display Abarth Punto Evo 2010 Owner handbook (in English)

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TRAFFIC INFORMATION function
(traffic information)
Some stations on the FM band (FM1, FM2 and FMA) can
transmit information about traffic conditions. In this case
the text “TA” appears on the display.
Proceed as follows to activate/deactivate the TA
function:
❒press the MENU button briefly and select “Traffic
info”;
❒press the ¯/ ˙buttons to turn the function on/off.
If the TA function has been activated, the icon “TA”
lights up on the display.
IMPORTANT If the TA function is activated with an
audio source other than Tuner (Radio) (CD, MP3,
telephone or Mute/Pause), the radio can carry out an
automatic search and therefore it is possible, when
reactivating the Tuner (Radio) source, that the frequency
tuned into is different from the one previously set.
With the TA function, it is possible to:
❒search only for RDS stations that transmit on the FM
band, that are enabled to transmit traffic information;
❒receive traffic information even if the CD player is on;
❒receive traffic information at a minimum preset
volume even with the radio volume off.
IMPORTANT In some countries there are radio stations
that, even with the TP function activated, do not
transmit traffic information (the icon “TP” appears on
the display).If the radio is tuned to a station in the AM band, when
TA is activated it will tune to the last selected station in
the FM1 band.
The volume at which the traffic news is transmitted
depends on the listening volume:
❒listening volume below 5: traffic news volume equal
to 5 (fixed value);
❒listening volume above 5: traffic news volume equal
to listening volume +1.
If the volume is changed during the traffic news, the level
will not be shown on the display; the new level will only
be maintained during the traffic news in progress.
While traffic information is being received, “TRAFFIC
INFORMATION” will appear on the display.
The TA function can be interrupted by pressing any
button on the car radio.
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REGIONAL MODE function
(reception of regional transmissions)
Some national broadcasters transmit regional
programmes at certain times of the day (that vary from
region to region). This function makes it possible to tune
into local (regional) broadcasters automatically (see
“EON function” paragraph).
If you want the radio to automatically tune into the
regional stations being broadcast on the selected
network, the function must be activated.
To turn the function on/off, use the buttons ¯or ˙.
The current status of the function appears on the display:
❒“Regional On”: function activated.
❒“Regional Off”: function deactivated.
If the function is deactivated and you have tuned into a
regional station broadcasting in a given area and you
enter a different area, then the regional station received
in the new area will be broadcast.
WARNING If the AF and REG functions are on at the
same time, once a border between two regions is
crossed, the radio may not switch correctly to a valid
alternative frequency.MP3 DISPLAY function
(Compact Disc MP3 data display)
This function makes it possible to select the information
shown by the display when listening to a CD containing
MP3 tracks.
The function can be selected only if a MP3 CD is loaded:
in this case the text “MP3 Display” appears on the
display.
To change the function use the buttons ¯or ˙.
The following settings are available:
❒“Title” (track title, if ID3-TAG is available).
❒“Author” (track author, if ID3-TAG is available).
❒“Album” (track album, if ID3-TAG is available).
❒“Folder” name (name assigned to the folder).
❒“File” name (name assigned to the MP3 file).
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SPEED VOLUME function
(speed-dependent volume variation)
This function automatically adapts the volume level to
the speed of the car, increasing the volume when the
speed increases to maintain the relationship with the
noise level inside the passenger compartment.
To turn the function on/off, press the ¯/ ˙buttons.
The text “Speed volume” appears on the display,
followed by the current status of the function:
❒Off: function off.
❒Low: unction activated (low sensitivity).
❒High: function activated (high sensitivity).RADIO ON VOL function
(radio maximum volume limit
activation/deactivation)
This function makes it possible to activate/deactivate the
maximum volume limit when the radio is on.
The display shows the function status:
❒“Radio on vol – Limit on”: when the radio is switched
on the volume level will be:
– if the volume level is equal to or higher than the
maximum value, the radio will come on at the
maximum volume;
– if the volume level is between the minimum and
maximum values, the radio will come on at the same
volume as before it was switched off;
– if the volume level is equal to or lower than the
minimum value, the radio will come on at the
minimum volume.
