KIA Soul (2018 year). Manual — part 18

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• Adjust the volume to levels that

allow the driver to hear sounds
from outside of the vehicle. Driving
in a state where external sounds
cannot be heard may lead to acci-
dents.

• Pay attention to the volume setting

when turning the device on. A sud-
den output of extreme volume
upon turning the device on could
lead to hearing impairment. (Adjust
the volume to a suitable levels
before turning off the device.)

• If you want to change the position

of device installation, please
inquire with your place of purchase
or service maintenance center.
Technical expertise is required to
install or disassemble the device.

• Turn on the car ignition before

using this device. Do not operate
the audio system for long periods
of time with the ignition turned off
as such operations may lead to
battery discharge.

• In case of product malfunction,

please contact your place of pur-
chase or After Service center.

• Placing the audio system within an

electromagnetic environment may
result in noise interference.

WARNING -

Driver dis-
traction

Driving while distracted can
result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol that may lead to an acci-
dent, severe personal injury,
and death. The driver's primary
responsibility is in the safe and
legal operation of a vehicle, and
use of any handheld devices,
other equipment, or vehicle sys-
tems which take the driver's
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a
vehicle or which are not permis-
sible by law should never be
used during operation of the
vehicle.

CAUTION

- LCD Monitor

Do not subject the device to
severe shock or impact. Direct
pressure onto the front side of
the monitor may cause damage
to the LCD or touch screen.

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CAUTION

• When cleaning the device,

make sure to turn off the
audio system and use a dry
and smooth cloth.

• Do not place beverages close

to the audio system. Spilling
beverages may lead to system
malfunction.

• Never use tough materials,

chemical cloths, or solvents
(alcohol, benzene, thinners,
etc.) as such materials may
damage the device panel or
cause color/quality deteriora-
tion.

• Prevent caustic solutions

such as perfume and cosmet-
ic oil from contacting the
dashboard because they may
cause damage or discol-
oration.

WARNING

- Antenna

Do not touch the antenna dur-
ing thunder or lightening as
such acts may lead to lightning
induced electric shock.

WARNING

- Driver

Distraction

• Do not stare at the screen

while driving. Staring at the
screen for prolonged periods
of time could lead to traffic
accidents.

• Using the phone while driving

may lead to a lack of attention
of traffic conditions and
increase the likelihood of acci-
dents. Use the phone feature
after parking the vehicle.

WARNING

- Audio System

• Do not disassemble, assem-

ble, or modify the audio sys-
tem. Such acts could result in
fire or electric shock.

• Exercise caution not to spill

water or introduce foreign
objects into the device. Such
acts could lead to smoke, fire,
or product malfunction.

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Information on status icons

Icons showing audio status are shown in the upper-right
corner of the screen.

Icon

Description

Mute

Mute engaged

Battery

Remaining battery life of a connected
Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology device

Handsfree +

Audio streaming

connection

Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology Handsfree

call and audio streaming available

Handsfree

connection

Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology Handsfree

call available

Bluetooth

®

Wireless

Technology

audio streaming

Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology audio

streaming available

Downloading

contacts

Downloading contacts through

Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology wireless communications

Downloading

call history

Downloading call history through

Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology wireless communications

Line busy

Phone call in progress

Mute mic

Mic muted during a call
(caller cannot hear your voice)

Phone signal

strength

Display the phone signal strength for a cell
phone connected by

Bluetooth

®

Wireless

Technology

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Radio

You can listen to FM, AM and
SiriusXM radio.

(1) Band

Switch between FM, AM and
SiriusXM.

(2) Presets

Change the preset number on the
main screen.

(3) List

Display all available stations.

(4) Menu

Navigate to the menu screen.

(5) Presets 1~40

Save or listen to favorite stations.

Switching between FM, AM and
SiriusXM

• Press the [RADIO] button on the

audio system to switch between
FM, AM and SiriusXM.

• Press the [Band] on the screen to

switch between FM, AM and
SiriusXM.

Searching frequencies

Searching frequencies by pressing
the [SEEK/TRACK] button on the
product.

