audio KIA STINGER 2022 Quick Start Guide Base Audio

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Viewing UVO notices (if
equipped)
You can access notices received from the
UVO Center.
\334 Warning
For your safety, you cannot view UVO
notices while your vehicle is moving.
Park your vehicle in a safe place before
accessing notices.
1 On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Notifications .
2 Select a notice from the list.
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a a Display the options list.
\225Display Off (if equipped): Turn
off the screen. Press the screen
to turn it back on.
\225Notification Popup : Set whether
the system displays a notification
pop-up window when a new UVO
notice arrives.
\225 User′s Manual on Web (QR
Code): Access the web manual
via the QR code. For safety
reasons, you can access the QR
code only when your vehicle is
stationary.
b b Return to the previous level.
c c Urgent notice indicator
Using the quiet mode
for the rear seats
(if
equipped)
You can control the system volume for
sleeping or resting in the rear seats.
1 On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Quiet Mode.
2 Press Quiet Mode to activate
it.
\225 The rear seat audio is muted. If the
audio volume for the front seats is
high, it will decrease automatically.
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a a Display the options list.
\225Display Off: Turn off the screen.
Press the screen to turn it back
on.
\225User′s Manual on Web (QR
Code): Access the web manual
via the QR code. For safety
reasons, you can access the QR
code only when your vehicle is
stationary.
b b Return to the previous level.
c c Activate or deactivate the quiet
mode.

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Listening to SiriusXM™
radio
(if equipped)
You can listen to radio channels provided
by SiriusXM, a satellite radio service.
Various kinds of channels, such as music,
sports, and news, are available via
streaming or live broadcast.
Starting SiriusXM radio
1 Press All Menus > Radio on
the Home screen, or press the
Radio button on the control
panel.
2 On the radio screen, press
Band > SiriusXM.
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Program Info: Presents song name,
artist, station IDs, and other relevant data
streams.
Digital, CD-quality sound. HD Radio™
Technology enables local radio stations
to broadcast a clean digital signal. AM
sounds like today′s FM and FM sounds
like a CD.
FM stations can provide additional digital-
only audio programming on HD2/HD3
Channels.

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[Searching for music files on
a files list
Access a files list to search for and select
a song.
1 On the music playback screen,
press List.
2 Press the screen to open
a folder, move to another
category, or play a music file.
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a a Set the media player to include all
the files in subfolders when playing
a playlist (if equipped).
b b Display the options list.
\225Media Sources: Select a media
storage device you want to use.
\225Now Playing: Return to the
currently playing file if it is not
visible on the current screen.
c c Return to the previous level.
d d Move up to another folder/
category.
e e Play all files in the selected folder
or category.
f f Search for a song based on
categories.
g g Scroll bar
Listening to music via
Bluetooth
You can listen to music stored in the
connected Bluetooth audio device via your
vehicle's speakers.
[ Starting the Bluetooth audio
player
1 Connect a Bluetooth-enabled
device to your system, such
as a mobile phone or an MP3
player.
> See ″Connecting Bluetooth
devices.″
2 Press All Menus > Media on
the Home screen, or press the
Media button on the control
panel.
\225 If you have multiple media storage
devices, press the Media button on
the control panel again and press
Bluetooth Audio from the media
selection window.

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a a If two Bluetooth audio devices are
connected to your system, select
a device to play music from (if
equipped).
b b Display the options list.
\225Display Off (if equipped): Turn
off the screen. Press the screen
to turn it back on.
\225Media Sources: Select a media
storage device you want to use.
\225Connections /Change Device:
Search for and connect another
Bluetooth device.
\225 Sound Settings: Customize the
system sound settings.
> See
″ Configuring the sound settings.″
\225 User′s Manual on Web (QR
Code): Access the web manual
via the QR code. For safety
reasons, you can access the QR
code only when your vehicle is
stationary.
c c Return to the previous level.
d d Information about the song
currently playing
e e Restart the current playback. Press
twice to play the previous file.
f f Pause or resume playback.
g g Play the next file.
h h Playback time and playback
position
i i Search for and connect another
Bluetooth device (if equipped).
\333 Note
\225Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available functions may vary.
\225Depending on the connected Bluetooth
device, mobile phone, or the music
player you are using, playback controls
may differ.
\225Depending on the music player you are
using, streaming may not be supported.
\225Depending on the connected Bluetooth
device or mobile phone, some functions
may not be supported.
\225If you connect a media device or
mobile phone to your system via both
Bluetooth and a USB cable, your system
or device may not operate correctly. To
use a Bluetooth connection, disconnect
any cable connection to the device.

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[Controlling the Bluetooth
audio player
Use the buttons on the media player
screen to control the music playback.
\333 Note
\225Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available functions may vary.
\225Depending on the connected Bluetooth
device, mobile phone, or the music
player you are using, playback controls
may differ.
Option A
Option B
Pausing/Resuming playback
Press to pause music playback. Press
to resume playback.
Restarting the current playback
After three seconds of playback have
elapsed, press
to restart the current
song.
\225 Alternatively, use the Search backward
button (SEEK) on the control panel.
\225You can also use the Search lever/
button on the steering wheel.
Playing the previous or next song
Press twice to play the previous
song. Press
to play the next song.
\225 Alternatively, use the Search backward
button (SEEK) or the Search forward
button (TRACK) on the control panel.
\225You can also use the Search lever/
button on the steering wheel.

