sound system KIA FORTE 2018 User Guide

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WARNING - Driver
Distraction
Do not stare at the screen while driving. Staring at the
screen for prolonged periods
of time could lead to traffic
accidents.
Using the phone while driving may lead to a lack of attention
of traffic conditions and
increase the likelihood of
accidents. Use the phone fea-
ture after parking the vehicle.WARNING - Audio
System
Do not disassemble, assem- ble, or modify the audio sys-
tem. Such acts could result in
accidents, fire, or electric
shock.
Heed caution not to spill water or introduce foreign objects
into the device. Such acts
could lead to smoke, fire, or
product malfunction.WARNING - Antenna
Do not touch the antenna dur-
ing thunder or lightening as
such acts may lead to lightning
induced electric shock.
CAUTION
Refrain from use if the screen is blank or no sound can be heardas these signs may indicate aproduct malfunction.

Adjust the volume to levels thatallow the driver to hear sounds
from outside of the vehicle. Driving
in a state where external sounds
cannot be heard may lead to acci-
dents.
Pay attention to the volume setting when turning the device on. A sud-
den output of extreme volume
upon turning the device on could
lead to hearing impairment. (Adjust
the volume to a suitable levels
before turning off the device.)
If you want to change the position of device installation, please
inquire with your place of purchase
or service maintenance center.
Technical expertise is required to
install or disassemble the device.
Turn on the car ignition before using this device. Do not operate
the audio system for long periods
of time with the ignition turned off
as such operations may lead to
battery discharge.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
In case of product malfunction,
please contact your place of pur-
chase or After Service center.
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CAUTION - LCD Monitor
Do not subject the device to
severe shock or impact. Directpressure onto the front side ofthe monitor may cause damageto the LCD or touch screen.
CAUTION - Device
cleaning
When cleaning the device, make sure to turn off thedevice and use a dry andsmooth cloth.
Never use tough materials, chemical cloths, or solvents(alcohol, benzene, thinners,etc.) as such materials maydamage the device panel orcause color/quality deteriora-tion.
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(Continued) Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume and cosmetic oilfrom contacting the dashboardbecause they may cause dam-age or discoloration.
Placing the audio system within an electromagneticenvironment may result innoise interference.

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Some iPod
®devices, such as the
iPhone®, can be connected
through the
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology interface. The device
must have audio
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology capability
(such as for stereo headphone
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
). The device can play, but it will
not be controlled by the audio
system.
To use iPod
®features within the
audio, use the cable provided
upon purchasing an iPod
®
device.
Skipping or improper operation may occur depending on the
characteristics of your
iPod
®/iPhone®device.
If your iPhone
®is connected to
both the
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology and USB, the sound
may not be properly played. In
your iPhone
®, select the Dock
connector or
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology to change
the sound output (source).
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When connecting iPod
®with the
iPod®Power Cable, insert the
connector to the multimedia
socket completely. If not inserted
completely, communications
between iPod
®and audio may
be interrupted.
When adjusting the sound effects of the iPod
®and the
audio system, the sound effects
of both devices will overlap and
might reduce or distort the qual-
ity of the sound.
Deactivate (turn off) the equaliz- er function of an iPod
®when
adjusting the audio system’s vol-
ume, and turn off the equalizer
of the audio system when using
the equalizer of an iPod
®.
When not using iPod
®with car
audio, detach the iPod®cable
from iPod®. Otherwise, iPod®
may remain in accessory mode,
and may not work properly.
Beside support 1M cable when purchasing iPod/iPhone products,
Long Cable cannot be recognized.
USING THE iPod®DEVICE
Some iPod®models may not
support communication protocol
and files may not properly play.
Supported iPod
®models:
- iPhone
®3GS/4
- iPod
®touch 1st~4th generation
- iPod
®nano 1st~6th generation
- iPod
®classic
The order of search or playback of songs in the iPod
®can be dif-
ferent from the order searched in
the audio system.
If the iPod
®is disabled due to its
own malfunction, reset the
iPod
®. (Reset: Refer to iPod®
manual)
An iPod
®may not operate nor-
mally on low battery.
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Voice Recognition
feature, only commands listed with-
in the user's manual are supported.
of the voice recognition system,
pressing any key other than the key terminate voice recognition
mode.
For superior voice recognition per- formance, position the microphone
used for voice recognition above
the head of the driver’s seat and
maintain a proper position when
saying commands.
voice recognition may not function
properly due to external sound.
- When the windows and sunroof are open
- When the wind of the cooling / heating device is strong
- When entering and passing through tunnels
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- When driving on rugged and uneven roads
- During severe rain (heavy rains, windstorms)
can be used only when a
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
device is connected.
name, the corresponding contact
must be downloaded and stored
within the audio system.
downloading the
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology phone book, it
takes some times to convert the
phone book data into voice infor-
mation. During this time, voice
recognition may not properly oper-
ate.
naturally and clearly as if in a nor-
mal conversation.
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(7) [1] ~ [6] (Preset)
Radio mode: Saves frequencies (channels) or receives saved fre-
quencies (channels).
CD, USB, iPod
®, My Music mode
- [RPT] button: Repeat
- [RDM] button: Random
In the Radio, Media, Setup and
Menu pop up screen, the number
menu is selected.
(8) DISP
Each time the button is shortly pressed, sets the Screen Off
➟
Screen On ➟Screen Off.
Audio operation is maintained and only the Screen will be turned Off.
In the Screen Off state, press any button to turn the Screen On again. (9)
SCAN
Radio mode - Shortly press the button:Previews each broadcast for 5
seconds each.
- Press and hold the button: Previews the broadcasts saved
in preset [1] ~ [6] buttons for 5
seconds each.
- Press the [SCAN] button again
to continue listening to the cur-
rent frequency.
- SAT Radio does not support the preset scan feature.
CD, USB, My Music mode - Shortly press the button:Previews each song (file) for 10
seconds each.
- Press the [SCAN] button again
to continue listening to the cur-
rent song (file).
(10) SETUP
Moves to the Display, Sound, Phone, System setting modes.

