Glosys XSG4 In-Vehicle Infotainment System User Manual

June 5, 2024
Glosys

Phonebook Dialing

Calls can be made by accessing your downloaded phonebook.

  1. Tap CI to access your Phonebook (top left picture).
  2. Tap the contact name on the right you wish to call (bottom left picture).
  3. Tap the number you wish to call.
  4. Tap the green phone icon.

Note: Outgoing calls can also be made on the mobile phone itself. The Infotainment System will still take over the outgoing call and switch to hands-free mode.

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AV (A2DP Audio Playback over Bluetooth)

Some mobile phones also support the functionality of A2DP (Audio transfer protocol). The Infotainment Center uses this protocol to find audio files on the mobile phone and play the audio over the normal speakers. Some phones will also support the audio playback of certain apps, like internet radio, through the XSG4NA.

Tap AV on the standard Bluetooth screen. The screen will change to a normal playback screen with the standard functionality:

  • play or pause
  • stop
  • previous track
  • next track

Note: The A2DP functionality is highly dependent on the mobile phone used. For information on this protocol and its functions, please read the user manual of the mobile phone.

SiriusXM Satellite Radio

Only SiriusXM® brings you more of what you love to listen to, all in one place. Get over 140 channels, including commercial-free music plus the best sports, news, talk, comedy and entertainment. Welcome to the world of satellite radio. A SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner and Subscription are required. For more information, visit: www.siriusxm.com

When a SiriusXM Vehicle Connect Tuner is connected, press the SiriusXM icon in the Main Menu. SiriusXM mode can be left at any time by pressing the SiriusXM icon at the top left of the screen.
This section describes the features and functions of SiriusXM Satellite Radio. Before using the optional SiriusXM Satellite radio, you need to subscribe to the SiriusXM service either by phone or via the Internet (see subscribing to SIRIUSXM Satellite Radio).

Subscribing to SiriusXM Satellite Radio
To subscribe to the SiriusXM Satellite Radio service, follow these steps:

  1. After installing your SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner and antenna, power on your radio and select SiriusXM mode. You should be able to hear the SiriusXM preview channel on Channel 1. If you don’t hear the Preview channel, make sure your tuner is installed correctly as described in the tuner Installation Guide.
  2. After you can hear the Preview channel, tune to Channel 0 to find the Radio ID of your tuner.

You will need this number to activate your subscription. Write the number down for reference.

Note that the SiriusXM Radio ID does not include the letters I, 0, S, or F.

In the USA, you can activate it online or by calling SiriusXM Listener care:

For Canadian Subscriptions, please contact:

As part of the activation process, the SiriusXM satellites will send an activation message to your tuner. When your radio detects that the tuner has received the activation message, your radio will display: “Subscription Updated”. Once subscribed, you can tune to channels in your subscription plan.
Note, that the activation process usually takes 10 to 15 minutes, but may take up to an hour. Your radio will need to be powered on and receive the SiriusXM signal to receive the activation message.

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Operating SiriusXM Satellite Radio

The display for the SiriusXM mode is laid out to provide you with the required information and icons to allow maximum enjoyment of your SiriusXM subscription.

  1. Band/Scan Indication
  2. Channel and Content Info
  3. Function Buttons
  4. Presets
  5. Page Scroll
  6. Channel Guide
  7. Signal Strength
  8. Lock Indicator
  9. Category Mode
  10. Channel Number
  11. Channel Mode

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Tuning to a channel

press once to tune to the next/previous channel. Press and hold to rapid tune.

