radio CHEVROLET EXPRESS PASSANGER 2007 1.G Owner's Guide

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
AUDIO:To adjust the balance between the
right and the left speakers, push and release the
AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display.
Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right
or the left speakers.
To adjust the fade between the front and rear
speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob until
FAD appears on the display. Turn the knob to move
the sound toward the front or the rear speakers.
The fade feature may not be available on all
radio systems.
To adjust the balance or fade to the middle position,
push and hold the AUDIO knob while BAL or FAD is
displayed. The radio produces one beep and
adjusts the display level to the middle position.
To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the
middle position, push and hold the AUDIO knob
while no tone or speaker controls are displayed.
ALL CENTERED appears on the display and you
will hear a beep.
Radio Data System (RDS)
The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS).
RDS features are available for use only on FM
stations that broadcast RDS information.
With RDS, the radio can do the following:
•Seek to stations broadcasting the selected
type of programming
•Receive announcements concerning local and
national emergencies
•Display messages from radio stations
This system relies upon receiving specific
information from these stations and only works
when the information is available. In rare cases, a
radio station may broadcast incorrect information
that causes the radio features to work improperly.
If this happens, contact the radio station.
While the radio is tuned to an RDS station, the
station name or call letters appear on the display
instead of the frequency. RDS stations may
also provide the time of day, a program type (PTY)
for current programming, and the name of the
program being broadcast.
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Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station
To select and find a desired PTY perform the
following:
1. Press the TYPE button to activate program
type select mode. P-TYPE and the last
selected PTY appears on the display.
2. Turn the TYPE knob or press and release the
TYPE button to select a PTY.
3. Once the desired PTY is displayed, press
either the TYPE or the SEEK arrows to select
and to take you to the PTY’s first station.
4. To cancel the seek, press any of the TYPE
or SEEK arrows. This also exits the program
type seek mode and returns to the last
tuned station.
SCAN:Scan the stations within a PTY by
performing the following:
1. Press the TYPE button to activate program
type select mode. P-TYPE and the last
selected PTY appears on the display.
2. Turn the TYPE knob or press and release the
TYPE button to select a PTY.3. Once the desired PTY is displayed, press and
hold either the TYPE or the SCAN arrows for
two seconds, and the radio begins scanning
the stations in the PTY.
4. Press either the TYPE or the SCAN arrows to
stop scanning.
BAND (Alternate Frequency):Alternate
frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger
station with the same program type. To turn
alternate frequency on, press and hold BAND for
two seconds. AF ON appears on the display.
The radio may switch to stations with a stronger
frequency.
To turn alternate frequency off, press and hold
BAND again for two seconds. AF OFF appears
on the display. The radio does not switch to
other stations.
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Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only)
These pushbuttons have factory PTY presets. Up
to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2), can be
programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by
performing the following steps:
1. Press BAND to select FM1 or FM2.
2. Press the TYPE button to activate program
type select mode. P-TYPE and the last
selected PTY appears on the display.
3. Turn the TYPE knob or press and release the
TYPE button to select a PTY.
4. Press and hold one of the six numbered
pushbuttons until you hear a beep.
Whenever that numbered pushbutton is
pressed, the PTY that was set returns.
5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
RDS Messages
INFO (Information):If the current station has a
message, INFO appears on the display. Press this
button to see the message. The message may
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 appears on the
display after every press of this button. Once the
complete message has been displayed, INFO
disappears from the display until another new
message is received. The last message can be
displayed by pressing the INFO button. You can
view the last message until a new message is
received or a different station is tuned to.
Radio Messages
CAL ERR (Calibration Error):The audio system
has been calibrated for your vehicle from the
factory. If CAL ERR appears on the display, it
means that the radio has not been configured
properly for the vehicle and must be returned to
your dealer for service.
LOCKED:This message is displayed when the
THEFTLOCK
®system has locked up. Take
the vehicle to your dealer for service.
If any error occurs repeatedly, or if an error cannot
be corrected, contact your dealer.
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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 display. 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 may 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 finding 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 225for 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 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 appears on the display, see “CD
Messages” later in this section.
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LOAD:Press 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 indicator 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.
You will hear a beep and the indicator light,
located to the right of the slot, begins to flash
and MULTI LOAD # appears on the display.
3. Once the light stops flashing and turns green,
INSERT CD # appears on the display, load a
CD. Insert the CD partway into the slot,
label side up. The player pulls the CD in.
Once the CD is loaded, the indicator
light begins flashing again. Once the light
stops flashing and turns green, you can load
another CD. The CD player takes up to
six CDs. Do not try to load more than six.To load more than one CD but less than six,
complete Steps 1 through 3. When finished loading
CDs, press the LOAD button to cancel the
loading function. The radio begins to play the last
CD loaded.
If more than one CD has been loaded, a number
for each CD appears on the display.
Playing a Specic Loaded CD
For every CD loaded, a number appears on the
display. To play a specific CD, first press the
CD AUX button (if not already in CD mode), then
press the numbered pushbutton that corresponds
to the CD. A small bar appears under the CD
number that is playing and the track number
appears on the display.
If an error appears on the display, see “CD
Messages” later in this section.
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RPT (Repeat):With repeat, one track or an entire
CD can be repeated.
To use repeat, do the following:
•To repeat the track you are listening to, press
and release the RPT button. RPT appears on
the display. Press RPT again to turn off
repeat play.
