2014 Citroen C3 audio

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CD, MP3 CD / USB player
The audio equipment will only play audio files with ".wma, .aac, .flac,.
ogg and.mp3" file extensions and with a bit rate of between 32 Kbps
and 320 k bps.
It also supports V
b R (Variable b it Rate) mode.
No other type of file (.mp4, .m3u...) can be played.
WMA files must be of the standard wma 9 type.
The sampling rates supported are greater than 32
k Hz.
It is advisable to restrict file names to 20 characters, without using of
special characters (e.g.: " " ? ; ù) to avoid any playing and displaying
problems.
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.
If the disc is recorded in another format (udf, ...), it may not be pl\
ayed
correctly.
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 optimum sound quality.
In the particular case of a multi-session CD, the Joliet standard is
recommended. Information and advice
The system supports US b mass storage or iPod
devices via the US
b port (suitable cable not supplied).
If a partitioned US
b memory key is connected to the
system, only the first partition is recognised.
Control of the peripheral device is with the audio
system controls.
The number of tracks is limited to 2000 maximum,
999
tracks per folder.
If the current consumption at the US
b port exceeds
500 m
a
, the system goes into protection mode and
deactivates the port.
o

ther peripherals, not recognised on connection, must
be connected to the auxiliary socket using a Jack cable
(not supplied).
Give preference to multimedia US
b memory sticks (in general
formatted F
aT32 File a

llocation Table).
The system does not support the operation of an
a

pple
® player and
a

US
b
memory stick connected at the same time.
It is recommended that official Apple
® USb cables are used to ensure
correct operation.
MUSIC MEDIA PLAYERS

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Audio streaming
Streaming allows audio files on your telephone to be played via the
vehicle's speakers.
Connect the telephone: see "USING THE TELEPHONE".
Select "Audio" or "All" profile.
If play does not start automatically, it may be necessary to start the
audio playback from the telephone.
Control is from the peripheral device or by using the audio system
buttons.
o

nce connected in streaming mode, the telephone is considered to be
a media source.
It is recommended that you activate "Repeat" on the
b luetooth
peripheral.
MUSIC MEDIA PLAYERS
Connecting APPLE® players
Connect the apple® player to the USb port using a suitable cable
(not

supplied).
Play starts automatically.
Control is via the audio system.
The classifications available are those of the portable device
connected (artists / albums / genres / playlists / audiobooks /
podcasts).
The default classification used is by artist. To modify the classification
used, return to the first level of the menu then select the desired
classification (playlists for example) and confirm to go down through
the menu to the desired track.
The "Shuffle tracks" mode on an iPod
® corresponds to the "Random"
mode on the audio system.
The "Shuffle albums" mode on an iPod
® corresponds to the "Random
all" on the audio system.
"Shuffle tracks" is restored by default on each connection.
The version of software in the audio system may not be compatible
with the generation of your Apple
® player.

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MUSIC MEDIA PLAYERS
Using the auxiliary input (AUX)
JACK/USB audio cable not supplied
Connect the portable device
(MP3, WM
a player…) to the
JACK auxiliary audio socket or
US
b port using a suitable cable.
Press MUSIC to display the "MUSIC"
menu. Select "Activate / Deactivate AUX
input
" and confirm.
First adjust the volume of your portable
device (to a high level). Then adjust the
volume of your audio system.
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isplay and management of the controls are via the portable device.

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AUDIO SETTINGS
They are accessible by the MUSIC
button in the control panel or by a long
press on RADIO according to the source
in use.
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"Equalizer" (choice of 6 musical ambiences)
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"Bass "
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"Treble"
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"Loudness" ( a ctivate/ d eactivate)
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"Distribution " ("Driver", "All passengers")
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"Le-Ri balance" (Left/Right)
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"Fr-Re balance" (Front/Rear)
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"Auto. Volume" depending on road speed ( a ctivate/ d eactivate)The audio settings (
Equalizer, Bass, Treble and Loudness) are
different and independent for each sound source.
The settings for distribution and balance are common to all sources.
The distribution (or spatialisation using the
a

rkamys
© system) of sound
is an audio process that allows the audio quality to be adapted to the
number of listeners in the vehicle.
o
n-board audio: a rkamys
© Sound Staging.
With Sound Staging, the driver and passengers are immersed in an
"audio scene" recreating the natural atmosphere of an auditorium:
truly a part of the scene and its surroundings.
This new sensation is made possible by software in the audio system
which processes the digital signals from the media players (radio,
CD, MP3…) without changing the audio settings. This processing
takes account of the characteristics of the passenger compartment to
produce optimum results.
The
a
rkamys
© software installed in your audio system processes
the digital signal from the media players (radio, C d , MP3, ...) and
recreates a natural musical scene, with harmonious placement of
instruments and voices in the space in front of passengers, level with
the windscreen.

