radio CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2009 6.G Owner's Manual

Press TRAF to turn off the traffic announcements
if TA is on the display.
The radio plays the traffic announcement even if the
volume is low. The radio interrupts the play of a CD if
the last tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements.
This function does not apply to XM Satellite Radio
Service.
Radio Messages for XM Only
SeeXM Radio Messages on page 3-95XM Radio
Messages later in this section for further detail.
Using the CD Player
The CD player can play smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single
CDs with an adapter ring.
A CD in the player it stays in the player when the
ignition is turned off. When the ignition or radio is turned
on, the CD starts to play where it stopped, if it was
the last selected audio source.
Loading a CD
Single CD Radio:
Insert the CD partway into the slot, label side up, until
the player pulls the CD in. The CD begins playing
automatically.
The CD symbol displays when a CD is inserted, and
the track number displays when each new track starts
to play.
Six-Disc CD Radio:
If more than one CD has been loaded, a number for
each CD displays.
M(Load):Press to load CDs into the CD player.
To insert one CD:
1. Press
M.
2. Load a CD and insert the CD partway into the slot,
label side up when INSERT CD # displays.
The player pulls the CD in.
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To insert multiple CDs:
1. Press and hold
Mfor two seconds. Two beeps
sound and LOAD ALL DISCS displays.
2. Load a CD and insert the CD partway into the slot,
label side up when INSERT CD # displays.
The player pulls the CD in.
3. Wait for INSERT CD # to display after the previous
CD is loaded, then load the next 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,
press the
Mbutton to cancel the loading function.
The radio begins to play the last CD loaded.
Playing a CD
Oe(Tune):Turn to go to the next or previous track.
{(Reverse):Press and hold to reverse within the
current track.
|(Fast Forward):Press and hold to fast forward
through the current track.
tSEEKu:Press the left arrow to go to the start of
the current track if more than eight seconds have
played. Press the right arrow to go to the start of the
next track. If either arrow is held or pressed more than
once, the player continues moving backward or
forward through the CD.
tSCANu:To scan one CD, press and hold either
arrow for more than two seconds until SCAN displays
and a beep sounds. The radio goes to the next track,
plays for 10 seconds, then goes to the next track.
Press either arrow again, to stop scanning.
To scan all loaded CDs, press and hold either arrow for
more than four seconds until SCAN displays and a
beep sounds. Use this feature to listen to 10 seconds of
the rst track of each loaded CD. Press either arrow
again, to stop scanning.
AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization):Press to
select the equalization setting while playing a CD.
The equalization is stored when a CD is played. For
more information on AUTO EQ, see “AUTO EQ” listed
previously in this section.
BAND:Press to listen to the radio when a CD is
playing. The inactive CD(s) remains inside the radio
for future listening.
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CD AUX (Auxiliary):Press to play a CD when listening
to the radio. CD displays when a CD is in the player.
If your system has a remote playback device, pressing
this button a second time allows the remote device
to play.
X(Eject):Press to eject a CD from the Single CD
Radio and the Six-Disc CD Radio.
Single CD Radio:Press
Xto eject a CD.
Six-Disc CD Radio:
Press
Xto eject the CD that is currently playing.
To eject multiple CDs:
1. Press and hold
Xfor two seconds. A beep sounds
and EJECT ALL displays.
2. The ejected CD can be removed when REMOVE
DISC displays.
To stop ejecting the CDs, press the
MorX.
The CD is automatically pulled back into the player if
the CD is not removed after 25 seconds. Pushing a
CD back into the player, before the 25 second time
period is complete causes the player to sense an error
and the CD player tries to eject the CD several times
before stopping.Wait for the timer to expire before pressing
Xagain.
Pressing
Xrepeatedly after trying to push a CD
in manually causes the CD players 25-second eject
timer to reset.
RPT (Repeat):Press to hear a track or an entire CD
over again.
Single CD Radio:
Press RPT to hear a track over again, REPEAT displays.
Press again to turn off repeat, REPEAT OFF displays.
Six-Disc CD Radio:
Press RPT until REPEAT displays to repeat a track.
Press RPT until REPEAT ONE DISC displays to
repeat an entire CD
Press RPT until REPEAT OFF displays to turn off
repeat.
RDM (Random):Press to hear the tracks in random,
rather than sequential order, on one CD or all of
the loaded CDs.
