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Select "Radio settings ".
Select " General ".
Activate/Deactivate " Station 
follow ".
Press " OK".
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.
Once the digital signal quality is restored, 
the system automatically changes back 
to " DA B ".
If the "DAB" station being listened to is 
not available on FM (" DAB- FM" option 
greyed out), or "DAB-FM tracking" is not 
activated, the sound will cut out while the 
digital signal is too weak.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 checked in the audio settings.
Connect the portable device (MP3
  player, etc.) 
to the Jack socket using an audio cable (not 
supplied).
First adjust the volume of your portable device 
(to a
  high level). Then adjust the volume of your 
audio system.
Operation of controls is via the portable device.
CD player
(depending on model/depending on equipment)
Insert the CD in the player.
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Selecting the source
 or Press Radio Media
 to display the 
primary page.
Select " Source".
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 audio system.
If play does not start automatically, it may be 
necessary to start the audio playback from the 
telephone.
Control is from the portable device or by using 
the system's touch buttons.
Once connected in streaming mode, the 
telephone 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).
The default classification used is by 
artists. 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 done by the audio 
system controls.
Other devices, 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 ".wma", ".aac", ".flac", ".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.
Files of the ".wma" type should be to the wma 
9
 
standard.
The sampling rates supported are 32, 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 memory sticks in FAT32
  format 
(File Allocation Table).
It is recommended that the original USB 
cable for the portable device be 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
Pairing a  Bluetooth® 
telephone
As a safety measure and because it 
r equires 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.
Activate the Bluetooth function on the 
telephone and ensure that it is "visible to 
all" (telephone configuration).
Procedure from the telephone
Select the system name in the list of 
devices detected.
In the system, accept the connection request 
from the telephone. To complete the pairing, whichever 
procedure is used (from the telephone or 
from the system), ensure that the code 
is the same in the system and in the 
telephone.
Procedure from the system
 or  Press Telephone
 to display the 
primary page.
Press " Bluetooth search ".
Or Select "Search".
The list of telephones detected is 
displayed.
If the pairing procedure fails, it is recommended 
that you deactivate and then reactivate the 
Bluetooth function in your telephone.
Select the name of the chosen 
telephone in the list.
Connection sharing
The system offers to connect the telephone 
with 3  profiles:
-
  "Telephone " (hands-free kit, telephone 
only),
-
  "Streaming " (streaming: wireless playing of 
the audio files on the telephone),
-
  "Mobile internet data ".
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Activation of the profile; "Mobile internet 
data " is obligatory for connected 
navigation having first activated sharing of 
this connection on your smartphone.
Select one or more profiles.
Press " OK" to confirm.
Depending on the type of telephone, you 
may be asked to accept or not the transfer 
of your contacts and messages.
Automatic reconnection
On return to the vehicle, if the last 
telephone connected is present again, it is 
automatically recognised and within about 
30   seconds of switching on the ignition, 
the connection is established without any 
action on your part (Bluetooth activated).
To modify the connection profile:
 or  Press Telephone
 to display the 
primary page. Press the "
OPTIONS" button to go to the 
secondary page.
Select "Bluetooth connection " to 
display the list of paired devices.
Press the "details" button.
Select one or more profiles.
Press " OK" to confirm.
The ability of the system to connect to just 
one profile depends on the telephone.
All three profiles may connect by default.
The services available depend on 
the network, the SIM card and the 
compatibility of the Bluetooth devices 
used. Check the instructions for your 
telephone and with your service provider 
for the ser vices to which you have access.
The profiles compatible with the system 
are: HFP, OPP, PBAP, A 2DP, AVRCP, 
MAP and PAN. Go to the Brand's website for more information 
(compatibility, additional help, etc.).
Managing paired telephones
This function allows the connection or 
disconnection of a
  peripheral device as 
well as the deletion of a
  pairing.
 or  Press Telephone
 to display the 
primary page.
Press the " OPTIONS" button to go to the 
secondary page.
