audio KIA Sportage 2016 QL / 4.G User Guide

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Depending on the type of CD-R/CD-RW CDs, certain CDs may
not operate normally according to
the manufacturing companies. In
such circumstances, continued
use may cause malfunctions to
your audio system.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
-
Playing an Incompatible
Copy Protected Audio CD
Some copy protected CDs, which do
not comply with international audio
CD standards (Red Book), may not
play on your car audio. Please note
that inabilities to properly play a
copy protected CD may indicate
that the CD is defective, not the CD
player.
NOTE:
Order of playing files (folders) :
1. Song playing order : to sequentially.
2. Folder playing order :
❋ If no song file is contained in the
folder, that folder is not displayed.

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Adjust the volume to levels that
allow the driver to hear sounds
from outside of the vehicle. Driving
in a state where external sounds
cannot be heard may lead to acci-
dents.
Pay attention to the volume setting when turning the device on. A sud-
den output of extreme volume
upon turning the device on could
lead to hearing impairment. (Adjust
the volume to a suitable levels
before turning off the device.)WARNING- DriverDistraction
Do not stare at the screen
while driving. Staring at the
screen for prolonged periods
of time could lead to traffic
accidents.
Using the phone while driving may lead to a lack of attention
of traffic conditions and
increase the likelihood of
accidents. Use the phone fea-
ture after parking the vehicle.
WARNING- AudioSystem
Do not disassemble, assemble,
or modify the audio system.
Such acts could result in fire or
electric shock.
WARNING- Antenna
Do not touch the antenna dur-
ing thunder or lightening as
such acts may lead to lightning
induced electric shock.
CAUTION
Refrain from use if the screen is
blank or no sound can be hearas these signs may indicateproduct malfunction.

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✽
✽NOTICE
Please inquire with your place of
purchase or service maintenance
center prior to changing the position
of any devices installed in your
audio system. Technical expertise is
required to disassemble and/or
install these devices.
Turn on the car ignition before
using this device. Do not operate
the audio system for long periods
of time with the ignition turned off
as such operations may lead to
battery discharge.
In case of product malfunction, please contact your place of pur-
chase or After Service center.
Placing the audio system within an electromagnetic environment may
result in noise interference.CAUTION- Device clean-ing
When cleaning the device,
make sure to turn off thedevice and use a dry andsmooth cloth.
Never use tough materials, chemical cloths, or solvents(alcohol, benzene, thinners,etc.) as such materials maydamage the device panel orcause color/quality deteriora-tion.
Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume and cosmet-ic oil from contacting thedashboard because they maycause damage or discol-oration.
CAUTION
Do not subject the device tosevere shock or impact. Directpressure onto the front side ofthe monitor may cause damageto the LCD or touch screen.

