Infotainment Manual Model Year 2014 Edition: July 2013 KTA-2733/2-VX-en 0-1 VAUXHALL Astra Infotainment Manual Model Year 2014 Edition: July 2013 KTA-2733/2-VX-en
Contents CD 30 / CD 30 MP3 ....................... 3 Mobile phone portal .....................
CD 30 / CD 30 MP3 Introduction .................................... 4 Radio ........................................... 15 CD Player .................................... 22 AUX input ..................................... 26 Index ............................................
4 Introduction Introduction General information ....................... 4 Theft-deterrent feature ................... 5 Overview ........................................ 6 Operation ....................................... 9 Tone settings ............................... 11 Volume settings ........................... 12 General information The Infotainment system provides you with state-of-the-art in-car infotainment.
Introduction Important information on operation and traffic safety 9 Warning The Infotainment system has to be used so that the vehicle can be driven safely at all times. If in doubt stop your vehicle and operate the Infotainment 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.
6 Introduction Overview Control elements
Introduction 1 RDS ...................................... 17 7 Display programme name or transmission frequency of the station ......................... 17 2 Update station list ................. 15 AS ......................................... 16 Activate/deactivate AS level ....................................... 16 3 Automatic station store ......... 16 TP ......................................... 17 4 Traffic programme ................. 17 REG ......................................
8 Introduction Steering wheel audio controls Press: TID: no function ........... 9 2 5 Press: GID: call up/reset trip computer, select a trip computer entry ........................ 9 q button ............................... 15 Radio: search down, scroll back through station memory ................................. 15 CD: Short press: Skip one track backwards .................... 23 Radio: Next stored station .... 15 CD: Start CD playback .......... 23 1 Thumbwheel ...........................
Introduction 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 6 ■ controls on the steering wheel 3 6. The operation of the Infotainment system can vary with the information display type.
10 Introduction 3. Press OK button and then repeatedly n button to select Ign. logic. 4. Press OK button to change the current setting. After changing the setting: Press n button and then OK button to leave the Settings menu. Or: Press one of the function buttons TUNER, MEDIA or BC 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.
Introduction To avoid overriding the AUX input, the effective output voltage of the external audio source must be lower than 1.5 V. Main display The main menu is the display that appears after the Infotainment system is switched on. The display varies depending on the equipment level of the vehicle. The following information can be displayed: Trip computer information Display of on-board computer information, which was selected with the BC button. See your car owner’s manual.
12 Introduction ■ Treble ■ Sound Setting the volume distribution between front - rear 1. Press the SOUND button. Fader appears on the display. 2. Adjust the value with m or n. After a few seconds the most recent display reappears. Or: Press one of the function buttons TUNER, MEDIA or BC to display the relevant function. Setting the volume distribution between right - left 1. Press the SOUND button repeatedly until Balance appears on the display. 2. Adjust the value with m or n.
Introduction The following menu items are available: ■ AUX Vol. AUX input volume, e.g. a portable CD player ■ TA Volume: Volume of traffic announcements ■ SDVC: Speed Dependent Volume Control ■ On Volume: Maximum volume when the Infotainment system is switched on ■ Ext. In Vol.: Volume of an external source (for example when connecting a mobile telephone) AUX Vol. Use this function to adjust the AUX input level in relation to other audio sources (e.g. radio).
14 Introduction On Volume 1. Press the SETTINGS button. 2. Press the OK button repeatedly until the relevant function is displayed. 3. Adjust the value with m or n. After a few seconds the most recent display reappears. 4. Press the SETTINGS button again to return to the most recent display.
Radio Radio Usage .......................................... 15 Station search .............................. 15 Autostore lists .............................. 16 Radio data system (RDS) ............ 17 Digital audio broadcasting ........... 20 Usage Station search Radio mode Station selection, automatic search Switch from CD or AUX mode to radio mode as shown below: Press TUNER button. You are listening to the station last tuned in.
16 Radio If the radio cannot find a station, it switches automatically to a more sensitive search level (not DAB). If it still cannot find a station, the last active frequency (FM) or ensemble (DAB) will be set. Manual station search The manual station search is used to tune in to stations of known frequencies (AM, FM) or ensembles (DAB). Keep m or n pressed until MAN is displayed. ■ Coarse tuning: Hold m or n down until the desired frequency (AM, FM) or ensemble (DAB) is almost reached.
Radio The AS level can also be activated and deactivated using the FM/AM button 3 15. Autostore (AS) Automatic storing (AS) of any receivable station is possible in all wavebands. These stations are stored in a separate AS memory. To automatically store stations, proceed as follows: 1. Select the required waveband. 2. Enable/disable on standby for traffic announcements if desired 3 17. 3. Hold down the AS button until you hear the confirmation signal.
