2007 CHEVROLET OPTRA 5 audio

Using an MP3 (Radio with
Six-Disc Player)
MP3/WMA CD-R Disc
MP3 Format
If you burn your own MP3/WMA disc on a
personal computer:
•Make sure the MP3/WMA files are recorded
on a CD-R disc.
•Do not mix standard audio and MP3/WMA
files on one disc.
•Make sure each MP3/WMA file has a .m3u or
.wma extension, other file extensions might
not work.
•Files can be recorded with a variety of fixed or
variable bit rates. Song title, artist name, and
album are available for display by the radio
when recorded using ID3 tags version 1 and 2.
•Create a folder structure that makes it easy to
find songs while driving. Organize songs by
albums using one folder for each album.
Each folder or album should contain 18 songs
or less.
•Make sure to finalize the disc when burning
an MP3/WMA disc, using multiple sessions.
It is usually better to burn the disc all at once.
The player is able to read and play a maximum of
50 folders, five sessions, and 999 files. Long file
names and folder names might use more disc
memory space than necessary. To conserve space
on the disc, minimize the length of the file and folder
names. An MP3/WMA CD that was recorded using
no file folders can also be played. The system can
support up to eight folders in depth, though, keep
the depth of the folders to a minimum in order to
keep down the difficulty and confusion in trying to
locate a particular folder during playback. If a CD
contains more than the maximum of 50 folders,
five sessions, and 999 files, the player lets you
access and navigate up to the maximum, but all
items over the maximum is ignored.
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Root Directory
The root directory is treated as a folder. If the root
directory has compressed audio files, the directory
is displayed as ROOT. All files contained directly
under the root directory are accessed prior to any
other directory.
Empty Directory or Folder
If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in
the file structure that contains only
folders/subfolders and no compressed files directly
beneath them, the player advances to the next
folder in the file structure that contains compressed
audio files. The empty folder does not display.
No Folder
When a CD contains only compressed files, the
files are located under the root folder. The next
and previous folder function does not function on
a CD that was recorded without folders or
playlists. When displaying the name of the folder
the radio displays ROOT.
When a CD contains only compressed audio files,
but no folders, all files are located under the
root folder. When the radio displays the name of
the folder, the radio displays ROOT.
Order of Play
Tracks is played in the following order:
•Playback begins from the first track under the
root directory.
•When all tracks from the root directory have
played, playback continues from files,
according to their numerical listing.
•After playing the last track from the last folder,
the player begins playing again at the first
track of the first folder or root directory.
File System and Naming
The song name in the ID3 tag is displayed. If the
song name is not present in the ID3 tag, then
the radio displays the file name without the
extension (such as MP3/WMA) instead.
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 filename
does not display.
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Playing an MP3/WMA
While the ignition is on, insert a CD partway into
the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in,
Loading, then Filecheck, and then MP3 or WMA
displays. The CD should begin playing. A CD plays
only while the ignition is on or ACC (accessory).
As each new track starts to play, the track number,
and the song name displays.
If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in
the player, it stays in the player. When a CD is in
the player and the ignition is turned on, the
radio must be turned on before the CD starts
playback. When the ignition and radio are turned
on, the CD starts playing where it stopped, if it
was the last selected audio source.
The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm)
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 can 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 can be an
increase in skipping, difficulty in finding 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 will not play
properly. If the surface of the CD is soiled, seeCare
of Your CDs on page 203for more information.
If there is no apparent damage, try a known
good CD.
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 marking pen.
Notice:If a label is added to a CD, or 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.
If an error displays, see “CD Messages” later in
this section.
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Audio Steering Wheel Controls
If your vehicle has this feature, some audio
controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel.
They include the following:
PWR (Power):Press this button to turn the audio
system on or off.
Press and hold this button for less than
two seconds to silence the system. Press and
release this button again to turn the sound back on.SEEK:Press and release this button within
0.5 seconds to go to the next preset station.
Press and hold this button for longer than
0.5 seconds to go to the next radio station.
The radio seeks stations only with a strong signal
that are in the selected band.
When playing a CD, press and release this button
within 0.5 seconds to go to the next track. Press
and hold this button for longer than 0.5 seconds to
fast forward through the tracks.
