2014 VAUXHALL ADAM audio

30External devicesExternal devicesGeneral information.....................30
Playing audio ............................... 33
Displaying pictures ....................... 36
Playing movies ............................. 38
Using smartphone applications ...41General information
In the centre console below the
climate controls, there are an AUX
socket and a USB socket for the
connection of external audio data
sources.
Caution
Do not charge USB accessory
equipment at the USB socket. The heat generation may cause
performance issues or damage
the Infotainment system.
If configurable, change settings of
the equipment, e.g. Smartphones, so that USB connection is only
used for data transmission and not
for charging.
Notice
The sockets must always be kept
clean and dry.
AUX input It is possible to connect e.g. an iPod
or another auxiliary device to the AUX input.
When connected to the AUX input,
the audio signal of the auxiliary device
is transmitted via the speakers of the
Infotainment system.
The volume and the tone settings can be adjusted via the Infotainment
system. All other control functions
need to be operated via the auxiliary
device.
Connecting a device
To connect the auxiliary device to the
AUX input socket of the Infotainment
system, use one of the following
cables:

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3-pole for audio source, 4-pole for
movie source.1=Left audio signal2=Right audio signal3=Ground4=Video signal
AUX audio function
The Infotainment system can play music files contained in auxiliary
devices like smartphones or iPod/
iPhone products.
AUX movie function
The Infotainment system can play
movies contained in auxiliary devices like smartphones or iPod/iPhone
products.
Notice
To use the movie function with your
iPod/iPhone, connect your device to
the AUX port only. A constant
connection cannot be established
via the USB port.
USB port
An MP3 player, USB drive, SD card
(via USB connector/adapter), iPod or
Smartphone can be connected to the USB port.
When connected to the USB port,
various functions of the devices
mentioned above can be operated via
the controls and menus of the
Infotainment system.
Notice
Not all MP3 player, USB drive, SD
card, iPod models or Smartphones
are supported by the Infotainment
system.Connecting/disconnecting a device
Connect the USB device or iPod to
the USB port. For the iPod, use the
appropriate connection cable. The
music function starts automatically.
Notice
If a non-readable USB device or
iPod is connected, a corresponding
error message will appear and the
Infotainment system will
automatically switch to the previous
function.
To disconnect the USB device or
iPod, select another function and then remove the USB storage device.Caution
Avoid disconnecting the device
during playback. This may
damage the device or the
Infotainment system.
USB audio function
The Infotainment system can play music files contained in USB storage
devices or iPod/iPhone products.

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USB picture function
The Infotainment system can display
pictures contained in USB storage
devices.
USB movie function
The Infotainment system can play
movies contained in USB storage
devices.
Notice
To use the movie function with your iPod/iPhone, connect your device to
the AUX port only. A constant
connection cannot be established
via the USB port.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth enabled audio sources (e.g. music mobile phones, MP3
players featuring Bluetooth, etc.),
which support the Bluetooth music
profiles A2DP and AVRCP can be
connected wirelessly to the
Infotainment system.
Connecting a device
Find a detailed description on the
Bluetooth connection 3 46.Bluetooth audio function
The Infotainment system can play
music files contained in Bluetooth
devices like smartphones or iPod/
iPhone products.
Support of smartphone
applications
The Apps function of the Infotainment
system allows access to approved smartphone applications. The
Infotainment system authorises
application updates as they become
available.
Before an approved application can
be operated using the controls and
menus of the Infotainment system,
the respective application has to be
installed on the smartphone.
Follow the instructions on the
smartphone when installing an
approved smartphone application.
File formats and folders The maximum capacity of a devicesupported by the Infotainment system
amounts to 2500 music files, 2500
picture files, 250 movie files, 2500folders and 10 stages of folder
structure. Only devices formatted in
the FAT16/FAT32 file system are
supported.
Notice
Some files may not be played
properly. This might be due to a
different recording format or the
condition of the file.
Files from online shops to which
digital rights management has been
applied cannot be played.
The Infotainment system can play the following audio, picture and movie
files stored on external devices.
Audio files
The playable audio file formats
are .mp3, .wma, .ogg and .wav.
When playing a file with ID3 tag
information, the Infotainment system
can display information, e.g. on the
track title and artist.
Picture files
The displayable picture file formats
are .jpg, .bmp, .png and .gif.

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.jpg files must have a size of 64 to
5000 pixels in widths and 64 to 5000
pixels in heights.
.bmp, .png and .gif files must have a
size of 64 to 1024 pixels in widths and 64 to 1024 pixels in heights.
Movie files
The playable movie file formats
are .avi, .mpg, .mp4, .divx, .xvid
and .wmv.
The resolution of the files has to be
within a range of 720 pixels in widths and 576 pixels in heights. The frame
rate has to be less that 30 fps.
Usable codecs are divx, xvid,
mpeg-1, mpeg-4 (mpg4, mp42,
mp43) and wmv9 (wmv3).
The playable audio formats
are .mp3, .ac3, .aac and .wma.
The displayable subtitle format
is .smi.Playing audio
Auxiliary device
Activating the AUX function
If the auxiliary device is not yet
connected to the Infotainment
system, connect the device 3 30 . The
AUX audio menu is displayed and playback of the audio tracks starts
automatically.
In case the auxiliary device is already
connected:
If required, press the ; button and
then select the Audio screen button to
open the audio main menu last
selected.
If required, select the Source screen
button to open a drop down list and then select AUX to open the
respective audio main menu.
Playback of the audio tracks starts
automatically.
Changing the tone settings
Select the k Tone settings screen
button to open the respective menu.
Find a detailed description 3 16.
Notice
The volume and the tone settings
can be adjusted via the Infotainment system. All other functions need to
be performed via the auxiliary
device.