< Presets >

By pressing [< Presets >], the but-
tons for Presets 1~40 displayed on
the screen can be changed.

Presets 1~40

Press the button to listen to a preset.
Press and hold the button number to
save the current station. If the slot is
empty, simply pressing saves the
station to the slot.

List

A list of all available stations is dis-
played. Press the desired station.
Favorite stations can be saved to
[Presets] by pressing the [+].

Menu

Press the [Menu], and select the
desired function.
• Presets: Save up to 40 frequently

used stations.
To listen to a preset, press the
desired station.
Press and hold the desired slot
from 1 through 40. This saves the
current station in the selected slot.
If the slot is empty, simply pressing
saves the station to the slot.

• Scan: All stations available in the

current location of the vehicle are
played for five seconds each.

• Information: View detailed station

information.

• Sound Settings: Audio sound set-

tings can be changed.

• Station Info: Set whether to receive

station information such as Station
Name, Program Type or Information.

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NOTICE -

SiriusXM

®

Satellite

Radio information

• Satellite Radio channels:

Enjoy SiriusXM Satellite Radio
with a 3-month trial subscription
to the Sirius Select package. You’ll
get over variable channels, includ-
ing commercialfree music, plus all
your favorite sports, exclusive
talk, entertainment, and a selec-
tion of premium programming.
For more information and a com-
plete list of SiriusXM channels,
visit siriusxm.com in the United
States, siriusxm.ca in Canada, or
call SiriusXM at 1-888-539-7474.

• Satellite Radio reception factors:

To receive the satellite signal, your
vehicle has been equipped with a
satellite radio antenna located on
the roof of your vehicle. The vehi-
cle roof provides the best location
for an unobstructed, open view of
the sky, a requirement of a satellite
radio system. Like AM/FM, there
are several factors that can affect
satellite radio reception perform-
ance:

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- Antenna obstructions: For opti-

mal reception performance, keep
the antenna clear of snow and
ice build-up and keep luggage
and other material as far away
from the antenna as possible.

• SiriusXM Satellite Radio service:

SiriusXM is a subscription-based
satellite radio service that broad-
casts music, sports, news and
entertainment programming to
radio receivers, which are avail-
able for installation in motor vehi-
cles or factory installed, as well as
for the home, portable and wire-
less devices, and through an Internet
connection on a personal computer.
Vehicles that are equipped with a
factory installed SiriusXM Satellite
Radio system include:
- Hardware and an introductory

trial subscription term, which
begins on the date of sale or lease
of the vehicle.

- For a small upgrade fee, access to

SiriusXM music channels, and
other select channels over the
Internet using any computer con-
nected to the Internet (U.S. cus-
tomers only).

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• SiriusXM services require a sub-

scription sold separately, or as a
package, by Sirius XM Radio Inc.
If you decide to continue service
after your trial, the subscription
plan you choose will automatically
renew thereafter and you will be
charged according to your chosen
payment method at then-current
rates. Fees and taxes apply. To
cancel you must call SiriusXM at
1-866-635-2349. See SiriusXM
Customer Agreement for complete
terms at www.siriusxm.com.
SiriusXM U.S. satellite and data
services are available only in the
48 contiguous states, DC and
Puerto Rico (with coverage limita-
tions). SiriusXM satellite service is
also available in Canada; see
www.siriusxm. ca. All fees and
programming subject to change.
Sirius, XM and all related marks
and logos are trademarks of Sirius
XM Radio Inc.

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SiriusXM

(1) Band

Switch between FM, AM and
SiriusXM.

(2) Presets

Change the preset number on the
main screen.

(3) List

Display all channels.

(4) Menu

Navigate to the menu screen.

(5) Presets 1~40

Save or listen to favorite channels.

(6) Play Live

Switches to the live broadcast mode.

(7) Skip Backward

Repeats the previously broadcasted
program.
- Holding for less than 0.8 seconds:

Moves to the previous segment.

- Holding for more than 0.8 seconds:

Moves to the previous 5 seconds.

(8) Play/Pause

Pauses/plays the current broadcast-
ing program.

(9) Skip Forward

Moves to the next segment.