  1. The Infotainment Center will store up to 18 preset stations of your choice. Press BAND to go to the next series of preset channels (3 Bands X 6 Presets).
    These Preset buttons allow direct tuning to your favorite stored channels.
    1. Press a preset button once to tune to a stored channel.
    2. Press and hold a preset button for 2 seconds to store a new channel preset.
    3. To delete a preset press and hold P. Del for 2 seconds

  2. Press DIRECT to bring up keypad to allow for Direct Channel Tuning.
    1. Enter the channel number and press +-I

  3. Press CAT to display All Channel Mode or Category Browsing on the channel list which is found on the right side of the screen. Category Browsing allows you to directly enter a Category by selecting it from the list. If you do not see the CAT button press the FUNC key to making that option available.

  4. Press CAT+ to add the current channel to your own virtual category ‘My Favorites”. Once the first channel is stored, the “My Favorites” Category can be found in the Category list.

  5. SCAN will play 5 seconds of the next channel in your current channel list and proceed through subsequent channels 5 seconds each. To stop the Scan press SCAN, select a channel from list, preset or other channel tuning options.

  6. By pressing the “FUNC” button you will toggle between function buttons. CAT, CAT+, SCAN, P.DEL will change to ALERT, ALERT+, SKIP, LOCK. See below to learn more about each function.

  7. User Skipped Channel
    Mature Channel Ei
    Unsubscribe Channel
    Users Locked Channel
    Free Channel
    Invalid Channel

  8. Channel List Scroll
    Press up/down buttons to move one channel at a time or use the scroll bar to move quickly through the channel list.
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  9. Press once to tune to the next/previous channel. Press and hold to rapid tune.

  10. The Infotainment Center will store up to 18 preset stations of your choice. Press BAND to go to the next series of preset channels (3 Bands X 6 Presets).

  11. These Preset buttons allow direct tuning to your favorite stored channels.
    1. Press a preset button once to tune to a stored channel.
    2. Press and hold a preset button for 2 seconds to store a new channel preset.
    3. To delete a preset press and hold P. Del for 2 seconds.

  12. Press DIRECT to bring up the keypad to allow for Direct Channel Tuning.
    1. Enter the channel number and press.

  13. Press CAT to display All Channel Mode or Category Browsing on the channel list which is found on the right side of the screen. Category Browsing allows you to directly enter a Category to enter by selecting it from the list.

  14. Press CAT+ to add the current channel to your own virtual category ‘My Favorites”. Once the first channel is stored the “My Favorites” Category can be found in the Category list.

  15. SCAN will play 5 seconds of the next channel in your current channel list and proceed through subsequent channels for 5 seconds each. To stop the Scan press SCAN, select a channel from the list, preset or other channel tuning options.

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Parental Control Channel Locking and Channel Skipping

The SiriusXM Parental Control feature allows you to control access to channels that you consider inappropriate for some listeners. When enabled, the Parental Control feature requires you to enter a lock code to tune to the locked channels. Information on setting up the lock code, setting up the channels to be locked, and the method to access the locked channels are described below.

Lock Code
The Infotainment Center is delivered with a default Lock Code of “0000”. Please see page 26 to learn how to edit your lock code. Please remember your lock code. It will be required to access locked channels or change the Mature Channel Lock setting. If you have forgotten your lock code and require a reset please see page 20 for support contact information.

Lock Mode/Unlock Mode
Your Infotainment Center will automatically start up with SiriusXM in Lock Mode. This will prevent the accidental turning to channels that have been automatically locked under the optional Mature Channel Locking feature or user applied locked channels. To enter Unlock Mode:

  1. Press and Hold the LOCK Button for 2 seconds. When the keypad is displayed input your lock code and press enter or;
  2. Tune to a locked channel. When the keypad is displayed input your lock code and press enter.

Once you have successfully entered the lock code SiriusXM will remain in Unlocked mode until the Infotainment Center is turned off, put into standby mode or you repeat step one above.

Mature Channel Locking
The Infotainment Center is set to default the Mature Channel Locking to OFF. This feature will automatically lock all mature-themed channels determined by SiriusXM. If enabled, tuning to these channels requires you to enter your lock code first and enter Unlocked Mode.
Please see the next page to learn how to turn Mature Channel Locking to ON

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Channel Locking
Channels can be locked to restrict access to certain channels.

