Volvo V90 Twin Engine (2018 year). Instruction - part 28

Voice recognition control of radio and media
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Media via USB port (p. 486)

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video (p. 487)

Media playback

The media player is controlled from the centre
display. Several functions can also be operated
using the steering wheel's right-hand keypad or
voice control.

The media player also operates the radio, which
is described in a separate section.

Starting the media source

Application view. (Generic image, basic apps vary by

market and model.)

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1. Insert a CD.

2. Open the app

from the app view.

3. Select what to play back.

> Playback begins.

USB memory

1. Insert the USB memory.

2. Open the app

USB

from the app view.

3. Select what to play back.

> Playback begins.

Mp3 player and iPod

3. Go to vod.divx.com for more information and

To start playback from iPod, use the iPod app
(not USB).

When an iPod is used as audio source, the
car's audio and media system has a menu
structure that is similar to the iPod player's
own menu structure.

1. Connect media source.

2. Start playback from the connected media

source.

3. Open the app (

iPod

USB

) from the app

view.
> Playback begins.

Bluetooth connected device

1. Activate Bluetooth in the media source.

2. Connect media source.

3. Start playback from the connected media

source.

4. Open the app

Bluetooth

from the app view.

> Playback begins.

Internet media

1. Connecting the car.

2. Open the app from the app view.

> Playback begins.

video

1. Connect media source.

2. Open the app

USB

from the app view.

3. Tap on the title of the desired item to play

back.
> Playback begins.

Apple CarPlay

Apple CarPlay is described in a separate section.

Controlling and changing media

The media player can be oper-
ated by voice recognition, from
the steering wheel keypad or
the centre display.

Volume - turn the control knob under the centre
display or press

on the steering wheel's

right-hand keypad in order to increase or
decrease the volume.

Play/pause - tap on the image belonging to the
song being played back, the physical button
under the centre display or

on the steering

wheel's right-hand keypad.

Change track/song - tap on the desired track in
the centre display, press on

under

the centre display or on the steering wheel's
right-hand keypad.

Fast forward/move in time - tap on the time axis
in the centre display and drag sideways, or press
and hold

under the centre display or

on the steering wheel's right-hand keypad.

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Changing media - select from previous sources
in the app, in the app view, press on the desired
app or select with the steering wheel's right-hand
keypad via the app menu

Library

- tap on the button to

play back from the library.

Shuffle

- tap on the button to

shuffle the playback order.

Similar

- tap on the button in

order to use Gracenote to
search for similar music on the
USB device and to create a
playlist from it. The playlist can
contain a maximum of 50
songs.

Change device

- tap on the

button in order to switch
between USB devices when
several are connected.

Settings for video

With the video player in full screen mode, or by
opening the top view and pressing

Settings

Video

, the following can be adjusted:

Audio

Language

Off

and

Subtitle Language

Playing back DivX

This DivX Certified

device must be registered in

order to play back purchased DivX Video-on-
Demand (VOD) films.

1. Press

Settings

in top view.

2. Tap

Video

DivX

® VOD

and retrieve the

registration code.

to complete the registration.

Related information

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Using the application menu in the driver dis-
play (p. 112)

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Voice recognition control of radio and media
(p. 124)

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Connecting a device via Bluetooth

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Apps (p. 474)

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Searching media (p. 484)

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(p. 486)

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Audio settings for media (p. 487)

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AUDIO AND MEDIA

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Gracenote

Gracenote identifies artist, album, song titles
and associated images, which are shown during
playback.

Gracenote MusicID

is a standard for music rec-

ognition.

1. Press

Settings

in top view.

2. Press

Media

Gracenote

3. Select settings for Gracenote data:

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Gracenote

® Online Search

- searches in

Gracenote's online database for playing
media.

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Gracenote

® Multiple Results

- selects

how to display Gracenote data if there are
more than one search results.
1 - the file's original data are used.
2 - Gracenote data are used.
3 - Gracenote or original data can be
selected.

