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2014 Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual - Bluetooth Phone/Devices



Bluetooth Phone/Devices

Pictures and Movies (Audio System)

The infotainment system can play the music files contained in the USB storage device or iPod/iPhone products.

Audio System Information

Using MP3/WMA/OGG/WAV Files

  • Music files with .mp3, .wma, .ogg, and .wav file name extensions can be played.
  • MP3 files that can be played are: Bit rate: 8 kbps to 320 kbps - Sampling frequency: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, and 16 kHz.
  • Files with a bit rate above 128 kbps will result in higher quality sound.
  • ID3 Tag information for MP3 files, such as the album name and the artist, can be played.
  • To display album title, track title, and artist information, the file should be compatible with the ID3 Tag V1 and V2 formats.

Using USB Storage Devices and iPod/iPhone

  • Use a USB or flash memory type storage device. Do not connect using a USB adaptor.
  • Do not connect and reconnect the USB device repeatedly in a short time, as this may cause static electricity and problems using the device.
  • Use a USB device with a metal connecting terminal.
  • Connection with i-Stick Type USB storage devices may be faulty due to vehicle vibration.
  • Do not touch the USB connecting terminal.
  • Only USB storage devices formatted in FAT16/32, exFAT file system are recognized.

     

    NTFS and other file systems are not recognized.

  • The time it takes to process files will depend on the USB storage device type and capacity, and the type of files stored.
  • Some USB storage device files may not be compatible.
  • Up to two USB devices and one iPod can be played through a USB hub. All devices may not be supported, depending on the performance of the USB hub.

     

    If there is not enough power supply, it may not operate normally.

  • Do not disconnect the USB storage device while it is playing.

     

    This may cause damage to the product or affect the performance of the USB device.

  • Disconnect the USB storage device when the ignition is turned off. If the ignition is turnedon while the USB device is connected, the USB device may be damaged or may not operate normally.
  • USB storage devices can only be connected for playing music/ movies, viewing photo files, or upgrading.
  • Do not use the USB terminal to charge USB accessory equipment. The heat generated may cause performance issues or damage.
  • Store files in the top-level drive of the USB storage device.

     

    When the logical drive is separated from the device, only the USB music files from the top-level logical drive can be played. Music files stored on USB storage devices may not play normally if an application is loaded by partitioning a separate drive.

  • Music files to which Digital Right Management (DRM) is applied cannot be played.
  • USB storage device capacity limit is 2,500 music files, 2,500 photo files, 250 movie files, 2,500 folders, and 10 stages of folder structure. The iPod/iPhone can play all music files supported, but will only display up to 2,500 files on the screen in alphabetical order.
  • Some iPod/iPhone product models may not support the connectivity or functionality of this product.
  • Only connect the iPod/iPhone with connection cables supported by iPod/iPhone products. Other connection cables cannot be used.
  • The iPod/iPhone may be damaged if it is connected to the vehicle with the ignition on.

     

    When not in use, disconnect the iPod/iPhone.

  • When the iPod/iPhone is connected to the USB port by using the iPod/iPhone cable, the Bluetooth music is not supported.
  • Connect the iPod/iPhone to the USB port by using the iPod/ iPhone cable to play the music files. When the iPod/iPhone is connected to the AUX input terminal, the music file will not play.
  • The iPod/iPhone playback functions and the information displayed may be different when played on the infotainment system. 

  • Refer to the table for the classification items related to the search function provided by the iPod/iPhone.

USB Player

Playing Music from a USB Device

  • Connect the USB device to the USB port.
  • Play will start automatically after the system has finished reading the USB device.
  • If a non-readable USB device is connected, an error message displays and the system will switch to the previous audio function. 





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If the USB device is already connected:

  • Press .

  • Press audio.
  • Press Source .

  • Press USB.

To stop the USB device and select another media source, press Source  , then select the other source.

 

To remove the USB device, select another function, then remove the USB device.

Pause

  • Press   to pause.

  • Press  to resume.





