2007 CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZER CD player

Using an MP3
MP3 CD-R Disc
MP3 Format
If you burn your own MP3 disc on a personal
computer:
Make sure the MP3 les are recorded on a
CD-R disc.
Do not mix standard audio and MP3 les
on one disc.
Make sure playlists have a .mp3 or .wpl
extension, other le extensions might not work.
Files can be recorded with a variety of xed or
variable bit rates. Song title, artist name, and
album is available for display by the radio
when recorded using ID3 tags version 1 and 2.
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.
Make sure to nalize the disc when burning
an MP3 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, 50 playlists, 10 sessions, and
255 les. Long le names, folder names, or playlist
names can use more disc memory space than
necessary. To conserve space on the disc,
minimize the length of the le, folder, or playlist
names. You can also play an MP3 CD that
was recorded using no le folders. The system
can support up to 11 folders in depth, though,
keep the depth of the folders to a minimum
in order to keep down the complexity and
confusion in trying to locate a particular folder
during playback. If a CD contains more than the
maximum of 50 folders, 50 playlists, 10 sessions,
and 255 les the player lets you access and
navigate up to the maximum, but all items over
the maximum are ignored.
Root Directory
The root directory 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.
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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 does not display.
No Folder
When the CD contains only compressed les, the
les are located under the root folder. The next
and previous folder functions do not function on a
CD that was recorded without folders or playlists.
When displaying the name of the folder the
radio displays ROOT.
When the CD 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 search 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 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.
If the CD does not contain any playlists, then
play begins from the rst track under the
root directory. When all tracks from the root
directory have played, play continues from
les according to their numerical listing.
After playing the last track from the last folder,
play begins again at the rst track of the
rst folder or root directory.
When play enters a new folder, the display does
not automatically show the new folder name unless
the folder mode has been chosen as the default
display. See DISPL later in this section for
more information. The new track name displays.
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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
Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up.
The player pulls it in, and READING displays.
The CD should begin playing and the CD symbol
displays. If you want to insert a CD with the
ignition off, rst press the
Zbutton or the
DISPL knob.
If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the
player it stays in the player. When the ignition or
radio is turned on, the CD starts to play where it
stopped, if it was the last selected audio source.
As each new track starts to play, the track number
displays.
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 nding
tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting.
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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 302for
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.1 FLDx(Previous Folder):Press the
xpushbutton to go to the rst track in the previous
folder. Press the
xbutton while in folder random
to go to the rst track in the previous folder
and random the tracks in that folder.
2 FLD
w(Next Folder):Press thewpushbutton
to go to the rst track in the next folder. Press
the
wbutton while in folder random to go to
the rst track in the next folder and random the
tracks in that folder.
3 REV (Reverse):Press and hold this pushbutton
to reverse quickly within a track. Press and hold
this pushbutton for less than two seconds to
reverse at 10 times the normal playing speed.
Press and hold it for more than two seconds
to reverse at 20 times the normal playing speed.
Release this pushbutton to play the passage.
REV and the elapsed time of the track displays.
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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 the Digital Versatile
Disc (DVD) Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)
system. The RSE system includes a DVD player,
a video display screen, two sets of wireless
headphones, and a remote control.
Parental Control
This button is located behind the video screen.
Press this button while a DVD or CD is playing
to freeze the video and mute the audio. The video
screen displays Parental Control ON and the
power indicator light on the DVD player ashes.It also disables all other button operations from
the remote control and the DVD player, with
the exception of the eject button. Press this button
again to restore operation of the DVD player.
This button can also be used to turn the DVD
player power on and automatically resume play if
the ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY, or if RAP
is active.
Before You Drive
The RSE system is for rear seat passengers only.
The driver cannot safely view the video screen
while driving and should not try to do so.
Headphones
The RSE system includes two sets of wireless
headphones.
Each set of headphones has an ON/OFF control.
An indicator light illuminates on the headphones
when they are on. If the light does not illuminate,
the batteries may need to be replaced. See “Battery
Replacement” following for more information.
Each set of headphones has a volume knob.
To adjust the volume, adjust this knob.
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Stereo RCA Jacks
The RCA jacks are located behind the video
screen. The RCA jacks allow audio and video
signals to be connected from an auxiliary device
such as a camcorder or a video game unit to
the RSE system. Standard RCA cables, not
included, are needed to connect the auxiliary
device to the RCA jacks. The yellow connector
inputs video and the red and white connectors
input right and left audio. Refer to the
manufacturer’s instructions for proper
connection of the auxiliary device.
To use the auxiliary inputs on the RSE system,
connect an external auxiliary device to the
color-coded RCA jacks and turn both the
auxiliary device and the RSE system power on.
If the RSE system had been previously in the
DVD player mode, pressing the SRCE button
on the faceplate or the remote control switches
the RSE system between the auxiliary device
and the DVD player.
How to Change the Video Format when
in the Auxiliary Mode
The auxiliary input video format is preset to NTSC.
In some countries, the video format may be in
the PAL system. To change the video format,
perform the following:
1. Press the
zdisplay menu button.
2. Press the down
qnavigation arrow to
highlight the Video Format option.
3. Press the
rbutton to select Video Format.
4. Press the left
por rightonavigation
arrows to select the desired video format.
5. Press the
rbutton to accept the change.
Audio Output
Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs can
be heard through the following possible sources:
Wireless Headphones
Vehicle Speakers
Vehicle wired headphone jacks on the
Rear Seat Audio system (if equipped)
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DVD Player
The DVD player is located in the overhead
console. The DVD player can be controlled by the
buttons on the DVD player and/or by the buttons
on the remote control. See “Remote Control”
later in this section for more information.
The DVD player power can be turned on when
the ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY, or when
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
The RSE system DVD player is only compatible
with DVDs of the appropriate region code
for the country that the vehicle was sold in.
The DVD region code is printed on the jacket
of most DVDs.Standard audio CDs, CD-R, CD-RW, Video CD
and Photo CD/CD-R media are fully supported
by this DVD player. DVD-R and DVD-RW media
is supported if formatted as DVD-Video. DVD+R
and DVD+RW media may or may not be supported
by the DVD player. The DVD player does not
support DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, and DVD Audio
media. An error message displays if this type
of media is inserted into the DVD player.
When using the wired headphones, not included,
if the front seat passengers play a CD in the
Radio with Six-Disc CD (if equipped) or use XM™
Satellite Radio Service (if equipped), you will
hear the audio for these sources, instead of the
DVD or CD that is currently playing through
the RSE.
If an error message displays on the video screen,
see “DVD Messages” later in this section.
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DVD Player Buttons (Without Sunroof)
O(Power):Press theObutton to turn the
RSE system on and off. The power indicator light
illuminates when the power is on.
X(Eject):Press theXbutton to eject a
DVD or CD.SRCE (Source):Press this button to switch
between the DVD player and an auxiliary source.
c(Stop):Press thecbutton to stop playing,
rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVD or CD.
Press the
cbutton twice to return to the
beginning of the DVD.
s(Play/Pause):Press thesbutton to
start play of a DVD or CD. Press the
sbutton
while a DVD or CD is playing to pause it. Press this
button again to continue the play of the DVD or CD.
y(Main DVD Menu):Press theybutton to
access the DVD menu. The DVD menu is different
on every DVD. Use the
n,q,p,onavigation
arrows to move the cursor around the DVD menu.
After making a selection press the enter button.
This button only operates when playing a DVD.
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