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Radio
The radio can receive broadcasting from the FMwaveband with HD Radio™ Technology and
SiriusXM® Satellite radio *. When the vehicle hasan Internet connection, it is also possible to lis-ten to web radio.
The radio can be controlledusing voice commands, theright-side steering wheel key-pad or the center display.
Related information
Starting the radio (p. 453)
Changing waveband and radio station(p. 454)
Storing radio favorites (p. 455)
Radio settings (p. 456)
RBDS (p. 457)
HD Radio™ (p. 457)
SiriusXM® Satellite radio* (p. 460)
Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 494)
Voice control for radio and media (p. 146)
Media player (p. 470)
Starting the radio
The radio is started from the center display'sApp view.
1.Open the desired waveband (e.g. FM) fromApp view.
2. Select a radio station.
Related information
Radio (p. 453)
Searching for a radio station (p. 455)
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Media player
The media player can play audio from the CDplayer* and from external audio sources con-nected via USB port or Bluetooth. It can alsoplay video format via the USB port.
When the vehicle is connected to the Internet, itis also possible to listen to web radio, audiobooks and to access music services via apps.
The media player is controlledfrom the center display. Severalfunctions can also be con-trolled using voice commandsor the right-side steering wheelkeypad.
The radio, which is also handled by the mediaplayer, is described in a separate section.
Related information
Playing media (p. 470)
Controlling and changing media (p. 472)
Media searches (p. 473)
Apps (p. 450)
Radio (p. 453)
CD player* (p. 474)
Video (p. 474)
Streaming media via Bluetooth® (p. 476)
Playing media via the USB port (p. 476)
Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 494)
Playing media
The media player is controlled from the centerdisplay. Several other functions can also be con-trolled using the right-side steering wheel key-pad or by using voice commands.
The radio can also be controlled in the mediaplayer. See the section describing the radio.
Starting a media source
App view. (Generic illustration; basic apps vary depend-ing on market and model).
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CD *
1. Insert a CD.
2.Open the CD app from App view.
3.Select the track you would like to play.
> Playback will begin.
USB flash drive
1. Inset a USB flash drive.
2.Open the USB app from App view.
3.Select the track you would like to play.
> Playback will begin.
MP3 player and iPod ®
NOTE
To start playback from an iPod, the iPod appmust be used (not USB).
When an iPod is used as source, the car'saudio and media system has a menu struc-ture similar to the iPod player's own menustructure.
1. Connect a media source.
2.Start playback in the connected mediasource.
3.Open the app (iPod, USB) from App view.
>Playback will begin.
Bluetooth-connected device
1. Activate Bluetooth in the media source.
2. Connect a media source.
3. Start playback in the connected mediasource.
4.Open the Bluetooth app from App view.
>Playback will begin.
Media with Internet connection
Medial playback from apps with Internet connec-tion:
1. Connect the vehicle to the Internet.
2. Open the app from the App view.
> Playback will begin.
Read the separate section on how to downloadapps.
Video
1. Connect a media source.
2.Open the USB app from App view.
3.Tap the title you would like to play.
> Playback will begin.
Apple CarPlay
CarPlay is described in a separate section.
Android Auto
Android Auto is described in a separate section.
Related information
Handling the App menu in the instrumentpanel (p. 102)
Radio (p. 453)
Controlling and changing media (p. 472)
Connecting a device via the USB port(p. 477)
Connecting a device via Bluetooth® (p. 476)
Download apps (p. 451)
Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 494)
Video (p. 474)
Apple® CarPlay®* (p. 479)
Android Auto* (p. 482)
Voice control for radio and media (p. 146)
Compatible file formats for media (p. 478)
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Controlling and changing media
Media playback can be controlled using voicecommands, the steering wheel keypad or thecenter display.
The media player can be con-trolled using voice commands,the right-side steering wheelkeypad or the center display.
Volume - turn the knob under the center display
or tap on the right-side steering wheelkeypad to raise or lower the volume.
Play/pause - tap the image for the track youwould like to play, or press the button below the
center display or on the right-side steeringwheel keypad.
Changing track/song - tap the desired track in
the center display, or press or belowthe center display or on the right-side steeringwheel keypad.
Rewinding/fast-forwarding - tap the time axis inthe center display and drag it sideways, or press
and hold or below the center display oron the right-side steering wheel keypad.
Changing media source - select from among pre-vious sources in the app, tap the desired app inApp view or use the right-side steering wheel
keypad to select the app in the app menu .
Library - tap the button to playfrom the library.
Shuffle - tap the button to playtracks in a random order.
Similar - tap the button to useGracenote to search for similarmusic on the USB device andcreate a playlist from the musicfound. The playlist can containup to 50 tracks.
Change device - tap the but-ton to toggle between USBdevices when more than one isconnected.