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None

- no results are shown.

Updating Gracenote

The content of the Gracenote database is upda-
ted continuously. Download the latest update for
optimal functionality. For information and down-
load, see support.volvocars.com.

Related information

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License agreement for audio and media
(p. 509)

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Searching media

It is possible to search by artist, composer, song
titles, album, video, audio book, playlist and, with
an online connected car, podcasts (digital media
via Internet).

1. Press

> Search view with keyboard is opened.

2. Enter the search terms.

3. Press

> Connected devices are searched and the

search results are listed by category.

Swipe sideways across the screen to show each
category separately.

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Using the keyboard in the centre display
(p. 49)

AUDIO AND MEDIA

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Online car

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CD player

The media player can play back CD discs with
audio files. See technical specifications for sup-
ported formats.

Disc insert and eject slot.

Disc eject button.

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Voice recognition control of radio and media
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Connecting a device via Bluetooth

Media via Bluetooth

The car's media player is equipped with
Bluetooth

and can wirelessly play audio files

from external devices with Bluetooth

, such as

mobile phones and PDAs.

Related information

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(p. 486)

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Voice recognition control of radio and media
(p. 124)

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Ignition positions (p. 409)

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AUDIO AND MEDIA

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Connecting a device via Bluetooth

Connect a Bluetooth

device with the car in

order to stream media and use as Internet con-
nection if it is available.

Many phones on the market now have wireless
Bluetooth

technology, but not all of them are

fully compatible with the car. For compatibility,
see support.volvocars.com.

The procedure for connecting a media device is
the same as for connecting a phone.

Related information

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Connect phone (p. 496)

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Media via Bluetooth

(p. 485)

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Media via USB port

An external audio source, e.g. an iPod

® or MP3

player, can be connected to the audio system.

Devices with rechargeable batteries are
recharged when connected via USB and the igni-
tion is in position I, II or the engine is running.

The content of the external source can be loaded
more quickly if it only consists of compatible for-
mats. Video files can also be played back via the
USB port.

Some MP3 players have their own file systems
that are not supported by the audio system.

Related information

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Voice recognition control of radio and media
(p. 124)

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Ignition positions (p. 409)

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video (p. 487)

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Apple CarPlay

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Connecting a device via USB port

An external audio source, e.g. an iPod

or MP3

player, can be connected to the audio system via
one of the ports in the tunnel console. Allow the
cable to lie forwards so that it is not trapped
when the lid is closed.

The phone must be connected to the USB port
with white frame (when there are two USB ports)
when using Apple CarPlay

* and Android Auto*.

USB ports in the tunnel console.

Related information

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Media via USB port (p. 486)

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AUDIO AND MEDIA

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video

Videos on USB-connected devices can be
played back using the media player.

No picture is shown when the car starts to move,
but only the audio is played back. The picture is
shown again when the car is stationary.

See section "Technical specifications for media"
for supported video formats.

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Audio settings for media

Changing the audio settings for music and other
playback.

1. Press

Settings

in top view.

2. Tap on

Sound

and select settings:

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Tone

— personal settings for bass, treble,

equaliser, etc.

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Balance

- balance between right/left

loudspeakers and balance between front/
rear loudspeakers.

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System Volumes

– adjusts volume in

the various systems of the car. For exam-
ple,

Voice Control

Park Assist

and

Phone Ringtone

Sound experience

Recreating the acoustics from Gothenburg Concert Hall.

With the

Sound Experience

app, there are

more audio playback options, e.g. playback with
concert hall feel. The settings replace any
choices made for audio settings.

Related information

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Audio settings (p. 475)

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No images are shown once the car reaches a
certain speed but the sound will be heard the
whole time. The picture returns once more when
the car is almost or completely stationary.

The TV is controlled from the centre display. Sev-
eral functions can also be controlled from the
right keypad on the steering wheel or with voice
recognition.

