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Kia UVO User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide Kia UVO Audio System...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3. Basic Features ..........................21 1. System Power......................... 21 Turning System Power On ....................21 Turning System Power Off....................22 2. Turn Display On and Off ......................22 3. Select Display Language......................24 4. Resetting and Initializing UVO....................25 Resetting the system ......................25...
  • Page 3 Initializing the system ......................26 4. Sound and Display Settings ......................27 1. Sound Settings ........................27 FADER/BALANCE ......................... 28 TONE ............................. 29 Touch Screen Beep ......................30 Speed Dependent Volume Control ..................30 Variable EQ (Optional) ......................31 Power Bass (Optional) ......................32 2.
  • Page 4 Listening to HD radio......................44 Viewing FM/AM Station information ................. 45 2. SIRIUS MODE ............................45 SIRIUS Mode Screen and Features................... 45 Listening to the SIRIUS radio ....................46 Selecting a SIRIUS channel....................46 Selecting through SEEK....................46 Selecting through manual search ................47 Selecting through preset....................
  • Page 5 Disc/content format and compatibility ................56 AUDIO CD Mode Screen and Features..................57 Inserting/Ejecting a Disc......................58 Inserting a Disc........................58 Ejecting a Disc........................59 Listening to an Audio CD ......................59 Selecting a CD track ........................60 Selecting through Track Up/Down ..................60 Selecting through manual search ..................
  • Page 6 Precautions upon handling USB....................72 Connecting your USB device ..................... 73 USB Mode Screen and Features ....................73 Listening to music songs ......................74 Selecting music songs........................ 74 Selecting through song up/down ..................74 Selecting through manual search ..................75 Selecting from the playlist....................
  • Page 7 Viewing song information ......................86 5. zune MODE............................. 87 About zune ..........................87 Trademark ..........................87 Connecting your zune Device ..................... 87 zune Mode Screen and Features ....................88 Listening to your zune ....................... 88 Selecting zune music........................89 Selecting through song up/down ..................89 Selecting through manual search ..................
  • Page 8 Selecting a Virtual CD ........................ 99 Listening to all Virtual CDs ...................... 100 My Music Mode ..........................100 My Music Mode Screen and Features..................100 Listening to My Music ......................101 Selecting My Music ........................101 Selecting through song up/down ..................101 Selecting through manual search ..................
  • Page 9 Setting Priority ......................... 119 4. Using the phone features ......................120 Phone Mode Screens and Features..................120 When a mobile phone is connected ................. 120 When making a call ......................121 When receiving an incoming call ..................122 When on a call........................122 When there is a call waiting .....................
  • Page 10 Using text to speech feature ....................139 Switching the call between handsfree and handset device ..........140 Transferring the handsfree call to your Handset device ............140 Transferring a call on your Handset device to handsfree............. 141 5. Phone settings..........................142 Setting Phone Volume......................
  • Page 11 3. MEDIA............................ 158 4. Jukebox ..........................160 Command List – Phone Commands ..................161 PART V. REAR VIEW CAMERA ....................... 162 1. About Rear View Camera ......................162 APPENDIX ............................... 163 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION........................163 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................163...

  • Page 12: Recommendation

    If you cannot find the information you need in this manual or in the "Troubleshooting” section, your local authorized retailer will be pleased to clarify any inquiries you may have with the system or operations. Kia Motors recommends the use of only parts and accessories that have been tested and approved by Kia Motors in terms of function, safety and suitability.

  • Page 13: Welcome

    Congratulations on the Purchase of your new Kia UVO Audio System! Your new Kia UVO Audio System allows you to enjoy various audio and multimedia features through the main audio system. For the latest information about this product and other Kia products and accessories, visit http:www.kia.co.kr.

  • Page 14: Warning & Safety Information

    WARNING & SAFETY INFORMATION Safety Symbols Warning: When encountering this symbol in the manual, you must follow these recommendations to avoid irreparable damage to your car, system or connected devices or to avoid accidents with injuries or death. Caution: When encountering this symbol in the manual, you must be very careful and follow the recommendations to avoid damage to your car, system or connected devices or to avoid injury.

  • Page 15: Canadian Compliance

    Caution Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Kia Motors may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Canadian Compliance Update later...

  • Page 16: Copyrights & Trademarks

    COPYRIGHTS & TRADEMARKS © 2010 Kia Motors. All Rights Reserved. - Copyright / Trademark information - Relevant logos, trademarks, related descriptions The making of unauthorized copies of copy-protected material, including computer programs, files, broadcasts and sound recordings, may be an infringement of copyrights and constitute a criminal offense.

  • Page 17: Part I. Getting Started

    PART I. GETTING STARTED 1. Main Features List of Main Features here across all system features 2. Controls and Features 1. Head Unit...
  • Page 18 Feature (1) DISC EJECT Ejects the inserted disc. (2) FM/AM Turns on FM/AM mode. Each press of the [FM/AM] key will change the band in the order of FM -> AM -> FM. (3) SIRIUS Turns on SIRIUS mode. (4) MEDIA Turns on MEDIA mode.

  • Page 19: Steering Wheel

    2. Steering Wheel...
  • Page 20 Feature (2) ∨SEEK TRACK∧ Short (under 0.8 seconds) In FM/AM mode, automatically searches and plays the previous or next preset frequency. In SIRIUS mode, automatically searches and plays the previous or next preset channel. In MEDIA mode (CD, MP3, USB, IPOD, ZUNE, BT AUDIO), plays the previous or next track, song, or file.

