USB Citroen GRAND C4 PICASSO RHD 2016 2.G Owner's Guide

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Press Radio Media to display the menu.
Press Radio Media to display the primary page.
Press the frequency.
Enter the FM and AM waveband values using the virtual keypad.
Press one of the buttons for an automatic search for radio stations.
Radio
Selecting a station Radio reception may be affected by the use of electrical equipment not approved by the Brand, such as a USB charger connected to the 12V socket. The exterior environment (hills,
buildings, tunnel, car park, below ground...) may prevent reception, even in RDS station tracking mode. This phenomenon is normal in the propagation of radio waves and is in no way indicative of a fault with the audio system.
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Move the cursor for a manual search for frequencies up or down.
Select a radio station or frequency.
Select a radio station or frequency.
Press " Preset ".
Press the " OPTIONS " button to go to the secondary page.
Make a short press on the star outline. If the star is solid, the radio station is already preset.
Make a long press on one of the buttons to preset the station.
Press " Band " to change waveband.
Press in the grey zone to confirm.
Preset a station
Changing waveband
Press " OK " to confirm.

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USB port Selecting the source
Press the " SOURCES " button.
Press Radio Media to display the primary page.
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 connection of a USB memory stick. The lists are memorised: if they are not modified, the subsequent loading time will be shorter.
Insert the USB memory stick in the USB port or connect the USB device to the USB port using a suitable cable (not supplied).
Auxiliary socket (AUX)
First adjust the volume of your portable device (to a high level). Then adjust the volume of your audio system. Display and management of the controls are via the portable device.
This source is only available if "Auxiliary input" has been checked in the audio settings.
Connect the portable device (MP3 player…) to the auxiliary Jack socket using an audio cable (not supplied).
Choose the source.
Bluetooth Streaming ®Bluetooth Streaming ®Bluetooth Streaming
Streaming allows you to listen to music from your telephone.
The Bluetooth profile must be activated. First adjust the volume on your portable device (to a high level). Then adjust the volume of your system.
If play does not start automatically, it may be necessary to start the audio playback from the smartphone. Control is from the portable device or by using the system's touch buttons.
Once connected in Streaming mode, the smartphone is considered to be a media source.
To protect the system, do not use a USB hub.

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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 / audiobooks / podcasts), you can also use a classification structured in the form of a library. The default classification used is by artist. 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 ® player. ® player. ®
The audio equipment will only play audio files with ".wav, .wma, .aac, .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 type of file (.mp4, ...) can be played. ".wma" files must be of the standard wma 9 type. The sampling rates supported are 11, 22, 44 and 48 KHz.
It is advisable to restrict file names to 20 characters, without using of special characters (e.g.: " " ? ; ù) to avoid any playing and displaying problems.
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.
Information and advice
Use only USB memory sticks formatted FAT 32 (file allocation table).
The system supports USB Mass Storage devices, BlackBerry ® devices ® devices ®
or Apple ® players via USB ports. The ® players via USB ports. The ®
adaptor cable is not supplied.
Control of the peripheral device is with the audio system controls. Other peripherals, not recognised on connection, must be connected to the auxiliary socket using a Jack cable (not supplied) or via Bluetooth streaming, depending on compatibility. It is recommended that the original USB cable for the portable device is used.
To protect the system, do not use a USB hub.

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As a safety measure and because it requires the sustained attention of the driver, using a smartphone when driving is prohibited. Operation must be with the vehicle stationary . stationary . stationary
The synchronisation of a smartphone allows applications on a smartphone that are adapted to the MirrorLink TM technology to be displayed in the vehicle's screen. The principles and standards are constantly evolving. For the communication process between the smartphone and the system to work correctly, the smartphone must be unlocked; update the operating system of your smar tphone as well as the date and time in the smartphone and the system. For the list of eligible smartphones, connect to the Brand's internet website in your country.
T h e " M i r r o r L i n k TM " function requires a compatible smartphone and
applications.
There may be a wait for the availability of applications, depending on the quality of your network.
When connecting a smartphone to the system, it is recommended that "Bluetooth" ®
be started on the smartphone
Depending on the smartphone, it may be necessary to activate the " MirrorLinkTM " function.
During the procedure, several screen pages relating to certain functions are displayed. Accept to start and end the connection.
Connect the USB cable. The smartphone charges when connected by a USB cable.
Press " MirrorLinkTM" to start the application in the system.
Once connection is established, a page is displayed with the applications already downloaded to your smartphone and adapted to the MirrorLink TM t e c h n o l o g y .
Access to the different audio sources remains accessible in the margin of the MirrorLink TM
display, using touch buttons in the upper bar. Access to the menus for the system is possible at any time using the dedicated buttons
Telephone not connected by Bluetooth ®Bluetooth ®Bluetooth
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From the system, press " Telephone " to display the primary page.
From the system, press " Telephone " to display the primary page.
As a safety measure, applications can only be viewed with the vehicle stationary; display is interrupted once the vehicle is moving.
Press the " PHONE " button to display the secondary page.
Press " MirrorLinkTM " to start the application in the system.

