2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA display

Using an MP3
MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc
Your radio may have MP3 capability. With this
feature, the radio plays MP3 les that were
recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW disc. Song title,
artist name, and album can display when les are
recorded using ID3 tags version 1 and 2.
Compressed Audio
Your radio may also play discs that contain both
uncompressed CD audio (.CDA les) and MP3
les. By default the radio reads only the
uncompressed audio and ignores the MP3 les.
Pressing the CAT (category) button toggles
between compressed and uncompressed
audio format.
MP3 Format
If you burn your own MP3 disc on a personal
computer:
Make sure the MP3 les are recorded on a
CD-R or CD-RW disc.
Avoid mixing standard audio and MP3 les on
one disc.
Make sure the CD does not have more than
50 folders, 50 playlists, and 255 les to read
and play.
Create a folder structure that makes it easy to
nd songs while driving. Organize songs by
albums using one folder for each album. Each
folder or album should contain 18 songs
or less.
Avoid subfolders. The system can support up to
8 subfolders deep, however, keep the total
number of folders to a minimum in order to
reduce the complexity and confusion in trying to
locate a particular folder during playback.
Make sure playlists have a .mp3 or .wpl
extension (other le extensions might
not work).
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Minimize the length of the le, folder or playlist
names. Long le, folder, or playlist names, or a
combination of a large number of les and
folders, or playlists can cause the player to be
unable to play up to the maximum number of
les, folders, playlists, or sessions. If you wish
to play a large number of les, folders, playlists
or sessions, minimize the length of the le,
folder or playlist name. Long names also take
up more space on the display, potentially
getting cut off.
Finalize the audio disc before you burn it.
Trying to add music to an existing disc can
cause the disc not to function in the player.
Change playlists by using the previous and next
folder buttons, the
fknob, or the seek buttons. An
MP3 CD-R or CD-RW that was recorded using no
le folders can also be played. If a CD-R or CD-RW
contains more than the maximum of 50 folders,
50 playlists, and 255 les, the player lets you
access and navigate up to the maximum, but all
items over the maximum cannot be accessed.
Root Directory
The root directory of the CD-R or CD-RW is
treated as a folder. If the root directory has
compressed audio les, the directory displays as
F1 ROOT. All les contained directly under
the root directory are accessed prior to any root
directory folders. However, playlists (Px) are
always accessed before root folders or les.
Empty Directory or Folder
If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in
the le structure that contains only folders/
subfolders and no compressed les directly
beneath them, the player advances to the next
folder in the le structure that contains compressed
audio les. The empty folder is not numbered or
displayed.
No Folder
When the CD-R or CD-RW contains only
compressed les, the les are located under the
root folder. The next and previous folder functions
do not function on a CD-R or CD-RW that was
recorded without folders or playlists. When
displaying the name of the folder the radio
displays ROOT.
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When the CD-R or CD-RW contains only playlists
and compressed audio les, but no folders, all les
are located under the root folder. The folder down
and the folder up buttons searches playlists (Px)
rst and then goes to the root folder. When the
radio displays the name of the folder the radio
displays ROOT.
Order of Play
Tracks recorded to the CD-R or CD-RW are
played in the following order:
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 displays.
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. The display does not
show parts of words on the last page of text
and the extension of the lename is not displayed.
Preprogrammed Playlists
Preprogrammed playlists that were created using
WinAmp™, MusicMatch™, or Real Jukebox™
software can be accessed, however, you do not
have playlist editing capability using the radio.
These playlists are treated as special folders
containing compressed audio song les.
Playing an MP3
Insert a CD-R or CD-RW partway into the slot
(Single CD Player), or press the load button and
wait for the message to insert disc (Six-Disc
CD Player), label side up. The player pulls it in,
and the CD-R or CD-RW should begin playing.
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f(Tune):Turn this knob to select MP3 les on
the CD-R or CD-RW currently playing.
©SEEK¨:Press the left SEEK arrow to go to
the start of the current MP3 le, if more than
ten seconds have played. 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 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 displays.
\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 displays.
RDM (Random):With the random setting,
MP3 les can be played on the CD-R or CD-RW
in random, rather than sequential order, on
one CD-R/CD-RW or all discs in a six-disc CD
player. To use random, do one of the following:
1. To play MP3 les in random order from
the CD-R or CD-RW that is currently playing,
press the pushbutton positioned under the
RDM label until Random Current Disc
displays. Press the same pushbutton
again to turn off random play.
2. To play songs from all CDs loaded in a six-disc
CD player in random order, press the
pushbutton positioned under the RDM label
until Randomize All Discs displays. Press the
same pushbutton again to turn off random play.
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h(Music Navigator):If your radio has the
MP3 feature, it has the music navigator feature to
play MP3 les on the CD-R or CD-RW 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 or CD-RW. The radio might
begin playing while it is scanning the disc in
the background. When the scan is nished, the
CD-R or CD-RW begins playing again.
Once the disc has 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. Once all songs by
that artist are played, the player moves to the
next artist in alphabetical order on the CD-R or
CD-RW and begins playing MP3 les by that artist.If you want to listen to MP3 les by another artist,
press the pushbutton located below either
arrow button. The CD goes to the next or previous
artist in alphabetical order. Continue pressing
either button until the desired artist displays.
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. Now 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
have played, the player moves to the next album in
alphabetical order on the CD-R or CD-RW 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.
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XM Radio Messages
Radio Display Message Condition 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).
XM 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 XM Signal Loss of signal The system is functioning correctly, but the vehicle is in a
location that is blocking the XM™ signal. When you move
into an open area, the signal should return.
Loading XM Acquiring channel audio
(after four second delay)The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and
text data. No action is needed. This message should
disappear shortly.
Channel Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service. Tune to another
channel.
Channel Unavail 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 Artist Info Artist Name/Feature
not availableNo artist information is available at this time on this channel.
The system is working properly.
No Title 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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Radio Display Message Condition Action Required
No CAT Info Category Name
not availableNo category information is available at this time on this
channel. The system is working properly.
No Information No Text/Informational
message availableNo text or informational messages are available at this time
on this channel. The system is working properly.
CAT Not Found No channel available for
the chosen categoryThere are no channels available for the selected category.
The system is working properly.
XM Theft Locked Theftlock
®active The XM™ receiver in the vehicle may have previously been
in another vehicle. For security purposes, XM™ receivers
cannot be swapped between vehicles. If this message
displays after having your vehicle serviced, check with
your dealer.
XM Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0) If tuned to channel 0, this message alternates with the
XM™ Radio eight digit radio ID label. This label is needed
to activate the service.
Unknown Radio ID not known
(should only be if
hardware failure)If this message is received when tuned to channel 0, there
could be a receiver fault. Consult with your dealer.
Check XM Receivr Hardware failure If this message does not clear within a short period of time,
the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer.
XM Not Available XM™ Not Available If this message does not clear within a short period of time,
the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer.
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Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK®is designed to discourage theft
of your vehicle’s radio. The feature works
automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle
Identication Number (VIN). If the radio is moved to
a different vehicle, it does not operate and LOCKED
displays.
With THEFTLOCK
®activated, the radio cannot
operate if stolen.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
The audio steering
wheel controls may be
different depending
on your vehicle’s
options. Some audio
controls can be adjusted
at the steering wheel.
They include the
following:
xw(Next/Previous):Press the downxor
up
warrow to go to the previous or to the next
radio station stored as a favorite.
When a CD is playing, press the down
xor
up
warrow to go to the previous or to the
next track.
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