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Connecting Bluetooth
devices
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless
networking technology. Via Bluetooth,
you can connect nearby mobile devices
wirelessly to send and receive data
between connected devices. This enables
you to use your devices effectively.
On your system, you can use only the
Bluetooth Handsfree and Audio features.
Connect a mobile device that supports the
Bluetooth Handsfree or Audio feature.
\334Warning
Park your vehicle in a safe location before
connecting Bluetooth devices. Distracted
driving can cause a traffic accident and
lead to personal injury or death.
\333Note
For more information on Bluetooth-
enabled devices and their functional
compatibility, visit the KIA Motors America
website (https://www.kia.com).
Pairing devices with your
system
For Bluetooth connections, first pair your
device with your system to add it to the
Bluetooth devices list. You can register up
to six devices.
1 On the Home screen, press
All Menus > Setup > Device
Connections > Bluetooth >
Bluetooth Connections > Add
New .
\225If you are pairing a device with your
system for the first time, you can
also press the Call/Answer button on
the steering wheel. Alternatively, on
the Home screen, press All Menus
> Phone.
2 Select a function you want to
use and press OK.
3 On the Bluetooth device you
want to connect, activate
Bluetooth, search for your
vehicle's system, and then
select it.

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\225Check the system's Bluetooth
name, which is displayed in the new
registration pop-up window on the
system screen.
4 Ensure that the Bluetooth
passkeys displayed on the
Bluetooth device screen
and the system screen are
the same and confirm the
connection from the device.
5 If you are connecting a mobile
phone, permit the system to
access and download your
data from the device.
\225Downloading data is only for
Bluetooth call functions. Permission
is not required if you are connecting
an audio device.
\333 Note
\225It may take a while for the system to
connect with the device after you permit
the system to access the device. When
a connection is made, the Bluetooth
status icon appears at the top of the
screen.
\225You can change the permission settings
via the mobile phone's Bluetooth
settings menu. For more information,
refer to your mobile phone's user guide.
\225When a device is connected to the
system via Bluetooth, you cannot pair
another device.
\225If you do not want the system to
connect with the device automatically,
deactivate Bluetooth on your device.
Connecting a paired device
To use a Bluetooth device on your system,
connect the paired device to the system.
You can connect your system with one
device for Bluetooth Handsfree or two
devices at a time for Bluetooth Audio.
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available functions may vary.
[Option A
1 On the Home screen, press
All Menus > Setup > Device
Connections > Bluetooth >
Bluetooth Connections .

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Configuring the
button settings
(if
equipped)
You can customize the button functions.
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available options may vary.
On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Setup > Button and
select an option to change.
Custom Button ☆ (Audio)
You can assign a function to the Custom
button on your control panel.
Custom Button ★ (Steering
Wheel)
(if equipped)
You can assign a function to the Custom
button on your steering wheel.
MODE Button (Steering
Wheel)
You can switch between different radio/
media functions when pressing the Mode
button on your steering wheel.

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Configuring the sound
settings
You can adjust/modify sound settings
such as speaker volume or sound effects.
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available options may vary.
On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Setup > Sound and
select an option to change.
Advanced (if equipped)
You can adjust advanced sound options
and apply various sound effects.
[ Speed Dependent Volume
Control
You can set the volume to be adjusted
automatically according to your driving
speed.
[Live Dynamic (if equipped)
You can enjoy natural, dynamic sound like
sound from a live performance.
[Bass Boost (if equipped)
You can enjoy grand, dynamic sound with
amplified bass frequencies.
[Clari-Fi (if equipped)
You can enjoy sound restored to
compensate for frequencies lost during
audio compression.
[Quantum Logic Surround (if
equipped)
You can enjoy spacious, surround sound,
like the actual sound on a live stage.

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[Phone Projection
You can adjust the volume levels for
phone projection features individually.
\333 Note
To restore the default volume settings for
phone projection, press Reset.
Tone (if equipped)
You can adjust the tone and output level
of each sound.
\333Note
To restore the default settings for all
sound modes, press Center.
Priority (if equipped)
You can set specific sounds to take priority
over other sounds when they play at the
same time.
[Centerpoint® Surround
Technology
(if equipped)
You can enjoy rich surround sound via the
stereo sound source, such as digital audio
files or satellite radio.
[ Dynamic Speed
Compensation
(if equipped)
You can enjoy a stable listening
environment by automatically calibrating
the sound according to your driving
speed.
Volume (if equipped)
You can adjust the volume levels for
various system features, including phone
projection.
[System Sound
You can adjust the volume levels for
individual system features.
\333 Note
To restore the default volume settings for
system features, press Reset.