radio DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2017 5.G Workshop Manual

•Connecting an iPod or consumer electronic audio device
to the AUX port located in the radio faceplate, plays
media, but does not use the iPod / MP3 control feature
to control the connected device.
Connecting The iPod Or External USB Device
Use the connection cable to connect an iPod or external
USB device to the vehicle’s USB connector port which is
located in the glove compartment. NOTE:
The glove compartment will have a position where
the iPod or consumer electronic audio device cable can be
routed through without damaging the cable when closing
the lid. This allows routing of the cable without damaging
it while closing the lid. If a cut out is not available in the
glove compartment, route the cable away from the lid latch
and in a place that will allow the lid to close without
damaging the cable.
Once the audio device is connected and synchronized to
the vehicle’s iPod/USB/MP3 control system (iPod or ex-
ternal USB device may take a few minutes to connect), the
audio device starts charging and is ready for use by
pushing radio switches, as described below.
NOTE: If the audio device battery is completely dis-
charged, it may not communicate with the iPod/USB/MP3
control system until a minimum charge is attained. Leav-
ing the audio device connected to the iPod/USB/MP3
control system may charge it to the required level.
Using This Feature
By using an external USB device to connect to the USB port:
• The audio device can be played on the vehicle’s sound
system, providing metadata (artist, track title, album,
etc.) information on the radio display.USB Port
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•The audio device can be controlled using the radio
buttons to Play, Browse, and List the iPod contents.
• The audio device battery charges when plugged into the
USB connector (if supported by the specific audio de-
vice).
Controlling The iPod Or External USB Device
Using Radio Buttons
To enter the iPod/USB/MP3 control mode and access a
connected audio device, either push the “AUX” button on
the radio faceplate or push the VR button and say USBor
Switch to USB. Once in the iPod/USB/MP3 control
mode, audio tracks (if available from audio device) start
playing over the vehicle’s audio system.
Play Mode
When switched to iPod/USB/MP3 control mode, the iPod
or external USB device automatically starts Play mode. In
Play mode, the following buttons on the radio faceplate
may be used to control the iPod or external USB device and
display data:
• Use the TUNEcontrol knob to select the next or previ-
ous track. •
Turning it clockwise (forward) by one click, while play-
ing a track, skips to the next track or push the VR button
and say Next Track.
• Turning it counterclockwise (backward) by one click,
will jump to the previous track in the list or push the VR
button and say Previous Track.
• Jump backward in the current track by pushing and
holding the << RWbutton. Holding the << RWbutton
long enough will jump to the beginning of the current
track.
• Jump forward in the current track by pushing and
holding the FF>> button.
• A single push backward << RWor forward FF>> will
jump backward or forward respectively, for five seconds.
• Use the << SEEKandSEEK >> buttons to jump to the
previous or next track. Pushing the SEEK>> button
during play mode will jump to the next track in the list,
or push the VR button and say Next or Previous Track.
• While a track is playing, push the INFObutton to see the
associated metadata (artist, track title, album, etc.) for
that track. Pushing the INFObutton again jumps to the
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next screen of data for that track. Once all screens have
been viewed, the lastINFObutton push will go back to
the play mode screen on the radio.
• Pushing the REPEATbutton will change the audio
device mode to repeat the current playing track or push
the VR button and say Repeat ONorRepeat Off.
• Push the SCANbutton to use iPod/USB/MP3 device
scan mode, which will play the first ten seconds of each
track in the current list and then forward to the next
song. To stop SCAN mode and start playing the desired
track, when it is playing the track, push the SCAN
button again. During Scan mode, pushing the << SEEK
and SEEK >> buttons will select the previous and next
tracks.
• RND button (available on sales code RES radio only):
Pushing this button toggles between Shuffle ON and
Shuffle OFF modes for the iPod or external USB device,
or push the VR button and say Shuffle ONorShuffle
Off. If the RNDicon is showing on the radio display,
then the shuffle mode is ON.List Or Browse Mode
During Play mode, pushing any of the buttons described
below, will bring up List mode. List mode enables scrolling
through the list of menus and tracks on the audio device.
TUNE control knob: The TUNEcontrol knob functions in
a similar manner as the scroll wheel on the audio device or
external USB device.
