2013 Alfa Romeo Giulietta ESP

RADIO (TUNER)INTRODUCTIONWhen the radio is switched on, the last function selected before it
was switched off is activated: Radio, CD, CD MP3 or Media Player
(only withBlue&Me™) or AUX (only withBlue&Me™) (for
versions/markets, where provided).
To select the Radio function when another audio source is being
listened to, briefly press the FM AS or AM buttons depending on
the desired band.
Once the Radio mode has been activated, the display will show the
name (RDS stations only) and the frequency of the selected radio
station, the frequency band selected (e.g. FM1) and the preselect
button number (e.g. P1).
FREQUENCY BAND SELECTIONWith the Radio mode active, press the FM AS or AM button briefly
and repeatedly to select the desired reception band.
Each time the button is pressed the following bands are selected
cyclically:
❒By pressing the FM AS button: “FM1”, “FM2” or “FMA”;
❒By pressing the AM button: “MW1, MW2”.
Each band is highlighted by the name in the display. The last
station selected on the respective frequency band will be tuned
into.
The FM band is divided into sections: FM1, FM2 or “FMA”; the
FMA reception band is reserved for broadcasters stored
automatically using the AutoSTore function.PRESET BUTTONSThe buttons numbered from 1 to 6 are used to set the following
preset stations:
❒18 in the FM band (6 in FM1, 6 in FM2, 6 in FMT or “FMA” (on
some versions));
❒12 in the MW band (6 in MW1, 6 in MW2).
To listen to a preset station, select the desired frequency band and
then briefly press the corresponding preset button (from 1 to 6).
By pressing the preset button for more than 2 seconds, the current
station will be stored.
The storing phase is confirmed by an acoustic signal.
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SELECTING MP3 SESSIONS ON HYBRID
DISCSIf 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 switch to the MP3 session whilst
playing by holding the MEDIA button down for more than 2
seconds.
NoteWhen 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 INFORMATIONID3-TAG information display
In addition to the information relating to the time elapsed, the
name of the folder and the name of the file, the radio is also
capable of displaying ID3-TAG information relating to the Track
Title, 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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AUX (only with theBlue&Me™
system)(for versions/markets, where provided)INTRODUCTIONThis section describes the variants regarding the operation of the
AUX source: as far as the operation of the radio is concerned, refer
to the description in the “Functions and Adjustments” section.
AUX MODETo activate the AUX source, press the MEDIA button or the SRC
control on the steering wheel several times until the corresponding
source is displayed.
IMPORTANT
The functions of the device connected to the AUX socket are directly
managed by the device itself; it is not possible to change
track/folder/playlist with radio or steering wheel controls.
Do not leave the cable of your portable player connected to the
AUX socket after disconnection, to avoid possible hiss from the
speakers.
NOTE The AUX socket is not incorporated in the radio. For its
position, refer to theBlue&Me™ Supplement and its Quick
Guide.
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