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Turning on/off the shuffle playback mode for USB music
You can turn on or off the shuffle playback mode for USB music.
On the USB music playback screen, press repeatedly.
Each time the icon is pressed, the shuffle playback mode is turned on and off. When the
shuffle playback is active, the files are played randomly with no sequence.
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 Return to the playback screen (if equipped).
g g The list of menu items appears.
Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
Media Sources: Opens the Radio/Media selection window.
Now Playing
: You can return to the folder of the playing file while searching in the list.
Split 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
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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.
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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.
Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
Media Sources: Opens the Radio/Media selection window.
Change Device: Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.
Sound Settings: Displays the system sound settings screen.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
Split 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
specifications.
Pause/Resume
You can pause or resume playback of a Bluetooth audio file.
On the Bluetooth audio playback screen, press or .
Resuming playback of the current Bluetooth audio file
You can play the current Bluetooth audio file from the beginning.
Perform any of the following methods:
On the Bluetooth audio playback screen, press .
On the control panel, press the [
SEEK] button (if equipped).

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The actions required may differ depending on the connected device.

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You can also run the function by using the Move lever/button on the steering wheel.

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Map screen
The map screen provides various functions and informations, as follows:
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a a Displays the Home screen.
b b Used to change the map display mode.
 (North Up 2D): Displays the map with the north fixed at the top.
 (Heading Up 2D): Rotates the map depending on the driving direction.
 (Heading Up 3D): Rotates the map depending on the driving direction for 3D view.
c c Adjust the navigation sound volume.
d d Zooms in the map.
e e Set the map scale change mode to automatic or manual.
f f Zooms out the map.

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Adjusting the navigation volume
You can adjust the volume of navigation or GPS warning sound.
On the map screen, press and then press or , or use the control bar
to adjust the volume.

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To have the navigation sound always output first over media sound, check Navigation
Volume Priority.

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To turn off the navigation voice, press
and then press .

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To turn off the navigation sound effects, press and then press .
Canceling the route guidance
To cancel route guidance, press Cancel Route. Alternatively, press
Navigation Menu >
Cancel Route on the All Menus screen.
The destination displayed at the bottom of the screen disappears and changes to .

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Press to search for the target destination to obtain an optimum route.

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To maintain the specified destination and stop the route guidance, press and hold Cancel
Route at the bottom of the screen. The guidance stops and the Resume Route button
appears. You can use the button to search for a previous destination and resume route
guidance.

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Voice recognition
With the voice recognition function, you can access various functions of the infotainmen\
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system without manipulating the screen or buttons. This function prevents driver distraction
and dangerous situations.
Use voice commands to access various functions easily.
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Type2

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Depending on vehicle model or specifications, the screen layout and available commands
may differ. Check the screen type for your vehicle model and view the appropriate
instructions.

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Note the following to ensure accurate recognition of your voice command.

Press the Voice Recognition button. After a beep sound, say your voice command.

Pronounce a command accurately and naturally like a conversation.

The microphone is located above the driver's head. Say your command while
maintaining an upright posture. The microphone location may differ depending on the
vehicle.

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Voice recognition is automatically ended when:

You make or receive a call.

The front or rear cameras operate (if equipped).

The
[RADIO] or [MEDIA] button is pressed to perform another function.

Rerouting or other unexpected action is made due to deviation from the route during
guidance.

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Voice recognition may not work properly when:

The sunroof or windows are open so the wind is strong.

The fan speed of the air conditioner or heater is high.

The vehicle is passing through a tunnel.

The vehicle is driving on an unpaved road and its noise and vibration are loud.

Noise is loud due to a heavy rain or storm.

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When using speech recognition from the rear seats, some commands may not be
supported depending on the vehicle model and type.

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Special characters included in a contact are not recognized by voice (e.g., School_John,
John!).

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Voice recognition is supported only for certain languages. If you change the sy\
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language, voice recognition may not be supported.
Using the voice recognition function (Type1)
1 On the steering wheel, press the Voice Recognition button.
Voice recognition starts along with voice guidance.

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To skip the voice guidance, press the Voice Recognition button on the steering wheel.
2 When a beep sound is heard, say a command to perform (e.g.
navigation, music, call).
> See "Available voice commands (Type1)" or " Viewing the voice
recognition help."
The recognized command appears in text at the top of the screen and the corresponding
function is performed.
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When an additional command is required to perform, the commands that can be
followed in the next step appear on the screen. Say a command or press a command.

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When there are several similar commands, say a command number to perform.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle and specifications.

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Using the voice recognition function (Type2)
1 Press the Voice Recognition button on the steering wheel. After a beep
sound, say your voice command.

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If you press the Voice Recognition button when the system is waiting for a voice
command, the standby time is extended.

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If you press the Voice Recognition button in the middle of voice guidance on the voice
recognition function, the voice guidance is skipped.
2 When a beep sound is heard, say a voice command as required (e.g.,
radio).
> See "Available voice commands (Type2)" or " Viewing available voice commands."

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Some functions may require additional commands.

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If multiple search results are found, follow the on-screen instructions to say the
number you want to run.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle and specifications.
Ending voice recognition mode
To end the voice recognition, perform one of the following methods:
In standby mode for voice recognition, say "Exit
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On the voice recognition screen, press Exit.
On the steering wheel, press and hold the Voice Recognition button.

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Recording a voice memo
1 On the Voice Memo screen, press .
It starts recording a voice memo.
2 When recording is finished, press on the screen or press the End
Call button on the steering wheel.
The voice memo is automatically saved.

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To adjust the recording sound volume during voice recording, drag the control bar.

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To temporarily stop recording, press
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When recording starts, the other audio functions are muted or playback is paused.

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When you make or receive a call while recording, the recording is paused.

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When you make an emergency call or you are connected to an emergency call
after airbag deployment, the recording is stopped and the recorded voice memo is
automatically saved.
Playing a voice memo
You can select and play a recorded voice memo.
From the list of Voice Memos, press the desired voice memo.