Related information

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Using the TV

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Using the TV

Start the TV

1. Open the app

from the app view.

2. Select a channel.

Change or search for TV channels

The TV automatically searches for the channels
with best reception.

Change the list of visible channels

1. Press

Library

2. Select playback from

TV-channels

Favourites

3. Select the desired channel.

Change channel from selected list
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Press on

under the centre dis-

play or on the steering wheel keypad.
> The highlight moves up or down one

place in the selected playlist

You can also change stations from the centre
display.

Favourites

A TV channel can be saved as a favourite:

–

Tap on

in order to add/remove a chan-

nel to/from the favourites list.

TV guide

A programme guide is available with information
about TV programmes for up to 48 hours.

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Tap on

Guide

to show information about TV

programmes.

If the car is moved within the country, e.g.
from city to city, it is not certain that

Favourites

are available since the frequency

may have changed.

Change the format of the TV picture

Tapping on

Picture format

enables you to

choose which format the TV picture should be
shown in.

Auto

- The TV picture is shown in the image

format being transmitted.

Auto fill

- The TV picture is maximised with-

out cropping.

Settings for TV

The option to make certain settings is available,
both in the top view or when TV-viewing takes
place in full screen mode.

Applies to certain markets.

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With the video player in full screen mode, or by
opening the top view and pressing

Settings

Media

, the following can be adjusted:

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Subtitle Language

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Audio Language

Voice recognition control of radio and media
(p. 124)

The system only supports TV broadcasts in
the countries that broadcast in MPEG-2 or
MPEG-4 format and follow the DVB-T/T2
standard. The system does not support ana-
logue broadcasts.

Related information

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Navigating in the centre display's views
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License agreement for audio and media
(p. 509)

Apple CarPlay

Apple CarPlay gives you the option to listen to
music, make phone calls, get directions, send/
receive messages and use Siri, all while you stay
focused on your driving. Apple CarPlay works
with selected Apple devices.

If the car is not already equipped with
Apple CarPlay then it is possible to install it after-
wards. Contact a Volvo dealer to install
Apple CarPlay.

Information about which apps are supported and
which phones are compatible is available on
Apple's website: www.apple.com/ios/carplay/.
Using apps that are not compatible with
Apple CarPlay may sometimes mean that the
connection between an iPhone and the car is
broken. Please note that Volvo is not responsible
for the content in Apple CarPlay.

When using map navigation via Apple CarPlay
there is no guidance in the driver display or head-
up display, but only in the centre display.

The Apple CarPlay apps can be controlled via the
centre display, mobile phone or with the steering
wheel's right-hand keypad (applies to certain
functions). The apps can also be voice-controlled
using Siri. A long press on the steering wheel
button

starts voice control using Siri and a

short press activates the car's own voice control.
If Siri breaks off too early, hold the steering wheel
button

depressed.

By using Apple CarPlay you acknowledge
the following: Apple CarPlay is a service
provided by Apple Inc. under its terms and
conditions. Volvo Cars is thus not
responsible for Apple CarPlay or its
features/applications. When using Apple
CarPlay, certain information from your car
(including its position) is transferred to your
iPhone. In relation to Volvo Cars, you are
fully responsible for your and any others
person’s use of Apple CarPlay.

Related information

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Using Apple CarPlay

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AUDIO AND MEDIA

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Using Apple CarPlay

To use Apple CarPlay, Siri voice control must be
activated in your phone. The phone must also
have an Internet connection via Wi-Fi or the
mobile network.

Connect an iPhone and start
Apple CarPlay

Apple CarPlay can only be used if Bluetooth
is deactivated. A phone or media player con-
nected to the car via Bluetooth will therefore
not be available when Apple CarPlay is active.
An alternative Internet source must be used
to connect to the Internet for the car's apps.
Use Wi-Fi or the car's built-in modem

1. Connect an iPhone to the USB port. In the

cases where there are two USB ports, the
one with the white frame around the port
must be used.