Switching between FM, AM and
SiriusXM

• Press the [RADIO] button on the

audio system to switch between
FM, AM and SiriusXM.

• Press the [Band] on the screen to

switch between FM, AM and
SiriusXM.

Searching channels

Press the [SEEK/TRACK] button to
search channels.

< Presets >

By pressing [< Presets >], the but-
tons for Presets 1~40 displayed on
the screen can be changed.

Presets 1~40

Press the button to listen to a preset.
Press and hold the button number to
save the current channel.

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List

A list of all channels is displayed.
Press the desired channel.
Favorite channels can be saved to
[Presets] by pressing the [+].

Menu

Press the [Menu], and select the
desired function.
• Presets: Save up to 40 frequently

used channels.
To listen to a preset, press the
desired channel.
Press and hold the desired slot
from 1 through 40. This saves the
current channel in the selected
slot.
If the slot is empty, simply pressing
saves the channel to the slot.

• Categories:

Channels can be

searched by category.

• Direct Tune: The desired channel

can be selected by entering num-
bers.

• Sound Settings: Audio sound set-

tings can be changed.

• Tag Song: Tag the current song

information.
When an Apple device (iPhone

®

,

iPod

®

) is connected, tagged song

information is sent automatically to
the connected device.

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NOTICE

Up to 50 songs can be tagged.

• Scan: All channels available in the

vehicle's current location are
played for ten seconds each.

• Program Schedule: View the pro-

gram schedule.

• Featured Favorites: The Featured

Favorites feature allows SiriusXM™
to broadcast additional presets.
- Example 1: During holidays,

“Holiday Music” might include all
SiriusXM™ channels that are
playing holiday music for easy
access by users.

Multiple sets of Featured Favorites
data can be broadcast by
SiriusXM™ and can change from
time to time.

• Information: View detailed channel

information.

• Category Lock: Search or scan

channels in the current category
only.

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Media

MP3

Supported audio formats

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NOTICE

File formats other than the formats
above may not be recognized or
playable. Information such as file-
name may not be displayed.

Range of supported compressed file
types

1. Bitrate range (Kbps)

2. Sampling frequency (Hz)

• The sound quality of MP3/WMA

compressed files may vary depend-
ing on the bitrate. (A higher bitrate
can have better sound quality.)

• The product only recognizes files

with the MP3 or WMA extension.
Files without one of these exten-
sions are not recognized.

3. Number of recognizable folders

and files

• Folders: 2,000 for USB
• Files: 6,000 for USB
• No recognition limit for folder hier-

archies

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4. Character display range (Unicode)
• Filenames: Up to 64 English char-

acters (64 Korean characters)

• Foldernames: Up to 32 English

characters (32 Korean characters)

Languages supported (Unicode sup-
port)

• Korean: 2,604 characters
• English: 94 characters
• Common Chinese characters:

4,888 characters

• Special symbols: 986 characters

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NOTICE

Japanese/Simplified Chinese char-
acters are not supported.

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NOTICE -

Using the USB
Devices

• Starting the vehicle while a USB

device is connected can damage
the device. Please disconnect USB
devices before starting the vehicle.

• Starting the vehicle or stopping

the engine while an external USB
device is connected can result in
failure of the external USB device
to operate.

• Be cautious of static electricity

when connecting/disconnecting
external USB devices.

• An encrypted MP3 player is not

recognized when connected as an
external device.

• External USB devices may not be

recognized, depending on the state
of the external USB device.

• Only products with byte/sectors

formatted at 4 KB or lower are
recognized.

• Only USB devices in FAT12/16/32

format are recognized; NTFS and
ExFAT file systems are not recog-
nized.

• Some USB devices are not recog-

nized due to compatibility issues.

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• Do not touch the USB connections.
• Connecting and disconnecting

USB devices rapidly over a short
period of time can cause equip-
ment failure.

• Abnormal sounds may be audible

when the USB device is discon-
nected.

• Turn the audio off before connect-

ing or disconnecting external USB
devices.

• Recognition may take longer

depending on the type, capacity or
file format of the external USB
device. This is not a product mal-
function.

• Use of USB devices for purposes

other than playing music files is
prohibited.

