CHEVROLET SPARK 2015 3.G Owners Manual

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7-34 Infotainment System
Bluetooth Phone/
Devices
Pictures and Movies
(Audio System)
The infotainment system can play
the music files contained in the USB
storage device or iPod/iPhone
products.
Audio System Information
Using MP3/WMA/OGG/WAV Files
.Music files with .mp3, .wma,
.ogg, and .wav file name
extensions can be played.
.MP3 files that can be played are:
Bit rate: 8 kbps to 320 kbps -
Sampling frequency: 48 kHz,
44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05
kHz, and 16 kHz.
.Files with a bit rate above
128 kbps will result in higher
quality sound.
.ID3 Tag information for MP3
files, such as the album name
and the artist, can be played.
.To display album title, track title,
and artist information, the file
should be compatible with the
ID3 Tag V1 and V2 formats.
Using USB Storage Devices and
iPod/iPhone
.Use a USB or flash memory type
storage device. Do not connect
using a USB adaptor.
.Do not connect and reconnect
the USB device repeatedly in a
short time, as this may cause
static electricity and problems
using the device.
.Use a USB device with a metal
connecting terminal.
.Connection with i-Stick Type
USB storage devices may be
faulty due to vehicle vibration.
.Do not touch the USB
connecting terminal.
.Only USB storage devices
formatted in FAT16/32, exFAT
file system are recognized.
NTFS and other file systems are
not recognized.
.The time it takes to process files
will depend on the USB storage
device type and capacity, and
the type of files stored.
.Some USB storage device files
may not be compatible.
.Up to two USB devices and one
iPod can be played through a
USB hub. All devices may not be
supported, depending on the
performance of the USB hub.
If there is not enough power
supply, it may not operate
normally.
.Do not disconnect the USB
storage device while it is playing.
This may cause damage to the
product or affect the
performance of the USB device.
.Disconnect the USB storage
device when the ignition is
turned off. If the ignition is turned

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on while the USB device is
connected, the USB device may
be damaged or may not operate
normally.
.USB storage devices can only
be connected for playing music/
movies, viewing photo files,
or upgrading.
.Do not use the USB terminal to
charge USB accessory
equipment. The heat generated
may cause performance issues
or damage.
.Store files in the top-level drive
of the USB storage device.
When the logical drive is
separated from the device, only
the USB music files from the
top-level logical drive can be
played. Music files stored on
USB storage devices may not
play normally if an application is
loaded by partitioning a separate
drive.
.Music files to which Digital Right
Management (DRM) is applied
cannot be played.
.USB storage device capacity
limit is 2,500 music files, 2,500
photo files, 250 movie files,
2,500 folders, and 10 stages of
folder structure. The iPod/iPhone
can play all music files
supported, but will only display
up to 2,500 files on the screen in
alphabetical order.
.Some iPod/iPhone product
models may not support the
connectivity or functionality of
this product.
.Only connect the iPod/iPhone
with connection cables
supported by iPod/iPhone
products. Other connection
cables cannot be used.
.The iPod/iPhone may be
damaged if it is connected to the
vehicle with the ignition on.
When not in use, disconnect the
iPod/iPhone.
.When the iPod/iPhone is
connected to the USB port by
using the iPod/iPhone cable, the
Bluetooth music is not
supported.
.Connect the iPod/iPhone to the
USB port by using the iPod/
iPhone cable to play the music
files. When the iPod/iPhone is
connected to the AUX input
terminal, the music file will
not play.
.The iPod/iPhone playback
functions and the information
displayed may be different when
played on the infotainment
system.

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.Refer to the table for the
classification items related to the
search function provided by the
iPod/iPhone.
USB Player
Playing Music from a USB Device
.Connect the USB device to the
USB port.
.Play will start automatically after
the system has finished reading
the USB device.
.If a non-readable USB device is
connected, an error message
displays and the system will
switch to the previous audio
function.
If the USB device is already
connected:
.PressD.
.Press audio.
.Press SourceR.
.Press USB.
To stop the USB device and select
another media source, press
Source
R, then select the other
source.
To remove the USB device, select
another function, then remove the
USB device.
Pause
.Pressjto pause.
.Pressrto resume.
Changing to Next/Previous Files
.Presslto change to the
next file.
.Pressgwithin five seconds of
the playback time to play the
previous file.
Returning to the Beginning of the
Current File
Press
gafter five seconds of the
playback time.
Scanning Forward or Backward
Press and hold
gorlduring
playback to rewind or fast forward.
Release the button to resume
playback at normal speed.
Playing a File Repeatedly
Press
vduring playback.
.1: Plays the current file
repeatedly.
.ALL: Plays all files repeatedly.
.OFF: Returns to normal
playback.

