2016.25 VAUXHALL ASTRA J charging

38External devicesExternal devicesGeneral information.....................38
Playing audio ............................... 39
Playing movies ............................. 41
Using smartphone applications ...41General information
An AUX and USB socket for the
connection of external devices is located in the centre console.
Two USB ports for charging devices
only are located in the back of the
centre console.
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.
The Infotainment system can play
music files contained in these
devices.
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/disconnecting a device
To connect the auxiliary device to the AUX input socket of the Infotainment
system, use the following cable:
3-pole for audio source.
To disconnect the AUX device, select
another function and then remove the
AUX device.
USB port
An MP3 player, USB drive, iPod or
smartphone can be connected to the
USB port.
The Infotainment system can play
music files and movies contained in
these devices.
When connected to the USB port, the
devices mentioned above can be
operated via the controls and menus
of the Infotainment system.
Notice
Not all MP3 players, USB drives,
iPod models or smartphones are
supported by the Infotainment
system. Check the compatibility list
on our website.

42External devicesiPhone: There is no additional app
required to use Apple CarPlay. Check
on the manufacturer's website
whether Apple CarPlay is available
with your smartphone.
Activating phone projection in the
settings menu
Press ; to display the Home screen
and then select SETTINGS.
Scroll through the list and select
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to
display a submenu.
Make sure, the respective application is activated.
Notice
If phone projection is deactivated,
you can use the USB port only for
charging your mobile device.
To display a list of all devices
registered for this function, select
Manage Devices .
Connecting the mobile phone Connect the smartphone to the USBport 3 38.Notice
The application may be launched
automatically upon connection.
Starting phone projection
To start the phone projection function,
press ; and then select
PROJECTION .
Notice
If the application is recognised by
the Infotainment system, the
application icon may change to Apple CarPlay or Android Auto .
To start the function, you can
alternatively press and hold ; for a
few seconds.
The phone projection screen
displayed depends on your
smartphone and software version.
Returning to the Infotainment
screen
Press ;.

Phone67interference is caused by the
mobile phone or if dangerous
situations can occur.
Bluetooth
The Phone portal is certified by the
Bluetooth Special Interest Group
(SIG).
You will find further information about the specification on the Internet at
http://www.bluetooth.com
Bluetooth connection
Bluetooth is a radio standard for the
wireless connection of e.g. mobile
phones, iPod/iPhone models, or other devices.
To be able to set up a Bluetooth
connection to the Infotainment
system, the Bluetooth function of the
Bluetooth device must be activated.
For further information, please
consult the user guide of the
Bluetooth device.
Via the Bluetooth settings menu,
pairing (PIN code exchange between
Bluetooth device and Infotainment
system) and connecting of the
Bluetooth devices to the Infotainment
system are carried out.
Bluetooth settings menu
Press HOME and then select the
SETTINGS icon.
Select Bluetooth to display the
respective submenu.
Pairing a device
Important information ● Up to five devices can be paired to the system.
● Only one paired device can be connected to the Infotainment
system at a time.
● Pairing normally only needs to be
carried out once, unless the
device is deleted from the list of
paired devices. If the device has
been connected previously, theInfotainment system
automatically establishes a
connection.
● Bluetooth operation considerably
drains the device's battery.
Therefore, connect the device to
the USB port for charging.
Pairing via the Settings application 1. Press HOME and then select the
SETTINGS icon.
Select Bluetooth to display the
respective submenu.
2. Select Pair Device .
Alternatively, select Device
Management to display the
device list and then select Pair
Device .
3. A message is displayed on the Infotainment system indicating
the name and PIN code of the
Infotainment system.
4. Start Bluetooth searching on the Bluetooth device to be paired.
5. Confirm the pairing procedure: ● If SSP (secure simple pairing) is supported:

External devices105External devicesGeneral information...................105
Playing audio ............................. 107
Displaying pictures ..................... 108
Playing movies ........................... 109
Using smartphone applications . 110General information
An AUX and USB socket for the
connection of external devices is located in the centre console.
Two USB ports for charging devices
only are located in the back of the
centre console.
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 with a
3.5 mm jack plug to the AUX input.
When connected to the AUX input,
the audio and/or video 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
must be operated via the auxiliary device.Connecting a device
To connect the auxiliary device to the AUX input socket of the Infotainment
system, use a 3-pole connector for
audio and a 4-pole connector for
movie sources.
Connect the AUX device to the AUX
port.
USB port
An MP3 player, USB drive, SD card
(via USB connector/adapter), iPod or
smartphone can be connected to the
USB port.
Up to two USB devices can be
connected to the Infotainment system at a time.
The Infotainment system can play
audio files, show picture files or play
movie files contained in USB storage
devices.
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.

