CD player FIAT IDEA 2005 1.G Radio CD Manual
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Directory name display
The MP3 directory name shown on the display
corresponds to the name with which the directory is
stored on the CD, followed by an asterisk.
Example of full MP3 directory name:
“BEST OF*”.
Track name display
MP3 track can be named with the following two
procedures:
❒if the track selected has ID3-TAG, MP3 track is
named as follows:
- the first part of the track name corresponds to the
track stored in ID3-TAG, followed by an asterisk;
- the second part of the name identifies the name of
the author stored in ID3-TAG, followed by an
asterisk.
❒If the selected track has no ID3-TAG, the track
name (not named “MP3”) corresponds to the file
name with which the track is stored in the CD,
followed by an asterisk (e.g.: “TITLE1*”).Select next/previous directory
Press button 3 (
N) to select the next directory or
press 6 (
O) to select the previous one. The name of
the new selected directory will be shown on the
display.
Directories are selected in cyclic sequence: after the
last directory the first one is selected and vice versa.
IMPORTANT It is only possible to select directories
containing at least one track.
If no other directory/track is selected in the following
2 seconds, the first track in the new directory will be
played.
If the last track in the currently selected directory is
played, the next directory containing at least one track
will then be played.
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Display information
When a MP3 CD is inserted the display shows “CD”
and the following information which means:
❒“TR05”: shows the number of the track on the MP3
CD;
❒“BEST OF”: shows the name given to the directory
(if the relevant menu function is active);
❒“XXX*XXX”: shows the track name and the artist’s
name (if the relevant menu function is active);
❒“03:42”: shows the time elapsed since the start of
the track (if the relevant menu function is active);
❒“BEST 01”: shows the MP3 CD name
(if the relevant menu function is active);Select track (forward/backward)
Briefly press button 7 (
÷) to play the previous track
and button 5 (
˜) to play the next one. Tracks are
played in sequence: after the last track, the first one of
the current directory will be played and vice versa.
If no other directory/track is selected in the following
2 seconds, the first track in the new directory will be
played.
If playing the track started more than 3 seconds ago,
pressing briefly button 7 (
÷) the track is played
again from the start.In this case if wanting to play the
previous track, press the button twice consecutively.
Fast forward/backward
Keep button 5 (
˜) pressed to move the track
selected forward at high speed and keep button 7
(
÷) pressed to move it quickly backward. Fast
forward/backward is stopped once the button is
released.
If the directory display function, track title and artist’s
name or file name display function was selected in the
menu, this will be replaced for about 2 seconds by
track elapsed time function display function.
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Scan function (scanning MP3 CD tracks)
With this function it is possible to listen to the
beginning of all the tracks contained in the CD.
Keep button 1 (SOURCE-SCAN) pressed until hearing
the “beep” to play the first 10 seconds of every track
on the CD. While playing the display will alternately
show for about 2 seconds, the CD function chosen
(CD time, name or number) and the word “SCAN”. If
the Scan function is on, the Repeat and Mix functions
are turned off.
The scanning sequence is the following:
❒from the track played up to the last of the tracks in
the directory;
❒changing directory and scanning tracks from start to
end (and so on for every directory in the CD until
the function is interrupted).The Scan function is interrupted in the following cases:
❒pressing button 1 (SOURCE-SCAN) again to
continue listening to the track being played;
❒pressing button 3 (
N) or 6 (O) (in MP3 CD mode,
will select previous/next directory);
❒pressing a preset button (from 1 to 6);
❒turning the Mute function on;
❒changing the sound source;
❒pressing button 1 (SOURCE-SCAN),
12 (MENU-PRESET SCAN) or
9 (AUDIO-LOUDNESS);
❒if the TA function is on and the station selected is
broadcasting a traffic bulletin.
The Scan function will stay on until stopped by the
user.
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Repeat function (track repeat)
Press button 11 (4-RPT) to listen repeatedly to the
last track played: for about 2 seconds the display
shows “REPEAT TRACK”.
Press button 11 (4-RPT) again to repeat MP3 tracks in
a directory: for about 2 seconds the display shows
“REPEAT DIRECTORY”.
Press button 11 (4-RPT) again to turn the Repeat
function off: for about 2 seconds the display shows
“REPEAT OFF”.
After repeating a track the display shows for about 2
seconds “REPEAT TRACK” or “REPEAT
DIRECTORY”.
Changing the sound source, the function is turned off.
IMPORTANT When the Repeat function is turned on,
the Scan and Mix functions are turned off.Mix function (random track playing)
To start random playing of tracks on MP3 CD, press
button 10 (5-MIX). A new track will be played and for
about 2 seconds the display will show “MIX
DIRECTORY”.
Press button 10 (5-MIX) again to start random playing
of all directories containing MP3 tracks: for about 2
seconds the display will show “MIX ALL
DIRECTORIES”.
Press button 10 (5-MIX) again to turn the function off:
for about 2 seconds the display will show “MIX OFF”.
