buttons GMC TERRAIN 2011 Owner's Guide

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Infotainment System 7-15
Selecting the XM Band
Press the RADIO/BAND button to
choose between the AM, FM, and
XM bands. The last channel played
in that band begins to play when
that band is selected.
XM Categories
XM channels are organized in
categories.
Removing or Adding Categories
Channels in a category that have
been removed can still be accessed
by using the
gSEEK orlSEEK
buttons, or the MENU/SEL knob.
To add or remove categories:
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Radio Settings.
3. Select XM Categories.
4. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to highlight the category.
5. Press the MENU/SEL knob to remove or add the category.
Selecting an XM Channel
XM channels can be selected by
using
gSEEK,lSEEK, the
MENU/SEL knob, or the menu
system.
Selecting a Channel Using
gSEEK orlSEEK (Radio
with CD)
.Press and releasegSEEK
or
lSEEK to go to the
previous or next channel.
.Press and holdgSEEK or
lSEEK to scroll through the
previous or next channel until
the channel is reached.
Selecting a Channel Using
gSEEK orlSEEK (Radio with
CD/DVD and MEM)
Press and release
gSEEK or
lSEEK to go to the previous or
next channel. Selecting a Channel Using the
MENU/SEL Knob
To select an XM channel using the
MENU/SEL knob:
Turn the MENU/SEL knob to
highlight an XM channel. The
channel is selected after a short
delay.
To select a channel using the menu:
1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob and
select Channel List.
2. Select the desired channel.
Selecting a Channel Using the
Menu System
1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob.
2. Select XM Category List.
3. Select the category.
4. Select the channel.

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Storing an XM Channel as a
Favorite
Channels from all bands can be
stored in any order in the favorite
pages.
Up to six channels can be stored in
each favorite page and the number
of available favorite pages can
be set.
Storing a Channel as a Favorite
To store the channel to a position
in the list, press and hold the
corresponding 1 to 6 button until the
channel can be heard again.
Retrieving Channels
Press the FAV button to open a
favorite page or to change to
another favorite page. Briefly press
one of the 1 to 6 buttons to retrieve
the channel.
Time Shifting (Radio with CD/
DVD and MEM)
The radio with MEM time shift
feature can rewind 20 minutes of
XM content. While listening to the
radio, the content from the current
channel is always being buffered.
Press
kto pause the radio. The
radio displays the time shift status
bar. The status bar shows the
amount of content stored in the
buffer and the current pause point.
To resume playback from the
current pause point, press
kagain.
The radio is no longer live, but
played from the time shift buffer.
A status bar displays below the
channel number.
Press and hold
gSEEK or
lSEEK to fast forward or rewind
through the time shift buffer. Hold
lSEEK until the end of the
recorded buffer resumes live
playback. Press and release
gSEEK or
lSEEK to go to the next or
previous song in the time shift
buffer.
When the channel is changed, the
buffer is cleared and automatically
restarted for the current channel.
Content from a previously tuned
station is no longer available.
The time shift feature is not
available while recording or with
other sources of playback.
Pausing XM with the Vehicle
Turned Off
If XM is paused when the vehicle is
turned off, the radio continues to
buffer the current radio station for
up to 20 minutes. If the vehicle is
turned back on within 20 minutes,
the radio resumes playback from the
paused point.

