USB VAUXHALL ASTRA J 2016 Infotainment system

Introduction137Usage
Control elements
The Infotainment system is operated
via function buttons, a multifunction
knob and menus that are shown on
the display.
Inputs are made optionally via: ● the control panel on the Infotainment system 3 134
● audio controls on the steering wheel 3 134
Switching the Infotainment
system on or off
Press X briefly. After switching on,
the last selected Infotainment source becomes active.
Press X again to turn the system off.
Automatic switch-off
If the Infotainment system is switched
on pressing X while the ignition is
turned off, it will switch off again automatically 10 minutes after the last user input.Setting the volume
Turn m. The current setting is shown
on the display.
When the Infotainment system is
switched on, the last selected volume is set, provided this setting is lower
than the maximum start-up volume
(see below).
The following inputs can be made
separately:
● the maximum start-up volume 3 141
● the volume of traffic announcements 3 141
Speed compensated volume
When speed compensated volume is
activated 3 141, the volume is
adapted automatically to make up for
the road and wind noises as you
drive.
Mute function
Press PHONE (if Phone portal
available: press for a few seconds) to mute the audio sources.To cancel the mute function: turn m or
press PHONE (if Phone portal
available: press for a few seconds).
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
Radio
Press RADIO to open the radio main
menu or to change between the
different wavebands.
Press the multifunction knob to open
the waveband menus with options for the station selection.
For a detailed description of the radio functions 3 142.
Audio players
Press CD or AUX once or several
times to open the USB, iPod or AUX main menu (if available) or to switch
between these menus.

138IntroductionPress the multifunction knob to open
the relevant menus with options for
the track selection.
For a detailed description of CD
player functions 3 151, AUX
functions 3 154, USB port functions
3 155 and Bluetooth music functions
3 158.
Phone
Press PHONE briefly to open the
telephone menu.
Press the multifunction knob to open
the phone menu with options for the
input and selection of numbers.
For a detailed description of the
Phone portal 3 160.
System settings Adjusting the language
The menu texts on the Infotainment
system's display can be displayed in
various languages.
Press CONFIG to open the Settings
menu.
Select Languages in the Settings
menu to display the respective menu.Choose the desired language for the
menu texts.
Notice
For a detailed description of menu
operation 3 138.
Time and date settings
For a detailed description, refer to
your Owner's manual.
Basic operation
Multifunction knob The multifunction knob is the central
control element for the menus.
Turn the multifunction knob: ● to mark a menu option
● to set a numeric value
Press the multifunction knob: ● to select or activate the marked option
● to confirm a set value ● to switch a system function on/offBACK button
Press BACK briefly:
● to exit a menu
● to return from a submenu to the next higher menu level
● to delete the last character in a character sequence
Press and hold BACK for a few
seconds to delete the entire entry.
Examples of menu operation
Selecting an option

USB port155USB portGeneral information...................155
Playing saved audio files ...........156General information
In the centre console below the
climate controls there is a USB socket for the connection of external audio
data sources.
Notice
The socket must always be kept
clean and dry.
An MP3 player, USB drive, SD card
(via USB connector/adapter), or iPod
can be connected to the USB port.
When connected to the USB port,
various functions of the above
devices can be operated via the
controls and menus of the
Infotainment system.
Notice
Not all MP3 player, USB drive, SD card or iPod models are supported
by the Infotainment system.
Important information
● The external devices connected to the USB port must comply with
the USB Mass Storage Class
specification (USB MSC).● Devices connected via USB are supported according to USB
Specification V 2.0. Maximum
supported speed: 12 Mbit/s.
● Only devices with a FAT16/ FAT32 file system are supported.
● Hard disk drives (HDD) are not supported.
● USB hubs are not supported.
● The following file formats can be used:
ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2
(Romeo, Joliet).
MP3 and WMA files written in another format than listed above
may not play correctly, and their
file names and folder names may
not be displayed correctly.
● The following restrictions apply to
the files stored on the external
device:
Bit rate: 8 kbit/s - 320 kbit/s.
Sampling frequency: 48 kHz,
44.1 kHz, 32 kHz (for MPEG-1)

