PEUGEOT Connect Sound (RD5)

AUDIO SYSTEM / BLUETOOTH®

CONTENTS
Your PEUGEOT Connect Sound (RD5) is coded in such
a way that it will only operate in your vehicle. 01 First steps p. 234
02 Steering mounted controls p. 235
03 Main menu p. 236
04 Audio p. 237
05 PEUGEOT Connect USB p. 241
06 Bluetooth p. 243
For safety reasons, the driver must only carry out 07 Screen menu map(s) p. 246
operations which require prolonged attention while the
vehicle is stationary.
Frequently asked questions p. 249
When the engine is switched off and to prevent
discharging of the battery, the audio equipment may
switch off after a few minutes.

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 01 FIRST STEPS

Audio settings: front/ Display the list of

Select source: rear fader, left/right local stations.
radio, audio CD / MP3 CD, USB, balance, bass/treble, Long press: CD
Jack connection, Streaming, Selection of AM / FM loudness, audio tracks or MP3 Abandon the current
AUX. wavebands. ambiences. folders (CD / USB). operation.

TA (Traffic Announcements)
on/off.
Long press: PTY* (radio
Eject CD. Programme TYpe) mode.

* Available according to version.

Select the screen display Automatic frequency search

mode: down/up.
Date, audio functions, trip Select previous/next CD, MP3
computer, telephone. or USB track.

On/off, volume setting. Confirm.

The DARK button changes the screen display Buttons 1 to 6: Display main menu. Select next frequency down/up.
for improved driving comfort at night. Select a pre-set radio station. Select previous/next MP3 folder.
1st press: upper bar only illuminated. Long press: pre-set a station. Select previous/next folder / genre /
2nd press: black screen. artist / playlist (USB).
3rd press: return to standard display.

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 02 STEERING MOUNTED CONTROLS
Radio: automatic search for a higher frequency.
CD / MP3 / USB: selection of the next track.
CD / USB: continuous press: fast forwards play.
Move in the list.
Change audio source.
Confirm a selection.
Call/end call on the telephone.
Press for more than 2 seconds:
telephone main menu.

Radio: automatic search for a lower

frequency.
CD / MP3 / USB: selection of the
previous track.
CD / USB: continuous press: fast
reverse.
Radio: select the previous/next pre-set
station. Move in the list.
USB: select genre / artist / folder from
the classification list.
Select the previous/next item in a menu. Volume increase.
Mute: press the volume
increase and decrease
buttons simultaneously.
The sound is restored by
pressing one of the two
volume buttons.
Volume decrease.

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 03 MAIN MENU

Screen C
TELEPHONE:
AUDIO FUNCTIONS: hands-free kit, pairing,
radio, CD, USB, options. management of a call.

VEHICLE DIAGNOSTICS: PERSONALISATION-

alert log. CONFIGURATION:
vehicle parameters,
display, languages.

For a detailed global view of the

menus available, refer to "Screen
menu map" in this section.

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 The external environment (hills, buildings, tunnels, basement car parks, ...)

04 AUDIO may block reception, including in RDS mode. This is a normal effect of the
way in which radio waves are transmitted and does not indicate any failure
of the audio system.

Radio
Selecting a station
RDS

Press the SOURCE button several

times in succession and select the Press the MENU button.
radio.

Select AUDIO FUNCTIONS then

Press the BAND AST button to select press OK.
a waveband: FM1, FM2, FMast, AM.

Select the FM WAVEBAND

Briefly press one of the buttons to PREFERENCES function then press
carry out an automatic search of the OK.
radio stations.

Select ACTIVATE RDS then press

Press one of the buttons to carry out OK. RDS appears on the screen.
a manual search up / down for radio
frequencies.
In radio mode, press OK directly to activate / deactivate RDS
mode.
Press the LIST REFRESH button to
display the list of stations received The RDS, if displayed, enables you to continue listening to the same
locally (30 stations maximum). station by automatic retuning to alternative frequencies. However, in certain
To update this list, press for more conditions, coverage of an RDS station may not be assured throughout the
than two seconds. country as radio stations do not cover 100 % of the territory. Under conditions
of very weak reception, the system may change to a regional station.

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 04 AUDIO
CD
Receiving TA messages Playing a CD
The TA (Traffic Announcement) function gives priority to TA alert
messages. To operate, this function needs good reception of a Insert circular compact discs only.
radio station transmitting this type of message. When a traffic Some anti-pirating systems, on original discs or CDs copied using a
report is transmitted, the current audio source (Radio, CD, ...) is personal recorder, may cause faults which are no reflection on the
interrupted automatically to play the TA message. Normal playback quality of the vehicle's player.
of the audio source resumes at the end of the transmission of the Without pressing the EJECT button, insert a CD in the player, play
message. begins automatically.

