2022 KIA NIRO PHEV audio

9-14
[Centerpoint® Surround
Technology
(if equipped)
You can enjoy rich surround sound via the
stereo sound source, such as digital audio
files or satellite radio.
[ Dynamic Speed
Compensation
(if equipped)
You can enjoy a stable listening
environment by automatically calibrating
the sound according to your driving
speed.
Volume (if equipped)
You can adjust the volume levels for
various system features, including phone
projection.
[System Sound
You can adjust the volume levels for
individual system features.
\333 Note
To restore the default volume settings for
system features, press Reset.
[Speed Dependent Volume
Control
You can set the volume to be adjusted
automatically according to your driving
speed.
[Live Dynamic (if equipped)
You can enjoy natural, dynamic sound like
sound from a live performance.
[Bass Boost (if equipped)
You can enjoy grand, dynamic sound with
amplified bass frequencies.
[Clari-Fi (if equipped)
You can enjoy sound restored to
compensate for frequencies lost during
audio compression.
[Quantum Logic Surround (if
equipped)
You can enjoy spacious, surround sound,
like the actual sound on a live stage.

10-7
Downloading contacts and call
history from a mobile phone
connected via Bluetooth to the
system
[UVO (if equipped)
UVO network signal strength
UVO network signal strength
(roaming)
UVO service expired or not
subscribed
UVO call in progress
911 Connect activated
[Rear seat status (if
equipped)
Quiet mode activated
\333 Note
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, some status icons may not
be displayed.
System status icons
Status icons appear at the top right of
the screen to display the current system
status.
Familiarize yourself with the status icons
that appear when you perform certain
actions or functions and their meanings.
[Mute and voice
recording
Radio and media muted
Voice memo recording
[Bluetooth
Mobile phone connected via
Bluetooth
Audio device connected via
Bluetooth
Mobile phone and audio device
connected via Bluetooth
Bluetooth call in progress
Microphone turned off during
Bluetooth call

10-8
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.

10-10
Radio/media
QWhat kinds of media and radio
functions does my system have?
AYour system is enabled to play
various radio services and audio
through various types of media
(USB, etc.). For more information,
see the corresponding chapters.
QI want to move to the previous or
next song without controlling the
screen while driving.
AUse the Search lever/button on
the steering wheel to move to the
previous or next song.
Broadcast reception
QNo sound is heard or a distorted
noise is heard when listening to the
radio while driving.
ADepending on the location, the
reception may deteriorate due to
obstacles.
Attaching a window film including
metal components to the rear
window equipped with a glass
antenna may lower radio reception.
QWhat is the range of my wireless
connection?
AA wireless connection can be used
within about 10 m (about 33 ft). The
maximum Bluetooth range may be
affected by the usage environment,
such as the vehicle type, the system
platform, or the connected mobile
phone.
QHow many mobile devices can be
paired?
AUp to six devices can be paired with
your system.
QWhy is call quality sometimes poor?
ACheck your mobile phone′s
reception sensitivity when call
quality deteriorates. The call quality
may deteriorate when the signal
strength is low.
Call quality may also become poor
if metal objects, such as beverage
cans, are placed near the mobile
phone. Check to see if any metal
objects are near the mobile phone.
The call sound and quality may
differ depending on the type of
mobile phone.

10-12
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
\225 Standard (0x161): to L3 Profile, to 385 kbps, to 48 kHz
\225Professional (0x162): to M0b, to 192 kbps, to 48 kHz
WAV 8/16 bit, to 48 kHz
Detailed
specifications
\225 Maximum number of directory layers: 20
\225Maximum length of folder/file names: 255 byte
\225Supported characters for folder/file names: Alphanumeric
characters, Korean standard character set 2,350 characters,
Simplified Chinese 4,888 characters
\225Maximum number of folders: 2,000 (including ROOT)
\225Maximum number of files: 8,000

