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Presetting a station
Select a radio station or frequency.Make a short press on the star
outline. If the star is filled in, the
radio station is already preset.
Or
Select a radio station or frequency.
Press " Preset".
Make a long press on one of the
buttons to preset the station.
Activating/Deactivating RDS
Press Radio Media to display the
primary page.
Press the " OPTIONS" button to go to the
secondary page.
Activate/Deactivate " RDS".
Press in the grey zone to confirm.
The RDS, if activated, enables you to continue
listening to the same station by automatically
retuning to alternative frequencies. However,
in certain conditions, coverage of this RDS
station may not be assured throughout the
entire country as radio stations do not cover
100% of the territory. This explains the loss of
reception of the station during a journey.
Displaying text information
The "Radio Text" function allows
information transmitted by the radio
station and related to the station or the
song playing to be displayed.
Press Radio Media to display the
primary page.
Press the " OPTIONS" button to go to the
secondary page.
Activate/Deactivate " News".
Press in the grey zone to confirm.
Playing TA messages
The TA (Traffic Announcement) function
gives priority to TA alert messages.
To operate, this function needs good
reception of a radio station that carries
this type of message. While traffic
information is being broadcast, the current
media is automatically interrupted so that
the TA message can be heard. Normal
play of the media previously playing is
resumed at the end of the message.
Press Radio Media to display the
primary page.
Press the " OPTIONS" button to go to the
secondary page.
Activate/Deactivate " TA".
Press in the grey zone to confirm.
Audio settings
Press Radio Media to display the
primary page.
Press the " OPTIONS" button to go to the
secondary page.
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Press "Audio settings ".
Select the " To n e" or "Balance " or
" Sound " or "Voice " or "Ringtones "
tab to configure the audio settings.
Press the back arrow to confirm.
In the tab " To n e", the Ambience audio
settings, as well as Bass , Medium and
Tr e b l e are different and independent for
each audio source.
In the " Balance " tab, the All passengers ,
Driver and Front only settings are
common to all sources.
In the " Sound" tab, activate or deactivate
" Volume linked to speed ", "Auxiliary
input " and " Touch tones ".
The balance/distribution (or spatialisation
with the Arkamys
© system) is audio
processing that allows the quality of the
sound to be adapted according to the
number of passengers in the vehicle. Onboard audio: Arkamys
© Sound Staging
optimises the distribution of sound in the
passenger compartment.
DAB (Digital Audio
Broadcasting) radio
Terrestrial Digital Radio
Digital radio provides higher quality
reception.
The different "multiplex/ensemble"
ser vices offer a choice of radio stations
arranged in alphabetical order.
Press Radio Media to display the
primary page.
Press the " OPTIONS" button to go to the
secondary page.
Press "Band" to select the " DAB
band ".
Press in the grey zone to confirm.
FM-DAB Tracking
"DAB" does not cover 100% of the
te r r i to r y.
When the digital radio signal is poor,
the "FM-DAB Tracking" allows you to
continue listening to the same station,
by automatically switching to the
corresponding FM analogue station (if
there is one).
Press Radio Media to display the
primary page.
Press the " OPTIONS" button to go to the
secondary page.
Activate/Deactivate " FM- DAB
Tracking ".
Press in the grey zone to confirm.
If "FM-DAB Tracking" is activated, there
is a difference of a few seconds when the
system switches to FM analogue radio
with sometimes a variation in volume.
Once the digital signal quality is restored,
the system automatically changes back
to " DA B ".
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Media
USB socket
Insert the USB memory stick in the USB socket
or connect the USB device to the USB socket
using a suitable cable (not supplied).To protect the system, do not use a USB
hub. The playlists are updated every time the
ignition is switched off or a USB memory stick
is connected. The lists are memorised: if they
are not modified, the subsequent loading time
will be shorter.
Auxiliary socket (AUX)
Depending on equipment
This source is only available if "Auxiliary input"
has been checked in the audio settings.
Connect the portable device (MP3 player, etc.)
to the auxiliary Jack socket using an audio
cable (not supplied).
First adjust the volume of your portable device
(to a high level). Then adjust the volume of your
audio system.
Operation of controls is via the portable device.
Selecting the sourceIf the "DAB" station being listened to is
not available on FM, or if the "FM-DAB
Tracking" is not activated, the sound will
cut out while the digital signal is too weak.
The system builds playlists (in temporary
memory), an operation which can take from
a few seconds to several minutes at the first
connection.
Reduce the number of non-music files and the
number of folders to reduce the waiting time. Press Radio Media
to display the
primary page.
Press the " SOURCES " button.
Choose the source.
Bluetooth® audio streaming
Streaming allows you to listen to music from
your smartphone.
The Bluetooth profile must be activated; first
adjust the volume on your portable device (to a
high level).
Then adjust the volume of your system.