  • Page 21: Basic Features

    3. Basic Features 1. System Power Turning System Power On 1. Turn on the ignition. 2. While the system is off, press the [POWER/VOLUME] knob to turn the system on. 3. The system will automatically restore to the most recently played mode. For example, pressing the [POWER/VOLUME] knob will turn on the system and display FM radio mode if FM mode had been the last operated mode prior to turning off the system.

  • Page 22: Turning System Power Off

    4. You can also turn the system on by pressing the [FM/AM], [SIRIUS], [MEDIA] and [JUKEBOX] keys. NOTE Pressing any one of the [FM/AM], [SIRIUS], [MEDIA] and [JUKEBOX] keys will turn on the system and display the last mode corresponding to each key. ...
  • Page 23 Press the [Display] button. Press the [Display off] button. Press any key on the control panel or steering wheel controller to turn the display back on excluding the [SEEK TRACK ∧] or [SEEK TRACK ∨] keys. NOTE > Touching any part of the screen will also turn the display back on. >...

  • Page 24: Select Display Language

    3. Select Display Language The Kia UVO system allows you to select the preferred display language for maximum convenience and system usability. The system provides you options of with three languages - English, French (Canadian) and Spanish. The default language is English.

  • Page 25: Resetting And Initializing Uvo

    4. Select the desired language. 5. The system will reboot and automatically restore the most recent mode in the new language 4. Resetting and Initializing UVO Resetting the system If the system is behaving abnormally, use the reset button to reset the system.

  • Page 26: Initializing The System

    (image showing ball-point pen or similar object, being pressed into reset needed) Use a ball-point pen or similar object to press the [RESET] button. The system will reboot and automatically restore the most recent mode. CAUTION The reset button should only be used in case of system malfunction. Never use the reset key while the system is operating normally. ...

  • Page 27: Sound And Display Settings

    Press the [System] button. Press the [Factory defaults] button. NOTE Initializing the system will erase all Phone settings, and other changes which you have made to the system. Make sure you have backed up all  important files before initializing to factory default settings. 4.

  • Page 28: Fader/Balance

    Press the [Sound] button on the main screen of each audio mode (FM/AM, SIRIUS, MEDIA, JUKEBOX) to enter Sound Setup. NOTE > Changes are saved as they are made. In other words, once you change a setting, the new setting will become saved. FADER/BALANCE Fader/Balance allows you to adjust the position of sound within the vehicle.

  • Page 29: Tone

    Use the top/down/left/right (arrow) buttons to make adjustments to the sound position Press the [] button to return to Sound Setup. NOTE > Press the [Default] button to restore the default setting. TONE Tone allows you to make changes to the Treble, Middle and Bass settings. Press the Tone setup button.

  • Page 30: Touch Screen Beep

    Use the left/right (arrow) buttons to make adjustments to the Treble, Middle and Bass. Press the [] button to return to Sound Setup. NOTE > Press the [Default] button to restore the default setting. Touch Screen Beep Touch Screen Beep allows you to turn on/off the beep that sounds when you touch the screen. In Sound Setup, press the [On] or [Off] button next to the Touch Screen Beep menu to turn the feature on or off.

  • Page 31: Variable Eq (Optional)

    Press the [On] or [Off] button next to the Speed Dependent Volume Control menu to turn the feature on or off. Variable EQ (Optional) Within the Variable EQ setting, there are three types of EQ setups which you can use according to your personal preferences. Select among the setups of Normal, Powerful and Concert.

  • Page 32: Power Bass (Optional)

    Select the desired Variable EQ setting from [Normal], [Dynamic] or [Concert]. Brief descriptions of each option are displayed on the screen. Press the [] button to return to Sound Setup. NOTE > Press the [Default] button to restore the default setting. Power Bass (Optional) Press the Power Bass setup button.

  • Page 33: Display Settings

    > Press the [Default] button to restore the default setting. 2. Display Settings The various Display setup options offered within the Kia UVO system allows you to change display settings according to your personal preference. Press the [SETUP] key on the control panel.

  • Page 34: Setting Brightness

    > Changes are saved as they are made. In other words, once you change a setting, the new setting will become saved. Setting Brightness The UVO audio system allows you to control the screen brightness automatically and manually. Automatic Brightness Control When the Display brightness is set to automatic, the brightness will be controlled automatically by assessing the amount of ambient light.

  • Page 35: Manual Brightness Control

    Press the [Automatic] button. Manual Brightness Control Press the [Display] button.

  • Page 36: Turning Display On And Off

    Press the [Daylight] or [Night] buttons. Use the left/right (image) arrow buttons to make adjustments to the display brightness. Press the [] button to return to Display Setup. NOTE > When Brightness control is set to [Automatic], the manual left/right (image) arrow buttons are not active. >...

  • Page 37: Turn Text Scroll On And Off

    Press the [Display] button. Press the [Display off] button. Press any key on the control panel or steering wheel controller to turn the display back on excluding the [SEEK TRACK ∧] or [SEEK TRACK ∨] keys. NOTE > When the display is turned off and you press the [SEEK TRACK ∧] or [SEEK TRACK ∨] keys, it will conduct the normal SEEK/TRACK operation. For example, if the display is turned off while in CD mode, pressing the [SEEK TRACK ∧] or [SEEK TRACK ∨] keys for under 0.8 seconds will play the previous/next track.
  • Page 38 Text shown on the screen can be scrolled. Turning on this feature is helpful when viewing long lines of text on the screen. Press the [SETUP] key on the control panel. Press the [Main] button.
  • Page 39 Press the [On] or [Off] button next to the Text Scroll menu to turn the feature on or off.

  • Page 40: Part Ii. Audio Features

    PART II. AUDIO FEATURES 1. FM/AM MODE FM/AM Mode Screens and Features...

