infotainment VAUXHALL CORSA 2014.5 Infotainment system
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116CD PlayerCD PlayerGeneral information...................116
Usage ........................................ 117General information
You can play standard commercial
CDs with a diameter of 12 cm with this unit. CDs with a diameter of 8 cm can only be played with an adapter.Caution
Under no circumstances place
DVDs, 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 drive.
An expensive replacement of the
device will then be necessary.
■ The format of the CD must be ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2 or
JOLIET. All other formats cannot be played back reliably.
■ Audio CDs with copy protection, which are not in compliance with
the audio CD standard, may not
play correctly or not at all.
■ You can also use the Infotainment system to play CDs containing MP3
music data and Mixed Mode CDs.
■ 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.
■ Avoid leaving fingerprints when you
change CDs.
■ Put CDs back in their sleeves immediately after removing them
from the CD player in order to
protect them from damage and dirt.
■ Dirt and liquids on CDs can smear the lens of the CD player inside the
device and cause faults.
■ Protect CDs from heat and direct sunlight.
■ The following restrictions apply for data stored on an MP3 CD:
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CD Player117
When naming albums and tracks,
umlauts or special characters
should not be included.
Applicable playlist extensions:
"m3u" or "pls".
When generating (coding) the MP3 files from audio data, a bitrate of up
to max. 256 kbit/s should be used.
To use MP3 files in the Infotainment system, the MP3 files must have
the file extension ".mp3".
■ A total of 65535 playable tracks can
be stored on one CD. It will not be
possible to play any additional
tracks.
■ A maximum of 253 albums can be saved on an MP3 CD for use with
the Infotainment System. The
albums can be selected individually with the Infotainment system.
Usage
Inserting a CD Insert the CD into the CD slot.
The CD is automatically drawn in.Do not prevent or assist the CD being
drawn in.
In the upper area of the display CD
in appears for audio CDs, with an
additional MP3 for MP3 CDs and the
CD name for text CDs.
CD playback
Switch from another audio mode or
the radio mode to the CD mode as
follows:
A CD is inserted.
Press the MEDIA button once or
several times until the CD menu is
displayed.
You're listening to the CD.
Depending on the type of CD,
different CD information is displayed
in the CD menu. Text information only
appears if Show title is switched on in
the Extras menu, see below
"Activating/deactivating CD text".
Track selection For audio CDs, the track is selected
within the CD, for MP3 and Mixed mode CDs within the album selected.
You're listening to a track.
Tap on the rocker switch m or n
repeatedly until the desired track is displayed.
The track required is played.
Or:
In the CD menu turn the multifunction
knob until menu item j or k is
marked.
Press the multifunction knob
repeatedly until the desired track is
displayed.
The track required is played.
Or:
In the CD menu select menu item
Track .
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AUX input121AUX inputGeneral information...................121
Usage ........................................ 121General information
In the centre console in front of the
gearshift lever there is an AUX socket
for the connection of external audio
sources.
Notice
The socket must always be kept
clean and dry.
It is possible, for example, to connect a portable CD player with a 3.5 mm
jack plug to the AUX input.
Usage
Press the MEDIA button once or
several times to activate the AUX
mode.
The audio signal of the connected
audio source is now transmitted via
the speakers of the Infotainment
system.
The volume can be adjusted via the m knob and via the o thumbwheel
on the steering wheel.
To adapt the volume setting to the
requirements of the connected audio
source: 3 102.
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122USB portUSB portGeneral information...................122
Playing saved audio files ...........123General information
In the centre console in front of the
gearshift lever there is an 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 and
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.
■ Only the first partition on a connected USB drive is recognisedby the system.
The size of that partition shall not be greater than 250 GB. Greater size
(up to 1000 GB) may be supported
but that is not guaranteed.
