AUDIO MAIN OPERATION
The audio unit operates when the ignition switch is
in ACC or ON position.
m Power
ON/OFF button
Press the button to switch on the audio unit. If
the audio unit was switched off using the ignition
switch, it can also be switched on with the ignition
switch. The source that was playing immediately
before the unit was switched off will resume playing
and the volume will be set to the previous volume
level.
The audio unit can be switched off by pressing ,
or by turning the ignition switch to the “OFF” or
LOCK position. Volume (VOL) level control
Turn the
adjust the volume level.
The audio unit is equipped with aspeed control vol-
ume function, this means that the audio system au-
tomatically adjusts the volume level in relation to
vehicle speed. For details, see “[Speed Volume]
menu” later in this section.
RADIO OPERATION
When the (power ON/OFF) button is pressed,
the audio unit will switch on with the last received
radio station, if the audio unit was previously
switched off in radio mode. The radio is able to receive multiple kinds of audio
transmissions:
–FM
–D
AB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) indicated as
DR (where fitted)
–AM
Radio band select buttons
Press the
transmission source as follows:
FM1 →FM2 →DR1 →DR2 →AM →FM1
When
come on at the last received radio station. If audio is
already playing using one of the other input sources
(iPod, Bluetooth, CD, USB, AUX-in) pressing the
mode and the last received radio station will be se-
lected.
Setting preset stations
Auto populating the [FM List]: When the
1.5 seconds the six stations with the strongest sig-
nals are stored in the preset (1 to 6) buttons of the
band. During the search, anotification message
[Updating FM List] appears in the display and the
sound is muted until the operation is complete. Once
completed, the radio reverts to the previously se-
lected radio station. Manual tuning
When adjusting the broadcasting station frequency
manually access the [FM List] and turn the
Preset station buttons
➀➁➂➃➄➅
Pressing apreset button for less than 2seconds will
select the stored radio station.
Pressing apreset button for more than 2seconds
while in the [FM list] or radio main screen will cause
the station currently being received to be stored
against that preset button.
• Twelve stations (if available) can be stored in the
FM bands. (Six each for FM1 and FM2)
• Twelve stations (if available) can be stored in the
DR bands. (Six each for DR1 and DR2) (where
fitted)
• Six stations (if available) can be set for the AM
band.
If the battery is disconnected, or if the fuse blows,
the radio memory will be erased. In that case, reset
the desired stations after battery connection or fuse
replacement.
DAB and Radio Data System (RDS)
operation (where fitted)
The RDS is asystem through which encoded digital
information is transmitted by FM radio stations in
addition to the normal FM radio broadcasting. The
RDS provides information services such as station
name, traffic information, or news.
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcast) NOTE
• When in DR mode operation is similar to FM
mode but may slightly differ.
• In some countries or regions, some of these
services may not be available.
Alternative Frequency (AF) mode:
The AF mode operates in the FM (radio) mode.
• The AF mode operates in the FM (radio), AUX or
CD mode (if FM was previously selected in the
radio mode).
• The AF function compares signal strengths and
selects the station with the optimum reception
conditions for the currently tuned-in station.
DAB and RDS functions
Programme Service (PS) function (station name
display function):
–F M:
When an RDS station is tuned in with seek or
manual tuning, the RDS data is received and the
PS name is displayed.
–D R:
When astation is tuned in with seek or manual
tuning, the data is received and the PS name is
displayed.
TA Traffic announcement
This function operates in FM/DR (Radio) mode. This
function will still operate in the background if any
media source is selected (CD, USB or MEDIA
mode). •
Pressing the
The TA indicator is displayed while TA mode is
on.
• When
switched off and the TA indicator will disappear
from the display.
Traffic announcement interrupt function:
When atraffic announcement is received, the an-
nouncement is tuned in and the display shows a
notification message with the radio station name e.g.
[TA: Radio 1].
Once the traffic announcement has finished, the unit
returns to the source that was active before the traf-
fic announcement started.
If
the traffic announcement interrupt mode is can-
celled. The TA mode returns to the standby mode
and the audio unit returns to the previous source.
SETUP BUTTON
To configure [Audio], [Clock], [Radio], and [Lan-
guage] settings, perform the following procedure:
1. Press the
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CAUTION
•
Do not force the CD into the slot. This could
damage the player.
• Do not use
8cm(3.1 in) discs.
CD insert (CD player)
Insert the CD disc into the slot with the label side
facing up. The disc will be guided automatically into
the slot and will start playing. After loading the disc,
track information will be displayed.
NOTE
• The CD player accepts normal audio CD or
CD recorded with MP3/WMA files.
• Inserting
aCDrecorded with MP3/WMA files,
the audio unit will automatically detect and
[MP3CD] will be indicated.
• An error notification message will be
displayed when inserting
awrong disc type
(e.g. DVD), or the player cannot read the CD
disc. Eject the disc and insert another disc.
MEDIA button
Load aCDd isc. After ashort loading period the CD
starts playing.
