Playing music from a USB device
- Connect a media device to play to the USB port on the vehicle.
- Playback may start automatically depending on the media type.
- For more information about supportable devices and file types: ▶ see "USB mode."
- The shapes and arrangement of the buttons and USB port may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
- Perform any of the following methods:
- • On the Home screen, press the Radio/Media info widget or on the All menu screen, press Media.
- • On the control panel, press the [MEDIA] button.
- When multiple media are connected, press the [RADIO] or [MEDIA] button once more and then press the desired media source from the Radio/Media selection window (if equipped).
- When multiple media are connected, press and hold the [RADIO] or [MEDIA] button, and then select the desired media source from the Radio/Media selection window.
USB music screen
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- Moves to the file list screen.
- Displays the sequence number of the current file and the total number of files for playback.
- Displays the information of the current music. Press the artist or album info of the current song to go to list of songs by the artist or from the album.
- Used to change the repeat playback mode.
- Used to turn on or off the shuffle playback mode.
- Used to hide the current music file.
- Restart playing the current file or previous file.
- Can pause or resume playback.
- Can play the next file.
- Can see the duration of the playing song and the current playback position.
- The list of menu items appears.
- • Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press anywhere on the screen or briefly press the power button.
- • Media sources: Opens the Radio/Media selection window.
- • Songs for this artist: Moves to the list of the artist's songs.
- • Songs for this album: Moves to the list of music albums that contain the current song.
- • Sound settings: Displays the system sound settings screen.
- • Manual: Displays the QR code that provides access to the online user manual for the system.
- • Split screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
- The sound effect settings button may appear on the screen depending on the amp specifications.
- Press to add the currently playing music to Favourites.
- The icon is displayed on the playback screen only when you are subscribed to the Bluelink service.
- The icon is displayed on the playback screen only when the currently playing music contains the title and artist information.
- You can find the songs set your favourites in the Liked songs category under the USB Music list. The Liked songs category will show only the songs with information that matches the music files in the connected USB storage device.
Pause/Resume
You can pause or resume playback of a USB music file.
On the USB music playback screen, press or .
Rewind
By using the rewind function, you can listen to music in the USB device from the desired point during playback.
Perform any of the following methods:
- • On the USB music playback screen, press and hold .
- • On the control panel, press and hold the [ SEEK] button (if equipped).
- You can also run the function by using the Move lever on the steering wheel.
Fast forward
By using the fast forward function, you can listen to music in the USB device from the desired point during playback.
Perform any of the following methods:
- • On the USB music playback screen, press and hold .
- • On the control panel, press and hold the [TRACK ] button (if equipped).
- You can also run the function by using the Move lever on the steering wheel.
Restarting playback of the current music
You can play the current music in the USB device from the beginning.
Perform any of the following methods:
- • On the USB music playback screen, press after 3 seconds during playback.
- • On the control panel, press the [ SEEK] button after 3 seconds during playback (if equipped).
- You can also run the function by using the Move lever on the steering wheel.
Playing the previous file
You can play the previous file during playback in the USB device.
Perform any of the following methods:
- • On the USB music playback screen, press within 3 seconds during playback.
- • On the control panel, press the [ SEEK] button within 3 seconds during playback (if equipped).
- To play the previous music during playback, press twice or pressing the [ SEEK] button on the control panel twice after 3 seconds from the start of the playback (if equipped).
- You can also run the function by using the Move lever on the steering wheel.
- If any Search knob on the control panel, you can search for the desired music by using the knob. When you press the knob within 5 seconds, music is played. However, if no input within 5 seconds, the search stops and the system displays the information of the current file.
Playing the next file
You can play the next file in the USB device during playback.
Perform any of the following methods:
- • On the USB music playback screen, press .
- • On the control panel, press the [TRACK ] button (if equipped).
- You can also run the function by using the Move lever on the steering wheel.
- If any Search knob on the control panel, you can search for the desired music by using the knob. When you press the knob within 5 seconds, music is played. However, if no input within 5 seconds, the search stops and the system displays the information of the current file.
Changing the repeated playback mode for USB music
You can change the repeated playback mode for USB music: Repeat one, Repeat folder, and Repeat all.
On the USB music playback screen, press repeatedly.
Each time the icon is pressed, the playback repetition modes are toggled and the activated mode icon appears on the screen.
Turning on/off the shuffle playback mode for USB music
You can turn on or off the shuffle playback mode for USB music.
On the USB music playback screen, press repeatedly.
Each time the icon is pressed, the shuffle playback mode is turned on and off. When the shuffle playback is active, the files are played randomly with no sequence.
USB music list screen
You can search and play the desired music from the list by pressing List on the USB music playback screen.
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- Moves to the upper folder or category.
- Play all files in this category.
- Can see music files for each category. In the artist or album category, you can select multiple artists or albums to play their songs.
- The Liked songs category is only when you are subscribed to Bluelink (if equipped).
- Set to play media files in all sub-folders included in the current playlist.
- Return to the playback screen.
- The list of menu items appears.
- • Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press anywhere on the screen or briefly press the power button.
- • Media sources: Opens the Radio/Media selection window.
- • Show current track: You can return to the folder of the playing file while searching in the list.
- • Split screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
- The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Caution
- • Be sure to start the vehicle before connecting a USB device. When you start the vehicle after connecting a USB device, the USB device may get damaged.
- • Be careful of static electricity when connecting or removing a USB device. It may cause a system failure.
- • Be careful and avoid your body or any object coming into contact with the USB port on the vehicle. It may cause an accident or system failures.
- • Do not repeatedly connect and remove the USB connector within a short time. It may cause device errors or system failures.
- • Do not use a USB device for purposes other than playback. When you connect a USB for charging or heating, the system performance may decrease or it may cause system failures.
- When connecting a USB storage, do not use a separate extension cable and directly connect to the USB port. When you connect a USB storage via a USB hub or extension cable, the device may not be recognised.
- Push the USB connector fully into the USB port. When the connector is not fully inserted, a communication problem may occur.
- Noise may occur when removing a USB device from the system.
- You can play only the files that have been encoded in the standard format.
- The following USB devices may not be recognised or may not work properly.
- Encrypted MP3 players
- USB devices that are not recognised as removable discs
- USB devices may not be recognised depending on the device status.
- Some USB devices may not be supported due to compatibility issues.
- USB device recognition may take longer than usual depending on the device type, capacity, and file formats on the device.
- Some devices may not be charged through USB connection. It depends on the USB specifications.
- You can hide files only in the USB device formatted in exFAT, FAT16/32, or NTFS. The hidden files can be found in the "Hidden_" folder.