AUDIO AND MEDIA
* Option/accessory.
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Connecting an external audio
source via AUX/USB input
An external audio source, e.g. an iPod
®
or MP3
player, can be connected to the audio system via
any of the connections in the centre console.
Connection points for external audio sources.
To connect the audio source:
1. Connect your audio source to one of the
connections in the centre console's storage
compartment (see illustration).
2. In the normal view for the media source,
press MEDIA, turn TUNE to the desired
audio source
USB, iPod or AUX
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and press
OK/MENU.
The text
Reading USB is shown in the screen
when the system is loading the storage media's
file structure. Depending on the file structure and
number of files there may be some delay before
loading is finished.
NOTE
The system supports most iPod
®
models pro-
duced in 2005 or later.
NOTE
To prevent damage to the USB connection,
this is shut off if the USB connection is short-
circuited or if a connected USB unit is taking
too much power (this may happen if the unit
connected does not meet the USB standard).
The USB connection is reactivated automati-
cally the next time the ignition is turned on,
unless the fault persists.
Related information
•
External audio source via AUX/USB input
(p. 50)
Setting the audio volume for
external audio source
Set the volume for an external audio source
(p. 50). If the volume is too high or too low then
the quality of the sound may deteriorate.
If an external audio source (e.g. an MP3 player or
iPod
®
) is connected to the AUX input
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the audio
source connected may have a volume different
from the internal volume of the audio system (e.g.
radio). Correct this by adjusting the volume of the
input: In the normal view for the AUX source,
press OK/MENU, select
AUX input and then
volume setting
Standard or Boost.
NOTE
If the external audio source's volume is too
high or too low, the quality of the sound may
deteriorate. The audio quality may also be
impaired if the player is charged while the
audio and media system is in AUX mode. In
which case, avoid charging the player via the
12 V socket.
Related information
•
Audio and media - advanced audio settings*
(p. 35)
•
Audio and media - operating the system
(p. 28)
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AUX only applies to certain models.
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