audio CHEVROLET MALIBU 2005 5.G Owner's Manual

MSG (Message):If the current station has a message,
MSG will appear 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 will appear every three seconds. To scroll
through the message, press and release the MSG
button. A new group of words will appear on the display
after every press of this button. Once the complete
message has been displayed, MSG will disappear from
the display until another new message is received.
The last message can be displayed by pressing
the MSG button. You can view the last message until a
new message is received or a different station is
tuned to.
When a message is not available from a station, NO
MESSAGE will appear on the display.
MSG (Traffic):If TRAFFIC appears on the display, the
tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements and
when a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio
station you will hear it.
If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic
announcements, press and hold this button for
two seconds and the radio will seek to a station that
does. When a station that broadcasts traffic
announcements is found, the radio will stop seeking and
TRAF and brackets will appear on the display.When a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio
station you will hear it. If no station is found that
broadcasts traffic announcements, NO TRAFFIC INFO
will appear on the display.
If TRAF is on the display, press and hold the MSG
button for two seconds to turn off the traffic
announcements.
The radio will play the traffic announcement even if the
volume is low. The radio will interrupt 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
CALIBRATE:The audio system has been calibrated for
your vehicle from the factory. If CALIBRATE appears
on the display it means that the radio has not been
congured properly for the vehicle and it must be
returned to your GM dealer for service.
LOCKED:This message is displayed when the
THEFTLOCK
®system has locked up. Take your vehicle
to your GM dealer for service.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be
corrected, contact your GM dealer.
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XM™ Radio Messages
Radio Display
MessageCondition 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 is
moved 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.
Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service. Tune to another
channel.
CH Unavl 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.
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Playing a CD
If the ignition or radio is turned off, with a CD in the
player, it will stay in the player. When the ignition
or radio is turned on, the CD will start playing where it
stopped, if it was the last selected audio source.
When a CD is inserted, the CD symbol will appear on
the CD. As each new track starts to play, the track
number will appear 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 nding tracks, and/or difficulty in
loading and ejecting. If these problems occur try a
known good CD.
Do not add paper labels to CDs, they could get caught
in the CD player.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:Press the LOAD button to load CDs into the CD
player. This CD player will hold 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 INSERT CD to ash on the display.
4. Load a CD. Insert the CD partway into the slot,
label side up. The player will pull the CD in.
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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.
This system also functions as a rear seat audio (RSA)
system. SeeRear Seat Audio (RSA) (Without Rear Seat
Entertainment) on page 3-118orRear Seat Audio (RSA)
(With Entertainment System) on page 3-120for more
information.
Parental Control
The RSE system may be disabled from the driver’s seat
by pressing the power button on the radio twice. To
resume use of the RSE system press the RSE power
button.
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 DVD system is designed to be inoperable when the
vehicle is exposed to extremely low or high
temperatures, in order to protect your system from
damage. Operate the DVD system under normal
or comfortable cabin temperature ranges.
Headphones
The RSE system includes two sets of wireless
headphones.
The wireless headphones have an ON/OFF button and
a volume control. To use the headphones press, the
ON/OFF button. 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.
Press the button to turn the headphones OFF when
not in use.
If the RSE system is shut off or if the headphones are
out of range of the transmitters, located at the top of
the DVD player, for more than three minutes, the
headphones will shut off automatically to save the
battery power. If you move too far forward or step out of
the vehicle, the headphones will lose the audio signal.
To adjust the volume on the wireless headphones,
use the volume control on the headphones.
Make sure that the headphones are worn correctly, left
to right, to ensure the signal is received properly.
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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 your vehicle is the MAXX, your vehicle may have
a rear seat storage compartment. Store the headphones
and the remote control in this compartment when not
in use.
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.
Battery Replacement
To change the batteries, do the following:
1. Loosen the screw on the battery compartment door
located on the left side of the headphone earpiece.
2. Replace the two AAA batteries in the compartment.
Make sure that they are installed correctly using the
diagram on the inside of the battery compartment.
3. Replace the battery compartment door and tighten
the screw.
If the headphones are to be stored for a long period of
time, remove the batteries, and keep them in a cool,
dry place.
Stereo RCA Jacks
The RCA jacks are located on the DVD faceplate on the
oor console. The RCA jacks allow audio and video
signals to be connected from an auxiliary device such as
a camcorder or a video game unit to the RSE system.
The yellow RCA jack is used for video inputs, the
red RCA jack for right audio inputs, and the white RCA
jack for left audio inputs. The system requires
standard RCA cables, not included, to connect the
auxiliary device to the RCA jacks. Refer to the
manufacturer’s instructions for proper usage.
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 system. Press
the play and source buttons at the same time or
the AUX button on the remote control to switch to the
auxiliary device. See “DVD Player” and “Remote
Control” later in this section 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
Wired Headphones (not included)
Only one audio source can be heard through the
vehicles 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 RSE system is off
A DVD or auxiliary device is playing
The front audio system is on and the SRCE button
is pressed to enable the RSE system
The headphone symbol will appear on the radio display
when the RSE system is on and the headphone
symbol will disappear from the display when it is off.To turn the vehicles rear speakers on and off, press the
power button on the RSE system or on the remote
control. When the rear speakers are off, the audio from
the RSE system can be heard through both the
wireless headphones and the vehicles front speakers at
the same time.
The RSE system can be heard through the wired
headphones, not included, on the RSE system when
the following occurs:
The RSE system is on
A DVD or auxiliary device is playing
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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Video Screen
The video screen is located on the back of the oor
console. Open the video screen by rotating the screen
up and adjust its position as desired.
The video screen may not be able to be rotated up if
the rear seat is too far forward. See “Rear Sliding Seat
(MAXX Only)” underRear Seat Operation on page 1-8
for more information.
