KIA NIRO PHEV 2020 Quick Start Guide Base Audio

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QWhat should I do if I want to switch
the call to my mobile phone while
on a call via the system?
APress and hold the Call/Answer
button on the steering wheel or
press Use Private on the screen
to switch the call to your mobile
phone.
QHow do I access the contacts in my
mobile phone from the system?
AWhen connecting your mobile
phone to your system, permit the
system to access the contacts saved
in the mobile phone. The contacts
will be downloaded to the system.
To open the downloaded contacts
list, press the Call/Answer button
on the steering wheel and press
on the phone screen. You can
search for a contact to make a call
or add it to favorites.
> See ″Making
a call via Bluetooth .″
QI changed my mobile phone that
was registered to the system via
Bluetooth. How can I register my
new mobile phone?
AYou can register additional devices
to your system by following the
instructions to pair a device. Up to
six devices can be added to your
system's Bluetooth devices list.
To delete a registered device, on
the Bluetooth devices list, press
Delete Devices, select the devices
to delete, and press Delete.
> See
″ Connecting Bluetooth devices .″
QHow do I answer a call?
AWhen a call comes in and a
notification pop-up window
appears, press the Call/Answer
button on the steering wheel or
press Accept on the screen.
To reject the call, press the Call end
button on the steering wheel or
press Reject on the screen.

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Radio/media
QWhat kinds of media and radio
functions does my system have?
AYour system is enabled to play
various radio services and audio
through various types of media
(USB, etc.). For more information,
see the corresponding chapters.
QI want to move to the previous or
next song without controlling the
screen while driving.
AUse the Search lever/button on
the steering wheel to move to the
previous or next song.
Broadcast reception
QNo sound is heard or a distorted
noise is heard when listening to the
radio while driving.
ADepending on the location, the
reception may deteriorate due to
obstacles.
Attaching a window film including
metal components to the rear
window equipped with a glass
antenna may lower radio reception.
QWhat is the range of my wireless
connection?
AA wireless connection can be used
within about 10 m (about 33 ft). The
maximum Bluetooth range may be
affected by the usage environment,
such as the vehicle type, the system
platform, or the connected mobile
phone.
QHow many mobile devices can be
paired?
AUp to six devices can be paired with
your system.
QWhy is call quality sometimes poor?
ACheck your mobile phone′s
reception sensitivity when call
quality deteriorates. The call quality
may deteriorate when the signal
strength is low.
Call quality may also become poor
if metal objects, such as beverage
cans, are placed near the mobile
phone. Check to see if any metal
objects are near the mobile phone.
The call sound and quality may
differ depending on the type of
mobile phone.

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How to self-check a system
fault
QMy system does not operate
normally. What should I do?
ACheck your system by referring
to the solutions explained in the
troubleshooting sections.
> See
″ Troubleshooting.″
If the system still does not operate
normally after following the
relevant instructions, press and
hold the Reset button.
If the problem persists, contact
your place of purchase or dealer.

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Product specifications
Media player
[USB mode
# Music
Item Specifications
Audio file
specification MPEG-1/2 Layer3, OGG (Vorbis), FLAC, WMA (Standard/
Professional), WAV
Bit rates/Sampling
frequency MP3
8 to 320 kbps (CBR/VBR), to 48 kHz (ID3 tag version:
Ver. 1.0, Ver. 1.1, Ver. 2.2, Ver. 2.3, Ver. 2.4)
OGG Q1 to Q10, to 48 kHz
FLAC 8/16/24 bit, to 48 kHz
WMA
 Standard (0x161): to L3 Profile, to 385 kbps, to 48 kHz
Professional (0x162): to M0b, to 192 kbps, to 48 kHz
WAV 8/16 bit, to 48 kHz
Detailed
specifications
 Maximum number of directory layers: 20
Maximum length of folder/file names: 255 byte
Supported characters for folder/file names: Alphanumeric
characters, Korean standard character set 2,350 characters,
Simplified Chinese 4,888 characters
Maximum number of folders: 2,000 (including ROOT)
Maximum number of files: 8,000

