FIAT PANDA 2007 169 / 2.G Radio CD Tape Manual
Manufacturer: FIAT, Model Year: 2007, Model line: PANDA, Model: FIAT PANDA 2007 169 / 2.GPages: 122, PDF Size: 0.8 MB
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Fader
Function with which it is possible to suitably adjust the
sound from the front or rear speakers.
Hicut (treble reduction)
Function with which it is possible to reduce the treble
tones, in accordance with the signal transmitted.
Loudness
Function that emphasises the bass and treble tones
when listening at low level. It is cut off with the
volume set to maximum (level 66).
Mix
This function is used to randomly select a Compact
Disc among those present in the CD Changer and all
the tracks on this Compact Disc are played in random
sequence.
Mute
This function enables to mute the active source. This
function is activated automatically, if a cell phone is
connected to the radio, when a phone call is being
received.Presettings
Number of radio stations that can be stored manually
or automatically.
PTY (Program Type)
This function allows the presetting of a category of
programmes such as for instance, news bulletins,
music, sport, etc.
RDS (Radio Data System)
This is an additional radio information system which
uses the 57 kHz subcarrier of normal FM broadcasts.
With this function it is possible to receive different
types of information such as station names, alternative
frequencies, automatic tuning to traffic bulletins or
special programmes selected through the PTY
function.
REG (Regional transmission reception function)
Function with which it is possible to tune only to local
(regional) stations).
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Repeat (Repetition of the track)
Function with which it is possible to listen
continuously to the last track played on the Compact
Disc.
Scan
Function with which it is possible to listen, for approx.
10 seconds, to all the radio stations stored, or the
beginning of all the tracks contained on a Compact
Disc.
Scrolling
Function with which it is possible to receive different
programmes in the same network (in the FM band
only).
PLL tuning
Digital tuning with Phase Lock Loop circuit to obtain
the best radio channel tuning.
Soft Mute
Function that gradually highers and lowers the volume
when Mute is turned on or off.Sound Flavour
A function that sets the best equalizing possible
depending on the type of music selected (Classic, Jazz,
Rock, etc.).
SVC
Function that automatically adjusts the level of the
volume to the speed of the car to maintain the ratio
with the noise level in the passenger compartment.
TA (Traffic information)
Function with which it is possible to receive the traffic
information broadcast by the stations enabled, also
when tuned to another station or listening to a CD.
TPM (Track Program Memory)
Function with which it is possible to store the
sequence for playing the tracks of a CD, to be able to
play them later in the sequence set.
Treble (Treble tones)
This adjusts the treble tones.
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OPERATION
CONTROLS ON STEERING WHEEL (where
provided)
The main radio function controls are repeated on the
steering wheel, to allow easier control.
(1) Mute function button;
(2) Volume increase button;
(3) Volume decrease button;
(4) Radio frequency range select button (FM1, FM2,
FMT, MW, LW) and available listening sources
(Radio - Compact Disc - CD Changer).(5) Multifunction button:
❒Radio: call preset stations
(from 1 to 6);
❒Compact Disc player: search next track;
❒CD Changer: select next track.
(6) Multifunction button:
❒Radio: call preset stations
(from 6 to 1);
❒Compact Disc player: search previous track;
❒CD Changer: select previous track.
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Volume adjustment/Mute function buttons
The buttons for volume adjustment (2) and (3) and for
turning Mute on/off (1) work in the same way as the
corresponding buttons on the radio.
Radio frequency and sound source select
button
To cyclically select the radio frequencies and sound
sources, briefly and repeatedly press button (4).
The frequencies/sources available are: FM1, FM2, FMT,
MW, LW, CD (*), CDC (**).
(*) Only if the CD is inserted.
(**) Only if the CD Changer is connected.
Multifunction buttons (5) and (6)
The multifunction buttons (5) and (6) call the preset
radio stations or select the next/previous track when
listening to a Compact Disc.
Press button (5) to choose stations from 1 to 6 or to
listen to the next track on the CD.
Press button (6) to choose stations from 6 to 1 or to
listen to the previous track on the CD.
