audio CHEVROLET SPARK 2016 4.G Infotainment Manual

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Buffer Reset
The buffer will reset anytime the
broadcast band or stations/channels
are changed. Changing to a media
source while paused will not reset
the buffer.
Rewinding or Fast Forwarding a
Timeshifted Broadcast
.Touch and hold the rewind
indicator to reverse playback at
a rate of 10 times the rate of
normal playback.
. Touch and hold the fast forward
indicator to advance playback at
a rate of 10 times the rate of
normal playback. The timeshift
buffer can be advanced up to
the end of the timeshift buffer
and return to live mode.
Returning to Live Broadcast
If listening to timeshifted radio,
touch the fast forward indicator to
return to live radio. Timeshifting and Station/Channel
Lists
If browsing a station/channel list is
started while listening to the
timeshift content, the list content is
shown in live time not buffered time.
Skipping Back in a Broadcast
For programs with metadata,
touching the previous button less
than five seconds into a program
will make the system skip to the
beginning of the previous program.
If more than five seconds into the
current song/program, the system
starts at the beginning of the current
program. If no metadata is available,
the system skips back 30 seconds.
Reaching the End of the Buffer
If the audio is paused and the
25-minute buffer is reached, the
buffer continues recording content
on a first-in, first-out basis. When
playback is started, the content
played will be the last 25 minutes in
the buffer.HD Radio Technology
If equipped, HD Radio Technology
is a free service with features such
as static-free sound, more
programming choices on local FM,
HD2, HD3, and higher, and
on-screen information such as artist
and song title.
HD Radio Technology Channel
Access
To access HD Radio channels:
1. Tune the radio to the channel. HD Radio must be turned on in
the Menu. If the channel is
broadcasting HD Radio
Technology, the radio will
automatically switch to digital
audio, indicated with an HD
Radio Technology logo.
2. Press
gordon the
faceplate or turn the MENU
knob to tune to the previous or
next HD Radio channel.
There may be a delay before the
channel starts playing.
The HD Radio channel number is
indicated next to the logo.

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SeeAM-FM Radio 017.
For a list of all channels, see
www.hdradio.com.
HD Radio Technology
Troubleshooting
Digital audio delay : Wait for the
signal to process. This can take
several seconds.
Volume change, audio skip, echo,
digital audio lost : Channel signal
strength may be weak or the
channel is out of range. Verify
proper reception on another
channel.
If the HD Radio signal loses
reception while listening to channel
HD1, the radio will go back to the
main non-HD Radio channel.
If the HD Radio signal loses
reception while listening to channels
HD2 to HD8, the radio mutes until
the signal can be recovered or until
the channel is changed.Satellite Radio
SiriusXM®Satellite Radio
Service (If Equipped)
Vehicles with a valid SiriusXM
satellite radio subscription can
receive SiriusXM programming.
SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide
variety of programming and
commercial-free music, coast to
coast, and in digital-quality sound.
See www.siriusxm.com or call
1-866-635-2349 in the U.S. In
Canada, see www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-209-0079.
When SiriusXM is active, the station
name, number, category name,
song title, and artist display on the
screen.
SiriusXM Menu
SiriusXM has a menu to adjust
different features.
Touching the MENU screen button
may display the following:
Tone Settings : Touch + or−to
adjust the tone settings. See AM-FM
Radio 017.
Tag Song : Press the Tag Song
button to save song information that
SiriusXM stations include in their
broadcasts. You can then preview
and purchase your tagged songs in
the iTunes
®store
When connected to iTunes, the
Sync button on the device may
need to be pressed to transfer the
tags to iTunes.
TuneSelect : For SiriusXM only, this
feature allows for an alert to be set
for artists or songs that are played
on any channel. Touch Manage
Tune Select to turn the alerts On
and Off or manage the saved
selection of Artists or Songs. To turn
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and uncheck the box. To delete an
alert, touch−. Touch
[Back to go
back to the previous menu.
Auto Volume (If Equipped) : This
feature adjusts the volume based on
the vehicle speed. See AM-FM
Radio 017.
Bose AudioPilot
®noise
compensation technology (If
Equipped) : This feature adjusts
the volume based on the noise in
the vehicle and speed. See AM-FM
Radio 017.
Radio Reception
Unplug electronic devices from the
accessory power outlets if there is
interference or static in the radio.
FM
FM signals only reach about 16 to
65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the
radio has a built-in electronic circuit
that automatically works to reduce
interference, some static can occur,
especially around tall buildings or
hills, causing the sound to fade in
and out.
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. Static can also occur
when things like storms and power
lines interfere with radio reception.
When this happens, try reducing the
treble on the radio.
SiriusXM®Satellite Radio
Service
If equipped, SiriusXM Satellite
Radio Service provides digital radio
reception. Tall buildings or hills can
interfere with satellite radio signals,
causing the sound to fade in and
out. In addition, traveling or standing
under heavy foliage, bridges,
garages, or tunnels may cause loss
of the SiriusXM signal for a period
of time.
Cell Phone Usage
Cell phone usage, such as making
or receiving phone calls, charging,
or just having the phone on may cause static interference in the
radio. Unplug the phone or turn it off
if this happens.
Fixed Mast Antenna
The fixed mast antenna will go
through most car washes as long as
it is securely attached. If the
antenna becomes slightly bent,
straighten it out by hand. If it is
badly bent, replace it.
Occasionally check that the antenna
is tight at the base. If tightening is
required, protect the paint from
damage.
Multi-Band Antenna
The roof antenna is for OnStar®,
SiriusXM®Satellite Radio, and GPS
(Global Positioning System). Keep
clear of obstructions for clear
reception. If the vehicle has a
sunroof, and it is open, reception
can also be affected.

