appear in the TV screen. If the recording is
made with Dolby Digital technology then
playback will take place with this setting,
then appears in the TV screen.
When Off is selected, 3-channel stereo is
available.
•Bass - Bass level.
•Treble - Treble level.
•Fader – Balance between the front and
rear speakers.
•Balance – Balance between the left and
right-hand speakers.
•DPL II center level3 channel center
level1 - Volume for centre speaker.
•DPL II surround level1, 2 – Level for sur-
round.
Advanced audio settings
Equalizer3
The volume level can be adjusted separately
for different wavelengths.
1.
Press OK/MENU to access
Audio
settings and select Equalizer.
2.
Select wavelength by turning TUNE and
confirm with OK/MENU.
3.
Adjust the volume level by turning TUNE
and confirm with OK/MENU. Continue in
the same way with other wavelengths.
4. When you are finished with the settings,
turn TUNE
OK and confirm by pressing
OK/MENU or EXIT.
For general information on menu navigation
and menu structures, see page 263.
Sound stage1
The sound experience can be optimised for the
driver's seat, both front seats or the rear seat.
If there are passengers in both the front and
rear seats then the option recommended is;
both front seats. The options can be selected
under Audio settings
Sound stage.For general information on menu navigation
and menu structures, see page 263.
Audio volume and automatic volume
control
The audio system compensates for disrupting
noises in the passenger compartment by
increasing the volume in relation to the speed
of the car. The compensation level can be set
to low, medium, high or off. Select the level
under Audio settings
Volume
compensation.
For general information on menu navigation
and menu structures, see page 263.
External audio source audio volumeIf an external audio source (e.g. an MP3 player
or iPodŸ) is connected to the AUX input then
the audio source that is connected can have a
different volume than the audio system's inter-
nal volume (e.g. radio). Correct this by adjust-
ing the volume of the input:
1.
Press the MEDIA button and turn TUNE to
AUX and wait a few seconds or press OK/
MENU.
1Only Premium Sound Multimedia.2Only when Surround is activated.3Not Performance.
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2.
Press OK/MENU and then turn TUNE toAUX input volume. Confirm with OK/
MENU.
3.
Turn TUNE to adjust the volume for the
AUX input.
NOTE
If the external audio source's volume is too
high or too low, the quality of the sound may
deteriorate. The audio quality may also be
impaired if the player is charged while the
infotainment system is in AUX mode. In
which case, avoid charging the player via
the 12 V socket.
Optimum sound reproductionThe audio system is pre-calibrated for opti-
mum sound reproduction by means of digital
signal processing.
This calibration takes into account loudspeak-
ers, amplifiers, passenger compartment
acoustics, listener position etc. for each com-
bination of car model and audio system.
There is a also a dynamic calibration that takes
into account the position of the volume control,
radio reception and vehicle speed.
The controls explained in these operating
instructions, e.g.
Bass, Treble andEqualizer, are only intended for the user to beable to adapt the sound reproduction accord-
ing to personal taste.
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External audio source via AUX/USB* input
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240* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
AUX, USB1 and external audio source
General
Connection points for external audio sources.
An external audio source, e.g. an iPodŸ or MP3
player, can be connected to the audio system
via any of the connections in the centre con-
sole. An audio source connected to the USB
input can then be handled
2 with the car's audio
controls. A device connected via the AUX input
cannot be controlled via the car.
NOTE
If the car is equipped with a steering wheel
keypad* and/or remote control* then in
many cases these can be used instead of
the buttons in the centre console. For a
description of the buttons in the steering
wheel, see page 224. For a description of
the remote control, see page 249.
An iPodŸ or MP3 player with rechargeable bat-
teries is recharged (when the ignition is on or
the engine is running) if the device is plugged
into the USB connection.
To connect the audio source:
1.
Repeatedly press on MEDIA to reach the
desired audio source
USB, iPod or AUX,
release and wait a second or press OK/
MENU.
>
If USB is selected then
Connect USB is
shown in the TV screen.
