2016 VAUXHALL ADAM audio

30External devicesExternal devicesGeneral information.....................30
Playing audio ............................... 32
Displaying pictures ....................... 35
Playing movies ............................. 37
Using smartphone applications ...39General information
In the centre console below the
climate controls, there is an AUX
socket and a USB socket for the
connection of external audio data
sources.
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 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 one of the following
cables:
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 e.g. smartphones or iPod/
iPhone products.

External devices31AUX movie function
The Infotainment system can play
movies contained in auxiliary devices
e.g. 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 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.
USB audio function
The Infotainment system can play music files contained in USB storage
devices or iPod/iPhone products.
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
For a detailed description on the
Bluetooth connection 3 43.

32External devicesBluetooth audio function
The Infotainment system can play
music files contained in Bluetooth
devices e.g. 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 must 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 device
supported by the Infotainment system amounts to 2500 music files,
2500 picture files, 250 movie files,
2500 folders and 10 stages of folderstructure. 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.
.jpg files must have a size of 64 to
5000 pixels in width and 64 to
5000 pixels in height..bmp, .png and .gif files must have a
size of 64 to 1024 pixels in width and
64 to 1024 pixels in height.
Movie files
The playable movie file formats
are .avi, .mpg, .mp4, .divx, .xvid
and .wmv.
The resolution of the files must not
exceed 720 pixels in width and
576 pixels in height. The frame rate must 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

External devices33AUX 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 Source 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.
For a detailed description 3 16.
Notice
The volume and the tone settings
can be adjusted via the Infotainment
system. All other functions must be
performed via the auxiliary device.
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 Source 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
Touch = to interrupt playback. The
screen button changes to l.
Touch l to resume playback.

External devices35In 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 Source to open a
drop down list and then select
Bluetooth to open the respective
audio main menu.
Playback of the audio tracks starts
automatically.
Interrupting and resuming playback
Touch = to interrupt playback. The
screen button changes to l.
Touch l to resume playback.
Playing the next or previous track
Touch v to play the next track.
Touch t within the first 2 seconds of
the track playing to return to the
previous track.
Returning to the beginning of the
current track
Touch t after 2 seconds of the track
playing.
Fast forwarding and rewinding
Touch and hold t or v. Release to
return to the normal playback mode.
Playing a track or file repeatedly
Repeatedly touch r 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.
Playing a file randomly
Repeatedly touch s to activate or
deactivate the function.
ON:All tracks on the device are
played in random order.OFF:Normal playback mode.
Notice
Depending on the mobile phone
some of these functions may not be
available.
Changing the tone settings
Select k to open the Tone settings
menu. For a detailed description 3 16.
Displaying pictures You can view pictures from a USB
device.
Notice
For your safety, some features are
disabled while your vehicle is in
motion.
Viewing pictures
If the USB device is not yet connected
to the Infotainment system, connect
the device 3 30 and then continue as
described below.
In case the USB device is already
connected:

External devices39Fast forwarding and rewinding
Press and hold d or c. Release to
return to the normal playback mode.
Full screen
Touch x to switch to full screen
mode. Touch the screen again to
leave the full screen mode.
Using the USB movie menu
Touch MENU 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 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
For 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 _ on the right side of the
screen.
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 must be
installed on the smartphone.
Supported applications
Press the ; button and then select
the Apps screen button to open the
respective menu.

Phone49Using the call history
All incoming, outgoing, or missed calls are registered.
Press the ; button and then select
the Phone screen button to display
the respective menu.
Select Call History to display the
respective menu.
Select a for outgoing calls, b for
missed calls and c for incoming calls.
The respective call list is displayed.
Select the desired entry to initiate a
call.
Redialling a number
The last dialled phone number can be redialled.
Press the ; button and then select
the Phone screen button to display
the respective menu.
Touch y for a few seconds. The
number last dialled is redialled.
Using speed dial numbers
Speed dial numbers that are stored
on the mobile phone can also be
dialled using the keypad of the
Phone main menu.
Press the ; button and then select
the Phone screen button to display
the respective menu.
Enter the desired speed dial number:
If the speed dial number consists of
one digit, touch and hold the
respective digit to initiate the call.
If the speed dial number consists of
two digits, touch the first digit and then touch and hold the second digit to
initiate the call.
Incoming phone call
Taking a call
If an audio mode, e.g. the radio or
USB mode, is active at the moment a
call comes in, the audio source is
muted and stays muted until the call
ends.
A message with the caller's phone
number or name (if available) is
displayed.

52IndexAActivating AUX audio ....................32
Activating AUX movie ...................37
Activating Bluetooth music ...........32
Activating iPod audio ....................32
Activating phone ........................... 46
Activating radio ............................. 20
Activating USB audio ....................32
Activating USB movie ...................37
Activating USB picture ..................35
Apps ....................................... 30, 39
Audio files ..................................... 30
Autostore lists ............................... 21
Retrieving stations..................... 21
Storing stations ......................... 21
Auto volume.................................. 17
AUX AUX audio menu .......................32
AUX movie menu ......................37
Connecting device ....................30
General information................... 30
B Basic operation ............................. 13
Bluetooth Bluetooth connection ................43
Bluetooth music menu ..............32
Connecting device ....................30
General information................... 30Pairing ....................................... 43
Phone ........................................ 46
Bluetooth connection ....................43
C Call Functions during a call ..............46
Incoming call ............................. 46
Initiating a phone call ................46
Ring tone ................................... 46
Call history .................................... 46
Category list.................................. 22
Control elements Infotainment system ....................8
Steering wheel ............................ 8
Control elements overview .............8
D DAB .............................................. 26
Date settings................................. 10
Digital audio broadcasting ............26
Displaying pictures .......................35
Display settings ......................35, 37
Dynamic range compression ........26
E Emergency call ............................. 46
EPG .............................................. 26