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The login screen may display on the
device.
Pandora Menus
Touch Menu on the Pandora
main page.
Pandora has a menu system with
the following:
Tone Settings :Touch to adjust the
tone settings. See AM-FM Radio
0 17.
Bookmark Artist : Touch to
bookmark the artist.
Bookmark Song : Touch to
bookmark the song.
Auto Volume : This feature sets the
auto volume based on the speed of
the vehicle and noise in the vehicle.
See AM-FM Radio 017. Bose AudioPilot :
If equipped, this
feature adjusts the volume based on
the noise in the vehicle. See AM-FM
Radio 017.
Pandora FeaturesPandora service has features to rate
tracks, skip tracks, or change
stations.
,(Thumbs Down) : When
touched, Pandora stores this
information, changes to the next
track, and does not play this track
on this station again. This helps
Pandora choose which tracks
should not play on this station. This
feature is only available on user
created stations.
-(Thumbs Up) : When touched,
Pandora stores this information and
-is highlighted for the remainder
of the track. This helps Pandora
choose which tracks should play on
this station.
d(Next Track) : When touched,
Pandora changes to the next track.
rorj(Play/Pause) : Touch to play
or pause playback.
Pandora Skip Limit
Pandora limits the number of skips
allowed on their service. When the
skip limit is reached,
,or next
track will not skip the currently
playing track, but the
,feedback
will be recorded.
Advertisements on Pandora
Pandora may display
advertisements. The artist name
and track title will not be displayed
and the skip track button will not be
available.

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Pandora Troubleshooting
Unable to Connect Device to
Vehicle
If the device is unable to connect to
the USB or Bluetooth:1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. Take the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter at least 6 m
(20 ft) away from the vehicle.
3. Wait about 30 seconds, and try to connect the device again.
See Auxiliary Jack 032 or
Bluetooth (Overview) 087 or
Bluetooth (Infotainment
Controls) 088 orBluetooth
(Voice Recognition) 091.
Unable to Start Pandora
If the device is unable to launch
Pandora:
. Check that the latest version of
Pandora is installed.
. Check that there is an active
account logged into Pandora.
. End a call. Pandora will not work
during an active call. .
Have at least one station
created.
. For Android and BlackBerry
devices, check that the device is
paired with the vehicle, and
whether the device displays in
the Connected phone sources
list under the PHONE icon from
the Home Page.
. For an iPhone, check that the
USB cable is connected to the
USB port and the screen is
unlocked.
. Close Pandora on the device
and launch again. Devices that
allow multitasking may require
an extra step to quit the Pandora
application. See the cell phone
manufacturer's user guide.
Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down
Error
If there is an error trying to rate a
track with the
,or-buttons, the
message “Thumbs Down Error” or
“Thumbs Up Error” will display.
Touch OK to dismiss. Loss of Audio
Loss of Pandora audio can happen
in different ways:
.
Weak or lost data connection.
. Device needs to be charged.
. Application needs to be
relaunched.
. Connection between phone and
radio lost.
. An iPhone is connected to both
Bluetooth and the USB port.
Playback can be resumed from
a loss of audio by double
tapping on the iPhone menu
button then scrolling through the
icons to find an icon that allows
a change of flow between
Bluetooth and USB cable.
Common Pandora Messages
Pandora Error/Please Check
Connected Device : Not signed in
or Pandora is down for
maintenance.
No Stations Available : No stations
are available on the Pandora server
through the connected device.

