2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX CD player

Order of Play

Play begins from the rst track in the rst
playlist and continues sequentially through
all tracks in each playlist. When the last track
of the last playlist has played, play continues
from the rst track of the rst playlist.
Play begins from the rst track in the rst
folder and continues sequentially through
all tracks in each folder. When the last track
of the last folder has played, play continues
from the rst track of the rst folder.
When play enters a new folder, the display does not
automatically show the new folder name unless you
have chosen the folder mode as the default display.
The new track name appears on the display.
File System and Naming
The song name that displays is the song name that
is contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is not
present in the ID3 tag, then the radio displays the
le name without the extension (such as .mp3) as
the track name.
Track names longer than 32 characters or
four pages are shortened. Parts of words on the
last page of text and the extension of the lename
does not display.
Preprogrammed Playlists
Preprogrammed playlists that were created using
WinAmp™, MusicMatch™, or Real Jukebox™
software can be accessed, however, they cannot
be edited using the radio. These playlists are
treated as special folders containing compressed
audio song les.
Playing an MP3 (In Either the DVD or
CD Slot)
Insert a CD-R partway into either the top or
bottom slot, label side up. The player pulls it in,
and the CD-R should begin playing.
Depending on the format of the disc, a
softkey menu appears and allow navigation
of the disc. The menu reads left to right as
RDM (Randomize song play order), a Folder
icon with left and right arrows (to move up or
down through available folders), a PL tag if
the disc has a Playlist available, and a Music
Navigator tag. If a Playlist tag is shown, toggling
this key brings up a Folder softkey only or the
menu as previously described.
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If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD-R in
the player, it stays in the player. When the
ignition or radio is turned on, the CD-R starts to
play where it stopped, if it was the last selected
audio source.
As each new track starts to play, the track number
and song title appears on the display.
The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm)
single CD-Rs with an adapter ring. Full-size
CD-Rs and the smaller CD-Rs 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, check the
bottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the
CD is damaged, such as cracked, broken,
or scratched, the CD does not play properly. If the
surface of the CD is soiled, seeCare of Your
CDs and DVDs on page 282for more information.If there is no apparent damage, try a known
good CD.
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.
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 soft marker instead.
If an error appears on the display, see
“CD Messages” later in this section.
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ZCD (Eject):Press and release the CD
eject button to eject the CD-R that is currently
playing in the bottom slot. A beep will sound
and Ejecting Disc appears on the display. Once
the disc is ejected, Remove Disc appears on
the display. The CD-R can be removed. If
the CD-R is not removed, after several seconds,
the CD-R automatically pulls back into the player.
If loading and reading of a CD cannot be
completed, such as unknown format, etc., and
the disc fails to eject, press and hold the DVD
eject button for more than ve seconds to force
the disc to eject.
ZDVD (Eject):Press and release the DVD
eject button to eject the CD-R that is currently
playing in the top slot. A beep will sound
and Ejecting Disc appears on the display. Once
the disc is ejected, Remove Disc appears on
the display. The CD-R can be removed. If
the CD-R is not removed, after several seconds,
the CD-R automatically pulls back into the
player. If loading and reading of a CD cannot be
completed, such as unknown format, etc., and
the disc fails to eject, press and hold the DVD eject
button for more than ve seconds to force the
disc to eject.
f(Tune):Turn this knob to select MP3 les on
the CD-R currently playing.
©SEEK¨:Press the left SEEK arrow to go to
the start of the current MP3 le, if more than
ve seconds have played. If less than ve seconds
have played, the previous MP3 le plays. Press
the right SEEK arrow to go to the next MP3 le.
If either SEEK arrow is held, or pressed multiple
times, the player continues moving backward
or forward through the MP3 les on the CD.
Sc(Previous Folder):Press the pushbutton
positioned under the Folder label to go to the
rst track in the previous folder.
cT(Next Folder):Press the pushbutton
positioned under the Folder label to go to the rst
track in the next folder.
sREV (Reverse):Press and hold this button
to reverse playback quickly within an MP3 le.
You will hear sound at a reduced volume.
Release this button to resume playing the le.
The elapsed time of the le appears on the
display.
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\FWD (Fast Forward):Press and hold this
button to advance playback quickly within an
MP3 le. You will hear sound at a reduced volume.
Release this button to resume playing the le. The
elapsed time of the le appears on the display.
RDM (Random):With random, you can listen to
MP3 les on the CD-R in random, rather than
sequential order. To play MP3 les from the CD-R
you are listening to in random order, press the
pushbutton positioned under the RDM label until
Random Current Disc displays. Press the
same pushbutton again to turn off random play.
h(Music Navigator):Use the music navigator
feature to play MP3 les on the CD-R in order
by artist or album. Press the pushbutton located
below the music navigator label. The player
scans the disc to sort the les by artist and album
ID3 tag information. It can take several minutes
to scan the disc depending on the number of
MP3 les recorded to the CD-R.To cancel music navigator while the player is
scanning, press the pushbutton located below the
music navigator label or eject the disc.
