VAUXHALL ASTRA J GTC 2018.5 Infotainment system

CD Player131CD PlayerGeneral information...................131
Usage ........................................ 132General information
The Infotainment system's CD player
can play audio CDs and MP3/
WMA CDs.
Important informationCaution
Under no circumstances place
single-CDs with a diameter of
8 cm or shaped CDs in the audio
player.
You must not put any stickers on
CDs. These discs can get jammed in the CD drive and ruin the player. Replacement of the device will
then be necessary.
● The following CD formats can be
used:
CD-ROM Mode 1 and Mode 2
CD-ROM XA Mode 2, Form 1 and
Form 2
● The following file formats can be used:
ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2,
Romeo, Joliet
MP3 and WMA files written in any
format other than listed above
may not play correctly and their
file names and folder names may not be displayed correctly.
● Audio CDs with copy protection, which are not in compliance with
the audio CD standard, may not
play correctly or not at all.
● Self-recorded CD-Rs and CD- RWs are more vulnerable to
mishandling than prerecorded
CDs. Correct handling,
especially in the case of self-
recorded CD-Rs and CD-RWs,
must be ensured (see below).
● Self-recorded CD-Rs and CD- RWs may not play correctly or not
at all. In such cases it is not the
equipment that is at fault.
● On mixed mode CDs (audio tracks and compressed files,
e.g. MP3, are stored), the audio
tracks part and the compressed
files part can be played
separately.
● Avoid leaving fingerprints when you change CDs.

132CD Player● Put CDs back in their sleevesimmediately after removing themfrom the CD player in order to
protect them from damage and
dirt.
● Dirt and liquids on CDs can smear the lens of the CD playerinside the device and cause
faults.
● Protect CDs from heat and direct
sunlight.
● The following restrictions apply to
MP3/WMA CDs:
Bit rate: 8 kbit/s - 320 kbit/s.
Sampling frequency: 48 kHz,
44.1 kHz, 32 kHz (for MPEG-1)
and 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16kHz
(for MPEG-2).
● The following restrictions apply to
the data stored on an MP3/
WMA CD:
Number of tracks: max. 999.
Number of tracks per folder level: max. 512.
Folder structure depth: max.
10 levels.Notice
This chapter deals only with playing
MP3 files since the operation for
MP3 and WMA files is identical.
When a CD with WMA files is loaded
MP3 related menus are displayed.
Usage
Starting CD playback
Press CD once or several times to
open the CD or MP3 main menu.
If there is a CD in the CD player, CD
playback is started.
Depending on the data stored on the
audio CD or MP3 CD, differing
information about the CD and the current music track will be shown on
the display.
Inserting a CDInsert a CD with the printed sidefacing up into the CD slot until it is
drawn in.
Notice
If a CD is inserted, 0 is shown on the
display.
Skipping to the next or previous
track
Briefly press s or u .
Fast forward or rewind Press and hold s or u to fast
forward or fast rewind the current
track.
Selecting tracks using the audio
CD menu
Press the multifunction knob to open
the CD menu .

CD Player133
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.
Track list
To select a track on the CD: select
Track list and then select the desired
track.
Folders
To select a track from a folder: select
Folders . A list of the folders stored on
the CD is displayed.
Select one of the folders and then
select the desired track.
Notice
This menu item is only available if an MP3 CD is inserted.
Search...
To open a menu for track search and
selection: select Search....
Select one of the categories and then select the desired track.
Notice
This menu item is only available if an MP3 CD is inserted.
Removing a CD
Press d.
The CD is pushed out of the CD slot.If the CD is not removed after
ejection, it will be drawn back in again
automatically after a few seconds.

134AUX inputAUX inputGeneral information...................134
Usage ........................................ 134General information
On the control panel of the
Infotainment system 3 114, there is
an AUX input for the connection of
external audio sources.
It is possible, for example, to connect a portable CD player with a 3.5 mm
jack plug to the AUX input.
Notice
The socket must always be kept clean and dry.
Usage Press AUX once or several times to
activate the AUX mode.Turn m of the Infotainment system to
adjust the volume.
All other functions can be operated
only via the control elements of the
audio source.

USB port135USB portGeneral information...................135
Playing saved audio files ...........136General 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 auxiliary devices are
supported by the Infotainment
system.
Important information
● The external devices connected to the USB port must comply withthe 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)

136USB 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 port137Folders
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.

138Bluetooth musicBluetooth musicGeneral information...................138
Operation ................................... 138General information
Bluetooth enabled audio sources (e.g. music mobile phones, MP3
players featuring Bluetooth, etc.)
which support the Bluetooth music
protocol A2DP can be connected
wirelessly to the Infotainment system.
Important information ● The Infotainment system only connects to Bluetooth devices
that support A2DP (Advanced
Audio Distribution Profile)
version 1.2 or higher.
● The Bluetooth device must support AVRCP (Audio VideoRemote Control Profile)
version 1.0 or higher. If the
device does not support AVRCP, only the volume can be controlled via the Infotainment system.
● Before connecting the Bluetooth device to the Infotainment
system, become acquainted with
its user guide for Bluetooth
functions.Operation
Prerequisites The following prerequisites must bemet in order to use the Bluetooth music mode of the Infotainment
system:
● The Bluetooth function of the Infotainment system must be
activated 3 141.
● The Bluetooth function of the external Bluetooth audio source
must be activated (see user
guide of the device).
● Depending on the external Bluetooth audio source, it may be
required to set the device to
"visible" (see user guide of the
device).
● The external Bluetooth audio source must be paired and
connected to the Infotainment
system 3 141.
Activating the Bluetooth music
mode
Press AUX once or several times to
activate the Bluetooth music mode.

Bluetooth music139Bluetooth music playback has to be
started and paused/stopped via the Bluetooth device.
Operation via Infotainment
system
Adjusting the volume
The volume can be adjusted via the
Infotainment system 3 117.
Skipping to previous or next track
Briefly press s or u on the
control panel of the Infotainment
system.

140PhonePhoneGeneral information...................140
Bluetooth connection .................141
Emergency call .......................... 143
Operation ................................... 143
Mobile phones and CB radio
equipment .................................. 146General information
The Phone portal provides you with
the possibility of having mobile phone conversations via a vehicle
microphone and the vehicle
loudspeakers as well as operating the
most important mobile phone
functions via the Infotainment system in the vehicle. To be able to use the
Phone portal, the mobile phone must
be connected to the Infotainment
system via Bluetooth.
Not all Phone portal functions are supported by every mobile phone.
The possible phone functions depend
on the relevant mobile phone and
network provider. You will find further information on this in the operating
instructions for your mobile phone or
you can enquire about them with your network provider.Important information for
operation and traffic safety9 Warning
Mobile phones have effects on
your environment. For this reason, safety regulations and directions
have been prepared. You should
be familiar with the related
directions before you use the
telephone function.
9 Warning
Use of the hands-free facility while
driving can be dangerous because
your concentration is reduced
when telephoning. Park your
vehicle before you use the hands- free facility. Follow the stipulations
of the country in which you find
yourself at present.
Do not forget to follow the special
regulations that apply in specific
areas and always switch off the
mobile phone if the use of mobile
phones is prohibited, if