2014 Hyundai Sonata radio

How vehicle audio works
AM and FM radio signals are broad-
cast from transmitter towers located
around your city. They are intercept-
ed by the radio antenna on your vehi-
cle. This signal is then processed by
the radio and sent to your vehicle
speakers.
When a strong radio signal has
reached your vehicle, the precise
engineering of your audio system
ensures the best possible quality
reproduction. However, in some
cases the signal coming to your vehi-
cle may not be strong and clear.
This can be due to factors, such as
the distance from the radio station,
closeness of other strong radio sta-
tions or the presence of buildings,
bridges or other large obstructions in
the area.
AM broadcasts can be received at
greater distances than FM broad-
casts. This is because AM radio
waves are transmitted at low fre-
quencies. These long distance, low
frequency radio waves can follow the
curvature of the earth rather than
travelling straight. In addition, they
curve around obstructions resulting
in better signal coverage.
JBM001
FM reception
JBM002
AM reception
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FM broadcasts are transmitted at
high frequencies and do not bend to
follow the ear th's surface. Because
of this, FM broadcasts generally
begin to fade within short distances
from the station. Also, FM signals are
easily affected by buildings, moun-
tains, and obstructions. This can lead
to undesirable or unpleasant listen-
ing conditions which might lead you
to believe a problem exists with your
radio. The following conditions are
normal and do not indicate radio
trouble:
•Fading - As your vehicle moves
away from the radio station, the
signal will weaken and sound will
begin to fade. When this occurs,
we suggest that you select another
stronger station.
•Flutter/Static - Weak FM signals or
large obstructions between the
transmitter and your radio can dis-
turb the signal causing static or
fluttering noises to occur. Reducing
the treble level may lessen this
effect until the disturbance clears.
•Station Swapping - As an FM signal
weakens, another more powerful
signal near the same frequency
may begin to play. This is because
your radio is designed to lock onto
the clearest signal. If this occurs,
select another station with a
stronger signal.
•Multi-Path Cancellation - Radio sig-
nals being received from several
directions can cause distortion or
fluttering. This can be caused by a
direct and reflected signal from the
same station, or by signals from two
stations with close frequencies. If
this occurs, select another station
until the condition has passed.
JBM003
FM radio station
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Using a cellular phone or a two-
way radio
When a cellular phone is used inside
the vehicle, noise may be produced
from the audio system. This does not
mean that something is wrong with
the audio equipment. In such a case,
try to operate mobile devices as far
from the audio equipment as possible.
When using a communication sys-
tem such as a cellular phone or a
radio set inside the vehicle, a sepa-
rate external antenna must be fitted.
When a cellular phone or a radio set
is used with an internal antenna
alone, it may interfere with the vehi-
cle's electrical system and adversely
affect safe operation of the vehicle.
NOTE:
Order of playing files (folders) :
1. Song playing order : to
sequentially.
2. F o l d e r p l ay i n g o rd e r :
❋If no song file is contained in the
folder, that folder is not displayed.
NOTICE
Do not use a cellular phone
while driving. Stop at a safe
location to use a cellular phone.
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WARNING

❈Display and settings may differ depending on the
selected audio.
Audio Head Unit
(For RDS, Bluetooth equipped model)
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SYSTEM CONTROLLERS AND FUNCTIONS - 3.8 INCH MONO TFT (EXCEPT EUROPE)
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NameDescription
Ejects the disc.
RADIO•Convert to Radio mode.
•Each time the key is pressed,the mode ischanged in order of FM1, FM2, FMA, AM,AMA.
NameDescription
MEDIA•Each time the key is pressed, the mode ischanged in order of CD, USB, iPod®, AUX, MyMusic, BT Audio modes.
❈In Setup>Display, the media pop up screen willbe displayed when [Mode Pop up] is turned.
When the pop up screen is displayed, use the TUNE knob or keys ~ to selectthe desired mode.
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On
PHONE(forBluetooth®Wireless Technology equippedmodel)• Converts to Phone mode❈When a phone is not connected, the connectionscreen is displayed.
SEEKTRACK•Radio Mode :Automatically searches for broad-cast frequencies.
•CD, USB, iPod®, My Music modes :
- Shortly press the key : Moves to next or previous song(file)
- Press and hold the key : Rewinds or fast-forwards the current song(file)
POWER/VOLUMEknob
•Power Knob :Turns power On/Off by press-ing the knob
•Volume Knob :Sets volume by turning theknob left/right
~ (Preset)
61•Radio Mode :Saves frequencies (channels orreceives saved frequencies (channels)
• CD, USB, iPod®, My Music mode
- : Repeat
- : Random2
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NameDescription
DISP•Each time the button is shortly pressed, it setsthe screen Off ➟Screen On ➟Screen Off
❈Audio operation is maintained and only thescreen will be turned Off. In the screen Off state,press any key to turn the screen On again.
TASet TA(Traffic Announcement) feature On/Off.
SETUP•Shortly press the key :Moves to the Display,Sound, Phone, System setting modes
MENU•Displays menus for the current mode.
FOLDER•MP3, CD, USB mode :Folder Search
❈May differ depending on the selected audio
TUNEknob
•Radio mode :Changes frequency by turning theknob left/right
•CD, USB, iPod®mode: Searches songs (files) byturning the knob left/right
❈When the desired song is displayed, press theknob to play the song.