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Playing a File Randomly
Press
uduring playback.
.ON: Plays all files randomly.
.OFF: Returns to normal
playback.
Viewing Information on the
Currently Playing File
Press the title during playback to
display information about the current
file playing.
.The information displayed
includes the title, file name,
folder name, and artist/album
saved with the song.
.Incorrect information cannot be
modified or corrected on the
infotainment system.
.The information for songs
expressed in special symbols or
in unavailable languages may be
displayed as “
u.” Using the USB Music Menu
.Press MENU during playback.
.Press the play mode.
Tone Settings
1. Press
R.
2. Press tone settings. The Tone Settings menu is displayed. See
“Tone Settings” under“Radio
Controls with Touchscreen” in
Operation on page 7-6.
iPod/iPhone Player
This feature is limited to models
supporting the iPod/iPhone
connection. Playing Music Files
.Connect the iPod/iPhone to the
USB port.
.Play will start from the previously
played point after the system
has finished reading the USB
device.
.If a non-readable USB device is
connected, an error message
displays and the system will
switch to the previous audio
function.
If the iPod/iPhone is already
connected:
1. Press
D.
2. Press
eaudio.
3. Press Source
R.
4. Press iPod.
To stop the device and select
another media source, press
Source
R, then select the other
source.

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To remove the device, select
another function, then remove the
device.
Pause
.Pressjto pause.
.Pressrto resume.
Changing to Next/Previous Song
.Presslto change to the
next song.
.Pressgwithin two seconds of
the playback time to play the
previous file.
Returning to the Beginning of the
Current File
Press
gafter two seconds of the
playback time.
Scanning Forward or Backward
Press and hold
gorlduring
playback to rewind or fast forward.
Release the button to resume
playback at normal speed. Playing a File Repeatedly
Press
vduring playback.
.1: Plays the current file
repeatedly.
.ALL: Plays all files repeatedly.
.OFF: Returns to normal
playback.
Playing a File Randomly
Press
uduring playback.
.NO: Plays all files randomly.
.OFF: Returns to normal
playback.
Viewing Information on the
Currently Playing Song
Press the title during playback to
display information about the current
song playing.
.The information displayed
includes the title, file name,
folder name, and artist/album
saved with the song.
.Incorrect information cannot be
modified or corrected on the
infotainment system.
.The information for songs
expressed in special symbols or
in unavailable languages may be
displayed as “
u.”
Using the iPod Menu
.Press MENU during playback.
.Press the appropriate
play mode.
Tone Settings
1. Press
Ron the iPod menu.
2. Press tone settings. The tone settings menu is displayed. See
“Tone Settings” under“Radio
Controls with Touchscreen” in
Operation on page 7-6.

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Pictures and Movies
(Picture System)
The infotainment system can view
picture files stored on a USB
storage device and devices that
support Media Transfer
Protocol (MTP).
Picture System Information
Caution for Using Picture Files
.File size:
‐JPG: Within 64 to 5,000 pixels
(Width) and 64 to 5,000 pixels
(Height).
‐ BMP, PNG, GIF: Within 64 to
1,024 pixels (Width) and 64 to
1,024 pixels (Height).
.File extensions: .jpg, .bmp, .png,
.gif. Animated .gif files are not
supported.
.Some files may not operate due
to a different recording format or
the condition of the file. Viewing Pictures
1. Connect the USB device to the
USB port.
2. Press the screen to open to fullscreen. Press the screen again
to return to the previous screen.
If the USB device is already
connected:
1. Press
D.
2. Press
Gpicture & movie.
3. Press Source
R.
4. Press USB picture.
Some features are disabled while
the vehicle is in motion. Viewing a Slide Show
1. From the picture screen, press
z. The slide show will start
to play.
2. Press the screen to cancel the slide show during the slide show
playback.
Viewing a Previous or Next
Picture
Press
torufrom the picture
screen.
Rotating a Picture
Press
yorwfrom the picture
screen.
Enlarging a Picture
Press
xfrom the picture screen.
Using the USB Picture Menu
1. Press MENU from the picture screen.

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2. Press the appropriate menu:
.picture file list: lists all picture
files.
.sort by title: shows pictures
in title order.
.sort by date: shows pictures
in date order.
.slide show time: allows
selection of the slide show
interval.
.clock/temp display: allows
selection of On or Off to
show the clock and
temperature on the full
screen.
.display settings: adjusts for
Brightness and Contrast.
3. Press
4to exit.
Pictures and Movies
(Movie System)
The infotainment system can play
movie files stored on a USB storage
device and devices that support
Media Transfer Protocol (MTP).
Movie System Information
Caution for Using Movie Files
.Available resolution: Within 720
x 576 (W x H) pixels.
.Frame rate: Less than 30 fps.
.Playable movie file: .avi, .mpg,
.mp4, .divx, .xvid, .wmv. The
playable movie file may not be
played according to the codec
format.
.Playable codec format: divx,
xvid, mpeg-1, mpeg-4 (mpg4,
mp42, mp43), wmv9 (wmv3).
.Playable Audio format: MP3,
AC3, AAC, WMA.
.Max video bitrate:
‐ mpeg-1: 8 Mbps
‐ mpeg-4 (mpg4, mp42, mp43):
4 Mbps
‐ wmv9: 3 Mbps
‐ divx 3: 3 Mbps
‐ divx 4/5/6: 4.8 Mbps
‐ xvid: 4.5 Mbps
.Max audio bitrate:
‐mp3: 320 Kbps
‐ wma: 320 Kbps
‐ ac-3: 640 Kbps
‐ aac: 449 Kbps
.Movie files to which Digital Right
Management (DRM) is applied
may not be played.
Playing a Movie File
1. Connect the USB device to the USB port.

