CD player SATURN RELAY 2007 User Guide

CD Messages
CHECK CD:If this message appears on the
display and/or the CD comes out, it could be for
one of the following reasons:
It is very hot. When the temperature returns to
normal, the CD should play.
You are driving on a very rough road.
When the road becomes smoother, the CD
should play.
The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or
upside down.
The air is very humid. If so, wait about an
hour and try again.
There may have been a problem while
burning the CD.
The label may be caught in the CD player.
If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other
reason, try a known good CD.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot
be corrected, contact your retailer. If the radio
displays an error message, write it down and
provide it to your retailer when reporting the
problem.
Using an MP3
MP3 CD-R Disc
MP3 Format
If you burn your own MP3 disc on a personal
computer:
Make sure the MP3 les are recorded on a
CD-R disc.
Do not mix standard audio and MP3 les on
one disc.
Make sure playlists have a .m3u or .wpl
extension, other le extensions may not work.
Files can be recorded with a variety of xed or
variable bit rates. Song title, artist name, and
album will be available for display by the
radio when recorded using ID3 tags
version 1 and 2.
Create a folder structure that makes it easy to
nd songs while driving. Organize songs by
albums using one folder for each album.
Each folder or album should contain 18 songs
or less.
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Make sure to nalize the disc when burning an
MP3 disc, using multiple sessions. It is usually
better to burn the disc all at once.
Do not use CD-RW discs.
Do not use colored discs.
The player will be able to read and play a
maximum of 50 folders, 50 playlists, 10 sessions,
and 255 les. Long le names, folder names,
or playlist names may use more disc memory
space than necessary. To conserve space on the
disc, minimize the length of the le, folder, or
playlist names. You can also play an MP3 CD that
was recorded using no le folders. The system
can support up to 11 folders in depth, though, keep
the depth of the folders to a minimum in order
to keep down the complexity and confusion
in trying to locate a particular folder during
playback. If a CD contains more than the
maximum of 50 folders, 50 playlists, 10 sessions,
and 255 les the player lets you access and
navigate up to the maximum, but all items over
the maximum cannot be accessed.
Root Directory
The root directory will be treated as a folder. If the
root directory has compressed audio les, the
directory is displayed as F1 ROOT. All les
contained directly under the root directory are
accessed prior to any root directory folders.
However, playlists (Px) are always accessed
before root folders or les.
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 will not display.
No Folder
When the CD contains only compressed les, the
les will be located under the root folder. The
next and previous folder functions will not function
on a CD that was recorded without folders or
playlists. When displaying the name of the folder
the radio displays ROOT.
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Playing an MP3
Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up.
The player pulls it in, and READING appears
on the display. The CD should begin playing and
the CD symbol appears on the display.
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
appears on the display.
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 (and playback
performance) may be reduced due to the CD-R
quality, method of recording, the quality of
the music that has been recorded, and the way
the CD-R has been handled. For better playback
performance when home burning audio discs,
use brand named CD media showing the Compact
Disc™, and a burn rate no faster than 12X.There may 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 and DVDs
on page 355for more information.
If there is no apparent damage, try a known
good CD.
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 you add any label to a CD, insert
more than one CD into the slot at a time, or
attempt to play scratched or damaged CDs, you
could damage the CD player. When 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 appears on the display, see “CD
Messages” later in this section.
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MUTE:Press this button to silence the system.
Press this button again to turn the sound on.
This button is not available on the Radio
with Six-Disc CD.
tSEEKu:Press the left arrow to go to the
start of the current track, if more than 10 seconds
have played. Press the right arrow to go to the
next track. If either arrow is held or pressed more
than once, the player continues moving backward
or forward through the CD.
4(Information):Press this button to display the
artist name and album contained in the ID3 tag.
BAND:Press this button to listen to the radio
when a CD is playing. The inactive CD remains
safely inside the radio for future listening.
CD AUX (Auxiliary):Press this button to play a
CD when listening to the radio. The CD symbol
appears on the display when a CD is loaded.
Y(Eject):Press this button to eject a CD. Eject
may be activated with either the ignition or
radio off.
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Radio Display Message Condition Action Required
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 may 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 your
retailer.
Radio ID Radio ID label
(channel 0)If tuned to channel 0, this message will alternate 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
may be a receiver fault. Consult with your retailer.
Chk XMRcvr Hardware failure If this message does not clear within a short period of time,
your receiver may have a fault. Consult with your retailer.
Navigation/Radio System
Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system.
The navigation system has built-in features
intended to minimize driver distraction. Technology
alone, no matter how advanced, can never
replace your own judgment. See the Navigation
System manual for some tips to help you
reduce distractions while driving.
Rear Seat Entertainment System
(Option A, Uplevel)
Your vehicle may have this type of DVD Rear
Seat Entertainment (RSE) system. If it has
this feature, it will include a DVD player, a video
display screen, auxiliary inputs, two sets of
wireless headphones (if included), and a remote
control.
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Parental Control
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(Parental Control):This button is located
behind the video screen, below the auxiliary jacks.
Press this button while using RSA, or when a
DVD or CD is playing to blank the video screen
and to mute the audio. The power indicator
lights on the DVD player will ash. Turning on the
parental control will also disable all other button
operations from the remote control and the
DVD player, except for the eject button. Press this
button again to restore operation of the RSA,
DVD player, and remote control.
This button may also be used to turn the DVD
player power on and automatically resume play if
the vehicle is on and a disc is in the player. If
no disc is in the player, the system will power up
in auxiliary mode.
Before You Drive
The RSE is designed for rear seat passengers only.
