AUX VAUXHALL ASTRA J 2016.25 Infotainment system

External devices105External devicesGeneral information...................105
Playing audio ............................. 107
Displaying pictures ..................... 108
Playing movies ........................... 109
Using smartphone applications . 110General information
An AUX and USB socket for the
connection of external devices is located in the centre console.
Two USB ports for charging devices
only are located in the back of the
centre console.
Notice
The sockets must always be kept
clean and dry.
AUX input
It is possible to connect e.g. an iPod
or another auxiliary device with a
3.5 mm jack plug to the AUX input.
When connected to the AUX input,
the audio and/or video signal of the auxiliary device is transmitted via the
speakers of the Infotainment system.
The volume and the tone settings can
be adjusted via the Infotainment
system. All other control functions
must be operated via the auxiliary device.Connecting a device
To connect the auxiliary device to the AUX input socket of the Infotainment
system, use a 3-pole connector for
audio and a 4-pole connector for
movie sources.
Connect the AUX device to the AUX
port.
USB port
An MP3 player, USB drive, SD card
(via USB connector/adapter), iPod or
smartphone can be connected to the
USB port.
Up to two USB devices can be
connected to the Infotainment system at a time.
The Infotainment system can play
audio files, show picture files or play
movie files contained in USB storage
devices.
When connected to the USB port,
various functions of the devices
mentioned above can be operated via
the controls and menus of the
Infotainment system.

External devices107Audio files
The playable audio file formats
are .mp3, .wma, .ogg and .wav.
When playing a file with ID3 tag
information, the Infotainment system
can display information, e.g. on the
track title and artist.
Picture files
The displayable picture file formats are .jpg, .bmp, .png and .gif.
.jpg files must have a size of 64 to
5000 pixels in width and 64 to
5000 pixels in height.
.bmp, .png and .gif files must have a
size of 64 to 1024 pixels in width and
64 to 1024 pixels in height.
Movie files
The playable movie file formats
are .avi, .mpg, .mp4, .divx, .xvid
and .wmv.
The resolution of the files must be
within a range of 720 pixels in width
and 576 pixels in height. The frame
rate must be less that 30 fps.
Usable codecs are divx, xvid,
mpeg-1, mpeg-4 (mpg4, mp42,
mp43) and wmv9 (wmv3).The playable audio formats
are .mp3, .ac3, .aac and .wma.
The displayable subtitle format
is .smi.
Playing audio Activating the music function
If the device is not yet connected to
the Infotainment system, connect the
device 3 105.
Usually, the respective audio main menu is displayed automatically.
If playback is not started
automatically e.g. if USB Auto
Launch is deactivated 3 105 , take the
following steps:
Press ; and then select AUDIO to
open the audio main menu last
selected.
Select Source in the interaction
selector bar and then select the
desired audio source to open the
respective audio main menu.
Playback of the audio tracks starts automatically.
Function buttons
Notice
During AUX playback, the function
buttons are not available.
Interrupting and resuming playback
Touch = to interrupt playback. The
screen button changes to l.
Touch l to resume playback.
Playing the next or previous track
Touch v to play the next track.
Touch t within the first 2 seconds of
the track playing to return to the
previous track.

108External devicesReturning to the beginning of the
current track
Touch t after 2 seconds of the track
playing.
Fast forwarding and rewinding
Touch and hold t or v. Release to
return to normal playback mode.
Alternatively, you can move the slider showing the current track position to
the left or right.
Playing tracks randomly
Touch n to play the tracks in random
order. The screen button changes to o .
Touch o again to deactivate the
shuffle function and go back to the
normal playback mode.
Browse Music function Notice
The browse function is not available
for AUX sources and, depending on
the device, it may only be partially
available for Bluetooth sources.
To display the browse screen, touch
the screen. Alternatively, select
Menu in the bottom line of the audiomain screen to display the respective
audio menu and then select Browse
Music .
Different categories, in which the
tracks are sorted, are displayed, e.g.
Playlists , Artists , or Albums .
Select the desired category,
subcategory (if available) and then
choose a track.
Select the track to start playback.
Displaying pictures
You can view pictures from a USB
device.
Notice
For your safety, some features are
disabled while your vehicle is in
motion.
Activating the picture function
If the device is not yet connected to
the Infotainment system, connect the
device 3 105.
Press ; and then select GALLERY
to open the media main menu.
Touch l to open the picture main
menu to display a list of items stored
on the USB device. Select the desired
picture.

