Dodge REN Multimedia System User's Manual

MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
USER’S MANUAL
USER’S MANUAL
REN
CONTENTS
Safety Guidelines ....................... 3
Introduction ........................... 4
Warnings ............................ 4
Safety References ...................... 4
Intended Use .........................4
System Care .......................... 4
General Handling ....................... 7
User Interface Elements .................. 7
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls (If
Equipped) ........................... 9
Audio Settings ....................... 11
Getting Started ........................ 13
Change The Language .................. 13
SetTheTime ........................ 14
Store Radio Presets .................... 14
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Radio) ............ 16
Radio Mode ......................... 16
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Radio Settings ....................... 19
Uconnect™ phone (If Equipped) .......... 73
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Media) ............ 25
Disc Mode .......................... 25
Hard Disk Drive Mode (HDD) ............ 35
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Remote Devices) ..... 60
Sirius Backseat TV™ (If Equipped) ......... 60
Video Entertainment System (VES)™ ....... 61
USB Connector ....................... 63
AUX Mode ......................... 66
iPodMode (If Equipped) ............... 68
Voice Command (If Equipped) ............ 74
System Information ..................... 75
User Data Backup ..................... 75
Software And Database Updates .......... 75
Troubleshooting ....................... 76
Radio ............................. 76
Disc ............................... 76
HDD .............................. 76
Glossary Of Terms ...................... 77

SAFETY GUIDELINES

Ensure that all persons read this manual carefully before using the radio system. It contains instructions on how to use the system in a safe and effective manner.
WARNING!
Please read and follow these safety precautions. Failure to do so may result in injury or property damage.
Glance at the screen only when necessary and safe to do so. If prolonged viewing of the screen is necessary, pull over at a safe location.
Stop use immediately if a problem occurs. Failure to do so may cause injury or damage to the product. Return it to your authorized dealer to repair.
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Make certain that the volume level of the system is set to a level that still allows you to hear outside traffic and emergency vehicles.
The law in some states prohibits the Front Seat DVD Viewer. As a result, it may be disabled prior to delivery to you. If you move to another state, you should consult your dealer for the proper enable/disable setting for your new state. Currently all states prohibit front seat video viewers except for: Arkansas, Dela­ware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Missis­sippi, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota and Ohio.
CAUTION!
The manufacturer strongly recommends that the ra­dio fuse be removed whenever the battery is disconnected/reconnected or replaced. This will pre­vent unnecessary damage to the radios electronics.
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INTRODUCTION Warnings
This manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in an accident or bodily injury. If you do not read the entire manual, you may miss important information. Observe all WARNINGS!
The information given in this manual is subject to change.

Safety References

Before operating this system for the first time, please read this manual carefully. Note the safety precautions de­scribed in this manual. If you have any questions, please contact the vehicle manufacturer or your authorized dealer.

Intended Use

Generally recognized rules of radio technology were maintained during the development and manufacture of
the radio system. When using this product, be aware of state/province-specific norms and guidelines.
Visit http://www.chrysler.com/en/owners/mygig/ for updates, additional information, compatible phones, etc.

System Care

Software Update
The Gracenotedata is software updatable. Visit http:// www.chrysler.com/en/owners/mygig/ or contact your authorized dealer for the latest available software.
Safe Usage of the Radio System
Read all instructions in this manual carefully before using your radio system to ensure proper usage!
Your radio is a sophisticated electronic device. Do not let young children use your radio.
Permanent hearing loss may occur if you play your music or the radio at the highest volumes. Exercise caution when setting the volume on your radio.
Driving is a complex activity that requires your full attention. If you’re engaged in driving or any activity that requires your full attention, we recommend that you not use your radio.
NOTE: Many features of this radio are speed depen­dent. For your own safety, it is not possible to use the touch screen keyboard while the vehicle is in motion.
Keep drinks, rain, and other sources of moisture away from your radio. Besides damage to your radio, moisture can cause electric shocks as with any electronic device.
NOTE: In a convertible vehicle, the system performance may be compromised with the roof top down.
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Connections
Never force any connector into the ports of your radio. Make sure your connectors are the correct shape and size before you connect.
Any attached cable should be routed so that it will not apply any pressure to the connection.
Do not use a USB device which will interfere with the operation of opening the display.
Touch Screen
Do not touch the screen with any hard or sharp objects (pen, USB stick, jewelry, etc.) which could scratch the touch screen surface!
NOTE: It is possible to use a plastic stylus for press screen enabled devices such as a PDA and Pocket PCs.
Do not spray any liquid or caustic chemicals directly on the screen! Use a clean and dry micro fiber lens cleaning cloth in order to clean the touch screen.
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If necessary, use a lint-free cloth dampened with a cleaning solution, such as isopropyl alcohol, or an iso­propyl alcohol and water solution ratio of 50:50. Be sure to follow the solvent manufacturer’s precautions and directions.
CD/DVD Drive
Do not insert any damaged, warped, scratched or dirty CDs or DVDs into the CD/DVD player.
Discs that have been modified with an adhesive label should not be used in the CD/DVD player.
Do not insert more than one CD/DVD at a time into the drive slot.
Do not insert anything other than the supported CD/ DVD formats. See the Disc Mode section in this manual for information on supported CD/DVD formats.
Satellite Radio Antenna
The antenna for the satellite radio and SIRIUS Backseat TV™ is mounted on the roof of the vehicle. Do not place items on the roof around the roof top antenna location. Objects placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause decreased performance. Larger luggage items should be placed as far forward as possible. Do not place items directly on or above the antenna.
GENERAL HANDLING User Interface Elements
Power to operate the radio is supplied through the ignition switch, which must be in the ON, ACC or in ACC Delay mode in order to operate the radio.
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Soft-Keys
Soft-keys are accessible on the touch screen.
Hard-Keys
Hard-keys are on the left and right side of the radio faceplate.
(1) OPEN/CLOSE
To open or close the display, press the OPEN/CLOSE hard-key (1).
After opening the display, it takes a few seconds to eject a CD/DVD, if one was in the slot.
When inserting a disc, make sure the label is facing up.
The display will close automatically after inserting the disc.
NOTE: It may take several seconds to recognize the type of inserted disc (CD, DVD, MP3, etc.).
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(2) SEEK UP/SEEK DOWN
Press the SEEK up and the SEEK down hard-key (2) to seek through radio stations in AM, FM, or SAT bands. Seek through tracks in CD or iPodmodes or through songs in the HDD playlist.
(3) RADIO/MEDIA
Press the RADIO/MEDIA hard-key (3) to toggle between RADIO and MEDIA mode.
(4) ON/OFF VOLUME
It is also possible to set the unit in standby mode during driving by pressing the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob (4).
is switched ON, even if the radio is in standby mode. It is still possible to eject the CD and to display the time if the unit is switched OFF.
(5) Voice Command (If Equipped)
Press the Voice Command hard-key (5) and wait for the confirmation beep before you
say a voice command.
(6) Uconnect™ Phone (If Equipped)
Press the Uconnect™ Phone hard-key (6) to either activate the Uconnect™ Phone system
or to cancel an active phone call.
NOTE: If the ignition is switched OFF with the radio in standby mode, the radio memorizes the standby state when the ignition is switched ON again. Press the (4) ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to switch the radio ON. The radio software is always working when the ignition
(7) MENU
Press the MENU hard-key (7) to access the system settings menu.
NOTE: Press the MENU hard-key in an active mode in order to change mode specific settings.
(8) AUDIO
Press the AUDIO hard-key (8) to switch to the audio mode, which allows access to speaker fade and tone controls.
(9) USB Connector
Connect a supported device into the USB Connector (9) in order to copy files to the internal hard disk drive.
NOTE: See the USB Connector section of this manual for information on supported devices.
(10) AUX Connector
Connect an external audio device into the AUX Input (10) (e.g., MP3 player, video-game) to play the device audio through the car audio system.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Some vehicles feature an Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) with driver-interactive display. The EVIC
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is normally located in the instrument cluster or overhead. It can display radio station frequencies, CD disc number, and satellite radio channel.

