CD player VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE 2018 User Guide

AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET
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508 Playing media
The media player is controlled from the center
display. Several other functions can also be con-
trolled using the right-side steering wheel key-
pad or by using voice commands.
The radio can also be controlled in the media
player. See the section describing the radio.
Starting a media source
App view. (Generic illustration; basic apps vary depend-
ing on market and model).
CD*
1. Insert a CD.
2.
Open the CD app from App view.
3.

Select the track you would like to play.
> Playback will begin.
USB flash drive
1. Inset a USB flash drive.
2. Open the USB app from App view.
3.

Select the track you would like to play.
> Playback will begin.
MP3 player and iPod ®
NOTE To start playback from an iPod, the iPod app
must be used (not USB).
When an iPod is used as source, the car's
audio and media system has a menu struc-
ture similar to the iPod player's own menu
structure.
1. Connect a media source.
2.

Start playback in the connected media
source.
3. Open the app ( iPod, USB) from App view.
>

Playback will begin.
Bluetooth-connected device
1. Activate Bluetooth in the media source.
2. Connect a media source.
3. Start playback in the connected media source.
4. Open the Bluetooth app from App view.
>

Playback will begin.
Media with Internet connection
Medial playback from apps with Internet connec-
tion:
1. Connect the vehicle to the Internet.
2. Open the app from the App view. > Playback will begin.
Read the separate section on how to download
apps.
Video
1. Connect a media source.
2. Open the USB app from App view.
3.

Tap the title you would like to play.
> Playback will begin.
Apple CarPlay
CarPlay is described in a separate section.
Android Auto
Android Auto is described in a separate section.

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Related information
•Handling the App menu in the instrument
panel (p. 104)
• Radio (p. 490)
• Controlling and changing media (p. 509)
• Connecting a device via the USB port
(p. 514)
• Connecting a device via Bluetooth ®
(p. 513)
• Download apps (p. 488)
• Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 529)
• Video (p. 512)
• Apple ®
CarPlay ®
* (p. 515)
• Android Auto* (p. 518)
• Voice control for radio and media (p. 148)
• Compatible file formats for media (p. 536) Controlling and changing media
Media playback can be controlled using voice
commands, the steering wheel keypad or the
center display. The media player can be con-
trolled using voice commands,
the right-side steering wheel
keypad or the center display. Volume - turn the knob under the center display
or tap
on the right-side steering wheel
keypad to raise or lower the volume.
Play/pause - tap the image for the track you
would like to play, or press the button below the
center display or on the right-side steering
wheel keypad. Changing track/song - tap the desired track in
the center display, or press or below
the center display or on the right-side steering
wheel keypad.
Rewinding/fast-forwarding - tap the time axis in
the center display and drag it sideways, or press
and hold or below the center display or
on the right-side steering wheel keypad.
Changing media source - select from among pre-
vious sources in the app, tap the desired app in
App view or use the right-side steering wheel
keypad to select the app in the app menu .
Library - tap the button to play
from the library. Shuffle - tap the button to play
tracks in a random order.

||AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET
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510 Similar - tap the button to use
Gracenote to search for similar
music on the USB device and
create a playlist from the music
found. The playlist can contain
up to 50 tracks. Change device - tap the but-
ton to toggle between USB
devices when more than one is
connected.
Related information
• Media player (p. 507)
• Media searches (p. 510)
• Sound settings (p. 486)
• Apps (p. 487)
• Gracenote ®
(p. 511)
• Voice control for radio and media (p. 148) Media searches
Searches can be performed to locate a specific
artist, composer, song title, album, video, audio
book or playlist. If the vehicle is connected to the
Internet, it is also possible to search for pod-
casts (online digital media). 1.
Tap .
>

Search view will displayed and the key-
board will open.
2. Enter a search word/phrase.
3. Tap Search.
>

A search will be performed on connected
devices and the results will be displayed
by category.
Swipe the screen horizontally to display each cat-
egory separately.
Related information
• Media player (p. 507)
• Internet-connected vehicle* (p. 529)
• Playing media (p. 508)
• Entering characters, letters and words by
hand in the center display (p. 129)

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Gracenote
®
Gracenote identifies artists, albums, tracks and
any associated images that can be displayed
during playback.
Gracenote MusicID ®
is a standard for music rec-
ognition.
1. Tap Settings in the Top view.
2.

Tap Media Gracenote®.
3.

