PONTIAC VIBE 2007 Owners Manual

Empty Directory or Folder
If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in
the le structure that contains only folders/
subfolders and no compressed les directly
beneath them, the player advances to the next
folder in the le structure that contains compressed
audio les. The empty folder does not display.
No Folder
When the CD contains only compressed les, the
les are located under the root folder. The next
and previous folder functions do not function on a
CD that was recorded without folders or playlists.
When displaying the name of the folder the
radio displays ROOT.
When the CD contains only playlists and
compressed audio les, but no folders, all les
are located under the root folder. The folder down
and the folder up buttons searches playlists (Px)
rst and then go to the root folder. When the radio
displays the name of the folder the radio
displays ROOT.
Order of Play
Tracks are played in the following order:
Play begins from the rst track in the rst
playlist and continues sequentially through
all tracks in each playlist. When the last track
of the last playlist has played, play continues
from the rst track of the rst playlist.
If the CD does not contain any playlists, then
play begins from the rst track under the root
directory. When all tracks from the root
directory have played, play continues from
les according to their numerical listing. After
playing the last track from the last folder,
play begins again at the rst track of the rst
folder or root directory.
When play enters a new folder, the display does
not automatically show the new folder name unless
you have chosen the folder mode as the default
display. See RCL later in this section for more
information. The new track name displays.
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File System and Naming
The song name that displays is the song name
that is contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is
not present in the ID3 tag, then the radio displays
the le name without the extension (such
as .mp3) as the track name.
Track names longer than 39 characters or 3 pages
are shortened. The display does not show parts
of words on the last page of text and the extension
of the lename does not display.
Preprogrammed Playlists
Preprogrammed playlists which were created by
WinAmp™, MusicMatch™, or Real Jukebox™
software can be accessed, however, they cannot
be edited using the radio. These playlists are
treated as special folders containing compressed
audio song les.
Playing an MP3
Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up.
The player pulls it in, and READING DISC
displays. The CD should begin playing and the
CD symbol displays. If you want to insert a
CD with the ignition off, rst press the eject button
or the RCL button.If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in
the player it stays in the player. When the ignition
or radio is turned on, the CD starts to play
where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio
source.
As each new track starts to play, the track number
displays.
The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm)
single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs
and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same
manner.
If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be
reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of
recording, the quality of the music that has been
recorded, and the way the CD-R has been
handled. There can be an increase in skipping,
difficulty in nding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading
and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the
bottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the CD
is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or
scratched, the CD will not play properly. If the
surface of the CD is soiled, seeCare of Your CDs
on page 219for more information.
If there is no apparent damage, try a known
good CD.
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Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught
in the CD player. If a CD is recorded on a
personal computer and a description label is
needed, try labeling the top of the recorded CD
with a marking pen.
Notice:If a label is added to a CD, or more
than one CD is inserted into the slot at a time,
or an attempt is made to play scratched or
damaged CDs, the CD player could be
damaged. While using the CD player, use only
CDs in good condition without any label,
load one CD at a time, and keep the CD player
and the loading slot free of foreign materials,
liquids, and debris.
If an error displays, see “CD Messages” later in
this section.
\1 (Forward):Press and hold this pushbutton
to advance quickly within a track. Press and
hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to
advance at 10 times the normal playing speed.
Press and hold it for more than two seconds
to advance at 20 times the normal playing speed.
Release this pushbutton to play the track. FWD
and the elapsed time of the track displays.RDM 2 (Random):To repeat the tracks in the
current folder or playlist, press and release
this pushbutton. FOLDER RANDOM displays.
Once all of the tracks in the current folder
or playlist have been played, the system moves
on to the next folder or playlist and plays all of the
tracks in random order.
To repeat the tracks on the CD, press and hold
this pushbutton for two seconds. A beep sounds
and DISC RANDOM displays. This feature
does not work with playlists.
While in random, pressing and releasing either
SEEK arrow goes to the next or previous random
track.
Press and release this pushbutton again to turn off
random play. NO RANDOM displays.#3 (Next Folder):Press this pushbutton to go
to the rst track in the next folder or playlist. If
the disc contains playlists, it goes through
the playlist, then the folders. Pressing this button
while in folder random mode takes you to the
next folder and randomizes the tracks in that
folder. This function does not work on a CD that
does not contain folders or playlists.
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4s(Reverse):Press and hold this pushbutton
to reverse quickly within a track. Press and
hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to
reverse at 10 times the normal playing speed.
Press and hold it for more than two seconds
to reverse at 20 times the normal playing speed.
Release this pushbutton to play the track. REV and
the elapsed time of the track appears on the
display. If this pushbutton is pressed for more than
20 seconds, the radio stops reversing and
begins to play.
6
!(Previous Folder):Press this pushbutton
to go to the rst track in the previous folder or
playlist. If the disc contains playlists, it goes
through the playlist, then the folders. Pressing this
pushbutton while in folder random mode takes
you to the previous folder and randomizes
the tracks in that folder. This function does not
work on a CD that does not contain folders
or playlists.
wSEEKx:Press the up arrow to go to the
start of the next track. Press the down arrow to go
to the start of the previous track. Pressing
either arrow for more than two seconds searches
the previous or next tracks at two tracks
per second. When the desired track number
displays, release the arrow to stop searching and
to play the track.
TUNE:Turn this knob to fast track reverse or
advance through tracks in all folders or playlists.
The track number and le name appears on
the display for each track. Turn this knob while in
random to fast track reverse or advance the
tracks in sequential order.