Steering Wheel Mounted Controls (If Equipped)

The steering wheel mounted controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Please refer to the vehicle specific Owner’s Manual on the DVD for detailed information.
The following describes general steering wheel function­ality:
1. The VOLUME rocker switch, located on the right, controls the volume of the sound system. Pressing the top of the rocker switch will increase the volume and press­ing the bottom of the rocker switch will decrease the volume.
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2. The MODE ADVANCED button, located in the center of the right rocker switch, changes the mode of the radio between the various modes available (FM, AM, CD, DVD, SAT, TV, etc.).
AM/FM/SAT Operation
Pressing the top of the switch will seek up for the next available station and pressing the bottom of the switch will seek down for the next available station.
3. The FUNCTION SELECT button, located in the center of the left rocker switch, advances the radio to the next preset, changes the current disc when in disc mode, etc. The function is different depending upon which mode is in use.
4. The SCROLL rocker switch, located on the left, changes selections such as radio station, CD track, and satellite radio channel, depending upon the current mode.
The following describes the operation of the SCROLL switch in each mode:
HDD/Disc/iPodOperation
Pressing the top of the switch will go to the next track on the disc, and pressing the bottom of the switch will go to the beginning of the current track, or to the beginning of the previous track, if it is within eight seconds of the start of the current track.
Video Entertainment System™ Operation
If equipped with a remote video player, this control will function the same way as in disc mode.
SIRIUS Backseat TV™ Operation
If equipped with a SIRIUS Backseat TV™, this control will function the same way as in SIRIUS Satellite Radio mode.

Audio Settings

Volume
Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob (4) to adjust the volume of the currently playing audio source. While you adjust the volume, the name of the audio source and a volume indicator is displayed in the lower left corner of the display.
Audio Control Menu
Press the AUDIO hard-key (8) on the right side of the radio.
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Use either the arrow soft-keys or the cross-hair on the screen to change Balance and Fade. The CENTER soft­key resets the settings. Press Equalizer soft-key to change tone settings.
Use either the arrow soft-keys or the sliders on the screen to adjust BASS, MID, and/or TREBLE.

GETTING STARTED

NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio.
If the unit is OFF, switch it ON by pushing the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob.

Change the Language

The radio will conform to the vehicle language set in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), if equipped.
If you change the language in the radio, the vehicle will change the language for all display information. Refer to the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.
To change the language with the radio:
1. Press the MENU hard-key on the right side of the radio.
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2. Then press the System Setup soft-key to get to the System Setup menu.
3. Press the Language soft-key and select a language.
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Set the Time

1. Press the Time Display soft-key in the lower left corner of the screen.
2. Press the Set Time Zone soft-key to change to the desired time zone.
3. Press the Daylight Savings soft-key to switch Daylight Savings on or off.