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127
Position....................................... 101
Programme type .........................109
PTY............................................. 109
R Radio data system (RDS) ..........109
Radio text ................................... 113
Random ...................................... 117
Random album ........................... 117
Regional programmes ................109
Repeat track ............................... 117
S Scan CD ..................................... 117
SDVC.......................................... 102
Setting the volume ........................94
Show title .................................... 117
Sound settings ............................ 101
Speed dependent volume control (SDVC) ........................ 102
Starting CD replay ......................117
Start-up volume .......................... 102
Station list ................................... 104
Station memory .......................... 104
Station menu .............................. 104
Station search............................. 104
Store ........................................... 104
Subwoofer .................................. 101
Switching the Infotainment system on or off......................... 94T
TA volume .................................. 102
Theft-deterrent feature ................. 91
Tone settings .............................. 101
TP ............................................... 109
Traffic announcements ...............109
Traffic programme ......................109
Treble ......................................... 101
U
Update stations........................... 104
Usage ......................... 104, 117, 121
USB port important information ..............122
playing saved audio files .........123
User ............................................ 101
Using the AUX input ...................121
Using the CD player ...................117
Using the Infotainment system .....94
Using the USB port .....................122
V Volume ......................................... 94
Volume settings .......................... 102
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130IntroductionIntroductionGeneral information...................130
Theft-deterrent feature ...............131
Overview .................................... 132
Operation ................................... 135
Tone settings ............................. 137
Volume settings .........................139General information
The Infotainment system provides
you with state-of-the-art in-car
infotainment.
The radio has nine automatic station
memories for each waveband: FM,
AM and DAB (if available).
The digital sound processor provides
you with several preset equalizer
modes for sound optimisation.
The integrated CD player will
entertain you with audio CDs and
MP3 CDs.
Furthermore, you can connect an
external source, such as a mobile
phone to the Infotainment system.
An audio source connected to the
AUX input of your vehicle, e.g. a
portable CD player or an MP3 player
can be played back via the
loudspeakers in the Infotainment
system.
In addition the Infotainment system can be equipped with a Mobile phone portal.Optionally, the Infotainment system
can be operated using controls on the steering wheel.
The well-thought-out design of the
control elements and the clear
displays enable you to control the
system easily and intuitively.
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.
Important information on
operation and traffic safety9 Warning
The Infotainment system has to be
used so that the vehicle can be
driven safely at all times. If in doubt
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Introduction131stop your vehicle and operate theInfotainment system while the
vehicle is stationary.
Radio reception
Radio reception may be disrupted by
static, noise, distortion or loss of
reception due to
■ changes in distance from the transmitter,
■ multi-path reception due to reflection,
■ shadowing.
Theft-deterrent feature
The Infotainment system is equipped
with an electronic security system for
the purpose of theft deterrent.
The Infotainment system therefore
functions only in your vehicle and is worthless for a thief.
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Introduction133
1RDS .................................... 143
Display programme name
or transmission frequency
of the station ....................... 143
Update station list ...............141
2 AS....................................... 142
Activate/deactivate AS
level ..................................... 142
Automatic station store .......142
3 TP....................................... 143
Traffic programme ............... 143
4 REG .................................... 143
Regional programme on/off 143
5 TUNER ................................ 141
Switch between FM, AM
and DAB (if available) .........141
6 SOUND ............................... 137
Enter sound settings ...........1377oe knob....................... 135
Press: Switch on/off
Infotainment system ............135
Turn: Adjust volume ............135
8 MEDIA ................................. 149
CD/MP3 mode ....................149
Display CD/MP3
information .......................... 149
Activate/deactivate
random playback ................149
AUX input: Switch audio
source to the external input 141
9 SETTINGS .......................... 139
Audio settings .....................139
System settings ................... 135
Confirm selection or page
forward in settings menu .....135
10 1...9 ..................................... 141
Station buttons ....................14111n....................................... 141
Radio: Page forward in
station memory, manual
and automatic station
search ................................. 141
CD/MP3: Next track, fast
forward ................................ 149
Change menu values ..........135
12 Audio/MP3 CD slot .............. 149
13 m....................................... 137
Radio: Page back in
station memory, manual
and automatic station
search ................................. 141
CD/MP3: Previous track,
fast rewind ........................... 149
Change menu values ..........135
14 j......................................... 149
Eject CD .............................. 149
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The steering wheel remote control
has other functions in conjunction
with the Mobile phone portal, see
chapter for Mobile phone portal.