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WARNING
-
Audio System Safety
Warnings
Do not stare at the screen while driving. Staring at the
screen for prolonged periods
of time could lead to traffic
accidents.
Do not disassemble, assem- ble, or modify the audio sys-
tem. Such acts could result in
accidents, fire, or electric
shock.
Using the phone while driving may lead to a lack of attention
of traffic conditions and
increase the likelihood of
accidents. Use the phone fea-
ture after parking the vehicle.
Exercise caution not to spill water or introduce foreign
objects into the device. Such
acts could lead to smoke, fire,
or product malfunction.
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Please refrain from use if thescreen is blank or no sound
can be heard as these signs
may indicate product mal func-
tion. Continued use in such
conditions could lead to acci-
dents (fires, electric shock) or
product malfunctions.
Do not touch the antenna dur- ing thunder or lightening as
such acts may lead to light-
ning induced electric shock.
Do not stop or park in park- ing-restricted areas to operate
the product. Such acts could
lead to traffic accidents.WARNING - Distracted
Driving
Driving while distracted can
result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol that may lead to an acci-
dent, severe personal injury,
and death. The driver’s primary
responsibility is in the safe and
legal operation of a vehicle, and
use of any handheld devices,
other equipment, or vehicle sys-
tems which take the driver’s
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a
vehicle or which are not permis-
sible by law should never be
used during operation of the
vehicle.

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✽ ✽
NOTICE - Using iPod®Device
iPod®is a registered trademark of
Apple inc.
• Some iPod
®models may not sup-
port communication protocol and
files may not play properly.
Supported iPod
®models:
- iPhone®3GS/4
- iPod®touch 1st~4th generation
- iPod®nano 1st~6th generation
- iPod®classic
• The order of search or playback of songs in the iPod
®can be different
from the order searched in the
audio system.
• If the iPod
®is disabled due to its
own malfunction, reset the iPod®.
(Reset: Refer to iPod®manual)
• An iPod®may not operate nor-
mally on low battery. (Continued)(Continued)
• Some iPod
®devices, such as the
iPhone®, can be connected
through the Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology interface. The device
must have audio Bluetooth
®
Wireless Technology capability
(such as for stereo headphone
Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology ).
The device can play, but it will not
be controlled by the audio system.
• To use iPod
®features within the
audio mode, use the cable provid-
ed upon purchasing an iPod
®
device.
• Skipping or improper operation may occur depending on the char-
acteristics of your iPod
®/iPhone®
device.
• If your iPhone®is connected to
both the Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology and USB, only iPod®
mode will be supported during
Bluetooth®Audio Streaming. To
use Bluetooth®Audio Streaming,
disconnect iPod®cable with
iPhone®. (Continued) (Continued)
• When connecting iPod
®with the
iPod®Power Cable, insert the con-
nector to the multimedia socket
completely. If not inserted com-
pletely, communications between
iPod
®and audio may be interrupt-
ed.
• When adjusting the sound effects of the iPod
®and the audio system,
the sound effects of both devices
will overlap and might reduce or
distort the quality of the sound.
• Deactivate (turn off) the equalizer function of an iPod
®when adjust-
ing the audio system’s volume, and
turn off the equalizer of the audio
system when using the equalizer of
an iPod
®.
• When not using iPod®with car
audio, detach the iPod®cable from
iPod®. Otherwise, iPod®may
remain in accessory mode, and
may not work properly.
• Use an iPod
®/iPhone®USB cable
shorter than 1 meter in length,
longer cables cannot be recognized.

