radio BUICK RANDEZVOUS 2007 Owner's Guide

RDS Messages
ALERT!:Alert warns of local or national
emergencies. When an alert announcement
comes on the current radio station, ALERT!
displays. You will hear the announcement, even if
the volume is low or a CD is playing. If a CD is
playing, play stops during the announcement. Alert
announcements cannot be turned off.
ALERT! is not affected by tests of the emergency
broadcast system. This feature is not supported
by all RDS stations.
INFO (Information):If the current station has a
message, INFO displays. Press this button to
see the message. The message can display the
artist, song title, call in phone numbers, etc.
If the entire message is not displayed, parts of the
message appears every three seconds. To scroll
through the message, press and release the INFO
button. A new group of words displays after every
press of this button. Once the complete message
has displayed, INFO disappears from the display
until another new message is received. The last
message can be displayed by pressing the INFO
button. The last message can be viewed until a new
message is received or you tune to a different
station.TRAF (Traffic):If TRAF displays, the tuned
station broadcasts traffic announcements.
To receive the traffic announcement from the
tuned station, press this button. TRAF displays
between brackets. You receive a traffic
announcement when the tuned radio station
broadcasts one.
If the current tuned station does not broadcast
traffic announcements, press the TRAF button and
the radio seeks to a station that does. When a
station that broadcasts traffic announcements is
found, the radio stops seeking and TRAF displays
between brackets. If no station is found, NO
TRAFFIC will appear on the display.
If the brackets are on the display and TRAF is not,
press the TRAF button to remove the brackets
or use the TUNE knob or the SEEK arrows to go
to a station that supports traffic announcements.
If no station is found that broadcasts traffic
announcements, NO TRAFFIC displays.
The radio plays the traffic announcement if the
volume is low. The radio interrupts the play
of a CD if the last tuned station broadcasts traffic
announcements and the brackets are displayed.
This function does not apply to XM™ Satellite
Radio Service.
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Radio Messages
CAL ERR (Calibration Error):The audio system
has been calibrated for your vehicle from the
factory. If CAL ERR displays it means that
the radio has not been congured properly for the
vehicle and it must be returned to your dealer
for service.
LOCKED:This message displays when the
THEFTLOCK
®system has locked up. Take your
vehicle to your dealer for service.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot
be corrected, contact your dealer.
Radio Messages for XM™ Only
SeeXM Radio Messages on page 276later in this
section for further detail.
Playing a CD
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 playing
where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio
source.When a CD is inserted, the CD symbol appears
on the CD. 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 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 298for 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 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.
LOAD CD
Z:Press the LOAD side of this
button to load CDs into the CD player. This CD
player holds up to six CDs.
To insert one CD, do the following:
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Press and release the LOAD button.
3. Wait for the light, located to the right of the
slot, to turn green.4. Load a CD. Insert the CD partway into
the slot, label side up. The player pulls the
CD in.
To insert multiple CDs, do the following:
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Press and hold the LOAD button for
two seconds.
A beep sounds and the light, located to the
right of the slot, begins to ash.
3. Once the light stops ashing and turns green,
load a CD. Insert the CD partway into the slot,
label side up. The player pulls the CD in.
4. Once the CD is loaded, the light begins
ashing again. Press the LOAD button
again. Once the light turns green, load the
next disc. Repeat this procedure for each CD.
The CD player takes up to six CDs.
To load more than one CD but less than six,
complete Steps 1 through 3. When nished loading
CDs, the radio begins to play the last CD loaded.
If more than one CD has been loaded, a
number for each CD displays.
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RCL (Recall):Press this knob to see how long
the current track has been playing. To change the
default on the display, track and elapsed time,
press the knob until you see the desired display,
then hold the knob until the display ashes.
The selected display now becomes default.
BAND:Press this button to play the radio when a
CD is playing. The inactive CD(s) remains
safely inside the radio for future listening.
CD AUX (Auxiliary):Press this button to play a
CD when listening to the radio.
Using Song List Mode
The six-disc CD changer has a feature called
song list. This feature is capable of saving 20 track
selections.
To save tracks into the song list feature, perform
the following steps:
1. Turn the CD player on and load it with at least
one CD. See “LOAD CD” listed previously in
this section for more information.
2. Check to see that the CD changer is not in
song list mode. S-LIST should not display. If
S-LIST is displayed, press the SONG
LIST button to turn it off.3. Select the desired CD by pressing the
numbered pushbutton and then use the SEEK
SCAN right arrow to locate the track to be
saved. The track begins to play.
4. Press and hold the SONG LIST button to
save the track into memory. When SONG
LIST is pressed, one beep sounds. After
two seconds of continuously pressing
the SONG LIST button, two beeps sound to
conrm that the track has been saved.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for saving other
selections.
S-LIST FULL displays if you try to save more than
20 selections.
To play the song list, press the SONG LIST
button. One beep sounds and S-LIST displays.
The recorded tracks begin to play in the order they
were saved.