If play does not start automatically, it may be
necessary to start the audio playback from the
smartphone.
Control is from the portable device or by using
the system's touch buttons.
Once connected in Streaming mode, the
smartphone is considered to be a media
source.
Connecting Apple® players
Connect the Apple® player to the USB socket
using a suitable cable (not supplied).
Play starts automatically. Control is via the audio system.
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The classifications available are those of
the portable device connected (artists/
albums/genres/playlists/audiobooks/
podcasts); you can also use a
classification structured in the form of a
library.
The default classification used is by artist.
To modify the classification used, return
to the first level of the menu then select
the desired classification (playlists for
example) and confirm to go down through
the menu to the desired track.
The version of software in the audio system
may not be compatible with the generation of
your Apple
® p l aye r.
Information and advice
The system supports USB Mass Storage
devices, BlackBerry® devices or Apple®
players via USB sockets. The adapter
cable is not supplied.
Device management is done by the audio
system controls.
Other devices, not recognised on
connection, must be connected to the
auxiliary socket using a Jack cable (not
supplied) or via Bluetooth streaming,
depending on compatibility.
To protect the system, do not use a USB
hub.
The audio equipment will only play audio files
with ".wav", ".wma", ".aac", ".ogg" and ".mp3"
file extensions and with a bit rate of between
32
Kbps and 320
Kbps.
It also supports VBR (Variable Bit Rate) mode.
No other file types (".mp4", etc.) can be read.
Files of the ".wma" type should be to the wma
9 standard.
Sampling frequencies supported are 11, 22, 44
and 48
kHz. It is advisable to restrict file names to 20
characters, without using special characters
(e.g. " "?.; ù) so as to avoid any reading or
display problems.
Use only USB memory sticks in FAT32 format
(File Allocation Table).
It is recommended that the original USB
cable for the portable device be used.
In order to be able to play a burned CDR or
CDRW, select standards ISO 9660 level 1, 2 or
Joliet if possible when burning the CD.
If the disc is burned in another format, it may
not be played correctly.
It is recommended that the same burning
standard be always used on an individual disc,
with the lowest speed possible (4x maximum)
for the best acoustic quality.
In the particular case of a multi-session CD, the
Joliet standard is recommended.
Telephone
USB sockets
Depending on equipment, for more information
on the USB socket(s) compatible with the
CarPlay
®, MirrorLinkTM or Android Auto
applications, refer to the "Ease of use and
comfort" section.
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MirrorLinkTM smartphone
connection
As a safety measure and because it
requires sustained attention by the driver,
using a smartphone when driving is
prohibited.
All operations must be done with the
vehicle stationary .
The synchronisation of a personal
smartphone allows users to display
applications adapted for the smartphone's
MirrorLink
TM technology on the vehicle
sc
reen.
The processes and standards
are constantly changing. For the
communication process between the
smartphone and the system to operate,
it is essential that the smartphone be
unlocked; update the operating system
of the smar tphone as well as the date
and time of the smar tphone and the
system .
For the list of eligible smartphones, go
to the Brand's internet website in your
c o u nt r y. As a safety measure, applications can
only be viewed with the vehicle stationary;
display is interrupted once the vehicle is
moving.
The "MirrorLink
TM" function requires a
compatible smartphone and applications.
Telephone not connected by
Bluetooth®
Connect a USB cable. The
smartphone charges when
connected by a USB cable.
From the system, press
" Telephone " to display the primary
page.
Press " MirrorLink
TM" to start the
application in the system.
Depending on the smartphone, it may be necessary
to activate the " MirrorLink" TM function.
During the procedure, several
screen pages relating to certain
functions are displayed.
Accept to start and complete the
connection. When connecting a smartphone
to the system, it is recommended
that Bluetooth
® be started on the
smartphone
Telephone connected by
Bluetooth®
From the system, press
" Telephone " to display the primary
page.
Press the " PHONE" button to display the
secondary page.
Press "MirrorLink
TM" to start the
application in the system.
Once the connection is established, a page
is displayed with the applications already
downloaded to your smartphone and adapted
to MirrorLink
TM technology.
Access to the different audio sources remains
accessible in the margin of the MirrorLink
TM
display, using touch buttons in the upper
banner.
Access to the menus for the system is possible
at any time using the dedicated buttons.
There may be a wait for the availability of
applications, depending on the quality of
your network.
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CarPlay® smartphone
connection
As a safety measure and because it
requires sustained attention by the driver,
using a smartphone when driving is
prohibited.
All operations must be done with the
vehicle stationary .
The synchronisation of a personal
smartphone allows users to display
applications compatible with the
smartphone's CarPlay
® technology on the
v
ehicle screen when the smartphone's
CarPlay
® function has been previously
activated.
As the processes and standards are
constantly changing, it is recommended
that you keep your smar tphone's
operating system updated .