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Infotainment System 7-19
Audio Players
CD Player
The CD player can play audio CDs
and MP3 CDs.
The CD player will not play
8 cm (3 in) CDs.
Care of CDs
Sound quality can be reduced due
to disc quality, recording method,
quality of the music recorded, and
how the disc has been handled.
Handle discs carefully and store
them in their original cases or other
protective cases away from direct
sunlight and dust. If the bottom
surface of a disc is damaged, the
disc may not play properly or at all.
Do not touch the bottom surface of
a disc while handling it; this could
damage the surface. Pick up discs
by grasping the outer edges or the
edge of the hole and the outer edge.If the bottom surface of a disc is
dirty, take a soft lint‐free cloth,
or dampen a clean soft cloth in a
mild neutral detergent solution
mixed with water, and clean it. Wipe
the disc from the center to the
outer edge.
Care of the CD Player
Do not add a label to a disc, as it
could get caught in the CD player.
If a label is needed, label the
top of the recorded disc with a
marking pen.
Do not use disc lens cleaners
because they could contaminate the
lens of the disc optics and damage
the CD player.
Notice:
If a label is added to a
CD, 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.Control Buttons
The buttons used to control the CD
player are:
CD:
Press to choose between the
CD and AUX player.
lSEEK orgSEEK: Press to
select tracks or to fast forward or
rewind within a track.
INFO: Press to display additional
information about the CD that may
be available.
MENU/SEL: Turn to select tracks.
X(Eject):Press to remove
the CD.
k: Press to pause a CD or MP3
track; press again to resume
playback.

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7-20 Infotainment System
Inserting a CD
With the printed side facing up,
insert a disc into the CD slot until it
is drawn in.
Removing a CD
Press theXbutton.
The disc is pushed out of the
CD slot.
If the disc is not removed after it is
ejected, it is pulled back in after a
few seconds.
Playing a CD or MP3 CD
Press the CD button. If there is a
disc in the player it begins playing.
Information about the disc and
current track is shown on the
display depending on the data
stored. Selecting a CD Track
Using the control buttons:
.PressgSEEK orlSEEK to
select the previous or next track.
.Turn the MENU/SEL knob.
Using the CD Menu:
1. Press the MENU/SEL knob.
2. Select Tracks list.
3. Select the track.
Playing Tracks in Random Order
Press the MENU/SEL knob and
then set Shuffle Songs to On.
Fast Forward and Rewind
Press and hold
lSEEK or
gSEEK to fast forward or rewind
within the current track.
Selecting an MP3 Track
Using the control buttons:
.PressgSEEK orlSEEK to
select the previous or next track.
.Turn the MENU/SEL knob. Using the CD Menu:
1. Press the MENU/SEL knob.
2. Select Playlists/Folders.
3. Select the playlist or folder.
4. Select the track.
Searching for MP3 Tracks
The search feature may take some
time to display the information after
reading the disc due to the amount
of information stored on the disc.
FM automatically plays while the
disc is being read.
Tracks can be searched by:
.Playlists
.Artists
.Albums
.Song Titles
.Genres
.Folder View
To search for tracks:
1. Press the MENU/SEL knob.
2. Select Search.

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3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums,Song Titles, Genres,
or Folder View.
4. Select the track.
CD/DVD Player
The CD/DVD player can play CDs,
DVD‐As, MP3/WMA CDs, MP3/
WMA DVDs, and DVD‐Vs.
The CD/DVD player will not play
8 cm (3 in) discs.
Care of CDs and DVDs
Sound quality can be reduced due
to disc quality, recording method,
quality of the music recorded, and
how the disc has been handled.
Handle discs carefully and store
them in their original cases or other
protective cases away from direct
sunlight and dust. If the bottom
surface of a disc is damaged, the
disc may not play properly or at all.
Do not touch the bottom surface of
a disc while handling it; this could damage the surface. Pick up discs
by grasping the outer edges or the
edge of the hole and the outer edge.
If the bottom surface of a disc is
dirty, take a soft lint‐free cloth,
or dampen a clean soft cloth in a
mild neutral detergent solution
mixed with water, and clean it. Wipe
the disc from the center to the
outer edge.
Care of the CD/DVD Player
Do not add a label to a disc, as it
could get caught in the CD/DVD
player. If a label is needed, label
the top of the recorded disc with a
marking pen.
Do not use disc lens cleaners
because they could contaminate the
lens of the disc optics and damage
the CD/DVD player.
Notice:
If a label is added to a
CD, 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.Control Buttons
The buttons used to control the
CD/DVD player are:
MEM/DVD/AUX:
Press to choose
between the MEM, CD/DVD,
and AUX.
lSEEK orgSEEK: Press to
select tracks or to fast forward or
rewind within a track.
INFO: Press to display additional
information about the disc that may
be available.
MENU/SEL: Turn to select tracks.
X(Eject):Press to remove a disc.
k:Press to pause a CD, DVD‐A,
or DVD‐V; press again to resume
playback. Press and hold to stop a
DVD‐V disc.