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USING THE USB DEVICE
To use an external USB device,
make sure the device is not con-
nected when starting up the
vehicle. Connect the device after
starting up.
If you start the engine when the USB device is connected, it may
damage the USB device. (USB
flashdrives are very sensitive to
electric shock.)
If the engine is started up or turned off while the external USB
device is connected, the external
USB device may not work.
The System may not play unau- thenticated MP3 or WMA files.
1) It can only play MP3 files with the compression rate
between 8Kbps ~ 320Kbps.
2) It can only play WMA music files with the compression
rate between 8Kbps ~
320Kbps.
Take precautions for static elec- tricity when connecting or discon-
necting the external USB device.
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An encrypted MP3 PLAYER is
not recognizable.
Depending on the condition of the external USB device, the
connected external USB device
can be unrecognizable.
When the formatted byte/sector setting of External USB device is
not either 512BYTE or
2048BYTE, then the device will
not be recognized.
Use only a USB device format- ted to FAT 12/16/32.
USB devices without USB I/F authentication may not be recog-
nizable.
Make sure the USB connection terminal does not come in con-
tact with the human body or
other objects.
If you repeatedly connect or dis- connect the USB device in a
short period of time, it may break
the device.
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You may hear a strange noise
when connecting or disconnect-
ing a USB device.
If you disconnect the external USB device during playback in
USB mode, the external USB
device can be damaged or may
malfunction. Therefore, discon-
nect the external USB device
when the audio is turned off or in
another mode. (e.g, Radio, CD)
Depending on the type and capacity of the external USB
device or the type of the files
stored in the device, there is a
difference in the time taken for
recognition of the device.
Do not use the USB device for purposes other than playing
music files.
Playing videos through the USB is not supported.
Use of USB accessories such as rechargers or heaters using USB
I/F may lower performance or
cause trouble.
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Some USB flash memory read-ers (such as CF, SD, micro SD,
etc.) or external-HDD type
devices can be unrecognizable.
Music files protected by DRM (DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGE-
MENT) are not recognizable.
The data in the USB memory may be lost while using this
audio. Always back up important
data on a personal storage
device.
Please avoid using USB memory prod-
ucts which can be
used as key chains or
cellular phone acces-
sories as they could cause dam-
age to the USB jack. Please
make certain only to use plug
type connector products.(Continued)
If you use devices such as a USBhub purchased separately, the
vehicle’s audio system may not
recognize the USB device. In that
case, connect the USB device
directly to the multimedia terminal
of the vehicle.
If the USB device is divided by log- ical drives, only the music files on
the highest-priority drive are rec-
ognized by car audio.
Devices such as MP3 Player/ Cellular phone/Digital camera can
be unrecognizable by standard
USB I/F can be unrecognizable.
Charging through the USB may not be supported in some mobile
devices.
USB HDD or USB types liable to connection failures due to vehicle
vibrations are not supported.
(i-stick type)
Some non-standard USB devices (METAL COVER TYPE USB) can
be unrecognizable.
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USING THE iPod®DEVICE
Some iPod®models may not
support communication protocol
and files may not properly play.
Supported iPod
®models:
- iPhone
®3GS/4
- iPod
®"Touch" 1st~4th genera-
tion
- iPod
®"Nano" 1st~6th genera-
tion
- iPod
®"Classic"
The order of search or playback of songs in the iPod
®can be dif-
ferent from the order searched in
the audio system.
If the iPod
®is disabled due to its
own malfunction, reset the
iPod
®. (Reset: Refer to iPod®
manual)
An iPod
®may not operate nor-
mally on low battery.
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Some iPod
®devices, such as the
iPhone®, can be connected
through the
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology interface. The device
must have audio
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology capability
(such as for stereo headphone
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology ).
The device can play, but it will not
be controlled by the audio sys-
tem.
To use iPod
®features within the
audio, use the cable provided
upon purchasing an iPod
®device.
Skipping or improper operation may occur depending on the
characteristics of your iPod
®/
iPhone®device.
If your iPhone
®is connected to
both the
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology and USB, only sup-
port iPod
®mode because the
sound may not be properly
played in
Bluetooth®Audio
Streaming. To use
Bluetooth®
Audio Streaming, disconnect
iPod®cable with iPhone®.
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When connecting iPod
®with the
iPod®Power Cable, insert the
connector to the multimedia
socket completely. If not inserted
completely, communications
between iPod
®and audio may
be interrupted.
When adjusting the sound effects of the iPod
®and the
audio system, the sound effects
of both devices will overlap and
might reduce or distort the qual-
ity of the sound.
Deactivate (turn off) the equaliz- er function of an iPod
®when
adjusting the audio system’s vol-
ume, and turn off the equalizer
of the audio system when using
the equalizer of an iPod
®.
When not using iPod
®with car
audio, detach the iPod®cable
from iPod®. Otherwise, iPod®
may remain in accessory mode,
and may not work properly.

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Before Using the Bluetooth®
Handsfree
What is Bluetooth®?
Bluetooth®refers to a short-dis-
tance wireless networking technol-
ogy which uses a 2.4GHz ~
2.48GHz frequency to connect var-
ious devices within a certain dis-
tance.
Supported within PCs, external devices, Bluetooth
®phones, PDAs,
various electronic devices, and
automotive environments,
Bluetooth
®allows data to be trans-
mitted at high speeds without hav-
ing to use a connector cable.
Bluetooth
®Handsfree refers to a
device which allows the user to
conveniently make phone calls
with Bluetooth
®mobile phones
through the audio system.
Bluetooth
®Handsfree may not be
supported in some mobile phones.
To learn more about mobile device
compatibility, visit http://www
.kia.
com/us/en/content/owners/blue-
tooth.
Precautions for Safe Driving
Bluetooth®Handsfree is a feature
that enables drivers to practice
safe driving. Connecting the head
unit with a Bluetooth
®phone allows
the user to conveniently make and
receive calls and use contacts.
Before using Bluetooth
®, carefully
read the contents of this user’s
manual.
Excessive use or operations while driving may lead to negligent driv-
ing practices and result in acci-
dents. Refrain from excessive
operations while driving.
Viewing the screen for prolonged periods of time is dangerous and
may lead to accidents. When driv-
ing, view the screen only for short
periods of time.
When connecting a Bluetooth®
Phone
Before connecting the head unitwith the mobile phone, check to
see that the mobile phone sup-
ports Bluetooth
®features.
Even if the phone supports Bluetooth
®, the phone will not be
found during device searches if the
phone has been set to hidden state
or the Bluetooth
®power is turned
off. Disable the hidden state or turn
on the Bluetooth
®power prior to
searching/connecting with the
Head unit.
Bluetooth phone is automatically connected when the ignition on.
If you do not want automatic con- nection with your Bluetooth
®
device, turn off the Bluetooth®fea-
ture within your mobile phone.
The Handsfree call volume and quality may differ depending on the
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Park the vehicle when connectingthe head unit with the mobile
phone.
Bluetooth
®connection may
become intermittently disconnect-
ed in some mobile phones. Follow
these steps to try again.
1. Within the mobile phone, turn the Bluetooth
®function off/on
and try again.
2. Turn the mobile phone power Off/On and try again.
3. Completely remove the mobile phone battery, reboot, and then
again.
4. Reboot the audio system and try again.
5. Delete all paired devices, pair and try again.
Handsfree call quality and volume may differ depending on the model
of your mobile phone.
Voice Recognition
When using the voice recognitionfeature, only commands listed
within the user's manual are sup-
ported.
Be aware that during the operation of the voice recognition system,
pressing any key other than the key terminate voice recogni-
tion mode.
For superior voice recognition per- formance, position the microphone
used for voice recognition above
the head of the driver’s seat and
maintain a proper position when
saying commands.
Within the following situations, voice recognition may not function
properly due to external sound.
- When the windows and sunroofare open
- When the wind of the cooling / heating device is strong
- When entering and passing through tunnels
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- When driving on rugged anduneven roads
- During severe rain (heavy rains, windstorms)
Phone related voice commands can be used only when a
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
device is connected.
When making calls by stating a name, the corresponding contact
must be downloaded and stored
within the audio system.
After downloading the
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology phone book,
it takes some times to convert the
phone book data into voice infor-
mation. During this time, voice
recognition may not properly oper-
ate.
Pronounce the voice commands naturally and clearly as if in a nor-
mal conversation.