• Image display and video playback

are not supported.

• Use of USB accessories, including

charge and heat though the USB
I/F, can lead to reduced product
performance or malfunctions. Do
not use USB devices or accessories
for these purposes.

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• Use of aftermarket USB hubs and

extension cables can result in the
vehicle’s audio system failing to
recognize your

USB device.

Connect the USB device directly to
the multimedia port of your vehi-
cle.

• When using high-capacity USB

devices with logical drive divi-
sions, only files saved on the high-
est level logical drive can be
played.
If applications are loaded on a
USB drive, file playback may fail.

• Some MP3 players, cell phones,

digital cameras, etc. (USB devices
that are not recognized as mobile
storage) may not operate normally
when connected.

• USB charging may not be sup-

ported by some mobile devices.

• Operation is guaranteed only for

standard (Metal Cover Type) USB
Memory drives.

• Operation of HDD, CF, SD and

memory stick devices is not guar-
anteed.

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• DRM (Digital Rights Management)

files cannot be played.

• SD-type USB memory, CF-type

USB memory, and other USB
memory devices that require
adapters for connection are not
supported.

• Proper operation of USB HDDs or

USB drives with connectors that
loosen due to vehicle vibrations is
not guaranteed. (iStick, etc.)

• USB products that are

used as key chains or
cell phone accessories
may damage the USB
jack and affect proper
file playback. Please refrain from
use. Use only products with plug
connectors, as shown in the follow-
ing illustration.

• When MP3 devices or cell phones

are connected simultaneously
through AUX, BT Audio and USB
modes, a popping noise or mal-
function may occur.

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USB

(1) Repeat

Enable/disable repeat.

(2) Shuffle

Enable/disable shuffle play.

(3) List

View a list of all songs.

(4) Menu

Navigate to the menu screen.

(5) Album Image

View song info.

(6) Pause

Pause or play music.

(7) Playback progress

Press to skip to the desired location.

Playback

• Press the [MEDIA] button, and

select [USB].

• Connect a USB drive to the USB

port to automatically play files on
the USB drive.

Changing songs

• Press the [SEEK/TRACK] button

to play the previous or next song.

• Press and hold the [SEEK/TRACK]

button to rewind or fast forward the
currently playing song.

• Search songs by turning TUNE

knob, and press the knob to play.

Selecting songs from a list

Press the [List] to see a list of songs
available for play.
Select and play the desired song.

Repeat play

Press the [Repeat] to enable or dis-
able ‘Repeat all’, ‘Repeat current
song’, ‘Repeat folder’ or ‘Repeat cat-
egory’.
•

Repeat all: All songs in the

playlist are repeated.

•

Repeat current song: The cur-

rently playing song is repeated.

•

Repeat folder: All songs in the

current folder are repeated.

•

Repeat category: Repeat all

songs in the current category.

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NOTICE

The repeat folder function is avail-
able only when songs are playing
from the [File] category under
[List].

Shuffle play

Press the [Shuffle] to enable/disable
‘Shuffle’, ‘Shuffle folder’ or ‘Shuffle
category’ play.
•

Shuffle: Songs are played in

random order.

•

Shuffle folder: Songs within

the current folder are played in ran-
dom order.

•

Shuffle category: Songs within

the current category are played in
random order.

Menu

Press the [Menu], and select the
desired function.

• Save to My Music: Songs on your

USB device can be saved to My
Music.

(1) File: Select a file to save

.

(2) Mark All: Select all files

.

(3) Unmark All: Deselect all files

.

(4) Save: Save the selected files

.

- Select the files you want to save,

and press the [Save]. This saves
the selected files to My Music.

- If Siri is activated, phone calls

are received or made while sav-
ing, saving will be canceled.

- Up to 6,000 files can be saved.

- The currently playing file on the

USB device cannot be changed
while saving.

- My Music cannot be used while

saving.

- Up to 700 MB can be saved.

• Information: Detailed information

on the currently playing song is dis-
played.

• Sound Settings: Audio sound set-

tings can be changed.

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NOTICE -

Using the iPod

®

Devices

• To use the audio system’s iPod

®

control function, use the dedicated
cable provided with your iPod

®

.