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As a safety measure and because it requires the sustained attention of the driver, using a smartphone when driving is prohibited. Operation must be with the vehicle stationary . stationary . stationary
The synchronisation of a smartphone allows applications on a smartphone that are adapted to the CarPlay ® technology to be displayed ® technology to be displayed ®
in the vehicle's screen, having first activated the CarPlay ® function in the ® function in the ®
smartphone. As the principles and standards are constantly changing, it is recommended that you keep your smar tphone's operating system updated . For the list of eligible smartphones, go to the Brand's internet website in your c o unt r y.
Connect the USB cable. The smartphone charges when connected by a USB cable.
Connect the USB cable. The smartphone charges when connected by a USB cable.
From the system, press Telephoneto display the Carplay ® inter face. ® inter face. ®
Press " CarPlay " to display the CarPlay ® inter face. ® inter face. ®
On connecting the USB cable, the CarPlay ® function deactivates the ® function deactivates the ®
system's Bluetooth ® mode. ® mode. ®
From the system, press Telephoneto display the primary page.
Press the " PHONE " button to go to the secondary page.
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If the smartphone is already connected by Bluetooth ® .
You can go to the CarPlay ®
navigation at any time by pressing the system's Navigation button.

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QUESTIONANSWERSOLUTION
Playback of my USB memory stick starts only after a very long wait (around 2 to 3 minutes).
Some files supplied with the memory stick may greatly slow down access to reading the memory stick (multiplication by 10 of the catalogue time).
Delete the files supplied with the memory stick and limit the number of sub-folders in the file structure on the memory stick.
Some characters in the media information are not displayed correctly while playing.
The audio system does not display some types of characters. Use standard characters to name tracks and folders.
Playing of streaming files does not start. The peripheral device connected does not support automatic play. Start the playback from the device.
The names of tracks and the track length are not displayed on the screen when streaming audio.
The Bluetooth profile does not allow the transfer of this information.

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First steps
Press: On / Off Rotate: adjust volume.
Short press: change audio source (Radio; USB; AUX (if a device is connected); CD; Streaming). Long press: display the Telephonemenu (if a telephone is connected).
Radio: Short press: display the list of radio stations. Long press: update the list. Media: Short press: display the list of folders. Long press: display the sorting options.
Select the screen display mode, between: Date; Audio functions; Trip computer; Telephone.
Adjust audio settings: Front /rear fader; left /right balance; bass/treble; loudness; audio ambience. Activation / Deactivation of automatic volume adjustment (linked to the speed of the vehicle).
Radio: Manual step by step search up / down for radio stations. Select previous / next MP3 track. Media: Select previous / next folder / genre / artist / playlist on the USB device. Scroll in a list.
Abandon the current operation. Go up one level (menu or folder).
Confirm or display contextual menu.
Buttons 1 to 6. Short press: select the preset radio station. Long press: preset a station.
Radio: Automatic step by step search up / down for radio stations. Media: Select previous / next CD, USB, streaming track. Scroll in a list.
Access to main menu.
Activate / Deactivate TA (traffic announcements) Long press: select type of announcement.
Select waveband: FM / DAB / AM.

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Steering mounted controls - Type 1
Radio : Short press: display the list of radio stations. Long press: update the list. Media : Short press: display the list of folders. Long press: display the sorting options.
Decrease volume.
Radio : Select the previous / next preset radio station. Select the previous / next item in a menu or a list. Media: Select of the previous / next track. Select the previous / next item in a menu or a list. Mute / Restore sound by simultaneously pressing the increase and decrease volume buttons.
Other than telephone calls : Short press: change audio source (Radio; USB; AUX (if a device is connected); CD; Streaming), confirm if the " Telephone " menu is open. Long press: open the " Telephone " menu. In the event of a telephone call : Short press: accept the call. Long press: reject the call. During a telephone call: Short press: open the contextual telephone menu. Long press: end the call.
Confirm a selection.
Increase volume.

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Steering mounted controls - Type 2
Decrease volume.
Mute / Restore sound.
Other than telephone call: Short press: change audio source (Radio; USB; AUX (if a device is connected); CD; Streaming), confirm if the " Telephone " menu is open. Long press: open the " Telephone " menu. In the event of a telephone call: Short press: accept the call. Long press: reject the call. During a telephone call: Short press: open the contextual telephone menu. Long press: end the call.
Increase volume.
Access to the main menu.
Start voice recognition of your smartphone via the system.
Radio: Short press: display the list of radio stations. Long press: update the list. Media: Short press: display the list of folders. Long press: display the sorting options.
Radio: Select the previous / next preset radio station. Select the previous / next item in a menu or a list. Media: Select the previous / next track. Select the previous / next item in a
menu or a list.
Press the thumbwheel: confirm.

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Receiving TA messages
Press the TA button to activate or deactivate traffic messages.
The TA (Traffic Announcement) function gives priority to TA alert messages. To operate, this function needs good reception of a radio station transmitting this type of message.
When a traffic report is transmitted, the current audio source (Radio, CD, ...) is interrupted automatically to play the TA message. Normal playback of the audio source resumes at the end of the transmission of the message.
Take care when increasing the volume while listening to TA messages. The volume may prove too high on return to the original audio source.
Select " RadioText (TXT) display " and confirm OK to save.
Select or deselect categories.
With the radio displayed on the screen, press OK to display the contextual menu.
Make a long press on this button to display the list of categories.
Receiving INFO messages
The INFO function gives priority to TA traffic announcements. To be active, this function needs good reception of a radio station that transmits this type of message. When a message is transmitted, the current audio source (Radio, CD, USB, ...) is interrupted automatically to receive the INFO message. Normal play resumes at the end of the message transmission.
Radio text is information transmitted by the radio station related to the current programme or song.
Display RADIO TEXT
Activate or deactivate the reception of the corresponding messages.