Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual: Pictures and Movies (Audio System)
The infotainment system can play the music files contained in the USB storage
device or iPod/iPhone products.
Audio System Information
Using MP3/WMA/OGG/WAV Files
- Music files with .mp3, .wma, .ogg, and .wav file name extensions can be
played.
- MP3 files that can be played are: Bit rate: 8 kbps to 320 kbps - Sampling
frequency: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, and 16 kHz.
- Files with a bit rate above 128 kbps will result in higher quality sound.
- ID3 Tag information for MP3 files, such as the album name and the artist,
can be played.
- To display album title, track title, and artist information, the file should
be compatible with the ID3 Tag V1 and V2 formats.
Using USB Storage Devices and iPod/iPhone
- Use a USB or flash memory type storage device. Do not connect using a USB
adaptor.
- Do not connect and reconnect the USB device repeatedly in a short time,
as this may cause static electricity and problems using the device.
- Use a USB device with a metal connecting terminal.
- Connection with i-Stick Type USB storage devices may be faulty due to vehicle
vibration.
- Do not touch the USB connecting terminal.
- Only USB storage devices formatted in FAT16/32, exFAT file system are recognized.
NTFS and other file systems are not recognized.
- The time it takes to process files will depend on the USB storage device
type and capacity, and the type of files stored.
- Some USB storage device files may not be compatible.
- Up to two USB devices and one iPod can be played through a USB hub. All
devices may not be supported, depending on the performance of the USB hub.
If there is not enough power supply, it may not operate normally.
- Do not disconnect the USB storage device while it is playing.
This may cause damage to the product or affect the performance of the USB
device.
- Disconnect the USB storage device when the ignition is turned off. If the
ignition is turnedon while the USB device is connected, the USB device may be
damaged or may not operate normally.
- USB storage devices can only be connected for playing music/ movies, viewing
photo files, or upgrading.
- Do not use the USB terminal to charge USB accessory equipment. The heat
generated may cause performance issues or damage.
- Store files in the top-level drive of the USB storage device.
When the logical drive is separated from the device, only the USB music files
from the top-level logical drive can be played. Music files stored on USB storage
devices may not play normally if an application is loaded by partitioning a
separate drive.
- Music files to which Digital Right Management (DRM) is applied cannot be
played.
- USB storage device capacity limit is 2,500 music files, 2,500 photo files,
250 movie files, 2,500 folders, and 10 stages of folder structure. The iPod/iPhone
can play all music files supported, but will only display up to 2,500 files
on the screen in alphabetical order.
- Some iPod/iPhone product models may not support the connectivity or functionality
of this product.
- Only connect the iPod/iPhone with connection cables supported by iPod/iPhone
products. Other connection cables cannot be used.
- The iPod/iPhone may be damaged if it is connected to the vehicle with the
ignition on.
When not in use, disconnect the iPod/iPhone.
- When the iPod/iPhone is connected to the USB port by using the iPod/iPhone
cable, the Bluetooth music is not supported.
- Connect the iPod/iPhone to the USB port by using the iPod/ iPhone cable
to play the music files. When the iPod/iPhone is connected to the AUX input
terminal, the music file will not play.
- The iPod/iPhone playback functions and the information displayed may be
different when played on the infotainment system.

- Refer to the table for the classification items related to the search function
provided by the iPod/iPhone.
USB Player
Playing Music from a USB Device
- Connect the USB device to the USB port.
- Play will start automatically after the system has finished reading the
USB device.
- If a non-readable USB device is connected, an error message displays and
the system will switch to the previous audio function.

If the USB device is already connected:
- Press
.
- Press audio.
- Press Source
.
- Press USB.
To stop the USB device and select another media source, press Source
, then select the other source.
To remove the USB device, select another function, then remove the USB device.
Pause
- Press
to pause.
- Press
to resume.
Changing to Next/Previous Files
- Press
to change to the next
file.
- Press
within five seconds of
the playback time to play the previous file.
Returning to the Beginning of the Current File
Press
after five seconds of the playback
time.
Scanning Forward or Backward
Press and hold
or
during playback to rewind or fast forward.
Release the button to resume playback at normal speed.
Playing a File Repeatedly
Press
during playback.
- 1: Plays the current file repeatedly.
- ALL: Plays all files repeatedly.
- OFF: Returns to normal playback.
Playing a File Randomly
Press
during playback.
- ON: Plays all files randomly.
- OFF: Returns to normal playback.
Viewing Information on the Currently Playing File
Press the title during playback to display information about the current file
playing.
- The information displayed includes the title, file name, folder name, and
artist/album saved with the song.
- Incorrect information cannot be modified or corrected on the infotainment
system.
- The information for songs expressed in special symbols or in unavailable
languages may be displayed as “
.”
Using the USB Music Menu
- Press MENU during playback.

- Press the play mode.
Tone Settings
- Press
.
- Press tone settings. The Tone Settings menu is displayed. See “Tone Settings”
under “Radio Controls with Touchscreen” in Operation on page 7-6.
iPod/iPhone Player
This feature is limited to models supporting the iPod/iPhone connection.
Playing Music Files
- Connect the iPod/iPhone to the USB port.
- Play will start from the previously played point after the system has finished
reading the USB device.
- If a non-readable USB device is connected, an error message displays and
the system will switch to the previous audio function.
If the iPod/iPhone is already connected:
- Press
.
- Press
audio.
- Press Source
.
- Press iPod.
To stop the device and select another media source, press Source
, then select the other source.
To remove the device, select another function, then remove the device.
Pause
- Press
to pause.
- Press
to resume.
Changing to Next/Previous Song
- Press
to change to the next
song.
- Press
within two seconds
of the playback time to play the previous file.
Returning to the Beginning of the Current File
Press
after two seconds of the playback
time.
Scanning Forward or Backward
Press and hold
or
during playback to rewind or fast forward.
Release the button to resume playback at normal speed.
Playing a File Repeatedly
Press
during playback.
- 1: Plays the current file repeatedly.
- ALL: Plays all files repeatedly.
- OFF: Returns to normal playback.
Playing a File Randomly
Press u during playback.
- NO: Plays all files randomly.
- OFF: Returns to normal playback.
Viewing Information on the Currently Playing Song
Press the title during playback to display information about the current song
playing.
- The information displayed includes the title, file name, folder name, and
artist/album saved with the song.
- Incorrect information cannot be modified or corrected on the infotainment
system.
- The information for songs expressed in special symbols or in unavailable
languages may be displayed as “
.”
Using the iPod Menu
- Press MENU during playback.
- Press the appropriate play mode.
Tone Settings
- Press
on the iPod menu.
- Press tone settings. The tone settings menu is displayed. See “Tone Settings”
under “Radio Controls with Touchscreen” in Operation on page 7-6.
The infotainment system can view picture files stored on a USB storage device
and devices that support Media Transfer Protocol (MTP).
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