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Media
USB port
Insert the USB memory stick in the USB port or
connect the USB device to the USB port using
a suitable cable (not supplied).To protect the system, do not use a USB
hub.
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.
Auxiliary socket (AUX)
(depending on model / depending on
equipment)
This source is only available if "Auxiliary input"
has been selected in the audio settings.
Connect the portable device (MP3
player, etc.)
to the auxiliary Jack socket using an audio
cable (not supplied).
First, adjust the volume on your portable device
(to a high level). Then adjust the volume of your
audio system.
Display and management of the controls are
via the portable device.
If "DAB-FM Tracking" is activated, there
is a difference of a few seconds when the
system switches to FM analogue radio
with sometimes a variation in volume.
When the digital signal quality becomes
good, the system automatically switches
back to "DAB".
If the "DAB" station being listened to is
not available on FM, or if the "DAB-FM
Tracking" is not activated, the sound will
cut out while the digital signal is too weak.
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Selecting the source
Press "Radio Media " to display the
primary page.
Press the " SOURCES " button.
Choose the source.
Bluetooth® Audio Streaming
Streaming allows you to listen to music from
your smartphone.
The Bluetooth profile must be activated, first
adjust the volume on your portable device (to a
high level).
Then adjust the volume of your 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 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 /
audiobooks / podcasts), you can also 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
your Apple
® p l aye r.
Information and advice
The system supports USB Mass Storage
devices, BlackBerry® devices or Apple®
players via USB ports. The adapter cable
is not supplied.
Device management is via the audio
system controls.
Other peripherals, not recognised on
connection, must be connected to the
auxiliary socket using a Jack cable (not
supplied) or via Bluetooth streaming,
depending on compatibility.
To protect the system, do not use a USB
hub.
The audio equipment 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.
".wma" files must be of the standard wma
9
type.
Sampling frequencies supported are 11, 22,
44
and 48
KHz.
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It is advisable to restrict file names to
20 characters, without using special characters
(e.g. " " ? .; ù) so as to avoid any reading or
display problems.
Use only USB sticks in FAT32
format (File
Allocation Table).
It is recommended that the original USB
cable for the portable device is used.
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 is 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.Telephone
MirrorLinkTM smartphone
connection
As a safety measure and because it
requires sustained attention by the driver,
using a smartphone when driving is
prohibited.
All operations must be done with the
vehicle stationary .
The synchronisation of a personal
smartphone allows users to display
applications adapted for the smartphone's
MirrorLink
TM technology on the vehicle
screen.
The workflow and standards
are constantly changing, for the
communication process between the
smartphone and the system to operate,
it is essential that the smartphone is
unlocked; update the operating system
of the smar tphone as well as the date
and time of the smar tphone and the
system .
For the list of eligible smartphones, go
to the Brand's internet website in your
c o u nt r y. As a safety measure, applications can
only be viewed with the vehicle stationary;
display is interrupted once the vehicle is
moving.
The "MirrorLink
TM" function requires a
compatible smartphone and applications.
Telephone not connected by
Bluetooth®
Connect a USB cable. The
smartphone charges when
connected by a USB cable.
From the system, press
" Telephone " to display the primary
page.
Press " MirrorLink
TM" to start the
application in the system.
Depending on the smartphone, it may be
necessary to activate the " MirrorLink
TM"
function.
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During the procedure, several
screen pages relating to certain
functions are displayed.
Accept to start and complete the
connection.
When connecting a smartphone
to the system, it is recommended
that Bluetooth
® be started on the
smartphone.
Telephone connected by
Bluetooth®
From the system, press
" Telephone " to display the primary
page.
Press the " PHONE" button to display the
secondary page.
Press "MirrorLink
TM" to start the
application in the system.
Once the connection is established, a page
is displayed with the applications already
downloaded to your smartphone and adapted
to MirrorLink
TM technology. The different audio sources remain accessible
in the margin of the MirrorLink
TM display, using
touch buttons in the upper bar.
Access to the menus for the system is possible
at any time using the dedicated buttons.
There may be a wait for the availability of
applications, depending on the quality of
your network.
CarPlay® smartphone
connection
As a safety measure and because it
requires sustained attention by the driver,
using a smartphone when driving is
prohibited.
All operations must be done with the
vehicle stationary . The synchronisation of a personal
smartphone allows users to display
applications adapted for the smartphone's
CarPlay
® technology on the vehicle screen
when the smartphone's CarPlay® function
has been previously activated.
As the workflow and standards are
constantly changing, it is recommended
that you keep your smar tphone's
operating system updated .
For the list of eligible smartphones, go
to the Brand's internet website in your
c o u nt r y.
Connect a USB cable. The
smartphone charges when
connected by a USB cable.
From the system, press
"Telephone " to display the CarPlay
®
inter face.
Or If the smartphone is already
connected by Bluetooth
®.
