2020 KIA NIRO PHEV CD player

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Using the media
\334Warning
Driving while distracted can result in a
loss of vehicle control that may lead to an
accident, severe bodily injury, or death.
The driver′s primary responsibility is the
safe and legal operation of the vehicle,
and the use of any vehicle systems,
including the touch screen and steering
wheel controls, which take the driver′s
eyes, attention, and focus away from the
safe operation of the vehicle, or which are
not permissible by law, should never be
used during the operation of the vehicle.
Listening to music from a
USB device
You can play media files stored in portable
devices, such as USB storage devices
and MP3 players. Check compatible USB
storage devices and file specifications
before using the USB mode.
> See ″USB
mode.″
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Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, available buttons or the
appearance and layout of the USB port in
your vehicle may vary.
[Starting the USB player
1 Connect your USB device to the
USB port in the vehicle.
Playback may start immediately
depending on the device that you
connect to the system.
2 Press All Menus > Media on
the Home screen, or press the
Media button on the control
panel.
 The media player is displayed in full
screen.
If you have multiple media storage
devices, press the Media button on
the control panel again and press
USB Music on the media selection
window.
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\333Note
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available functions may vary.
When connecting a USB storage device,
do not use an extension cable. If you use
a USB hub or an extension cable, the
device may not be recognized.
Fully insert a USB connector into the
USB port. Failure to do so may cause a
communication error.
When you disconnect a USB device, a
distorted noise may occur.
The system can play only files encoded
in a standard format.
The following types of USB devices may
not be recognized or work correctly:
- Encrypted MP3 players
-USB devices not recognized as
removable disks
A USB device may not be recognized
depending on its condition.
Some USB devices may be incompatible
with your system.
Depending on the USB device's type,
capacity, or the format of files, USB
recognition time may be longer.
Depending on the specification, some
USB devices may not support charging
via a USB connection.
[Controlling the USB player
Use the buttons on the media player
screen to control the music playback.
Pausing/Resuming playback
Press to pause music playback. Press
to resume playback.
Rewinding/Fast forwarding
Press and hold or to rewind or
fast forward the song.
 Alternatively, use the Search backward
button (SEEK) or the Search forward
button (TRACK) on the control panel.
You can also use the Search lever/
button on the steering wheel.
You can change the playback position
by pressing the progress bar on the
screen. Music will begin playing from
the selected location.

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[Searching for music files on
a files list
Access a files list to search for and select
a song.
1 On the music playback screen,
press List.
2 Press the screen to open
a folder, move to another
category, or play a music file.
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a Display the options list.
Media Sources: Select a media
storage device you want to use.
Now Playing: Return to the
currently playing file if it is not
visible on the current screen.
b Return to the previous level.
c Move up to another folder/
category.
d Play all files in the selected folder
or category.
e Search for a song based on
categories.
f Scroll bar
Listening to music via
Bluetooth
You can listen to music stored in the
connected Bluetooth audio device via your
vehicle's speakers.
[ Starting the Bluetooth audio
player
1 Connect a Bluetooth-enabled
device to your system, such
as a mobile phone or an MP3
player.
> See ″Connecting Bluetooth
devices.″
2 Press All Menus > Media on
the Home screen, or press the
Media button on the control
panel.
 If you have multiple media storage
devices, press the Media button on
the control panel again and press
Bluetooth Audio from the media
selection window.
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a If two Bluetooth audio devices are
connected to your system, select a
device to play music from.
b Display the options list.
Media Sources: Select a media
storage device you want to use.
Connections : Search for and
connect another Bluetooth
device.
 Sound Settings: Customize the
system sound settings.
> See
″ Configuring the sound settings.″
 User′s Manual on Web (QR
Code): Access the web manual
via the QR code. For safety
reasons, you can access the QR
code only when your vehicle is
stationary.
c Return to the previous level.
d Information about the song
currently playing
e Restart the current playback. Press
twice to play the previous file.
f Pause or resume playback.
g Play the next file.
h Playback time and playback
position
\333 Note
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available functions may vary.
Depending on the connected Bluetooth
device, mobile phone, or the music
player you are using, playback controls
may differ.
Depending on the music player you are
using, streaming may not be supported.
Depending on the connected Bluetooth
device or mobile phone, some functions
may not be supported.
If you connect a media device or
mobile phone to your system via both
Bluetooth and a USB cable, your system
or device may not operate correctly. To
use a Bluetooth connection, disconnect
any cable connection to the device.
[Controlling the Bluetooth
audio player
Use the buttons on the media player
screen to control the music playback.
\333 Note
Depending on the connected Bluetooth
device, mobile phone, or the music player
you are using, playback controls may
differ.