Operation Control elements
The Infotainment system is operated
optionally via:
■ the central control unit in the instrument panel 3 132
■ controls on the steering wheel 3 132.
The operation of the Infotainment
system can vary with the information
display type. There are two different
information displays available: Triple- Info-Display (TID) and Graphic-Info-
Display (GID). See "Information
displays" in the Owner's manual for
further information.
Switching the Infotainment
system on or off
Press the e knob.
The audio source last set is played.Switching on and off with the ignition
key (automatic switch-on)
If the automatic switch-on is enabled,
the Infotainment system can also be
switched off and on again via the
ignition.
This link between the radio and
ignition is preset in the factory, but this can be disabled.
■ If the automatic switch-on is disabled, the Infotainment system
can only be switched on with the
e button or by inserting a CD and
off with the e button.
■ If the Infotainment system is switched off when the ignition is
switched off, regardless of the
current setting of the automatic
switch-on it, can only be switched
on via the e button and by inserting
a CD.
■ The automatic start is always enabled after the Infotainment
system has been disconnected
from the operating voltage and re-
connected.Enable/Disable Ignition Logic
TID only:
1. Press SETTINGS button to
display Audio.
2. Press n button to display
System .
3. Press SETTINGS button
repeatedly until Ign.Logic ON or
OFF (depending on the current
setting) is displayed.
4. Select the desired status with the m n buttons.
After a few seconds Audio is
displayed, followed by the relevant
audio source.
Or:
Press one of the function buttons
TUNER or MEDIA to display the
relevant function.
GID only: 1. Press SETTINGS button to
display the Settings menu.
2. Press n button to select
System .
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136Introduction
3.Press SETTINGS button and then
repeatedly n button to select
Ign. logic .
4. Press SETTINGS button to
change the current setting.
After changing the setting:
Press n button and then
SETTINGS button to leave the
Settings menu.
Or:
Press one of the function buttons
TUNER or MEDIA to display the
relevant function.
Automatic switch-off
The Infotainment system switches
itself off automatically after one hour
if you switch it on with the ignition off.
Setting the volume
Turn the o knob.
■ The Infotainment system plays at the volume last set, provided the
volume was below the maximum
switch-on volume 3 139.■ Traffic announcements and
external audio sources are inserted
at a preset minimum volume
3 139.
■ The volume of an audio source connected via the AUX input can beadjusted to suit the volumes of the
other audio sources (e.g. radio)
3 139.
■ If the respective source is enabled,
the volume of the traffic
announcements, the external audio
sources and the radio and CD can
be adjusted separately.
Speed dependent volume control
(SDVC)
When SDVC is activated 3 139, the
volume is adapted automatically to
make up for the road and wind noise
when driving.
External source
An external source, e.g. a mobile
phone or a navigation system, can be
connected to the Infotainment
system.The external source is automatically
transferred through via a control
signal from the device connected,
even when the Infotainment system is
off. In this case External In is
displayed.
We recommend having appliances
installed by a Vauxhall Authorised
Repairer.
AUX input
An external audio source, e.g. a
portable CD player, can be connected via the AUX input of your vehicle.
Stereo sound from this source is
played back via the loudspeakers of
the Infotainment system.
The connector is located in the area
of the centre console.
Always ensure that the AUX input
remains clean and dry.
For the best possible audio quality,
the external audio source should be
set to maximum volume. On units with
line-out, the output signal is available
at a fixed audio level and cannot be
changed.