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Connect a USB cable. The
smartphone charges when
connected by a USB cable.
From the system, press
"Telephone " to display the primary
page.
Press the " PHONE" button to go to the
secondary page.
Press on " CarPlay" to display the
CarPlay
® inter face.
On connecting the USB cable, the
CarPlay
® function deactivates the
system's Bluetooth® mode.
You can go to the CarPlay
®
navigation at any time by pressing
the system's Navigation button.
Android Auto smartphone
connection
As a safety measure and because it
requires sustained attention by the driver,
using a smartphone when driving is
prohibited.
All operations must be done with the
vehicle stationary.
On your smartphone, download the
Android Auto application.
The synchronisation of a personal
smartphone allows users to display
applications adapted for the smartphone's
Android Auto technology on the vehicle
screen.
The workflow and standards
are constantly changing, for the
communication process between the
smartphone and the system to operate,
it is essential that the smartphone is
unlocked; update the operating system
of the smar tphone as well as the date
and time of the smar tphone and the
system.
For the list of eligible smartphones, go
to the Brand's internet website in your
c o u nt r y. As a safety measure, applications can
only be viewed with the vehicle stationary;
display is interrupted once the vehicle is
moving.
The "Android Auto" function requires the
use of a compatible smartphone and
applications.
Telephone not connected by
Bluetooth®
Connect a USB cable. The
smartphone charges when
connected by a USB cable.
From the system, press
"
Telephone " to display the primary
page.
Press " Android Auto " to start the
application in the system.
Depending on the smartphone, it may be
necessary to activate the " Android Auto"
function.
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Media
QUESTIONRESPONSESOLUTION
Playback of my USB memory stick starts only
after a very long wait (around 2
to 3 minutes).Some files supplied with the memory stick
may greatly slow down access to reading
the memory stick (multiplication by 10
of the
catalogue time). Delete the files supplied with the memory stick
and limit the number of sub-folders in the file
structure on the memory stick.
Some characters of the information characters
for the currently playing medium are not
displayed correctly. The audio system does not display some types
of characters.
Use standard characters to name tracks and
folders.
Playback of streaming files does not start. The connected device does not automatically launch playback.Start playback from the device.
Names of tracks and playing time are not
displayed on the audio streaming screen. The Bluetooth profile does not allow the transfer
of this information.
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Bluetooth® audio system
Contents
First steps
1
S
teering mounted controls
2
M
enus
3
R
adio
3
M
edia
5
T
elephone
9
A
udio settings
1
5
Frequently asked questions
1
6As a safety measure and because it
requires sustained attention by the
driver, the pairing of a Bluetooth mobile
telephone with the Bluetooth hands-free
system of your audio system must be
done with the vehicle stationary
and the
ignition on.
Your audio system is coded in such a way
that it will only operate in your vehicle.
All work on the system must be
carried out exclusively by a dealer or a
qualified workshop, to avoid any risk of
electrocution, fire or mechanical faults.
To avoid discharging the battery, the audio
system may switch off after a few minutes
if the engine is not running.
First steps
Volume adjustment.
On / Off
TA (Traffic Announcements)
on/of f.
Long press: access to type of
information.
Select the source:
Radio, CD, AUX, USB,
Streaming.
Accept an incoming call.
Manual step by step search
up / down for radio stations.
Select previous / next
MP3
track.
Select previous/next folder /
genre / artist / playlist of the
USB device.
Scroll in a list.
Access to the main menu.
.
Bluetooth® audio system
2
BACK
Select AM / FM wavebands.
Steering mounted controls
Radio: automatic search for lower
frequency.
CD /MP3
/ USB: selection of the
previous track.
CD / USB: press and hold: rewind.
Skip in the list.
Change the audio source.
Confirm a selection.
Call/end call on the telephone.
Press for more than 2
seconds:
access telephone main menu.
Radio: automatic search for a higher
frequency.
CD / MP3
/ USB: select the next
track.
CD / USB: press and hold: fast
forward.
Skip in the list.
Increase volume.
Decrease volume.
Automatic search for a lower/
higher radio frequency.
Select previous / next CD,
USB, streaming track.
Scroll in a list.
Select preset radio station.
Long press: preset a radio
station.
Abandon the current
operation.
Go up one level (menu or
folder).
Confirm or display contextual
menu.
Display the list of stations
received, the CD/MP3
tracks
or folders.
Long press: manage the
classification of MP3/ WMA
files / update the list of
stations received. Adjust audio settings: sound
ambience, treble, bass,
loudness, distribution, left/
right balance, front/rear
balance, automatic volume.
Select the screen display
mode, between:
Full screen: Audio (or
telephone if call in progress) /
In a window: Audio (or
telephone if call in progress) –
Time or Trip computer.
Long press: black screen
(DARK).
Bluetooth® audio system