USB VAUXHALL ASTRA J 2016.25 Infotainment system
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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.
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106External devicesNotice
Not all MP3 players, USB drives,
iPod models or smartphones are
supported by the Infotainment
system. Check the compatibility list
on our website.
Connecting/disconnecting a device
Connect one of the devices
mentioned above to the USB port. If
required, use the appropriate
connection cable. The music function
starts automatically.
Notice
If a non-readable USB device or
iPod is connected, a corresponding
error message appears and the
Infotainment system automatically
switches to the previous function.
To disconnect the USB device or
iPod, select another function and then remove the USB storage device.Caution
Avoid disconnecting the device
during playback. This may
damage the device or the
Infotainment system.
USB Auto Launch
By default, the USB audio menu is displayed automatically as soon as a
USB device is connected.
If desired, this function can be
deactivated.
Press ; and then select Settings to
open the settings menu.
Select Radio, scroll to USB Auto
Launch and touch the screen button
next to the function.
To reactivate the function, touch the
screen button again.
Bluetooth Bluetooth enabled audio sources
(e.g. music mobile phones, MP3
players featuring Bluetooth, etc.),
which support the Bluetooth music
profiles A2DP and AVRCP can be
connected wirelessly to the
Infotainment system.
The Infotainment system can play
music files contained in Bluetooth
devices e.g. smartphones or iPod/
iPhone products.Connecting a device
For a detailed description on how to
establish a Bluetooth connection
3 114.
File formats and folders
The maximum capacity of a device
supported by the Infotainment system amounts to 2500 music files,
2500 picture files, 250 movie files,
2500 folders and 10 stages of folder
structure. Only devices formatted in
the FAT16/FAT32 file system are
supported.
If there are images included in the audio metadata, these images are
displayed on the screen.
Notice
Some files may not be played
properly. This may 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 Infotainment system can play the following audio, picture and movie
files stored on external devices.
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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.
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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.
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External devices109Function buttonsFull screen mode
Select x to display the picture in full
screen mode. Touch the screen to
exit full screen mode.
Viewing the next or previous picture
Touch j or swipe to the left to view the
next picture
Touch i or swipe to the right to view
the previous picture.
Rotating a picture
Select v to rotate the picture.
Zoom in on a picture
Touch w once or several times to
zoom in on a picture or to return to its original size.
Viewing a slide show
Select t to view the pictures stored
on the USB device in a slide show.
Touch the screen to end the slide
show.Picture menu
Select Menu in the bottom line of the
screen to display the Picture Menu.
Slide show time
Select Slide Show Time to display a
list of possible time sequences.
Activate the desired time sequence in which one picture is supposed to be
displayed in a slide show.
Clock and temperature display
If you want the time and temperature
to be displayed in full screen mode,
activate Clock. Temp. Display .
Display settings
Select Display Settings to open a
submenu for the adjustment of
brightness and contrast.
Touch + or - to adjust the settings.
Playing movies
You can view movies from a USB
device connected to the USB port.
Notice
For your safety, the movie function is
not available while driving.
Activating the movie 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 m to open the movie main
menu and then select the desired folder and/or movie.
The movie is shown.
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External devices111iPhone: There is no additional app
required to use Apple CarPlay. Check
on the manufacturer's website
whether Apple CarPlay is available
with your smartphone.
Activating phone projection in the
settings menu
Press ; to display the Home screen
and then select SETTINGS.
Scroll through the list to
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto .
Make sure, the respective application is activated.
Notice
If phone projection is deactivated,
you can use the USB port only for
charging your mobile device.
Connecting the mobile phone
Connect the smartphone to the USB
port 3 105.
Notice
The application may be launched
automatically upon connection, if
USB Auto Launch 3 105 is activated
in the settings menu.Starting phone projection
To start the phone projection function,
press ; and then select
PROJECTION .
Notice
If the application is recognised by
the Infotainment system, the
application icon may change to
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto .
To start the function, you can
alternatively press and hold ; for a
few seconds.
The phone projection screen
displayed depends on your
smartphone and software version.
Returning to the Infotainment
screen
Press ;.
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112Speech recognitionSpeech recognitionGeneral information...................112
Usage ........................................ 112General information
The voice pass-thru application of the Infotainment system allows access tothe speech recognition commands on
your smartphone. See your
smartphone manufacturer's user
guide to find out whether your
smartphone supports this feature.
In order to use the voice pass-thru
application, the smartphone must be
connected to the Infotainment system
via USB cable 3 105 or via Bluetooth
3 114.
Usage
Activating speech recognition Press and hold g on the control panel
or 7w on the steering wheel to start a
speech recognition session. A voice
command message is displayed on
the screen.
As soon as a beep is heard, you can
say a command. For information on
the commands supported, see the
operating instructions for your
smartphone.Adjusting the volume of voice
prompts
Turn m on the control panel or press
+ / - on the right side of the steering
wheel to increase or decrease the volume of voice prompts.
Deactivating speech recognition
Press xn on the steering wheel.
The voice command message
disappears, the speech recognition
session is ended.
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114Phoneinterference is caused by the
mobile phone or if dangerous
situations can occur.
Bluetooth
The Phone portal is certified by the
Bluetooth Special Interest Group
(SIG).
You can find further information about the specification on the Internet at
http://www.bluetooth.com
Bluetooth connection Bluetooth is a radio standard for the
wireless connection of e.g. mobile
phones, smartphones, iPod/iPhone
models, or other devices.
Via the Bluetooth menu, pairing (PIN
code exchange between Bluetooth device and Infotainment system) and
connecting of the Bluetooth devices
to the Infotainment system are carried out.
Bluetooth menu Press ; and then select SETTINGS.
Select Bluetooth to display the
Bluetooth menu.
Pairing a device
Important information ● Up to five devices can be paired to the system.
● Only one paired device can be connected to the Infotainment
system at a time.
● Pairing normally only needs to be
carried out once, unless the
device is deleted from the list of
paired devices. If the device has
been connected previously, the
Infotainment system establishes
the connection automatically.
● Bluetooth operation considerably
drains the device's battery.
Therefore, connect the device to
the USB port for charging.
Pairing a new device 1. Activate the Bluetooth function of the Bluetooth device. For furtherinformation, see the user guide of
the Bluetooth device.
2. Press ; and then select
SETTINGS on the Info-Display.
Select Bluetooth and then Device
Management to display the
respective menu.
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Phone119Contacts settings
The contacts list can be sorted by last name or first name.
Press ; and then select SETTINGS
to display the respective menu.
Select Bluetooth and then Sort
Order . Activate the desired option.
Using the call history
All incoming, outgoing, or missed
calls are registered.
Press ; and then select PHONE.
Select Call History in the phone main
menu.
Select q for outgoing calls, r for
missed calls, s for incoming calls
and p for all calls. The respective call
list is displayed.
Select the desired entry to initiate a
call.
Redialling a number
The last dialled phone number can be
redialled.
Press 7w on the steering wheel to
open the phone menu. Press 7w
again to redial the last number called.
Using speed dial numbers
Speed dial numbers that are stored
on the mobile phone can also be
dialled using the keypad of the phone main menu.
Press ; and then select PHONE.
Touch and hold the respective digit on the keypad to initiate the call.
Incoming phone call
Taking a call
If an audio mode, e.g. the radio or
USB mode, is active at the moment a call comes in, the audio source is
muted and stays muted until the call
ends.
A message with the caller's phone
number or name (if available) is
displayed.
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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