❒“Radio on vol – Limit off”: the radio will come on at
the volume level it was at before switching off. The
volume level can be between 0 and 40
To change the setting of the selected function, use the ¯
/ ˙buttons.
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NOTES
❒Using the Menu it is only possible to adjust the
activation/deactivation of the function and not the
minimum or maximum volume value.
❒If turning on the radio the function “TA”, “TEL” or an
external audio source is activated, the radio will turn
on with the volume set for these sources. When the
outside audio source is deactivated, the volume can be
adjusted between the minimum and maximum levels.
❒If the battery charge is low, it will not be possible to
adjust the volume between the minimum and maximum
levels.EXTERNAL AUDIO function
(phone volume adjustment)
This function makes it possible to adjust (settings from 1
to 40), by turning the control fig. 1 or pressing the ¯/ ˙
buttons or exclude (OFF setting) the volume of the
Telephone, the Blue&Me™(except the Media Player
function).
The display shows the current function status:
❒“EXT Audio Off”: function deactivated.
❒“EXT Audio Volume 23”: function activated with
volume setting 23.
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RADIO OFF function
(on and off mode)
This function makes it possible to set the radio switching
off mode by choosing between two methods. To activate
the function use the buttons ¯or ˙.
The chosen mode appears on the display:
❒“00 MIN”: the radio turns off in connection with the
ignition key; the radio is automatically turned off as
soon as the key is turned to the STOP position;
❒“20 MIN”: the radio turns off independently from the
ignition key; the radio remains switched on for a
maximum period of 20 minutes after the key has
been turned to the STOP position.
SYSTEM RESET function
This function is used to restore all settings to the factory
values.
The options are:
❒NO: no restore intervention;
❒YES: the default parameters will be restored. During
such operation, the text “Resetting” appears on the
display. At the end of the operation, the source does
not change and the previous situation will be
displayed.PHONE SET-UP
When a phone call is received, the radio audio will be
connected to the telephone output if the hands-free kit
is installed on the car. The sound of the telephone
always arrives at a fixed volume, but it is possible to
adjust it during a phone conversation by pressing the
twist control fig. 1.
The fixed telephone audio volume can be adjusted using
the “EXT Audio” function in the Menu. The text
“PHONE” appears on the display during the telephone
audio deactivation.
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ANTI-THEFT PROTECTION
The radio is equipped with an anti-theft protection
system based on the exchange of information between
the radio and the electronic control unit (Body
Computer) present on the car.
This system guarantees maximum safety and prevents
the secret code from being entered each time the radio
power supply is disconnected.
If the check has a positive outcome, the radio will start
to function, whereas if the comparison codes are not the
same or if the electronic control unit (Body Computer)
is replaced, the device will ask the user to enter the
secret code according to the procedure described in the
paragraph below.
Entering the password
When the radio is switched on, if the password is
requested, the display will show
“Radio code” for about 2 seconds followed by four
dashes “----”.
The secret code is made up of four digits from 1 to 6,
each corresponding to one of the dashes.
To enter the first digit of the code, press the button
corresponding to the pre-selected stations (from 1 to 6).
Enter the other code digits in the same way.If the four digits are not entered within 20 seconds, the
display will show “Enter code ----”. If this occurs, it is not
considered an incorrect code entry.
After entering the fourth digit (within 20 seconds), the
car radio will work.
If an incorrect code is entered, the radio will emit a
sound and the display shows the text “Radio
blocked/wait” to notify the user of the need to enter the
correct code.
Each time the user enters an incorrect code, the waiting
time gradually increases (1 min, 2 min, 4 min, 8 min,
16 min, 30 min, 1h, 2h, 4h, 8h, 16h, 24h) to a maximum
of 24 hours. The waiting time will be shown on the
display with the text “Radio blocked/wait”. After the text
has disappeared it is possible to start the code entering
procedure again.
Code card
This document certifies the ownership of the car radio.
The Code Card contains the model of the radio, the
serial number and the secret code.
IMPORTANT Keep the Code Card somewhere safe so
that the authorities can be supplied with the relevant
information if the radio is stolen.
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RADIO (Tuner)
INTRODUCTION
When the radio is turned on the last function selected
before it was switched off is activated: Radio, CD, CD
MP3 or Media Player (only with Blue&Me™).