156USB portand 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16kHz
(for MPEG-2).
● The following restrictions apply to
the data stored on external
devices connected to the USB
port:
Number of tracks: max. 999.
Number of tracks per folder level: max. 512.
Folder structure depth: max.
10 levels.
WMA files with Digital Rights
Management (DRM) from online
music shops cannot be played.
WMA files can only be played
safely, if they were created with
Windows Media Player
version 9 or later.
Applicable playlist
extensions: .m3u, .pls, .wpl.
Playlist entries must be in the
form of relative paths.
The system attribute for folders/
files that contain audio data must not be set.Playing saved audio files
Press AUX once or several times to
activate the MP3 or iPod mode.
Playback of the audio data stored on
the device is started automatically.
Using the device-specific menu
Press the multifunction knob to open
the menu of the device currently
connected.
Shuffle songs
To play all tracks in a random order:
set this function to On.
Notice
If this function is activated, 2 is
shown in the respective main menu.
Repeat
To repeatedly listen to a track: set this function to On.
Notice
If this function is activated, 1 is
shown in the respective main menu.

USB port157Folders
To select a track from a folder: select
Folders . A list of the folders stored on
the device is displayed.
Select one of the folders and then
select the desired track.
Notice
This menu item is not available, if an iPod is connected.
Search...
To open a menu for track search and
selection: select Search....
Select one of the categories and then
select the desired track.
Removing the device
To safely remove the device, select
Remove USB or Eject iPod and then
disconnect the device.

168IndexAActivating Bluetooth music .........158
Activating CD player ...................152
Activating the AUX function ........154
Activating the handsfree Phone mode ....................................... 163
Activating the radio .....................142
Activating the USB function ........156
Autostore lists ............................. 143
Retrieving stations................... 143
Storing stations .......................143
Auto volume control ....................141
AUX input Activating................................. 154
Adjusting the volume ...............154
General information ................154
Operation ................................ 154
B Basic operation ........................... 138
Blocking out traffic announcements ......................147
Bluetooth Bluetooth connection ..............161
Bluetooth music....................... 158
Phone ...................................... 163
Bluetooth connection ..................161
Bluetooth music Activating................................. 158General information ................158Operation................................ 158
Prerequisites ........................... 158
C Call Functions during a call ............163
Incoming call ........................... 163
Initiating a phone call ..............163
Ring tone ................................. 163
Call lists ...................................... 163
Category list................................ 144
CD menu .................................... 152
CD player Activating................................. 152
CD menu ................................. 152
General information ................151
Inserting a CD ......................... 152
Removing a CD .......................152
Starting CD playback ..............152
Usage ...................................... 152
Control elements Infotainment system ................134
Phone ...................................... 160
Steering wheel ........................ 134
Control elements overview .........134
D DAB ............................................ 148
Date settings............................... 137
Digital audio broadcasting ..........148
Dynamic audio adaption .............148

169EEmergency call ........................... 163
F
Favourite lists ..................... 143, 144
Retrieving stations................... 143
Storing stations .......................143
G General information ...151, 154,
155, 158, 160
AUX input ................................ 154
Bluetooth music....................... 158
CD player ................................ 151
Infotainment system ................132
Phone ...................................... 160
USB port.................................. 155
I
Infotainment control panel ..........134
L
Language settings ......................137
M
Maximum start-up volume ..........141
Menu operation .......................... 138
Mobile phones and CB radio equipment .............................. 166
Multifunction knob....................... 138 Mute............................................ 137O
Operation ............................ 158, 163
AUX input ................................ 154
Bluetooth music....................... 158
CD player ................................ 152
Menu ....................................... 138
Phone ...................................... 163
Radio ....................................... 142
USB port.................................. 156
P Phone Activating................................. 163
Bluetooth ................................. 160
Bluetooth connection ..............161
Call lists ................................... 163
Control elements .....................160
Dialling a number ....................163
Emergency calls ......................163
Functions during a call ............163
General information ................160
Important information ..............160
Incoming call ........................... 163
Phone book ............................. 163
Prerequisites ........................... 163
Redialling a phone number .....163
Selecting the ring tone ............163
Phone book ................................ 163
Playing saved audio files ............156R
Radio Activating................................. 142Autostore lists.......................... 143
Band selection ........................ 148
Category list ............................ 144
Configuring DAB .....................148
Configuring RDS .....................147
DAB announcements ..............144
Digital audio broadcasting
(DAB) ...................................... 148
Dynamic audio adaption .........148
Favourite lists ..................143, 144
Radio data system (RDS) .......147
Radio traffic service................. 147
Regionalisation ....................... 147
Retrieving stations................... 143
Selecting the waveband ..........142
Station lists .............................. 144
Station search ......................... 142
Station tuning .......................... 142
Storing stations .......................143
Traffic announcements ...........147
Updating station lists ...............144
Usage ...................................... 142
Waveband menus ...................144
Radio data system (RDS) ..........147
Radio traffic service ....................147
RDS ............................................ 147
Redial function ............................ 163