Press the TA button to activate or To play a disc which has already been
deactivate traffic messages. inserted, press the SOURCE button
several times in succession and
select CD.

Press one of the buttons to select a

track on the CD.

Press the LIST REFRESH button to display the list of tracks on

the CD.

Press and hold one of the buttons for

fast forwards or fast backwards.

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04 AUDIO
MP3 CD MP3 CD
Playing an MP3 compilation Information and advice
Insert an MP3 compilation in the player.
The MP3 format, an abbreviation of MPEG 1.2 & 2.5 Audio Layer 3,
The audio equipment searches for all of the music tracks, which is an audio compression standard which permits the recording of
may take anything between a few seconds and several tens of several tens of music files on a single disc.
seconds, before play begins.
On a single disc, the CD player can read up to 255 MP3 files
spread over 8 folder levels. However, it is advisable to keep to In order to be able to play a recorded CDR or CDRW, when
a limit of two levels to reduce the access time before the CD is recording, the ISO 9660 level 1.2 or Joliet file format is
played. recommended.
While the CD is being played, the folder structure is not followed. If the disc is recorded in another format, it may not be played
All of the files are displayed on a single level. correctly.
It is recommended that the same recording format is always
To play a disc which has already used for an individual disc, with as low a speed as possible
been inserted, press the SOURCE (4x maximum) for optimum sound quality.
button several times in succession In the particular case of a multi-session CD, the Joliet format is
and select CD. recommended.
Press one of the buttons to select a
folder on the CD.
The audio system will only play files with the extension ".mp3" with
a sampling rate of 22.05 KHz or 44.1 KHz. No other type of file
Press one of the buttons to select a (.wma, .mp4, .m3u...) can be played.
track on the CD.

Press the LIST REFRESH button to display the list of directories of It is advisable to restrict file names to 20 characters without using
the MP3 compilation. special characters (e.g. " ? ; ù) to avoid any playing or displaying
problems.

Press and hold one of the buttons for

fast forward or backward play. Empty CDs are not recognised and may damage the system.

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 04 AUDIO
Using the auxiliary socket (AUX)
Adjusting the volume of the auxiliary source
RCA sockets

The RCA auxiliary sockets permit the connection of a portable

device (MP3 player...).

First adjust the volume of your portable device.

Do not connect a device to both the RCA sockets and the USB
port at the same time.

Connect the portable device

(MP3 player…) to the audio Then adjust the volume of your audio
sockets (white and red, RCA system.
type) using a suitable JACK /
RCA cable (not supplied).

Press the SOURCE button several The display and control is via the portable device.
times in succession and select AUX.

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05 PEUGEOT CONNECT USB
Using the PEUGEOT CONNECT USB

Connecting a USB memory stick

You have a USB port. The
audio files are transmitted
from a portable device - digital Connect the memory stick to the port, directly or
player or a USB memory using a lead. If the audio equipment is switched
stick - to your PEUGEOT on, the USB source is detected as soon as it
Connect Sound (RD5) and is connected. Play begins automatically after a
heard via the vehicle's delay which depends on the capacity of the USB
speakers. memory stick.
The file formats supported are .mp3 (mpeg1
layer 3 only) and .wma (standard 9 only,
USB memory stick (1.1, 1.2 and 2.0) or Apple® player of 128 kbits/sec compression).
generation 5 or later: Certain playlist formats are supported (.m3u, ...)
- USB memory sticks should be formatted FAT or FAT 32 On reconnection of the previous memory stick
(NTFS not supported), used, play is resumed automatically with the last
- the Apple® player lead is essential, track played.
- navigation through the file database is also possible by
means of the steering mounted controls.
The system puts together playlists (temporary memory) created
over a period which depends on the capacity of the USB device.
Other Apple players of earlier
®

generations and players using The other sources are available during this time.
the MTP protocol*: The playlists are updated each time the ignition is switched off or
- play only via a JACK / each time a USB memory stick is connected.
RCA lead (not supplied) When connecting for the first time, the classification suggested
connected to the RCA is by folder. When you reconnect, the classification selected
sockets, previously is retained.
- navigation through the
file database is from the
portable device. * Depending on vehicle.
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 05 PEUGEOT CONNECT USB
Using the PEUGEOT CONNECT USB

Press one of these buttons to gain

Press and hold LIST to display the access to the previous / next track on
different classifications. the classification list currently being
Select by Folder / Artist / Genre / Playlist, played.
press OK to select the classification Press and hold one of the buttons for
required, then press OK again to confirm. fast forward or backward play.