If the disc was already loaded:
Press the
connected audio sources if necessary multiple
times) to select CD. Playing starts from the track
that was being played when the CD play mode was
switched off. Audio main operation
List view:
While the track is being played, either press the
button or turn the
When the
➄
button is pressed repeatedly,
further information about the track can be displayed
along with the track title as follows:
CD:
Track time →Artist name →Album title →Track
time
CD with MP3/WMA:
Track time →Artist name →Album title →Folder
name →Track time
The track name is always displayed.
Track details:
Al ong press on the ➄
button will turn the
display into adetailed overview and after afew sec-
onds it returns to the main display, or press ➄
briefly.
Quick search:
When aMP3 CD with recorded music information
tags (ID3–text tags) is being played from list view
mode, aquick search can be performed to find a
track from the list.
Push the
➅button then turn the
dial for the first alphabetic/numerical letter of the
track title then press
of the available tracks will be displayed. When there is no match (the display shows [No match] the next
item will be shown. Select, and press
play the preferred track. CD eject button
CD player:
Press the (eject) button and the CD will be
ejected.
Ejecting CD (with ignition switch in “OFF” or
LOCK):
When the ignition switch is in the “OFF” or LOCK
position it is possible to eject the currently played
CD. However the audio unit will not be activated.
Press the button and the CD will be ejected.
NOTE
• When the CD is ejected and not removed
within
8seconds, it will automatically retract
into the slot to protect it from damage.
• If an error message appears in the display,
press to eject the faulty CD and insert an-
other CD or check if the ejected CD is in-
serted upside down.
AUX (Auxiliary) SOCKET
Audio main operation
The AUX IN jack is located on the centre console.
The AUX IN audio input jack accepts any standard
analog audio input such as from aportable cassette
tape/CD player, MP3 player or laptop computer.
RENAULT strongly recommends using astereo mini
plug cable when connecting your music device to the audio system. Music may not play properly when
am
onaural cable is used.
Press the
Use the play mode of the device to play the audio.
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
CONNECTION PORT (where fitted)
See “Audio system (where fitted)” earlier in this sec-
tion for the location of the USB port. If the system
has been turned off while the USB device was play-
ing, pushing the PWR button will start the USB
device. WARNING
Do not connect, disconnect or operate the USB
device while driving. Doing so can be adistrac-
tion. If distracted you could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident or serious injury.
Connecting USB memory
Connect aUSB memory stick or another USB de-
vice. The display will show the notification message
[USB Detected Please Wait...] for afew seconds,
while it is reading the data.
If the audio system has been turned off while the
USB memory was playing, pressing will start
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CAUTION
•
Do not force the USB device into the USB
port. Inserting the USB device tilted or up-
side-down into the port may damage the port.
Make sure that the USB device is connected
correctly into the USB port.
• Do not grab the USB port cover (where fitted)
when pulling the USB device out of the port.
This could damage the port and the cover.
• Do not leave the USB cable in
aplace where
it can be pulled unintentionally. Pulling the
cable may damage the port.
• Do not locate objects near the USB device to
prevent the objects from leaning on the USB
device and the port. Pressure from the ob-
jects may damage the USB device and the
port.
The vehicle is not equipped with aUSB device.
USB devices should be purchased separately as
necessary.
This system cannot be used to format USB devices.
To format aUSB device, use apersonal computer.
In some areas, the USB device for the front seats
plays only sound without images for regulatory rea-
sons, even when the vehicle is parked.
This system supports various USB connection port
devices, USB hard drives and iPod players. Some
USB devices may not be supported by this system.
• Partitioned USB devices may not play correctly. •
Some characters used in other languages (Chi-
nese, Japanese, etc.) may not appear properly in
the display. Using English language characters
with
aUSB device is recommended.
General notes for USB use:
Refer to your device manufacturer’s owner informa-
tion regarding the proper use and care of the de-
vice.
MEDIA button
To operate the USB device press
repeatedly until [USB] is available.
Audio main operation
The following operations are identical to the audio
main operation of the Compact Disc (CD) opera-
tion. For details, see “Compact Disc (CD)
operation” earlier in this section.
• List view
• Quick search
• ,
•
MIX (Random play)
• RPT (Repeat track)
• Folder browsing Quick search:
When
aUSB device with recorded music informa-
tion tags (ID3–text tags) is being played from list
view mode, aquick search can be performed to find
at rack from the list.
Push the
➅button then turn the
dial for the first alphabetic/numerical letter of the
track title then press
of the available tracks will be displayed. When there
is no match (the display shows [No match] the next
item will be shown. Select, and press
play the preferred track. button
➄
While atrack with recorded music information tags
(ID3–tags) is being played, the title of the played
track is displayed. If the tags are not provided then
an otification message is displayed.
When the ➄
button is pressed repeatedly,
further information about the track can be displayed
along with the track title as follows:
Track time →Artist name →Album title →Track
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Track details:
Al ong press on the ➄
button will turn the
display into adetailed overview and after afew sec-
onds it returns to the main display, or press ➄
briefly.
iPod PLAYER OPERATION
(where fitted)
Connecting iPod
Open the console lid and connect the iPod cable to
the USB connector. The battery of the iPod will be
charged during the connection to the vehicle. The
display will show the notification message [iPod
reading the data.