Select "Bluetooth connection " to 
display the list of paired devices.
Press on the name of the telephone 
chosen in the list to disconnect it.
Press again to connect it. 
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Deleting a telephone
Select the basket at top right of the 
screen to display a
  basket alongside 
the telephone chosen.
Press the basket alongside the 
telephone chosen to delete it.
Receiving a  call
An incoming call is announced by a ring and 
a   superimposed display in the screen.
Make a
  short press on the steering 
mounted PHONE  button to accept 
an incoming call.
And Make a
  long press
on the steering mounted PHONE  
button to reject the call.
Or Select "End call".
Making a call
Using the telephone is not recommended 
while driving.
Park the vehicle.
Make the call using the steering mounted 
controls.
Calling a  new number
 or  Press Telephone
 to display the 
primary page.
Enter the phone number using the 
digital keypad.
Press " Call" to start the call.
Calling a  contact
 or  Press Telephone
 to display the 
primary page. Or make a   long press
on the steering mounted PHONE  
button.
Select " Contact ".
Select the desired contact from the list offered. Select "Call".
Calling a recently used 
n umber
 or  Press Telephone
 to display the 
primary page.
Or Make a
  long press
on the steering mounted button.
Select " Calls".
Select the desired contact from the list offered.
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It is always possible to make a call directly 
f rom the telephone; as a   safety measure, 
first park the vehicle.
Managing contacts/entries
 or  Press Telephone
 to display the 
primary page.
Select " Contact ".
Select " Create" to add a
  new 
contact.
In the " Telephone " tab, enter the telephone 
numbers for the contact.
In the " Address " tab, enter the addresses for 
the contact.
In the " Email" tab, enter the email addresses 
for the contact.
The " Email " function allows email 
addresses to be entered for a
  contact, but 
the system is not able to send emails.
Managing messages
 or  Press Telephone
 to display the 
primary page.
Press the " OPTIONS" button to go to the 
secondary page.
Select "Messages " to display the list 
of messages.
Select the " All" or " Sent " or 
" Incoming " tab.
Select the detail of the message 
chosen in one of the lists.
Press " Answer " to send a
  quick 
message stored in the system.
Press " Call" to start the call.
Press " Play " to hear the message. Access to "
Messages" depends on the 
compatibility of the smartphone and the 
integral system.
Depending on the smartphone, access to 
your messages or email may be slow.
The services available depend on 
the network, the SIM card and the 
compatibility of the Bluetooth devices 
used.
Check in the manual for your smartphone 
and with your ser vice provider for the 
services available to you.
Managing quick messages
 or  Press Telephone
 to display the 
primary page.
Press the " OPTIONS" button to go to the 
secondary page.
Select "Quick messages " to display 
the list of messages. 
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Select the "Delayed" or "My arrival " 
or " Not available " or "Other " tab 
with the possibility of creating new 
messages.
Press " Create" to write a
  new 
message.
Select the message chosen in one 
of the lists.
Press " Transfer " to select the 
addressee(s).
Press " Play " to start playing the 
message.
Managing email
 or  Press Telephone
 to display the 
primary page.
Press the " OPTIONS" button to go to the 
secondary page.
Select "Email" to display the list of 
messages. Select the "
Incoming" or "Sent " or 
" Not read " tab.
Select the message chosen in one of the lists.
Press " Play " to start playing the 
message.
Access to " Email" depends on the 
compatibility of the smartphone and the 
integral system.
Settings
Audio settings
 or  Press Settings
 to display the 
primary page.
Select " Audio settings ".
Select " Ambience ".
Or
" Position ".
Or
" Sound ". Or
"
Voice ".
Or
" Ringtone ".
Press " OK" to save the settings.
The balance/distribution (or spatialisation 
with the Arkamys
© system) is audio 
processing that allows the quality of the 
sound to be adapted according to the 
number of passengers in the vehicle.
Available only with the front and rear 
speakers configuration.