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USB device and iPod
Activating the USB device or iPod
function
If the USB device or iPod is not yet
connected to the Infotainment
system, connect the device 3 30 . The
respective audio main menu is
displayed and playback of the audio
tracks starts automatically.
In case the USB device or iPod is
already connected:
If required, press the ; button and
then select the Audio screen button to
open the audio main menu last
selected.
If required, select the Source screen
button to open a drop down list and then select USB to open the
respective audio main menu.
Playback of the audio tracks starts
automatically.
Notice
Album covers are displayed, if they
are comprised in the audio file e.g.
MP3 file.
Interrupting and resuming playback
Tap on the = screen button to
interrupt playback. The screen button changes to l.
Tap on the l screen button to
resume playback.
Playing the next or previous track
Tap on the v screen button to play
the next track.
Tap on the t screen button within
the first 2 seconds of the track playing
to return to the previous track.
Returning to the beginning of the
current track
Tap on the t screen button after 2
seconds of the track playing.
Fast forwarding and rewinding
Hold down the t or v screen
buttons. Release the respective button to return to the normal
playback mode.
Alternatively, you can move the slider showing the current track position
with your finger to the left or right.
Playing tracks repeatedly
Repeatedly tap on the r screen
button to choose one of the following options.
■ 1: the current track is played
repeatedly.
■ ALL : all tracks on the device are
played repeatedly.
■ OFF : normal playback mode.

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Playing tracks randomly
Repeatedly tap on the s screen
button to activate or deactivate the
function.
■ ON : all tracks on the device are
played in random order.
■ OFF : normal playback mode.
Viewing information
To display information on the track
currently playing, tap on the screen. A
message is displayed showing
information, e.g. on the title, artist, or
album, saved with the track.
Using the music menu
Tap on the MENU screen button to
open the respective music menu.
Different categories, in which the
tracks are sorted, are displayed, e.g.
Folders , Artists , or Albums .
Select the desired category,
subcategory (if available) and then
choose a track.
Changing the tone settings
Select Tone settings to open the
respective menu. Find a detailed
description 3 16.Bluetooth music
Activating the Bluetooth music
function
If the Bluetooth device is not yet
connected to the Infotainment
system, establish a Bluetooth
connection 3 46 and then continue
as described below.
In case the Bluetooth device is
already connected:
If required, press the ; button and
then select the Audio screen button to
open the audio main menu last
selected.
If required, select the Source screen
button to open a drop down list and
then select Bluetooth to open the
respective audio main menu.
Playback of the audio tracks starts
automatically.

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Returning to the beginning of the
current movie
Tap on the d screen button after 5
seconds of the movie playing.
Fast forwarding and rewinding
Hold down the d or c screen buttons.
Release the respective button to
return to the normal playback mode.
Full screen
Tap on the x screen button to switch
to the full screen mode. Tap on the
screen again to leave the full screen mode.
Using the USB movie menu
Tap on the MENU screen button to
open the USB movie menu.Movie file list
All lists with movie files are displayed. Search for the movie you want to
display and select it. The respective
movie starts playing.Clock/temp. display
If you want the time and temperature
to be displayed in the full screen
mode, set Clock/temp. display to On.Display settings
Adjust the brightness and contrast of
the movie display.
Set Brightness to a value between
-9 and 9.
Set Contrast to a value between -15
and 15.
Tone settings
Find a detailed description 3 16.
Activating or deactivating subtitle and
audio language
If the movie has a subtitle and audio
language, you can activate or
deactivate these options.
Select the _ screen button on the
right side of the screen.

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To activate or deactivate the subtitle
language, set the Q function to On or
Off .
To activate or deactivate the audio
language, set the R function to On or
Off .
Using smartphone
applications
Before an approved application can
be operated using the controls and
menus of the Infotainment system the respective application has to be
installed on the smartphone.
Supported applications Press the ; button and then select
the Apps screen button to open the
respective menu.
The menu shows which Smartphone
applications are currently supported
by the Infotainment system, see
"Displaying or hiding application
icons" below.
Find a detailed description of the
respective application on the website
of the corresponding software
producer.
Starting an application
If not yet connected to the
Infotainment system, connect the
smartphone:
■ iPod/iPhone: connect the device to
the USB port 3 30.
■ Android phone: establish a
Bluetooth connection 3 46.
If not installed, download the
respective application to your
Smartphone.
Press the ; button and then select
the Apps screen button to open the
respective menu.
Tap on the screen button of the
desired application. A connection to
the respective application installed on the connected Smartphone is
established.
The main menu of the application is shown on the display of the
Infotainment system.
Notice
Ensure good GPS reception of the
Smartphone when using a
navigation application.
Displaying or hiding application
icons
You can define which of the approved applications supported by the
Infotainment system are visible and selectable in the Apps menu.
Select the 5 Settings screen button in
the bottom line of the Apps main
menu to open the App settings menu.