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7-22 Infotainment System
Inserting a CD or DVD
With the printed side facing up,
insert a disc into the slot until it is
drawn in.
Removing a CD or DVD
Press theXbutton.
The disc is pushed out of the
CD/DVD slot.
If the disc is not removed after it is
ejected, it is pulled back in after a
few seconds.
Playing a CD or DVD‐A Disc
Press the MEM/DVD/AUX button.
If there is a disc in the player, it
begins playing.
Information about the disc and
current track is shown on the
display depending on the data
stored. Selecting CD or DVD‐A Tracks
Using the control buttons:
.PressgSEEK orlSEEK to
select the previous or next track.
.Turn the MENU/SEL knob.
Using the menu:
1. Press the MENU/SEL knob.
2. Select Tracks List.
3. Select the track.
Pausing a CD or DVD‐A Track
Press
kto pause a CD or DVD‐A
track. Press
kagain to continue
playing the track.
Playing CD or DVD‐A Tracks in
Random Order
Press the MENU/SEL knob and
then set Shuffle Songs to On. Fast Forward and Rewind
Press and hold
lSEEK or
gSEEK to fast forward or
rewind within the current track.
Playing an MP3 CD or DVD
Files that are not stored in folders
are displayed in the root
directory (disc).
The search rate increases if the
MENU/SEL knob is continuously
turned while searching in a list.
Selecting an MP3 Track
Using the control buttons:
.PressgSEEK orlSEEK to
select the previous or next track.
.Turn the MENU/SEL knob.
Using the CD or DVD Menu:
1. Press the MENU/SEL knob.
2. Select Folder List.
3. Select the folder.
4. Select the track.

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Searching for MP3s on a CD
or DVD
It is normal for the search feature
to take some time to display the
information after reading the disc
due to the amount of information
stored on the disc. The infotainment
system automatically switches to
FM while the disc is being read.
Files that do not have any meta
data stored in the ID3 tag display as
Unknown.
Tracks can be searched for by:
.Playlists
.Artists
.Albums
.Song Titles
.Genres
The number of objects in each
category is shown in parentheses
after the category. To search for tracks:
1. Press the MENU/SEL knob.
2. Select Search.
3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums,
Song Titles, or Genres.
4. Select the track. The search rate increases if the menu MENU/
SEL knob is continuously turned
while searching in a list.
Playing MP3 Tracks in Random
Order
Press the MENU/SEL knob and
then set Shuffle Songs to On.
Recording an Audio or MP3
CD to MEM
See Mass Storage Media (MEM) on
page 7‑24 for more information.
Playing a DVD‐V
SeeRear Seat Entertainment (RSE)
System on page 7‑33 for information
about how to control a Video DVD
using the wireless remote control. Selecting a Chapter
Using the control buttons:
.PressgSEEK orlSEEK to
select the previous or next track.
.Turn the MENU/SEL knob.
Using DVD Menu:
1. Press the MENU/SEL knob.
2. Select Chapter List.
3. Select the chapter.
Selecting a Title
1. Press the MENU/SEL knob.
2. Select Title List.
3. Select the title.
Changing the Audio Stream
1. Press the MENU/SEL knob.
2. Select Audio Stream.
3. Select Change Audio Stream.
4. Press MENU/SEL to change the selection.
5. Select Cancel to exit the menu.

