Volvo S60: AUX/USB sockets

Volvo S60: AUX/USB sockets

• Connecting external devices

Connecting external devices

Sockets for auxiliary devices in the storage compartment between the front seats

An auxiliary device, such as an iPod or MP3 player can be connected to the audio system via one of the sockets in the center console storage compartment. A device connected to the USB socket can be operated using the vehicle's infotainment system controls.

An iPod􀂟 or an MP3 player with rechargeable batteries will also be charged if the device is connected to the USB socket (if the vehicle's ignition is on or if the engine is running).

To connect a device:

1. Press MEDIA several times to come to the desired source (iPod, USB or AUX).

Release the button and wait for several seconds or press OK/MENU.

> For example, if a USB device has been selected, the text Connect USB will be displayed.

2. Connect the device to one of the sockets in the center console storage compartment (see the illustration).

The text Reading USB will be displayed while the system reads the device's folders. This may take a short time, depending on the folder structure and the number of files.

When this information has been loaded, track information will be displayed and a track can be selected.

Tracks can be selected in two ways:

• Turn TUNE and press OK/MENU
• Use the right or left arrow keys () on the center console control panel or on the steering wheel keypad

NOTE

• The system supports a number of iPod􀂟 models produced in 2005 or later.
• In order to help avoid damage to the USB socket, it will be switched off if there is a short circuit or if the connected device uses too much current (which can happen if the device does not comply with the USB standard). The USB socket will reactivate the next time the ignition is switched on if the problem no longer exists. If the problem persists, contact a trained and authorized Volvo service technician.

MEDIA menu selections can be made from the center console or the steering wheel keypad. See page 244 for more information about the infotainment menu system.

Navigating and playing tracks

Turn TUNE to access the device's playlist and to navigate in this list. Press OK/MENU to either select a sub-folder or confirm a choice and begin playback. Press EXIT to cancel and exit the playlist or to go back in the folder structure. Press and hold EXIT to go to the highest level in the playlist.

The buttons on the center console or steering wheel keypad can also be used to change tracks/files.

The following symbols are used in the display:

• - audio files
• - video files
• - folders

When a file has been played, the player will continue to play the rest of the files (of the same type) in the current folder. When all of the files in the folder have been played, the player will automatically go to the next folder1 (unless Repeat folder is activated) and play the files in it.

The system automatically detects and changes settings if a device containing only audio or only video files is connected to the USB socket and will play these files. However, the system will not change settings if the device contains both audio and video files and will continue to play the current type of file.

Fast forward/reverse

Press and hold the buttons to fast forward/reverse. This is done at one speed for audio files but several speeds can be chosen for video files. Press the / buttons several times to increase the speed. Release the button to return to normal viewing speed.

Scan

This function plays the first ten seconds of each track/audio file. To start scanning:

1. Press OK/MENU.

2. Turn TUNE to Scan.

> The first ten seconds of each track/ audio file will be played.

3. Stop scanning by pressing EXIT. The current track/audio file will continue playing.

Random

This function plays the tracks in random order (shuffle). The random tracks/sound files can be scrolled through in the normal way. To listen to tracks in random order:

1. Press OK/MENU,

2. Turn TUNE to Random

3. Press OK/MENU to activate/deactivate the random play function.

Press the buttons on the center console or steering wheel keypad to change tracks/audio files.

Search

The keypad in the center console can be used to search for a file in the currently selected folder.

Start the search by either turning TUNE (to access the folders) or by pressing one of the character keys to enter a letter/number. Possible search results will be displayed as characters are entered.

Play the file by pressing OK/MENU.

Repeat

This function makes it possible to play files in a folder repeatedly. When the last file has been played, the first file will begin again. To activate:

1. Press OK/MENU.

2. Turn TUNE to Repeat folder.

3. Press OK/MENU to activate/deactivate the function.

External sound sources

USB flash drive

To simplify the use of a USB flash drive, it is advisable to only store music files on the drive. It will take considerably longer for the system to index the files on the drive if it contains anything other than compatible music files.

NOTE

• The system supports removable media that uses the USB 2.0 standard and the FAT32 file system. It can index up to 1,000 folders and a maximum of 254 sub-folders/files for each folder. However, the highest folder level can support up to 1,000 sub-folders/files.
• When using a longer type of USB device, connecting it with a USB adapter cable will help reduce mechanical wear on the USB socket and on the device.

USB hub

A USB hub can be connected to the USB socket, making it possible to connect several USB devices at the same time. To select one of the devices, go to the menu USB menu Select USB device

MP3 player

Many MP3 players have a file indexing system that is not supported by the vehicle's audio system. In order to use an MP3 player, the system must be set to USB Removable device/ Mass Storage Device.

iPod

An iPod receives current and its battery is charged through the USB cable.

The system will only play audio files from an iPod.

NOTE

When an iPod is used as a sound source, the vehicle's audio system has a menu structure similar to the one in the iPod. See the iPod's manual for detailed information.

Compatible file formats via the USB socket

The following audio and video files are supported by the system when playing a device connected to the USB socket.

Media playerBluetooth media