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CD player
Insert circular compact discs only.
Some anti-pirating systems, on original discs
or CDs copied using a personal recorder, may
cause faults which are no reflection on the
quality of the original player.
Insert a CD in the player, play begins
automatically.External CD players connected via the
USB port are not recognised by the
system. To play a disc which has already
been inserted, press the SOURCE
button several times in succession
and select " CD".
Press one of the buttons to select a
track on the CD.
Press the LIST button to display the
list of tracks on the CD.
Press and hold one of these buttons
for fast for ward or rewind.
Playing an MP3 compilation
Insert an MP3 compilation in the CD player.
The audio equipment searches for all of the
music tracks, which may take anything between
a few seconds and several tens of seconds,
before play begins.
On a single disc, the CD player can
read up to 255 MP3 files spread over 8
directory levels.
However, it is advisable to keep to a limit
of two levels to reduce the access time
before the CD is played.
The folder structure is not obser ved during
playback.
All of the files are displayed on a single
level. To play a disc which has already
been inserted, press the SOURCE
button several times in succession
and select " CD".
Press one of the buttons to select a
folder on the CD.
Press one of the buttons to select a
track on the CD. Press the LIST
button to display
the list of directories of the MP3
compilation.
Press and hold one of these buttons
for fast for ward or rewind.
Bluetooth® audio streaming
Streaming allows music files on the telephone
to be played via the vehicle's loudspeakers.
Connect the telephone.
(Refer to the " Pairing a Bluetooth®
telephone " section).
Activate the streaming source by
pressing SOURCE.
In certain cases, play of the audio
files must be initiated from the
keypad.
Audio files can be selected using the buttons
on the audio system control panel and the
steering mounted controls. The contextual
information can be displayed in the screen.
If the telephone supports the function. The
audio quality depends on the quality of
transmission by the telephone.
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Connecting Apple® players
Connect the Apple® player to the USB port
using a suitable cable (not supplied).
Play starts automatically.
Control is via the audio system.
The classifications available are those of the
portable device connected (artists
/ albums /
genres
/ playlists).
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 CD player can play files with “.mp3”,
“.wma”, “.wav” and “.aac” file extensions, with a
bit rate of 32 to 320 Kbps.
It also supports TAG mode (ID3 tag, WMA
TAG) .
No other file types (“.mp”4, etc.) can be read.
Files of the ".wma" type should be to the wma
9 standard.
The sampling rates supported are 11, 22, 44
and 48 kHz. No other file types (“.mp4”, etc.) can be read.
Files of the ".wma" type should be to the wma
9 standard.
The sampling rates supported are 11, 22, 44
and 48 kHz.
File names should have fewer than 20
characters, avoiding special characters (e.g.
«
? ; ù) so as to avoid any reading or display
problems.
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.
To protect the system, do not use a USB hub.
Use only USB memory sticks formatted
FAT 32 (File Allocation Table).
Via the USB port, the system can play audio
files with the extension ".mp3”, “.wma”, “.wav”,
“.cbr”, “.vbr" with a bit rate of 32 to 320 Kbps. It is recommended that you use genuine
Apple
® USB cables for correct operation.
Telephone
Pairing a Bluetooth®
telephone
As a safety measure and because they
require prolonged attention on the part
of the driver, the operations for pairing
of the Bluetooth mobile telephone with
the Bluetooth hands-free system of your
audio system must be carried out with the
vehicle stationary and the ignition on.
Activate the telephone's Bluetooth
function and ensure that it is "visible to all"
(telephone configuration).
The services available depend on
the network, the SIM card and the
compatibility of the Bluetooth telephone
used.
Check the instructions for your telephone
and with your ser vice provider for the
ser vices to which you have access.
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Media
QUESTIONRESPONSESOLUTION
The Bluetooth connection is cut. The battery of the peripheral device may not be
sufficiently charged.Charge the battery of the peripheral device.
The message "USB device error" is displayed
in the screen. The USB memory stick is not recognised.
The USB memory stick may be corrupt.Reformat the USB memory stick.
The CD is ejected every time or is not played. The CD is upside down, cannot be read, does not contain audio files or contains audio files of
a format not recognised by the audio system.
The CD is protected by an anti-pirating system
not recognised by the audio system.-
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heck that the CD is inserted in the player
the right way up.
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C
heck the condition of the CD: the CD
cannot be played if it is too badly damaged.
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C
heck the content in the case of a recorded
CD: consult the advice in the "Audio"
section.
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ue to insufficient quality, certain burned
CDs will not be read by the audio system.
The CD sound is of poor quality. The CD used in scratched or of poor quality. Insert good quality CDs and store them in
suitable conditions.
The audio settings (bass, treble, ambience) are
unsuitable. Return bass and treble settings to 0, without
selecting an ambience.
I am unable to play the music files on my
smartphone via the USB port. Depending on the smartphone, access by the
audio system to music on the smartphone may
have to be approved on the latter.Manual activate the MTP profile on the
smartphone (USB settings menu).