The driver cannot safely view the video screen
while driving and should not try to do so. The RSE
system will play DVD, CD, and MP3 discs. You can
also connect an auxiliary device to the RSE system
to play games, watch videos, look at pictures, etc.Normal operation may be limited under extremely
low or high temperatures, in order to protect
the system from damage. Operate the RSE system
under normal or comfortable cabin temperature
ranges.
Headphones
Wireless Headphones
The RSE system may include two sets of wireless
headphones (batteries are included).
The wireless headphones have an ON/OFF
switch, a channel select switch, and a volume
control. To use the headphones, turn the switch to
ON. An indicator light on the headphones will
illuminate. If the light does not illuminate,
the batteries may need to be replaced. See
“Battery Replacement” later in this section for more
information. Switch the headphones to OFF
when not in use.
The headphones will shut off automatically to save
the battery power if the RSE system is shut off
or if the headphones are out of range of the
transmitters for more than three minutes. The
transmitters are located next to the DVD faceplate.
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To use the auxiliary audio and video inputs,
connect an external auxiliary device such as a
camcorder to the RCA jacks and turn on both the
auxiliary device power and the power on the
front of the RSE player.
If a disc is present when the RSE power is turned
on, the player will automatically begin playing
the disc and the user will need to press the AUX
button on the remote control or on the DVD
player faceplate to switch the system between the
DVD player and the auxiliary device. See “DVD
Player” and “Remote Control” later in this section
for more information.
Audio Output
Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary devices
can be heard through the following possible
sources:
Vehicle Speakers
Wireless Headphones
Wired Headphones (not included)
Vehicle Speakers
Only one audio source can be heard through the
vehicle’s speakers at a time.
The RSE system or an auxiliary device can be
heard through all of the vehicle’s speakers when
the following occurs:
A DVD or auxiliary device is playing
The front audio system is on and the CD AUX
button is pressed to enable the RSE system
DVD will appear on the radio display when the
RSE system is on.
To turn the vehicles speakers on and off, press
the CD AUX button on the radio. The audio
from the RSE system can be heard through the
wireless headphones and the vehicles speakers at
the same time. The volume on the radio may
vary when switching between the radio, CD, DVD,
MP3, or an auxiliary device.
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Video Screen
The video screen is located in the overhead
console.
To use the video screen, do the following:
1. Push forward on the release button and the
screen will fold down.
2. Adjust its position as desired.
When the video screen is not in use, push it up
into its stowed and latched position.
Notice:Avoid directly touching the video
screen, as damage may occur. See “Cleaning
the Video Screen” later in this section for
more information.
DVD Player
The DVD player is located in the overhead
console.
The DVD player can be controlled by the buttons
on the DVD player and/or by the buttons on
the remote control. See “Remote Control” later in
this section for more information.
The RSE system DVD player is only compatible
with DVDs of the appropriate region code for
the country that the vehicle was sold. The DVD
region code is printed on the jacket of most DVDs.
Standard audio CDs, CD-R, CD-RW, enhanced
CDs, video CDs, and CD-ROM with MP3
media are supported by this DVD player. DVD+R,
DVD+RW, and copy protected CDs may or
may not be supported by the DVD player. The
DVD player does not support DVD-RAM,
DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-R/W, and DVD audio
media. An error message will appear on the
display if this type of media is inserted into the
DVD player.
If an error message appears on the video screen,
see “DVD Messages” later in this section.
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DVD Player Buttons
cY(Stop/Eject):Press and release this
button to stop playing, rewinding, or fast
forwarding.
Press this button twice to eject a disc. If the
player is already stopped, then only press this
button once.
O(Power):Press this button to turn the DVD
player on and off.AUX (Auxiliary):Press this button to switch the
system between the DVD player and an auxiliary
device.
s(Play/Pause):Press this button to start play
of a disc. Press this button while a disc is
playing to pause it. Press it again to continue play
of a disc.
tr/[u(Previous and Fast Reverse/Next
and Fast Forward):These controls can be
used to move forward or backward through a disc.
These buttons can also be used to modify RSA,
rear temperature, rear fan speed, and wired
headphone volume adjustment. See “Headphones”
earlier in this section,Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
(Option A, Uplevel) on page 325orRear
Seat Audio (RSA) (Option B, Uplevel) on
page 328, andRear Climate Control System
(Option A, Uplevel) on page 212orRear Climate
Control System (Option B, Uplevel) on page 215
for more information.
When a DVD is playing in the DVD player and the
RSA system is on, the stop/eject and play/pause
buttons are the only buttons that will work.
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Playing a Disc
To play a disc, gently insert the disc, with the label
side up, into the loading slot. The DVD player
will continue loading the disc and the player will
automatically start if the vehicle is in
ACCESSORY, RUN, or RAP.
If a disc is already in the player, make sure that
the DVD player is on, then press the play/pause
button on the player faceplate or on the remote
control. You can also, press the CD AUX button on
the radio faceplate, until RSE appears on the
display, to start playing a disc.
Some DVDs will not allow fast forwarding or
skipping of the copyright information or previews.
Some DVDs will begin playing after the previews
have nished. If the DVD does not begin playing at
the main title, refer to the on-screen instructions.
Stopping and Resuming Playback
To stop playing a disc, press and release the stop
button on the DVD player faceplate or the
remote control.
To resume playback, press the play/pause button
on the DVD player faceplate or the remote
control. The movie should resume play from where
it was last stopped if the disc has not been
ejected.
If the disc has been ejected, the disc will resume
play at the beginning of the disc.
Ejecting a Disc
Press the eject button on the DVD player
faceplate, when the disc is stopped, to eject the
disc. There is not an eject button on the
remote control.
If a disc is ejected from the player, but not
removed, the DVD player will reload the disc after
a short period of time.
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