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Audio Players
CD Player
If equipped, use the CD player to
play CDs and MP3 audio.
The system can play:
.Most audio CDs
. CD-R
. CD-RW
. MP3 or unprotected WMA
formats
When playing any compatible
recordable disc, the sound quality
can be reduced due to disc quality,
the method of recording, the quality
of the music that has been
recorded, or the way the disc has
been handled.
There can be increased skipping,
difficulty in recording tracks,
difficulty in finding tracks, and/or
difficulty in loading and ejecting.
If these problems occur, check the
disc for damage or try a known
good disc. To avoid damage to the CD player:
.
Do not use scratched or
damaged discs.
. Do not apply labels to discs. The
labels could get caught in the
player.
. Insert only one disc at a time.
. Keep the loading slot free of
foreign materials, liquids, and
debris.
. Use a marking pen to label the
top of the disc.
Loading and Ejecting Discs
To load a disc:
1. Turn the vehicle on.
2. Insert a disc into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in
the rest of the way. If the disc
is damaged or improperly
loaded, there is an error and
the disc ejects.
Press
Xto eject a disc from the
CD player. If the disc is not removed
within a short period of time, it is
automatically pulled back into the
player.
Playing an Audio CD
Press the MEDIA faceplate button
or press the Audio screen button on
the Home Page until CD Audio Now
Playing view is selected.
On the CD main page, a track
number displays at the beginning of
each track or Song, Artist, and
Album information displays when
available.
Use the following controls to play
the disc:
t(Previous/Fast Reverse):
. Press to seek to the beginning of
the current or previous track.
If the track has been playing for
less than five seconds, it seeks
to the previous track. If longer
than five seconds, the current
track starts from the beginning.
. Press and hold to fast reverse
through a track. Release the
button to return to playing
speed. Elapsed time displays.

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u(Next/Fast Forward):
. Press to seek to the next track.
. Press and hold to fast forward
through a track. Release the
button to return to playing
speed. Elapsed time displays.
For vehicles equipped with Rear
Seat Entertainment (RSE), use the
Video application to play Blu-ray
®or
DVD discs.
Storing Media Favorites
To store media favorites, touch and
hold a favorite button to display a
list of media types for the currently
playing item. Select from this list.
The lists that may display are:
Genres : Touch to store the current
genre as a favorite. Touch a screen
button in the favorite area to recall a
favorite genre. The first song of the
genre begins to play.
Artists : Touch to store the current
artist as a favorite. Touch a screen
button in the favorite area to recall a
favorite artist. The first song in the
artist list begins to play. Albums :
Touch to store the current
album as a favorite. Touch a screen
button in the favorite area to recall a
favorite album. The first song in the
album list begins to play.
Playlists : Touch a screen button in
the favorite area to recall a favorite
playlist. The first song in the playlist
begins to play.
Songs : Touch to store the current
song as a favorite. Touch a screen
button in the favorite area to recall a
favorite song.
Podcasts or Podcast Episode :
Touch and hold a screen button to
store the current podcast as a
favorite. Touch a screen button in
the favorite area to recall a favorite
podcast or podcast episode. The
podcast or podcast episode begins
to play.
Audiobooks : Touch and hold a
screen button to save the current
audiobook as a favorite. The first
chapter begins to play. Touch a
screen button in the favorite area to
recall a favorite audiobook. Videos :
Touch and hold a screen
button to store the current video as
a favorite. Touch a screen button in
the favorite area to recall a favorite
video. Not all formats are supported.
Error Messages
If Disc Error displays and/or the disc
comes out, it could be for one of the
following reasons:
. The disc has an invalid or
unknown format.
. The road is very rough. Try the
disc again when the road is
smoother.
. The disc is dirty, scratched, wet,
or upside down.
. The air is very humid. Try the
disc again later.
. There was a problem while
burning the disc.
. The label is caught in the CD
player.
If Disc Player Error displays, it could
be for one of the following reasons:
. The player temperature is
too high.