122IndexAActivating AUX audio ..................107
Activating Bluetooth music .........107
Activating iPod audio ..................107
Activating phone .........................117
Activating phone projection ........110
Activating radio ............................. 99
Activating USB audio ..................107
Activating USB movie .................109
Activating USB picture ................108
Audio files ................................... 105
Auto volume.................................. 96
AUX AUX audio menu .....................107
Connecting device ..................105
General information ................105
B Basic operation ............................. 93
Bluetooth Bluetooth connection ..............114
Bluetooth music menu ............107
Connecting device ..................105
General information ................105
Pairing ..................................... 114
Phone ...................................... 117
Bluetooth connection ..................114C
Call Functions during a call ............117
Incoming call ........................... 117
Initiating a phone call ..............117
Ring tone ................................. 117
Call history .................................. 117
Control elements Infotainment system ..................88
Steering wheel .......................... 88
Control elements overview ...........88
D DAB ............................................ 103
Digital audio broadcasting ..........103
Displaying pictures .....................108
Display settings ..................108, 109
E Emergency call ........................... 116
F Favourite lists ............................. 101
Retrieving stations................... 101
Storing stations .......................101
File formats Audio files................................ 105
Movie files ............................... 105
Picture files.............................. 105

123GGeneral information ....105, 112, 113
AUX ......................................... 105
Bluetooth ................................. 105
DAB ......................................... 103
Infotainment system ..................86
Phone ...................................... 113
Smartphone applications ........105
USB ......................................... 105
H Home menu .................................. 93
I
Infotainment control panel ............88
Intellitext ..................................... 103
iPod ............................................ 105
Connecting device ..................105
iPod audio menu .....................107
M
Maximum startup volume .............96
Menu operation............................. 93
Mobile phones and CB radio equipment .............................. 121
Movie files................................... 105
Mute.............................................. 91
O Operation .................................... 117
External devices ......................105Menu......................................... 93
Phone ...................................... 117
Radio ......................................... 99
P Pairing ........................................ 114
Phone Bluetooth ................................. 113
Bluetooth connection ..............114
Call history .............................. 117
Emergency calls ......................116
Entering a number ..................117
Functions during a call ............117
General information ................113
Incoming call ........................... 117
Phone book ............................. 117
Phone main menu ...................117
Selecting the ring tone ............117
Speed dial number ..................117
Phone book ................................ 117
Phone projection ........................110
Picture files ................................. 105
Playing audio .............................. 107
Playing movies ........................... 109
R Radio Activating................................... 99
Configuring DAB .....................103
Configuring RDS .....................102
DAB announcements ..............103Digital audio broadcasting
(DAB) ...................................... 103
Favourite lists .......................... 101
Intellitext .................................. 103
Radio data system (RDS) .......102
Regional .................................. 102
Regionalisation ....................... 102
Retrieving stations................... 101
Selecting the waveband ............99
Station search ........................... 99
Station tuning ............................ 99
Storing stations .......................101
Usage ........................................ 99
Radio data system (RDS) ..........102
RDS ............................................ 102
Regional ..................................... 102
Regionalisation ........................... 102
Retrieving stations ......................101
Ring tone Changing the ring tone ............117
Ring tone volume ......................96
S Smartphone ................................ 105
Phone projection .....................110
Speech recognition .....................112
Speed dial numbers ...................117
Station search............................... 99
Steering wheel audio controls ......88
Storing stations ........................... 101

124Switching the Infotainmentsystem on .................................. 91
System settings ............................ 97
T
Theft-deterrent feature ................. 87
Tone settings ................................ 95
Touch beep volume ......................96
TP volume .................................... 96
U Usage ............................. 91, 99, 112
AUX ......................................... 105
Bluetooth ................................. 105
iPod ......................................... 105
Menu ......................................... 93
Phone ...................................... 117
Radio ......................................... 99
USB ......................................... 105
USB Connecting device ..................105
General information ................105
USB audio menu .....................107
USB movie menu ....................109
USB picture menu ...................108
Using smartphone applications ..110V
Voice recognition ........................112
Volume Auto volume .............................. 96
Maximum startup volume ..........96
Mute function............................. 91
Ring tone volume ......................96
Setting the volume ....................91
Speed compensated volume ....96
Touch beep volume ..................96
TP volume ................................. 96
Volume limitation at high
temperatures ............................. 91
Volume settings ............................ 96
W
Waveband selection .....................99