• Connecting the iPod

®

to the vehi-

cle during play may result in a
loud noise that lasts about one to
two seconds. Connect the iPod

®

to

the vehicle after stopping or paus-
ing play.

• Connect the iPod

®

with the vehicle

in the ACC ON state to begin
charging.

• When connecting the iPod

®

cable,

be sure to fully push the cable into
the port.

• When EQ effects are enabled

simultaneously on external
devices, such as iPod

®

s and the

audio system, the EQ effects may
overlap, causing sound quality
deterioration or

distortion.

Deactivate the EQ function for all
external devices, if possible.

• Noise may occur when your iPod

®

or the AUX port is connected.
Disconnect and store separately
when not in use.

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• There may be noise if the audio

system is used with an iPod

®

or

AUX external device connected to
the power jack. In these cases, dis-
connect the iPod

®

or external

device from the power jack.

• Play may be interrupted, or device

malfunctions may occur depend-
ing on the characteristics of your
iPod

®

/iPhone

®

.

• Play may fail if your iPhone

®

is

connected through both
Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology

and USB. In this case, select Dock
connector or Bluetooth

®

Wireless

Technology on your iPhone

®

to

change the sound output settings.

• If your software version does not

support the communication proto-
col or your iPod

®

is not recognized

due to device failure, anomalies or
defects, iPod

®

mode cannot be

used.

• iPod

®

nano (5th generation)

devices may not be recognized if
the battery is low. Charge suffi-
ciently before use.

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• The search and song play order in

the iPod

®

device may be different

from the search order in the audio
system.

• If the iPod

®

has failed due to an

internal defect, please reset the
iPod

®

(consult your iPod

®

manu-

al).

• Depending on the software ver-

sion, the iPod

®

may fail to sync

with the system. If the media is
removed or disconnected before
recognition, the previous mode
may not be restored (iPad

®

cannot

be charged).

• Cables other than the 1-meter

cable provided with iPod

®

/iPhone

®

products may not be recognized.

• When other music apps are used

on your iPod

®

, the system sync

function may fail due to malfunc-
tion of the iPod

®

application.

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iPod

®

(1) Repeat

Enable/disable repeat.

(2) Shuffle

Enable/disable shuffle play.

(3) List

View a list of all songs.

(4) Menu

Navigate to the menu screen.

(5) Album Image

View song info.

(6) Pause

Pause or play music.

(7) Playback progress

Press to skip to the desired location.

Playback

• Connect your iPod

®

to the audio

USB port, press the [MEDIA] but-
ton, and select [iPod

®

].

Changing songs

• Press the [SEEK/TRACK] button

to play the previous or next song.

• Press and hold the [SEEK/TRACK]

button to rewind or fast forward the
currently playing song.

• Search songs by turning the TUNE

knob, and press the knob to play.

Selecting songs from a list

Press the [List] to see a list of songs
available for play.
Select and play the desired song.

Repeat play

Press the [Repeat] to enable or dis-
able ‘Repeat category’, ‘Repeat cur-
rent song’.
•

Repeat category: Repeat all

songs in the current category.

•

Repeat current song: The cur-

rently playing song is repeated.

Shuffle play

Press the [Shuffle] to enable/disable
‘Shuffle category’ play.
•

Shuffle category: Songs within

the current category are played in
random order.

Menu

Press the [Menu], and select the
desired function.
• Information: Detailed info on the

currently playing song is displayed.

• Sound Settings: Audio sound set-

tings can be changed.

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When other music programs are run-
ning

When songs saved on your iPod

®

are playing through a separate music
app, the following screen is dis-
played.
(1) Play/Pause: Pause or play music

.

(2) Play iPod

®

Files: Play music

saved on your iPod

®

.

(3) Album Image: View playback info

.

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NOTICE

Operation cannot be carried out
correctly due to iPod

®

application

malfunction.

Playing iPod files

®

• Select [Play iPod

®

Files] to play

songs saved on your iPod

®

.

If there are no songs saved on your
iPod

®

, the [Play iPod

®

Files] is dis-

abled.