MODE:Press and release this button to select
FM1, FM2, FM-A, AM1, AM2, AM-A, or CD (MP3).
Press and release this button multiple times to
cycle through the audio playback options that are
available on your vehicle.
+ VOLUME−:Press the toggle bar located below
the + VOLUME−to adjust the volume. Press
the left side of the toggle bar, below the + (plus)
sign to increase the volume. Press the right side of
the toggle bar, below the−(minus) sign to
decrease the volume.
Front View of the
Steering Wheel ControlsSide View of the Volume
Control
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A
Accessories and Modifications..................... 249
Accessory Power Outlet(s).......................... 152
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle............................ 83
Additives, Fuel............................................ 252
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 345
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 264
Air Conditioning........................................... 155
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 165
Readiness Light....................................... 164
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).......................................... 400
Airbag System............................................... 66
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......................... 83
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 73
Passenger Sensing System....................... 76
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle....... 82
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?.................. 73
What Will You See After an
Airbag Inflates?...................................... 74
When Should an Airbag Inflate?................. 71
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 69
Antenna, Integrated Windshield................... 204Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................... 211
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 169
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels.................................... 341
Care of Safety Belts................................ 339
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 343
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 340
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 335
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 337
Finish Care.............................................. 340
Finish Damage......................................... 342
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 338
Leather.................................................... 338
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 342
Tires........................................................ 342
Underbody Maintenance........................... 342
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 343
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 339
Weatherstrips........................................... 339
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 340
Ashtray(s).................................................... 153
Audio System(s).......................................... 178
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 202
Care of Your CD Player........................... 204
Care of Your CDs.................................... 203
Integrated Windshield Antenna................. 204
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Radio with CD......................................... 180
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 186
Understanding Radio Reception............... 203
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid........................................................ 266
Operation................................................. 110
B
Battery........................................................ 284
Inadvertent Power Saver.......................... 152
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 227
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 211
Emergencies............................................ 213
Parking.................................................... 116
System Inspection.................................... 381
System Warning Light.............................. 168
Brakes........................................................ 281
Braking....................................................... 210
Braking in Emergencies............................... 213
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 105
Bulb Replacement....................................... 290
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)......................296, 297
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps......... 292Bulb Replacement (cont.)
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 290
Headlamp Aiming..................................... 290
Headlamps............................................... 290
License Plate Lamps................................ 301
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 301
Sidemarker Lamps..........................294, 295
Taillamps, Stoplamps and
Back-Up Lamps..................................... 300
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps....... 298
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps..................................... 299
Turn Signal Lamps................................... 293
Buying New Tires........................................ 318
C
California Fuel............................................. 252
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 249
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specifications...................... 352
Carbon Monoxide............... 99,121, 231, 243
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 339
Your CD Player........................................ 204
Your CDs ................................................. 203
Cargo Shade............................................... 130
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Securing a Child Restraint
Rear Seat Position..................................... 59
Right Front Seat Position........................... 62
Selecting the Right Schedule,
Maintenance............................................ 359
Service........................................................ 248
Accessories and Modifications.................. 249
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle......................................... 251
California Proposition 65 Warning............. 249
Doing Your Own Work............................. 250
Engine Soon Light................................... 172
Publications Ordering Information............. 406
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......... 82
Sheet Metal Damage................................... 342
Shifting Into Park (P)................................... 117
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................... 118
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance........ 361
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster........................ 31
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.................. 142
Spare Tire
Compact.................................................. 334
Installing.................................................. 329
Removing................................................ 326
Storing..................................................... 333Specifications, Capacities............................ 352
Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS)
Warning Light........................................... 170
Speedometer............................................... 163
Starting Your Engine................................... 107
Steering...................................................... 214
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive
Axle Boot and Seal Inspection................. 380
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio................... 202
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel.......................... 141
Storage Areas............................................. 126
Convenience Net..................................... 129
Cupholder(s)............................................ 126
Front Armrest Storage Area...................... 128
Front Storage Area.................................. 127
Glove Box................................................ 126
Hideaway Rear Storage Bins................... 130
Rear Seat Armrest................................... 129
Roof Rack Provisions............................... 128
Sunglasses Storage Compartment............ 127
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow............... 235
Sun Visors.................................................. 102
Sunroof....................................................... 131
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