2017 VAUXHALL ASTRA J radio

Radio129Radio data system (RDS)
RDS is a service of FM stations that considerably facilitates the finding of
the desired station and its fault-free
reception.
Advantages of RDS ● On the display, the programme name of the set station appears
instead of its frequency.
● During a station search, the Infotainment system tunes in to
RDS stations only.
● The Infotainment system always tunes into the best receivable
broadcasting frequency of the set station by means of AF
(Alternative Frequency).
● Depending on the station that is received, the Infotainment
system displays radio text that
can contain, e.g. information
about the current programme.
Configuring RDS Press CONFIG to open the Settings
menu.Select Radio settings and then RDS
options .
Set RDS to On or Off.
Notice
If RDS is switched off, it will be
automatically switched on again when a radio station is changed (bysearch function or preset button).
Notice
The following options are only
available, if RDS is set to On.
RDS options
Switching regionalisation on and off
At certain times some RDS stations
broadcast regionally different
programmes on different frequencies.
Set Regional to On or Off.
If regionalisation is switched on, only alternative frequencies (AF) with the
same regional programmes are
selected.
If regionalisation is switched off,
alternative frequencies of the stations
are selected without regard to
regional programmes.
RDS scrolling text
Some RDS stations hide the
programme name in the display line
in order to display additional
information.
To prevent additional information
being displayed:
Set Text scroll freeze to On.
Radio text
If the RDS function is activated and a RDS station is currently received,
information about the current

130Radioprogramme and the music track
currently playing are displayed below
the programme name.
To show or hide the information, set
Radio text to On or Off.
TA volume
The volume of traffic announcements
(TA) can be preset. For a detailed
description 3 123.
Radio traffic service
(TP = Traffic Programme)
Radio traffic service stations are RDS
stations that broadcast traffic news.
Switching the radio traffic service on
and off
To switch the traffic announcement
standby facility of the Infotainment
system on and off:
Press TP.
● If the radio traffic service is switched on, [ ] is displayed in the
radio main menu.
● Only radio traffic service stations are received.●If the current station is not a radio
traffic service station, a search is
started automatically for the next
radio traffic service station.
● If a radio traffic service station has been found, [TP] is displayed
in the radio main menu.
● Traffic announcements are played at the preset TA volume
3 123.
● If the radio traffic service is switched on, CD/MP3 playback is
interrupted for the duration of the traffic announcement.
Listening to traffic announcements
only
Switch on the radio traffic service and completely turn down the volume of
the Infotainment system.
Blocking out traffic announcements
To block out a traffic announcement,
e.g. during CD/MP3 playback:
Press TP or the multifunction knob to
confirm the cancelling message on
the display.The traffic announcement is
cancelled, but the radio traffic service
remains switched on.
Digital audio broadcasting
DAB broadcasts radio stations
digitally.
DAB stations are indicated by the
programme name instead of the
broadcasting frequency.
General information
● With DAB, several radio programmes (services) can be
broadcasted on a single
ensemble.

Radio131●Besides high-quality digital audio
services, DAB is also able to
transmit programme-associated
data and a multitude of other data services including travel andtraffic information.
● As long as a given DAB receiver can pick up the signal sent out bya broadcasting station (even if
the signal is very weak), sound
reproduction is ensured.
● In the event of poor reception, the
volume is reduced automatically
to avoid the output of
disagreeable noises.
● If the DAB signal is too weak to be picked up by the receiver,
reception is interrupted
completely. This incident can be
avoided by activating Auto
ensemble linking and/or Auto
linking DAB-FM in the DAB
settings menu.
● Interference caused by stations that are on nearby frequencies (aphenomenon that is typical of AMand FM reception) does not
occur with DAB.● If the DAB signal is reflected by natural obstacles or buildings,
the reception quality of DAB is
improved, whereas AM or FM
reception is considerably
impaired in such cases.
● When DAB reception is enabled, the FM tuner of the Infotainmentsystem remains active in the
background and continually
searches for the best receivable FM stations. If TP 3 129 is
activated, traffic announcements of the FM station with the best
reception are issued. Deactivate
TP if DAB reception should not
be interrupted by FM traffic
announcements.
Configuring DAB Press CONFIG .
Select Radio settings and then DAB
settings .
The following options are available in
the configuration menu:Auto ensemble linking
With this function activated, the
device switches over to the same
service (programme) on another DAB ensemble when the DAB signal is too
weak to be picked up by the receiver.
Set the function to On or Off.
Auto linking DAB-FM
With this function activated, the
device switches over to a
corresponding FM station of the
active DAB service when the DAB
signal is too weak to be picked up by
the receiver.
Set the function to On or Off.
Dynamic audio adaption
With this function activated, the
dynamic range of the DAB signal is
reduced. That means the level of the
loud sounds is reduced and the level
of the quiet sounds is increased.
Therefore, the volume of the
Infotainment system can be raised to
a point where the quiet sounds are
audible, without the loud sounds
being too loud.
Set the function to On or Off.