170Regionalisation........................... 147
Retrieving stations ......................143
Ring tone Ring tone volume ....................141
Selecting the ring tone ............163
S
Selecting the waveband .............142
Starting CD playback ..................152
Station lists ................................. 144
Station search............................. 142
Steering wheel audio controls ....134
Storing stations ........................... 143
Switching the Infotainment system on ................................ 137
Switching the radio on ................142
System settings Language ................................ 137
Restore factory settings ..........137
Time and date ......................... 137
Vehicle settings .......................137
T
TA volume .................................. 141
Theft-deterrent feature ..............133
Time settings .............................. 137
Tone settings .............................. 140
Traffic announcements ...............147U
Updating station lists ..................144
Usage ................. 137, 142, 152, 154
AUX input ................................ 154
Bluetooth music....................... 158 CD player ................................ 152
Menu ....................................... 138
Phone ...................................... 163
Radio ....................................... 142
USB port.................................. 156
USB menu .................................. 156
USB port Activation................................. 156
Connecting the USB device ....155
General information ................155
Important information ..............155
Operation ................................ 156
Removing the USB device ......156
USB menu ............................... 156
V Volume Auto volume control ................141
Maximum start-up volume .......141
Mute function........................... 137
Ring tone volume ....................141
Setting the volume ..................137
Speed compensated volume ..141TA volume ............................... 141
Volume limitation at high
temperatures ........................... 137
Volume settings .......................... 141
W
Waveband menus....................... 144

172FlexDockFlexDockGeneral information...................172
Usage ........................................ 172General information
FlexDock consists of a built-in base plate and different types of cradleswhich can be attached to the base
plate. By inserting an iPhone or a
different smartphone to the cradle,
the smartphone can be controlled via
the Infotainment system, steering
wheel control or touch screen.
Detailed cradle usage information
can be found in the cradle manual supplied with each cradle.9 Warning
Devices attached to the FlexDock
must be used in a way that driver
distraction is avoided and the
vehicle can be driven safely at all times.
You must always comply with the
respective laws and regulations of the country in which you find
yourself at present. These laws
may differ from the information in this manual. If in doubt, stop your
vehicle and operate devices while
the vehicle is stationary.
Notice
Do not operate a further audio
source via the USB socket at the
same time due to superimpositions
of both audio sources.Caution
To avoid theft, do not leave the mobile phone in the FlexDock
when leaving the vehicle.
Usage
Attaching the cradle to the base
plate

FlexDock1731. Remove the cover from the baseplate.
2. Push the cradle in the base plate and fold down.
Connecting the smartphone to the Infotainment system
Universal smartphone
Connect the smartphone to the cradle
by using the connecting cable.
iPhone
The iPhone is connected
automatically when it is inserted into
the cradle.
Depending on the status of the
software and hardware equipment,
the functionality of the iPhone can be restricted.
Operating the smartphone
When the smartphone is connected
via FlexDock, it has the same
functionality as if it is connected via
the USB socket. See the
corresponding instructions in this
manual for detailed information.To use the phone function or the
Bluetooth Music function, a Bluetooth
connection must be established. See
the corresponding instructions in this manual and the operating instructions for the smartphone for detailed
information.
Removing the cradle from the
base plate
1. Push the release button and remove the cradle.
2.Attach the cover to the base plate.