2021 KIA SORENTO HYBRID radio

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FM Radio Noise Control
You can customize sound quality when listening to FM radio by adjusting background noise
of the original sound.
Reset
You can initialize all the sound settings.
Turning on/off the screen touch sound
To turn on or off the touch sound on the screen, press Beep at the top of
the screen.

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Configuring the sound settings (Type2)
You can change the sound settings such as speaker volume and sound effects.
0000AAvailable settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
0000ASome functions may not be available depending on the infotainment system\
and
amplifier specifications on the vehicle.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup > Sound.
The sound settings screen appears.
2 Configure the settings required:
0000APress > Search for Settings or press and enter a keyword to search for a
setting item. You can also search for a setting item by voice.
Premium Sound (if equipped)
You can change the system sound settings and apply various sound effects.
0000AAvailable sound effects may differ depending on the specifications of the amplifier.
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.
Quantum Logic Surround (if equipped)
Provides the surround sound that can give spatial depth of field as on an actual stage.
Centerpoint® Surround Technology (if equipped)
Provides rich surround sound after converting the sound sources such as digital files and
satellite radio to stereophonic sound.

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Parking Safety Priority
When warning sound is generated while parking, the audio volume decreases to make the
sound audible.
Navigation Guidance During Calls
Even during a call, the navigation sound is heard.
Navigation Guidance
You can set to enable the navigation sound to be heard first when using both the navigation
system and Radio/Media system.
Mute Navigation Guidance
Press the Mute button on the steering wheel when the navigation guidance i\
s being output
to set to mute the guidance volume for 10 seconds.
System Volumes
You can adjust the volume for each system function including phone projection.
Subsystem Volumes
You can adjust the volume for each system function and initialize all volume settings.
0000ATo initialize all system sound settings, press Reset.
Connected Device Volumes
You can adjust the volume of the phone projection and initialize all volume settings.
\225Android Auto: Vary the volume of your Android smartphone, connected to the system,
depending on the function.
\225Apple CarPlay: Vary the volume of your iPhone, connected to the system, depending on
the function.
0000ATo initialize all system sound settings of the phone projection, press Reset.

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Speed Dependent Volume Control (if equipped)
Automatically adjusts Audio volume according to vehicle speed.
Dynamic Speed Compensation (if equipped)
Provides a stable listening environment by adjusting the audio volume depending on the
vehicle speed.
Start-up Volume Limit
You can set to automatically decrease the audio volume to an adequate level when turning
on the vehicle.
Active Sound (if equipped)
You can turn on the engine sound effect function which plays engine sound.
0000AThe screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Active Sound Design
Adjust the interior engine sound volume.
Virtual Engine Sound System (if equipped)
Turn on or off the engine sound function which generates a virtual engine sound.
FM Radio Noise Control
You can customize sound quality when listening to FM radio by adjusting background noise
of the original sound.

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Information
You can specify the information to display on the navigation map screen while driving.
\225Route Guide Line: Used to display the route guide line in different colors depending on
the traffic conditions. To display the route color with a fixed one, uncheck Show Traffic
Colors on Route and select a color.
\225Vehicle Symbol: You can specify the icon type to display your current location on the
map.
\225Units: You can set the distance unit of the navigation map to Kilometers (km) or Miles
(mi) (if equipped).
\225Show Vehicle Speed: Displays the vehicle speed on the map.
\225Detailed Guidance View: You can set to display detailed information on the Map screen,
such as moving directions and lane change.
\225Speed Limits: Sets whether or not to display the speed limits on the screen.
Map Auto-scale Settings
You can set the scales for each vehicle speed zone.
0000AFor example, when you select "700 ft" for the 21–40 mi/h zone and "0.25 mi" for the 41–60
mi/h zone, the unit interval for the map scale on the navigation screen becomes 700 ft
when the vehicle speed is 40 mi/h and 0.25 mi when the vehicle speed is \
41 mi/h.
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.
0000AThis function works while driving once a destination has been set.
0000AThis feature is not available on the phone projection screen.
Auto Re-center Map
You can set the system to automatically display the current position when the specified
period of time elapses after changing to another position on the map.

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Information
You can specify the information to display on the navigation map screen while driving.
\225Route Guide Line: Used to display the route guide line in different colors depending on
the traffic conditions. To display the route color with a fixed one, uncheck Show Traffic
Colors on Route and select a color.
\225Vehicle Symbol: You can specify the icon type to display your current location on the
map.
\225Units: You can set the distance unit of the navigation map to Kilometers (km) or Miles
(mi) (if equipped).
\225You can set the distance unit of the navigation map to Kilometers (km) or Miles (mi).
\225Show Vehicle Speed: Displays the vehicle speed on the map.
\225Detailed Guidance View: You can set to display detailed information on the Map screen,
such as moving directions and lane change.
\225Speed Limits: Sets whether or not to display the speed limits on the screen.
Map Auto-scale Settings
You can set the scales for each vehicle speed zone.
0000AFor example, when you select "700 ft" for the 21–40 mi/h zone and "0.25 mi" for the 41–60
mi/h zone, the unit interval for the map scale on the navigation screen becomes 700 ft
when the vehicle speed is 40 mi/h and 0.25 mi when the vehicle speed is \
41 mi/h.
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.
0000AThis function works while driving once a destination has been set.
0000AThis feature is not available on the phone projection screen.
Auto Re-center Map
You can set the system to automatically display the current position when the specified
period of time elapses after changing to another position on the map.

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System status indicator icons
You can see the system status by checking the status indicator icons at the top right of the
system screen.
Different status indicator icons appear when each function is performed. The meanings of
the icons are as follows:
Mute/memo recording
Navigation sound muted
Radio/Media sound muted
All sound outputs muted
Recording a voice memo
Bluetooth/call
Connecting a phone via Bluetooth
Connecting an audio device via Bluetooth
Connecting a phone and an audio device via Bluetooth
Making a call via a Bluetooth phone
Bluetooth phone's microphone off
Downloading the contact and list of recent calls from the connected Bluetooth
phone

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QI bought a new mobile phone and want to replace my old phone with the new one to
connect the system. How can I register the new phone to the system?
AAn additional device can be registered in the same way as in registration of a new
device. You can register up to 6 devices in the list of Bluetooth devices. To delete
a previously registered device, press Delete Device(s) from the list of Bluetooth
devices, select the device to delete, and then press Delete. > See "Deleting a registered
device."
QHow can I access the list of contacts while using a Bluetooth phone?
AApprove access to the contacts when connecting your mobile phone to the syste\
m
via Bluetooth. The list of contacts on the phone is downloaded to the system. To see
the downloaded list of contacts, press the Call button on the steering wheel and
press on the call screen. You can search for a contact and make a call to the
contact, or add the contact to the favorites. > See "Dialing from the contacts."
Broadcast reception
QI turned on the radio while driving but I heard no sound but noise.
ADepending on the location, obstacles may cause reception to deteriorate.
Radio reception rate may also drop when an on-glass antenna is mounted on the
rear window and the window is tinted with metallic window films.
Self-inspection method upon failure
QThe system does not operate properly. What shall I do?
AInspect the system after referring to Troubleshooting Guide. > See "Solutions."
When the system failure persists after inspection, press and hold the Reset button to
reset the system.
If the problem persists, contact your place of purchase or dealer.