2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU CD player

CD Messages
CHECK CD:If this message appears on the display 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 smooth, 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 your radio displays
an error message, write it down and provide it to your
dealer when reporting the problem.
Radio with Cassette and CD
Radio Data System (RDS)
Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data
System (RDS). RDS features are available for use
only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information.United States shown, Canada similar
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Playing a Cassette Tape
Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are
up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer
than that are so thin they may not work well in this player.
The longer side of the tape visible should face to the right.
If the ignition is on, but the radio is off, the tape can be
inserted and will begin playing. A tape symbol will appear
on the display whenever a tape is inserted. If you hear
nothing or hear a garbled sound, the tape may not be in
squarely. Press the eject button to remove the tape and
start over.
While the tape is playing, use the volume and seek
buttons just as you do for the radio. The display
will show TP and an arrow showing which side of the
tape is playing. The tape player automatically begins
playing the other side when it reaches the end of
the tape.
If you want to insert a tape while the ignition is off, rst
press the eject button located to the left of the tape slot
or the DISP knob. Cassette tape adapter kits for portable
CD players will work in your cassette tape player.
Your tape bias is set automatically when a metal or
chrome tape is inserted.
If an error appears on the display, see “Cassette Tape
Messages” later in this section.
s(Reverse):Press this button to reverse the tape
rapidly. Press it again to return to playing speed.
The radio will play the last selected station while the
tape reverses. You may select stations during reverse
operation by turning the ADJ knob.
\(Fast Forward):Press this button to advance the
tape rapidly. Press it again to return to playing speed.
The radio will play the last selected station while
the tape advances. You may select stations during fast
forward operation by turning the ADJ knob.
qL(Change Side):Press this pushbutton to play
the other side of the tape.
xSEEKw:Your tape must have at least three
seconds of silence between each selection for seek to
nd the next or previous selection. Press the down arrow
to go to the previous selection on the tape if the current
selection has been playing for less than three seconds.
If pressed when the current selection has been playing
from 3 to 13 seconds, it will go to the beginning of
the previous selection or the beginning of the current
selection, depending upon the position on the tape.
If pressed when the current selection has been playing
for more than 13 seconds, it will go to the beginning of
the current selection.
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TAPE SEEK and a negative number will appear on the
display while the cassette player is in the previous mode.
Pressing the down arrow multiple times will increase the
number of selections to be searched back.
Press the up arrow to go to the next selection on the tape.
If you press the up arrow more than once, the player will
continue moving forward through the tape. TAPE SEEK
and a positive number will appear on the display.
BAND:Press this button to listen to the radio when
a cassette tape or CD is playing. The tape or CD
will remain safely inside the radio for future listening.
SRCE (Source):Press this button to play a tape,
CD, or a remote device (if installed) when listening to
the radio. The inactive tape or CD will remain safely
inside the radio for future listening.
EJECT /
Z(Eject):Press this button, located to the
left of the cassette tape slot, to eject a tape. Eject may
be activated with the radio off. Cassette tapes may be
loaded with the radio off if this button is pressed rst.
Cassette Tape Messages
TIGHT TAPE:If this message appears on the radio
display, the tape will not play because the tape is tight
and the player cannot turn the tape hubs. Remove the
tape. Hold the tape with the open end down and try to
turn the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil. Turn
the tape over and repeat. If the hubs do not turn easily,
your tape may be damaged and should not be used in
the player. Try a new tape to make sure your player is
working properly.
BROKEN TAPE:If this message appears on the radio
display, the tape will not play because of one of the
following:
The tape is broken. Try a new tape.
The tape is wrapped around the tape head.
Attempt to get the cassette out. Try a new tape.
CLEAN TAPE:If this message appears on the display,
the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will
still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as
possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player.
SeeCare of Your Cassette Tape Player on page 3-117.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be
corrected, contact your dealer. If your radio displays an
error message, write it down and provide it to your
dealer when reporting the problem.
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CD Adapter Kits
It is possible to use a portable CD player with your
cassette tape player after disabling the tight/loose tape
sensing feature on your tape player.
To disable the feature, use the following steps:
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press and hold the SRCE button. The radio will
display READY and ash the cassette tape symbol.
4. Insert the adapter into the cassette slot.
It will power up the radio and begin playing.
The override feature will remain active until the eject
button is pressed.
Playing a CD
Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The
player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing.
If you want to insert a CD with the ignition off, rst
press the eject button or the DISP knob.
As each new track starts to play, the track number will
appear on the display.
If you turn off the ignition or radio with a CD in the
player, it will stay in the player. When you turn on the
ignition or radio, the CD will start playing, where it
stopped, if it was the last selected audio source.The CD player can play the smaller 8cm 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. You may experience 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.
Do not play 3-inch CDs without a standard adapter CD.
If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages”
later in this section.s(Reverse):Press and hold this pushbutton to
reverse quickly within a track. You will hear sound at a
reduced volume. Release the button to play the passage.
The elapsed time of the track will appear on the display.