2. Connect your audio source to one of the
connections in the centre console's stor-
age compartment (see previous illustra-
tion).The text
Reading USB is shown in the TV
screen when the system is loading the storage
media's file structure. Depending on the file
structure and number of files there may be
some delay before loading is finished.
NOTE
The system supports most iPodŸ models
produced in 2005 or later.
NOTE
To prevent damage to the USB connection,
this is shut off if the USB connection is
short-circuited or if a connected USB unit is
taking too much power (this may happen if
the unit connected does not meet the USB
standard). The USB connection is reactiva-
ted automatically the next time the ignition
is turned on, unless the fault persists.
MenusThe menus inMEDIA are controlled from the
centre console and the steering wheel key-
pad*. For general information on menu naviga-
tion and menu structures, see page 263.
1Applies to High Performance, High Performance Multimedia and Premium Sound Multimedia.2Only applies to the media source connected via the USB connection.
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External audio source via AUX/USB* input
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Playback and navigation3
Turn TUNE to access the playlist/folder struc-
ture and navigate in the list/structure. Use OK/
MENU to either confirm selection of subfolder
or start of playback of the selected audio/video
file. Press EXIT to either stop and exit the play-
list or go up (back) in the folder structure. A long
press on EXIT leads to the playlist's root level.
Audio/video files can also be changed by
pressing
/ on the centre console or the
steering wheel keypad*.
Audio files have the symbol
, video files4
have the symbol and folders have the
symbol
.
When playback of a file is complete the play-
back of the other files (of the same type) in that
particular folder continues. Change
5 of folder
takes place automatically when all the files in
the current folder have been played back. The
system automatically detects and changes
setting when a device containing only audio
files or only video files is connected to the USB
port and then it plays back these files. How-
ever, the system does not change setting if a
device containing a mixture of audio and video
files is connected to the USB port, but insteadthe player continues to play back the previous
file type.
Fast forward/reverse3
See page 237.
Scan3
See page 238.
Random3
See page 238.
Search function3
The keypad on the control panel in the centre
console can be used to find a filename in the
current folder.
The search function is accessed either by turn-
ing TUNE (to access the folder structure) or by
pressing one of the letter keys. As a letter or
character in a search string is entered you get
closer to your search target.
Start playback of a file by pressing OK/
MENU.
Repeat folder6
See page 238.
Audio sources
USB memory
To facilitate the use of a USB memory stick,
only store music files on it. It takes a lot longer
for the system to load storage media that con-
tains anything other than compatible music
files.
NOTE
The system supports mobile media compli-
ant with USB 2.0 and the FAT32 file system
and can handle 1000 folders with a maxi-
mum of 254 subfolders/files in every folder.
The top level, which can handle up to 1000
subfolders/files, is an exception to this.
NOTE
When using a longer model USB memory
stick the use of a USB adapter cable is rec-
ommended. This is to avoid mechanical
wear to the USB input and the connected
USB memory stick.
USB hubIt is possible to connect a USB hub to the USB
connection and thereby connect multiple USB
devices simultaneously. Selection of USB
3Only applies to USB and iPodŸ.4Applies to High Performance Multimedia and Premium Sound Multimedia.5If Repeat folder is activated then this does not take place.6Only applies to USB.
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External audio source via AUX/USB* input
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242* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
device is made in USB mode under USB menu
Select USB device.
MP3 playerMany MP3 players have their own file systems
that are not supported by the audio system. For
use in the system, an MP3 player must be set
in
USB Removable device/Mass Storage
Device mode.
iPodŸŸ
An iPodŸ is charged and supplied with power
by the USB connection* via the player's con-
nection cable.
NOTE
The system only supports the playback of
audio files from iPodŸ.
NOTE
When an iPodŸ is used as audio source, the
car's infotainment system has a menu
structure that is similar to the iPod
Ÿ player's
own menu structure.
Compatible file formats via the USB
connection
Audio and video files in the following table are
supported by the system for playback via the
USB connection.
Audio formatmp3, wma, aac,
m4a
Video formatAdivx, avi, asf
AOnly applies to High Performance Multimedia and Premium
Sound Multimedia.
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