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RCL (Recall):Push this button to switch between
track mode, folder, or playlist mode, and time of
day mode. The display shows only 13 characters,
but there can be up to three pages of text. If
there are more than 13 characters in the song,
folder, or playlist name pushing this button within
two seconds takes you to the next page of
text. If there are no other pages to be shown,
pushing this button within two seconds takes you
to the next display mode.
Track mode displays the current track number and
the ID3 tag song name.
Folder/playlist mode displays the current folder or
playlist number and the folder/playlist name.
Time of day mode displays the time of day and
the ID3 tag song name.
To change the default on the display, push this
button until you see the desired display, then hold
this button for two seconds. The radio produces
one beep and the selected display is now the
default.INFO (Information):INFO displays whenever a
current track has ID3 tag information. Press
this button to display the artist name and album
contained in the tag. INFO disappears from
the display when the information in the ID3 tag
has nished.
BAND:Press this button to listen to the radio
when a CD is playing. The inactive CD remains
inside the radio for future listening.
CD AUX (Auxiliary):Press this button to play a
CD when listening to the radio. The CD symbol
displays when a CD is loaded.
Z(Eject):Press this button to eject a CD. Eject
may be activated with either the ignition or radio
off. CDs can be loaded with the radio and
ignition off if this button is pressed rst.
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XM Radio Messages
Radio Display Message Condition Action Required
XL (Explicit Language
Channels)XL on the radio display,
after the channel name,
indicates content with
explicit language.These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a
customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
Updating Updating encryption code The encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and
no action is required. This process should take no longer
than 30 seconds.
No Signal Loss of signal The system is functioning correctly, but the vehicle is in a
location that is blocking the XM™ signal. When the vehicle
moves into an open area, the signal should return.
Loading XM Acquiring channel audio
(after a four second delay)The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text
data. No action is needed. This message should disappear
shortly.
CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service. Tune to another
channel.
CH Unavail Channel no longer
availableThis previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. Tune
to another station. If this station was one of the presets,
choose another station for that preset button.
No Info Artist Name/Feature
not availableNo artist information is available at this time on this channel.
The system is working properly.
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Radio Display Message Condition Action Required
No Info Song/Program Title not
availableNo song title information is available at this time on this
channel. The system is working properly.
No Info Category Name not
availableNo category information is available at this time on this
channel. The system is working properly.
No Info No Text/Informational
message availableNo text or informational messages are available at this time
on this channel. The system is working properly.
Not Found No channel available for
the chosen categoryThere are no channels available for the selected category.
The system is working properly.
XM Locked Theft lock active The XM™ receiver in the vehicle could have previously
been in another vehicle. For security purposes, XM™
receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles. If this
message is received after having your vehicle serviced,
check with the servicing facility.
Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0) If tuned to channel 0, this message alternates with the
XM™ Radio eight digit radio ID label. This label is needed
to activate the service.
Unknown Radio ID not known
(should only be if
hardware failure)If this message is received when tuned to channel 0, there
could be a receiver fault. Consult with your dealer.
Chk XMRcvr Hardware failure If this message does not clear within a short period of time,
the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer.
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Radio Reception
Frequency interference and static during normal
radio reception can occur if items such as
cellphone chargers, vehicle convenience
accessories, and external electronic devices are
plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is
interference or static, unplug the item from the
accessory power outlet.
AM
The range for most AM stations is greater than for
FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause
station frequencies to interfere with each other. For
better radio reception, most AM radio stations boost
the power levels during the day, and then reduce
these levels during the night. Static can also occur
when things like storms and power lines interfere
with radio reception. When this happens, try
reducing the treble on your radio.
FM Stereo
FM stereo gives the best sound, but FM signals
reach about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall
buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals,
causing the sound to fade in and out.
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio
reception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous
United States, and in Canada. Just as with FM,
tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite
radio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out.
In addition, traveling or standing under heavy
foliage, bridges, garages, or tunnels can cause
loss of the XM™ signal for a period of time.
The radio could display NO XM SIGNAL to indicate
interference.
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Care of Your CDs
Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original
cases or other protective cases and away from
direct sunlight and dust. The CD player scans the
bottom surface of the disc. If the surface of a
CD is damaged, such as cracked, broken,
or scratched, the CD will not play properly or not
at all. If the surface of a CD is soiled, take a
soft, lint free cloth or dampen a clean, soft cloth in
a mild, neutral detergent solution mixed with
water, and clean it. Make sure the wiping process
starts from the center to the edge.
Do not touch the bottom side of a CD while
handling it; this could damage the surface. Pick up
CDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of
the hole and the outer edge.
Care of the CD Player
Do not use CD lens cleaners for CD players
because the lens of the CD optics can become
contaminated by lubricants.
Fixed Mast Antenna
The xed mast antenna can withstand most car
washes without being damaged. If the mast should
ever become slightly bent, straighten it out by
hand. If the mast is badly bent, replace it.
Check occasionally to make sure the mast is still
tightened to the antenna base located on the
roof of the vehicle. If tightening is required, tighten
by hand.
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System
The XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is located on
the roof of your vehicle. Keep this antenna clear of
snow and ice build up for clear radio reception.
A vehicle with a sunroof might not get the
best performance from the XM™ system if the
sunroof is open.
Loading items onto the roof of your vehicle can
interfere with the performance of the XM™ system.
Make sure the XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is
not obstructed.
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