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Single CD Radio:
Press and release RDM, until RANDOM DISC PLAY
displays. Press and release the RDM until RANDOM
OFF displays to turn off random play.
Six-Disc CD Radio:
Press and release RDM until RANDOM DISC PLAY
displays to play the tracks on one CD in random
order. Once all tracks on this disc have played,
RANDOM DISC PLAY will repeat.
Press and release RDM until RANDOM ALL DISCS
displays to play the tracks on all of the CDs that are
loaded in random order.
Press and release RDM until RANDOM OFF
displays to turn off random play.
R(Song List):The Song List feature can save
20 track selections.
To save tracks:
1. If S-LIST is displayed, press
Rto turn it off.
2. Select the desired CD by pressing the numbered
pushbutton and then use
uorOeknob to
select the track to be saved.3. Press and hold
Runtil a beep sounds and
ADDED SONG displays.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to save other selections.
SONGLIST FULL displays if more than 20 selections are
stored.
To play tracks:
1. Press
R. One beep sounds and S-LIST displays.
The recorded tracks begin to play in the order they
were saved
2. Press
toruto go back or forward within the
saved tracks.
To delete tracks:
1. Press
Rto turn song list on. S-LIST displays.
2. Press
toru, use theOeknob to select the
desired track to be deleted.
3. Press and hold
Runtil SONG REMOVED displays.
After a track has been deleted, the remaining tracks
are moved up the list. When another track is added to
the song list, the track is added to the end of the list.
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Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
The radio system has an auxiliary input jack located on
the right side of the faceplate. This is not an audio
output; do not plug the headphone set into the front
auxiliary input jack. An external audio device can
be connected to the auxiliary input jack for use as
another source for audio listening.
Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device
while the vehicle is in P (Park). SeeDefensive
Driving on page 4-2.
Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) cable to the radio’s front
auxiliary input jack to use a portable audio player.
The radio displays AUX INPUT DEVICE when a device
is connected and begins playing audio from that
device.
Top Knob (Power/Volume):Turn to increase or
decrease the volume of the portable player. Additional
volume adjustments can be made from the portable
device.
BAND:Press to listen to the radio while a portable
audio device is playing. The portable audio device
continues playing.CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary):Press to play a CD while a
portable audio device is playing. Press again and
the system begins playing audio from the connected
portable audio player. If a portable audio player is
connected, AUX INPUT DEVICE displays. If a portable
audio player is not connected, AUX INPUT DEVICE
does not display.
Using an MP3
MP3 Format
Radios with the MP3 feature can only play CD-R discs.
Do not mix standard audio and MP3 les on the
same disc.
Supported File Structure
Radios with the MP3 feature support up to:
50 folders.
11 folders in depth.
50 playlists.
255 les.
10 sessions.
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Root Directory:
The root directory is treated as a folder. Files are stored
in the root directory when the disc or storage device
does not contain folders. Files accessed from the root
directory display as F1 ROOT.
Empty Folder:
Folders that do not contain les are skipped, and the
player advances to the next folder that contains les.
Supported Bit Rates
The following bit rates are supported: 32 kbps,
40 kbps, 56 kbps, 64 kbps, 80 kbps, 96 kbps,
112 kbps, 128 kbps, 160 kbps, 192 kbps, 224 kbps,
256 kbps, and 320 kbps or a variable bit rate.
File Naming
ID3v1 and ID3v2 tags are supported. The track name
contained in the ID3 tag is shown on the display.
The display only shows up to 32 characters for track
and le names.
If the track name is not contained in the ID3 tag, the
display shows the le name without the le extension.
Playlists
Playlists that do not have a .mp3 or .wpl extension
may not work.
Preprogrammed playlists created by WinAmp™,
MusicMatch™, or Real Jukebox™ software are
supported and they cannot be edited using the radio.
Playing an MP3
Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The
player pulls it in, and READING displays. The CD should
begin playing and the CD symbol displays.
If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD-R in the
player, it stays in the player. When the ignition or radio is
turned on, the CD-R 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.
Order of Play
Tracks are played sequentially in the following order:
1. Playlists.
2. Files contained in the root directory.
3. Files contained in folders.
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O/e(Tune):Turn to go to the next or previous
track.
{(Previous Folder):Press to go to the rst track in
the previous folder. Press and hold to reverse
through the current track.
|(Next Folder):Press to go to the rst track in the
next folder. Press and hold to fast forward the
current track.
RDM (Random):Press to hear the tracks in random,
rather than sequential order, on one CD, one folder,
or all of the loaded CDs.