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Changing to Next/Previous Files

  • Press  to change to the next
    file.
  • Press  within five seconds of
    the playback time to play the previous file.

Returning to the Beginning of the Current File

Press after five seconds of the playback
time.

Scanning Forward or Backward

Press and hold   or
 during playback to rewind or fast forward.

 

Release the button to resume playback at normal speed.

Playing a File Repeatedly

Press    during playback.

 

  • 1: Plays the current file repeatedly.
  • ALL: Plays all files repeatedly.
  • OFF: Returns to normal playback.

Playing a File Randomly

Press   during playback.

 

  • ON: Plays all files randomly.
  • OFF: Returns to normal playback.

Viewing Information on the Currently Playing File

Press the title during playback to display information about the current file playing.

  • The information displayed includes the title, file name, folder name, and artist/album saved with the song.
  • Incorrect information cannot be modified or corrected on the infotainment system.
  • The information for songs expressed in special symbols or in unavailable languages may be displayed as “.”





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Using the USB Music Menu

  • Press MENU during playback. 

  • Press the play mode.

Tone Settings

  1. Press  .

  2. Press tone settings. The Tone Settings menu is displayed. See “Tone Settings” under “Radio Controls with Touchscreen” in Operation on page 7-6.

iPod/iPhone Player

This feature is limited to models supporting the iPod/iPhone connection.

Playing Music Files

  • Connect the iPod/iPhone to the USB port.
  • Play will start from the previously played point after the system has finished reading the USB device.
  • If a non-readable USB device is connected, an error message displays and the system will switch to the previous audio function.

If the iPod/iPhone is already connected:

  1. Press .

  2. Press   audio.

  3. Press Source  .

  4. Press iPod.

To stop the device and select another media source, press Source  , then select the other source.

 

To remove the device, select another function, then remove the device.

Pause

  • Press  to pause.

  • Press  to resume.





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Changing to Next/Previous Song

  • Press  to change to the next
    song.
  • Press   within two seconds
    of the playback time to play the previous file.

Returning to the Beginning of the Current File

Press after two seconds of the playback
time.

Scanning Forward or Backward

Press and hold  or
 during playback to rewind or fast forward.

 

Release the button to resume playback at normal speed.

Playing a File Repeatedly

Press  during playback.

 

  • 1: Plays the current file repeatedly.
  • ALL: Plays all files repeatedly.
  • OFF: Returns to normal playback.

Playing a File Randomly

Press u during playback.

  • NO: Plays all files randomly.
  • OFF: Returns to normal playback.

Viewing Information on the Currently Playing Song

Press the title during playback to display information about the current song playing.

  • The information displayed includes the title, file name, folder name, and artist/album saved with the song.
  • Incorrect information cannot be modified or corrected on the infotainment system.
  • The information for songs expressed in special symbols or in unavailable languages may be displayed as “.”





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Using the iPod Menu

  • Press MENU during playback.
  • Press the appropriate play mode.

Tone Settings

  1. Press  on the iPod menu.

  2. Press tone settings. The tone settings menu is displayed. See “Tone Settings” under “Radio Controls with Touchscreen” in Operation on page 7-6.

Pictures and Movies (Picture System)

The infotainment system can view picture files stored on a USB storage device and devices that support Media Transfer Protocol (MTP).

Picture System Information

Caution for Using Picture Files

File size:

  • JPG: Within 64 to 5,000 pixels (Width) and 64 to 5,000 pixels (Height).
  • BMP, PNG, GIF: Within 64 to 1,024 pixels (Width) and 64 to 1,024 pixels (Height).

File extensions: .jpg, .bmp, .png, .gif. Animated .gif files are not supported.

Some files may not operate due to a different recording format or the condition of the file.

Viewing Pictures

  1. Connect the USB device to the USB port. 

  2. Press the screen to open to full screen. Press the screen again to return to the previous screen.

If the USB device is already connected:

  1. Press .

  2. Press  picture & movie.

  3. Press Source .

  4. Press USB picture.

Some features are disabled while the vehicle is in motion.