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SCREEN MENU MAP(S)
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
Random on all media
Repetition
Audio settings
Activate / Deactivate AUX
input
"MUSIC" MENU
Change Media
Read mode
Normal
Random
a

ll passengers
Le-Ri balance
Fr-Re balance
Auto. Volume
Update radio list
Bass
Treble
Loudness
Distribution
d

river
1
2
1
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
2Equalizer
"RADIO" MENUChange Waveband
Options
RDS station tracking
Audio settings
none
Classical
Jazz
Rock
T
echno
Vocal
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2
2
2
USB/iPod
AUX CD
Bluetooth streaming
2
2
FM
AM
3activated / deactivated
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The following table groups together the answers to the most frequently asked questions concerning your audio system.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTION ANSWER SOLUTION
The route calculation is
not successful. The guidance criteria may conflict with the current location (exclusion of
toll roads on a toll motorway). Check the guidance criteria on the
n avigation
Menu, "Guidance options"\ "Define calculation
criteria".
I am unable to enter my
post code. The system only accepts post codes of up to 7 characters.
The P
o Is do not appear. The P o Is have not been selected. Select the P
o Is in the list of P o Is.
The risk areas audible
warning does not work. The audible warning is not active.
Activate audible warnings in the Guidance options
menu, "
n avigation - guidance", "Set parameters
for risk areas".
The system does not
suggest a detour around
an incident on the route. The guidance criteria do not take account of TMC messages.
Select the "Traffic info" function in the list of
guidance criteria.
I receive a Risk area alert
which is not on my route.
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ther than guidance, the system announces all Risk areas positioned in a \
cone located in front of the vehicle. It may provide an alert for a Risk\
area
located on nearby or parallel roads. Zoom in on the map to view the exact position of
the Risk area. Select "
o n the route" to no longer
receive alerts other than guidance or to reduce the
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTION ANSWER SOLUTION
Certain traffic jams
along the route are not
indicated in real time.
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n starting, it is several minutes before the system begins to receive th\
e
traffic information. Wait until the traffic information is being received
correctly (display of the traffic information icons on
the map).
The filters are too restrictive. Modify the "Geographic filter" settings.
In certain countries, only major routes (motorways...) are listed for the
traffic information. This phenomenon is normal. The system is
dependent on the traffic information available.
The altitude is not
displayed.
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n starting, the initialisation of the GPS may take up to 3 minutes to
receive more than 4 satellites correctly. Wait until the system has started up completely.
Check that there is a GPS coverage of at least
4
satellites (long press on the SETUP button, then
select "GPS coverage").
Depending on the geographical environment (tunnel...) or the weather ,
the conditions of reception of the GPS signal may vary. This phenomenon is normal. The system
is dependent on the GPS signal reception
conditions.
I am unable to connect
my
b
luetooth telephone. The telephone's Bluetooth function may be switched off or the telephone
may not be visible. -

Check that your telephone's
b luetooth
function is switched on.
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Check in the telephone settings that it is
"visible to all".
The Bluetooth telephone is not compatible with the system. Y

ou can check the compatibility of your telephone
on www.citroen.co.uk (services)
The volume of the
telephone connected
in
b
luetooth mode is
inaudible. The volume depends both on the system and on the telephone.
Increase the volume of the audio system, to
maximum if required, and increase the volume of
the telephone if necessary.
The ambient noise level has an influence on the quality of telephone
communication. Reduce the ambient noise level (close the windows,
reduce the booster fan speed, slow down,
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTION ANSWER SOLUTION
Some contacts are
duplicated in the list. The options for synchronizing contacts are synchronizing the contacts
on the SIM card, the contacts on the telephone, or both. When both
synchronizations are selected, some contacts may be duplicated. Select "
d isplay SIM card contacts" or " d isplay
telephone contacts".
Contacts are not shown
in alphabetical order. Some telephones offer display options.
d epending on the settings
chosen, contacts can be transferred in a specific order. Modify the display setting in the telephone
directory.
The system does not receive SMS
text messages.The bluetooth mode does not permit sending SMS text messages to
the system.
The C
d
is ejected
automatically or is not
played by the player. The CD is inserted upside down, is unplayable, does not contain any
audio data or contains an audio format which the player cannot play
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Check that the C
d is inserted in the player the
right way up.
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Check the condition of the C
d : the C d cannot
be played if it is too damaged.
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Check the content in the case of a recorded
C

d : refer to the information and advice in the
"MUSIC ME
d I a
PL
a
YERS" section.
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The audio system's Cd player does not play dVds.
- Some recorded CDs will not be played by
the audio system because they are not of the
correct quality.
The CD has been recorded in a format that is not compatible with the
player (udf, ...).
The CD is protected by an anti-pirating protection system which is not
recognised by the audio system.
There is a long waiting
period following the insertion
of a C
d or connection of a
US
b memory stick.When a new medium is inserted, the system reads a certain amount of
data (directory, title, artist, etc.). This may take from a few seconds to a
few minutes. This phenomenon is normal.
The C
d
player sound is
poor. The C
d used is scratched or of poor quality. Insert good quality C
d s and store them in suitable
conditions.
The audio equipment settings (bass, treble, ambiences) are unsuitable.\
Set the treble or bass level to 0, without selecting
an ambience.