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Audio and media
The audio and media system consists of media
player, radio and Bluetooth phone connection. With an online car it is also possible to listen toservices via apps. Functions can be controlled by voice command or via the steering wheel keypad and the centredisplay. The number of speakers and amplifiersdepends on which audio system the car isequipped with.
Overview of audio and media.
System updating
The audio and media system is continuously improved. When the car is online there is theoption to download updates for optimal function-ality, see the section "System updates" andsupport.volvocars.com.
Related information
• Media player (p. 442)
• Radio (p. 436)
• Phone (p. 456)
• Online car
* (p. 463)
• Apps (p. 434)
• Ignition positions (p. 385)
• Symbols in the centre display's status bar(p. 45)
• Voice recognition (p. 115)
• System updates (p. 510)
• License agreement for audio and media(p. 470)
Apps
Applications (apps) facilitate access to some of the car's services.
Application view.
Some basic apps are always available. When the car is online it is possible to download more. Theapps that are available to download vary, but caninclude Internet radio and music services. Certain apps are only available for use if the car is connected to the Internet.
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Radio It is possible to listen to the AM and FM bands and to digital radio (DAB) *. When the car is
online it is also possible to listen to Internet radio.The radio can be operated using voice recognition, thesteering wheel keypad or thecentre display.
Related information
• Changing and searching radio stations (p. 436)
• Digital radio (p. 440)
• RDS radio (p. 439)
• Online car
* (p. 463)
• Voice recognition control of radio and media(p. 118)
• Media player (p. 442)
Changing and searching radio stations The radio automatically compiles a station list of the radio stations within the area that are trans-mitting the strongest signals.
Starting the radio
1.
Open the app (e.g. FM) from the app view.
2. Select station.
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Related information
•Radio (p. 436)
• Digital radio (p. 440)
• Voice recognition control of radio and media (p. 118)
RDS radio With RDS (Radio Data System) the radio can automatically change to the strongest transmit-ter. RDS provides the ability to receive e.g. trafficinformation and to search for certain programmetypes.
RDS links FM transmitters into a network. An FM transmitter in such a network sends informationthat gives an RDS radio the following functions:
• Switch automatically to a stronger transmitterif reception in the area is poor.
• Search for programme category, e.g. pro-gramme types or traffic information.
• Receive text information on current radioprogramme.
NOTE
Some radio stations do not use RDS or only selected parts of its functionality.
When broadcasting news or traffic messages, the radio can switch stations, interrupting the audiosource currently in use. For example, if the CDplayer is in use, it is paused. The radio returns tothe previous audio source and volume when theset programme type is no longer broadcast. To go back earlier, press
on the right-hand
steering wheel keypad or tap Cancel in the cen-
tre display.
Related information
• Radio (p. 436)
• Settings for radio (p. 441)
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Media player
The media player can play back audio from CDs * and externally connected audio sources
via the AUX/USB input or wirelessly stream audio files from external devices via Bluetooth.Video can be watched from USB connecteddevices. In an Online connected car, it is possi-ble to listen to Internet radio, audiobooks andmusic services via apps. The media player also operates the radio, which is described in a separate section.
The media player is controlled from the centre display, butseveral functions can be con-trolled from the steeringwheel's right-hand keypad orby voice recognition control.
Related information
• Media playback (p. 443)
• Voice recognition control of radio and media (p. 118) •
Apps (p. 434)
• Radio (p. 436)
• CD player
* (p. 446)
• Media via Bluetooth (p. 447)
• Media via AUX/USB input (p. 447)
• video (p. 448)
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Media playback The media player is controlled from the centre display. Several functions can also be controlledfrom the right keypad on the steering wheel orwith voice recognition. The media player also operates the radio, which is described in a separate section.
Starting the media source
CD*
1. Insert a CD. 2.
Open the app
CD from the app view.
3. Select what to play back. > Playback begins.
USB memory
1. Insert the USB memory. 2.Open the app
USB from the app view.
3. Select what to play back. > Playback begins.
Mp3 player and iPod®
NOTE
To start playback from iPod, use the iPod app (not USB). When an iPod is used as audio source, the car's audio and media system has a menustructure that is similar to the iPod player'sown menu structure.
1. Connect media source.
2. Start playback from the connected media
source.
3. Open the app (
iPod, USB, AUX) from the
app view.
> Playback begins.
Bluetooth connected device
1. Activate Bluetooth in the media source.
2. Connect media source. 3. Start playback from the connected media
source.
4. Open the app
Bluetooth from the app view.
> Playback begins.
Internet media
1. Connecting the car.
2. Open the app from the app view. > Playback begins.
video
1. Connect media source. 2.Open the app
USB from the app view.