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.There are load or eject errors.
If the CD is not playing correctly, for
any other reason, try a known
good CD.
If any error continues, contact your
dealer.
Playing an MP3 CD
To play an MP3 CD, follow the same
instructions as “Playing an
Audio CD.”
The following guidelines must be
met when creating an MP3 disc,
otherwise the CD might not play:
. Sampling rate: 16 kHz,
22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz,
44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz.
. Bit rates supported: 8, 16, 24,
32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112,
128, 144, 160, 192, 224, 256,
and 320 kbps.
. Recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW.
MP3 CD playback is unavailable
when both screens in the rear seat
area are in use. Turn off one of the
rear screens to allow MP3 playback. MP3 Music Menu
Press the MENU button while that
source is active to access the menu.
Touch any of the following buttons
on the MP3 Menu:
Shuffle:
Touch to play the tracks
randomly. Touch again to stop
shuffle.
Auto Volume (If Equipped): This
feature adjusts the volume based on
the speed of the vehicle. See
AM-FM Radio 017.
Tone Settings : Touch + or−to
adjust Bass, Midrange, Treble,
or Surround. See AM-FM Radio
0 17.
MP3 Folder Information
Touch anywhere between the top
applications tray and the bottom
menu to display the browse screen.
Root Directory : To access, touch
the screen anywhere between the
top and bottom menu or touch
BROWSE. The root directory is
treated as a folder. All files contained directly under the root
directory are accessed prior to any
root directory folders.
No Folder :
When the CD only
contains compressed audio files
without any folders or playlists, all
files are under the root folder.
File System and Naming : The
song titles, artists, albums, and
genres are taken from the file's ID3
tag and are only displayed if present
in the tag. If a song title is not
present in the ID3 tag, the radio
displays the file name as the
track name.
USB Port
The vehicle may have USB ports in
the center console, in the armrest,
in the upper glove box, in the
storage bin behind the radio (if
equipped) and if equipped with Rear
Seat Entertainment (RSE), there
may be one USB port in the rear
media console storage area.
The system is optimized to support
two connected devices with a total
of 15,000 songs.

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Playing from a USB
A USB mass storage device can be
connected to the USB port.
Gracenote
®
When plugging in a USB device,
Gracenote service builds voice tags
for music. Voice tags allow artists,
albums with hard to pronounce
names, and nicknames to be used
to play music through voice
recognition.
While indexing, infotainment
features are available.
My Media Library
Allows access to content from all
indexed media sources. Touch the
MEDIA screen button to scroll
through the options until My Media
is selected. Use gestures or screen
buttons to scroll through the
content.
USB MP3 Player and USB Drives
.The USB MP3 players and USB
drives connected must comply
with the USB Mass Storage
Class specification (USB MSC). .
Hard disk drives are not
supported.
. The following restrictions apply
for the data stored on a USB
MP3 player or USB device:
‐Maximum folder structure
depth: 11 levels.
‐ Applicable audio extensions
are mp3, wma, aac, m4a,
and aif.
‐ WMA and Apple lossless files
are not supported.
‐ Supported file systems are
FAT32 and NTFS.
To play a USB device, do one of the
following:
. Connect the USB.
. Press MEDIA until the
connected device is shown.
Use the following when playing an
active USB source:
r(Play) : Press to play the current
media source.
j(Pause) : Press to pause play of
the current media source.
t(Previous/Reverse):
. Press to seek to the beginning of
the current or previous track.
If the track has been playing for
less than two seconds, the
previous track plays. If playing
longer than 2–5 seconds,
depending on the device, the
current track restarts.
. Press and hold to reverse
quickly through playback.
Release to return to playing
speed. Elapsed time displays.
u(Next/Forward):
. Press to seek to the next track.
. Press and hold to advance
quickly through playback.
Release to return to playing
speed. Elapsed time displays.
USB Menu
Touch Menu to display the USB
menu. The following may be
available:
Shuffle: Touch to play the tracks
randomly. Touch again to stop
shuffle.

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Auto Volume (If Equipped):This
feature adjusts the volume based on
vehicle speed. The options are Off,
Low, Medium-Low, Medium,
Medium-High, or High.
Bose AudioPilot
®noise
compensation technology (If
Equipped): This feature adjusts the
volume based on the noise in the
vehicle and speed. See AM-FM
Radio 017.
Tone: Touch + or −to adjust the
tone settings. See AM-FM Radio
0 17.
USB Browse Menu
Touch anywhere between the top
and bottom menus or touch the
BROWSE button to view the browse
menu and the following options are
displayed along the bottom of the
screen:
Playlists: 1. Touch to view the playlists stored on the USB.
2. Select a playlist to view the list of all songs in that playlist. 3. Select a song from the list to
begin playback.
Artists: 1. Touch to view the list of artists stored on the USB.
2. Select an artist name to view a list of all albums by the artist.
3. To select a song, touch All Songs or touch an album and
then select a song from the list.
Albums: 1. Touch to view the albums on the USB.
2. Select the album to view a list of all songs on the album.
3. Select a song from the list to begin playback.
Songs: 1. Touch to display a list of all songs on the USB.
2. To begin playback, select a song from the list.
Genres: 1. Touch to view the genres on the USB. 2. Select a genre to view a list of
artists.
3. Select an artist to view albums by that artist.
4. Select an album to view songs on the album.
5. Select a song to start playback.
Podcasts, Composers, Audiobooks,
Videos, and Folder View are shown
when More is selected from the
bottom of the screen.
Podcasts: 1. Touch to view the podcasts on the USB.
2. Select a podcast.
3. Select an episode to start playback.
Composers: 1. Touch to view the composers on the USB.
2. Select Composers to view a list of albums by that composer.
3. Select an album to view a list of songs.