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The touch screen is of the "capacitive"
type.
To clean the screen, use a soft, non-
abrasive cloth (e.g. spectacles cloth) with
no additional product.
Do not use sharp objects on the screen.
Do not touch the screen with wet hands.
Certain information is displayed permanently in
the upper bar of the touch screen:
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R
eminder of the air conditioning information
(depending on version), and direct access to
the corresponding menu.
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R
eminder of the Radio Media and
Telephone menu information.
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R
eminder of the privacy information.
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ccess to the Settings of the touch screen
and digital instrument panel.
Selection of the audio source (depending on
equipment):
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M/DAB/AM radio stations (depending on
equipment).
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T
elephone connected via Bluetooth and
Bluetooth multimedia broadcast (streaming).
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SB memory stick.
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edia player connected via the auxiliary
socket (depending on equipment).
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D player (depending on equipment). In the "Settings" menu it is possible to
create a profile for just one person or a
group of people with shared interests,
with the possibility of entering multiple
settings (radio presets, audio settings,
ambiences, etc.)
; these settings are taken
into account automatically.
In very hot conditions, the volume may
be limited to protect the system. It may go
into standby (screen and sound off) for at
least 5
minutes.
The return to normal takes place when
the temperature in the passenger
compartment has dropped.
Press the back arrow to go back a level or
confirm.
Steering mounted controls
Steering mounted controls -
Ty p e 1
Radio:
Select the previous/next preset radio
station.
Select the previous/next item in a
menu or a list.
Media:
Select the previous/next track.
Select the previous/next item in a
menu or a list.
Radio:
Short press: display the list of radio
stations.
Long press: update the list.
Media:
Short press: display the list of
folders.
Long press: display the available
sorting options.
Change audio source (radio
; USB ;
AUX if equipment connected
; CD ;
streaming).
Confirm a selection.
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Applications
Viewing photos
Insert a USB memory stick in the USB socket.To protect the system, do not use a USB
hub.
The system can read folders and image files in
the formats:
.tiff ; .gif ; .jpg/jpeg ; .bmp ; .png.
Press Applications to display the
primary page.
Press " Photos ".
Select a folder.
Select an image to view.
Press this button to display the
details of the photo.
Press the back arrow to go back a
level.
Managing messages
Press Applications to display the
primary page.
Press "SMS".
Select the "SMS" tab.
Press this button to select the
display settings for messages.
Press this button to search and
select a recipient.
Select the "Quick messages" tab.
Press this button to select the
display settings for messages.
Press this button to write a new
message.
Press the basket alongside the
selected message to delete it.
Press this button alongside the
selected message to display the
secondary page. Press this button to edit and modify
the existing text.
Press this button to write a new
message.
Press the basket to delete the
message.
Radio
Selecting a station
Press Radio Media
to display the
primary page.
Press one of the buttons for an
automatic search for radio stations.
Or Move the slider for a manual search
for frequencies up or down.
Or Press the frequency.
Enter the FM and AM waveband
values using the virtual keypad.
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Press "OK" to confirm.
Radio reception may be affected by the
use of electrical equipment not approved
by the Brand, such as a USB charger
connected to the 12
V socket.
The exterior environment (hills, buildings,
tunnels, basement car parks, etc.)
may block reception, including in RDS
mode. This behaviour is normal in the
propagation of radio waves and does not
indicate any failure of the audio system.
Changing waveband
Press Radio Media to display the
primary page.
Press the " OPTIONS" button to go to the
secondary page.
Press "Band" to change waveband.
Press in the grey area to confirm.
Presetting a station
Select a radio station or frequency. Make a short press on the star
outline. If the star is solid, 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. RDS, if activated, allows you to
continue listening to the same station
by automatically retuning to alternative
frequencies. However, in certain
conditions, coverage of an 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
j o u r n ey.
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 " INFO".
Press in the grey zone to confirm.
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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
may be 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 ".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.
Auxiliary socket (AUX)
Depending on equipment
This source is only available if "Auxiliary input"
has been checked in the audio settings.
Connect a portable device (MP3 player, etc.) to
the auxiliary Jack socket using an audio cable
(not supplied).
First adjust the volume on the portable device
(to a high level). Then adjust the volume of the
audio system.
Management of the controls is via the portable
device.
Selecting the source
If 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.
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. Press Radio Media
to display the
primary page.
Press the " SOURCES " button.
Choose the source.
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Bluetooth®streaming
Streaming allows you to listen to music from
your smartphone.
The Bluetooth profile must be activated, first
adjust the volume on the portable device (to a
high level).
Then adjust the volume of the 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. The classifications available are those of
the portable device connected (artists/
albums/genres/playlists/audio books/
podcasts). It is also possible to 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
the Apple
® p l aye r. To protect the system, do not use a USB
hub.
The audio system 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.
Information and advice
The system supports USB mass storage
devices, BlackBerry® devices or Apple®
players via the USB sockets. The adapter
cable is not supplied.
Device management is via 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.
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