  • Page 41: Listening To The Fm/Am Radio

    Button Name Description Mode display Displays the FM /AM mode. PRESET indicator If listening to a preset, displays the preset number. Frequency Displays the current frequency. STEREO indicator If the current frequency is a stereo broadcast, displays the indicator. Program Type If data is being transmitted, displays the program type.

  • Page 42: Selecting A Broadcast Frequency

     Selecting a broadcast frequency The Kia UVO System provides you with various ways to search for radio broadcasts. There are 3 ways to select radio broadcasts – selecting through SEEK, selecting through manual search, and selecting through presets. Selecting through SEEK Press the [SEEK TRACK ∧] or [SEEK TRACK ∨] keys on the control panel for under 0.8 seconds or the [∧] or [∨] keys on the steering wheel...

  • Page 43: Storing Presets

    Press the [Presets] button. Select the desired preset and press the button to start listening. NOTE Press the [∨] [∧] keys (under 0.8 seconds) on the steering wheel controller to flip through the presets sequentially. Press and hold the [∨] [∧] keys (over 0.8 seconds) on the steering wheel controller to operate SEEK. Storing presets Presets are a way for you to save your favorite radio broadcasts.

  • Page 44: Scanning Fm/Am Broadcast Frequencies

    Scanning FM/AM broadcast frequencies Radio broadcasts can be scanned to conveniently find radio broadcasts with superior reception. Each radio broadcast will be played for 5 seconds. This feature is particularly useful when traveling in new areas. Press the [SCAN] button. NOTE When scanning has completed an entire revolution, the scan function will terminate automatically and the previously played frequency will be restored.

  • Page 45: Viewing Fm/Am Station Information

    1. While listening to the radio, the HD icon will become displayed if receiving an HD radio broadcast. 2. Press the [HD >] button to change to a different HD broadcast. Viewing FM/AM Station information When listening to a HD or RBDS radio stations, you will be able to view station information. Press the Radio icon.

  • Page 46: Listening To The Sirius Radio

    Button Name Description Mode Display Displays the current mode as SIRIUS mode. Channel number Displays the current channel number. PRESET indicator If listening to a preset, displays the preset number. Category name Displays the category name. Channel name Displays the channel name. SIRIUS Icon Displays information about the current channel (artist, title, composer and other information).

  • Page 47: Selecting Through Manual Search

    NOTE While SEEK is operating, pressing the same [∧ SEEK TRACK ∨] key will terminate SEEK while pressing the opposite key will operate SEEK in the  reverse direction. Press and hold the [SEEK TRACK ∧] or [SEEK TRACK ∨] keys (over 0.8 seconds) to quickly move through the channels while the button is pressed ...

  • Page 48: Selecting Through Channel Search

    Press the [∨] [∧] keys (under 0.8 seconds) on the steering wheel controller to flip through the presets sequentially.  Press and holding the [∨] [∧] keys (over 0.8 seconds) on the steering wheel controller to operate SEEK.  Selecting through channel search Press the [Search] button.

  • Page 49: Using Skip

    Select the desired channel to start listening or press the [Category List] button to display the channels in the selected category. Using Skip Press the [List] button.

  • Page 50: Storing Preset

    Press the [Skip Setting] button. Select the channels you wish to skip. When selected, a [check mark] will be displayed next to the selected channel. Storing preset Presets are a way for you to save your favorite SIRIUS channels. Up to 18 presets can be saved in SIRIUS mode. Select the desired SIRIUS channel.

  • Page 51: Viewing Sirius Channel Information

    Press the [Preset] button. From the preset list, press and hold (over 0.8 seconds) the preset number button to which you wish to save. The current radio broadcast will automatically be saved to the present number. A beep will signify that the preset has been saved. Viewing SIRIUS channel information...

  • Page 52: Media Mode

    3. MEDIA MODE The MEDIA mode within your Kia UVO system offers a variety of media modes which allow you convenience and ease in operating your system. Media mode includes a variety of modes, such as audio CD, MP3 CD, USB, iPod, Zune, BT audio, and Aux. The features listed below describe common features which you will encounter when operating Audio CD, MP3 CD, USB, iPod, zune, and Jukebox My Music modes.

  • Page 53: Play/Pause

    Play/Pause 1. Insert or connect the desired media (Audio CD, MP3 CD, USB, iPod, zune) or press the [MEDIA] key on the control panel if the desired media has already been inserted or connected. 2. Each press of the [MEDIA] key will change the mode in the order of CD -> USB/iPod/zune -> AUX -> BT AUDIO -> CD. 3.

  • Page 54: Jump

    If you fast-forward to the end of the current media, the next media will automatically begin playing.  Jump 1. You can jump to different points in a media by touching the position on the progress bar. NOTE The Jump feature is not supported in iPod or iPhone devices. ...

  • Page 55: Audio Cd Mode

    The Shuffle setting can be used to play all media in the current mode randomly. Press the [Shuffle] button. The ‘Shuffle’ icon will be displayed. Press once to turn on the Shuffle setting and again to turn off. NOTE The Repeat and Shuffle settings cannot be used simultaneously. ...

  • Page 56: Supported Disc Format

    ● The system may not operate in extremely hot or cold temperatures. (The operational temperature range is: -10°C ~ 65°C). ● Steam may condense on the fiber optic lens due to rain, wet conditions, or heat caused by system operation. ●...