To lock a channel:

  1. Tune to the channel you wish to lock.
  2. Press and hold the Lock to bring up the keypad.
  3. Enter your lock code and press 4-1
  4. Tune to another channel.
  5. Channel is now locked.

To remove a user-defined locked channel:

  1. Tune to the locked channel. You will need to be in unlocked mode.
  2. Press and hold the LOCK button.
  3. Enter the lock code.
  4. Channel is now unlocked.

Channel Skip

Channels can be ignored from certain channel tuning methods without locking by using the SKIP feature.

To Skip a channel:

  1. Press SKIP when tuned to the specific channel.
  2. Channel now has an “S” to the right of its name. While channel tuning, the system will skip over this channel. This skipped channel can only be accessed by direct tuning,

selecting it by touching the LCD display or as a saved preset.

To remove a skip command from a channel:

  1. Tune to the skipped channel.
  2. Press SKIP.
  3. Channel is now returned to all channel lists and the “Se is now removed.

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Artist & Song Alerts

While listening to SiriusXM Satellite Radio, you can be alerted when your favorite songs or artists are playing on other channels. You can store up to 50 of your favorite Artists and 50 favorite songs.
The Infotainment Center will display an Alert message when a matching artist or song is found on another channel or you can choose either My Artists or My Songs categories to have access to all channels that have current alerts playing. When a new alert notification occurs you can choose to tune directly to it or ignore it and continue listening on your current channel.

Setting Alerts

  1. Tapping ALERT+ will bring up a window screen to select either Song Alert (3) or Artist Alert (4).
  2. Tapping ALERT will bring up a list of currently stored alerts. a SONG ALERT we Press ADD to add an alert for a current playing song.
  3. ARTIST ALERT Press ADD to add an alert for a current playing artist.

Viewing & Managing Alerts
Press ALERT to cycle through your saved Song and Artists alerts. Press a third time to return to the channel list.
To remove an alert select the alert to remove by touching the alert from the list. An “X’ will appear to the right. Touch the “r and the alert will be removed. Please see “The SiriusXM Settings Menu’ of this manual for instructions to clear all alerts.

My Artists & My Songs Virtual Categories

When there are active alerts playing, the Infotainment Center creates virtual categories called My Favorites. These categories only contain channels that are playing music that matches your alerts. Channels will be added and removed according to the alerts that are active. You can select channels to listen to from within these categories as you normally would.

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Replay
The Replay feature allows you to pause, rewind, and replay up to 60 minutes of live SiriusXM Satellite Radio.

The status bar shows you the current buffer capacity. Once full, the oldest track will be removed allowing the newest live track to be added. If you have paused the playback and the paused track is about to be erased, the XSG4NA will notify you with an audible beep. Playback will resume from the next track in the buffer.

Press to enter Replay Mode.
Pressing the LIVE button when in Replay Mode will return you to the Main SiriusXM screen and live playback.
The top entry of your Replay list is “Go Live!”. Select this to list to the current live audio but remain on the Replay Screen. la Press to Pause Playback 1:112 Press to Skip to the next or previous track in the playback list. CO Press to Fast Forward/Rewind through current playback.

*Users will be notified by a longer audible beep if attempt to rewind/fast forward or skip past the beginning of the buffer or once reaching live playback

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SiriusXM Settings Menu
There are many features that can be changed to customize your SiriusXM Radio experience. To enter the SiriusXM settings menu you must currently have SiriusXM selected. From there go to the Main Menu, and from there select the SETUP icon. In addition to SYSTEM, VIDEO, and AUDIO options, there will be an SXM option. Selecting this button will display page 1 of 2 for SiriusXM settings.