126IntroductionIntroductionGeneral information...................126
Theft-deterrent feature ...............127
Control elements overview ........128
Usage ........................................ 130General information
The Infotainment system provides
you with state-of-the-art in-car
infotainment.
Using the FM, AM or DAB radio
functions, you can register a large
number of stations on different
favourites pages.
You can connect external data
storage devices, e.g. iPod, USB
devices, or other auxiliary devices to
the Infotainment system as further
audio sources; either via a cable or
via Bluetooth.
The digital sound processor provides
you with several preset equaliser
modes for sound optimisation.
In addition, the Infotainment system is equipped with a Phone portal that
allows comfortable and safe use of
your mobile phone in the vehicle.
Optionally, the Infotainment system
can be operated using the control
panel or the controls on the steering
wheel, or - if provided by your mobile
phone - via speech recognition.Notice
This manual describes all options
and features available for the
various Infotainment systems.
Certain descriptions, including those
for display and menu functions, may not apply to your vehicle due to
model variant, country
specifications, special equipment or
accessories.
Important information on
operation and traffic safety9 Warning
Drive safely at all times when
using the Infotainment system.
If in doubt, stop the vehicle before operating the Infotainment
system.

External devices141External devicesGeneral information...................141
Playing audio ............................. 143General information
An AUX and USB socket for the
connection of external devices is located in the centre console.
Two USB ports for charging devices
only are located in the back of the
centre console.
Notice
The sockets must always be kept
clean and dry.
AUX input
It is possible to connect e.g. an iPod,
a smartphone or another auxiliary
device to the AUX input.
When connected to the AUX input, the audio signal of the auxiliary device
is transmitted via the speakers of the
Infotainment system.
The volume and the tone settings can be adjusted via the Infotainment
system. All other control functions
must be operated via the auxiliary device.
The Infotainment system can play music files contained in auxiliary
devices, e.g. iPod or smartphone.Connecting/disconnecting a device
To connect the auxiliary device to the
AUX input socket of the Infotainment
system, use the following cable:
3-pole for audio source.
To disconnect the AUX device, select
another function and then remove the AUX device.Caution
Avoid disconnecting the device
during playback. This may
damage the device or the
Infotainment system.
USB port
An MP3 player, USB drive, iPod or
smartphone can be connected to the
USB port.
When connected to the USB port, the devices mentioned above can be
operated via the controls and menus
of the Infotainment system.

External devices143Notice
Some files may not be played
properly. This might be due to a
different recording format or the
condition of the file.
Files from online shops to which
Digital Rights Management (DRM)
has been applied cannot be played.
The playable audio file formats
are .mp3, .wma, .aac and .aif.
When playing a file with ID3 tag
information, the Infotainment system
can display information, e.g. on the
track title and artist.
Playing audio Starting playback
Connect the device 3 141.
Repeatedly press MEDIA to activate
the desired media source.
Example: USB source.
Notice
The following operation functions
are not available for AUX devices.
Function buttons
Skipping to previous or next file
Press t or v to play the previous
or next track.
If t is pressed within the first five
seconds of the song playing, the
system skips to the beginning of the
current track.
Fast forwarding or rewinding
Press and hold t or v to rewind or
fast forward.
Playback order
Press MENU in the respective audio
source and scroll through the list to
Shuffle Songs .
To play the songs on the device in
random order, set Shuffle Songs to
On .
To play the songs in normal order, set
Shuffle Songs to Off.
Browsing for a song
Depending on the device, you may
browse for songs in categories and
subcategories or a folder structure.
Notice
For this function to be available, the
indexing process must be
completed.
Categories
To browse for a song, press MENU in
the respective audio source and then select Browse .
Navigate through the browse
structure and select the desired track.
Folders
To browse a song, press MENU and
then select Folder View . The folder
structure on the respective device is displayed.
Navigate through the folder structure and select the desired track.

152IndexAActivating AUX............................ 143
Activating Bluetooth music .........143
Activating radio ........................... 136
Activating the Infotainment system ..................................... 130
Activating the phone portal .........148
Activating USB............................ 143
Audio files ................................... 141
Auto Set ...................................... 133
Auto volume control ....................133
AUX ............................................ 141
B BACK button ............................... 132
Basic operation ........................... 132
Control panel ........................... 132
Bluetooth connection ..................146
Bluetooth music .......................... 141
C Category list................................ 136
Control elements Infotainment system ................128
Steering wheel ........................ 128
Control elements overview .........128
D
DAB ............................................ 138
DAB linking ................................. 138
Digital audio broadcasting ..........138E
Emergency call ........................... 147
F Favourite lists ............................. 137
Retrieving stations................... 137
Storing stations .......................137
File formats Audio files................................ 141
Frequency list ............................. 136
G
General information ....141, 144, 145
AUX ......................................... 141
Bluetooth music....................... 141
Infotainment system ................126
Phone ...................................... 145
Radio ....................................... 136
USB ......................................... 141
I
Infotainment control panel ..........128
Intellitext ..................................... 138
L
Language ................................... 133
L-Band ........................................ 138
M
Maximum startup volume ...........133
MENU knob ................................ 132
Menu operation .......................... 132