  • Page 57: Audio Cd Mode Screen And Features

    Audio-CD CD-R CD-RW ● CD-R/RW discs (Audio CD and MP3 CD) created with CD-writing devices or personal computers may not operate properly. Special formats or special features regarding software CD-R/RW Compatibility ●This system operates as a CD-ROM and supports CD-R and CD-RW discs in CD audio or MP3 CD format. ●CD-R/RW discs burned as audio CDs which have not been finalized are not supported by the device.

  • Page 58: Inserting/Ejecting A Disc

    Button Name Description Mode Display Displays that the current mode is CD mode. Copy Copies the entire CD as a Jukebox Virtual CD. Repeat If Repeat is operating, the current track will be repeated and the corresponding icon will be displayed. Shuffle If Shuffle is operating, the tracks will be played in random order and the corresponding icon will be...

  • Page 59: Ejecting A Disc

    Ejecting a Disc Press the [ ] button. The disc will immediately be stopped and ejected. NOTE  If the disc is straddled on the slot without removing for approximately 10 seconds, the disc will be re-inserted automatically into the disc player. In such cases, the disc will not begin playing automatically.

  • Page 60: Selecting A Cd Track

    Creating a Virtual CD Audio Ripping is a new feature in the Kia UVO audio system which allows you to copy an Audio CD to the Virtual CD with JUKEBOX. For more information on creating virtual CDs, refer to the JUKEBOX mode section.
  • Page 61 Press the [Copy] button. Select an empty CD slot to which you wish to save the CD. Once copying is complete, you can listen to copied CDs in Virtual CD mode.

  • Page 62: Mp3 Cd Mode

    Note When creating a Virtual CD, you are free to listen to all modes except CD mode and Virtual CD mode.  Copying can be canceled at anytime. While copying is in progress, press the [Cancel] button. However, if one or more tracks have already been copied, ...

  • Page 63: Mp3 Cd Mode Screen And Features

    ●It is possible to display up to 32 characters for file and folder names in case of UNICODE, and up to 64 characters in case of ASCII. Although the full length of the file name can be displayed by using the scroll function, the full length of folder names may not be displayed as the scroll function does not operate when displaying folder names.

  • Page 64: Selecting An Mp3 Cd Song

    2. When a song is playing and you wish to pause, press the [pause] button next to the progress bar. Press the [ ] button to restart the song. ► NOTE For some media formats, the system requires time for media indexing. In the case of MP3 CDs, the system will take 1.5sec / song. ...

  • Page 65: By Artist, Albums, Genres, Songs, Composers

    Press the [List] button. Press the name of the song from the list. The song will automatically start playing. NOTE In the MP3 list screen, the [∨] [∧] keys on the steering wheel controller and the [TUNE] knob can also be used to select songs. ...
  • Page 66 1. Press the [List] button. 2. Press the [Home] button.

  • Page 67: Explore Cd

    3. Choose the category through which you wish to select the song. MP3 CD mode allows you to select by Playlists, Artists, Albums, Genres, Songs, and Composers. Explore CD Explore CD is a feature which allows you to browse files and folders of the CD by the names of categories. 1.

  • Page 68: Copying Songs Into My Music

    MP3 songs. For more information, refer to the ‘Selecting a music song’ section. Copying songs into My Music Copying the current song The Kia UVO audio system allows you to copy songs from an MP3 CD into My Music.

  • Page 69: Copying Songs From List

    Press the [Copy] button. Once copying is complete, you can listen to copied music in My Music mode. NOTE > When copying one song, the [Cancel] button will be inactive. Copying songs from list Copying MP3 songs from lists allows you to simultaneously select several songs to copy into My Music.
  • Page 70 Press the [List] button. Press the [Edit] button. Select the songs you wish to copy. When selected, a [check mark] will be displayed next to the song. To select all songs in the play list, press the...

  • Page 71: Usb Mode

    After selecting the desired songs, press the [Copy] button. Once copying is complete, you can listen to copied music in My Music mode. NOTE If memory is already full and songs can no longer be copied, the “Memory full! Please delete music from your JUKEBOX” message will be displayed ...

  • Page 72: Precautions Upon Handling Usb

    Supported media formats ●This device supports ISO9660 LEVEL1 and LEVEL2. Detailed specification is as below. ●Maximum directory layers: 20 layers ●Maximum length of folder name/file name: 250Bytes ●Maximum number of folders which can be stored onto one USB: 2,000 folders (including ROOT directory) ●Maximum number of files which can be stored onto one USB: 6,000 files Precautions upon formatting USB &...

  • Page 73: Connecting Your Usb Device

    terminal in the vehicle. ● Some mass storage USB devices may have multiple logical drives partitioned for user convenience. In such cases, only music files within the top-level logical drive will be supported. ● This system may not operate normally if the USB terminal is used to connect MP3 Players, mobile phones, digital cameras, or other electronic devices (USB devices not recognized as portable disk drives).

  • Page 74: Listening To Music Songs

    corresponding icon will be displayed. Play Time Displays the play time. Artist name Displays the artist name. Song Title Displays the song title. Sound Enters Sound Setup. Listening to music songs Connect a USB device or press the [MEDIA] key on the control panel if a USB device has already been connected. 2.

  • Page 75: Selecting Through Manual Search

    Selecting through manual search Turn the [TUNE] knob on the control panel in clockwise or counter-clockwise direction. Each click will display information about the selected song. Press the [TUNE] knob to play the selected song. Selecting from the playlist Press the [List] button. Press the name of the song from the list.
  • Page 76 1. Press the [List] button. 2. Press the [Home] button.

  • Page 77: Explore Usb

    3. Choose the category through which you wish to select a song. USB Mode allows you to select by Playlists, Artists, Albums, Genres, Songs, and Composers. Explore USB Explore USB is a feature which allows you to browse files and folders of the USB by the names of categories. 1.