To select the Radio function when another audio source
is being listened to, briefly press the FM or AM buttons
depending on the desired band.
Once the Radio mode has been activated, the display will
show the name (RDS stations only), the frequency of the
selected radio station, the frequency band selected (e.g.
FM1) and the preselect button number (e.g. P1).FREQUENCY BAND SELECTION
With the Radio mode active, press the FM or AM button
briefly and repeatedly to select the desired reception
band.
Each time the button is pressed the following bands are
selected cyclically:
❒By pressing the FM button: “FM1”, “FM2” or “FMA”;
❒By pressing the AM button: “MW1”, “MW2”.
Each band is indicated by the corresponding text on the
display. The last station selected on the respective
frequency band will be tuned into.
The FM band is divided into sections: FM1, FM2 or
“FMA”; the FMA reception band is reserved for
broadcasters stored automatically using the Autostore
function.
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AUTOSTORE FUNCTION
(automatic station storage)
To activate the Autostore function, hold the FM button
pressed until a beep is heard.
With this function, the radio automatically stores the 6
stations with the strongest signal in a decreasing order
on the FMA frequency band.
During the automatic storing process, the text
“Autostore” flashes on the display.
Press the FM button again to stop the Autostore
function: the radio will again tune into the station
listened to before the activation of the function.
When the Autostore function is over, the radio
automatically tunes into the first preselected station on
the FMA band on the preset side 1.
The stations that have a strong signal at that moment are
then automatically stored in the preselected band in the
buttons numbered 1 to 6.
When the Autostore function is activated within the
MW band, the FMA band is automatically selected and
the function is performed.IMPORTANT Sometimes the Autostore function is not
able to find 6 stations with a strong signal. In this case,
the strongest stations stored will be duplicated in the
free preset buttons.
IMPORTANT When the Autostore function is activated,
the stations that were previously stored in the FMA band
are deleted.
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EMERGENCY ALARM RECEPTION
The radio can receive emergency alerts in RDS mode in
exceptional circumstances or when there are dangerous
situations (earthquakes, floods, etc.), if these are being
transmitted by the broadcaster tuned into.
This function is activated automatically and cannot be
turned off.
The word Alarm will be shown in the display during the
transmission of an emergency announcement. The
volume of the radio changes during this announcement in
the same way as during traffic news.EON FUNCTION
(Enhanced Other Network)
In some countries, there are circuits that group multiple
broadcasters that are enabled to transmit traffic
information together. In this case, the programme of the
station that is being listened to will be temporarily
interrupted to:
❒receive traffic information (only with the TA function on);
❒listen to regional transmissions each time they are
transmitted by one of the broadcasters in the same
circuit.
STEREOPHONIC BROADCASTERS
If the incoming signal is weak, playback is automatically
switched from Stereo to Mono.
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CD LOADING/EJECTION
To load the CD, insert it gently into the slot to activate
the motorised loading system, which will position it
correctly.
The CD can be loaded with radio off and the ignition key
turned to MAR: in this case the radio will remain off.
When the radio is turned on, the last source listened to
before being switched off will be activated.
When a CD is inserted the display will show the symbol
“CD-IN” and the text “CD Reading”. They will remain
displayed for the whole time required for the radio to
read the CD. When this time has elapsed the radio
automatically starts playing the first track.
Press the ˚button (EJECT) with the radio on to activate
the motorised ejection of the CD. After ejection, the last
audio source listened to before playing the CD will be
heard.
If the CD is not removed from the radio, it will
automatically be reloaded about 20 seconds later and the
Tuner mode will be tuned into (Radio).
The CD cannot be ejected if the radio is off.
If the ejected CD is reloaded without having removed it
completely from the slot, the radio will not switch to the
CD source.
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Possible error messages
If the loaded CD cannot be read (e.g. a CD ROM has
been inserted or the CD is inserted the wrong way
round or there is reading error) the display shows the
text “CD Disc error”.
The CD will then be ejected and the audio source
activated before the CD mode selection will be heard.
With external audio source on (“TA”, “ALARM” and
“Phone”) the CD which cannot be read will not be
ejected until these functions are terminated. At the end,
with the CD mode activated, the display will show the
text “CD Disc error” for a few seconds and then the
CD will be ejected.
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