• Turning it clockwise (forward) and counterclockwise
(backward) scrolls through the lists, displaying the track
detail on the radio display. Once the track to be played
is highlighted on the radio display, push the TUNE
control knob to select and start playing the track. Turn-
ing the TUNEcontrol knob fast will scroll through the
list faster. During fast scroll, a slight delay in updating
the information on the radio display may be noticeable.
During all List modes, the iPod displays all lists in “wrap-
around” mode. So if the track is at the bottom of the list,
just turn the wheel backward (counterclockwise) to get to
the track faster.
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In List mode, the radioPRESETbuttons are used as
shortcuts to the following lists on the iPod or external USB
device:
• Preset 1 – Playlists
• Preset 2 – Artists
• Preset 3 – Albums
• Preset 4 – Genres
• Preset 5 – Audiobooks
• Preset 6 – Podcasts
Pushing a PRESET button will display the current list on
the top line and the first item in that list on the second line.
To exit List mode without selecting a track, push the same
PRESET button again to go back to Play mode.
LIST button: The LISTbutton will display the top level
menu of the iPod or external USB device.
• Turn the TUNEcontrol knob to list the top-menu item to
be selected and push the TUNEcontrol knob. This will
display the next sub-menu list item on the audio device,
then follow the same steps to go to the desired track in
that list. Not all iPod or external USB device sub-menu
levels are available on this system. MUSIC TYPE
button: TheMUSIC TYPE button is another
shortcut button to the genre listing on your audio device.
WARNING!
Do not plug in or remove the iPod or external USB
device while driving. Failure to follow this warning
could result in an accident.
CAUTION!
• Leaving the iPod or external USB device (or any
supported device) anywhere in the vehicle in ex-
treme heat or cold can alter the operation or damage
the device. Follow the device manufacturer ’s guide-
lines.
• Placing items on the iPod or external USB device, or
connections to the iPod or external USB device in the
vehicle, can cause damage to the device and/or to the
connectors.
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Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)
Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the
Uconnect phone system.
Refer to the Uconnect Owner ’s Manual Supplement for
further information on Bluetooth connectivity.
Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons
To enter BTSA mode, push either “AUX” button on the
radio or push the VR
button and say “Bluetooth
Streaming Audio.”
Play Mode
When switched to BTSA mode, some audio devices can
start playing music over the vehicle’s audio system, but
some devices require the music to be initiated on the device
first, then it will get streamed to the Uconnect phone
system. Seven devices can be paired to the Uconnect phone
system, but just one can be selected and played.
Selecting A Different Audio Device
1. Push the Phonebutton to begin.
2. After the Readyprompt and following the beep, say
Setup, then say Select Audio Devices. 3. Say the name of the audio device or ask the Uconnect
phone system to list the audio devices.
Next Track
Use the SEEK UP button, or push the VRbutton on the
radio and say “Next Track,” to jump to the next music
track on your cellular phone.
Previous Track
Use the SEEK DOWN button, or push the VRbutton on
the radio and say “Previous Track,” to jump to the
previous music track on your cellular phone.
Browse
Browsing is not available on a Bluetooth Streaming Audio
(BTSA) device. Only the current song that is playing will
display info.
UCONNECT MULTIMEDIA — VIDEO
ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES) — IF EQUIPPED
Your rear seat Video Entertainment System (VES) is de-
signed to give your family years of enjoyment. You can
play your favorite CDs or DVDs, listen to audio over the
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wireless headphones, or plug and play a variety of stan-
dard video games or audio devices. Please review this
Owner’s Manual to become familiar with its features and
operation.
NOTE:The screen is located in the 2nd row overhead
console..
Getting Started
• Screen located in the overhead console: Unfold the
overhead LCD screen(s) by pushing the button on the
overhead console behind the screen(s).
• Cycle the ignition to the ON or ACC position.
• Turn on the Player by pushing the Power button, located
on the far left, or by pushing the button on the Remote
Control.
• When the video screen is open and a DVD is inserted
into the VES player, the screen turns on automatically,
the headphone transmitters turn on and playback be-
gins.
• The system can be controlled by the front seat occupants
using either the touchscreen radio, the DVD, or by the
rear seat occupants using the remote control.
Play Video Games
Connect the video game console to the Auxiliary RCA
input jacks or HDMI port, located on the left side behind
the second row seat.