  • Page 78: Viewing Song Information

    2. Search the corresponding files and folders to select the desired song. Viewing song information When listening to USB music songs, you can browse through song details and information. Press the Album art icon.

  • Page 79: Copying Song Into My Music

    USB songs. For more information, refer to the ‘Selecting a music song’ section. Copying song into My Music Copying the current song The Kia UVO audio system allows you to copy songs from your USB device into My Music. Press the [Copy] button.

  • Page 80: Copying Songs From List

    Once copying is complete, you can listen to copied music in My Music mode. NOTE > When copying one song, the [Cancel] button will be inactive. Copying songs from list Copying USB music songs from lists allows you to simultaneously select several songs to copy into My Music. Press the [List] button.
  • Page 81 Press the [Edit] button. Select the songs you wish to copy. When selected, a [check mark] will be displayed next to the song. To select all songs in the play list, press the [Select All] button. After selecting the desired songs, press the [Copy] button.

  • Page 82: Ipod Mode

    Once copying is complete, you can listen to copied music in My Music mode. NOTE If memory is already full and songs can no longer be copied, the “Memory full! Please delete music from your JUKEBOX” message will be displayed ...

  • Page 83: Ipod Mode Screen And Features

    CAUTION If a playing iPod is connected to the audio system, a high-pitched tone may occur for approximately 1-2 seconds. Please turn the iPod device to pause/stop prior to connecting it to the vehicle. iPod Mode Screen and Features Button Name Description Mode Display Displays that the current mode is iPod mode.

  • Page 84: Selecting Ipod Music

    Selecting iPod music Selecting through song up/down 1. Press the [SEEK TRACK ∧] or [SEEK TRACK ∨] keys (under 0.8 seconds) on the control panel or the [ ] keys on the steering wheel controller to play ∧ ∨ the desired file. NOTE If the [SEEK TRACK ] key...

  • Page 85: By Artist, Albums, Genres, Songs, Podcasts, Composers, Audiobooks

    Press the name of the file from the list. The file will automatically start playing. NOTE In the iPod list screen, the [∨] [∧] keys on the steering wheel controller and the [TUNE] knob can also be used to select the desired file. ...

  • Page 86: Viewing Song Information

    2. Press the [Home] button. 3. Choose the category through which you wish to select. iPod mode allows you to select by Playlists, Artists, Albums, Genres, Songs, Podcasts, Composers and Audiobooks. Viewing song information When listening to your iPod, you can browse through file details and information.

  • Page 87: Zune Mode

    Press the Album art icon. The file information (Title, Album, Artist) for the current iPod file will be displayed. Press the [] button to return to the previous screen. 5. zune MODE About zune Trademark zune® is a registered trademark of Microsoft, Inc. Connecting your zune Device Connect your zune device as shown in the picture.

  • Page 88: Zune Mode Screen And Features

    Image here zune Mode Screen and Features Button Name Description Mode Display Displays that the current mode is zune mode. List Displays the zune folders and file lists for the disc. Repeat If Repeat is operating, the current song will be repeated and the corresponding icon will be displayed.

  • Page 89: Selecting Zune Music

    When connecting some external media formats, the system requires time for media indexing. In the case of zune files, the system will take 60ms/song.  Selecting zune music Selecting through song up/down 1. Press the [SEEK TRACK ∧] or [SEEK TRACK ∨] keys (under 0.8 seconds) on the control panel or the [ ] keys on the steering wheel controller to play ∧...

  • Page 90: By Artist, Albums, Genres, Songs, Composers

    Press the name of the file from the list. The file will automatically start playing. By Artist, Albums, Genres, Songs, Composers 1. Press the [List] button.

  • Page 91: Viewing Song Information

    2. Press the name [Home] button. 3. Choose the category through which you wish to select. zune mode allows you to select by Songs, Genres, Albums, Composers, and Playlists. Viewing song information When listening to your zune, you can browse through file details and information.
  • Page 92 Press the Album art icon. The file information (Title, Album, Artist) for the current MP3 file will be displayed. Press the [] button to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 93: Aux Mode

    6. AUX MODE AUX Mode Screen Button Name Description Mode Display Displays that the current mode is AUX mode. AUX Status Displays the AUX connection status...

  • Page 94: Connecting An Aux Media Device

    Sound Enters Sound Setup. Connecting an AUX media device Connect a cable from the headphone jack on your AUX device to the jack located in your vehicle. Image here NOTE Connecting your AUX device with the vehicle will not provide power to your AUX device. If you plan on using your AUX device for long periods of time, ...

  • Page 95: Bt Mode Screen And Features

    not be supported in some handset devices. Only one function can be used at a time between the Bluetooth handsfree or Phone music function. Playing music from the car is not possible when there are no music files stored in the handset device BT Mode Screen and Features Button Name Description...

  • Page 96: Selecting A Song

    Selecting a song Press the [SEEK TRACK ∧] or [SEEK TRACK ∨] keys (under 0.8 seconds) on the control panel or the [ ] keys on the steering wh eel controller to ∧ ∨ play the desired song. The previous or next song will begin playing. NOTE >...

  • Page 97: Jukebox Mode

    4. JUKEBOX MODE JUKEBOX Mode is a new feature in the Kia UVO Audio System which allows you to copy music from audio CDs, MP3 CDs, and USB music files to save in the system. JUKEBOX Mode can largely be divided into Virtual CD mode and My Music mode. Virtual CD mode refers to copied virtual CDs. The Kia UVO system offers you maximum convenience by allowing you to copy audio CDs and stores them as Virtual CDs within the system.