The radio may begin playing while it is scanning
the disc in the background. When the scan is
nished, the CD-R begins playing again.
Once the disc has been scanned, the player
defaults to playing MP3 les in order by artist.
The current artist playing is shown on the second
line of the display between the arrows. If you
want to listen to MP3 les by another artist,
press the pushbutton located below either arrow
button. You will go to the next or previous artist
in alphabetical order. Continue pressing either
button until the desired artist is displayed.
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To change from playback by artist to playback by
album, press the pushbutton located below the
Sort By label. From the sort screen, push one of
the buttons below the album button. Press the
pushbutton below the back label to return to the
main music navigator screen. The album name
displays on the second line between the arrows
and songs from the current album begins to
play. Once all songs from that album are played,
the player moves to the next album in alphabetical
order on the CD-R and begins playing MP3
les from that album.
To exit music navigator mode, press the
pushbutton below the Back label to return to
normal MP3 playback.
BAND:Press this button to listen to the radio
when a CD or a DVD is playing. The CD or
DVD remains safely inside the radio for future
listening or viewing entertainment.DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary):Press this button to
cycle through DVD, CD, or Auxiliary when listening
to the radio. The DVD/CD text label and a
message showing track or chapter number
appears on display when a disc is in either
slot. Press this button again and the system
automatically searches for an auxiliary input
device, such as a portable audio player. If a
portable audio player is not connected, “No Aux
Input Device” appears on the display. If a disc is in
both the DVD slot and the CD slot the DVD/CD
AUX button cycles between the two sources
and does not indicate “No Aux Input Device”.
If a front auxiliary device is connected, the
DVD/CD AUX button cycles through all available
options, such as: DVD slot, CD slot, Front
AUX, and Rear AUX (if available). See “Using the
Auxiliary Input Jack(s)” later in this section, or
Rear Seat Entertainment System on page 269
Rear Seat Entertainment System, “Audio/Video
(A/V) Jacks” for more information.
If a MP3 is inserted into top DVD slot, the rear
seat operator can turn on the video screen
and use the remote control to navigate the
CD (tracks only) through the remote control.
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Navigation/Radio System
Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system.
The navigation system has built-in features
intended to minimize driver distraction.
Technology alone, no matter how advanced,
can never replace your own judgment. See the
Navigation System manual for some tips to
help you reduce distractions while driving.
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Your vehicle may have a DVD Rear Seat
Entertainment (RSE) system. The RSE system
works with the vehicle’s audio system. The
DVD player is part of the front radio. The RSE
system includes a radio with a DVD player, a video
display screen, audio/video jacks, two wireless
headphones, and a remote control. SeeRadio with
CD and DVD on page 235for more information
on the vehicle’s audio/DVD system.
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.
In severe or extreme weather conditions the
RSE system may or may not work until the
temperature is within the operating range.
The operating range for the RSE system is
above−4°F (−20°C) or below 140°F (60°C).
If the temperature of your vehicle is outside of
this range, heat or cool the vehicle until the
temperature is within the operating range of
the RSE system.
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Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks
The A/V jacks are located on the rear of the oor
console. The A/V jacks allow audio or video
signals to be connected from an auxiliary device
such as a camcorder or a video game unit to
the RSE system. Adapter connectors or cables
may be required to connect the auxiliary device
to the A/V jacks. Refer to the manufacturer’s
instructions for proper usage.The A/V jacks are color coded to match typical
home entertainment system equipment. The yellow
jack (A) is for the video input. The white jack (B)
is for the left audio input. The red jack is (C) for the
right audio input.
Power for auxiliary devices is not supplied by the
radio system.
To use the auxiliary inputs of the RSE system,
connect an external auxiliary device to the
color-coded A/V jacks and turn both the auxiliary
device and the video screen power on. If the
video screen is in the DVD player mode, pressing
the AUX button on the remote control will
switch the video screen from the DVD player
mode to the auxiliary device. The radio can listen
to the audio of the connected auxiliary device
by sourcing to auxiliary. SeeRadio with CD and
DVD on page 235for more information.
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How to Change the RSE Video Screen
Settings
The screen display mode (normal, full, and zoom),
screen brightness, and setup menu language
can be changed from the on screen setup menu.
To change any feature, perform the following:
1. Press the display menu button on the
remote control.
2. Use the remote control menu navigation
arrows and the enter button to use the
setup menu.
3. Press the display menu button again to
remove the setup menu from the screen.
Audio Output
Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs may
be heard through the following possible sources:
Wireless Headphones
Vehicle Speakers
Vehicle wired headphone jacks on the
rear seat audio system, if your vehicle has
this feature.
The RSE system will always transmit the audio
signal to the wireless headphones, if there is
audio available. See “Headphones” earlier in this
section for more information.
When a device is connected to the radio’s auxiliary
input jack, if your vehicle has this feature, or
A/V jacks, the rear seat passengers will be able
to hear audio from the auxiliary device through
the wireless or wired headphones. The front seat
passengers will be able to listen to playback
from this device through the vehicle speakers by
selecting AUX as the source on the radio.
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