Store Radio Presets

1. Press the RADIO/MEDIA hard-key to display AM FM SAT in the upper left corner of the screen.
2. Select the radio band by touching either the AM, FM or SAT soft-key.
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NOTE: If the preset list is not displayed, press the PRESETS soft-key located in the bottom line of the screen.
3. Either press the SEEK up/down hard-keys, or touch the SCAN soft-key, DIRECT TUNE soft-key, or the left and right arrows to change the currently playing station.
4. Touch and hold one of the station preset soft-keys for two seconds and you will see the highlighted soft-key change from green to beige. You will also see the radio station stored in the highlighted soft-key, and you will hear a confirmation beep when the station is saved.
You can use the PAGE soft-key to scroll through the list of presets.
You can use the FULLSCREEN soft-key to toggle between full- and split-screen mode. Long preset
names are displayed in full-screen mode.
You can use the BACK soft-key to switch to the previous menu.
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Uconnect™ Multimedia (RADIO) Radio Mode
Overview
The radio is equipped with four different tuners:
FM 87.7 MHz - 107.9 MHz (RBDS capable)
AM 530 kHz - 1710 kHz
SAT SIRIUS Satellite Radio (if equipped)
SIRIUS Backseat TV™ (if equipped)
Toggle between the radio and the media menus by pressing the RADIO/MEDIA hard-key. The different tuner modes can be selected via the tabs in the radio screen.
Acquiring Signal, you might have to change the vehicle position in order to receive a signal. In most cases, the satellite radio does not receive a signal in underground parking garages or tunnels.
Satellite Radio Mode
In order to receive satellite radio, the vehicle needs to be outside with a clear view to the sky. If the screen shows
Station Presets
There are 12 station presets available for storing the radio stations in each tuner range.
In order to store the desired station, touch and hold one of the station preset soft-keys for two seconds and you will see the highlighted soft-key change from green to beige. You will also see the radio station stored in the highlighted soft-key, and you will hear a confirmation beep when the station is saved.
Change a Channel or Frequency
Press the SEEK up or the SEEK down hard-key to play the next available station or channel.
Select the DIRECT TUNE soft-key to enter a frequency or a channel number, and confirm your selection by press­ing the GO soft-key.
Touch the arrows to the left and right of the DIRECT TUNE soft-key to step manually through the frequency or channel roster.
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Select SCAN for a five-second preview of each listenable station in the frequency band. Touch the SCAN soft-key again to stop the scan function and to select a radio station.
Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS)
This radio system is capable of receiving RBDS signals in the FM band. RBDS is a technology used for transmitting textual information about the music type, song and artist for FM band music. This information is shown on the display.
NOTE: Not all radio stations support RBDS.
The RBDS information is displayed below the frequency reading of the currently playing radio station.
Radio Text Information
Select INFO to display additional radio text information in the right half of the screen.
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Select CLOSE INFO to hide additional radio text information.
Music Type (Program Type Filter)
Program Type (PTY) is only available in FM and SAT mode. Radio stations are grouped according to their program (e.g., Soft Rock, Rhythm & Blues, etc.).
Select MUSIC TYPE to enable and/or disable desired program types. The SEEK and SCAN function will then only display stations with matching program types.
RBDS (FM) Program Types
Adult Hits, Classic Rock, Classical, College, Country, Information, Jazz, Language, News, Nostalgia, Oldies, Personality, Public, Religious Music, Religious Talk, Rhythm and Blues, Rock, Soft, Soft Rhythm and Blues, Soft Rock, Sports, Talk, Top 40, Weather.
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Program Types
Pop, Rock, Electronic/Dance, Hip-Hop/R&B, Country, Christian, Jazz/Blues, Standards, Classical, Latin, Inter­national, Talk, Comedy, Lifestyles, Family & Kids, Sports Talk & News, NFL, More Sports, NBA, Financial News, US News, Public Radio, International News, Public Ra­dio, Traffic & Weather, Religion.
You can find SIRIUS’ current terms and conditions at http://www.sirius.com.