  • Page 98: Virtual Cd Mode Screen And Features

    Virtual CD Mode Screen and Features Button Name Description Mode Display Displays that the current mode is Virtual CD mode. List Displays the Virtual CD list screen. Repeat If Repeat is operating, the current track will be repeated and the corresponding icon will be displayed. Shuffle If Shuffle is operating, the tracks will be played in random order and the corresponding icon will be...

  • Page 99: Selecting A Virtual Cd

    The system will automatically restore the most recently played Virtual CD. Selecting a Virtual CD While playing a Virtual CD, press the [List] button.

  • Page 100: Listening To All Virtual Cds

    For more information on copying songs into My Music, refer to the ‘Copying songs into My Music’ section. My Music Mode within the JUKEBOX of your KIA UVO Audio System allows you to copy music and audio files from MP3 CDs and USB and store them in the system.

  • Page 101: Listening To My Music

    Button Name Description Mode Display Displays that the current mode is My Music mode. List Displays the My Music folder and file lists. Favorite Adds/removes current song to Favorites list. Repeat If Repeat is operating, the current song will be repeated and the corresponding icon will be displayed.

  • Page 102: Selecting Through Manual Search

    NOTE If the [SEEK TRACK ] key on the Control panel or [ ] key on the steering wheel controller are pressed and released after the song has played for  ∨ ∨ more than 3 seconds, the start of the current track will begin playing. If the song has been playing for less than 3 seconds, the start of the previous song will begin playing.

  • Page 103: By Artist, Album, Genres, Songs, Composers

    by Artist, Album, Genres, Songs, Composers 1. Press the [List] button. 2. Press the name [Home] button.

  • Page 104: Adding Favorites

    3. Choose the category through which you wish to select. My Music mode allows you to select by Favorites, Artists, Albums, Genres, Songs, and Composers. Adding Favorites The My Favorites feature allows you to create a separate Favorites list of songs. While listening to My Music, press the [heart] button.

  • Page 105: Playing Favorites

    The heart icon will be displayed on the screen to signify that the song has been saved in Favorites. To delete a song from Favorites, press the [empty heart] button Playing Favorites While playing My Music, press the [List] button.
  • Page 106 Press the [Home] button. In the My Music main mode screen, press the [Favorites] button. Press the name of the song from the list. The song will begin playing.

  • Page 107: Memory Management

    NOTE The Favorites button will be inactive when there are no songs saved as Favorites.  When deleting favorites from the Favorites list, the deleted favorites will be removed from the favorites list. The songs will not be deleted from the ...

  • Page 108: Deleting Virtual Cds And My Music

    The system information screen shows you the memory currently in use and total memory. Deleting Virtual CDs and My Music Deleting Virtual CDs While in Virtual CD mode, press the [List] button.

  • Page 109: Deleting My Music

    Press the [Edit] button. Select the Virtual CD slot you wish to delete. When selected, a [check mark] will be displayed next to the selected CD slot. Press the [Delete] button. Deleting My Music While in My Music mode, press the [List] button.

  • Page 110: Deleting All Files

    Press the [Edit] button. Select the songs you wish to cancel. When selected, a [check mark] will be displayed next to the selected song. To select all songs, press the [Select All] button. All of the songs in the play list will be selected. Press the [Delete] button.
  • Page 111 Press the [System] button. Press the [Delete all copy files] button. The system will reboot and automatically restore the most recent mode. NOTE When using the [Delete all copy files] feature, all virtual CDs and My music files will be deleted. ...

  • Page 112: Part Iii. Phone Features

    PART III. PHONE FEATURES 1. Using your Bluetooth Handsfree system Welcome to Kia’s connected world of wireless personal networking. The UVO Audio with Bluetooth® wireless technology allows you to safely and conveniently use various Bluetooth phone features as you drive your vehicle.

  • Page 113: Pairing Your Handset Device To The Handsfree System

    handsfree connection or let your voice mail answer it. • Do not search for phone numbers while driving. Searching through your address book takes attention away from driving safely. • Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when your car is not moving or before pulling into traffic. If you must make a call while moving, dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue.
  • Page 114 Press the [Connections] button. Press the [Add device] button. Perform a device discovery from the handset device. For details on device discovery for your handset device, refer to the handset device user’s manual. Once the device is discovered, input the passkey in the handset device.

  • Page 115: Deleting A Paired Handset Device

    > The process for initiating Bluetooth ® connections may vary depending on the manufacturer. Use the handset device user’s manual as a reference guide. > The Kia UVO audio System supports up to 5 pairings. After 5 handsets have already been paired, you must delete a handset to connect a new handset.

  • Page 116: Connecting A Handset Device

    Once the phone is selected, press the [Delete] button. Press the [Yes] button. NOTE > When you delete a paired phone, data will also be erased. For instance, deleting a paired phone will also erase recent calls, contact lists, and SMS data from the system.
  • Page 117 While in Phone mode, press the [Connections] button. Select the handset device you want to connect. Press the [Connect] button.

  • Page 118: Disconnecting A Handset Device

    NOTE After initial pairing, your highest priority handset device will automatically connect with the handsfree system every time you start your vehicle (if your handset device is powered on and the relevant Bluetooth® settings are not changed). Disconnecting a handset device This feature will disconnect the Bluetooth®...

  • Page 119: Setting Priority

    3. Press the [Disconnect] button. Note If you select a handset which is not currently connected, the [Disconnect] button will not be displayed. Check to see that you have selected the proper handset device. Setting Priority When more than one device has been paired to the system, you can set the connection priority so that a certain phone is connected with priority starting from the next time you turn on the system.

