parking brake VAUXHALL ASTRA J 2018 Infotainment system

40External devicesExternal devicesGeneral information.....................40
Playing audio ............................... 41
Playing movies ............................. 42
Using smartphone applications ...43
Using apps ................................... 43General information
A USB port for the connection of
external devices is located in the
centre console behind the parking brake or underneath the armrest.
Two USB ports for charging devices
only are located at the rear of the
centre console.
Notice
The USB port must always be kept
clean and dry.
USB port
An MP3 player, USB device or
smartphone can be connected to the
USB port.
The Infotainment system can play
music files and movies contained in
these 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 auxiliary devices are
supported by the Infotainment
system. Check the compatibility list
on our website.Connecting/disconnecting a device
Connect the USB device to the USB
port.
Notice
If a non-readable USB device is
connected, a corresponding error
message appears and the
Infotainment system automatically
switches to the previous function.
To disconnect the USB device, 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
Devices 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 these devices.

42External devicesAlternatively, move the slider on the
time bar (only available for USB).
Browse function
To display the browse screen, you
may optionally:
● Touch the screen.
● Select BROWSE in the
interaction selector bar.
● Turn MENU.
Select PLAYLISTS , ARTISTS ,
ALBUMS , SONGS , GENRES or
MORE . MORE comprises the
additional categories: Folder View,
Podcasts , Audiobooks , Videos and
Composers .
Browse through the categories until
you find the desired track. Select the
track to start playback.
Playback order
If Shuffle is activated, the tracks on
the active device are played in
random order.
Notice
In USB playback, the shuffle
function is dependent on the filter
mode selected for song playback,
e.g. album, artist, genre.
To display the respective audio
menu, select MENU in the interaction
selector bar.
Set Shuffle - On or Shuffle - Off .
Playing movies
Starting video playback Connect the device 3 40.
Repeatedly select MEDIA in the
interaction selector bar or press
MEDIA to activate the desired media
source.Select BROWSE and then MORE.
Select Videos and then the desired
movie file. Video playback is started.
Notice
Videos may only be played if the
parking brake is applied.
Function buttons
Pausing playback
Select = to pause playback.
Select l to resume playback.
Skipping to previous or next file
Select t or v to play the previous
or next movie file.

110External devicesExternal devicesGeneral information...................110
Playing audio ............................. 112
Displaying pictures ..................... 113
Playing movies ........................... 114
Using smartphone applications . 115General information
A USB port for the connection of
external devices is located in the
centre console behind the parking brake or underneath the armrest.
Two USB ports for charging devices
only are located at the rear of the
centre console.
Notice
The USB port must always be kept
clean and dry.
USB port
An MP3 player, USB drive, SD card
(via USB connector/adapter) or
smartphone can be connected to the
USB port.
Up to two USB devices can be
connected to the Infotainment system at a time.
Notice
For the connection of two USB
devices, an external USB hub is required.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.
Notice
Not all auxiliary devices 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 is
connected, a corresponding error
message appears and the
Infotainment system automatically
switches to the previous function.

External devices147External devicesGeneral information...................147
Playing audio ............................. 148General information
A USB port for the connection of
external devices is located in the
centre console behind the parking brake or underneath the armrest.
Two USB ports for charging devices
only are located at the rear of the
centre console.
Notice
The USB port must always be kept
clean and dry.
USB port
An MP3 player, USB drive 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.
Notice
Not all auxiliary devices are
supported by the Infotainment
system.
The Infotainment system can play
music files contained in USB storage
devices.Connecting/disconnecting a device
Connect the USB device to the USB
port.
Notice
If a non-readable USB device is
connected, a corresponding error
message appears and the
Infotainment system automatically
switches to the previous function.
To disconnect the USB device, 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.
MTP device settings
For devices connected via MTP,
additional settings can be adjusted in
the settings menu.
In an active audio source, press
MENU , scroll through the list and
select Settings . Select Phone
Connection (MTP Only) .