Radio Settings

AM/FM MENU
There are no specific settings for this mode.
SAT MENU
While in SAT Mode, press the MENU hard-key to display the SAT Menu.
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Channel vs. Presets List Selection
Select Presets List to display only user presets on the right side of the SIRIUS Satellite Radio screen. Press PRESETS/HIDE LIST in the SAT screen to turn the presets list on or off.
Deselect Presets List to display all channels on the right side of the SIRIUS Satellite Radio screen. Press SHOW LIST/HIDE LIST in the SAT screen to turn the list on or off.
Parental Lockout
Select Parental Lockout to enable and/or disable desired channels. The SEEK and SCAN function will then only display channels without parental lock.
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Re-Subscribe to SIRIUS Satellite Radio
New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free one-year subscription to SIRIUS Satellite Radio with your radio. Following expiration of the one-year free services, it will be necessary to access the information on the Subscription Information screen in order to re-subscribe.
Touch the Subscription soft-key to access the Subscrip­tion Information screen.
Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver. To reactivate your service, either call the number listed on the screen or visit the provider online.
SAT VIDEO MENU (if equipped)
While in TV mode, press the MENU hard-key to display the SAT Video Menu.
Re-Subscribe to SIRIUS Backseat TV™
New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free one-year subscription to SIRIUS Backseat TV™ with your radio. Following expiration of the one-year free services, it will be necessary to access the information on the Subscription Information screen in order to re-subscribe.
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Touch the Subscription soft-key to access the Subscrip- tion Information screen.
Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver. To reactivate your service, either call the number listed on the screen or visit the provider online.
NOTE: SIRIUS Backseat TV™ is not available in Canada, Hawaii or Alaska.
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Display Settings
Press the MENU hard-key and touch the Display Setting soft-key to access the Display Settings menu.
Select the Daytime Colors soft-key to switch to manual daytime mode and to adjust the brightness of the display using daytime colors.
Select the Nighttime Colors soft-key to switch to manual nighttime mode and to adjust the brightness of the display using nighttime colors.
Select the Auto Color soft-key to switch to automatic daytime/nighttime mode and to control the brightness of the display using the light switch of the vehicle.
Touch the DONE soft-key to save your settings and to return to the AM/FM/SAT Menu.
Screen-saver
To activate the screen-saver, press the MENU hard-key and touch the Screen Saver soft-key.
Once the screen-saver is active, press any hard-key or touch the display to deactivate it.
View Settings
Press the MENU hard-key and touch the Default View soft-key to enable the default view mode, where the vehicle brand logo is displayed in the right half of the screen.
Touch the Picture View soft-key to enable the picture view mode, where a picture can be displayed on the right half of the radio screen. Refer to the Hard Disk Drive section for a detailed example.
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ParkviewRear Back Up Camera (if equipped)
When equipped with Parkview, the radio display shows the rear view camera picture as soon as the shift lever is in the R position for vehicles with automatic transmission. In vehicles with manual transmission the reverse gear must be engaged.
NOTE: You may disable the Parkviewin the System Setup menu.
Uconnect™ Multimedia (MEDIA) Disc Mode
Overview
The radio is equipped with a CD/DVD player.
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Toggle between the media and the radio menus by pressing the RADIO/MEDIA hard-key. The different media modes can be selected via the tabs in the radio screen.
Disc Requirements
CAUTION!
This disc player will accept 4 3/4 in (12 cm) discs only. The use of other sized discs may damage the disc player mechanism.
The radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), recordable compact discs (CD-R and CD+R), rewritable compact discs (CD-RW and CD+RW), recordable DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW compact discs.
Your radio will play the following formats:
MP3, WMA, CD Audio, DVD Audio, and DVD Video.
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Do not insert anything other than the supported CD/ DVD formats.
SACD (SACD layer), VCD DualDisc, SVCD, VCD format on DVD MPEG-4 are not supported.
A complete list of supported CD/DVD formats is avail­able at http://www.chrysler.com/en/owners/mygig/.
Inserting a Disc
1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE hard-key once.
2. With the printed side upward, insert the disc into the disc slot of the radio. The radio pulls the disc automati­cally and closes the flip screen. The radio selects the appropriate mode after the disc is recognized, and starts playing the first track. The display shows “Reading...” during this process.
NOTE: A faulty CD is NOT automatically ejected. Use only standard size discs. Discs that have been modified with an adhesive label should not be used in the CD/ DVD player.
High definition content and media (e.g, HD-DVD, Blu­Ray) is not supported.
If the user does not remove an ejected CD within approximately 10 seconds, the CD will reload.
NOTE: On MP3 and WMA CDs with a large number of songs, it may take several seconds to read, play, and display information for all songs on the disc.
NOTE: Recording your own CD on a home computer at a lower write speed will result in a more consistent quality.
Removing a Disc
1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE hard-key.
2. The disc is ejected and can be removed.
NOTE: If the disc is not removed within approximately 10 seconds, the unit pulls it back into the slot (park position). The disc may be ejected when the ignition is OFF.
3. Press the OPEN/CLOSE hard-key to close the display. The display will close within 30 seconds after the disc is pulled from the mechanism.
Selecting Disc Mode
Toggle between the media and the radio menus by pressing the RADIO/MEDIA hard-key. The disc mode can be selected by touching the Disc tab soft-key.
