VAUXHALL ADAM 2016 Infotainment system
Manufacturer: VAUXHALL, Model Year: 2016, Model line: ADAM, Model: VAUXHALL ADAM 2016Pages: 101, PDF Size: 1.8 MB
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Introduction11Setting the volumePress ∨ or ∧. The current setting is
shown on the display.
Optionally, using the touchscreen:
move the volume slider with your
finger to the left or right.
When the Infotainment system is
switched on, the last selected volume is set, provided that it is lower than themaximum start-up volume. For a
detailed description 3 17.
Speed compensated volume
When the speed compensated
volume is activated 3 17, the
volume is adapted automatically to
make up for the road and wind noise
as you drive.
Volume of traffic announcements
(TA)
The volume of traffic announcements
can be set separately 3 17.
Mute
Press ∨ or ∧ and then touch the p
screen button in the volume menu
displayed.To cancel the mute function: press ∨
or ∧. The last selected volume is set
again.
Volume limitation at high
temperatures
At very high temperatures inside the vehicle, the Infotainment system
limits the maximum adjustable
volume. If necessary, the volume is
decreased automatically.
Modes of operation Press the ; button to display the
Home menu.Notice
For a detailed description of menu
operation via touchscreen 3 13.
Audio
Select the Audio screen button to
open the main menu of the last
selected audio mode.
Select Source in the top line of the
menu to open a drop down list.
To change to another audio mode:
touch one of the list items.
For a detailed description of: ● radio tuner functions 3 20
● external devices ( USB, AUX ,
Bluetooth ) 3 32
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12IntroductionGallery
Select the Gallery screen button to
open the main menu of the last
selected picture or movie mode.
Select Source in the top line of the
menu to open a drop down list.
To change to another picture or movie
mode: touch one of the list items.
For a detailed description of: ● picture functions 3 35
● movie functions 3 37
Phone
Select the Phone screen button to
establish a Bluetooth connection
between the Infotainment system and
a mobile phone.
If a connection can be established,
the main menu of the phone mode is
displayed.
For a detailed description of mobile
phone operation via the Infotainment
system 3 46.
If no connection can be established,
a corresponding message is
displayed. For a detailed description
of preparing and establishing a
Bluetooth connection between the
Infotainment system and a mobile phone 3 42.
Apps
Select the Apps screen button to
open a menu for selection and start of
approved smartphone applications
supported by the Infotainment
system.
For a detailed description 3 30 and
3 39.
Settings
Select the Settings screen button to
open a menu for various system
related settings.
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Introduction13
Time & date settings and Vehicle
settings are described in the Owner's
Manual.
All other settings are described by
theme in the respective chapters of
this manual.
Basic operation Controls for menu operationTouchscreen
The display of the Infotainment
system has a touch-sensitive surface
that allows direct interaction with the
displayed menu controls.
For example, you can activate an on-
screen button by touching it with your
finger or you can change the position of an on-screen slider element by
moving it with your finger.Caution
Do not use pointed or hard items
like ballpoint pens, pencils or
similar for touchscreen operation.
; button
Press the ; button to access the
Home menu.
Using the touchscreen, you may then
access further menus and functions.
q screen button
When operating the menus, press
q in the respective submenu to
return to the next higher menu level.
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14IntroductionMenu operation (examples)Selecting and activating a screen
button or menu item
Touch a screen button or menu item.
The corresponding system function is activated, a message is displayed, or
a submenu with further options opens up.
Notice
In subsequent chapters the
operating steps for selecting and
activating a screen button or menu
item via the touchscreen will be
described as "...select
name>/
Messages
Before a system function is executed, you are sometimes prompted with a
message. If requested, confirm the
message or select one of the options.
The selection and activation of a
screen button in a message function
are the same as described for screen
buttons in a menu.
Scrolling through a long list of menu
items
If there are more menu items
available than presentable on the
screen, a scroll bar is displayed.
To scroll through the list of menu
items, you may alternatively:
● Touch ▲ or ▼ above and below the scroll bar.
● Move the slider of the scroll bar with your finger up or down.
Adjusting a setting
The different setting types available in the various settings menus are shown
and described below.
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Introduction15Example: Display settings
Touch - or + or move the slider next
to a setting to adjust this setting.
Confirm your choice by selecting OK .
Notice
In subsequent chapters the
operating steps for adjusting a
setting via the touchscreen will be
described as "...adjust
Example: Radio settings
Touch < or > next to a setting to
choose one of the available options or
to set a specific value.
Notice
In subsequent chapters the
operating steps for switching to
another option via the touch screen
will be described as
"...set...to...'option name'/'value'...".
Example: RDS option
Touch On or Off next to a setting to
activate or deactivate this option.
