External Audio Source Via Aux/Usb* Input - Volvo V40 Owner's Manual

11 Audio and media
External audio source via AUX/USB*
input
An external audio source, e.g. an iPod
MP3 player, can be connected to the audio
system.
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An audio source connected to the USB input
can be operated 25 using the car's audio con-
trols. A device connected via the AUX input
cannot be controlled via the car.
There is a recess in the right-hand rear edge
of the tunnel console where cables can be
routed so that the hatch can be closed with-
out cables being pinched.
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An iPod or MP3 player with rechargeable
batteries is recharged (when the ignition is on
or the engine is running) if the device is plug-
ged into the USB connection.
Only applies to the media source connected via the USB connection.
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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
USB memory
To facilitate the use of a USB memory stick,
only store music files on it. It takes a lot
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or
longer for the system to load storage media
that contains anything other than compatible
music files.
NOTE
The system supports mobile media com-
pliant with USB 2.0 and the FAT32 file sys-
tem and can handle 1000 folders with a
maximum of 254 subfolders/files in every
folder. The top level, which can handle up
to 1000 subfolders/files, is an exception to
this.
NOTE
When using a longer model USB memory
stick the use of a USB adapter cable is
recommended. This is to avoid mechanical
wear to the USB input and the connected
USB memory stick.
USB hub
It is possible to connect a USB hub to the
USB connection and thereby connect multi-
ple USB devices simultaneously. Selection of
USB device is made in
USB menu Select USB
MP3 player
Many MP3 players have their own file sys-
tems that are not supported by the audio sys-
tem. For use in the system, an MP3 player
must be set in
Mass Storage Device
iPod
An iPod
by the USB connection* via the player's con-
nection cable.
The system only supports the playback of
audio files from iPod
When an iPod
the car's infotainment system has a menu
structure that is similar to the iPod
er's own menu structure.
Related information
•
Audio and media - operating the system
(p. 371)
•
Connecting an external audio source via
USB
mode under AUX/USB* input (p. 395)
device. •
Playback and navigation of external audio
source (p. 395)
USB Removable device/
mode.
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is charged and supplied with power
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is used as audio source,
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play-