•To repeat the CD you are listening to, press
and hold the RPT button for two seconds.
RPT appears on the display. Press RPT again
to turn off repeat play.
RDM (Random):With random, you can listen to
the tracks in random, rather than sequential,
order, on one CD or on all of the CDs. To use
random, do one of the following:
•To play the tracks on the CD you are listening
to in random order, press and release the
RDM button. RANDOM ONE appears on the
display. Press RDM again to turn off
random play.
•To play the tracks on all of the CDs that are
loaded in random order, press and hold RDM
for more than two seconds. You will hear a
beep and RANDOM ALL appears on the
display. Press RDM again to turn off
random play.AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization):Press
AUTO EQ to select the equalization setting while
playing a CD. The equalization is stored
whenever a CD is played. For more information on
AUTO EQ, see “AUTO EQ” listed previously in
this section.
©SEEK¨:Press the left arrow to go to the start
of the current track (if more than 10 seconds have
played), or to go to the previous track (if less 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.
©SCAN¨:To scan one CD, press and hold
either SCAN arrow for more than two seconds until
SCAN appears on the display and you hear a
beep. The radio goes to the next track, plays for
10 seconds, then goes to the next track. Press
either SCAN arrow again, to stop scanning.
To scan all loaded CDs, press and hold either
SCAN arrow for more than four seconds until CD
SCAN appears on the display and you hear a
beep. Use this feature to listen to 10 seconds of
the first track of each loaded CD. Press either
SCAN arrow again, to stop scanning.
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INFO (Information):Press this knob to see how
long the current track has been playing. To change
the default on the display, track or elapsed time,
press the knob until you see the desired display,
then press and hold the knob until the radio beeps.
The selected display is now the default.
BAND:Press this button to listen to the radio
when a CD is playing. The inactive CD(s) remains
safely inside the radio for future listening.
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 appear on
the display. If S-LIST is present, press the
SONG LIST button to turn it off.3. Select the desired CD by pressing the
numbered pushbutton and then use the SEEK
or TYPE 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 will sound.
After two seconds of continuously pressing
the SONG LIST button, two beeps will sound
to confirm the track has been saved.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for saving other
selections.
S-LIST FULL appears on the display if you try to
save more than 20 selections.
To play the song list, press the SONG LIST
button. One beep will sound and S-LIST appears
on the display. The recorded tracks begins to
play in the order they were saved.
Seek through the song list by using the SEEK or
TYPE arrows. Seeking past the last saved
track returns to the first saved track.
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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 dealer. If the radio
displays an error message, write it down and
provide it to your dealer when reporting the
problem.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
(Non-RDS Radios)
THEFTLOCK®is designed to discourage theft
of your vehicle’s radio. The feature works
automatically by learning a portion of the
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). If the
radio is moved to a different vehicle, it does
not operate and LOC displays.
With THEFTLOCK
®activated, the radio does
not operate if stolen.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
(RDS Radios)
THEFTLOCK®is designed to discourage theft
of your vehicle’s radio. The feature works
automatically by learning a portion of the
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). If the
radio is moved to a different vehicle, it does
not operate and LOCKED displays.
When the radio and vehicle are turned off, the
blinking red light indicates that THEFTLOCK
®
is armed.
With THEFTLOCK®activated, the radio does
not operate if stolen.
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Radio Reception
Frequency interference and static during normal
radio reception can occur if items such as cell
phone 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 only 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.
Care of the Cassette Tape Player
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly
can cause reduced sound quality, ruined
cassettes, or a damaged mechanism. Cassette
tapes should be stored in their cases away
from contaminants, direct sunlight, and extreme
heat. If they are not, they might not operate
properly or may cause failure of the tape player.
The tape player should be cleaned regularly after
every 50 hours of use. The radio might display
CLEAN to indicate that the tape player has been
used for 50 hours without resetting the tape clean
timer. If this message displays, the cassette tape
player needs to be cleaned. It still plays tapes, but it
should be cleaned as soon as possible to prevent
damage to the tapes and player. If there is a
reduction in sound quality, try a known good
cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at
fault. If this other cassette has no improvement in
sound quality, clean the tape player.
For best results, use a scrubbing action,
non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which
scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner
cassette turn. The recommended cleaning cassette
is available through your dealer.
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When cleaning the cassette tape player with the
recommended non-abrasive cleaning cassette,
it is possible that the cassette might eject, because
the cut tape detection feature on the radio can
recognize it as a broken tape, in error. To prevent
the cleaning cassette from being ejected, use
the following steps:
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press and hold the TAPE DISC button for
five seconds. READY displays and the
cassette symbol flashes for five seconds.
4. Insert the scrubbing action cleaning cassette.
5. Eject the cleaning cassette after the
manufacturer’s recommended cleaning time.
When the cleaning cassette has been ejected,
the cut tape detection feature activates again.
A non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which
uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape
head can be used. This type of cleaning cassette
does not eject on its own. A non-scrubbing
action cleaner might not clean as thoroughly
as the scrubbing type cleaner. The use of a
non-scrubbing action, dry-type cleaning cassette
is not recommended.After the player is cleaned, press and hold the
eject button for five seconds to reset the CLEAN
indicator. The radio displays --- or CLEANED
to show the indicator was reset.
Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound
quality can degrade over time. Always make sure
the cassette tape is in good condition before
the tape player is serviced.
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 does 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.
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