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✽ ✽
NOTICE - Using Voice
Recognition
• When using the voice recognition
feature, only commands listed
within the user's manual are sup-
ported.
• Be aware that during the opera- tion of the voice recognition sys-
tem, pressing any button other
than the button terminates the
voice recognition mode.
• For optimal voice recognition per- formance, position your head
below the microphone above the
driver’s seat and maintain proper
position when speaking voice com-
mands.
• Within the following situations, voice recognition may not function
properly due to external sound.
- When the windows and sunroofare open
- When the blower AC/heater is set to high
- When entering and passing through tunnels
- When driving on rugged and uneven roads
- During severe rain (heavy rains, windstorms) (Continued)(Continued)
• Phone related voice commands can
be used only when a Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology device is con-
nected.
• When making calls by stating a name, the corresponding contact
must be downloaded and stored
within the audio system.
• After downloading the Bluetooth
®
Wireless Technology phone book,
it takes some times to convert the
phone book data into voice infor-
mation. During this time, voice
recognition may not properly
operate.
• Pronounce the voice commands naturally and clearly as if in a nor-
mal conversation.

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Voice Recognition Mode
Using Voice Recognition
Shortly press the button on the
steering wheel controls. Say a com-
mand.
If prompt feedback is in [On], then
the system will say “Please say a
command after the beep (BEEP)”.
If prompt feedback is in [On] mode,
then the system will only say
“(BEEP)”.
To change Prompt Feedback [On]/[Off], go to [SETUP]button

[System] [Prompt Feedback].
For proper recognition, say the command after the voice instruc-
tion and beep tone.
Contact List Best Practices
Use full names vs. short or singlesyllable names. (“John Smith” vs.
“Dad”, “Smith Residence” vs.
“Home”)
Avoid using special characters or hyphens. (@, &, #, /, -, *, +, etc.)
Avoid using acronyms. (“In Case of Emergency” vs. “ICE”)
Spell words completely, no abbre- viations. (“Doctor Goodman” vs.
“Dr. Goodman”)
Skipping Prompt Messages
While prompt message is being stat-
ed Shortly press the button on
the steering wheel controls.
The prompt message is immediately
ended and the beep tone will sound.
After the “Beep”, say the voice com-
mand.
Re-starting Voice Recognition
While system waits for a command
 Shortly press the button on the
steering wheel controls.
The command wait state is immedi-
ately ended and the beep tone will
sound. After the “Beep”, say the
voice command.
Ending Voice Recognition
While Voice Recognition is operating
 Press and hold the button on
the steering wheel controls.
While using voice command, pressing any steering wheel con-
trols or a different button will end
voice command.
When the system is waiting for a voice command, say “cancel” or
“end” to end voice command.
When the system is waiting for a voice command, press and hold
the button on the steering
wheel to end voice command.

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✽ ✽NOTICE - Using an iPod®
• iPod®is a registered trademark of
Apple Inc.
• In order to use the iPod
®with
your vehicle's audio system, you
must use a dedicated iPod
®cable.
(the cable that is supplied when
purchasing iPod
®/iPhone®prod-
ucts)
• If the iPod
®is connected to the
vehicle while it is playing, a high
pitch sound could occur for
approximately 1-2 seconds imme-
diately after connecting. If possi-
ble, connect the iPod
®to the vehi-
cle with the iPod®stopped/paused.
• When the vehicle ignition is set to ACC or ON, connecting the iPod
®
through the iPod®cable will
charge the iPod®through the car
audio system.
• When connecting with the iPod
®
cable, make sure to fully insert the
jack to prevent communication
interference. (Continued)(Continued)
• When the EQ features of an exter-
nal device, such as the iPod
®, and
the audio system are both active,
EQ effects could overlap and
cause sound deterioration and dis-
tortion. Whenever possible, turn
off the EQ feature within the
external device when it is connect-
ed to the audio system.
• Noise may occur when an iPod
®or
AUX device is connected. When
such devices are not being used,
disconnect the device for storage.
• When the iPod
®or AUX device
power is connected to the power
jack, playing the external device
may result in noise. In such cases,
disconnect the power connection
before use.
• Skipping or improper operation may occur depending on the char-
acteristics of your iPod
®/iPhone®
device. (Continued)(Continued)
• If your iPhone
®is connected to
both the Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology and USB, the sound
may not be properly played. In
your iPhone
®, select the Dock con-
nector or Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology to change the sound
output (source).
• iPod
®mode cannot be operated
when the iPod®cannot be recog-
nized due to versions that do not
support communication protocols.
• For fifth generation iPod
®Nano
devices, the iPod®may not be rec-
ognized when the battery level is
low. Please charge the iPod
®for
use.
• The search/play orders shown within the iPod
®device may differ
from the orders shown within the
audio system.
• If the iPod
®malfunctions due to
an iPod®device defect, reset the
iPod®and try again. (To learn
more, refer to your iPod®manual)
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