  • Page 120: Using The Phone Features

    Press the [Set Priority] button. Select the phone you wish to set as preferred priority and press the [Done] button. 4. Using the phone features Phone Mode Screens and Features When a mobile phone is connected...

  • Page 121: When Making A Call

    Button Name Description Dial Number Displays the Dial Pad screen. Contacts Displays the Contacts list Recent Calls Displays the Recent Calls list. Connections Displays the Connections screen. Settings Displays the Settings screen. When making a call Button Name Description Phone Battery charge status displays the battery charge status of the connected mobile phone.

  • Page 122: When Receiving An Incoming Call

    Signal Strength displays the mobile phone signal strength. The signal strength may not be displayed in some mobile phones. Name of the other party Displays the name of the other party. The name of the caller will not be displayed if the caller’s phone number has not be saved in contacts. Number of other party Displays the number of the other party Bluetooth connection state...

  • Page 123: When There Is A Call Waiting

    Button Name Description Call state Displays the call state, such as time talk, phone connection, and end time. Ends the call PRIVATE when talking on the car handsfree, use this function to switch the call to the mobile phone. MUTE Mutes the sound of the call.

  • Page 125: Answering An Incoming Call

    Answering an incoming call When there is an incoming call, an incoming call window will be displayed on the screen. Press the [Accept] button on the screen or the [PHONE] key on the control panel or the [Call] key on the steering wheel controller to answer the call. The call will be connected.

  • Page 126: Call Waiting

    2. The call will be rejected. Call waiting Call waiting is a feature which allows you to place the current call on hold in order to receive a second call. When you are in a call, the ‘incoming Call’ window will be displayed to the sound of a beep to signal a second incoming call.
  • Page 127 While in Phone mode, press the [Dial Number] button. Use the dial pad on the right side of the screen to enter the phone number. Press the [SEND] button on the screen or the [Call] key on the steering wheel controller to connect the call.

  • Page 128: By Contact List

    Note > Pressing and holding the [Send] button or [Call] key will redial the most recent number. > You can delete digits by pressing the [Delete] or [End] button on the screen. > The [Delete] button will delete one digit at a time while the [End] button will erase all digits. >...

  • Page 129: By Recent Calls

    Press the [SEND] button on the screen or the [Call] key on the steering wheel controller to connect the call by recent calls 1. While in Phone mode, press the [Recent Calls] button.

  • Page 130: Contact List

    2. Select the contact you want to call from the list. 3. Press the [SEND] button on the screen or the [Call] key on the steering wheel controller to connect the call. Note > If you want to connect to the most recent call you last made, press and hold the [SEND] button in the ‘Phone’ screen or the [Call] key on the steering wheel. >...
  • Page 131 You can store a list of names and phone numbers in the system contact lists. The contact list can support up to 1,000 entries. The contact list is only available when a handset device is connected to the handsfree system. In some phones, the system will automatically download contacts upon pairing. While in Phone mode, press the [Contacts] button.

  • Page 132: Searching Your Contacts

    The contacts from the currently paired handset device will automatically downloading the contacts from the handset device. NOTE > The Mobile, Home and Office numbers can be saved for each contact. Select the number you wish to call and press the corresponding [Send] button. Searching your contacts If you have many contacts uploaded in the device from your handset device, you can make searches of your contacts to conveniently find the desired person.
  • Page 133 Press the [Search] button. [Press the [Search by name] button. Enter the name you wish to find and press the [Search] button.

  • Page 134: By Number

    Press the [Send] button to connect the call. Note > When searching contacts by name, you do not need to enter the entire name to conduct the search. by number While in Phone mode, press the [Contacts] button.
  • Page 135 Press the [Search] button. Press the [Search by number] button. Enter the number you wish to find and press the [Search] button.

  • Page 136: Checking Missed Calls

    Press the [Send] button to connect the call. Note > When searching contacts by number, you do not need to enter the entire number to conduct the search. Checking missed calls While in Phone mode, press the [Recent Calls] button. Press the [Sort by] button.
  • Page 137 Press the [Missed] button. The list of missed calls will be displayed.

  • Page 138: Sms

    Downloading SMS messages (from mobile phone) When a mobile phone is paired with the system, unread messages will automatically be downloaded to the system. While you will not be able to check SMS messages through the system due to legal regulations, the system will read back messages for you for added convenience. The SMS feature is only available when the vehicle is parked.

  • Page 139: Sending An Sms Message (Custom Messages)

    Sending an SMS message (Custom Messages) The SMS feature within the Kia UVO system allows you to save custom messages, making it easy for you to send quick replies to incoming messages. While in the Inbox, press the [Send SMS] button.

  • Page 140: Switching The Call Between Handsfree And Handset Device

    Caution > The SMS features are supported only when the vehicle is parked. If you need to use SMS, first park your vehicle in a safe location. Switching the call between handsfree and handset device When you receive an incoming call, you have the option of using the handsfree or talking privately by using the handset device. Transferring the handsfree call to your Handset device After pressing the [Accept] button for an incoming call, the following screen will be displayed.

  • Page 141: Transferring A Call On Your Handset Device To Handsfree

    > Accepting a call with the handset device will automatically connect the call in Private mode. Transferring a call on your Handset device to handsfree If an incoming call is accepted with the handset device, the call will be connected with the handset device while the UVO system will display the following screen.

  • Page 142: Phone Settings

    5. Phone settings Setting Phone Volume Press the [Phone] key. Press the [Settings] button. Use the [left] / [right] buttons to control the volume to the desired level. Note Press the [Default] button to restore the default setting.  Although the call volume can be changed during a call, the volume will return to its initial level as saved in Setup. ...