Viewing a Slide Show

  1. From the picture screen, press . The slide show will start to play.

  2. Press the screen to cancel the slide show during the slide show playback.

Viewing a Previous or Next Picture

Press  or 
 from the picture screen.

 

Rotating a Picture

Press   or 
 from the picture screen.

 

Enlarging a Picture

Press  from  the picture screen.

 

Using the USB Picture Menu

  1. Press MENU from the picture screen. 

  2. Press the appropriate menu:
  • picture file list: lists all picture files.
  • sort by title: shows pictures in title order.
  • sort by date: shows pictures in date order.
  • slide show time: allows selection of the slide show interval.
  • clock/temp display: allows selection of On or Off to show the clock and temperature on the full screen.
  • display settings: adjusts for Brightness and Contrast.
  1. Press  to exit.

Pictures and Movies (Movie System)

The infotainment system can play movie files stored on a USB storage device and devices that support Media Transfer Protocol (MTP).

Movie System Information

Caution for Using Movie Files

  • Available resolution: Within 720 x 576 (W x H) pixels.
  • Frame rate: Less than 30 fps.
  • Playable movie file: .avi, .mpg, .mp4, .divx, .xvid, .wmv. The playable movie file may not be played according to the codec format.
  • Playable codec format: divx, xvid, mpeg-1, mpeg-4 (mpg4, mp42, mp43), wmv9 (wmv3).
  • Playable Audio format: MP3, AC3, AAC, WMA.
  • Max video bitrate:

mpeg-1: 8 Mbps

mpeg-4 (mpg4, mp42, mp43): 4 Mbps

wmv9: 3 Mbps

divx 3: 3 Mbps

divx 4/5/6: 4.8 Mbps

xvid: 4.5 Mbps

  • Max audio bitrate:

mp3: 320 Kbps

wma: 320 Kbps

ac-3: 640 Kbps

aac: 449 Kbps

  • Movie files to which Digital Right Management (DRM) is applied may not be played.

Playing a Movie File

  1. Connect the USB device to the USB port.
  2. Press the screen to open to full screen. Press the screen again to return to the previous screen.

If the USB device is already connected:

  1. Press .

  2. Press  picture & movie.

  3. Press Source.

  4. Press USB movie.

Movie is not available while driving.

Viewing a Slide Show

From the picture screen, press  .

 

  • The slide show will start to play.
  • Press the screen to cancel the slide show during the slide show playback.
  • The last played audio source will play as background music during the slide show playback.

Pause

  • Press   to pause.

  • Press   to resume.





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Changing to Next/Previous Movie

  • Press  to change to the next
    file.
  • Press  within five seconds of
    the playback time to play the previous file.

Returning to the Beginning of the Current Movie

Press  after five seconds of the
playback time.

Scanning Forward or Backward

Press and hold  or
 during playback to rewind or fast forward.

 

Release the button to resume playback at normal speed.

Viewing Full Screen

Press  from the movie screen.

 

Press  again to return to the previous
screen.

Using the USB Movie Menu

  1. Press MENU from the movie screen. 

  2. Press the appropriate menu:
  • movie file list: lists all movie files.
  • clock/temp display: allows selection of On or Off to show the clock and temperature on the full screen.
  • display settings: adjusts for Brightness and Contrast.
  • tone settings: shows the sound setup. See “Tone Settings” under “Radio Controls with Touchscreen” in Operation on page 7-6.
  1. Press  to exit.





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Subtitle Language

If the movie file has a subtitle language, it can be viewed.

  • Press  from the movie screen.

  • Press   or
     on the pop-up screen.

  • Press  to close the pop-up screen.





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If there is only one subtitle language, it can be set to On/Off.

Audio Language

If the movie file has an audio language, it can be used.

  • Press  from the movie screen.

  • Press 
     or
     on the pop-up screen.

  • Press   to close the pop-up
    screen.

An audio language can be set only when supported by the DivX movie file.


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