2014 Citroen C3 audio

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The MP3 format, an abbreviation of MPEG 1.2 & 2.5 audio Layer 3,
is an audio compression standard which permits the recording of
several tens of music files on a single disc.
In order to be able to play a recorded CDR or CDRW, when
recording, the ISO 9660 level 1.2 or Joliet file format is
recommended.
If the disc is recorded in another format, it may not be played
correctly.
It is recommended that the same recording format 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 format is
recommended.
The audio system will only play files with the extension ".mp3" with
a sampling rate of 22.05 KHz or 44.1 KHz. No other type of file
(.wma, .mp4, .m3u...) can be played.
It is advisable to restrict file names to 20 characters without using
special characters (e.g. " ? ; ù) to avoid any playing or displaying
problems.
MP3 CD
Information and advice
AUDIO
Empty Cds are not recognised and may damage the system.
Insert an MP3 compilation in the player
.
The audio equipment searches for all of the music tracks, which
may take anything between a few seconds and several tens of
seconds, before play begins.
MP3 CD
Playing an MP3 compilation
On a single disc, the CD player can read up to 255 MP3 files
spread over 8 folder levels. However, it is advisable to keep to
a limit of two levels to reduce the access time before the CD is
played.
While the CD is being played, the folder structure is not followed.
All of the files are displayed on a single level.
To play a disc which has already
been inserted, press the S
o URCE
button several times in succession
and select C
d .
Press one of the buttons to select a
folder on the C
d .
Press the LIST REFRESH button to display the list of directories of
the MP3 compilation. Press and hold one of the buttons for
fast forward or backward play. Press one of the buttons to select a
track on the C
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USB PLAYER
The system puts together playlists (temporary memory) created
over a period which depends on the capacity of the USB device.
The other sources are available during this time.
The playlists are updated each time the ignition is switched off or
each time a USb memory stick is connected.
When connecting for the first time, the classification suggested
is by folder. When you reconnect, the classification selected
previously is retained. Connect the memory stick to the port, directly or
using a lead. If the audio equipment is switched
on, the US
b source is detected as soon as it
is connected. Play begins automatically after a
delay which depends on the capacity of the USB
memory stick.
The file formats supported are .mp3 (mpeg1
layer 3 only) and .wma (standard 9 only,
128 kbits/sec compression).
Certain playlist formats are supported (.m3u, ...)
o
n reconnection of the previous memory stick
used, play is resumed automatically with the last
track played.
This unit consists of a US
b
port and an auxiliary
Jack socket*. The audio files are transmitted
from a portable device - digital player or a US
b

memory stick - to your
a

udio system and heard
via the vehicle's speakers.
US
b
memory stick or
a

pple
® player of
generation 5 or later:
-

Give preference to multimedia US
b memory
sticks (in general formatted F
aT

32 File
a

llocation Table),
-

the

a
pple
® player lead is essential,
-

navigation through the file database is also
possible by means of the steering mounted
controls.
Using the USB BOX
Connecting a USB memory stick
o

ther
a
pple
® players of earlier generations and
players using the MTP protocol*:
-

play via Jack-Jack lead only (not supplied),
-


navigation through the file database is from
the portable device. *

d epending on vehicle.

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Using the USB PORT
Press LIST briefly to display the
previously selected classification.
n
avigate through the list using the left/
right and up/down buttons.
Confirm the selection by pressing OK. The lists available are Artist, Genre and Playlist (as defined in
the
a pple
® player).
Selection and n avigation are described in steps 1 to 4 above.
d

o not connect a hard disk or US b connection device other
than audio equipment to the US
b port. This could damage your
installation. Connecting an Apple
® player via the USB port
Press one of these buttons to gain
access to the previous / next track on
the classification list currently being
played.
Press and hold one of the buttons for
fast forward or backward play.
Press one of these buttons to
gain access to the previous / next
Genre, Folder,
a

rtist or Playlist on
the classification list currently being
played.
Press and hold LIST to display the
different classifications.
Select by Folder /
a

rtist / Genre / Playlist,
press OK to select the classification
required, then press OK again to confirm.
-

by Folder: all folders containing audio
files recognised on the peripheral
device.
-


by a

rtist: all of the artist names
defined in the ID3 Tags, classified in
alphabetical order.
-
by Genre: all of the genres defined in
the
I
d
3 Tags.
-

by Playlist: in accordance with the
playlists recorded on the US

b
device.
USB PLAYER

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The display and control is via the portable device.
First adjust the volume of your portable device.
Then adjust the volume of your audio
system.
Using the auxiliary input (AUX) Adjusting the volume of the auxiliary
source
JACK socket or USB port (according to vehicle)
USB PLAYER
Do not connect a device to both the JACK socket and the USB
port at the same time.
Connect the portable device (MP3
player…) to the JACK socket or to
the US
b port, using a suitable cable
(not supplied).
Press the S
o URCE button several
times in succession and select
a

UX.
The auxiliary input, JACK or USB, allows the connection of a
portable device (MP3 player...).