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Selecting Radio/Compact Disc/CD Changer
Pressing briefly and repeatedly button
1 (SOURCE-SCAN) it is possible to select the
following functions in sequence:
❒TUNER (Radio);
❒CD (Compact Disc) (only if the Compact Disc is
inserted);
❒CHANGER (CD Changer) (only if the CD Changer
is connected).
After each change of the listening source, the display
shows the function selected: TUNER, CD or
CHANGER for about 2.5 seconds. The set will then
start playing. FUNCTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS
Switching on
The set is switched on pressing the button/knob 18
(VOLUME ON/OFF).
If the radio is turned on with the ignition key at STOP,
it will turn off automatically after about 20 minutes. It
is however possible to turn the radio on again for
other 20 minutes by pressing the button/knob 18
(VOLUME ON/OFF).
The radio will keep the same previous settings, except
for the volume level which, if set to over 20, will
anyway be brought to 20.
Turning the radio off
Keep button/knob 18 (VOLUME ON/OFF) pressed.
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The functions that cannot be selected (e.g.: “CD”
when the compact disc is not inserted) are
automatically disabled. If CD is not inserted or the CD
Changer is not connected, pressing button 1
(SOURCE-SCAN) the display shows the message “NO
SOURCE AVAILABLE” for about 2.5 seconds; then
the radio will set automatically to “TUNER” (Radio).
Pause function
If while listening to a Compact Disc another function is
selected (e.g.: the radio), playing is stopped and when
the Compact Disc mode is resumed, it starts again
from the point in which it was stopped.
If while listening to the radio another function is
selected, when the Radio mode is resumed, it is tuned
to the last station selected.Volume adjustment
Volume level can be adjusted from min. (“VOLUME
0”) to max. (“VOLUME 66”).
Adjust volume through button/knob 18 (VOLUME
ON/OFF).
Turn the knob rightwards to increase volume and
leftwards to decrease it. Set volume is displayed for
about 4 seconds (e.g.: “VOLUME 23”).
If the volume level is changed during the broadcast of a
traffic bulletin or during use of the phone (if the voice
feature is installed), the new setting is maintained only
until the end of the bulletin or phone call.
Volume can be also adjusted during manual/automatic
tuning, AutoSTore, radio station scan or CD Changer
mode.
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SVC 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 activate the SVC function briefly press button 11
(MENU-PRESET SCAN), then use buttons 6 (
N) or
(
O) to scroll the menu stopping on the SVC function
and buttons 5 (
÷) or (˜) to switch the function
on or off selecting respectively “SVC SETTING ON”
or “SVC SETTING OFF”.
This function can be turned on or off in all the
operating modes of the device (Radio/Compact
Disc/CD Changer).
After about 4 seconds from the last adjustment the
display returns to the main radio screen.Mute function
(turning off the volume completely)
To switch on the Mute function, briefly press the
button/knob 18 (VOLUME ON/OFF). Volume will
gradually lower (Soft Mute function) and the display
will show the word “MUTE”.
To switch off the Mute function, briefly press the
button/knob 18 (VOLUME ON/OFF). Volume will
gradually become louder (Soft Mute function)
returning to the value set before switching on the
Mute function.
With the Mute function on:
❒all the other functions can be used;
❒turning the button/knob 18 (VOLUME ON/OFF)
the volume can be directly adjusted;
❒if an emergency alarm or a traffic bulletin arrives
with the TA function on, the message ignores the
Mute function;
❒an incoming call ignores the Mute function. The
Mute function will be resumed at the end of the call;
❒if with TA function on, the radio does not broadcast
traffic info, a warning beep will sound.
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Soft Mute function
When the Mute function is turned on or off, the
volume lowers or increases gradually (Soft Mute
function). The Soft Mute function is also activated
when one of the six preselection buttons, the 12
button (BAND-AUTOSTORE) or the 18 button
(ON/OFF VOLUME) is pressed.