The Ambience  (6
 
optional ambiences) 
and Bass , Medium  and Tr e b l e  audio 
settings are different and independent for 
each audio source.
Activate or deactivate " Loudness".
The settings for " Position" (All 
passengers, Driver and Front only) are 
common to all sources.
Activate or deactivate " Touch tones", 
" Volume linked to speed " and "Auxiliary 
input ".
Onboard audio: Arkamys
© Sound Staging 
optimises the balance/distribution of 
sound in the passenger compartment.
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Profile settings
As a safety measure and because it 
r equires the sustained attention of the 
driver, changes to settings must only be 
done with the vehicle stationary .
 or  Press Settings
 to display the 
primary page.
Press the " OPTIONS" button to go to the 
secondary page.
Select "Setting of the profiles ".
Select " Profile 1 " or "Profile 2 " or "Profile 3 " 
or " Common profile ".
Press this button to enter a
  name for 
the profile using the virtual keypad.
Press " OK" to confirm.
Press this button to add 
a
 
photograph to the profile.
Insert a USB memory stick containing 
t he photograph in the USB port.
Select the photograph.
Press " OK" to accept the transfer of 
the photograph.
Press " OK" again to save the 
settings.
The location for the photograph is 
square; the system reshapes the original 
photograph if in another format.
Press this button to initialise the 
profile selected.
Initialisation of the profile selected 
activates the English language by default.
Select a " Profile" (1
  or 2   or 3) to associate the 
" Audio settings " with it.
Select " Audio settings ".
Select " Ambience ".
Or
" Balance ". Or
"
Sound ".
Or
" Voice ".
Or
" Ringtone ".
Press " OK" to save the settings.
Modifying system settings
 or  Press Settings
 to display the 
primary page.
Press the " OPTIONS" button to go to the 
secondary page.
Select "Screen configuration ".
Select " Animation ".
Activate or deactivate: " Automatic 
scrolling ".
Select " Brightness ". 
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Move the cursor to adjust the 
brightness of the screen and/or of 
the instrument panel.
 or  Press Settings
 to display the 
primary page.
Press the " OPTIONS" button to go to the 
secondary page.
Select "System settings ".
Select " Units" to change the units of distance, 
fuel consumption and temperature.
Select " Factory settings " to return to the initial 
settings.
Returning the system to factory settings 
activates the English language by default.
Select " System info " to display the versions of 
the different modules installed in the system.Select the language
 or  Press Settings
 to display the 
primary page.
Press the " OPTIONS" button to go to the 
secondary page.
Select "Languages " to change the 
language.
Setting the date
 or  Press Settings
 to display the 
primary page.
Press the " OPTIONS" button to go to the 
secondary page.
Select "Setting the time- date".
Select " Date".
Press on this button to define the 
date. Press "
OK" to confirm.
Select the display format of the date.
Adjustment of the time and date is only 
available if "GPS synchronisation" is 
deactivated.
The change between winter and summer 
time is done by changing the time zone.
Setting the time
 or  Press Settings
 to display the 
primary page.
Press the " OPTIONS" button to go to the 
secondary page.
Select "Setting the time- date".
Select " Time".
Press this button to adjust the time 
using the virtual keypad.
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Press "OK" to confirm.
Press this button to define the time 
zone.
Select the display format for the time 
(12 h / 24 h).
Activate or deactivate 
synchronisation with GPS (UTC).
Press " OK" to confirm.
The system does not automatically 
manage the change between winter and 
summer time (depending on country).
Colour schemes
As a safety measure, the procedure 
f or changing the colour scheme is only 
possible when the vehicle is stationary .
 or  Press Settings
 to display the 
primary page. Select "
Colour schemes ".
Select a   colour scheme in the list 
then press " OK" to confirm.
Every time the colour scheme is changed, 
the system restarts, temporarily displaying 
a   black screen.
Frequently asked questions
The following information groups together the 
answers to the most frequently asked questions 
concerning your audio system. 
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