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QHow do I pair a Bluetooth device
with the system?
AOn the Home screen, press
All Menus > Setup > Device
Connections > Bluetooth >
Bluetooth Connections > Add
New . From the Bluetooth device
you want to connect, search for
and pair with your system. When
you enter or confirm a Bluetooth
passkey displayed on the system
screen, the device is registered
to the system's Bluetooth devices
list and connected to the system
automatically.
> See ″Connecting
Bluetooth devices .″
QWhat is a passkey?
AA passkey is the password used
to authenticate the connection
between the system and the mobile
device. The passkey needs to be
entered only once when you pair a
mobile phone for the first time.
The initial passkey is ″0000.″
You can change it by pressing
All Menus > Setup > Device
Connections > Bluetooth >
Bluetooth System Info > Passkey.
FAQ
Bluetooth
QWhat kinds of functions can I use
with Bluetooth?
AYou can connect your mobile phone
to make or answer calls hands
free. You can also connect audio
devices, such as MP3 players and
mobile phones, to listen to music
in your vehicle.
> See "Making a call
via Bluetooth " or
"Listening to music via
Bluetooth."
QWhat is the difference between
pairing a device and connecting a
device?
APairing occurs through
authenticating the system and
a mobile device. Devices paired
with the system can be connected
and disconnected until they are
deleted from the system. Bluetooth
Handsfree features, such as making
or answering calls or accessing
contacts, are supported only in
mobile phones connected with the
system.

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Product specifications
Media player
[USB mode
# Music
Item Specifications
Audio file
specification MPEG-1/2 Layer3, OGG (Vorbis), FLAC, WMA (Standard/
Professional), WAV
Bit rates/Sampling
frequency MP3
8 to 320 kbps (CBR/VBR), to 48 kHz (ID3 tag version:
Ver. 1.0, Ver. 1.1, Ver. 2.2, Ver. 2.3, Ver. 2.4)
OGG Q1 to Q10, to 48 kHz
FLAC 8/16/24 bit, to 48 kHz
WMA
 Standard (0x161): to L3 Profile, to 385 kbps, to 48 kHz
Professional (0x162): to M0b, to 192 kbps, to 48 kHz
WAV 8/16 bit, to 48 kHz
Detailed
specifications
 Maximum number of directory layers: 20
Maximum length of folder/file names: 255 byte
Supported characters for folder/file names: Alphanumeric
characters, Korean standard character set 2,350 characters,
Simplified Chinese 4,888 characters
Maximum number of folders: 2,000 (including ROOT)
Maximum number of files: 8,000

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Index
A
advanced system settings 8-5
all menus 1-10
Android Auto
settings 8-4
starting 2-3
Apple CarPlay
settings 8-4
starting 2-5
B
battery warning 1-6
beep, set 8-12
blue light filter settings 8-14
Bluetooth audio player
pausing/resuming 4-8
playing 4-6
playing the previous/next file 4-8
restarting playback 4-8
Bluetooth information 8-4
Bluetooth mode
connecting devices 5-3
deleting devices 5-5
disconnecting devices 5-4
pairing devices 5-2
Bluetooth phone
answering a call 5-12
call history 5-6
contacts list 5-9
favorites list 5-7
functions during a call 5-13
keypad 5-10
making a call 5-5
switching calls 5-14
Bluetooth settings 8-3
Bluetooth specifications 9-15
brightness mode, set 8-12
brightness settings 8-13
C
call history 5-5
charging current, set 2-17
charging management 2-15
climate control system 2-8
climate settings 8-2
component names and functions control panel
custom button 1-2
media button 1-2
power button/volume knob 1-2
radio button 1-2
reset button 1-2 , 9-6
search backward/forward
button 1-3
search knob 1-3
setup button 1-3
steering wheel remote control
call/answer button 1-4
call end button 1-4
mode button 1-4
mute button 1-4
search lever/button 1-4
voice recognition button 1-4
volume lever/button 1-4
contacts list 5-9
control panel 1-2
custom button, set 8-5

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D
departure time, set 2-15
device connection settings
Android Auto 8-4
Apple CarPlay 8-4
Bluetooth 8-4
display settings 8-12
driving assistance screen
rear view 2-7
driving information 2-9
E
eco-driving information 2-17
energy flow 2-11 , 2-18
energy information 2-14
F
FAQ
audio functions 9-10
Bluetooth 9-8
broadcast reception 9-10
self-check on system faults 9-11
favorites
contacts 5-7
frequently asked questions 9-8
fuel economy information 2-11
G
general system settings 8-6
H
HD Radio 3-6
home screen 1-8 Hybrid menu
energy flow 2-11
fuel economy information 2-11
K
keyboard, set 8-7
L
language, set 8-7
M
media notification, set 8-6
media player
Bluetooth audio mode 4-6
USB mode 4-2
mode button, set 8-5
music, play
Bluetooth audio mode 4-6
USB mode 4-2
P
parking guides 2-7
phone
dialed calls 5-6
missed calls 5-6
received calls 5-6
phone projection 2-2
Android Auto 2-3
Apple CarPlay 2-5
Plug-in Hybrid menu
charging current, set 2-17
charging management 2-15
departure time, set 2-15
eco-driving information 2-17
energy flow 2-18