18 Radio RDS is only possible on the FM band. Switching RDS on/off If RDS is switched on, the RDS functions are enabled and only RDS stations are sought during the automatic station search. If you switch RDS off, the RDS functions will be disabled and the automatic station search will not only look for RDS stations. Press the RDS button to activate RDS. If the RDS function is switched on, RDS and the programme name of an RDS station is displayed.
Radio Switching on/off regionalisation The RDS function must be switched on. Press the REG button briefly to switch regionalisation on or off. If regionalisation is switched on, REG is shown on the display. The radio remains tuned to the regional programme while seeking the best receivable station frequency. If regionalisation is switched off (no REG on display), the radio allows switching to another regional programme.
20 Radio ■ If on standby for traffic announcement is switched on, then CD playback or DAB reception are interrupted during a traffic announcement. ■ Traffic announcements are played at the preset traffic announcement volume 3 12. Press the TP button again to switch TP off. [ ] is no longer displayed. Traffic programme station search This function is only possible within the FM waveband. Keep the m or n pressed for approximately 1 second. The radio only searches for traffic programme stations.
Radio ■ If the DAB signal is reflected by natural obstacles or buildings, the reception quality of DAB is improved, whereas AM or FM reception is considerably impaired in such cases. ■ The reception of DAB+ stations is also supported by the DAB receiver. ■ When DAB reception is enabled, the FM tuner of the Infotainment system remains active in the background and continually searches for the best receivable FM stations.
22 CD Player CD Player General information ..................... 22 Usage .......................................... 23 General information With the CD player you can play standard commercial CDs with a diameter of 12 cm. 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.
CD Player 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 367 playable tracks can be stored on one CD. It will not be possible to play any additional tracks. ■ A maximum of 99 albums can be saved on an MP3 CD for use with the Infotainment System.
24 CD Player The first track on the album is displayed and played. All albums which do not contain MP3 files are automatically skipped. Random mode Random CD (Random) When random play is selected, the tracks on a CD will be played in random order. Press the MEDIA button three times. The current random setting is displayed. Tap on m or n to select a setting.
CD Player Eject CD appears on the display. If a CD is ejected, the last radio station used will automatically be played. A CD can be ejected even if the appliance is turned off. The appliance switches off after the CD has been removed. If the CD is not removed, it will return to the player automatically after a short time.
26 AUX input AUX input General information ..................... 26 Usage .......................................... 26 General information The connector is located in the area of the centre console. Note 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 To play back an audio source connected to the AUX input of the vehicle, e.g.
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28 Index A Activating CD player..................... 23 AM................................................ 15 AS................................................. 16 Automatic search.......................... 15 Automatic switch off........................ 9 Autostore level.............................. 16 Autostore lists............................... 16 AUX input................................. 9, 26 socket........................................ 26 AUX volume..................................
29 S SDVC............................................ 12 Setting the volume.......................... 9 Sound settings.............................. 11 Speed dependent volume control (SDVC).......................... 12 Starting CD replay........................ 23 Station list..................................... 15 Station memory............................ 15 Station search............................... 15 Store............................................. 15 Switching the Infotainment system on or off.
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Mobile phone portal Introduction .................................. 32 Voice recognition ......................... 45 Index ............................................
32 Introduction Introduction General information ..................... 32 Connection ................................... 35 Bluetooth connection ................... 36 Emergency call ............................ 38 Operation ..................................... 39 Mobile phones and CB radio equipment ....................................
Introduction 9 Warning The Infotainment system has to be used so that the vehicle can be driven safely at all times. If in doubt stop your vehicle and operate the Infotainment system while the vehicle is stationary. Operating the mobile telephone Mobile telephones affect your environment. This is the reason why safety rules and regulations were drawn up. You should find out about the relevant regulations before you use the telephone function.
34 Introduction Charging the telephone batteries As soon as the Mobile phone portal has been switched on and the telephone has been slotted into the telephone-specific adapter, the telephone’s batteries are charging. Control elements The Mobile phone portal can be operated via a steering wheel remote control system, speech recognition system and a multifunction knob on the radio.
Introduction Connection A connection can be created between a mobile telephone and the Infotainment system via: ■ a telephone-specific adapter ■ a Bluetooth™ connection as long as the mobile telephone and the Mobile telephone portal support this function In order for a connection to be created, the Mobile telephone portal must be switched on and the mobile telephone logged in. The Mobile telephone portal switches itself on and off via the battery.
36 Introduction Insert the mobile telephone into the adapter Ensure that the contacts are connected properly. You must hear a click sound when the mobile telephone is being inserted In order to remove the mobile telephone, press the release button on the adapter. Bluetooth connection The Bluetooth™ function on the mobile telephone must be activated, see operating instructions for the mobile phone. Bluetooth™ is a radio standard for wireless connection of e.g. a mobile telephone to other equipment.
Introduction 5. Select the Start searching menu item. During the search process for Bluetooth™ devices, the word Searching... is displayed. When the search process has ended, the Bluetooth™ devices are listed in the Found devices menu. 6. Select the required mobile telephone. While the connection is being created, the message The connection will be established... appears on the display. "Please enter the Bluetooth PIN" or a similar request appears on the display of the mobile telephone. 7.