RCA/HDMI/USB Inputs
1 — HDMI Port 4 — USB Ports (Charge Only)
2 — Audio/Video In 5 — Power Inverter
3 — Power Outlet
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When connecting an external source to the AUX input, be
sure to follow the standard color coding for the VES jacks:
NOTE:Certain high-end video game console will exceed
the power limit of the vehicle’s Power Inverter. Refer to the
Power Inverter section in your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual
for more information.
Using The Remote Control
1. Push the MODE button on the Remote Control.
2. While looking at the video screen, highlight VES AUX 1, by either pushing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons or by
repeatedly pushing the MODE button, then push EN-
TER on the Remote Control.
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
1. Push the MENU button on the radio faceplate.
2. Press the Rear VES button on the touchscreen to displaythe Rear VES Controls. If a channel list is displayed,
press the HIDE LIST button on the touchscreen to
display the Rear VES Controls screen.
Select VES AUX1 Mode On The VES Screen
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3. Press the 1 button on the touchscreen and then presseither AUX 1 or AUX 2 in the VES column (depending
which AUX input is used). To exit press the back arrow
button at the top of the touchscreen.
Play A DVD Using The Touchscreen Radio
NOTE: Headunit DVD player does not play Blu-ray Discs.
1. Push the OPEN/CLOSE or LOAD button on the radio faceplate (Touchscreen). 2. Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The radio
automatically selects the appropriate mode after the disc
is recognized and displays the menu screen or starts
playing the first track.
Using The Remote Control
1. Push the SOURCE button on the Remote Control.
2. Highlight DISC by either pushing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons or by repeatedly pushing the SOURCE
button, then push ENTER/OK.
NOTE: The VES will retain the last setting when turned off.
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
1. Push the MENU button on the radio faceplate.
2. Press the Rear VES button on the touchscreen to display
the Rear VES Controls. If a channel list is displayed,
press the HIDE LIST button on the touchscreen to
display the Rear VES Controls screen.
Rear VES Button On The Touchscreen
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3. Press the DISC button on the touchscreen in the MEDIAcolumn. To exit press the back arrow button at the top
left of the screen.
NOTE:
• To view a DVD on the radio push the RADIO/MEDIA
button on the radio faceplate, then press the DISC tab
button on the touchscreen and then the VIEW VIDEO
button on the touchscreen.
• Viewing a DVD on the Touchscreen radio screen is not
available in all states/provinces. If available, the vehicle
must be stopped and the gear selector must be in the PARK position for vehicles with an automatic transmis-
sion. In vehicles with a manual transmission the parking
brake must be engaged.
• Pressing the screen on a Touchscreen radio while a DVD
is playing brings up basic remote control functions for
DVD play such as scene selection, Play, Pause, FF, RW,
and Stop. Pressing the X in the upper corner will turn off
the remote control screen functions.
Play A DVD Using The VES Player — If Equipped
Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The VES player
automatically selects the appropriate mode after the disc is
recognized and starts playing the DVD.
NOTE: The VES player has basic DVD control function
such as Menu, Play, Pause, FF, RW and Stop.
Using The Remote Control
1. Push the SOURCE button on the Remote Control.
2. Highlight VES DISC by either pushing Up/Down/Left/ Right buttons or by repeatedly pushing the SOURCE
button, then push ENTER/OK on the Remote Control.
NOTE: The VES will retain the last setting when turned off.
Rear VES Button On The Touchscreen
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Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
1. Push the MENU button on the radio faceplate.
2. Press the Rear VES button on the touchscreen to displaythe Rear VES Controls. If a channel list is displayed,
press the HIDE LIST button on the touchscreen to
display the Rear VES Controls screen.
3. Press the DISC button on the touchscreen in the VES column. To exit press the back arrow button on the
touchscreen at the top left of the screen. NOTE:
•
To view a DVD on the radio push the RADIO/MEDIA
button on the radio faceplate, then press the DISC tab
button on the touchscreen and then the VIEW VIDEO
button on the touchscreen.
• Viewing a DVD on the Touchscreen radio screen is not
available in all states/provinces. If available, the vehicle
must be stopped and the gear selector must be in the
PARK position for vehicles with an automatic transmis-
sion. In vehicles with a manual transmission the parking
brake must be engaged.
Rear VES Button On The Touchscreen
Select Channel/Screen 1 And DISC In The VES Column
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