Press one of these buttons to

- by Folder: all folders containing audio gain access to the previous / next
files recognised on the peripheral Genre, Folder, Artist or Playlist on
device. the classification list currently being
- by Artist: all of the artist names played.
defined in the ID3 Tags, classified in
alphabetical order.
- by Genre: all of the genres defined in
the ID3 Tags. Connecting an Apple® player via the USB port
- by Playlist: in accordance with the
playlists recorded on the USB device.
The lists available are Artist, Genre and Playlist (as defined in
the Apple® player).
Selection and Navigation are described in steps 1 to 4 above.
Press LIST briefly to display the
previously selected classification.
Navigate through the list using the left/
right and up/down buttons. Do not connect a hard disk or USB connection device other
than audio equipment to the USB port. This could damage your
Confirm the selection by pressing OK. installation.

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06 BLUETOOTH
The services offered depend on the network, the SIM card and the
Bluetooth telephone compatibility of the Bluetooth equipment used.
Screen C Consult your telephone's manual and your operator to find out which
(Available according to model and version) services are available to you.

Pairing a telephone / First connection The first 4 telephones recognised are displayed in this window.

For safety reasons and because they require prolonged attention The TELEPHONE menu permits access to the following functions
on the part of the driver, the operations for pairing of the Bluetooth in particular: Directory*, Call list, Pairing management.
mobile telephone with the Bluetooth hands-free system of your
audio equipment must be carried out with the vehicle stationary
and the ignition on. * If your telephone is fully compatible.

Go to www.peugeot.co.uk for more information (compatibility, Select the telephone to be connected from the list. Only one
more help, ...). telephone can be connected at a time.

Activate the telephone's Bluetooth function A virtual keypad is displayed in the

and ensure that it is "visible to all" (telephone screen: enter a code with at least 4 digits.
configuration.
Confirm by pressing OK.

A message is displayed in the screen of the

Press the MENU button. telephone chosen. To accept the pairing, enter the
same code on the telephone, then confirm with OK.
In the menu, select: If pairing fails, the number of attempts is not limited.
- Bluetooth telephone function -
Audio A message that the pairing has been successful appears in the
- Bluetooth configuration screen.
- Perform a Bluetooth search The automatic connection authorised is only active after the
telephone has been configured.
A window is displayed with a message that a search is in progress. The directory and the call list can be accessed after the
synchronisation period.
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 06 BLUETOOTH

Receiving a call Making a call

An incoming call is announced by a ring and a superimposed

display in the vehicle's screen. From the Bluetooth telephone function Audio menu, select Manage
the telephone call then Call, Call list or Directory.

Select the YES tab on the display Press this button for more than two seconds for
using the buttons and confirm by access to your directory, then navigate with the
pressing OK. thumb wheel.
Or
To dial a number, use your telephone's keypad,
with the vehicle stationary.

Press this button to accept the call.

The system accesses the telephone's contacts directory, depending
on compatibility, and while the Bluetooth connection with it is
maintained.

With certain telephones connected by Bluetooth you can send

a contact to the directory of the audio system.
Contacts imported in this way are saved in a permanent directory
visible to all, whatever the telephone connected.
The menu for the directory is not accessible if it is empty.

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 06 BLUETOOTH
Bluetooth audio streaming*

Ending a call Wireless transmission of music files on the telephone, played via
the audio equipment. The telephone must be able to manage the
appropriate Bluetooth profiles (Profiles A2DP / AVRCP).

Initiate the pairing between the telephone and

During a call, press this button for more than the vehicle. This pairing can be initiated from
2 seconds. the vehicle's telephone function menu or via the
telephone's keypad. Refer to the steps in "Pairing
Confirm with OK to end the call. a telephone" on the previous pages. During the
pairing phase, the vehicle must be stationary with
the key in the ignition.

Select the telephone to be connected from the telephone function

menu.
The audio system connects to a newly paired telephone automatically.

Activate the streaming source by

pressing the SOURCE button**.
The tracks to be played can be
controlled as usual via the buttons on
the audio system control panel and
the steering mounted controls***.
The contextual information can be
displayed on the screen.

* Depending on the compatibility of the telephone.

** In certain cases, playing of the Audio files must be initiated from the
keypad.
*** If the telephone supports the function.
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 07 SCREEN MENU MAP(S)
Screen C Press the OK dial for access to short-cut menus according
to the display in the screen:

RADIO CD / MP3 CD USB

activate / deactivate RDS activate / deactivate Intro activate / deactivate track repeat (of the
1
1
current folder / artist / genre / playlist)
activate / deactivate REG mode activate / deactivate track repeat 1
1
(the entire current CD for CD, the entire
current folder for MP3 CD)
activate / deactivate radiotext 1
1

activate / deactivate random play (of the

current folder / artist / genre / playlist)
activate / deactivate random play 1
(the entire current CD for CD, the entire
current folder for MP3 CD)
1

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 07 SCREEN MENU MAP(S)
Screen C Pressing the MENU button displays:

1
Audio functions 1
Vehicle diagnostics
FM waveband settings Alert log
2 2

Alternative frequencies (RDS)