NOTE: When a disc is inserted, the appropriate mode is automatically selected once the disc is recognized.
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Scan Search
Touch the SCAN soft-key.
The individual tracks of the disc will be played in succession for eight seconds each.
Select the STOP SCAN soft-key to stop the scan function.
Next Track
Press the SEEK up hard-key. The next track on the disc is played. Once the last track has been reached in the forward direction, the unit will loop back to the first track.
Previous Track
Pressing the SEEK down hard-key plays the previous track. If the first track has been reached in the backward direction, the unit will switch from the first track to the last track. If a track has been playing for more than one second when the SEEK down hard-key is pressed, the unit will skip back to the beginning of the current track.
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Fast Forward Track
Touch the fast forward soft-key. The audio will be
heard at a reduced level while going through the track in this mode. Stop the fast forward by releasing the fast forward soft-key.
Rewind Track
Touch the fast reverse soft-key. The audio will be
heard at a reduced level while going through the track in this mode. Stop the fast reverse by releasing the fast reverse soft-key.
Displaying the Elapsed Title Time
The elapsed title time of the currently playing track is displayed in the left center of the screen.
Select Title from List
Select LIST to display a list of the titles of the currently playing disc. Select the desired track you wish to play.
Select HIDE LIST to hide the list.
Disc Info
Select INFO to display Title, Artist, Album, or Genre information in the right half of the screen.
Select CLOSE INFO to close the information.
GracenoteMusic Recognition Technology
This radio is equipped with the GracenoteMusic Rec­ognition Service, with an embedded database to look up album, song title, genre and artist information. Data will be found for most Audio CDs (CDA discs). Data will not be found for DVDs or data discs (those with MP3 or WMA files).
Music recognition technology and related data are pro­vided by Gracenote. Gracenoteis the industry stan­dard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information visit www.gracenote.com.
NOTE: Visit http://www.chrysler.com/en/owners/ mygig/ for update information.
Copy Disc to Hard-Drive
Read about copying discs in the Hard Disk Drive section of this manual.
Disc Menu
While in disc mode with inserted audio disc, press the MENU hard-key to access the Disc Menu.
Select Random to play the titles on the disc in random order. Select Random again to turn Random off.
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Select Repeat Folder to repeat all songs in the currently playing folder (MP3/WMA disc only). Touch the Repeat Folder soft-key again to stop the repeat mode.
Playing a MP3/WMA Disc
1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE hard-key once.
2. With the printed side upwards, insert the disc into the disc slot of the radio. The radio pulls the disc automati­cally and closes the flip screen. The radio selects the appropriate mode after the disc is recognized, and starts playing the first track. The display shows “Reading...” during this process.
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A MP3/WMA disc may contain audio files in a folder structure. The folder, if any, is shown in the list view.
Touch the BROWSE soft-key if the list is not displayed.
3. Touch a soft-key with a folder symbol to open a folder.
4. Touch the BACK soft-key to close a folder.
Playing a Video DVD
NOTE: Viewing a DVD video on the radio screen is not
available in all states, and the vehicle must be stopped, and the shifter must be in position P for vehicles with an automatic transmission. In vehicles with a manual trans­mission, the parking brake must be engaged.
First insert a video DVD.
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The playback starts automatically after the DVD video is recognized by the disc drive.
Touch the LIST soft-key to display a list of available chapters or tracks. Touch a chapter or track soft-key in the list to start playback from the selected section.
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Touch the VIEW VIDEO soft-key to view the video on the screen.
DVD MENU Controls
If you insert a DVD video disc that contains a top menu, a menu may appear.
Touch the cursor arrows soft-keys to select the title you want to view, then touch the ENTER soft-key to start playback.
Touch the DVD move soft-key to move the controls to the right part of the screen.
Touch the close soft-key to close the DVD MENU Controls.
DVD Playback Controls
In video playback mode, touch anywhere on the screen to show the DVD playback controls.
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Touch the Fast Forward soft-key during playback to fast forward playback.
Touch the NEXT soft-key to locate succeeding chapters or tracks.
Touch the PREV soft-key to start playback from the beginning of the current chapter or track. When you press twice in quick succession, playback starts from the beginning of the preceding chapter or track.
Touch the DVD move soft-key to move the controls to the right part of the screen.
To pause playback, touch the Pause soft-key.
To stop playback, touch the Stop soft-key.
Touch the Fast Reverse soft-key during playback to fast reverse playback.
Touch the close soft-key to close the DVD MENU Controls.
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DVD Video Menu
While in disc mode with inserted video DVD, press the MENU hard-key to access the DVD Video Menu.
Touch the DVD Setup soft-key to access the DVD Setup menu.
In the DVD Setup menu, you may select Menu Language, Audio Language, Subtitle, Camera Angle, Aspect Ratio, and Brightness settings by pressing the corresponding soft-key. Some of the soft-keys are disabled if the inserted disc does not support the functionality.
Disc Skipping
Skipping is typically caused by a damaged (scratched) disc. This will result in a 10–second jump forward until the damaged area is passed.
Temperature Protection
If the temperature of the disc reader during operation becomes too high, a popup message will inform the user of an over temperature situation. The unit switches to radio mode until the disc reader temperature has dropped to a normal level.

