2020 KIA NIRO PHEV audio

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Connecting a registered device
To use a Bluetooth device, first connect a registered Bluetooth
device to the system.0000
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You can add one Bluetooth hands-free kit or up to two
Bluetooth audio devices.
1 On the All Menus screen, touch Setup >
Device
Connections >
Bluetooth >
Bluetooth
Connections.
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After the access request is approved, it may take a while
until the Bluetooth connection is completed. As soon as the
Bluetooth connection is completed, the Bluetooth connection
indicator icon appears at the top of the screen.
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Access to data can be enabled or disabled by using the
Bluetooth Settings menu on the mobile phone. For more
details, refer to the mobile phone’s user manual.
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You cannot register another device while operating a
Bluetooth device.
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In order not to use the automatic Bluetooth connection, turn
off the Bluetooth function on the device.
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You can add Bluetooth devices up to 6.

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Bluetooth connection screen
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a Returns to the previous step.
b Select hands-free or Bluetooth audio to connect or disconnect
Bluetooth devices.0000
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A device list will appear when a Bluetooth device is added
to the system.
c Add a new device to the system.
d Delete a registered device from the system.
e The list of menu items appears.
000EAuto Connection Priority: Set Bluetooth connection
priority for devices to automatically connect them when
starting the vehicle (if equipped).
000EUser's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code
that provides access to the online user manual for the
system.
2 Touch the device name or icons to connect.
3 Select the function to connect and touch OK.
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If you cannot connect your device, check to make sure its
Bluetooth option is enabled.
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When the connection is terminated abnormally due to
being out of range or device failures, the connection is
automatically restored as soon as the device returns to
the connection range or normal state.
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When the connection is unstable due to a Bluetooth
communication error, on the All Menus screen, touch
Setup >
Device Connections >
Bluetooth >
Reset to
initialize the Bluetooth function and connect the device
again.
> See “ Reset.”

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Playing a voice memo
You can select and play a recorded voice memo.
From the list of Voice Memos, touch the desired voice
memo.
Recording a voice memo
1 On the Voice Memo screen, touch .
It starts recording a voice memo.
2 When recording is finished, touch on the
screen or press the End Call button on the
steering wheel.
The voice memo is automatically saved.
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To temporarily stop recording, touch
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When recording starts, the other audio functions are muted
or playback is paused.
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When you make or receive a call while recording, the
recording is paused.
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When you make an emergency call or you are connected to
an emergency call after airbag deployment, the recording is
stopped and the recorded voice memo is automatically saved.

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Configuring the device
connection settings
You can manage Bluetooth devices or configure their operation
settings. You can also activate the phone projection so that you
can control the smartphone applications on the system screen
after connecting the smartphone to the system.
1 On the All Menus screen, touch Setup >
Device
Connections.
The device connection settings screen appears.
2 Configure the settings required:
Bluetooth
You can register or delete a Bluetooth device for the system and
connect or disconnect a registered device. You can also configure
operation settings such as notifications, messages, and other
settings for Bluetooth devices.
0000A For more information on how to use the Bluetooth functions:
> see “Connecting a Bluetooth device.”
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Some setting options appear when a smartphone is
connected to the system.
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To edit or delete a message, pull over the vehicle at a
safe place and access the messaging function on your
smartphone. You cannot edit or delete a message from the
system.
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When an iPhone is connected to the system, there are some
restrictions when receiving messages as follows:
000DOnly the sender name appears when the sender
information is saved.
000DOnly the phone number appears when the sender
information is not saved.
000DYou cannot use the auto-reply message function.
000DWhen the incoming message notification or lock-screen
view option is off, messages cannot be received.
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The message reader function may not be supported
depending on the system language.
Bluetooth Connections
You can register or delete a Bluetooth device from the system
and connect or disconnect a registered device.
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You can add one Bluetooth hands-free kit or up to two
Bluetooth audio devices.

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Configuring the advanced
system settings
You can configure the settings for notification and button actions.
1 On the All Menus screen, touch Setup >

Advanced.
The advanced settings screen appears.
2 Configure the settings required:
Return to Map: Set Time
You can set the system to automatically display the map screen
after a specified period of time when switched to the Radio/Media
mode screen while using the navigation.
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This function works while driving once a destination has been
set.
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This feature is not available on the phone projection screen.
TUNE Knob Function
You can change the [TUNE/ FILE] knob’s function on the map.
Changes Stations, Tracks, etc., in the Audio
System
You can search music or adjust the radio frequency by using the
[TUNE/ FILE] knob on the map.
Zooms In/Out on the Map
You can zoom in or out the map by using the [TUNE/ FILE] knob
on the map.

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Volume
You can adjust the volume for each system function including
phone projection.
System Sound
You can adjust the volume for each system function and initialize
all volume settings.0000
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To initialize all system sound settings, touch Reset.
Phone Projection
You can adjust the volume of the phone projection and initialize
all volume settings.
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To initialize all system sound settings of the phone projection,
touch Reset.
Advanced
You can change the system sound settings and apply various
sound effects.
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specifications of the amplifier.
Speed Dependent Volume Control
Automatically adjusts Audio volume according to vehicle speed.
Live Dynamic (if equipped)
Provides natural and vivid sound like real performance.
Bass Boost (if equipped)
Provides magnificent and dynamic sound by amplifying the bass.

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Quantum Logic Surround (if equipped)
Provides the surround sound that can give spatial depth of field
as on an actual stage.
Clari-Fi (if equipped)
Provides sound close to the original after recovering the sound
lost during compression.
BOSE Centerpoint (if equipped)
Provides rich surround sound after converting the sound sources
such as digital files and satellite radio to stereophonic sound.
BOSE Dynamic Speed Compensation (if equipped)
Provides a stable listening environment by adjusting the audio
volume depending on the vehicle speed.
Tone
You can adjust the sound by adjusting the strengths (output
levels) for each audio band: Bass, Midrange, and Treble. You can
also initialize the output levels for all audio bands.
0000ATo initialize the output levels for all audio bands, touch
Center.
Priority
You can configure the settings so that a specific sound is more
audible over other sounds.

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Navigation Guidance
You can set to enable the navigation sound to be heard first when
using both the navigation system and Radio/Media system.
Proximity Warning
Lowers all other audio volumes when the camera view is active.
Navigation Guidance During Calls
Even during a call, the navigation sound is heard.
Start-up Volume Limit
You can set to automatically decrease the audio volume to an
adequate level when turning on the vehicle.
Navigation Volume
You can select a method to adjust the navigation volume.
Mute Navigation Guidance (if equipped)
Press the Mute button on the steering wheel when the navigation
guidance is being output to set to mute the guidance volume for
10 seconds.
Use Map Screen Volume Buttons
You can adjust the navigation volume by using the volume control
button on the map screen.
Use Map Screen Volume Buttons or Volume
Knob
By using the volume control button on the map screen or
using the Volume knob on the control panel, you can adjust the
navigation volume.