When the video screen is not in use, push it down into
its stored position.
The DVD player and display will continue to operate
when the video screen is in either the up or down
positions.
The window on the RSE system contains the transmitter
for the wireless headphones and the remote control.
If the screen is in the closed position, the signals will not
be available for the operation of the headphones or
the remote control.
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 on the end of the oor
console under the video screen.
The DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the
RSE system and/or by the buttons on the remote
control. See “Remote Control” later in this section for
more information.
The DVD player is only compatible with DVDs of the
appropriate region code for the country that the vehicle
was sold in. The DVD region code is printed on the
jackets of most DVDs. Video CDs, standard audio CDs,
and audio CD-Rs can be played by the DVD player.
The video screen will display a menu when an audio CD
or CD-R is playing.
If an error message appears on the video screen, see
“DVD Messages” later in this section.
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b(Size):Press this button to change the display
mode for 4:3 aspect ratio movies. This function cycles
between NORMAL, WIDE, and FULL video modes.
NormalThe horizontal image is not stretched. The
borders at the left and the right of the picture are
blanked. All lines of the vertical image are displayed.
WideThe horizontal image is non-lineraly stretched.
The image tends to be stretched more at the
borders then the middle. The borders are not
displayed.
FullThe horizontal image is linearly stretched. All
vertical lines are displayed. No borders are
present.
z(Display):Press this button to display the title,
chapter, the time of a DVD or track number, the time of
a CD, and the menu functions on the video screen.
Press this button again to turn off the display item.
}(Audio Compression):DVDs have a wide dynamic
audio range. Audio compression may be used to
reduce the difference between soft and loud selections
of the DVD. Press this button to switch the audio
compression on and off.
AUX (Auxiliary):Press this button to switch the system
between the DVD player and an auxiliary source.
Setup Menu
To access the setup menu, ensure that a DVD is in the
player and the video is stopped. Press the display
button. Once the menu is activated, use the directional
arrows and the enter button to navigate the screen.
Picture Preferences
The USER PREFERENCE SETTINGS menu allows the
default viewing preferences to be modied. Use the
remote control up and down arrow buttons to select. The
movie may stop while selections are being made.
TV Shape:The default video screen display may be
selected from 4:3 letterbox, 4:3 panscan, or 16:9.
Black Level Shift:The default black level to the video
screen may be adjusted.
Video Shift:The default position of the video on the
display may be adjusted.
Color Settings:The default color setting of the video
screen may be selected from Personal, Rich, Natural,
Soft, or Animation.
Personal Color:The default setting for Saturation,
Brightness, and Contrast may be adjusted.
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Sound Preferences
The USER PREFERENCE SETTINGS menu allows the
default sound preferences to be modied. Use the
remote control up and down arrow buttons to select. The
movie may stop while selections are being made.
Analog Output:The default sound output may be
selected from Stereo or Dolby
®surround.
Dynamic Compression:The default setting may be
selected as On or Off.
Karaoke Vocal:The default setting may be selected as
On or Off.
Language Preferences
The USER PREFERENCE SETTINGS menu allows the
default language preferences to be modied. Use the
remote control up and down arrow buttons to select. The
movie may stop while selections are being made.
Audio Language:The default DVD playback audio
language may be selected from various languages. The
audio output is dependent on whether a DVD supports
the selected language.Subtitle:The default DVD subtitle language may be
selected from English, Spanish, or French. The subtitle
language is dependent on whether the DVD supports
the selected language.
Menu:The default on-screen display language may be
selected from various languages.
Features
The USER PREFERENCE SETTINGS menu allows you
to modify the default feature preferences from the
display. Use the remote control up and down arrow
buttons to select. The movie may stop while selections
are being made.
Status Window:The status window may be selected
as On or Off. The status window provides disc type,
elapsed time, and number of titles information while the
menu bar is displayed or the DVD is stopped.
Help Text:Help text may be selected as On or Off. A
help text bar is provided at the bottom of the screen
describing the functions of an item selected from any of
the user menus.
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Menu Bar
The menu bar can be displayed across the top of the
screen by pressing the DISPLAY button on the remote
control. Selecting icons from the menu bar allows
adjustments to the audio and video settings. Use the
remote control left and right arrow buttons to scroll
through the menu bar. A description of the highlighted
icon will appear at the bottom of the screen. Use
the down arrow to display the options for the
highlighted icon.
The movie may stop playing while selections are
being made.
Current Subtitle Language:The subtitle language
may be selected as Off, English, Spanish, or French.
The actual subtitle language is dependent on whether a
DVD supports the selected language.
Current Audio Language:The audio language may be
selected as Off, English, Spanish, or French. The
actual audio language is dependent on whether a DVD
supports the selected language.
Smart Color:This color setting may be selected
without changing the default from the color
settings menu.Sound Mode:This analog output may be changed
without changing the default from the analog
output menu.
Frame-by-Frame:The DVD will pause and may be
viewed frame-by-frame, in forward or reverse, by using
the remote control arrow buttons. Press play to
resume play of the DVD. DVD audio will not be available
during selection.
Slow Motion:The DVD will pause and may be viewed
in slow motion, at various speeds, in forward or
reverse, by using the remote control arrow buttons.
Press play to resume play of the DVD. DVD audio will
not be available during selection.
Scan Speeds:The DVD may be viewed in fast motion,
at various speeds, in forward or reverse, by using the
remote control arrow buttons. Press play to resume play
of the DVD. DVD audio will not be available during
selection.
Enlarge Picture:The DVD will pause and the frame
may be enlarged by using the remote control arrow key
buttons. Pressing the enter button on the remote
control allows panning of the frame using the remote
control arrow buttons. Press play to resume play of the
DVD. DVD audio will not be available during selection.
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