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2. Press the screen to open to fullscreen. Press the screen again
to return to the previous screen.
If the USB device is already
connected:
1. Press
D.
2. Press
Gpicture & movie.
3. Press Source
R.
4. Press USB movie.
Movie is not available while driving.
Viewing a Slide Show
From the picture screen, press
z.
.The slide show will start to play.
.Press the screen to cancel the
slide show during the slide show
playback.
.The last played audio source will
play as background music
during the slide show playback. Pause
.Pressjto pause.
.Pressrto resume.
Changing to Next/Previous Movie
.Pressuto change to the
next file.
.Presstwithin five seconds of
the playback time to play the
previous file.
Returning to the Beginning of the
Current Movie
Press
tafter five seconds of the
playback time.
Scanning Forward or Backward
Press and hold
toruduring
playback to rewind or fast forward.
Release the button to resume
playback at normal speed. Viewing Full Screen
Press
tfrom the movie screen.
Press
tagain to return to the
previous screen.
Using the USB Movie Menu
1. Press MENU from the movie screen.
2. Press the appropriate menu:
.movie file list: lists all movie
files.
.clock/temp display: allows
selection of On or Off to
show the clock and
temperature on the full
screen.

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.display settings: adjusts for
Brightness and Contrast.
.tone settings: shows the
sound setup. See“Tone
Settings” under“Radio
Controls with Touchscreen”
in Operation on page 7-6.
3. Press
4to exit.
Subtitle Language
If the movie file has a subtitle
language, it can be viewed.
.Pressqfrom the movie screen.
.PressSorTon the pop-up
screen.
.Pressrto close the pop-up
screen. If there is only one subtitle
language, it can be set to On/Off.
Audio Language
If the movie file has an audio
language, it can be used.
.Pressqfrom the movie screen.
.PressZ
SorTon the pop-up
screen.
.Pressrto close the pop-up
screen.
An audio language can be set only
when supported by the DivX
movie file.
Trademarks and
License Agreements
FCC Information
See Radio Frequency Statement on
page 13-12.
Bluetooth
®
The Bluetooth word mark and logos
are owned by the Bluetooth®SIG,
Inc. and any use of such marks by
General Motors is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names
are those of their respective owners.
DivX Certified®to play DivX®video,
including premium content.

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Covered by one or more of the
following U.S. patents: 7,295,673;
7,460,668; 7,515,710; 7,519,274.
DivX
®, DivX Certified®and
associated logos are trademarks of
Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries
and are used under license.
“Made for iPod” and“Made for
iPhone” mean that an electronic
accessory has been designed to
connect specifically to iPod or
iPhone and has been certified by
the developer to meet Apple
performance standards.
iPod and iPhone are trademarks of
Apple Computer, Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
Fees and Taxes: Subscription fee,
taxes, one time activation fee, and
other fees may apply. Subscription
fee is consumer only. All fees and
programming subject to change.
Subscriptions subject to Customer
Agreement available at
www.siriusxm.com. SiriusXM
®
service only available in the
48 contiguous United States and
Canada.
In Canada: Some deterioration of
service may occur in extreme
northern latitudes. This is beyond
the control of SiriusXM
®Satellite
Radio.
It is prohibited to copy, decompile,
disassemble, reverse engineer,
hack, manipulate, or otherwise
make available any technology or
software incorporated in receivers compatible with the SiriusXM
Satellite Radio System or that
support the SiriusXM website, the
Online Service or any of its content.
Furthermore, the AMBER voice
compression software included in
this product is protected by
intellectual property rights including
patent rights, copyrights, and trade
secrets of Digital Voice
Systems, Inc.
General Requirements:
1. A License Agreement from
SiriusXM is required for any
product that incorporates
SiriusXM Technology and/or for
use of any of the SiriusXM
marks to be manufactured,
distributed, or marketed in the
SiriusXM Service Area.
2. For products to be distributed, marketed, and/or sold in
Canada, a separate agreement
is required with Canadian
Satellite Radio Inc. (operating as
XM Canada).