For the list of eligible smartphones, go
to the Brand's internet website in your
c o u nt r y.
Connect a USB cable. The
smartphone charges when
connected by a USB cable.
From the system, press Telephone
to display the CarPlay
® inter face. Or
If the smartphone is already
connected by Bluetooth
®.
Connect a USB cable. The
smartphone charges when
connected by a USB cable.
From the system, press
" Telephone " to display the primary
page.
Press the " PHONE" button to go to the
secondary page.
Press "CarPlay " to display the
CarPlay
® inter face.
On connecting the USB cable, the
CarPlay
® function deactivates the
system's Bluetooth® mode.
You can go to the CarPlay
®
navigation at any time by pressing
the system's Navigation button.
Android Auto smartphone
connection
As a safety measure and because it
requires sustained attention by the driver,
using a smartphone when driving is
prohibited.
All operations must be done with the
vehicle stationary.
On your smartphone, download the
Android Auto application.
The synchronisation of a personal
smartphone allows users to display
applications adapted for the smartphone's
Android Auto technology on the vehicle
screen.
The processes and standards
are constantly changing. For the
communication process between the
smartphone and the system to operate,
it is essential that the smartphone be
unlocked; update the operating system
of the smar tphone as well as the date
and time of the smar tphone and the
system .
For the list of eligible smartphones, go
to the Brand's internet website in your
c o u nt r y.
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As a safety measure, applications can
only be viewed with the vehicle stationary;
display is interrupted once the vehicle is
moving.
The "Android Auto" function requires the
use of a compatible smartphone and
applications.
Telephone not connected by
Bluetooth®
Connect a USB cable. The
smartphone charges when
connected by a USB cable.
From the system, press
"Telephone " to display the primary
page.
Press " Android Auto " to start the
application in the system.
Depending on the smartphone, it may be necessary
to activate the " Android Auto" function.
During the procedure, several
screen pages relating to certain
functions are displayed.
Accept to start and complete the
connection. When connecting a smartphone
to the system, it is recommended
that Bluetooth
® is started on the
smartphone
Telephone connected by
Bluetooth®
From the system, press
" Telephone " to display the primary
page.
Press the " TEL" button to display the
secondary page.
Press "Android Auto " to start the
application in the system.
Different audio sources remain accessible in
the margin of the Android Auto display, using
touch buttons in the upper banner.
Access to the menus for the system is possible
at any time using the dedicated buttons.
There may be a wait for the availability of
applications, depending on the quality of
your network.
Pairing a Bluetooth®
telephone
As a safety measure and because it
requires sustained attention by the
driver, the pairing of a Bluetooth mobile
telephone with the Bluetooth hands-free
system of your audio system must be
done with the vehicle stationary and the
ignition on.
Activate the Bluetooth function on the
telephone and ensure that it is "visible to
all" (telephone configuration).
Procedure from the telephone
Select the name of the system in the
list of devices detected.
In the system, accept the connection request
from the telephone. To complete the pairing, whichever
procedure is used (from the telephone or
from the system), ensure that the code
is the same in the system and in the
telephone.
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Procedure from the system
Press Telephone to display the
primary page.
Press " Bluetooth search ".
The list of telephones detected is
displayed.
Select the name of the chosen
telephone in the list.
If the pairing procedure fails, it is recommended
that you deactivate and then reactivate the
Bluetooth function in your telephone.
Depending on the type of telephone, you
may be asked to accept or not the transfer
of your contacts and messages.
Automatic reconnection
On return to the vehicle, if the last
telephone connected is present again, it is
automatically recognised and within about
30
seconds of switching on the ignition,
the connection is established without any
action on your part (Bluetooth activated). To modify the connection profile:
Press Telephone to display the
primary page.
Press the " PHONE" button to go to the
secondary page.
Press "Bluetooth connection " to
display the list of paired devices.
Press the "details" button of a paired
device.
The system offers to connect the telephone
with 3 profiles:
- "
Telephone " (hands-free kit, telephone
only),
- "
Streaming " (streaming: wireless playing of
the audio files on the telephone),
- "
Internet data ".
Select one or more profiles.
Press " OK" to confirm.
The ability of the system to connect to just
one profile depends on the telephone.
All three profiles may connect by default. The available services depend on the
network, SIM card, and device Bluetooth
compatibility. Consult your telephone's
manual and your operator to find out
which ser vices are available to you.
The profiles compatible with the system
are: HFP, OPP, PBAP, A 2DP, AVRCP,
MAP and PAN.
Go to the Brand's website for more information
(compatibility, additional help, etc.).
Managing paired telephones
This function allows the connection or
disconnection of a peripheral device as
well as the deletion of a pairing.
Press Telephone to display the
primary page.
Press the " PHONE" button to go to the
secondary page.
Press "Bluetooth connection " to
display the list of paired devices.
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