Related information
Media player (p. 470)
Media searches (p. 473)
Sound settings (p. 448)
Apps (p. 450)
Gracenote® (p. 473)
Voice control for radio and media (p. 146)
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Media searches
Searches can be performed to locate a specificartist, composer, song title, album, video, audiobook or playlist. If the vehicle is connected to theInternet, it is also possible to search for pod-casts (online digital media).
1.Tap .
>Search view will displayed and the key-board will open.
2. Enter a search word/phrase.
3.Tap Search.
>A search will be performed on connecteddevices and the results will be displayedby category.
Swipe the screen horizontally to display each cat-egory separately.
Related information
Media player (p. 470)
Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 494)
Playing media (p. 470)
Entering characters, letters and words byhand in the center display (p. 127)
Gracenote®
Gracenote identifies artists, albums, tracks andany associated images that can be displayedduring playback.
Gracenote MusicID® is a standard for music rec-ognition. It can identify and analyze the metadataof music files and present information about themusic. Metadata from different sources maysometimes be inconsistent or insufficient.
Because Gracenote supports phonetic process-ing of artist name, album titles and genres, voicecommands can be used to control music play-back.
1.Tap Settings in the Top view.
2.Tap MediaGracenote®.
3.Choose settings for Gracenote data:
Gracenote® Online Search - searchGracenote's online database for currentlyplaying media.
Gracenote® Multiple Results - select howGracenote data should be displayed if thereare multiple search results.
1 - the file's original data will be used.
2 - Gracenote data will be used.
3 - Gracenote or original data can beselected.
None - no result will be displayed.
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Updating Gracenote
The contents of the Gracenote database are con-tinuously updated. For optimal functionality,update to the latest version. Seesupport.volvocars.com for information and down-loads.
Related information
Playing media (p. 470)
License agreement for audio and media(p. 501)
Voice control for radio and media (p. 146)
CD player*
The media player can play CDs with compatibleaudio files.
Disc slot.
Eject button.
Related information
Playing media (p. 470)
Voice control for radio and media (p. 146)
Compatible file formats for media (p. 478)
Video
The media player can play videos from USB-connected devices.
Video is not available when the vehicle is moving;only audio will be played. Video will resume whenthe vehicle is stationary.
Information on compatible media formats is provi-ded in a separate section.
Related information
Playing video (p. 475)
Playing DivX® (p. 475)
Video settings (p. 475)
Compatible file formats for media (p. 478)
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Playing video
The USB app in App view is used to play videos.
1. Connecting media source (USB device).
2.Open the USB app from App view.
3.Tap the title you would like to play.
> Playback will begin.
Related information
Video (p. 474)
Playing DivX® (p. 475)
Video settings (p. 475)
Compatible file formats for media (p. 478)
Playing DivX®
The DivX Certified® device must be registered toplay purchased DivX video-on-demand (VOD)movies.
1.Tap Settings in the Top view.
2.Tap VideoDivX® VOD to get a registra-tion code.
3.Go to vod.divx.com for more information andto complete the registration process.
Related information
Video (p. 474)
Playing video (p. 475)
Video settings (p. 475)
Compatible file formats for media (p. 478)
Video settings
Some video playback settings can be adjusted,e.g. language.
The following can be adjusted by opening Top
view and tapping SettingsVideo or with thevideo player in full-screen mode: AudioLanguage, Off and Subtitle Language.
Related information
Video (p. 474)
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Streaming media via Bluetooth®
The vehicle's media player is equipped withBluetooth and can play audio files fromBluetooth-enabled external devices such as cel-lular phones and tablets.
In order for the media player to be able to wire-lessly play audio files from an external device, thedevice must be connected to the vehicle viaBluetooth.
Related information
Connecting a device via Bluetooth® (p. 476)
Connecting a phone to the car via Bluetoothfor the first time (p. 485)
Playing media (p. 470)
Compatible file formats for media (p. 478)
Connecting a device via Bluetooth®
Connect a Bluetooth® device to the vehicle towirelessly play media and give the vehicle anInternet connection if it is available.
Many cellular phones on the market currently
offer wireless Bluetooth® technology, but not allphones are fully compatible with the vehicle.
The procedure for connecting a media device isthe same as for connecting a cellular phone to
the vehicle via Bluetooth®.
Related information
Streaming media via Bluetooth® (p. 476)
Connecting a phone to the car via Bluetoothfor the first time (p. 485)
Playing media (p. 470)
Playing media via the USB port
External audio sources, such as an iPod® orMP3 player, can be connected to the audio sys-tem via the vehicle's USB port.
Devices with rechargeable batteries can becharged when they are connected via the USBport and the ignition is in mode I, II or the engineis running.
The content on the external source can be readfaster if it only contains data of a compatible for-mat. Video files can also be played via the USBport.
Some MP3 players have their own file systemthat the vehicle has support for.
Related information
Connecting a device via the USB port(p. 477)
Playing media (p. 470)
Video (p. 474)
Ignition modes (p. 395)
Technical specifications for USB devices(p. 477)
Apple® CarPlay®* (p. 479)
Android Auto* (p. 482)