Hard Disk Drive Mode (HDD)

The HDD mode gives you access to the audio files on the internal hard disk drive. It functions similar to a CD player, with the exception that the internal HDD can hold more tracks. It can hold approximately 6,700 four-minute CD-quality songs.
Before using the HDD mode, you will need to copy tracks to the internal hard drive.
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The files will be stored on the internal hard disk drive and can be used in the HDD mode.
Copy Audio Disc to Hard-Drive
1. Insert a disc.
2. Touch the COPY soft-key to copy music tracks of the inserted disc to the Hard Disk Drive.
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During the copy process, the disc player cannot play audio.
The copy progress is shown in the display.
It is possible to listen to radio modes during this process. Copying time is greater than 5x the normal playback rate.
NOTE: When copying CD-Audio to HDD, audio files are converted from CD-Audio to WMA. DVD-Audio cannot be copied to the HDD.
Copy WMA/MP3 Files to Hard-Drive
You can copy MP3 and WMA formatted compressed audio files from a disc or via USB (e.g., USB stick).
It is recommended to sort music files into folders.
Example:
Songs located in the root level (top level) of the disc or USB device are saved in a playlist named Root_Level_ Songs.
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Once the songs are copied, the playlist will be named by the originating folder name.
For the example above, the list on the HDD will show the following:
Disc_Root_Level Songs (Playlist 1)
Song 1.mp3 (First song in playlist 1)
Song 2.mp3 (Second song in playlist 1)
Song 3.wma (Third song in playlist 1)
My Playlist Folder 1 (Playlist 2)
01 Song.mp3 (First song in playlist 2)
02 Song.mp3 (Second song in playlist 2)
03 Song.mp3 (Third song in playlist 2)
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Copying Complete Disc
1. Insert a disc with MP3, WMA files.
During the copy process, the disc player cannot play audio.
2. Touch the COPY soft-key to copy music files of the inserted disc to the hard disk drive.
The copy progress is shown in the display.
It is possible to listen to radio modes during this process.
Selective Song Copying from Disc
You can select specific songs on a WMA/MP3 disc using the following procedure:
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1. While in the DISC mode, press the MENU hard-key to access the Settings menu.
2. Touch the My Files soft-key.
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3. Select My Music. 4. Touch the Import Music Files soft-key.
5. Touch the From DISC soft-key in the next screen.
6. Select the folders or titles you would like to copy.
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A red check mark indicates the selected songs and/or folders. Touch the ALL soft-key to select all files and folders at once.
7. Touch the DONE soft-key to start the copy process.
The copy process is shown on the display. It is possible to listen to radio modes during this process.
If you unplug or eject the media before the copying process is finished, the process will be interrupted. You may restart the copying process by repeating the steps above.
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Copying from USB
1. Insert a USB device.
2. Select My Music.
3. Touch the Import Music Files soft-key.
4. Touch the From USB soft-key in the next screen.
5. Select the folders or titles you would like to copy.
A red check mark indicates the selected songs and/or folders. Touch the ALL soft-key to select all files and folders at once.
6. Touch the DONE soft-key to start the copy process.
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Playing Audio Files from the Hard Disk Drive
You can play songs directly from the internal hard disk drive.
1. Touch the BROWSE soft-key to select an available category.
The radio can sort the files by playlist, by song name, by artist, by genre, by album, or from favorites.
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2. For this example, touch the Playlists soft-key. 3. Touch a soft-key with the desired playlist name to play
a playlist.
Touch the PLAY ALL PLAYLISTS soft-key to play all available playlists.
Next Track
Press the SEEK up hard-key. The next track of the current album is played. Once the last track has been reached in the forward direction, the unit will loop back to the first track.
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Rewind Track
Touch the fast reverse soft-key. The audio will be
heard at a reduced level while going through the track in this mode. Stop the fast reverse by releasing the fast reverse soft-key.
Previous Track
Press the SEEK down hard-key. The previous track of the current album is played. If the first track has been reached in the backward direction, the unit will switch from the first track to the last track. If a track has been playing for more than 10 seconds when the SEEK down hard-key is pressed, the unit will skip back to the beginning of the current track.
Fast Forward Track
Touch the fast forward soft-key. The audio will be
heard at a reduced level while going through the track in this mode. Stop the fast forward by releasing the fast forward soft-key.
Displaying the Elapsed Title Time
The elapsed title time of the current playing track is displayed in the left center of the screen.
HDD Menu
While in HDD mode, press the MENU hard-key to access the HDD Menu.
Random Playback
The random play function plays random tracks from the hard disk drive. Touch the Random soft-key to switch the random play function on or off.
A red check mark indicates the random play function is active.
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Repeat Track
The repeat track function repeats the currently played track. Touch the Rpt. TRK soft-key to switch the repeat track function on or off.
A red check mark indicates the repeat track function is active.
Favorite Playlists on the Hard Disk Drive
You may save links to favorite playlists in the Favorite Playlists list.
1. While in the HDD mode, touch the BROWSE soft-key to access the Browse Categories menu.
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2. Touch the Favorites soft-key to display a list of favorite playlists.
3. Touch one of the ADD FAVORITE soft-keys.
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4. Select the desired playlist. A link to the selected playlist is now saved in the Favorite
Playlists list.
NOTE: The link to the favorite playlist will be removed after a playlist was removed from the My Playlists menu. Refer to Editing Playlists in the Hard Disk Drive section of this manual.
You may now edit the list by touching the EDIT soft-key, or exit the list by touching the EXIT soft-key.
Editing Playlists on the Hard Disk Drive
1. While in the HDD mode, press the MENU hard-key to access the HDD Menu.
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2. Touch the My Files soft-key.
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3. Select My Music. 4. Touch the My Playlists soft-key.
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5. Touch the EDIT soft-key (example: DISC_Root_Level_ Songs) of the playlist you would like to edit.
NOTE: You cannot edit a playlist during the copy process.
You can rename the selected playlist, delete songs from the selected playlist, or delete the selected playlist.
6. Touch the Rename This Playlist soft-key.
NOTE: If you touch the Delete This Playlist soft-key, the playlist and all songs contained in it will be permanently deleted. Neither the song nor playlist can be recovered.
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7. Type in a new name for the playlist.
8. Touch the SAVE soft-key to confirm the name.
The playlist now has the new name.
9. Touch the Delete Songs From This Playlist soft-key.
NOTE: If you touch the Delete This Playlist soft-key, the playlist and all songs contained in it will be permanently deleted. Neither the song nor playlist can be recovered.
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NOTE: If you delete a song from the playlist, the song cannot be recovered.
12. Touch the DONE soft-key when you are done editing the playlist.
Deleting All Playlists from the Hard Disk Drive
1. Press the MENU hard-key on the right side of the radio.
2. Touch the System Setup soft-key to access the System Setup menu.
10. Select the titles you would like to delete.
A red check mark indicates the selected songs.
11. Touch the DELETE soft-key to start the delete pro­cess.
3. Touch the Manage HDD soft-key to access the Manage HDD menu.
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This menu displays the available space on the hard disk drive and allows you to delete pictures and music files.
Importing Pictures
It is possible to import display pictures to the internal hard disk drive. The pictures can be displayed on the right half of the radio screen.
WARNING!
It is not possible to copy picture files of a USB device or CD while the vehicle is in motion.
In the default mode, the vehicle brand logo is displayed in the right half of the screen. Press the MENU hard-key on the right side of the radio to access one of the setting menus.
It is recommended to change the picture dimensions on a PC or Digital Camera to 240 by 158 pixels before the import.
NOTE: USB devices (e.g., camera memory USB adap­tors, etc.) must comply with the MSD (Mass Storage Device) standard. This USB terminal can provide power to the inserted device. The device’s current limitation must be less or equal to 500mA.
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1. Touch the My Files soft-key to go to the Manage My Files screen.
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2. Insert either a CD or a USB Stick containing your pictures.
3. Touch the My Pictures soft-key to get an overview of the currently stored images.
The radio can store eight user pictures.
4. Press one of the Add Pictures soft-keys.
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5. Select the type of media inserted. 6. Use the PAGE soft-keys to page through a list of
pictures and press the picture you would like to import.
NOTE: Files must be in the root directory (top level) of the disc or USB device to be recognized.
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7. Confirm your selection by touching the YES soft-key. The imported picture is now available in the Manage My
Pictures screen.
8. In order to display the imported picture in the radio screen, touch the desired picture soft-key.
9. Select this picture by pressing the Picture View soft- key. A check mark indicates the currently used picture.
Use the PREV or NEXT soft-key to step through the list of available pictures.
Touch the DELETE soft-key to delete the picture from the hard disk drive.
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10. Press the MENU hard-key twice and then touch the Picture View soft-key to enable the picture view.
The picture is now displayed on the right half of the screen.
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Uconnect™ Multimedia (REMOTE DEVICES) SIRIUS Backseat TV™ (If Equipped)
SIRIUS Backseat TV™ Mode
NOTE: SIRIUS Backseat TV™ is not available in
Canada, Hawaii or Alaska.
Press the RADIO/MEDIA hard-key repeatedly until AM FM SAT TV is displayed at the top of the screen. Touch the TV soft-key tab to access SIRIUS Backseat TV™.
In order to receive SIRIUS Backseat TV™, the vehicle needs to be outside with a clear view to the sky. If the screen shows Acquiring Signal, you might have to change the vehicle position in order to receive a signal. In most cases, the satellite radio does not receive a signal in underground parking garages or tunnels.
Channel List
Select LIST to display a list of available video channels. Select HIDE LIST to hide the video channel list.
View SIRIUS Backseat TV™ on the Radio Screen
NOTE: In certain states, to view SIRIUS Backseat TV™
on the radio screen, the vehicle must be stopped, and the shifter must be in PARK for vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. In vehicles equipped with a manual transmission the parking brake must be engaged.
In order to watch the desired SIRIUS Backseat TV™ channel, touch the VIEW VIDEO soft-key.
For vehicles equipped with VES™, refer to the Uconnect™ Multimedia/VES™ section of the Uconnect™ User’s Manual on the DVD for additional details.

