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Listening to the radio
You can scan radio channels by using various options. Save your favorite channels to the
presets list.
Perform any of the following methods:
\225On the All Menus screen, press Radio.
\225On the control panel, press the [
RADIO] button.
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When multiple media are connected, press the [RADIO] or [MEDIA] button once more
and then press the desired media source from the Radio/Media selection window.
Type1
Type2
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The displayed screen or menu items may differ, depending on the vehicle model
and features. Check the screen type for your vehicle model and view the appropriate
instructions.
Radio screen (Type1)
The radio screen provides various functions while listening to radio broadcasts.
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Using media
You can use the USB mode to play music files on a connected mobile device, such as USB
device and MP3 player. You can also play Bluetooth music by connecting a Bluetooth device,
which supports a Bluetooth function.
Listening to music from a USB device
1 Connect a media device to play to the USB port on the vehicle.
0000APlayback may start automatically depending on the media type.
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For more information about supportable devices and file types:
> see "USB mode."
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The shapes and arrangement of the buttons and USB ports may differ depending on
the vehicle model and specifications.
2 Perform any of the following methods:
\225On the Home screen, press the Radio/Media info widget or on the All Menus screen,
press Media.
\225On the control panel, press the [
MEDIA] button.
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When multiple media are connected, press the [ RADIO] or [MEDIA] button once
more and then press the desired media source from the Radio/Media selection
window.
USB music screen
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Moves to the file list screen.
c c Displays the sequence number of the current file and the total number of files for
playback.
d d Displays the information of the current music. Press the artist or album info of the current
song to go to list of songs by the artist or from the album.
e e Used to change the repeat playback mode.
f f Used to turn on or off the shuffle playback mode.
g g Restart playing the current file or previous file.
h h Can pause or resume playback.
i i Can play the next file.
j j Can see the duration of the playing song and the current playback position.
k k The list of menu items appears.
\225Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
\225Media Sources: Opens the Radio/Media selection window.
\225Songs by this Artist: Moves to the list of the artist's songs.
\225Songs from this Album: Moves to the list of music albums that contain the current
song.
\225Hide Current File: You can hide the file that is playing.
\225Sound Settings: Displays the system sound settings screen.
\225User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
\225Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
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The sound effect settings button may appear on the screen depending on the amp
specifications.
\335Warning
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.

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USB music list screen
You can search and play the desired music from the list by pressing List on the USB music
playback screen.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Moves to the upper folder or category.
c c Play all songs in this category.
d d Can see music files for each category. In the artist or album category, you can select
multiple artists or albums to play their songs.
e e Set to play media files in all sub-folders included in the current playlist.
f f The list of menu items appears.
\225Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
\225Media Sources: Opens the Radio/Media selection window.
\225Now Playing
: You can return to the folder of the playing file while searching in the list.
\225Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
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The sound effect settings button may appear on the screen depending on the amp
specifications.
\334\334Caution
\225Be sure to start the vehicle before connecting a USB device. When you start the vehicle
after connecting a USB device, the USB device may get damaged.
\225Be careful of static electricity when connecting or removing a USB device. It may cause a
system failure.
\225Be careful and avoid your body or any object coming into contact with the USB port on
the vehicle. It may cause an accident or system failures.
\225Do not repeatedly connect and remove the USB connector within a short time. It may
cause device errors or system failures.
\225Do not use a USB device for purposes other than playback. When you connect a USB
for charging or heating, the system performance may decrease or it may cause system
failures.

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Bluetooth audio playback screen
The media player runs when you play a music file from a connected audio device via
Bluetooth.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Displays the information of the current music.
c c Restart playing the current file or play the previous file.
d d Can pause or resume playback.
e e Can play the next file.
f f Can see the duration of the playing song and the current playback position.
g g Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.
h h Moves to the music list screen.0000
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The list of Bluetooth audio files may not appear depending on the connected device
or app.
i i Displays the sequence number of the current file and the total number of files for
playback.
j j The list of menu items appears.
\225Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
\225Media Sources: Opens the Radio/Media selection window.
\225Change Device: Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.
\225Sound Settings: Displays the system sound settings screen.
\225User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
\225Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
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The sound effect settings button may appear on the screen depending on the amp
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2 Select the function to connect.
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To use your phone on the system via Bluetooth communication, press Handsfree
Calling.
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To listen to music on the system via Bluetooth communication, press Bluetooth
Audio.
3 Turn on Bluetooth on the Bluetooth device to connect and select the
vehicle system on the list of searched devices.
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The system's Bluetooth name can be seen on the Add New Device window.
4 Check that the authentication code on the Bluetooth device screen
matches the one on the system screen and approve the connection on
the device.
5 When your smartphone is using Bluetooth communication, to download
contacts from the phone to the system or use the text message
notification, allow access to your phone.
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Access is only required to use Bluetooth calling. There will be no access request when
you connect an audio device.
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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 Bluetoo\
th connection
indicator icon appears at the top of the screen.

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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Search for a setting item by voice or by entering a keyword.
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A device list will appear when a Bluetooth device is added to the system.
d d Add a new device to the system.
e e Delete a registered device from the system.
f f The list of menu items appears.
\225Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
\225Auto Connection Priority: Set the priority order for automatic Bluetooth connection
to the system when it turns on.
\225Search for Settings: Search for a setting item by voice or by entering a keyword.
\225User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
Disconnecting a registered device
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
Device Connections >

Bluetooth >
Bluetooth Connections.
2 Press the connected device name or icons.
3 Press Disconnect in the connection settings window.
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To disconnect a function, select the function to disconnect and press OK.
Deleting a registered device
If you will no longer use a Bluetooth device or you want to add a new device when 6 devices
are already registered, delete an existing registered device.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
Device Connections >

Bluetooth >
Bluetooth Connections >
Delete Device(s).
2 Select a device to delete and press Delete.
To delete all registered devices, press Mark All >
Delete.
3 Press Yes.
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When you delete a registered device, all related contacts, call logs, and text messages are
removed from the system.

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Checking a new message over Bluetooth
After connecting a mobile phone via Bluetooth, you can check the received messages
through the system screen and listen to voice messages converted from the text messages.
This option is available when a mobile phone is connected via Bluetooth.\
You can also send
the brief reply message registered in the system.
Checking a new message
When a message is received, the new message notification window appears.
To check the message, press View.
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a a View caller details.
b b Activate privacy mode to protect personal data. The data downloaded from the mobile
phone stays hidden while this mode is on.
c c Can see the message details.
d d Reads out the message through the speakers in the vehicle.
e e Used to close the notification window.
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The message notification window does not appear when the privacy mode is enabled or
the message notification is turned off.
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The screen display may differ depending on the mobile phone model.