Paae 1 of 2;
Use Unsubscribed Channels Set to ON to view unsubscribed channels in channel list. Unsubscribed channels will be grey in color
Content Alert: Change to off to disable alerts from being displayed. The saved alerts will not be erased.
Metadata Display: Choose to display Artist name, Song name in your channel guide or choose off and list only the channel names.
Mature CH Lock: Mature CH Lock: to turn ON parental lock press OFF, enter correct lock code then press the arrow to change the state to ON. NOTE: Mature channels will be automatically locked at start up when ON. User defined locks will remain unchanged.
Clear All Skip: Press reset to remove all channels marked SKIP
Clear All Lock: Press the remove all user defined locked channels. Entry of lock code is required when prompted.
Paae 2 of 2: (Press naae button ton right)
Clear All Alerts: Press reset to clear all saved Artist and Song Alerts.
Lock Code: Press Code, correctly enter lock code. Enter new lock code and once more to verify.

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Understanding SiriusXM Advisory Messages

Check Antenna
The radio has detected a fault with the SiriusXM antenna. The antenna cable is either disconnected or damaged.
Verify that the antenna cable is connected to the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner. Inspect the antenna cable for damage and kinks. Replace the antenna if the cable is damaged.

Check Tuner
The radio is having difficulty communicating with the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner. The tuner may be disconnected or damaged.
Verify that the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner cable is securely connected to the radio SiriusXM mating connector/cable. If the problem persists, disconnect and reconnect the tuner and then contact SiriusXM at 1-877-438-9677

No Signal
The SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner is having difficulty receiving the SiriusXM satellite signal.
Verify that your vehicle is outdoors with a clear view of the southern sky.
Verify that the SiriusXM magnetic mount antenna is mounted on a metal surface on the outside of the vehicle.
Move the SiriusXM antenna away from any obstructions.
Inspect the antenna cable for damage and kinks. Replace the antenna if the cable is damaged.
Consult the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle tuner installation manual for more information on antenna installation.

Subscription Updated
The radio has detected a change in your SiriusXM subscription status. Press FUNC to clear the message.
No further action is required.
Visit www.siriusxm.com or call SiriusXM at 1-877-438-9677 if you have questions about your subscription.

Channel Not Available
The channel that you have requested is not a valid SiriusXM channel that you were listening to is no longer available.
You may see this message briefly when first connecting a new SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner.
Visit www.siriusxm.com for more information about the SiriusXM channel lineup.

Channel Not Subscribed
The channel that you have requested is not included in your SiriusXM subscription package or the channel that you were listening to is no longer included in your SiriusXM subscription package.

Visit www.siriusxm.com or call SiriusXM at 1-877-438-9677 if you have any questions about your subscription package or would like to subscribe to this channel.

Channel Locked
The channel that you have requested is Locked by the radio Parental Control feature. See page 24 for more information on the Parental Control feature and how to access locked channels.

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iPod and iPhone AV Interface

The Infotainment Center can also be connected to your Apple iPod or iPhone. When the iPod is connected, press the iPod icon in the Main Menu. The iPod mode can be left at any time by pressing the iPod icon at the top left of the screen. To access and use the iPod feature please connect your iPod/iPhone device first to the iPod cable provided.

Functions

  1. Change the tracklist to find tracks based on categories. The following categories are available: PlayList, Artists, Albums, Genres, Songs, Composers, Audiobooks, and Podcasts.
  2. View toggle between album artwork display and tracklist.
  3. Play or pause current playback.
  4. Go to the previous track. Press and hold to fast rewind the current track.
  5. Go to the next track. Press and hold to fast forward the current track.
  6. Off/Single Track/All Track repeat functions.
  7. Off/Track/Album random playback order.

When a Podcaster or Audiobook has 2 or more chapters available, clicking the fast rewind or fast forward button during pause moves the current location to the beginning of the previous or next chapter. Hold the fast rewind or fast forward longer than 2 seconds to fast rewind or fast forward.

Note: All the functions are dependent on the version of the iPod / iPhone used.

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