132RadioBand selection
Select Band selection to display the
respective menu.
To define which DAB wavebands are
to be received by the Infotainment
system, activate one of the options:
L-Band : 1452 - 1492 MHz, earth and
satellite radio
Band III : 174 - 240 MHz, earth radio
Both

142PhonePhoneGeneral information...................142
Bluetooth connection .................143
Emergency call .......................... 145
Operation ................................... 145
Mobile phones and CB radio
equipment .................................. 148General information
The Phone portal provides you with
the possibility of having mobile phone conversations via a vehicle
microphone and the vehicle
loudspeakers as well as operating the
most important mobile phone
functions via the Infotainment system in the vehicle. To be able to use the
Phone portal, the mobile phone must
be connected to the Infotainment
system via Bluetooth.
Not all Phone portal functions are supported by every mobile phone.
The possible phone functions depend
on the relevant mobile phone and
network provider. You will find further information on this in the operating
instructions for your mobile phone or
you can enquire about them with your network provider.Important information for
operation and traffic safety9 Warning
Mobile phones have effects on
your environment. For this reason, safety regulations and directions
have been prepared. You should
be familiar with the related
directions before you use the
telephone function.
9 Warning
Use of the hands-free facility while
driving can be dangerous because
your concentration is reduced
when telephoning. Park your
vehicle before you use the hands- free facility. Follow the stipulations
of the country in which you find
yourself at present.
Do not forget to follow the special
regulations that apply in specific
areas and always switch off the
mobile phone if the use of mobile
phones is prohibited, if

Phone143interference 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. a
telephone with other devices. Data
such as a telephone book, call lists,
the network operator's name, and
field strength can be transferred. The
functionality can be restricted
depending on the telephone type.
To be able to set up a Bluetooth
connection with the Phone portal, the
Bluetooth function of the mobile
phone must be activated and the
mobile phone must be set to "visible".
Find a detailed description in the
operating instructions for the mobile
phone.
Activating Bluetooth
Press CONFIG to open the Settings
menu.
Select Phone settings .
Set Bluetooth to On.
Pairing a Bluetooth device
Press CONFIG to open the Settings
menu. Select Phone settings and
then Pair device .
The following display is shown.
As soon as the Phone portal of the
Infotainment system is detected, it
appears in the device list of your
Bluetooth device. Select the Phone
portal.
Upon request, enter the PIN code on
your Bluetooth device. The devices
are paired and connected.
Notice
Your mobile phone book will be
downloaded automatically. The
presentation and order of the
telephone book entries may be
different on the Infotainment
system's display and the mobile
phone's display.

148PhoneSelect the desired call list, e.g.
Missed calls . A menu with the
corresponding call list is displayed.
To initiate a phone call: select the
desired list entry. The corresponding
phone number is dialled.
Redialling a phone number
The last dialled phone number can be
redialled.
Press 7 on the steering wheel to
open the Redial menu.
Press 7 again to start dialling.
Press xn on the steering wheel to
exit the Redial menu. You may
optionally use the multifunction knob
to select No on the display.
Incoming phone call
If an audio mode, e.g. the radio or CD
mode, is active at the time of an
incoming call, the relating audio
source will be muted and stay muted until the call ends.
To answer the call: select Answer on
the display.
To reject the call: select Decline on
the display.Second incoming phone call
If a second phone call comes in
during an ongoing call, a message is
displayed.
To answer the second call and end
the ongoing call: select Answer on the
display.
To reject the second call and continue the ongoing call: select Decline on the
display.
Changing the ring tone
Press CONFIG to open the Settings
menu.
Select Phone settings , Sound &
Signals and then Ring tone. A list of
all ring tones available is displayed.
Select the desired ring tone.
For a detailed description of the ring
tone volume 3 123.
Functions during a phone call During an ongoing phone call, the
phone main menu is displayed.
Select Menu on the display to open
the menu Connected .
Select Hang up on the display to end
the call.Activating the private mode
In the Connected menu, select
Private call to switch the call to the
mobile phone.
To switch the call back to the
Infotainment system, select Menu on
the display and then Transfer call.
Deactivating/activating the
microphone
In the Connected menu, set Mute
Mic to On . The caller cannot hear you
any more.
To reactivate the microphone: set
Mute Mic to Off again.
Mobile phones and CB radio equipment
Installation instructions and
operating guidelines
The vehicle specific installation
instructions and the operating
guidelines of the mobile phone and
handsfree manufacturer must be observed when installing and
operating a mobile telephone. Failure

Phone149to do so could invalidate the vehicle
type approval (EU directive 95/54/
EC).
Recommendations for fault-free
operation:
● The exterior antenna needs to be
professionally installed to obtain
the maximum range possible.
● Maximum transmission power: 10 watts.
● The mobile phone needs to be installed in a suitable spot.
Consider relevant note in the
Owner's manual, section Airbag
system .
Seek advice on predetermined
installation points for the external
antenna or equipment holder and
ways of using devices with a
transmission power exceeding
10 watts.
Use of a handsfree attachment
without external antenna with mobile
telephone standards
GSM 900/1800/1900 and UMTS is
only permitted if the maximumtransmission power of the mobile telephone is 2 watts for GSM 900 or
1 watt for the other types.
For reasons of safety, do not use the
phone while driving. Even use of a handsfree set can be a distraction
while driving.9 Warning
Operation of radio equipment and
mobile telephones which fail to
meet above mentioned mobile
telephone standards is only
permitted using an antenna
located outside of the vehicle.
Caution
Mobile telephones and radio
equipment may lead to
malfunctions in the vehicle
electronics when operated inside
the vehicle with no exterior
antenna, unless the above
mentioned regulations are
observed.