When the Mix function is on, all the tracks in the
current CD or any CD in the CD Changer will be
played randomly.
After playing a track the display shows for about 2
seconds “MIX DIRECTORY” or “MIX ALL
DIRECTORIES”.
Changing the sound source, the function is turned off.
IMPORTANT When the Mix function is turned on, the
Scan and Repeat functions are turned off.
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MENU
Functions of button 12 (MENU-PRESET SCAN)
To activate the menu function, briefly press button 12
(MENU-PRESET SCAN). The display shows the word
“MENU”.
To scroll the menu functions use buttons 3 (
N) or 6
(
O). To change the setting of the function selected,
use buttons 7 (
÷) or 5 (˜).
The display will show the current status of the
function selected.
The functions controlled by the menu are the
following:
❒PRESET/USER/CLASSIC/ROCK/JAZZ (turning
on/off and choosing predefined equalizer
adjustments);
❒USER EQ SETTINGS (equalizer setting, only if USER
equalizer setting has been selected);
❒REGIONAL MODE (regional programmes);
❒CD DISPLAY (CD data display);
❒MP3 DISPLAY (MP3 CD data display);
❒CDC DISPLAY (CD Changer data display, if
installed); MP3 Info function (directory data info)
Press briefly button 8 (6-MP3
|) to display the name
of the current directory: the display will show the
name of the currently selected directory for about
5 seconds. Then the previously selected CD mode
will be displayed again.
If button 8 (6-MP3
|) is pressed again during
directory name displaying, the name of the MP3
track being played will be displayed twice for about
5 seconds. Then the previously selected CD mode
will be displayed again.
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❒SENSITIVITY (tuning sensitivity);
❒SVC SETTING (automatic volume control in
relation to speed);
❒CD NAMING FUNCTION (allocation of CD
names, only with CD or CD Changer selected);
❒PHONE SETTINGS (Telephone volume, if installed);
❒HICUT FUNCTION (Treble reduction);
❒IGNITION TIMER (System power off mode);
To exit the menu function, press button 12 (MENU-
PRESET SCAN) again.
PRESET /USER / CLASSIC / ROCK / JAZZ
function (equalizer on/off)
The integrated equalizer can be turned on or off. With
the equalizer off, it is possible to change the sound
settings only adjusting the bass (“BASS”) and treble
tones (“TREBLE”), while activating the function makes
it possible to adjust the sound curves.
To turn the equalizer off, select “PRESET” with button
7 (
÷) or 5 (˜).To turn the equalizer on,select one of the following
with button 7 (
÷) or 5 (˜):
❒“USER” (adjustment of the 7 equalizer bands that
can be changed by the user);
❒“CLASSIC” (predefined equalizer adjustment for
best playing of classic music);
❒“ROCK” (predefined equalizer adjustment for best
playing of rock and pop);
❒“JAZZ” (predefined equalizer adjustment for best
playing of jazz).
After selecting the last adjustment set in the Menu
using buttons 3 (
N) or 6 (O), use button 7 (÷) or
5 (
˜) to change it.
When one of the equalizer settings is on, the display
shows “EQ”.
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USER EQ SETTINGS function
(equalizer settings only if USER is selected)
To set a personal equalizer adjustment,use button 7
(
÷) or 5 (˜) to select “USER EQ SETTINGS”.
To change the equalizer settings,use button 7 (
÷)
or 5 (
˜). The display shows a graph with 7 bars,
where each bar represents a frequency for the left or
right channel. Choose the bar to be adjusted using
button 7 (
÷) or 5 (˜); the bar chosen starts to
flash and it is possible to adjust it using button 3 (
N)
or 6 (
O).
To store the new settings,press button 12 (MENU-
PRESET SCAN) again. The display still shows “USER
EQ SETTINGS”.
REGIONAL MODE function
(regional broadcast reception)
Certain national broadcasters,at determinate times of
the day, transmit regional programmes which differ
from region to region. This function makes it possible
to tune in only on local stations (regional). Therefore,
if a regional programme is heard and you wish to stay
tuned to it, the function must be activated.
To turn the function on/off use button
7 (
÷) or 5 (˜).The display will show the current status of the
function:
❒“REGIONAL MODE: ON” (function on);
❒“REGIONAL MODE: OFF” (function off).
If the function is off and a regional programme is tuned
that works in a determinate area and the car enters a
different area, the regional station of the new area is
received.
IMPORTANT When the function is off (“REGIONAL
MODE: OFF”)and the AF function is on (alternative
frequencies) the radio automatically tunes to the
frequency of the station selected with the strongest
signal.
CD DISPLAY function (CD data display)
With this function it is possible to choose the
information shown on the display, when listening to a
Compact Disc.
After choosing “CD” in the menu using buttons 3 (
N)
or 6 (
O) the display shows “CD DISPLAY”. To change
the setting use buttons 7 (
÷) or 5 (˜).