\(Fast Forward):Press and hold this pushbutton to
advance quickly within a track. You will hear sound at a
reduced volume. Release the button to play the passage.
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The elapsed time of the track will appear on the display.
RPT (Repeat):Press this button once to hear a track
over again. REPEAT ON and RPT will appear on
the display. The current track will continue to repeat.
Press RPT again to turn off repeat play. REPEAT OFF
will appear on the display and RPT will disappear
from the display.
RDM (Random):Press this button to hear the tracks in
random, rather than sequential, order. T#, RANDOM,
and RDM will appear on the display. T and the
track number will appear on the display when each
track starts to play. Press RDM again to turn off random
play. RANDOM OFF will appear on the display and
RDM will disappear from the display.
xSEEKw:Press the down arrow to go to the start of
the current track if it has been playing for more than eight
seconds. If you press this arrow more than once, the
player will continue moving backward through the CD.
Press the up arrow to go to the start of the next track.
If you press this arrow more than once, the player will
continue moving forward through the CD.
If you hold either arrow for more than two seconds, the
CD will enter CD scan mode and the CD will play the rst
10 seconds of each track. Press either arrow again to
stop scanning.DISP (Display):Press this knob to see how long the
current track has been playing. T, the track number, and
the elapsed time of the track will appear on the display.
To change the default on the display (time or elapsed
time), press the knob until you see the display you want,
then hold the knob for two seconds. The radio will
produce one beep and the selected display will now be
the default. Pressing this button will also display text on
commercially recorded CDs (if available).
AUTO TONE/AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization):
Press this button to select the desired equalization
setting while playing a CD. The equalization will
be automatically recalled whenever you play a CD.
For more information, see AUTO TONE/AUTO EQ listed
previously in this section.
BAND:Press this button to listen to the radio when a
cassette tape or CD is playing. The tape or CD will
remain safely inside the radio for future listening.
SRCE (Source):Press this button to play a tape,
CD, or a remote device (if installed) when listening to
the radio. The inactive tape or CD will remain safely
inside the radio for future listening.
EJECT /
Z(Eject):Press this button, located to the
left of the CD slot, to eject a CD. Eject may be activated
with either the ignition or radio off. CDs may be loaded
with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed rst.
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CD Messages
CHECK CD:If this message appears on the display 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 smooth, 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 your radio displays
an error message, write it down and provide it to your
dealer when reporting the problem.
Radio with Six-Disc CD
Radio Data System (RDS)
Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data
System (RDS). RDS features are available for use
only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information.United States shown, Canada similar
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Playing a CD
The CD player can play the smaller 8cm 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. You may experience 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.
Do not play 3-inch CDs without a standard adapter CD.
If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages”
later in this section.
CDs may be loaded or ejected with the radio or ignition
off or on.
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.When a CD is inserted, the CD symbol will appear on
the display. If you select an equalization setting for your
CD, it will be activated each time you play a CD.
The CD will begin to play automatically.
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 MULTI LOAD CD, then
INSERT CD and the number will appear on the
display.
3. Once INSERT CD and the number appears on the
display, load a CD. Insert the CD partway into the
slot, label side up. The player will pull the CD in.
Once the CD is loaded, INSERT CD and the number
will appear on the display again. Once INSERT CD
and the number appear on the display again, 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 you have nished loading
CDs, with the radio on or off, press the LOAD button
to cancel the loading function. The radio will begin
to play the last CD loaded.
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RPT (Repeat):With repeat, you can repeat one track
or an entire CD. To use repeat, do the following:
To repeat the track you are listening to, press and
release the RPT button. REPEAT ON and RPT
will appear on the display. Press RPT again to turn
off repeat play. REPEAT OFF will appear on the
display and RPT will disappear from the display.
To repeat the CD you are listening to, press and
hold the RPT button for more than two seconds.
REPEAT ON and RPT will appear on the display.
Press RPT again to turn off repeat play. REPEAT
OFF will appear on the display and RPT will
disappear from the display.
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 the RDM button. RANDOM
TRACKS and RDM will appear on the display.
Press RDM again to turn off random play. RANDOM
OFF will appear on the display and RDM will
disappear from the display.
To play the tracks on all of the CDs that are loaded
in random order, press and hold the RDM button
for more than two seconds. You will hear a
beep, RANDOM ALL CDS, and RDM will appear on
the display. Press RDM again to turn off random
play. RANDOM OFF will appear on the display and
RDM will disappear from the display.
xSEEKw:Press the down arrow to go to the
start of the current track if it has been playing for more
than eight seconds. Press the up arrow to go to the
beginning of the next track. If you press either arrow
more than once, the player will continue moving
backward or forward through the CD.
To scan the current CD, press and hold either SEEK
arrow for more than two seconds. The CD will go to
the next track, play the rst 10 seconds, then go on
to the next track. Press either SEEK arrow again to stop
scanning.
To scan all of the CDs loaded, press and hold either
SEEK arrow for more than four seconds. The CD will
go to the next CD, play the rst 10 seconds, then go on
to the next CD. Press either SEEK arrow again to
stop scanning.
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