Peugeot 508 Hybrid 2014 Owner's Manual

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04AUDIO
CD, USB
Information and adviceOn a single disc, the CD player can read up to 255 MP3 files spread
over 8 directory levels. However, it is recommended that this be kept
to 2 levels so as to limit the time taken to access and play the CD.
During play, the folder structure is not observed.
In order to be able to play a recorded CDR or CDRW, when recording
it is preferable to select standards ISO 9660 level 1.2 or Joliet.
If the disc is recorded in another format, it may not be played correctl\
y.
It is recommended that the same recording standard is always used
for an individual disc, with as low a speed as possible (4x maximum)
for optimum sound quality.
In the particular case of a multi-session CD, the Joliet standard is
recommended.
Do not connect a hard disk or
u SB device other than audio players to
the
u SB port.
t
his may cause damage to your installation.
The audio system will only play files with extension ".mp3" or ".wma"
and a compression rate that is constant or variable between 32 Kbps
and 320 Kbps.
It is advisable to restrict file names to 20 characters without using
special characters (e.g. " ? ; ù) to avoid any playing or displayin\
g
problems.
t

he playlists accepted are types .m3u and .pls.
The number of files is limited to 5 000 in 500 directories on a
maximum of 8 levels.

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CD, USB
AUDIO
Playing a compilationInsert an MP3 compilation in the CD player or
connect a memory stick to the
u SB port, directly or
via an extension lead.
t

he system creates playlists (temporary memory) the creation time
for which can take from a few seconds to several minutes.
t

he playlists are updated every time the ignition is switched off or a
u

SB memory stick is connected.
Play starts automatically after a period which depends on the
capacity of the
u SB memory stick.
At a first connection, the order suggested is by folder.
When connecting again, the order previously chosen is
retained.
to play a disc or memory stick which
has already been inserted, press
SOURCE

or SRC several times in
succession and select " CD" or "USB". Press one of the buttons to select the
next or previous track.
Press one of the buttons to select the
next or previous folder in the order
chosen.
Press and hold one of the buttons for
fast forwards or backwards.
Press LIST
to display the menu of
folders in the compilation.

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Select a line in the list.
Select a track or a folder.
Skip a track.
u
p a level in the menu.
AUDIO
USB memory stick - File sorting
Having selected the desired sorting
("By folders", "By artists", "By genres",
"By playlists") press OK.
Then confirm OK to save the modifications.
-
By folders
: all folders containing audio
files recognised on the peripheral device,
in alphabetical order without following the
folder structure.
-

By artists : all of the artist names defined
in the ID3 tags, in alphabetical order

.
-

By genres
: all of the genres defined in the
ID3
t
ags.
-


By playlists
: if playlists have been saved.
Make a long press on
LIST or press
MENU, select "Multimedia", then "Media
parameters " and finally " Choice of track
listing " to display the different types of
sorting.

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04AUDIO
APPLE® players or portable player
Management of the device is via the audio system controls.The audio files on a Mass Storage portable player* can
be heard through the vehicle's speakers by connecting
it to the
u SB port (cable not supplied).
If the portable player is not recognised by the u SB port,
connect it to the auxiliary Jack socket.
t
he Apple
® player must be updated regularly for the best
connection.
The playlists are those defined in the Apple
® player.
t

he Apple
® player must be generation 5 or later.
* Check your player's manual.

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Auxiliary socket (AUX)
Auxiliary Jack socketDo not connect a device to the u SB port and to the auxiliary
Jack socket at the same time.
t

he auxiliary Jack socket permits the connection of a portable
non-mass storage device or an Apple
® player if not recognised
by the
u
SB port.
Connect the portable device to the auxiliary Jack socket using
a suitable cable (not supplied). Press the SOURCE or SRC button
several times in succession and
select
"AUX".
First adjust the volume on your portable device.
t

hen adjust the volume of the audio
system.
t

he display and management of controls is on the
portable device.

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Play mode
the play modes available are:
-
Normal: the tracks are played in order
, depending on the
classification of the selected files.
-

Random: the tracks in an album or folder are played in a random
order

.
-

Random all: all of the tracks saved in the media are played in
random order

.
-

Repeat: the tracks played are only those from the current album
or folder

.Press OK for access to the contextual
menu.
or
Press MENU.
Select "Multimedia" and confirm.
Select "Media parameters " and
confirm.
Select "Read mode" and confirm.
Select the desired play mode and
confirm OK to save the modifications.