38 Introduction 3. Deactivate Connect. The message Disconnected! appears followed once again by the Bluetooth™ menu. 4. Select Remove. The message Removed! appears followed once again by the Bluetooth™ menu. UHP visible Activating this function enables the mobile telephone portal to be detected by other Bluetooth™ devices. In this way e.g. a Bluetooth™ connection can be established from the mobile telephone to the Mobile telephone portal. 1. In the Bluetooth™ menu select UHP visible.
Introduction functions are active. You can enquire about this with the local network operators. The emergency call number can differ depending on the region and country. Please enquire beforehand about the correct emergency call number for the relevant region. Making emergency calls Dial the emergency number (e.g. 112). The connection to the emergency call centre is created. Answer if the service staff ask you about the emergency. Ending emergency calls Select the Hang-up menu item. Or: Press the p key.
40 Introduction In addition to operating using the steering wheel remote control system, some functions can also be operated using a speech recognition system 3 45. If a connection has been created via the telephone-specific adapter, the functionality of the mobile telephone can be limited (in this respect, see instructions enclosed with the adapter). When a Bluetooth™ connection exists, the functional scope of the mobile telephone can also be limited.
Introduction Dial Dialling the telephone number manually different, the phone book is loaded afresh. This process may take a few minutes, depending on telephone model. The new entries are only saved after the ignition is turned off and the ignition key removed Selecting the telephone numbers from the phone book In the telephone menu select the Phone book menu item. A list of all the entries in the phone book appears on the display. In the telephone menu: Select the Dial menu item. Enter No...
42 Introduction Select the desired entry and start the dialling process. Select menu item Filtering. The selected check box indicates active filtering. The phone book entries are grouped by initial letter (abc, def, …). Select the entry you want and start the dialling process. Call list Selecting telephone numbers from the list of calls Select the Call list menu item. A list of the most recently called telephone numbers is displayed.
Introduction The DTMF menu is displayed. Mobile phones and CB radio equipment Installation instructions and operating guidelines You can now enter numbers using the thumbwheel. In the display footer, select the figures required. The signal tones are now sent. Freespeech With a mobile telephone connected via Bluetooth™, with this function you can turn off the hands-free function 3 36. This menu point is invisible when the mobile telephone is connected to the Infotainment system via an adapter.
44 Introduction Caution Mobile telephones and radio equipment may lead to malfunctions in the vehicle electronics when operated inside the vehicle with no exterior antenna, unless the above mentioned regulations are observed.
Voice recognition Voice recognition Voice recognition ......................... 45 Voice recognition The speech recognition system enables you to operate some of the mobile telephone’s functions by voice input. It recognises commands and sequences of numbers independently of the person speaking. The commands and sequences of numbers can be spoken without a break between the individual words. You can also save telephone numbers using a name randomly chosen (voice tag).
46 Voice recognition Ending the dialogue There are various ways to deactivate the speech recognition system and end the dialogue: ■ By pressing q ■ Time-outs: if nothing has been input for a certain period of time The speech recognition system is also interrupted by an incoming call. Operation With the aid of the speech recognition system, the mobile telephone can be operated very comfortably using the voice input function. Simply activate the speech recognition system and say the desired command.
Voice recognition ■ "Delete" ■ "Phonebook" ■ "Help" ■ "Cancel" Detailed description of these commands see below. "Call" Using this command, you can input a telephone number which has been saved in the phone book under a name (voice tag) or which is to be used to create a connection. After this command, the following commands are available: ■ "Number": The connection is created using the number entered. ■ "Name": The connection is created using the voice tag.
48 Voice recognition User: "One One Nine Nine" Voice output repeats: "One One Nine Nine" User: "Change" Voice output repeats the blocks of numbers previously input: "Plus Four Nine – Seven Three One" User: "One One Nine One" Voice output repeats: "One One Nine One" User: "Call" Voice output: "The number is being dialled" "Name" Using this command, you can select a telephone number under a name (voice tag). If the system recognises a name entry already available, it is shown on the display.
Voice recognition User: Voice output: "The number, please!". User: "Plus Four Nine" Voice output: "Plus Four Nine" User: Seven Three One. Voice output: "Seven Three One" User: "One One Nine One" Voice output: "One One Nine One" User: "Save" Instead of "Save" you can also use the command "Accept". "Delete" Using the "Delete" command, you can delete a previously saved voice tag.
50 Index A Accepting calls.............................. 39 Activating speech recognition....... 45 B Bluetooth connection.................... 36 C Call lists........................................ 39 Changing the language................ 45 Connection................................... 35 Cradle........................................... 35 D Dialling.......................................... 39 DTMF............................................ 39 E Emergency call.............................
51 T Telephone numbers..................... 39 Telephone-specific adapter.......... 35 V Voice recognition .........................
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