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SYSTEM CONTROLLERS
AND FUNCTIONS
❈ Display and settings may differ
depending on the selected audio.
Audio Head Unit
(1) (EJECT)
Ejects the disc. (2)
Changes to FM/AM/Sirius XM mode.
Each time the key is pressed, the
mode is changed in order of FM1
➟
FM2 ➟AM ➟SAT1 ➟SAT2 ➟SAT3.
❈ In Setup>Display, the radio pop up
screen will be displayed when
[Mode Pop up] is turned .
When the pop up screen is dis-played, use the TUNE knob or
keys ~ to select the
desired mode.
(3)
Changes to CD, USB(iPod
®), AUX,
My Music, BT Audio mode.
Each time the key is pressed, the
mode is changed in order of CD,
USB(iPod
®), AUX, My Music, BT
Audio.
❈ In Setup>Display, the media pop
up screen will be displayed when
[Mode Pop up] is turned .
When the pop up screen is dis-
played, use the TUNE knob or
keys ~ to select the
desired mode. (4)
Operates Phone Screen
❈
When a phone is not connected,
the connection screen is displayed.
(5) POWER/VOL knob Power : Turns power On/Off by
pressing the knob
Volume : Sets volume by turning
the knob left/right
(6)
Radio Mode : Automatically search-
es for broadcast frequencies.
CD, USB, iPod
®, My Music modes
- Shortly press the key (under 1 sec- ond): Moves to next or previous
song (file)
- Press and hold the key (over 1 sec- ond): Rewinds or fast-forwards the
current song.
BT Audio mode : Moves to next or
previous song(file)
❈
The Play/Pause feature may oper-
ate differently depending on the
mobile phone.
SEEK
TRACK
PHONE
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(7) ~ (Preset)
Radio Mode: Saves frequencies
(channels) or receives saved fre-
quencies (channels)
CD, USB, iPod
®, My Music mode
- : Repeat
- : Random
In the Radio, Media, Setup, and
Menu pop up screen, the number
menu is selected.
(8)
Each time the button is shortly
pressed (under 1 second), it sets the
screen Off
➟Screen On ➟Screen
Off ❈
Audio operation is maintained and
only the screen will be turned Off.
In the screen Off state, press any
key to turn the screen On again.
(9)
Radio Mode
- Shortly press the key : Previews each broadcast for 5 seconds
each.
- Press and hold the key (over 1 sec- ond): Previews the broadcasts
saved in Preset ~ for 5
seconds each.
❈ Press the key again to
continue listening to the current
frequency.
❈ SAT Radio does not support the
Preset scan feature.
CD, USB, My Music mode
- Shortly press the key (under 1 sec- ond): Previews each song (file) for
10 seconds each.
❈ Press the key again to
continue listening to the current
song (file). (10)
Shortly press the key (under 1 sec-
ond) : Moves to the Display, Sound,
Clock, Phone, System setting modes
Press and hold the key (over 1 sec-
ond) : Move to the Time setting
screen
(11)
Displays menus for the current mode.
❈
iPod
®List : Move to parent category
(12) TUNE knob
Radio mode : Changes frequency by
turning the knob left/right.
CD, USB, iPod
®, My Music mode:
Searches songs (files) by turning the
knob left/right.
❈ When the desired song is displayed,
press the knob to play the song.
Moves focus in all selection menus
and selects menus.
MENU
SETUPCLOCK
SCAN
SCAN
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SCAN
DISP
2 RDM
1 RPT
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