USB VAUXHALL ASTRA J 2016 Infotainment system

6IntroductionIntroductionGeneral information.......................6
Theft-deterrent feature ...................7
Control elements overview ............8
Usage .......................................... 14General information
The Infotainment system provides
you with state-of-the-art in-car
infotainment.
The radio can easily be used by
registering a large number of FM, AM
and DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting)
radio stations with the 1...6 preset
buttons.
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 cable or via
Bluetooth.
The navigation system reliably guides you to your destination and, if desired,
automatically avoids traffic jams or
other traffic problems.
In addition, the Infotainment system is equipped with a phone application
that allows for comfortable and safe use of your mobile phone in the
vehicle.Optionally, the Infotainment system
can be operated using the instrument panel controls, the controls on thesteering wheel or the speech
recognition function.
The well-thought-out design of the
control elements and the clear
displays enable you to control the
system easily and intuitively.
Information on operation details and
news on software updates can be
obtained on our website.
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.

Introduction91;
Access Home Page ..............16
2 SRCE (Source)
Press to toggle through the
different audio sources
CD/MP3 player ...................... 29
USB ....................................... 31 AUX ....................................... 31
Bluetooth ............................... 31
AM ......................................... 23
FM ......................................... 23
DAB ....................................... 23
3 s
Radio: search backwards .....23
CD/MP3/WMA: skip track
backwards ............................. 30
External devices: skip
track backwards ....................334Station buttons 1...6
Short press: select station ....25
Long press: save station .......25
5 m
Press: switch on/off
Infotainment system ..............14
Turn: adjust volume ..............14
6 u
Radio: search forwards .........23
CD/MP3/WMA: skip track
forwards ................................ 30
External devices: skip
track forwards ....................... 33
7 AS 1/2
Short press: open
autostore list .......................... 24
Long press: save
autostore stations
automatically ......................... 24
8 FAV 1/2/3
Open favourites list ...............259 TP
Activate or deactivate
radio traffic service ................26
10 d
Eject CD ................................ 30
11 CONFIG
Open settings menu ..............20
12 r
CD/MP3/WMA: start/
pause playback .....................30
External devices: start/
pause playback .....................33
13 INFO
Radio: information on
current station
CD/MP3/WMA, external
devices: information on
current track
Navigation: information,
e.g. on current location

12Introduction1;
Access Home Page ..............16
2 SRCE (Source)
Press to toggle through the different audio sources
CD/MP3 player ...................... 29
USB ....................................... 31
AUX ....................................... 31
Bluetooth ............................... 31
AM ......................................... 23
FM ......................................... 23
DAB ....................................... 23
3 s
Radio: search backwards .....23
CD/MP3/WMA: skip track
backwards ............................. 30
External devices: skip
track backwards ....................334Station buttons 1...6
Long press: save station .......25
Short press: select station ....25
5 m
Press: switch on/off
Infotainment system ..............14
Turn: adjust volume ..............14
6 u
Radio: search forwards .........23
CD/MP3/WMA: skip track
forwards ................................ 30
External devices: skip
track forwards ....................... 33
7 AS 1/2
Short press: open
autostore list .......................... 24
Long press: save
autostore stations
automatically ......................... 24
8 FAV 1/2/3
Open favourites list ...............259 TP
Activate or deactivate
radio traffic service ................26
10 d
Eject CD ................................ 30
11 CONFIG
Open settings menu ..............20
12 INFO
Radio: information on
current station
CD/MP3/WMA, external
devices: information on
current track
13 Multifunction knob
Turn: mark menu options
or set alphanumeric values ..16
Press: select/activate the
marked option; confirm set
value; switch function on/
off; open audio menu ............16
14 CD slot .................................. 30