10-13
\333Note
\225You cannot play the following types of files:
- Modified files (files whose file format has changed)
-Variant files (for example, MP3 files encoded with WMA audio codec)
\225Sound quality of music files using a bit rate in more than 192 kbps is not guaranteed.
\225For files that do not use a fixed bit rate, some functions may not work or the playback time
may be incorrect.
\225If an error occurs when you play a file or the file is not in supported format, change the file
format by using the latest encoding software.
# USB storage devices
Item Specifications
Byte/Sector 64 kbyte or less
Format system FAT16/32 (recommended), exFAT, NTFS
\333Note
\225Operation is guaranteed only for a metal cover type USB storage device with a plug type
connector.
- USB storage devices with a plastic plug may not be recognized.
-USB storage devices in memory card types, such as CF card or SD cards, may not be
recognized.
\225Any problems caused by the use of USB storage devices not listed in the following table
are not covered by the warranty.
Product name Manufacturer
XTICK LG Electronics Inc.
BMK BMK Technology Co., Ltd.
SKY-DRV Sky Digital Co., Ltd.
TRANSCEND JetFlash Transcend Information, Inc.
Sandisk Cruzer SanDisk
Micro ZyRUS ZyRUS
NEXTIK Digiworks Co., Ltd.

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Index
A
advanced system settings 9-7
all menus 1-15
Android Auto
via USB connection 2-3
via wireless connection 2-7
Apple CarPlay
via USB connection 2-5
via wireless connection 2-12
B
battery warning 1-9
beep, set 9-17
blue light filter settings 9-20
Bluetooth audio player
pausing/resuming 5-8
playing 5-6
playing the previous/next file 5-8
restarting playback 5-8
Bluetooth information 9-6
Bluetooth mode
connecting devices 6-3
deleting devices 6-6
disconnecting devices 6-5
pairing devices 6-2
Bluetooth phone
answering a call 6-13
call history 6-7
contacts list 6-10
favorites list 6-8
functions during a call 6-14
keypad 6-11
making a call 6-6
switching calls 6-15
Bluetooth settings 9-6
Bluetooth specifications 10-15
brightness mode, set 9-18
brightness settings 9-19
button settings 9-9
C
call history 6-6
charging current, set 3-5
charging management 3-3
climate control system 2-20, 2-21
climate settings 9-4
coasting, set 9-3
component names and functions control panel
custom button 1-5
media button 1-5
power button/volume knob 1-5
radio button 1-5
reset button 1-5, 10-6
search backward/forward
button 1-5
search knob 1-6
setup button 1-5
steering wheel remote control
call/answer button 1-7
call end button 1-7
custom button 1-7
mode button 1-6
mute button 1-6
search lever/button 1-6
voice recognition button 1-6
volume lever/button 1-6

10-19
contacts list 6-10
control panel 1-5
custom button, set 9-7, 9-9
D
departure time, set 3-3
device connection settings
Android Auto 9-7
Apple CarPlay 9-7
Bluetooth 9-6
phone projection 9-7
display settings 9-18
drive mode settings 9-2
driving assistance screen
rear view 2-16
surround view monitor 2-17
driving guidance settings 9-16
driving information 2-22
E
eco-driving information 3-5
energy flow 3-6
energy information 3-2
F
FAQ
audio functions 10-10
Bluetooth 10-8
broadcast reception 10-10
self-check on system faults 10-11
favorites
contacts 6-8
frequently asked questions 10-8
G
general system settings 9-10
H
HD Radio 4-6
heat/ventilation control, set 9-4, 9-5
home screen 1-13
K
keyboard, set 9-12
L
language, set 9-12
lighting settings 2-23
M
media notification, set 9-8, 9-21
media player
Bluetooth audio mode 5-6
USB mode 5-2
mode button, set 9-8, 9-9
music, play
Bluetooth audio mode 5-6
USB mode 5-2
N
noise reduction 9-17
P
parking guides 2-16
phone
dialed calls 6-7
missed calls 6-7