External devices111iPhone: There is no additional app
required to use Apple CarPlay. Check
on the manufacturer's website
whether Apple CarPlay is available
with your smartphone.
Activating phone projection in the
settings menu
Press ; to display the Home screen
and then select SETTINGS.
Scroll through the list to
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto .
Make sure, the respective application is activated.
Notice
If phone projection is deactivated,
you can use the USB port only for
charging your mobile device.
Connecting the mobile phone
Connect the smartphone to the USB
port 3 105.
Notice
The application may be launched
automatically upon connection, if
USB Auto Launch 3 105 is activated
in the settings menu.Starting phone projection
To start the phone projection function,
press ; and then select
PROJECTION .
Notice
If the application is recognised by
the Infotainment system, the
application icon may change to
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto .
To start the function, you can
alternatively press and hold ; for a
few seconds.
The phone projection screen
displayed depends on your
smartphone and software version.
Returning to the Infotainment
screen
Press ;.

114Phoneinterference is caused by the
mobile phone or if dangerous
situations can occur.
Bluetooth
The Phone portal is certified by the
Bluetooth Special Interest Group
(SIG).
You can find further information about the specification on the Internet at
http://www.bluetooth.com
Bluetooth connection Bluetooth is a radio standard for the
wireless connection of e.g. mobile
phones, smartphones, iPod/iPhone
models, or other devices.
Via the Bluetooth menu, pairing (PIN
code exchange between Bluetooth device and Infotainment system) and
connecting of the Bluetooth devices
to the Infotainment system are carried out.
Bluetooth menu Press ; and then select SETTINGS.
Select Bluetooth to display the
Bluetooth menu.
Pairing a device
Important information ● Up to five devices can be paired to the system.
● Only one paired device can be connected to the Infotainment
system at a time.
● Pairing normally only needs to be
carried out once, unless the
device is deleted from the list of
paired devices. If the device has
been connected previously, the
Infotainment system establishes
the connection automatically.
● Bluetooth operation considerably
drains the device's battery.
Therefore, connect the device to
the USB port for charging.
Pairing a new device 1. Activate the Bluetooth function of the Bluetooth device. For furtherinformation, see the user guide of
the Bluetooth device.
2. Press ; and then select
SETTINGS on the Info-Display.
Select Bluetooth and then Device
Management to display the
respective menu.

External devices141External devicesGeneral information...................141
Playing audio ............................. 143General information
An AUX and USB socket for the
connection of external devices is located in the centre console.
Two USB ports for charging devices
only are located in the back of the
centre console.
Notice
The sockets must always be kept
clean and dry.
AUX input
It is possible to connect e.g. an iPod,
a smartphone 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
must be operated via the auxiliary device.
The Infotainment system can play music files contained in auxiliary
devices, e.g. iPod or smartphone.Connecting/disconnecting a device
To connect the auxiliary device to the
AUX input socket of the Infotainment
system, use the following cable:
3-pole for audio source.
To disconnect the AUX device, select
another function and then remove the AUX device.Caution
Avoid disconnecting the device
during playback. This may
damage the device or the
Infotainment system.
USB port
An MP3 player, USB drive, iPod or
smartphone can be connected to the
USB port.
When connected to the USB port, the devices mentioned above can be
operated via the controls and menus
of the Infotainment system.

142External devicesNotice
Not all MP3 players, USB drives,
iPod models or smartphones are
supported by the Infotainment
system.
The Infotainment system can play
music files contained in USB storage
devices or iPod/iPhone products.
Connecting/disconnecting a device
Connect the USB device or iPod to
the USB port. For the iPod, use the
appropriate connection cable.
Notice
If a non-readable USB device or iPod is connected, a corresponding
error message appears and the
Infotainment system automatically
switches 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.
MTP device settings
For devices connected via MTP,
additional settings can be adjusted in
the settings menu.
In an active audio source, press
MENU , scroll through the list and
select Settings . Select Phone
Connection (MTP Only) .
If you want the device to be only
charged on the USB port, activate Charge Only . If you switch to the USB
audio source while this setting is
activated, you are prompted with a
charging message.
If you wish to play music files stored
on the device, activate Scan Music
Folder Only or Scan All Folder .
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.
The Infotainment system can play
music files contained in Bluetooth
devices like iPod or smartphone.
Connecting/disconnecting a device
For a detailed description of the
Bluetooth connection 3 146.
Bluetooth device list
To access the Bluetooth device list,
activate the Bluetooth audio source,
press MENU and then select Manage
Bluetooth Devices .
For a detailed description of the Bluetooth device list 3 146.
File formats
Only devices formatted in the FAT32, NTFS and HFS+ file systems are
supported.