3. Tap on the title of the desired item to play back.
> Playback begins.
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay is described in a separate section.
Controlling and changing mediaThe media player can be oper- ated by voice recognition, fromthe steering wheel keypad orthe centre display.
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Volume - turn the control knob under the centre display or press
on the steering wheel's
right-hand keypad in order to increase or decrease the volume. Play/pause - tap on the image belonging to the song being played, the button under the centre display or
on the steering wheel's right-hand
keypad. Change track/song - tap on the desired track in the centre display, press on
under the cen- tre display or on the steering wheel's right-hand keypad. Fast forward/move in time - tap on the time axis in the centre display and drag sideways, or press and hold
depressed under the centre dis-
play or on the steering wheel's right-hand key- pad. Changing media - select under
Recent sourcesin the app, and in the app view, tap on the desired app, or select using the steering wheel's right-hand keypad via the app menu
.
Library - tap on the button to play back from the
library.
Shuffle - tap on the button to shuffle the play-
back order.
Similar - tap on the button in order to use
Gracenote to search for similar music on the USB device and to create a playlist from it. Theplaylist can contain a maximum of 50 songs.
Change device - tap on the button in order to
switch between USB devices when several are connected.
Settings for video
With the video player in full screen mode, or by opening the top view and pressing
SettingsVideo, the following can be adjusted: Audio
Language, Off and Subtitle Language.
Playing back DivX®
This DivX Certified ®
device must be registered in
order to play back purchased DivX Video-on- Demand (VOD) films. 1. Press
Settings in top view.
2. Tap
VideoDivX ® VOD and retrieve the
registration code.
3. Go to vod.divx.com for more information and to complete the registration.
Related information
• Using the application menu in the driver dis- play (p. 105)
• Voice recognition control of radio and media(p. 118)
• Connecting the car (p. 464)
• Apps (p. 434)
• Searching media (p. 446)
• Connecting media via Bluetooth (p. 447)
• Connecting media via AUX/USB input(p. 448)
• CD player
* (p. 446)
• Radio (p. 436)
• Gracenote ®
(p. 445)
• video (p. 448)
• Audio settings for media (p. 448)
• TV
* (p. 449)
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Searching media
It is possible to search by artist, composer, song (titles), album, video, audiobook, playlist and,when the car is online, podcasts (digital mediavia Internet).
1. Press .
> Search view with keyboard is opened.
2. Enter the search terms. 3.
Press
Search.
> Connected devices are searched and the search results are listed by category.
Swipe sideways across the screen to show each category separately.
Related information
• Media player (p. 442)
• Media playback (p. 443)
• Using the keyboard in the centre display(p. 49)
• Online car
* (p. 463)
CD player *
The media player can play back CD discs with audio files. See technical specifications for sup-ported formats.
Disc insert and eject slot.
Disc eject button.
Related information
• Media playback (p. 443)
• Voice recognition control of radio and media (p. 118)
• Media player (p. 442)
• Technical specifications for media (p. 455)
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Media via Bluetooth The car's media player is equipped with Bluetooth and can wirelessly play streamingaudio files from external devices with Bluetooth,such as mobile phones and PDAs.
Related information
•Connecting media via Bluetooth (p. 447)
• Media playback (p. 443)
• Voice recognition control of radio and media (p. 118)
• Media player (p. 442)
• Ignition positions (p. 385)
• Technical specifications for media (p. 455)
Connecting media via Bluetooth
Connect a Bluetooth device with the car in order to stream media and use as Internet connectionif it is available.
Many phones on the market now have wireless Bluetooth technology, but not all of them are fullycompatible with the car. For compatibility, seesupport.volvocars.com. The procedure for connecting a media device is the same as for connecting a phone.
Related information
• Connect phone (p. 457)
• Media via Bluetooth (p. 447)
• Media playback (p. 443)
• Media player (p. 442)
Media via AUX/USB input An external media source, e.g. an iPod or MP3 player, can be connected to the audio system.
A media source with rechargeable batteries is recharged when connected via USB and when the ignition is in position
I, II or the engine is run-
ning. To facilitate the use of a USB memory stick, only store compatible formats on it. It takes a lotlonger for the system to load storage media thatcontains anything other than compatible formats.In addition to audio, the media player also sup-ports video playback when the device is con-nected via USB. Some MP3 players have their own file systems that are not supported by the audio system.
Related information
• Connecting media via AUX/USB input(p. 448)
• Media playback (p. 443)
• Voice recognition control of radio and media(p. 118)
• Media player (p. 442)
• Ignition positions (p. 385)
• video (p. 448)
• Apple CarPlay
* (p. 450)
• Technical specifications for media (p. 455)