Introduction15Auto volume
When auto volume is activated
3 19, the volume is adapted
automatically to compensate for the
road and wind noise as you drive.
Mute
Press PHONE (if Phone portal is
available: press for a few seconds) to
mute the audio sources.
To cancel mute again: turn X or press
PHONE again (if Phone portal is
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
Audio players
Repeatedly press SRCE to toggle
between the AM, FM , CD , USB , AUX,
Bluetooth or DAB main menus.For detailed descriptions of:
● CD/MP3 player 3 29
● USB port 3 31
● AUX input 3 31
● Bluetooth audio 3 31
● AM radio 3 23
● FM radio 3 23
● DAB radio 3 27
Navigation
Press NAVI to display the map of the
navigation application.
Press the multifunction knob to open
a submenu with options for the input
of destinations and the structuring of
a route.
For a detailed description of the
navigation functions 3 36.
Phone
Press PHONE to display the phone
main menu with options for the input
or selection of numbers.
For a detailed description of the
mobile phone functions 3 62.Notice
Brief information on the audio
sources and the current navigation
session may be displayed via the
Quick Info application.

External devices31External devicesGeneral information.....................31
Playing audio ............................... 33
Displaying pictures ....................... 34
Using apps ................................... 35General information
Sockets for the connection of external
devices are located in the centre
console.
Notice
The sockets must always be kept
clean and dry.
AUX input
It is possible to connect e.g. an iPod,
Smartphone or another auxiliary
device with a 3.5 mm jack plug to the
AUX input. The Infotainment system
can play music files contained in
auxiliary devices.
When connected to the AUX input,
the audio signal of the auxiliary device
is transmitted via the speakers of the
Infotainment system.
The volume 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 the following cable:3-pole for audio source.
To disconnect the AUX device, select another function and then remove the
AUX device.
USB port An MP3 player, USB device, iPod or
Smartphone can be connected to the
USB port. The Infotainment system
can play music files or display
pictures contained in auxiliary
devices.
When connected to the USB port, the devices mentioned above can be
operated via the controls and menus
of the Infotainment system.
Notice
Not all MP3 players, USB drives,
iPod models or Smartphones are
supported by the Infotainment
system.
Connecting/disconnecting a device
Connect the device to the USB port.
For the iPod, use the appropriate
connection cable.

32External devicesNotice
If a non-readable USB device or
iPod is connected, a corresponding
error message will appear and the
Infotainment system will
automatically switch 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.
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. iPod or Smartphone.
Connecting a device
For a detailed description on the
Bluetooth connection 3 63.
File formats Audio files
Only devices formatted in the FAT32,
NTFS and HFS+ file systems are
supported.
Notice
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 .m4a.
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, .jpeg, .bmp, .png and .gif.The files must have a maximum size
of 2048 pixels in width and
2048 pixels in height (4MP).
Gracenote
The Gracenote database contains
information on media data currently
available on the market.
When connecting external devices,
the tracks or files are recognised by
the Gracenote function.
If the Gracenote normalisation
function is activated, spelling
mistakes in MP3 tag data are
automatically corrected. Due to this,
media search results may be
improved.
Press CONFIG and then select Radio
Settings .
Select Gracenote Options to display
the respective submenu.
Activate the Gracenote normalisation
function.

External devices33Playing audio
Starting playback If not connected, connect the device
3 31.
Press ; and then select USB, AUX
or Bluetooth .
Example: USB main menu
Function buttons
The media files on the USB and
Bluetooth devices may be operated
using the buttons on the instrument
panel.
Skipping to previous or next track
Press t or v once or several times
to skip to the previous or next track.
Fast forwarding or rewinding
Press and hold t or v to fast
forward or rewind the current track.
Pausing playback
Press r to pause playback.
Audio menus To display the respective audio
menu, press the multifunction knob.
Notice
Not all menu items are available in
all audio menus.Shuffle function
Press the multifunction knob to
display the USB or Bluetooth menu.
To play the tracks on the respective device in random order, activate
Shuffle .
To return to the normal playing order,
deactivate Shuffle.
Browsing
(only available in USB menus)
To search for a track within the
structure, select one of the menu
items, e.g. Folders, Play Lists or
Albums .
Browse through the structure until
you find the desired track.
Select the track to start playback.
Individual playlists
The system allows new playlists to be created via the Gracenote function.
Similar tracks are put together on a
list automatically generated by the
system.
Select the track around which you
wish to create a new playlist.