Video Entertainment System (VES)™

The radio can remotely control the VES™. For vehicles equipped with VES, refer to the Uconnect™ Multimedia/ VES™ section of the Uconnect™ User’s Manual on the DVD for more information.
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Receiving Audio/Video from the VES™
You can play audio from the VES™ through the vehicle’s speaker system. In certain states, if you have a VES™ with a video player, you can also see the video on the radio’s display, if the vehicle is parked.
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The VES tab becomes available after the VES™ system is turned on. Touch the VES MODES soft-key to select the VES™ audio source.
Touch the soft-key of the desired source to play the selection in the vehicle cabin.
Availability of the DVD Player soft-key, the Rear AUX 1 soft-key, and the Rear AUX 2 is based on the type of VES™ in the vehicle.
DVD Player is not available if there is no DVD player in the VES™ or there is no DVD in the player.
A device must be plugged into the AUX jack of the VES™ to be available.
A disabled soft-key indicates an unavailable source.
Sending Audio/Video and controlling the VES™
The radio can also control the VES™.
All sources are played through the VES™ headphones.
Refer to the Uconnect™ Multimedia/VES™ section of the Uconnect™ User’s Manual on the DVD for more information on controlling the rear VES™ through the remote control.

USB Connector

It is possible to transfer audio files or pictures files to the radio. Files can be on a disc or on a USB device (e.g., USB stick). The USB connector is covered by a small cover, which protects the connector from dust or damage.
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MP3 player devices cannot be controlled through the USB connector. Some player devices save music files in MP4 format, which cannot be played in this radio. Some copy-protected music (e.g., downloads from the internet) cannot be played on this radio.
NOTE: USB devices (e.g., camera memory USB adap­tors, etc.) must comply with the MSD (Mass Storage Device) standard. This USB terminal can provide power to the inserted device. The devices current limitation must be less or equal to 500mA.
The transfer speed for this USB connector is approxi­mately two megabytes per second.
Compatible Devices
Please see your authorized dealer or visit http:// www.chrysler.com/en/owners/mygig/ for supported devices.
NOTE: Some MP3 Players do not allow songs to be copied into other devices.
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How to Open the Cover
1. Place your finger under the pull arrow.
2. Pull forward.
NOTE: The flap is attached and should not be removed! Do not pull off of the frame. Do not use a tool (e.g., screw-driver, nail file, etc.) to open the flap, as this could cause damage to the face of the radio.
How to Close the Cover
1. Using your thumb and index finger, grasp the flap. Notice the hooks (1), which must first be inserted into the frame.
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2. Hook the top hooks (1) into the frame first.
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3. Then push on the bottom of the flap to secure in place.
CAUTION!
Never force any connector into the ports of your radio. Make sure your connectors are the identical shape and size before you connect.

AUX Mode

The AUX connector allows you to connect the headset output of an audio device (e.g., MP3 player) to the radio. The audio of the connected device will then be played through the radio sound system.
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The display will switch automatically to the AUX mode when a 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack cable has been connected. The radio screen will revert back to the last tuner mode when the cable is unplugged.
To change radio modes while the cable is connected to the unit, press the RADIO/MEDIA hard-key until the AUX tab is displayed on the top of the screen. Touch the AUX tab to return to the AUX mode.
Adjust the volume with the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob or with the volume of the attached device.
Connect a 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack cable as shown above (not provided with the radio) to the AUX connector on the radio and to the earphone connector of your audio device.
The control of the external device (e.g., selecting playlists, play, fast forward, etc.) cannot be provided by the radio; use the device controls instead.
NOTE: Inserting of a mono jack will result in improper audio playback.
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iPodMode (If Equipped)
The iPodmode gives you access to the audio files on the external iPod. It functions as a remote control for the currently connected iPodmobile digital device, and you can play audio from the iPoddevice through the vehicle’s speaker system.
Before using the iPodmode, you will need to connect your iPoddevice to the iPodconnector. (See the UNIVERSAL CUSTOMER INTERFACE (UCI) section in your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual on the DVD for instruc­tions.)
NOTE: The files will not be stored on the internal hard disk drive and cannot be used in the HDD mode.
NOTE: It is recommended you use the latest available software for your iPodand iTunes.
See the manufacturer’s website for updates: http:// www.apple.com/support/ipod/.
Playing Audio Files from the iPodDevice
You can play songs directly from the iPoddevice.
Touch the LIST soft-key to display a list view.
Touch the soft-key with the desired list item to select and play the item.
Touch the HIDE LIST soft-key to hide the list.
Touch the BROWSE soft-key to browse by categories.
Select an iPod Category
The radio can sort the files by playlists, by song names, by artists, by composers, by genres, by albums, by podcasts or by audio books.
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Touch a soft-key with the desired artist’s name to play songs from this artist.
Touch the PLAY ALL soft-key to play songs from all available artists.
Touch the Artists soft-key for this example.
Touch the PAGE UP or PAGE DOWN soft-key to navi­gate through the list of artists.
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List Jump
If you encounter a very long list, it may be helpful to touch the A<>Z soft-key to go to the List Jump menu.
Touch a soft-key with the desired artist’s name to play songs from this artist.
For this example, we entered the first letter of the desired artist.
Touch the GO soft-key to jump to the desired artist.
Next Track
Press the SEEK up hard-key. The next track of the current album is played. Once the last track has been reached in the forward direction, the unit will loop back to the first track.
Previous Track
Press the SEEK down hard-key. The previous track of the current album is played. If the first track has been reached in the backward direction, the unit will switch from the first track to the last track. If a track has been playing for more than 10 seconds when the SEEK down hard-key is pressed, the unit will skip back to the beginning of the current track.
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Pause
Touch the PAUSE soft-key to pause the playback.
Play
Touch the PLAY soft-key to start the playback.
Displaying the Elapsed Title Time
The elapsed title time of the currently playing track is displayed on the left side of the screen.
Fast Forward Track
Touch the fast forward soft-key. The audio will be
heard at a reduced level while going through the track in this mode. Stop the fast forward by releasing the fast forward soft-key.
Rewind Track
Touch the fast reverse soft-key. The audio will be
heard at a reduced level while going through the track in this mode. Stop the fast reverse by releasing the fast reverse soft-key.
Scan Search
Touch the SCAN soft-key.
The individual tracks will be played in succession for eight seconds each.
Select the STOP SCAN soft-key to stop the scan function.
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Track Info
Touch the INFO soft-key.
Information on the currently playing track, if available, will be displayed on the right half of the screen.
If additional information is available, the NEXT soft-key will be displayed. Touch the NEXT soft-key to show the additional information.
iPodMenu
While in iPodmode, press the MENU hard-key to access the iPodMenu.
Random Playback
The random playback function plays random tracks from the iPoddevice. Touch the Random soft-key to switch the random play function on or off.
A red check mark indicates the random play function is active.
Repeat Track
The repeat track function repeats the currently played track. Touch the Rpt. TRK soft-key to switch the repeat track function on or off.
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A red check mark indicates the repeat track function is active.