Seek through the song list by using the SEEK
SCAN arrows. Seeking past the last saved track
returns to the rst saved track.
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CD Messages
CHECK CD:If this message appears on the
display and/or the CD ejects, 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 could have been a problem while
burning the CD.
The label could 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 dealer. If the radio
displays an error message, write it down
and provide it to your dealer when reporting the
problem.
Listening to a DVD
Your vehicle may have a Rear Seat Entertainment
System, seeRear Seat Entertainment System
on page 277for more information. If your vehicle
has this system and a DVD is playing, the
DVD symbol displays indicating that the DVD is
available and can be listened through the vehicle’s
speakers.
To listen to the DVD, press the CD AUX button
until RSE displays. The current source stops and
the DVD sound comes through the speakers.
To stop listening to the DVD press the CD AUX
button, if a CD is loaded, or press the BAND
button to select a different source.
When the RSE system is turned off, the radio
displays RSE OFF and the radio returns to the last
radio source that you were listening to.
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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 you move
into an open area, the signal should return.
Loading XM Acquiring channel audio
(after 4 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.
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.
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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 your 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 the servicing facility.
Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0) If tuned to channel 0, this message alternates with the
XM™ Radio 8 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.
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
Your vehicle may have a DVD Rear Seat
Entertainment (RSE) system. The RSE system
includes a DVD player, a video display screen,
two sets of wireless headphones, and a remote
control.
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To adjust the volume on the wireless headphones,
use the volume control.
You can listen to the RSE system through the
wired headphone jacks on the Rear Seat Audio
(RSA) system, if equipped when the following
occurs:
The RSA system is on
A DVD or auxiliary device is playing
RSE is displayed on the front audio system by
pressing the TAPE/CD button on the RSA
system
SeeRear Seat Audio (RSA) on page 293for more
information.
If the front seat passengers are listening to the
RSE system through the vehicle’s speakers
and the rear seat passengers are using the wired
headphones to listen to the RSA system, the
BAND button will not access XM™ Satellite Radio
Service.
Notice:Do not store the headphones in heat
or direct sunlight. This could damage the
headphones and repairs will not be covered by
your warranty. Keep the headphones stored
in a cool, dry place.If there is a decreased audio signal during CD or
DVD play, there may be a low hissing noise
through the speakers and/or headphones. If the
hissing sound in the wireless headphones
seems excessive, make sure that the headphone
batteries are fully charged. Some amount of
hissing is normal.
Both sets of rear seat headphones may include
foam ear pads that can be replaced.
Foam ear pads on these headphones may
become worn or damaged. The headphone foam
ear pads can become damaged if they are not
handled or stored properly. If the foam ear pads do
become damaged or worn out, the pads can be
replaced separately from the headphone set.
It is not necessary to replace the complete
headphone set.
The headphone replacement foam ear pads can
be ordered in pairs. See your dealer for more
information.
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Audio Output
Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary devices
can be heard through the following possible
sources:
Wireless Headphones
Vehicle’s Speakers
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) RCA Jacks, if
equipped. Plug the wired headphones,
not included into the jacks on the RSA system.
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 vehicles speakers
when the following occurs:
The RSA system, if equipped is off
A DVD or auxiliary device is playing
The front audio system is on and either the
CD, the CD TAPE, or the CD AUX button
is pressed to enable the RSE system
RSE will appear on the radio display when the
RSE system is on and RSE OFF, when it is off.To turn the vehicles speakers on and off, press
either the CD, the CD TAPE, or 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 a radio station, CD, DVD, cassette, or
auxiliary device.
If there is a decreased audio signal during CD or
DVD play, there may be a low hissing noise
through the speakers and/or headphones. If the
hissing sound in the wireless headphones
seems excessive, make sure that the headphone
batteries are fully charged. Some amount of
hissing is normal.
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Tips and Troubleshooting Chart
Problem Recommended Action
No power. The ignition may not be in
ACCESSORY, ON,
START, or RAP. The
parental control button
might have been pressed.
The power indicator light
will ash.
Disc will not play. The system might be off.
The parental control
button might have been
pressed. The power
indicator light will ash.
The system might be in
auxiliary source mode.
Press the SRCE button to
switch between the DVD
player and the auxiliary
source. The disc is upside
down or is not compatible.
Problem Recommended Action
No sound. The volume on the
headphones could be too
low. Adjust the volume on
the right earpiece on the
wireless headphones. If
the DVD system is being
heard through the vehicle
speakers, adjust the
volume from the radio.
The radio must have the
RSE enabled by using the
CD, CD TAPE, or CD
AUX button.
The picture is distorted
during fast forward or
reverse.This is normal for this
operation.
The picture does not ll
the screen. There are
black borders on the top
and bottom or on both
sides or it looks
stretched out.Quickly press and release
the display control button
on the remote control or
the DVD player and
choose Display Mode.
Then select Full. This will
ll the screen. If there are
borders on the top and
bottom, the movie may
have been made that way
for a standard screen.
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