  • Page 143: Contacts Sync

    Streaming Audio is a feature which turns on/off BT Audio Mode. For more information on BT Audio, refer to the ‘BT Audio Mode’ section in the Audio Features chapter of the user’s manual. While in Phone Settings, press the [Settings] button. Press the [On] or [Off] button next to the Streaming Audio menu.

  • Page 144: Sms

    While in Phone Settings, press the [Settings] button. Press the [On] or [Off] button next to the Contacts Sync menu. NOTE > Press the [Default] button to restore the default setting. > Changes are saved as they are made. In other words, once you change a setting, the new setting will become saved. This feature allows you turn the SMS feature on or off within the system.

  • Page 145: Changing Passkey

    While in Phone Settings, press the [Settings] button. Press the [On] or [Off] button next to the SMS menu. NOTE > Press the [Default] button to restore the default setting. > Changes are saved as they are made. In other words, once you change a setting, the new setting will become saved. Changing passkey The passkey is the authentication code needed whenever you pair a new handset device.
  • Page 146 While in Phone Settings, press the [Settings] button. Press the [pass key number] button next to the passkey menu. Input the new passkey and press the [Done] button to save.

  • Page 147: Part Iv. Voice Commands

    1. Conditions for voice command system The Kia UVO voice control system includes a special handsfree microphone mounted about the driver-side seat of your car which blocks out (filters out) ambient noise and allows you to operate system features through voice commands while maintaining proper posture.

  • Page 148: Using Voice Command

    Using Voice Command Press the [ ] key on the steering wheel controller. A [ icon ] display will be shown at the top of the screen followed by a “Please say a command" system comment. Once the [icon Listening…] icon becomes displayed, say the desired voice command (ex: “What’s Playing”) NOTE The system voice comment “Please say a command”...

  • Page 149: Turning Command Feedback On And Off

    2. Press the [HELP] button. 3. Press the mode to view a list of related Voice Commands. NOTE > The "help" command can be used even while voice recognition dialogue is operating. At such time, help instructions appropriate to the state of the dialogue will be provided.

  • Page 150: Adjusting Voice Command Volume

    1. Press the [Voice] button. 2. Press the [On] or [Off] button next to the Command Feedback menu. NOTE > Press the [Default] button to restore the default setting. > Changes are saved as they are made. In other words, once you change a setting, the new setting will become saved. Adjusting Voice Command Volume...

  • Page 151: Speaker Adaptation

    1. Press the [Voice] button. 2. Use the left/right (image) arrow buttons to adjust the voice command volume. 3. Press the [] button to return to the Setup screen. NOTE > Press the [Default] button to restore the default setting. >...

  • Page 152: Creating A Voice Profile

    Creating a Voice Profile The Voice Command feature in the Kia UVO audio system allows you to create speaker profiles in order to maximize recognition accuracy. You will be asked to red a number of sentences to the system so that it can adapt to your voice. Creating a profile takes approximately N minutes and must be done while the vehicle is parked.
  • Page 153 After reading the instructions, press the [Create a Profile] button. Input the name of the profile you wish to use and press the [Done] button.

  • Page 154: Selecting A Previous Voice Profile

    5. Follow the training set as shown on the screen. (Voice Profile Software Update required) NOTE > There are 10 commands in the training set. For each one, press the speak button and read the command on the screen. Selecting a Previous Voice Profile...
  • Page 155 Press the [Voice] button. Press the [Profile name] button next to the Speaker Adaptation menu.

  • Page 156: Deleting A Voice Profile

    Press the name of the profile. NOTE > Press the [None (Default)] button to restore the default profile. > Changes are saved as they are made. In other words, once you change a setting, the new setting will become saved. Deleting a Voice Profile Press the [Voice] button.

  • Page 157: Voice Command List

    Press the [Delete] button next to the name of the profile. Press the [Yes] button. NOTE > Press the [None (Default)] button to restore the default profile. > Changes are saved as they are made. In other words, once you change a setting, the new setting will become saved. 4.

  • Page 158: Command List - General Commands

    Command List – General Commands Command Operation Exit Exits the current mode. ● Go back Returns to the previous step. ○ Repeat Repeats the command feedback. ● Help Displays the main Help screen. ● Voice command feedback {on, Turns command feedback on/off. ●...
  • Page 159 Play album {album name} Plays media for the selected album. ● Play track {track name} Plays the current track. ● Play playlist {playlist name} Plays media for the current playlist. ● Play genre {genre} Plays media for the selected genre ●...

  • Page 160: Jukebox

    Play iPod podcast {podcast} (iPod only) Plays the selected iPod podcast. ● Show {zune, iPod, USB} artist Displays the selected artist name in the selected media mode. ● {name} Show {zune, iPod, USB} album Displays the selected album name in the selected media mode. ●...

  • Page 161: Command List - Phone Commands

    Show genres Displays all genres. ● Show tracks Displays all tracks. ● Show composers Displays all composers. ● What’s playing? Reads back the current Media information. ○ Play My Music favorites Plays favorites within My Music. ○ Add to favorites Adds the current song to favorites.

  • Page 162: Part V. Rear View Camera

    > For maximum user safety, the UVO audio system is connected with a rear view camera. > The Rear View Camera System uses an exterior camera integrated to the rear of the vehicle that sends video feedback to the UVO system.

  • Page 163: Appendix

    The rear view camera will activate. WARNING Check your surroundings for safety. The rear view camera is equipped with an optical lens necessary to acquire a wider filed of vision and may results in a display which differs from the actual distance.
  • Page 164 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

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