Audio Head Unit (For RDS model)
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Multimedia System
NameDescription
DISP•Each time the button is shortly pressed, it setsthe screen Off ➟Screen On ➟Screen Off
❈Audio operation is maintained and only thescreen will be turned Off. In the screen Off state,press any key to turn the screen On again.
TASet TA(Traffic Announcement) feature On/Off.
SETUP•Shortly press the key :Moves to the Display,Sound, Phone, System setting modes
MENU•Displays menus for the current mode.
FOLDER•MP3, CD, USB mode :Folder Search
❈May differ depending on the selected audio
TUNEknob
•Radio mode :Changes frequency by turning theknob left/right
•CD, USB, iPod mode:Searches songs (files) byturning the knob left/right
❈When the desired song is displayed, press theknob to play the song.

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Audio Head Unit
(For Bluetooth equipped model)
NameDescription
Ejects the disc.
RADIO•Convert to Radio mode.
•Each time the key is pressed,the mode ischanged in order of FM1, FM2, AM.
NameDescription
MEDIA•Each time the key is pressed, the mode ischanged in order of CD, USB, iPod, AUX, MyMusic, BT Audio modes.
❈In Setup>Display, the media pop up screen will bedisplayed when [Mode Pop up] is turned .
When the pop up screen is displayed, use the TUNE knob or keys ~ to selectthe desired mode.
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On
PHONE(forBluetooth®Wireless Technology equippedmodel)• Converts to Phone mode❈When a phone is not connected, the connectionscreen is displayed.
SEEKTRACK•Radio Mode :Automatically searches for broad-cast frequencies.
•CD, USB, iPod, My Music modes :
- Shortly press the key : Moves to next or previoussong(file)
- Press and hold the key :Rewinds or fast-forwards the current song(file)
POWER/VOLUMEknob
•Power Knob :Turns power On/Off by press-ing the knob
•Volume Knob :Sets volume by turning theknob left/right
~ (Preset)
61•Radio Mode :Saves frequencies (channels orreceives saved frequencies (channels)
• CD, USB, iPod, My Music mode
- : Repeat
- : Random2
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NameDescription
SCAN•Radio Mode
- Shortly press the key : Previews each broad castfor 5 seconds each
- Press and hold the key : Previews the broadcasts saved in Preset ~ for 5 sec-onds each.
❈ Press the key again to continue listen-ing to the current frequency.
• CD, USB, iPod mode
- Shortly press the key : Previews each song (file)for 10 seconds each
❈ Press the key again to continue listen-ing to the current song (file).
SCAN
SCAN
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SETUP•Shortly press the key :Moves to the Display,Sound, Phone, System setting modes
MENU•Displays menus for the current mode.
FOLDER•MP3, CD, USB mode :Folder Search
❈May differ depending on the selected audio
TUNEknob
•Radio mode :Changes frequency by turning theknob left/right
•CD, USB, iPod mode:Searches songs (files) byturning the knob left/right
❈When the desired song is displayed, press theknob to play the song.
NameDescription
DISP•Each time the button is shortly pressed, it setsthe screen Off ➟Screen On ➟Screen Off
❈Audio operation is maintained and only thescreen will be turned Off. In the screen Off state,press any key to turn the screen On again.