Uconnect™ Phone (If Equipped)

Uconnect™ Phone is a voice-activated, hands­free, in-vehicle communications system.
Uconnect™ Phone is fully integrated with the vehicle’s audio system. The radio display will be used for visual prompts from the Uconnect™ Phone system such as phone battery status, signal strength, caller ID, and call type.
NOTE: Your phone may not support all available Uconnect™ Phone features.
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NOTE: In a convertible vehicle, the Uconnect™ Phone will not operate with the convertible top down.
For vehicles equipped with VES™, refer to the Uconnect™ Phone section of the Uconnect™ User’s Manual on the DVD for Uconnect™ Phone system oper­ating instructions.
For vehicles not equipped with VES™ refer to your vehicle Owner’s Manual on the DVD for Uconnect™ Phone system operating instructions.

Voice Command (If Equipped)

For vehicles equipped with VES™, refer to the Voice Command section of the Uconnect™ User’s Manual on the DVD for Voice Com­mand operating instructions.
For vehicles not equipped with VES™, refer to your vehicle Owner’s Manual on the DVD for Voice Command operating instructions.
NOTE: In a convertible vehicle, the Voice Command will not operate with the convertible top down.

SYSTEM INFORMATION

Press the MENU hard-key on the right side of the radio, and touch the System Setup soft-key to access the System Setup menu.
Touch the System Information soft-key to access the system information.
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User Data Backup

Visit http://www.chrysler.com/en/owners/mygig/ for information on how to backup or transfer your user data, such as music files, etc., before returning or changing to a vehicle with a compatible radio (e.g., end of lease).

Software and Database Updates

Visit http://www.chrysler.com/en/owners/mygig/ for information on available software and database updates.
Updates are available for the radio software, and the Gracenotemusic recognition technology database.
Please read the specific instructions on the update discs before installing the updates.
Contact your local authorized dealership if you need help or more information about the available updates.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Radio
Q.: I cannot find my favorite radio station that I was always able to receive before. What can I do?
A.: Select MUSIC TYPE while in radio mode. Select CLEAR to disable all PTY filters, and try to SEEK for your station.

Disc

Q.: The radio does not display the information for the disc I inserted. How do I access this information?
A.: The radio will search the internal Gracenotemusic recognition technology database on the hard drive for the inserted disc. If the database is out of date, or the
database does not contain the particular disc, the infor­mation cannot be displayed. Contact your local autho­rized dealership or website http://www.chrysler.com/ en/owners/mygig/ for available updates.
HDD
Q.: The radio is playing songs from the HDD, it jumps to the first song in the list. Why does it do that?
A.: After the radio is done copying or ripping music to the HDD, it needs to rebuild the current playlist. After the playlist is rebuilt, the radio starts to play the first song in the current playlist.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

AS Autostore CD Compact Disc CDC Compact Disc Changer CDDB A technology company
founded in 1995 as CDDB, Inc. The company has been renamed to Gracenote, Inc. The tech­nology has been renamed to the Gracenotemedia
recognition service. DVD Digital Versatile Disc DVDC Digital Versatile Disc
Changer
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GMD GracenoteMedia Data-
base, GracenoteMedia Recognition Service (ww-
w.gracenote.com) GMT Greenwich Mean Time HDD Hard-Disk Drive MFB Multifunction soft-key MFS Multi-Functional Steering
Wheel MP3 MPEG-1 Audio
Layer-3.
Compression scheme used
to transfer audio files via
the Internet and store in
portable players and digi-
tal audio servers.
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M4A The.M4A format is actu-
ally the audio layer of (non-video) MPEG 4 movies.
M4P The.M4P format is an au-
dio file purchased from Apple’s Music Store (iTunes) and is protected by a Digital Rights Man-
agement scheme. POS Position PTY Program type (radio)
RBDS Radio Broadcast Data Sys-
tem SAT Satellite Radio TV Satellite Video UTC Universal Coordinated
Time VES™ Video Entertainment Sys-
tem™ WMA Windows Media Audio
Format
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