Notice
In subsequent chapters the
operating steps for switching a
setting On/Off via the touchscreen
will be described as "...set
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16IntroductionExample: DAB category list
Touch a list item to select or deselectthe option. If a list item is selected, a
checkmark appears within the box
next to the item.
Notice
In subsequent chapters the
operating steps for choosing an
option via the touch screen will be
described as "...choose...'option
name'...".
Tone settings
In the tone settings menu, the tone
characteristics can be set differently
for each radio waveband and each
external audio source. The menu may be accessed from each individual
audio main menu.
To open the tone settings menu,
select MENU in the bottom line of the
respective main menu. If necessary,
scroll through the list of menu items
and select Tone settings . The
respective menu is displayed.
EQ mode
(EQ: Equaliser)
Use this setting to optimise the tone for the style of music, e.g. Rock or
Classical .
Select the desired sound style. If you
choose Manual, you can manually
adjust the following settings.
Bass
Use this setting to enhance or
attenuate the deep frequencies of the
audio sources.
Set Bass to a value between -12 and
12 .
Mid
Use this setting to enhance or
attenuate the midrange frequencies
of the audio source.
Set Mid to a value between -12 and
12 .
Treble
Use this setting to enhance or
attenuate the high frequencies of the
audio sources.
Set Treble to a value between -12 and
12 .
Setting balance and fader
Use the illustration at the right side of
the menu to adjust balance and fader.
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Introduction17To define the point in the passenger
compartment where the sound is at its
highest level, touch the
corresponding point in the illustration.
Alternatively, you can move the red
marker with your finger to the desired point.
Notice
The balance and fader settings are
valid for all audio sources. They cannot be adjusted individually for
each audio source.
Resetting to factory defaults
Select Reset.
Saving current settings
Select OK.
Volume settings Adjusting the maximum startup
volume
Press the ; button and then select
the Settings screen button.
Scroll through the list to Max startup
volume .
Set Max startup volume to a value
between 13 and 37.
Adjusting the speed
compensated volume
Press the ; button and then select
the Settings screen button.
Select Radio settings to display the
respective menu.To adjust the degree of volume
adaptation, set Auto volume to Off,
Low , Medium or High .
Off : no enhancement of volume with
increasing vehicle speed.
High : maximum enhancement of
volume with increasing vehicle
speed.
Adjusting the volume of traffic
announcements
The volume of traffic announcements
can be preset separately to a level
independent of the "normal" volume
level.
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18IntroductionPress the ; button and then select
the Settings screen button.
Select Radio settings and then RDS
option to display the respective menu.
Set TP volume to a value between 0
and 63.
Adjusting the ring tone volume
Press the ; button and then select
the Settings screen button.
Select Connection settings to display
the respective menu.
Set Ringtone volume to a value
between 0 and 63.
Activating or deactivating the
touch beep volume function
If the touch beep volume function is
activated, each touch of a screen
button or menu item is indicated by a
beeping sound.
Press the ; button and then select
the Settings screen button.
Scroll through the list to Touch beep
volume .Set the function to On or Off.
System settings Adjusting the languagePress the ; button and then select
the Settings screen button.
Select Language (language) to
display the respective menu.
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Introduction19
To adjust the language for the menu
texts: touch the desired language.
Activating or deactivating the text
scroll function
If long text is displayed on the screen,
the text may either be scrolled
continually or it may be scrolled once
and displayed in truncated form.
Press the ; button and then select
the Settings screen button.
Scroll through the list to Text scroll.If you wish the text to be scrolled
continually, set the function to On.
If you wish the text to be scrolled in
blocks, set it to Off.
Resetting to factory defaults All settings, e.g. the volume and tone
settings, the favourite lists, or the
Bluetooth device list can be reset to
the factory defaults.
Press the ; button and then select
the Settings screen button.
Select Radio settings to display the
respective menu.To reset all settings: touch Radio
factory settings and confirm the
messages appearing afterwards.
Displaying the system version Press the ; button and then select
Settings .
Scroll through the list and select
System version .
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20RadioRadioUsage.......................................... 20
Station search .............................. 20
Autostore lists .............................. 21
Favourite lists ............................... 22
Waveband menus ........................22
Radio data system (RDS) ............24
Digital audio broadcasting ...........26Usage
Activating the radio
Press the ; button and then select
the Audio screen button. The audio
main menu last selected is displayed.
Select Source to open a drop down
list.
Select a radio waveband, e.g. AM or
FM .
The station last played in the selected waveband will be received.
Notice
To display information on the
currently active radio station: touch
the display.
Station search
Automatic station search
Briefly touch t or v screen buttons
to play the previous or next station in the station memory.
Manual station search Touch and hold t or v. Release
when the required frequency has
almost been reached.