Tone adjustment (bass/treble)
Proceed as follows:
❒briefly and repeatedly press the 8 (AUDIO-
LOUDNESS) button until the display shows “BASS”
or “TREBLE”;
❒press 6 (
N) or (O) to increase/decrease the basses
or trebles.
Pressing the buttons briefly the change is gradual by
steps. Pressing longer, changing is faster.
The bass/treble levels (–6 to +6) will appear on the
display for approximately 4 seconds.
After about 4 seconds from the last adjustment the
display returns to the main radio screen.Balance adjustment
Proceed as follows:
❒briefly and repeatedly press the 8 (AUDIO-
LOUDNESS) button until the display shows
“BALANCE” (select Balance function);
❒press button 6 (
N) to increase the sound from the
right speakers or button 6 (
O) to increase the
sound from the left speakers.
Pressing the buttons briefly the change is gradual by
steps. Pressing longer, changing is faster. For few
seconds the display shows the levels of balancing from
RIGHT+9 to LEFT+9 (RIGHT =right speakers, LEFT
= left speakers).
Fader adjustment
Proceed as follows:
❒briefly and repeatedly press the 8 (AUDIO-
LOUDNESS) button until the display shows
“FADER” (select Fader function);
❒press button 6 (
N) to increase the sound from the
rear speakers or button 6 (
O) to increase the
sound from the front speakers.
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Pressing the buttons briefly the change is gradual by
steps. Pressing longer, changing is faster. For few
seconds the display shows the levels of fader from
REAR+9 to FRONT+9 (REAR = rear speakers,
FRONT = front speakers).
Select “CENTER” to set at the same value the front
and rear outputs.
NOTE Audio adjustments (Bass, Treble, Fader,
Balance) will deactivate in the following cases (after
having performed the required adjustments, values will
be stored):
❒after about 4 seconds from last adjustment;
❒pressing button 8 (AUDIO LOUDNESS) again;
❒adjusting or deactivating a function requiring info
display;
❒activating a new function (e.g.: TA, Tel Mute or
inserting a CD).
IMPORTANT On versions not fitted with rear
speakers, the Fader function shall be set to “F” (front)
to avoid sound system output power reduction and
volume muting if Fader is set to = R+9.Loudness function
The Loudness function improves the sound volume
when listening at low level, increasing the basses and
trebles. It is cut off when the volume is set to
maximum.
To switch the function on/off, keep button 8 (AUDIO-
LOUDNESS) pressed until hearing the “beep”. The
function condition (on or off) is shown on the display
for few seconds by “LOUDNESS ON” or
“LOUDNESS OFF”.
TELEPHONE PROVISION
(where provided)
If the vehicle is equipped with a free-hands kit, the car
radio volume control is connected, when a telephone
call is received, to the telephone input, thus preventing
listening to the tuned station or the CD. The
telephone sound is always received to a set volume;
yet, it can be adjusted during conversation, by means
of button/knob 18 (VOLUME ON/OFF).
The fixed telephone volume can be adjusted through
the “PHONE” function of the menu (see paragraph
“MENU”).
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The only buttons active during phone calls are:
❒18 (VOLUME ON/OFF): radio
on/off and volume adjustment;
❒14 (AF-TA): traffic information.
While the sound is off for a phone call, the display
shows the word “PHONE”.
During a telephone call, all functions, except for
AutoSTore and Search (operating mode selection) are
disabled.
The sound of the phone call will be interrupted in the
case of transmission of a traffic bulletin or a PTY31
announcement; if wishing to interrupt the bulletin
press button 14 (AF-TA).
With sound system on and engine off (ignition key to
STOP), the sound system will not turn off during a
phone call but it will turn off automatically at the end
of the conversation.RADIO (Tuner)
When the set is turned on the last function selected
before turning off is played (Radio, Compact Disc or
CD Changer).
To select the Radio source while listening to a
Compact Disc, press briefly and repeatedly button 1
(SOURCE-SCAN) until this function is selected.
When Tuner is on, the display will show the selected
station name (RDS stations only) or frequency, the
frequency band (e.g.: FM1) and the preselection button
number (e.g.: P1 = station stored on button 1).
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