2. Read the information in the pop-up message

and then tap on

3. Tap on

Apple CarPlay

in the app view.

4. Read the terms and conditions and then tap

to connect.

> The subview with Apple CarPlay is opened

and compatible apps are shown.

5. Tap on the desired app.

> The app starts.

Starting Apple CarPlay

Apple CarPlay is started according to the follow-
ing after an iPhone has been connected.

1. Connect an iPhone to the USB port. In the

cases where there are two USB ports, the
one with the white frame around the port
must be used.
> If the setting for automatic start is

selected - the subview with
Apple CarPlay is opened and compatible
apps are shown.

2. If the subview with Apple CarPlay is not

opened, tap on

Apple CarPlay

in the app

view.
> The subview with Apple CarPlay is opened

and compatible apps are shown.

3. Tap on the desired app.

> The app starts.

Apple CarPlay runs in the background if another
app is started in the same subview. To show
Apple CarPlay in the subview again - tap on the
Apple CarPlay icon in the app view.

Switch the connection between
Apple CarPlay and iPod

Apple CarPlay to iPod

1. Press

Settings

in top view.

2. Continue to

Communication

Apple

CarPlay

3. Untick the box for the Apple device that shall

no longer start Apple CarPlay automatically
when the USB cable is connected.

4. Disconnect and connect the Apple device to

the USB port.

5. Open the app

iPod

from the app view.

iPod to Apple CarPlay

1. Tap on

Apple CarPlay

in the app view.

2. Read the information in the pop-up message

and then tap on

3. Disconnect and connect the Apple device to

the USB port.
> The subview with Apple CarPlay is opened

and compatible apps are shown.

Related information

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Settings for Apple CarPlay

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Resetting settings in the settings menu
(p. 176)

AUDIO AND MEDIA

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Settings for Apple CarPlay

Settings for Apple device connected with Apple
CarPlay.

Automatic start

1. Press

Settings

in top view.

2. Continue to

Communication

Apple

CarPlay

and select setting:

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Tick the box - Apple CarPlay starts auto-
matically when the USB cable is con-
nected.

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Untick the box - Apple CarPlay does not
start automatically when the USB cable is
connected.

A maximum of 20 Apple devices can be stored in
the list. When the list is full and a new device is
connected the oldest one is deleted.

A factory reset is required in order to delete the
list; see the section "Resetting settings in the
settings menu".

System volumes

1. Press

Settings

in top view.

2. Tap on

Sound

System Volumes

and

make the settings for the following:

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Voice Control

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Navi Voice Guidance

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Phone Ringtone

Related information

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Apple CarPlay

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Android Auto

Android Auto gives you the option to listen to
music, make phone calls, get directions and use
car-adapted apps from an Android device.
Android Auto works with selected Android devi-
ces.

Information about which apps are supported and
which phones are compatible is available on the
website: www.android.com/auto/. For third-party
apps, see Google Play. Please note that Volvo is
not responsible for the content in Android Auto.

Android Auto is started from the app view. After
Android Auto has been started once, the applica-
tion will be started automatically the next time the
device is connected. Automatic start can be
deactivated under settings.

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When a phone is connected to Android Auto
it is possible to stream via Bluetooth to
another media player. Bluetooth is active
while Android Auto is being used.

When using map navigation via Android Auto
there is no guidance in the driver display or head-
up display, but only in the centre display.

Android Auto can be controlled via the centre
display using the steering wheel's right-hand key-
pad or voice control. A long press on the steering
wheel button

starts voice recognition control

and a short press deactivates.

By using Android Auto, you acknowledge
the following: Android Auto is a service
provided by Google Inc. under its terms and
conditions. Volvo Cars is not responsible for
Android Auto or its features or applications.
When you use Android Auto, your car
transfers certain information (including its
location) to your connected Android phone.
You are fully responsible for your and any
other person’s use of Android Auto.