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\333Note
You cannot play the following types of files:
- Modified files (files whose file format has changed)
-Variant files (for example, MP3 files encoded with WMA audio codec)
Sound quality of music files using a bit rate in more than 192 kbps is not guaranteed.
For files that do not use a fixed bit rate, some functions may not work or the playback time
may be incorrect.
If an error occurs when you play a file or the file is not in supported format, c\
hange the file
format by using the latest encoding software.
# USB storage devices
Item Specifications
Byte/Sector 64 kbyte or less
Format system FAT16/32 (recommended), exFAT, NTFS
\333Note
Operation is guaranteed only for a metal cover type USB storage device with a plug type
connector.
- USB storage devices with a plastic plug may not be recognized.
-USB storage devices in memory card types, such as CF card or SD cards, may not be
recognized.
Any problems caused by the use of USB storage devices not listed in the following table
are not covered by the warranty.
Product name Manufacturer
XTICK LG Electronics Inc.
BMK BMK Technology Co., Ltd.
SKY-DRV Sky Digital Co., Ltd.
TRANSCEND JetFlash Transcend Information, Inc.
Sandisk Cruzer SanDisk
Micro ZyRUS ZyRUS
NEXTIK Digiworks Co., Ltd.

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USB hard disk drives may not be recognized.
When you use a large capacity USB storage device with multiple logical drives, only files
stored on the first drive will be recognized.
If an application program is loaded on a USB storage device, the corresponding media
files may not play.
Common specifications
Item Specifications
Power supply DC 14.4 V
Operating power DC 9 to 16 V
Dark current (if UVO not
supported) 1 mA or less
Sleep current (if UVO
supported)
 Average current within 168 hours of ACC off: 10 mA or less
Average current after 168 hours of ACC off: 1 mA or less
Operating temperature -20 to +70 °C (-4 to +158 °F)
Storage temperature -40 to +85 °C (-40 to +185 °F)
Current consumption 2.5 A
Radio
ItemSpecifications
Channels A2
 FM: 87.5 to 107.9 MHz (Step: 200 kHz)
AM: 530 to 1710 kHz (Step: 10 kHz)
Sensitivity
 FM: 10 dBuV or lower
AM: 35 dBu EMF or lower
Distortion factor 2 % or less
\333Note
Depending on the vehicle model or specifications, available radio channels may vary.

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Bluetooth
ItemSpecifications
Frequency range 2400 to 2483.5 MHz
Supported Bluetooth
specification 4.1
Supported profile HFP (1.7), A2DP (1.3), AVRCP (1.6), PBAP (1.2)
Bluetooth Power Class 2 -6 to 4 dBm
Antenna power 2.5 mW (maximum)
Number of channels 79
Modem RF (if equipped)
ItemSpecifications
LTE Reception
Frequency: 1930 to 1990 MHz (B2), 2110 to 2155 MHz (B4),
869 to 894 MHz (B5), 746 to 756 MHz (B13)
Sensitivity: -94.3 dBm or lower@10 M (B2, B5), -96.3 dBm
or lower@10 M (B4), -93.3 dBm or lower@10 M (B13)
(Throughput ≥ 95 %)
Transmission
 Frequency: 1850 to 1910 MHz (B2), 1710 to 1755 MHz (B4),
824 to 849 MHz (B5), 777 to 787 MHz (B13)
Maximum RF output power: Power Class3 (B2, B4, B5,
B13), 20.3 to 25.7 dBm (conducted)
CDMA Reception
Frequency: 869 to 894 MHz (BC0), 1930 to 1990 MHz (BC1)
Sensitivity: -104 dBm or lower (FER = 0.5 % or lower)
Transmission
 Frequency: 824 to 849 MHz (BC0), 1850 to 1910 MHz (BC1)
Maximum RF output power: Power Class3 (BC0), Power
Class2 (BC1), 23.01 to 30 dBm (conducted)