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BLUETOOTH FUNCTIONS
For safety reasons and because they require prolonged attention
on the part of the driver, the operations for pairing of the b luetooth
mobile telephone with the Bluetooth hands-free system of your
audio equipment must be carried out with the vehicle stationary
and the ignition on.
Press the ME
n U button.
A window is displayed with a message that a search is in progress.
a
ctivate the telephone's b luetooth function
and ensure that it is "visible to all" (telephone
configuration).
In the menu, select:
-
b luetooth telephone function -
a

udio
-

Bluetooth configuration
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Perform a
b luetooth search The services offered depend on the network, the SIM card and the
compatibility of the
b luetooth equipment used.
Consult your telephone's manual and your operator to find out which
services are available to you.
Bluetooth telephoneScreen C
The TELEPHONE menu permits access to the following functions
in particular:
d irectory*, Call list, Pairing management.
The first 4 telephones recognised are displayed in this window.
a virtual keypad is displayed in the screen:


enter a code with at least 4 digits.
Confirm by pressing OK.
a message that the pairing has been successful appears in the
screen. Select the telephone to be connected from the list.

o nly one
telephone can be connected at a time.
a message is displayed in the screen of the
telephone chosen.

To accept the pairing, enter the
same code on the telephone, then confirm with OK.
The automatic connection authorised is only active after the
telephone has been configured.
The directory and the call list can be accessed after the
synchronisation period.
(Available according to model and version)
* If your telephone is fully compatible.
If pairing fails, the number of attempts is not limited.
Go to www.citroen.co.uk for more information (compatibility, more
help, ...).
Pairing a telephone / First connection

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Receiving a call
a
n incoming call is announced by a ring and a superimposed
display in the vehicle's screen.
Select the YES tab on the display
using the buttons and confirm by
pressing
ok .
Press this button to accept the call. Making a call
From the b luetooth telephone function
a
udio menu, select Manage
the telephone call then Call, Call list or
d irectory.
Press this button for more than two seconds for
access to your directory, then navigate with the
thumb wheel.
o

r
To dial a number, use your telephone's keypad,
with the vehicle stationary.
BLUETOOTH FUNCTIONS
The system accesses the telephone's contacts directory, depending
on compatibility, and while the Bluetooth connection with it is
maintained.
With certain telephones connected by
b luetooth you can send a
contact to the directory of the audio system.
Contacts imported in this way are saved in a permanent directory
visible to all, whatever the telephone connected.
The menu for the directory is not accessible if it is empty.

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Initiate the pairing between the telephone and
the vehicle. This pairing can be initiated from
the vehicle's telephone function menu or via the
telephone's keypad. Refer to the steps in "Pairing
a telephone" on the previous pages. d uring the
pairing phase, the vehicle must be stationary with
the key in the ignition.
Select the telephone to be connected from the telephone function
menu.
The audio system connects to a newly paired telephone automatically.
Bluetooth audio streaming*
Wireless transmission of music files on the telephone, played via
the audio equipment. The telephone must be able to manage the
appropriate Bluetooth profiles (Profiles A2DP / AVRCP).
*
d
epending on the compatibility of the telephone.
**

In certain cases, playing of the
Audio files must be initiated from the
keypad.
*** If the telephone supports the function.
a

ctivate the streaming source by
pressing the S
o URCE button**.
The tracks to be played can be
controlled as usual via the buttons on
the audio system control panel and
the steering mounted controls***.
The contextual information can be
displayed on the screen.
d

uring a call, press this button for more than
2 seconds.
Confirm with OK to end the call. Ending a call
BLUETOOTH FUNCTIONS

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SCREEN MENU MAP(S)
Audio functions
alternative frequencies (RdS)
activate / deactivate
FM
preferences
Regional mode (REG) activate / deactivate
Radio-text information (R
d TXT)
activate / deactivate
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2
3
4
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4
3
4
Play modes
a

lbum repeat (RPT)
activate / deactivate
Track random play (R
d M)
activate / deactivate2
3
4
3
4
Trip computer
distance: x miles
Enter distance to destination
d

iagnostics
Alert log
Systems activated or deactivated
State of systems
*
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2
3
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2
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* The settings vary according to vehicle.
Screen CPressing the MEnU button displays: