Audio CITROEN C3 2021 Owners Manual

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Long press: select the desired categories of announcements from Transport, News, Entertainment and Flash special (availability according to the station).
Change of station within the same "multiplex service".
Starting of a search for the previous / next "multiplex service".
Change of band (FM1, FM2, DAB,...)
Digital radio provides a superior audio quality and also additional categories of traffic announcements (TA INFO). The different "multiplex services" offer a choice of radio stations in
alphabetical order.
Terrestrial digital radio
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) radio
Display options: if active but not available, the display will be struck out.
A c c o r d i n g t o v e r s i o n
Preset radio station, buttons 1 to 6. Short press: select the preset radio station. Long press: preset a radio station.
Display the name of the multiplex service being used.
Display the list of all radio stations and "multiplexes".
Represents the signal strength for the band being listened to.
Display RadioText (TXT) for the current radio station.
Display the name of the current radio station.
If the current "DAB" radio station is not available on "FM", "DAB FM" is struck out.
When changing region, an update of the list of preset radio stations is advisable.

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Select " Multimedia " and confirm.
Select " DAB / FM auto tracking " and confirm
Press the " MENU " button.
When the radio station is displayed in the screen, press on " OK " to display the contextual menu. (Frequency search (RDS), DAB / FM auto tracking, RadioText (TXT) display,
Information on the station, ...)
DAB / FM tracking
"DAB" does not have 100% coverage of the country. When the digital signal is weak, "DAB / FM auto tracking" allows you to continue listening to the same station, by automatically switching to the corresponding analogue "FM" station (if there is one). When "DAB / FM auto tracking" is active, the DAB station will be selected automatically.
If "DAB / FM auto tracking" is activated, there will be a difference of a few seconds in the programme when the system changes to analogue "FM"
radio, with sometimes a variation in volume.
If the "DAB" station you are listening to is not available on "FM" (" DAB/FM " option barred), or if "DAB / FM auto tracking" is not on, the sound will be cut when the digital signal is too weak.

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Media
USB port
This unit consists of a USB port and an auxiliary Jack socket, depending on version.
Insert a USB memory stick into the USB port or connect a USB peripheral device to the USB port using a suitable cable (not supplied). The system changes automatically to "USB" source. The system creates playlists (temporary memory), which can take from a few seconds to several minutes on the first connection. Reducing the number of non-music files and the number of folders reduces this waiting time. Playlists are updated every time a new USB memory stick is connected.
Press this button to display the
contextual menu for the Media function.
Press this button to select the play mode.
Press this button to confirm.
Play mode
The play modes available are: - Normal : the tracks are played in order, depending on the classification of the selected files. - Random : the tracks in an album or folder are played in a random order. - Random on all media : all of the tracks saved in the media are played in random o r d e r. - Repeat : the tracks played are only those from the current album or folder.
The choice made is displayed at the top of the screen.
While connected by USB, the portable device may be charged automatically.
To protect the system, do not use a USB hub.
Any additional equipment connected to the system must conform to the standard of the product or standard IEC 60950 -1.

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Choosing a track to play F i l e c l a s s i fi c a t i o n P l a y i n g fi l e s
Make a long press on this button to display the different classifications.
Choose by " Folder " / " Artist " / " Genre " / " Playlist " * .
Press OK to select the desired classification, then press OK again to confirm.
Make a long press on this button to display the chosen classification.
Navigate in the list using the left / right and up / down buttons.
Confirm the selection by pressing OK .
Press one of these buttons to go to the previous / next track in the list. Press and hold one of these buttons
for fast for ward or fast back.
Press one of these buttons to go to the next " Folder " / " Artist " / " Genre " / " Playlist " * in the list.
* Depending on availability and the type of device used.
Press one of these buttons to go to the previous / next track.
Press one of these buttons to go to the previous / next folder.

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Jack auxiliary (AUX) socket
Connect the portable device (MP3 player, …) to the auxiliary Jack socket using an audio cable (not supplied).
Press the SOURCE button several times in succession and select " AUX ".
First adjust the volume on your portable device (to a high level). Then adjust the volume on your audio system. Operation of controls is via the portable device.
Do not connect a device to both the Jack auxiliary socket and the USB port at the same time.
CD player
Insert circular compact discs only. Some anti-pirating systems, on original discs or CDs copied using a personal recorder, may cause faults which are no reflection on the quality of the vehicle's player. Insert a CD in the player, play begins automatically.
To play a disc which has already been inserted, press the SOURCEbutton several times in succession and select CD.
Press one of the buttons to select a track on the CD.
Press the LIST button to display the list of tracks on the CD.
Press and hold one of the buttons for fast for ward or fast back.
Playing an MP3 compilation
Insert an MP3 CD compilation in the player. The audio equipment searches for all of the music tracks, which may take anything between a few seconds and several tens of seconds, before play begins.
On a single disc, the CD player can read up to 255 MP3 files spread over 8 folder levels. However, it is advisable to keep to a limit of two levels to reduce the access time before the CD is played. While the CD is being played, the folder structure is not followed. All of the files are displayed on a single
level.
External CD players connected via the USB port are not recognised by the system. Any additional equipment connected to the system must conform to the standard of the product or standard IEC 60950 -1.

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To play a disc which has already been inserted, press the SOURCEbutton several times in succession and select CD.
Press one of the buttons to select a folder on the CD.
Press one of the buttons to select a track on the CD.
Press the LIST button to display the list of directories of the MP3 compilation.
Press and hold one of the buttons for fast for ward or backward play.
Bluetooth ® Bluetooth ® Bluetooth audio streaming ® audio streaming ®
Streaming allows music files on the telephone to be played via the audio system.
Connect the telephone. (Refer to the " Pairing a telephone " section).
Audio files can be selected using the buttons on the audio system control panel and the steering mounted controls ** . Contextual information may be displayed in the screen.
Activate the streaming source by pressing the SOURCE * b u t t o n .
Connecting Apple ® Connecting Apple ® Connecting Apple players ® players ®
Connect the Apple ® player to the USB port ® 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).
The version of software in the audio system may not be compatible with the generation of your Apple ® player. ® player. ®
* In certain cases, play of the audio files must be initiated from the keypad. ** If the telephone supports the function. The audio quality depends on the quality of transmission by the telephone.

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The CD player can play files with .mp3, .wma, .wav and .aac file extensions, with a bit rate of of 32 to 320 Kbps. It also supports TAG mode (ID3 tag, WMA TAG). Other file types (mp4, ...) may be played. Files of the ".wma" type should be to the wma9 standard. The sampling rates supported are 11, 22, 44 and 48 KHz.
Via the USB port, the system can play audio files with the extension ".mp3, .wma, .wav, .cbr, .vbr" with a bit rate of 32 to 320 Kbps. No other file types (.mp4, ...) can be played. Files of the ".wma" type should be to the wma9 standard.
The sampling rates supported are 11, 22, 44 and 48 KHz.
File names should have less than 20 characters, avoiding special characters (e.g.: " ? ; ù) so as to avoid any reading or display problems.
In order to be able to play a recorded CDR or CDRW, the ISO 9660 level 1. 2 or Joliet file format is recommended when recording. If the disc is recorded in another format, it may not be played correctly. It is recommended that the same recording format is always used for an individual disc, with as low a speed as possible (4x maximum) for optimum sound quality. In the particular case of a multi-session CD, the Joliet format is recommended.
Information and advice
To protect the system, do not use a USB hub.
It is recommended that you use genuine Apple ® USB cables for correct ® USB cables for correct ®
operation.
Use only USB memory sticks formatted FAT32 (File Allocation Table).

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Telephone
Pairing a Bluetooth ® Pairing a Bluetooth ® Pairing a Bluetooth telephone ® telephone ®
As a safety measure and because it requires the sustained attention of the driver, the pairing of your a Bluetooth telephone to the Bluetooth hands-free audio system must only be carried
out with the vehicle stationary and the ignition on
The services available depend on the network, the SIM card and the compatibility of the Bluetooth telephone used. Refer to the instructions for your telephone and to your service provider for the services available to you.
Activate the telephone's Bluetooth function and ensure that it is "visible to all" (telephone configuration).
Go to the Brand's website for more information (compatibility, more help, ...).
* If your telephone is fully compatible.
The " Telephone " menu gives access to the following functions in particular: " Directory " * , " Calls list ", " View paired devices ". Depending on the type of telephone, you may be asked to accept or confirm access by the system to each of these functions.
If pairing fails, the number of attempts is not restricted. A message appears in the screen confirming the pairing.
Procedure from the telephone Completing the pairing
Procedure from the system
Select the name of the system in the list of devices detected. To complete the pairing, whichever procedure is used (from the telephone or from the system), check that the code displayed in the system and the
telephone is the same and confirm.
Press the MENU button.
Select the " Connections " menu.
Confirm with OK .
A window is displayed with a search in progress message.
In the list of devices detected, select a telephone to pair. Only one telephone can be
paired at a time.
Confirm with OK .
Select " Search for a Bluetooth device ".
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Confirm with OK .
Confirm with OK .
Confirm with OK .
Confirm with OK.
The telephone connection automatically includes hands-free operation and audio streaming. The ability of the system to connect to just one profile depends on the telephone. Both profiles may connect by default.
A number indicates the profile of the connection with the system: - 1 for media or 1 for telephone. - 2 for media and telephone.
When you delete a pairing in the system, remember to delete it from your telephone as well.
Indicates that a device is connected.
Indicates the audio streaming profile.
Indicates the hands-free telephone profile.
Press the MENU button.
Managing connections
Select " Connections ".
Select " Connections management " and confirm. The list of paired devices is displayed.
Select a telephone.
Then select and confirm: - " Connect telephone " / " Disconnect telephone ": to connect / disconnect the telephone or the hands-free kit o n l y. - " Connect media player " / " Disconnect media player ": to connect / disconnect streaming only. - " Connect telephone + media player " / " Disconnect telephone + media player ": to connect / disconnect the telephone (hands-free kit and streaming). - " Delete connection ": to delete the pairing.

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Receiving a call
An incoming call is announced by a ring and a superimposed display in the screen.
Select the " YES Select the " YES Select the " " tab in the screen using the buttons.
Confirm with OK .
Confirm with OK .
Press this button at the steering mounted controls to accept the call.
Making a call
In the " Telephone " menu.
Select " Call ".
Select " Calls list ".
Select " Dial ".
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Select " Directory ".
Press this button for more than two seconds for access to your directory, then navigate using the thumb wheel.
In the " Telephone " menu.
Select " End call ".
Ending a call
During a call, press one of the buttons for more than 2 seconds.
Confirm with OK to end the call.
The system accesses the telephone's contacts directory, depending on its compatibility, and while it is connected by Bluetooth
With certain telephones connected by Bluetooth, you can send a contact to the directory of the audio system. Contacts imported in this way are saved in a permanent directory visible to all, whatever the telephone
connected. The menu for the directory is not accessible if it is empty.