KIA Soul (2018 year). Instruction — part 16

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SiriusXM

Switching between FM, AM and
SiriusXM

Press the [RADIO] button on the
audio system to switch between FM,
AM and SiriusXM.

Searching channels

Search channels by pressing the
[SEEK/TRACK] button on the prod-
uct.

Replay

Press the TUNE knob to play a
replay.

Presets

Save up to 36 frequently used sta-
tions.
1. Press and hold the desired slot

from 1 through 36. This saves the
current station in the selected slot.

2. To save in slots numbered 7 or

higher, press the [PRESET] but-
ton to move to the previous/next
page and save.

To listen to a preset station, press
the desired station in the list.

Menu

Press the [MENU] button, and select
the desired function.
• List: A list of all stations available in

the current location of the vehicle is
displayed. Press the desired sta-
tion.

• 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 stations available in the

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

• Program Schedule: View the pro-

gram schedule.

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• 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 by pressing
button [1].

(2) Shuffle

Enable/disable shuffle play by press-
ing button [2].

(3) List

View a list of all songs by pressing
button [3].

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 view 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].

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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] button, 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 by using TUNE

knob

.

(2) Mark All: Select all files by press-

ing button [1]

.

(3) Unmark All: Deselect all files by

pressing button [2]

.

(4) Save: Save the selected files by

pressing button [3]

.

- 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.

• Information: Detailed information

on the song that is currently play-
ing is displayed.

• 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 by pressing
button [1].

(2) Shuffle

Enable/disable shuffle play by press-
ing button [2].

(3) List

View a list of all songs by pressing
button [3].

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 fastforward 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] button, 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

by pressing button [1]

.

(2) Play iPod

®

Files: Play music files

saved on your iPod

®

by pressing

button [2]

.

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.

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NOTICE -

Using

Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology Audio

• Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology

Audio mode can only be used if a
Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology-

enabled phone is connected. Only
devices that support Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology audio can be
used.

• If the Bluetooth

®

Wireless

Technology-enabled phone is dis-
connected during play, the music
stops.

• When the TRACK UP/DOWN

buttons are used during Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology audio stream-
ing, a popping noise or sound
interruptions may occur, depend-
ing on the cell phone device.

• Depending on the cell phone

model, the audio streaming func-
tion may not be supported.

• If a phone call is made or received

when music is playing in
Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology

Audio mode, the call may mix with
the music.

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• When returning to Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology Audio mode
after ending a call, play might not
resume automatically for some cell
phone models.

•

Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology

Handsfree is a feature that enables
drivers to practice safe driving.
Connecting the car audio system
with a

Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology

phone allows the user to conve-
niently make calls, receive calls,
and manage the phone book.
Before using the

Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology, carefully
read the contents of this user’s
manual.

• Excessive use or operations while

driving may lead to negligent driv-
ing practices and be the cause of
accidents.

• Do not operate the device exces-

sively while driving.

• Viewing the screen for prolonged

periods of time is dangerous and
may lead to accidents.

• When driving, view the screen only

for short periods of time.

WARNING

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.

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Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology

(BT) Audio

(1) Repeat

Enable/disable repeat by pressing
button [1].

(2) Shuffle

Enable/disable shuffle play by press-
ing button [2].

(3) Play/Pause

Pause or play music by pressing but-
ton [3].

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NOTICE

Some cell phones may not support
this function.

Playback

• Press the [MEDIA] button, and

select [BT Audio].

Changing songs

• Press the [SEEK/TRACK] button

to play the previous or next song.

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NOTICE

Some cell phones may not support
this function.

Repeat play

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

Repeat all: All songs in the

playlist are repeated.

•

Repeat current song: The

song that is currently playing is
repeated.

•

Repeat category: Repeat all

songs in the current category.

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NOTICE

The repeat play function is engaged,
depending on the operation of the
connected

Bluetooth

®

Wireless

Technology device.

Shuffle play

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

Shuffle: Songs are played in

random order.

•

Shuffle category: Songs within

the current category are played in
random order.

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NOTICE

The shuffle function is engaged,
depending on the operation of the
connected

Bluetooth

®

Wireless

Technology device.

Menu

Press the [MENU] button, and select
the desired function.
• Connections: The currently connect-

ed

Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology

device can be changed.

• Sound Settings: Audio sound set-

tings can be changed.

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AUX

Running AUX

• Press the [MEDIA] button, and

select [AUX].

• Connect the external device con-

nection jack to the AUX terminal to
run AUX.

Menu

Press the [MENU] button, and select
the desired function.
• Sound Settings: Audio sound set-

tings can be changed.

My Music

(1) Repeat

Enable/disable repeat by pressing
button [1].

(2) Shuffle

Enable/disable shuffle play by press-
ing button [2].

(3) List

View a list of all songs by pressing
button [3].

Playback

Press the [MEDIA] button, and
select [My Music].
• My Music cannot be selected if it

does not contain music.

• Check the content of your USB

drive before saving music to My
Music.

Changing songs

Press the [SEEK/TRACK] button to
play the previous or next song.
• Press and hold the [SEEK/TRACK]

button to rewind or fastforward 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.

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Repeat play

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

Repeat all: All songs in the

playlist are repeated.

•

Repeat current song: The cur-

rently playing song is repeated.

•

Repeat category: Repeat all

songs in the current category.

Shuffle play

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

Shuffle: Songs are played in

random order.

•

Shuffle category: Songs within

the current category are played in
random order.

Menu

Press the [MENU] button, and select
the desired function.

• Delete Files: You can delete files

from My Music.

(1) File: Select saved file by using

TUNE knob

.

(2) Mark All: Select all files by press-

ing button [1]

.

(3) Unmark All: Deselect all files by

pressing button [2]

.

(4) Delete: Delete the selected file(s)

by pressing button [3]

.

- Select the file to delete, then

press the [Delete] to delete it.

- If Siri is activated, phone calls

are received or made during
delete, delete will be canceled.

• Add to Playlist: Frequently played

songs can be paired in a [Playlist].
- Songs can be played from the

[Playlist].

• Information: Detailed info on the

currently playing song is displayed.

• Sound Settings: Audio sound set-

tings can be changed.

Delete from Playlist

When a song in the playlist is play-
ing, press the [MENU] button and
select [Delete from Playlist].
Select the song to delete, then press
[Delete].

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Pandora

(1) Pause

Pause or play music.

(2) Skip

Skip to the next song.

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NOTICE

Pandora

®

limits the number of times

that you can skip to the next song.

(3) Stations

Display the station list.

(4) Thumbs Down

If you don’t like the song that is cur-
rently playing, press this button to
skip to the next song and to minimize
the number of songs from similar
genres.

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NOTICE

Pandora

®

limits the number of times

that you can skip to the next song.

(5) Thumbs Up

If you like the song that is currently
playing, press this button. Pandora

®

will play more songs from the same
genre.

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NOTICE

The settings of this function cannot
be reset.

(6) Bookmark

Add the song that is currently playing
to your bookmarks list.

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NOTICE

• You can view your bookmarked

songs on your online Pandora

®

profile. Go to pandora.com, then
go to [Your profile] above the
player. That will bring up a page
with your stations and book-
marked songs.

• The settings of this function can-

not be reset.

(7) Shared Station

Indicate that the station is already
shared.

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NOTICE

Thumbs Up/Down is not available
for shared stations.