2008 CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZER Owners Manual

To change the default on the display, press the DISPL
knob until the desired display appears, then press and
hold this knob for two seconds. The radio produces one
beep and the selected display becomes the default.
INFO (Information):INFO displays when a current
track has ID3 tag information. Press this button
to display the artist name and album contained in the
tag. INFO disappears from the display when the
information in the ID3 tag has nished.
BAND:Press this button to listen to the radio when a
CD is playing. The inactive CD remains inside the radio
for future listening.
CD AUX (Auxiliary):Press this button to play a CD
when listening to the radio. The CD symbol displays
when a CD is loaded.
Z(Eject):Press this button to eject a CD. Eject can
activate while either the ignition or the radio is off.
CDs can be loaded while the ignition and the radio is
off if this button is pressed rst.
XM Radio Messages
If you have a Radio with CD or Radio with Six-Disc CD,
you can receive these radio display messages.
XL (Explicit Language Channels):These channels, or
any others, can be blocked at a customer’s request,
by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
Updating:The encryption code in the receiver is being
updated, and no action is required. This process
should take no longer than 30 seconds.
No Signal:The system is functioning correctly, but the
vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM™
signal. When the vehicle is moved into an open area,
the signal should return.
Loading XM:The audio system is acquiring and
processing audio and text data. No action is needed.
This message should disappear shortly.
CH Off Air:This channel is not currently in service.
Tune to another channel.
CH Unavail:This 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.
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No Info:No artist, song title, category, or text
information is available at this time on this channel.
The system is working properly.
Not Found:There are no channels available for the
selected category. The system is working properly.
XM Locked: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 is received after having
your vehicle serviced, check with your dealer/retailer.
Radio ID:If tuned to channel 0, this message alternates
with the XM™ Radio 8 digit radio ID label. This label
is needed to activate the service.
Unknown:If this message is received when tuned to
channel 0, there could be a receiver fault. Consult
with your dealer/retailer.
Chk XMRcvr:If this message does not clear within a
short period of time, the receiver could have a fault.
Consult with your dealer/retailer.
If you have a Radio with CD (MP3), you can receive
these radio display messages.XL (Explicit Language Channels):These channels, or
any others, can be blocked at a customer’s request,
by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
Updating:The encryption code in the receiver is being
updated, and no action is required. This process
should take no longer than 30 seconds.
No Signl:The system is functioning correctly, but the
vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM™ signal.
When the vehicle is moved into an open area, the signal
should return.
Loading:The radio system is acquiring and processing
audio and text data. No action is needed. This message
should disappear shortly.
Off Air:This channel is not currently in service.
Tune to another channel.
CH Unavl:This 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 Info:No artist, song title, category, or text
information is available at this time on this channel.
The system is working properly.
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NotFound:There are no channels available for the
selected category. The system is working properly.
XM Lock:The XM™ receiver in your vehicle may have
previously been in another vehicle. For security
purposes, XM™ receivers cannot be swapped between
vehicles. If this message is received after having
your vehicle serviced, check with your dealer/retailer.
Radio ID:If tuned to channel 0, this message will
alternate with the XM™ Radio eight digit radio ID label.
This label is needed to activate the service.
Unknown:If this message is received when tuned to
channel 0, there could be a receiver fault. Consult
with your dealer/retailer.
Check XM:If this message does not clear within a
short period of time, the receiver could have a
fault. Consult with your dealer/retailer.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 (RSE)
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.
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Before You Drive
The RSE system is for rear seat passengers only and is
not intended for the driver while driving.
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 Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) is active.
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.
The transmitters are located below the video display
screen. The headphones shut off automatically if
they lose the signal from the system after about four
minutes to save battery power. The signal can be lost if
the system is turned off or if the headphones are out
of range of the transmitters.
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When using the wired headphones, 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.
Notice:Do not store the headphones in heat or
direct sunlight. This could damage the headphones
and repairs will not be covered by your warranty.
Storage in extreme cold can weaken the batteries.
Keep the headphones stored in a cool, dry place.
Both sets of rear seat headphones may include foam
ear pads.
The foam ear pads can become worn or damaged if
they are not handled or stored properly. They can
be replaced separately from the headphone set.
The headphone replacement foam ear pads can be
ordered in pairs. See your dealer/retailer for more
information.Battery Replacement
To change the batteries on the headphones:
1. Loosen the screw to the battery door on the left
side of the headphones and slide open.
2. Replace the two batteries in the compartment.
Install correctly using the diagram on the inside
of the battery compartment.
3. Replace the battery door and tighten the door
screw.
If the headphones are to be stored for a long period of
time, remove the batteries and keep them in a cool,
dry place.
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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.
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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)
The RSE system always transmits the audio signal to
the wireless headphones, if there is audio available.
See “Headphones” earlier in this section for more
information.
The RSE system is capable of outputting audio to the
vehicle speakers by using the radio. The RSE system can
be selected as an audio source on the radio if the RSE
system power is on. Once the RSE system is selected as
an audio source on the radio, adjust the speaker volume
on the radio, if necessary. If the RSE system power is not
on, the RSE system is not an available source on the
radio. See your vehicle’s radio information.
The RSE system is capable of outputting audio to the
wired headphone jacks on the rear seat audio system
(if equipped). The RSE system can be selected as
an audio source on the rear seat audio system if the
RSE system power is on. SeeRear Seat Audio (RSA)
on page 3-103for more information.
Video Screen
The video screen is located in the overhead console.
To use the video screen, do the following:
1. Push forward on the release button located on the
DVD display console.
2. Pull the screen down, away from you, and adjust its
position as desired.
When the video screen is not in use, push it up into its
locked position.
If a DVD is playing and the screen is raised to its locked
position, the screen shuts off, but the DVD continues
to play through the previous audio or video source.
The video screen contains the IR transmitters for the
wireless headphones and the IR receivers for the remote
control. If the screen is in the closed position, the
signals are not available for the operation of the
headphones or the remote control.
Notice:Avoid directly touching the video screen,
as damage may occur. See “Cleaning the Video
Screen” later in this section for more information.
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DVD Player
The DVD player is located in the overhead console and
is controlled by the buttons on the DVD player or on
the remote control. See “Remote Control” later in
this section for more information.
The DVD player power can be turned on while the
ignition is in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or when
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
The RSE system DVD player is only compatible with
DVDs of the appropriate region code in the country that
the vehicle was sold. 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 RadioService (if equipped), the audio for these sources will be
heard, 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.
DVD Player Buttons (Without Sunroof)
O(Power):Press to turn the RSE system on and off.
The power indicator light illuminates when the power
is on.
X(Eject):Press to eject a DVD or CD.
SRCE (Source):Press to switch between the DVD
player and an auxiliary source.
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