34External devicesSelect Play More Like This... in the
respective audio menu. A new playlist
is created and stored in the Play
Lists menu.
To delete a playlist generated by the
system, select Delete automatic
playlist . A list of all generated playlists
is displayed. Select the playlist you
wish to delete. The playlist is deleted.
Displaying pictures Viewing pictures
Connect a USB device 3 31.
Press ; and then select Pictures to
open the Picture Viewer USB menu.
A list of all pictures and picture folders
found on the USB device is displayed.
Browse through the pictures and
folders until you find the desired
picture and select it. The picture is
displayed.
Function buttons
Info button
Select Info at the bottom of the screen
to display information on the picture
stored on the USB device, e.g. a
name or number. The respective
information is displayed above the
picture.
Skipping to the previous or next
picture
Select < or > at the bottom of the
screen to display the previous or next picture.
Slide show
To start a slideshow of all pictures
stored in the respective picture folder,
select 6 at the bottom of the screen.
The slideshow is started.
When the slideshow is started, 6
changes to Q.
Select Q to pause the slideshow.
Rotating the picture
Select R at the bottom of the screen
to rotate the picture.
Picture menu To display the picture menu, select
Menu at the bottom of the screen.
Picture Viewer Main
Select Picture Viewer Main to display
a list of all picture folders, see above.
Slideshow Timer
To adjust the time sequence in which
one picture is shown during a slide
show, select Slideshow Timer . The
respective submenu is displayed. Select the desired option.

External devices35Shuffle Images
To display the pictures of a slide show
in random order, activate Shuffle
Images .
Using apps Connecting the smartphone
If not connected to the Infotainment
system, connect the smartphone:
● iPod/iPhone: connect the device
to the USB port 3 31.
● Android phone: establish a
Bluetooth connection 3 63.
Downloading the app Notice
Before an approved application can
be operated using the controls and
menus of the Infotainment system,
the respective app must be installed
on the smartphone.
Download the desired app to your
smartphone from the respective app
store.Starting the app
Press ; and then select the
respective smartphone app icon on
the home screen.
A connection to the application
installed on the smartphone is
established.
The main menu of the app is shown
on the display of the Infotainment
system.

74IndexAActivating AUX.............................. 33
Activating Bluetooth music ...........33
Activating CD player .....................30
Activating radio ............................. 23
Activating the Infotainment system 14
Activating the navigation system ..37
Activating the phone portal ...........65
Activating USB audio ....................33
Activating USB picture ..................34
Address book................................ 41
Apps ............................................. 35
Audio CUE volume .......................19
Audio files ..................................... 31
Autostore lists ............................... 24
Retrieving stations..................... 24
Storing stations ......................... 24
Auto volume.................................. 19
AUX .............................................. 31
B
BACK button ................................. 16
Balance......................................... 18
Basic operation ............................. 16
Bass.............................................. 18
Bluetooth connection ....................63
Bluetooth music ............................ 31
Bread crumbs ............................... 49C
Category list.................................. 23
CD player...................................... 29
Chime volume............................... 19
Control elements Infotainment system ....................8
Steering wheel ............................ 8
Control elements overview .............8
D DAB .............................................. 27
Date .............................................. 20
Destination input ..........................41
Digital audio broadcasting ............27
Display .......................................... 20
Displaying pictures .......................34
E Emergency call ............................. 64
EQ ................................................ 18
Equaliser....................................... 18
F
Factory defaults ............................ 20
Fader ............................................ 18
Favourite lists ............................... 25
Retrieving stations..................... 25
Storing stations ......................... 25
File formats ................................... 29