Choose settings for Gracenote data:
• Gracenote
®
Online Search - search
Gracenote's online database for currently
playing media.
• Gracenote® Multiple Results - select how
Gracenote data should be displayed if there
are multiple search results.
1 - the file's original data will be used.
2 - Gracenote data will be used.
3 - Gracenote or original data can be
selected.
• None - no result will be displayed.
Updating GracenoteThe contents of the Gracenote database are con-
tinuously updated. For optimal functionality,
update to the latest version. See
support.volvocars.com for information and down-
loads.
Related information
• Playing media (p. 508)
• License agreement for audio and media
(p. 539) CD player*
The media player can play CDs with compatible
audio files. Disc slot.
Eject button.
Related information
•
Playing media (p. 508)
• Voice control for radio and media (p. 148)
• Compatible file formats for media (p. 536)

AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET
512Video
The media player can play videos from USB-
connected devices.
Video is not available when the vehicle is moving;
only audio will be played. Video will resume when
the vehicle is stationary.
Information on compatible media formats is provi-
ded in a separate section.
Related information
• Playing video (p. 512)
• Playing DivX ®
(p. 512)
• Video settings (p. 513)
• Compatible file formats for media (p. 536) Playing video
The USB app in App view is used to play videos.
1. Connecting media source (USB device).
2. Open the USB app from App view.
3.

Tap the title you would like to play.
> Playback will begin.
Related information
• Video (p. 512)
• Playing DivX ®
(p. 512)
• Video settings (p. 513)
• Compatible file formats for media (p. 536) Playing DivX
®

The DivX Certified ®
device must be registered to
play purchased DivX video-on-demand (VOD)
movies.
1. Tap Settings in the Top view.
2.

Tap Video DivX® VOD
to get a registra-
tion code.
3. Go to vod.divx.com for more information and to complete the registration process.
Related information
• Video (p. 512)
• Playing video (p. 512)
• Video settings (p. 513)
• Compatible file formats for media (p. 536)

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Video settings
Some video playback settings can be adjusted,
e.g. language.
The following can be adjusted by opening Top
view and tapping Settings Video
or with the
video player in full-screen mode: Audio
Language, Off and Subtitle Language.
Related information
• Video (p. 512) Streaming media via Bluetooth
®
The vehicle's media player is equipped with
Bluetooth and can play audio files from
Bluetooth-enabled external devices such as cel-
lular phones and tablets. In order for the media player to be able to wire-
lessly play audio files from an external device, the
device must be connected to the vehicle via
Bluetooth.Related information
• Connecting a device via Bluetooth ®
(p. 513)
• Connecting a phone to the car via Bluetooth
for the first time (p. 521)
• Playing media (p. 508)
• Compatible file formats for media (p. 536) Connecting a device via Bluetooth
®
Connect a Bluetooth ®
device to the vehicle to
wirelessly play media and give the vehicle an
Internet connection if it is available.
Many cellular phones on the market currently
offer wireless Bluetooth ®
technology, but not all
phones are fully compatible with the vehicle. For
additional information on compatibility, see
support.volvocars.com.
The procedure for connecting a media device is
the same as for connecting a cellular phone to
the vehicle via Bluetooth ®
.
Related information
• Streaming media via Bluetooth ®
(p. 513)
• Connecting a phone to the car via Bluetooth
for the first time (p. 521)
• Playing media (p. 508)

AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET
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514 Playing media via the USB port
External audio sources, such as an iPod® or
MP3 player, can be connected to the audio sys-
tem via the vehicle's USB port.
Devices with rechargeable batteries can be
charged when they are connected via the USB
port and the ignition is in mode I, II or the engine
is running.
The content on the external source can be read
faster if it only contains data of a compatible for-
mat. Video files can also be played via the USB
port.
Some MP3 players have their own file system
that the vehicle has support for.
Related information
• Connecting a device via the USB port
(p. 514)
• Playing media (p. 508)
• Video (p. 512)
• Ignition modes (p. 427)
• Technical specifications for USB devices
(p. 537)
• Apple ®
CarPlay ®
* (p. 515)
• Android Auto* (p. 518) Connecting a device via the USB
port
External audio sources, such as an iPod ®
or
MP3 player, can be connected to the audio sys-
tem via any of the vehicle's USB ports.
If the vehicle has two USB ports, the phone must
be connected to the port with the white frame to
use Apple CarPlay* or Android Auto*. USB ports (type A) in the tunnel console. Route the
cable forward to help avoid pinching when the cover is
closed.
Related information
•
Playing media (p. 508)
• Playing media via the USB port (p. 514)
• Media player (p. 507)
• Technical specifications for USB devices
(p. 537) •
Technical specifications for USB devices
(p. 537)
• Apple ®
CarPlay ®
* (p. 515)
• Android Auto* (p. 518)

AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET
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518 Android Auto*
Android Auto lets you listen to music, make calls,
get driving directions and use apps customized
for your vehicle from an Android device.
Android Auto can be used with selected Android
devices. For information on supported apps and compati-
ble devices, please go to www.android.com/
auto/. For third-party apps, see Google Play.
Please note that Volvo is not responsible for the
content of Android Auto.
Android Auto is started from App view. After
Android Auto has been initially started, the app
will start automatically the next time the device is
connected. The automatic start setting can be
deactivated in Settings.
NOTE When a phone is connected to Android Auto,
it is possible to steam to another media player
via Bluetooth. Bluetooth is active while
Android Auto is in use.
When using navigation guidance provided by
Android Auto, navigation will only be shown on
the center display and not in the instrument
panel or head-up display.
Android Auto can be controlled from the center
display, with the right-side steering wheel keypad
or by using voice commands. Press and hold the
button to activate voice control and tap the
same button to deactivate.
By using Android Auto, you acknowledge
the following: Android Auto is a service
provided by Google Inc. under its terms and
conditions. Volvo Cars is not responsible for
Android Auto or its features or applications.
When you use Android Auto, your car
transfers certain information (including its
location) to your connected Android phone.
You are fully responsible for your and any
other person

AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET
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520 Tips for using Android Auto*
Here are some useful tips for when you use
Android Auto. • Ensure that your apps are updated.
• When starting the car, wait until the center
display has started, connect the phone and
then open Android Auto from the app view.
• In the event of problems with Android Auto,
disconnect your Android phone from the
USB port and then reconnect via USB. Oth-
erwise, try closing the app on the phone and
then restarting the app.
• When a phone is connected to Android Auto
it is still possible to playback media via
Bluetooth to another media player. The
Bluetooth function is on when Android Auto
is used.
Related information
•
Android Auto* (p. 518) Phone
A phone equipped with Bluetooth can be wire-
lessly connected to the vehicle's integrated
hands-free system.
The audio and media system offers hands-free
functionality for remotely controlling a number of
the phone's features. The phone's integrated
controls can also be used, even when it is con-
nected to the vehicle.
When the phone has been paired and connected
to the vehicle, it can be used as an Internet con-
nection or to make or receive calls, send or
receive text messages or wirelessly play music. The phone is controlled from
the center display but the App
menu (accessed using the
right-side steering wheel key-
pad) and voice commands can
also be used to control certain
functions.
Overview Microphone.
Phone.
Phone handling in the center display.
Keypad for controlling phone functions
shown in the center display and voice com-
mands.
Instrument panel.
Related information
•
Handling phone calls (p. 525)
• Managing the phone book (p. 527)
• Handling text messages (p. 526)
• Connecting a phone to the car via Bluetooth
for the first time (p. 521)

AUDIO, MEDIA AND INTERNET
537Format
File extension
AVI

.avi
AVI (DivX) .avi, divx
ASF .asf, .wmv
MKV .mkv
Subtitles Format
File extension
SubViewer

.sub
SubRip .srt
SSA .ssa
DivX®
DivX-certified devices have been tested for high-
quality DivX (.divx, .avi) video playback. When you
see the DivX logo, you have the freedom to play
your favorite DivX videos. Profile
DivX Home Theater
Video codec
DivX, MPEG-4
Resolution 720x576
Audio speed
(bit rate) 4.8Mbps
Frame rate 30 fps File extension .divx, .avi
Max. file size

4 GB
Audio codec MP3, AC3
Subtitles XSUB
Special func-
tions Multiple subtitles, multiple
audio, resume play
Reference Meets all requirements of the DivX Home Theater
profile. Visit divx.com for
more information and soft-
ware tools to convert your
files into DivX Home
Theater video.
Related information
•Media player (p. 507)
• Video (p. 512)
• Playing DivX ®
(p. 512) Technical specifications for USB
devices
For the contents of USB devices to be read, the
following specifications must be met.
Any folder structures will not be shown in the
center display during playback. Max. number
Files

15 000
Folders 1 000
Folder levels 8
Playlists 100
Tracks in a playlist 1 000
Subfolders No limit
Technical specifications for the USB-A
connector
•Type A port
• Version 2.0
• Voltage 5 V
• Max. current 2.1 A
Related information
•Playing media via the USB port (p. 514)