Starting Android Auto

The first time an Android is connected

1. Connect the Android to the USB port. In the

cases where there are two USB ports, the
one with the white frame around the port
must be used.

2. Read the information in the pop-up message

and then tap on

3. Tap on

Android Auto

in the app view.

4. Read the terms and conditions and then tap

to connect.

> The subview with Android Auto is opened

and compatible apps are shown.

5. Tap on the desired app.

> The app starts.

Previously connected Android

1. Connect the phone to the USB port.

> If the setting for automatic start is

selected - the subview with Android Auto
is opened and compatible apps are
shown.

2. If the setting for automatic start is not

selected - open the

Android Auto

app from

the app view.
> The subview with Android Auto is opened

and compatible apps are shown.

3. Tap on the desired app.

> The app starts.

Android Auto runs in the background if another
app is started in the same subview. To show
Android Auto in the subview again - tap on the
Android Auto icon in the app view.

Related information

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Settings for Android Auto

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Overview of the centre display (p. 33)

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Settings for Android Auto

Settings for a phone that has been connected
the first time with Android Auto.

Automatic start

1. Press

Settings

in top view.

2. Press

Communication

Android Auto

and select setting:

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Tick the box - Android Auto starts auto-
matically when the USB cable is con-
nected.

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Untick the box - Android Auto does not
start automatically when the USB cable is
connected.

A maximum of 20 Android devices can be stored
in the list. When the list is full and a new device is
connected the oldest one is deleted.

A factory reset is required in order to delete the
list; see the section "Resetting settings in the
settings menu".

System volumes

1. Press

Settings

in top view.

2. Tap on

Sound

System Volumes

and

make the settings for the following:

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Voice Control

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Navi Voice Guidance

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Phone Ringtone

Related information

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Android Auto

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Resetting settings in the settings menu
(p. 176)

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Overview of the centre display (p. 33)

Technical specifications for media

Compatible file formats, audio specifications
and USB.

Audio files

For-
mat

File extension

Codec

MP3

.mp3

MPEG1 Layer III,
MPEG2 Layer III,
MP3 Pro (mp3
compatible),
MP3 HD (mp3
compatible)

AAC

.m4a, .m4b, .aac AAC LC (MPEG-4

part III Audio),
HE-AAC (aacPlus
v1/v2)

WMA

.wma

WMA8/9,
WMA9/10 Pro

WAV

.wav

LPCM

FLAC

.flac

FLAC

Video files

Format

File extension

MP4

.mp4, m4v

MPEG-PS

.mpg, .mp2, .mpeg, .m1v

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Format

File extension

AVI

.avi

AVI (DivX)

.avi, divx

ASF

.asf, .wmv

MKV

.mkv

Subtitles

Format

File extension

SubViewer

.sub

SubRip

.srt

SSA

.ssa

DivX

DivX certified devices have been tested for high-
quality DivX (.divx, .avi) video playback. When you
see the DivX logo, you have the freedom to play
DivX films.

Profile

DivX Home Theater

Video codec

DivX, MPEG-4

Resolution

720x576

Bit rate

4.8Mbps

Frame rate

30 fps

File extension

.divx, .avi

Max file size

4 GB

Audio codec

MP3, AC3

Subtitles

XSUB

Special func-
tions

Multiple subtitles, multiple
audio, resume play

Reference

Meets all requirements of
the DivX Home Theater pro-
file. Visit divx.com for more
information and software
tools to convert your files
into DivX Home Theater
video.

Storage on USB device

In order for the system to read the USB device
correctly, the following specifications must be fol-
lowed. No folder structure will be shown in the
centre display during playback.

Max number

Files

15000

Folders

1000

Folder levels

Playlists

100

Items in a playlist

1000

Subfolders

No limit

Technical specification for USB
connector

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Type A socket

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Version 2.0

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Voltage supply 5 V

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Current supply max. 2.1 A

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