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Pausing a DVD
1. Press the MENU/SEL knob.
2. Select Pause, to pause the disc.Select Pause to start playback.
Navigating the DVD‐V Disc Menu
Use the following actions to
navigate the title menu on a
DVD‐V Disc.
.Select/Enter
.Cursor UP
.Cursor DOWN
.Cursor RIGHT
.Cursor LEFT
.Up Menu
Use the following actions to
navigate the menu on a DVD‐V
Disc while playing chapters.
.Pause (Play)
.Chapter List
.Title List
.DVD/DVD
.DVD/AUX
.AUX/DVD
.AUX/AUX
To navigate the menu:
1. Press the MENU/SEL knob.
2. Select the action.
Mass Storage
Media (MEM)
Infotainment systems with MEM
storage are able to record up
to 1.1 GB (gigabyte) of music from
Audio CDs, MP3/WMA/AAC discs,
and USB storage devices. The MEM
player can also time shift audio from
AM, FM, and XM™ radio.
Music or content stored in MEM that
you did not create, or have the right
to distribute, must be deleted before
the sale or end of the lease of the
vehicle.
Control Buttons
The buttons used to control the
MEM player are:
MEM/DVD/AUX: Press to select
the MEM player.
lSEEK orgSEEK: Press to
select tracks or to fast forward or
rewind within a track.
INFO: Press to display additional
information about the MEM track
that may be available.
k: Press to pause the track
currently playing; press again to
resume playback.
OREC: Press to record music
from a CD, DVD-A, or USB drive.
FAV (Favorites): Press to display
MEM favorites.
1‐6: Press to select a track or a
stored playlist.
MENU/SEL: Turn to select tracks.

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Configuring MEM Favorites
During MEM playback, press the
FAV button to change between
favorite categories. The favorite
categories are:
.Playlists
.Artists
.Albums
.Genres
To remove MEM favorites
categories:
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Radio Settings.
3. Select MEM Favorites.
4. Remove the check mark from the box to remove that MEM
favorites category.
Replace the check mark to re-add
the removed category.
Saving MEM Tracks as
Favorites
Favorites can be saved by pressing
and holding one of the 1 to 6
buttons. Favorites can be stored
according to the following list:
Playlist: Adds the currently playing
track to the playlist selected.
Artist: Saves the artist associated
with the currently playing track in
the indicated favorites position.
Album: Saves the album
associated with the currently playing
track in the indicated favorites
position.
Genre: Saves the genre associated
with the currently playing track in
the indicated favorites position. Creating Playlists
To create a playlist using tracks
stored in MEM:
1. Select Playlist from the MEM
favorites.
2. Select the track to be stored in the playlist.
3. Press and hold one of the 1 to 6 buttons until the track
can be heard again to store the
track.
4. Repeat Steps 1 though 3 to store additional tracks in the
playlist.

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Auxiliary Devices (Radio
with CD/DVD/MEM)
The auxiliary input allows portable
devices to be connected using the
3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack or the
optional USB port.
Portable devices are controlled by
using the menu system described in
Operation on page 7‑7.
The auxiliary input is located in the
center console.
3.5 mm Auxiliary Input Jack
Playback of an audio device that is
connected to the 3.5 mm auxiliary
input jack can only be controlled
using the controls on the device.
Adjusting the Volume
Turn the VOL/
Oknob to adjust the
volume of the infotainment system
after the volume level has been set
on the portable audio device.
USB Port
The following devices may be
connected to the USB port and
controlled by the infotainment
system.
.iPods
.USB Mass Storage Devices
Not all iPod's or USB Mass Storage
Devices are compatible with the
infotainment system.
Connecting and Controlling
an iPod®
Not all iPods can be controlled by
the infotainment system.
Connecting an iPod
Connect the iPod to the USB port.
Selecting a Track
Using the control buttons:
.PressgSEEK orlSEEK to
select the previous or next track.
.Turn the MENU/SEL knob to
select the track in the current
submenu. The track will start
to play.
Playing Tracks in Random Order
Press the MENU/SEL knob and set
Shuffle Songs to On or Off.
Shuffle On: Plays current tracks in
random order.
Shuffle Off: Plays current tracks in
sequential order.