3

activate / deactivate
4

Regional mode (REG)

3

activate / deactivate
4

Radio-text information (RDTXT)

3

activate / deactivate
4

2
Play modes

3
Album repeat (RPT)

activate / deactivate
4

Track random play (RDM)

3

activate / deactivate
4

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 07 SCREEN MENU MAP(S)

1
Personalisation-Configuration 1
Bluetooth telephone
Define the vehicle settings* Bluetooth configuration
2 2

Display configuration Connect/Disconnect an equipment

2 3

Video brightness adjustment Telephone function

3 3

normal video Audio Streaming function

4
3

inverse video Consult the paired equipment

4
4

brightness (- +) adjustment
4 Delete a paired equipment
4
Date and time adjustment
3 Perform a Bluetooth search
4
day/month/year adjustment
4 Call
2
hour/minute adjustment
4 Calls list
3
choice of 12 h / 24 h mode
4
Directory
4
Choice of units
3
Manage the telephone call
2
l/100 km - mpg - km/l
4
Terminate the current call
3
°Celsius / °Fahrenheit
4
Activate secret mode
3
Choice of language
2
* The parameters vary according to vehicle.
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 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTION ANSWER SOLUTION

There is a difference in For optimum sound quality, the audio settings (Volume, Bass, Treble, Check that the audio settings (Volume, Bass,
sound quality between Ambience, Loudness) can be adapted to the different sound sources, Treble, Ambience, Loudness) are adapted to
the different audio which may result in audible differences when changing source the sources listened to. It is advisable to set
sources (radio, CD...). (radio, CD...). the AUDIO functions (Bass, Treble, Front-Rear
Balance, Left-Right Balance) to the middle
position, select the musical ambience "None" and
set the loudness correction to the "Active" position
in CD mode or to the "Inactive" position in radio
mode.

The CD is ejected The CD is inserted upside down, is unplayable, does not contain any - Check that the CD is inserted in the player the
automatically or is not audio data or contains an audio format which the player cannot play. right way up.
played by the player. The CD is protected by an anti-pirating protection system which is not - Check the condition of the CD: the CD cannot
recognised by the audio equipment. be played if it is too damaged.
- Check the content in the case of a recorded
CD: consult the advice in the "Audio" section.
- The audio equipment's CD player does not
play DVDs.
- Due to their quality level, certain writeable
CDs will not be played by the audio system.

The message "USB The battery of the peripheral may not be sufficiently charged. Recharge the battery of the peripheral device.
peripheral error" is
displayed on the screen.
The Bluetooth connection
is cut. The USB memory stick is not recognised. Reformat the memory stick.
The memory stick may be corrupt.

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 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTION ANSWER SOLUTION

I am unable to access my Few telephones or service providers allow the use of this function.
voicemail.

The CD player sound is The CD used is scratched or of poor quality. Insert good quality CDs and store them in suitable
poor. conditions.

The audio equipment settings (bass, treble, ambiences) are unsuitable. Set the treble or bass level to 0, without selecting
an ambience.

The stored stations do An incorrect waveband is selected. Press the BAND AST button to return to the
not function (no sound, waveband (AM, FM1, FM2, FMAST) on which the
87.5 Mhz is displayed...). stations are stored.

The traffic announcement The radio station is not part of the regional traffic information network. Tune to a radio station which broadcasts traffic
(TA) is displayed. I do information.
not receive any traffic
information.

The quality of reception The vehicle is too far from the transmitter used by the station listened Activate the RDS function to enable the system
of the radio station to or there is no transmitter in the geographical area through which the to check whether there is a more powerful
listened to gradually vehicle is travelling. transmitter in the geographical area.
deteriorates or the stored
stations do not function The environment (hills, buildings, tunnels, basement car parks...) block This phenomenon is normal and does not indicate
(no sound, 87.5 Mhz is reception, including in RDS mode. a failure of the audio equipment.
displayed...).

The aerial is absent or has been damaged (for example when going Have the aerial checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
through a car wash or into an underground car park).

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 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTION ANSWER SOLUTION

Sound cut-outs of 1 to During this brief sound cut-out, the RDS searches for any frequency Deactivate the RDS function if the phenomenon is
2 seconds in radio mode. permitting better reception of the station. too frequent and always on the same route.

With the engine off, When the engine is switched off, the audio equipment operating time Start the vehicle's engine to increase the battery
the audio equipment depends on the battery charge. charge.
switches off after a few The switch-off is normal: the audio equipment switches to economy mode
minutes of use. and switches off to prevent discharging of the vehicle's battery.

The message "the audio In order to protect the installation if the surrounding temperature is too Switch the audio system off for a few minutes to
system is overheated" high, the audio equipment switches to an automatic thermal protection allow the system to cool.
appears on the display. mode leading to a reduction of the volume or stopping of the playing of
the CD.

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