2014 Citroen C4 CACTUS audio

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With the engine running, press to mute
the sound.
With the ignition off, press to switch the
system on.
Volume adjustment (each source
is independent, including Traffic
announcements (TA) and navigation
instructions).Selecting the audio source (depending on version):
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"FM" / "AM" / "DAB"* stations.
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"USB" memory stick.
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CD player (located under the right hand front seat)**.
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Jukebox*, after first copying audio files to the internal memory of the touch screen tablet.
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T
elephone connected by Bluetooth* and audio streaming Bluetooth* (stream\
ing).
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Media player connected to the auxiliary socket (jack, cable not supplie\
d).
The screen is of the "resistive" type, it is necessary to press firmly , particularly for "flick" gestures (scrolling through a list, moving the map...).
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simple wipe will not be enough. pressing with more than one finger is not recognised.
The screen can be used when wearing gloves. This technology allows use at all temperatures.
FIRST STEPS
* Depending on equipment.
** The CD player is available as an accessory from CITROËN dealers. To clean the screen, use a soft non-abrasive cloth (spectacles cloth) w\
ithout any additional product.
Do not use pointed objects on the screen.
Do not touch the screen with wet hands. Following prolonged operation in
sunny conditions, the volume may
be limited to protect the system.
The return to normal takes place
when the temperature in the
passenger compartment drops.
Short-cuts: using the touch buttons in the
upper band of the touch screen tablet, it
is possible to go directly to the selection
of audio source, the list of stations (or
titles, depending on the source) or to the
temperature setting.

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Selecting a station
The exterior environment (hills, buildings, tunnel, car park, below gro\
und...) may prevent reception, even in RDS station tracking mode.
This phenomenon is normal in the propagation of radio waves and is in no\
way indicative of a fault with the audio system. Select "List" in the primary page.
or
Select "Radio list" in the secondary page. Press on Media to display the primary page.
or
Press on Media to display the primary page
then go to the secondary page.
Select a radio station from the list offered.If necessary, select change of source.Press Media to display the primary
page then select "
Preset".
Select "FM Radio" or "AM Radio".
OR
Select "Update list" to refresh the list.
RADIO
Select a preset radio station in the list.
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RADIO
Display of options:
if active but not available, the display
will be greyed out,
if active and available, the display will
be blank.Display of "Radiotext" for the
current station.
Manage the Jukebox.
Display current action. Select the audio source.
Display the "DAB" band.
Display of the
name of the current
station.
Short-cut: access to some of the
settings for the air conditioning,
radio and changing the audio
source.
Select the radio
station.
If the "DAB" radio station being
listened to is not available on
"FM", the "DAB FM" option is
greyed out.
Any thumbnail broadcast by
the station.
Preset stations, buttons 1
to 15
Short press: select the
preset radio station.
Long press: preset a radio
station. Next "Multiplex".
Next radio station.
Secondary page.
Display the name and
number of the multiplex
service being used. Previous "Multiplex".
Previous radio station.

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RADIO
If "DAB / FM auto tracking" is activated, there is a difference of a
few seconds when the system switches to "FM" analogue radio with
sometimes a variation in volume.
When the digital signal is restored, the system automatically
changes back to "DAB".
Select change of source. Press on
Media to display the primary page.
Select "DAB Radio".
Select "List" in the primary page.
or
Select "Radio list" in the secondary page.
Select the radio station from the list offered. Digital radio provides higher quality reception and also the
graphical display of current information on the radio station being
listened to. Select "List" in the primary page.
The range of multiplexes available is displayed in alphabetical
order. Press Media to display the primary page then
press on the secondary page.
Select "Settings".
Select "RADIO".
Select "Digital/FM auto tracking" then
"Confirm". "DAB" does not cover 100% of the territory.
When the digital radio signal is weak, "DAB / FM auto tracking"
allows you to continue listening to the same station, by
automatically switching to the corresponding "FM" analogue
station (if there is one).
If the "DAB" station being listened to is not available on "FM" (" DAB/
FM" option greyed out), or "DAB
/ FM auto tracking" is not activated,
the sound will cut out while the digital signal is too weak.
Digital radio - DAB / FM auto tracking
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting)
Digital radio

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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 Kbps.
It also supports VBR (Variable Bit Rate) mode.
No other type of file (.mp4,
...) can be played.
WMA files must be of the standard wma 9 type.
The sampling rates supported are 11, 22, 44 and 48 KHz.
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 it may not be played
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 USB mass storage devices, BlackBerry®
devices or Apple® players via USB ports. The adaptor cable not
supplied.
Control of the peripheral device is with the audio system controls.
Other peripherals, not recognised on connection, must be connected
to the auxiliary socket using a Jack cable (not supplied).
In order to be read, a USB memory stick must be formatted FAT 16
or 32.
MUSIC
The system does not support two identical devices connected at the
same time (two memory sticks, two Apple® players) but it is possible
to connect one memory stick and one
Apple® player at the same
time.
It is recommended that official Apple
® USB cables are used to
ensure correct operation.

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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 the "Telephone" section, then
"Bluetooth".
Choose the " 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.
Once connected in streaming mode, the telephone is considered to
be a media source.
It is recommended that you activate "Repeat" on the Bluetooth
peripheral.
Connecting APPLE® players
Connect the Apple® player to one of the USB
ports 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.
Copies of photos and album artwork are not compatible with the
audio system. These appear only with a USB memory stick.
MUSIC
The version of software in the audio system may not be compatible
with the generation of your Apple® player.

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Using the auxiliary input (AUX)
(cable not supplied)
Connect the portable device (MP3 player…) to the auxiliary JACK
socket using an audio cable.First adjust the volume of your portable device (to a high level). Then
adjust the volume of your audio system.
Display and management of the controls are via the portable device. Select change the source. Select Media to display the primary page.
Select the AUXILIARY source.
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Select "New folder" to create a folder structure
in the Jukebox or select "Keep structure" to
retain the structure from the device. Select the magnifying glass to enter the folder
or album and select audio file by audio file.
Managing the Jukebox
Select "Media list". Connect the device (MP3 player...) to the USB port or auxiliary
socket using a suitable audio cable.
Select copy "Copy Jukebox".
MUSIC
When no audio file is copied to the system with a capacity of 8GB,
all of the Jukebox function symbols are greyed and are not available.
Select "Sort by folder" or "Sort by album ".Select "Confirm" then "Copy".
While copying the system returns to the primary
page; you can go back to the copy view at any
time by selecting this button.