The display shows the setting among the two possible:
❒“TIME” (time elapsed from start of track);
❒“NAME” (CD name).
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MP3 DISPLAY function (MP3 CD data display)
With this function it is possible to choose the
information shown on the display, when listening to a
MP3 CD.
This function can be chosen only if a MP3 CD is
inserted.In this case the display will show “MP3
DISPLAY”. To change the function use buttons 7
(
÷) or 5 (˜).
The display shows the setting among the four possible:
❒“DIR” (directory name);
❒“TRACK” (track name).
❒“TIME” (time elapsed from start of track);
❒“NAME” (CD name).
CDC DISPLAY function
(CD Changer data display) (if installed)
This function can be chosen only if a CD Changer is
connected.In this case the display will show “CDC
DISPLAY”.
To change the function use buttons 7 (
÷) or 5
(
˜).
The display shows the setting among the three
possible:
❒“TIME” (time elapsed from start of track);
❒“CD NR” (CD number);
❒“NAME” (CD name).SENSITIVITY function
(tuner sensitivity adjustment)
With this function it is possible to change the
sensitivity of automatic station searching. When low
sensitivity is set “SENSITIVITY: LOCAL” only stations
with excellent reception are sought;when high
sensitivity is set “SENSITIVITY: DISTANCE” all
stations are sought. Therefore, if the car is in an area
with a considerable number of stations and you want
to choose only those with a strong signal, set to low
sensitivity “SENSITIVITY: LOCAL”.
To set the sensitivity, use button 7 (
÷) or 5 (˜).
The display will show the current status of the
function:
❒“SENSITIVITY: LOCAL” (low sensitivity);
❒“SENSITIVITY: DISTANCE” (high sensitivity).
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SVC SETTING function
(volume changing with speed)
The SVC function makes it possible to automatically
adapt the volume level to the speed of the car,
increasing it as the speed increases to maintain the
ratio with the noise level in the passenger
compartment.
To turn the function on/off use button 7 (
÷) or 5
(
˜). The display will show the current status of the
function:
❒“SVC SETTING: ON” (function on);
❒“SVC SETTING: OFF” (function off).
CD NAMING function
(allocating a name to a CD)
Use the CD NAME function to give a name (max.
name length = 8 characters) to max. 30 CDs.
This function can be selected only if in Compact Disc
or CD Changer mode. To turn this function on, use
button 7 (
÷) or 5 (˜): the display shows “CD
NAMING FUNCTION”. If the CD already has a name,
this will be shown on the display, if not, eight dashes
will be shown. If storage is no longer available for a
new name, the display will show the first name stored.To change the name or give a name to the new CD
press button 7 (
÷) or 5 (˜). Press the buttons
again to choose the position of the character to be
changed. Press buttons 3 (
N) or 6 (O) to choose or
change the character.
To store the name, press button 12 (MENU-PRESET
SCAN) again. The display will show “CD NAME”.
To clear a name, turn the function on and press
button 16 (2-CLR) for about 5 seconds. The system
beeps and the display shows “ONE NAME DELETED”
for about 2 seconds. At this point the procedure can
be started to give a new name.
To clear all the names, turn the function on and keep
button 16 (2-CLR) pressed for over 8 seconds. The
set gives two beeps and the display shows “ALL
NAMES DELETED” for about 2 seconds. At this point
it is possible to start the name allocation procedure.
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PHONE SETTINGS function
(telephone volume adjustment)
With this function it is possible to adjust (setting from
1 to 66) or cut off (OFF setting) the telephone sound.
To turn the function on/off use button 7 (
÷) or 5
(
˜).
To adjust, turn the button/knob 19 (ON/OFF
VOLUME).
The display will show the current status of the
function:
❒“PHONE FUNCTION”: function on
❒“PHONE VOLUME 23”: function on with volume
setting 23
❒“OFF”: function off.
HICUT function (treble reduction)
Using this function it is possible to reduce the treble
tones, in accordance with the signal transmitted.
To turn the function on/off, use button
7 (
÷) or 5 (˜).
The display will show the current status of the
function:
❒“HICUT FUNCTION: ON” (function on);
❒“HICUT FUNCTION: OFF” (function off).IGNITION TIMER function
(system power off mode)
This function enables to switch off the sound system
according to two different modes. To turn this
function on/off, use buttons 7 (
÷) or 5 (˜).
The display will show the chosen mode:
❒“00 MIN”: deactivation dependent on ignition key.
Sound system will switch off automatically when
turning the ignition key to STOP;
❒“20 MIN”: deactivation independent of ignition key.
After having turned the ignition key to STOP, the
sound system will stay on for 20 minutes max.
IMPORTANT When the sound system is switched off
automatically after turning the ignition key to STOP
(for both immediate or 20-minute delayed power off),
it will switch on automatically turning the ignition key
to MAR. If the sound system has been switched off
pressing the knob/button 19 (ON/OFF VOLUME),
when turning the key to MAR it will stay off.