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Press ¯ to display the audio settings
menu.
t

he settings available are:
-

Ambience,
-

Bass,
-
t
reble,
-


Loudness,
-

Distribution: Personalised or Driver
,
-

Left / right balance,
-


Fader (front / rear balance),
-


Auto. volume.
AUDIO SETTINGS
Screen C
the distribution (or spatialisation using the Arkamys© system), is
an audio process which allows the sound quality to be improved
according to the setting chosen, corresponding to the position of the
listeners in the vehicle.
Select and confirm " Other settings…"
to display the next setting in the list.
t

he Ambience,
treble and Bass


audio settings are different and
independent for each sound source.
On-board audio: Arkamys
© Sound Staging.
With Sound Staging, the driver and passengers are immersed in an
"audio scene" recreating the natural atmosphere of an auditorium:
truly a part of the scene and its surroundings.
t

his new sensation is made possible by software in the audio
system which processes the digital signals from the media players
(radio, CD, MP3…) without changing the audio settings.
t

his
processing takes account of the characteristics of the passenger
compartment to produce optimum results.
t

he Arkamys
© software installed in your audio system processes
the digital signal from the media players (radio, CD, MP3, ...) and
recreates a natural musical scene, with harmonious placement of
instruments and voices in the space in front of passengers, level
with the windscreen.

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Screen C
MULTIMEDIAMedia parameters
Choice of playback mode
Choice of track listingNormal
Random
Random all
Repeat
By folders
By artists
By genres
By playlists
Radio parameters
SCREEN MENU MAP(S)
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
PERSONALISATION -
CONFIGURATION
Choice of language
Display configuration
Choice of units
Date and time adjustment
Display parameters
Brightness
1
1
2
2
2
2
MAIN FUNCTION
Option A1
Option A11
Option A
Option B...1
2
3
1

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTION ANSWER SOLUTION
t

here is a difference in
sound quality between
the different audio
sources (radio, CD...). For optimum sound quality, the audio settings (Volume, Bass,
treble,
Ambience, Loudness) can be adapted to the dif

ferent sound sources,
which may result in audible differences when changing source (radio,
CD...). Check that the audio settings (Volume, Bass,
treble,

Ambience, Loudness) are adapted to
the sources listened to. It is advisable to set
the A
u DIO functions (Bass,
treble, Front-Rear
Fader

, Left-Right Balance) to the middle position,
select the musical ambience "None" and set the
loudness correction to the "Active" position in CD
mode or to the "Inactive" position in radio mode.
When changing the
settings for treble and
bass, the ambience
setting is deselected.
When changing the
ambience setting, treble
and bass are reset to
zero. Choosing an ambience imposes settings for treble and bass. Modifying
one without the other is not possible.
Modify the treble and bass settings or the
ambience setting to obtain the desired sound
quality.
When changing the
balance setting,
distribution is deselected. Choosing a distribution setting imposes a balance setting. Modifying one\

without the other is not possible.
Modify the balance setting or the distribution
setting to obtain the desired sound quality.
t

he following tables contain answers to the most frequently asked questio\
ns.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTION ANSWER SOLUTION
t

he quality of reception
of the radio station
listened to gradually
deteriorates or the stored
stations do not function
(no sound, 87.5
MHz is
displayed...).
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he vehicle is too far from the transmitter used by the station listened \
to or there is no transmitter in the geographical area through which the\

vehicle is travelling. Activate the RDS function to enable the system
to check whether there is a more powerful
transmitter in the geographical area.
t

he environment (hills, buildings, tunnels, basement car parks...) bloc\
k
reception, including in RDS mode.
t

his phenomenon is normal and does not indicate
a failure of the audio equipment.
t

he aerial is absent or has been damaged (for example when going
through a car wash or into an underground car park). Have the aerial checked by a P
euge O t
dealer
.
Sound cut-outs of 1 to
2

seconds in radio mode. During this brief sound cut-out, the RDS searches for any frequency
permitting better reception of the station. Deactivate the RDS function if the phenomenon is
too frequent and always on the same route.
The traffic announcement
(
t
A) is displayed. I do
not receive any traffic
information. The radio station does not broadcast traffic information.
T

une to a radio station which broadcasts traffic
information.
t

he stored stations are
not found (no sound,
87.5

MHz is displayed...). An incorrect waveband is selected.
Press the BAND button to return to the waveband
on which the stations are stored.