If the audio system has been turned off while the
iPod was playing, pressing will start the iPod
operation. During the connection, the iPod can only be operated with the audio controls.
*i Pod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., reg-
istered in the U.S. and other countries. WARNING
Do not connect, disconnect or operate the USB
device while driving. Doing so can be adistrac-
tion. If distracted you could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident or serious injury.
CAUTION
• Do not force the iPod cable into the USB port.
Inserting the iPod cable tilted or upside- down into the port may damage the port. Make sure
that the iPod cable is connected correctly into
the USB port.
• Do not locate objects near the iPod cable to
prevent the objects from leaning on the iPod
cable and the port. Pressure from the objects
may damage the iPod cable and the port.
Refer to your device manufacturer’s owners manual
regarding the proper use and care of the device.
Compatibility:
NOTE
• At the time of publication, this audio system
was tested with the latest iPod players/iPhone
available. Due to the frequent update of con-
sumer devices like MP3 players, RENAULT
cannot guarantee that all new iPod players/
iPhone launched will be compatible with this
audio system.
• Some iPod operations may not be available
with this system.
• Make sure that the iPod/iPhone is updated
with the latest firmware.
• iPod Shuffle and iPod mini cannot be used
with this system.
• Full functionality of iPhone USB and Bluetooth
Audio may not be available to the user if the
same device is connected by USB and Blue-
tooth simultaneously. MEDIA
button
To operate the iPod press
peatedly until [iPod
Audio main operation
Interface:
The interface for iPod operation shown on the audio
system display is similar to the iPod interface. Use
the
at rack on the iPod.
The following items can be chosen from the menu
list screen.
• [Playlists]
• [Artists]
• [Albums]
• [Tracks]
• [More...]
• [Composers]
• [Genre]
• [Podcasts]
For further information about each item, see the
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Specification chart
Supported media
CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, USB 2.0 MSC
CD Size 12 cm diameter. up to 1.9 mm thickness
Supported file systems for CD ISO9660 LEVEL1, ISO9660 LEVEL2, Romeo, Joliet
*I SO9660 Level 3(packet writing) is not supported.
*F iles saved using the Live File System Component (on aWindows Vista-based
computer) are not supported.
Supported file systems for USB FAT-16, FAT-32
Supported versions *1 MP3 Version MPEG1, Layer 3
Sampling frequency 32 KHz-44.1 KHz -48kHz
Bit rate 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 144, 160, 192, 224, 256, 288, 320, Kbps,
R *4
WMA *3 Version WMA7, WMA8, WMA9
Sampling frequency 16 KHz, 22.05 KHz, 32 KHz, 44.1KHz, 48 kHz
Bit rate 48, 64, 80, 96, 128, 160, 192, 256, 320 Kbps,
R *4
AAC Version MPEG-4, AAC
Sampling frequency 8, 11.025, 16, 22.05, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
Bit rate 32, 48, 64, 80, 96, 128, 160, 192 Kbps,
R *4
Tag information (Song title and Artist
and Album name) CD
CDDA
MP3 ID3 tag ver. 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.4
WMA WMA tag
AAC AAC tag
Tracks/Files support CDDA—99tracks
MP3/WMA/AAC in CD —999 files
USB —30000 files
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Folders support
100 folders in CD
2500 folders in USB
Depth —Till 8, Deeper folders shall be under 8, subject to the maximum.
Playlists support in USB M3U, WPL, PLS—1000 playlists.
Text character support Adjustable character length,
depending upon content of
media. File Name: Min 11 Characters (Max 30 Characters) ID3 TAG
:Min 24
Characters. (Max 60 Characters) *5
Displayable character codes *2 Unicode, ISO8859–15(French), ISO8859–5(Russian Cyrillic),
GB18030–2000(Chinese), BIG-
5(Taiwanese), KSX1001–
2002(Korean)01:ASCll, 02: ISO-8859-1, ISO8859–15(French), ISO8859–5(Russian Cyrillic),
03: UNICODE(UTF-16 BOM Big Endian), 04: UNICODE (UTF-16 Ncn-BOM Big
Endian), 05: UNICODE(UTF-8), 06:UNICODE(Non-UTF-16 BOM Little Endian),
07: SHIFT-JIS, GB18030–2000(Chinese), BIG-5(Taiwanese), KSX1001–
2002(Korean)
Browsing File/Folder browsing for CD/MP3, USB
*1 Files created with acombination of 48 kHz sampling frequency and 64 Kbps bit rate cannot be played.
*2 Available codes depend on what kind of media, versions and information are going to be displayed. *3 Protected WMA files (DRM) cannot be played.
*4 When
R files are played, the playback time may not be displayed correctly. WMA7 and WMA8 are not applied to
R. *5 Support 128 Bytes but it depends on display width and character type.
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