Press and release RDM until:
RANDOM DISC PLAY displays to play the tracks
on the CD in random order.
RANDOM FOLDER displays to play the tracks in
the folder in random order.
RANDOM ALL DISCS displays to play the tracks on
all of the CDs that are loaded in random order.
RANDOM OFF displays to turn off random play.RPT (Repeat):Press to hear a track, CD, or a folder
over again.
Press and release RPT until:
REPEAT displays to repeat a track.
REPEAT ONE DISC displays to repeat a CD.
REPEAT FOLDER displays to repeat a folder.
REPEAT OFF displays to turn off repeated play.
tSEEKu:Presstto go to the start of the current
track, if more than eight seconds have played. Press
u
to go to the next track. Presstorumore than once
to continue moving backward or forward through the CD.
4(Information):Press to display the artist name and
album contained in the ID3 tag.
BAND:Press to listen to the radio when a CD is
playing. The inactive CD remains inside the radio for
future listening.
CD AUX (Auxiliary):Press to play a CD when listening
to the radio. The CD symbol displays when a CD is
loaded.
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XM Radio Messages
XL (Explicit Language Channels):These
channels, or any others, can be blocked by calling
1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
Updating: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:The system is functioning correctly, but the
vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM signal.
When the vehicle is moved into an open area, the signal
should return.
Loading XM:The audio system is acquiring and
processing audio and text data. No action is needed.
This message should disappear shortly.
CH Off Air:This channel is not currently in service.
Tune in to another channel.
CH Unauth:This channel is blocked or cannot be
received with your XM Subscription package.
CH Unavail:This 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:No artist, song title, category, or text
information is available at this time on this channel.
The system is working properly.
Not Found:There are no channels available for the
selected category. The system is working properly.
XM Locked: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
the vehicle serviced, check with your dealer/retailer.
Radio ID:If tuned to channel 0, this message will
alternate with the XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label.
This label is needed to activate the service.
Unknown:If this message is received when tuned to
channel 0, there may be a receiver fault. Consult
with your dealer/retailer.
Chk XMRcvr:If this message does not clear within a
short period of time, the receiver may have a fault.
Consult with your dealer/retailer.
Navigation/Radio System
For vehicles with a navigation radio system, see the
separate Navigation System manual.
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Other Information
The Bluetooth®word mark and logos are owned by the
Bluetooth®SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by
General Motors is under license. Other trademarks and
trade names are those of their respective owners.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK®is designed to discourage theft of the
vehicle’s radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle
Identication Number (VIN). The radio does not operate
and LOCKED displays if the radio is stolen or moved
to a different vehicle.
When the when the ignition is in the off position, a
blinking red light on the upper left side of the radio
indicates that THEFTLOCK
®is armed.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
For vehicles with steering wheel controls, some audio
controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel.
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bg(Mute/Push to Talk):Press to silence the vehicle
speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on.
For vehicles with OnStar
®or Bluetooth systems press
and hold
Vgfor longer than two seconds to
interact with those systems. SeeOnStar®System on
page 2-40andBluetooth®on page 3-96in this manual
for more information.
c(Phone On Hook):Press to reject an incoming
call, or end a current call.
wx(Next/Previous):Press to change radio stations
or select tracks on a CD.
To change radio stations:
Pressworxto go to the next or to the previous
radio station and stay there. The radio only seeks
stations with a strong signal that are in the
selected band.
Press and holdworxfor two seconds until SCAN
displays and a beep sounds to scan stations.
The radio goes to a station, plays for a few seconds,
then goes to the next station. Press again to stop
scanning.
Press and holdworxfor four seconds until
PRESET SCAN displays and a beep sounds to scan
presets. The radio goes to a station, plays for a
few seconds, then goes to the next station.
Press again to stop scanning.
To select tracks on a CD:
Pressworxto go to the next or to the previous
track when a CD is playing.
Press and holdworxfor more than two seconds
to scan the current CD. The CD goes to the next
track, plays the rst 10 seconds, then goes to
the next track. Press again to stop scanning.
Press and holdworxfor more than four seconds
to scan all of the CDs loaded. The CD goes to the
next CD, plays the rst 10 seconds of each
track, then goes to the next CD. Press again to
stop scanning.
+
e−e(Volume):Press to increase or to decrease
the radio volume.
1–6 (Preset Pushbuttons):Press to play stations that
are programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons.
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