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Important information
Before using your system, read and follow
all instructions and safety information
provided in this user′s guide (″User′s
Manual″). Not following precautions found
in this guide can lead to an accident or
other serious consequences.
Keep this guide in your
vehicle
When kept in the vehicle, this guide will
be a ready reference for you and other
users unfamiliar with the system. Ensure
that before using the system for the
first time, all persons have access to this
guide and read its instructions and safety
information carefully.
Warning
Operating certain parts of this system
while driving can distract your attention
away from the road, and possibly cause an
accident or other serious consequences.
Do not change system settings or enter
data non-verbally (using your hands) while
driving. Stop the vehicle in a safe and
legal manner before attempting these
operations. This is important since setting
up or changing some functions as you
drive may distract your attention away
from the road and removing your hands
from the steering wheel may cause you to
lose control of the vehicle.
General operation
[Prolonged views of screen
Do not access any function requiring a
prolonged view of the screen while you
are driving. Pull over in a safe and legal
manner before attempting to access
a function of the system requiring
prolonged attention. Even short views
of the screen may be hazardous if your
attention has been diverted away from
your driving.
[Volume setting
Do not raise the volume excessively.
Keep the volume at a level where you can
still hear outside traffic and emergency
signals while driving. Driving while unable
to hear these sounds could cause an
accident.

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Index
A
advanced system settings 8-5
all menus 1-10
Android Auto
settings 8-4
starting 2-3
Apple CarPlay
settings 8-4
starting 2-5
B
battery warning 1-6
beep, set 8-12
blue light filter settings 8-14
Bluetooth audio player
pausing/resuming 4-8
playing 4-6
playing the previous/next file 4-8
restarting playback 4-8
Bluetooth information 8-4
Bluetooth mode
connecting devices 5-3
deleting devices 5-5
disconnecting devices 5-4
pairing devices 5-2
Bluetooth phone
answering a call 5-12
call history 5-6
contacts list 5-9
favorites list 5-7
functions during a call 5-13
keypad 5-10
making a call 5-5
switching calls 5-14
Bluetooth settings 8-3
Bluetooth specifications 9-15
brightness mode, set 8-12
brightness settings 8-13
C
call history 5-5
charging current, set 2-17
charging management 2-15
climate control system 2-8
climate settings 8-2
component names and functions control panel
custom button 1-2
media button 1-2
power button/volume knob 1-2
radio button 1-2
reset button 1-2 , 9-6
search backward/forward
button 1-3
search knob 1-3
setup button 1-3
steering wheel remote control
call/answer button 1-4
call end button 1-4
mode button 1-4
mute button 1-4
search lever/button 1-4
voice recognition button 1-4
volume lever/button 1-4
contacts list 5-9
control panel 1-2
custom button, set 8-5

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D
departure time, set 2-15
device connection settings
Android Auto 8-4
Apple CarPlay 8-4
Bluetooth 8-4
display settings 8-12
driving assistance screen
rear view 2-7
driving information 2-9
E
eco-driving information 2-17
energy flow 2-11 , 2-18
energy information 2-14
F
FAQ
audio functions 9-10
Bluetooth 9-8
broadcast reception 9-10
self-check on system faults 9-11
favorites
contacts 5-7
frequently asked questions 9-8
fuel economy information 2-11
G
general system settings 8-6
H
HD Radio 3-6
home screen 1-8 Hybrid menu
energy flow 2-11
fuel economy information 2-11
K
keyboard, set 8-7
L
language, set 8-7
M
media notification, set 8-6
media player
Bluetooth audio mode 4-6
USB mode 4-2
mode button, set 8-5
music, play
Bluetooth audio mode 4-6
USB mode 4-2
P
parking guides 2-7
phone
dialed calls 5-6
missed calls 5-6
received calls 5-6
phone projection 2-2
Android Auto 2-3
Apple CarPlay 2-5
Plug-in Hybrid menu
charging current, set 2-17
charging management 2-15
departure time, set 2-15
eco-driving information 2-17
energy flow 2-18