2008 SATURN AURA display

BAND:Press to listen to the radio while a CD is playing.
The CD remains inside the radio for future listening.
CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary):Press to play a CD while
listening to the radio. The CD icon and a message
showing disc and/or track number displays when a CD is
in the player. Press 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 Input Device Found displays.
Playing an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc
Your radio system has a single CD (MP3) player,
it is capable of playing an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW disc.
For more information on how to play an MP3 CD-R
or CD-RW disc, seeUsing an MP3 on page 3-66later
in this section.
CD Messages
CHECK DISC:If this message displays and/or the CD
ejects, it could be for one of the following reasons:
It is very hot. When the temperature returns
to normal, the CD should play.
You are driving on a very rough road. When the
road becomes smoother, the CD should play.
The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down.
The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and
try again.
There could have been a problem while burning
the CD.
The label could be caught in the CD player.
If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason,
try a known good CD.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be
corrected, contact your dealer/retailer. If the radio
displays an error message, write it down and provide it
to your dealer/retailer while reporting the problem.
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
The radio system has an auxiliary input jack located
on the lower right side of the faceplate. This is not
an audio output; do not plug the headphone set into the
front auxiliary input jack. However, an external audio
device such as an iPod, laptop computer, MP3 player,
CD changer, etc. can be connected to the auxiliary
input jack for use as another source for audio listening.
Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device
while the vehicle is in PARK (P). SeeDefensive Driving
on page 4-2for more information on driver distraction.
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To use a portable audio player, connect a 3.5 mm
(1/8 inch) cable to the radio’s front auxiliary input jack.
When a device is connected, press the radio CD/AUX
button to begin playing audio from the device over
the vehicle speakers.
O(Power/Volume):Turn clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume
of the portable player. Additional volume adjustments
can be made from the portable device if the volume
is not loud or soft enough.
BAND:Press to listen to the radio while a portable
audio device is playing. The portable audio device
continues playing, so you might want to stop it or
turn it off.
CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary):Press to play a CD while a
portable audio device is playing. Press again and
the system begins playing audio from the connected
portable audio player. If a portable audio player is
not connected, No Input Device Found displays.
Using an MP3
MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc
The radio plays MP3 les that were recorded on a
CD-R or CD-RW disc. The les can be recorded with
the following xed bit rates: 32 kbps, 40 kbps, 56 kbps,
64 kbps, 80 kbps, 96 kbps, 112 kbps, 128 kbps,
160 kbps, 192 kbps, 224 kbps, 256 kbps, and
320 kbps or a variable bit rate. Song title, artist name,
and album are available for display by the radio
when recorded using ID3 tags version 1 and 2.
Compressed Audio
The radio also plays discs that contain both
uncompressed CD audio (.CDA les) and MP3 les.
By default the radio reads only the uncompressed
audio and ignore the MP3 les. Pressing the CAT
button toggles between compressed and uncompressed
audio format.
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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.
Do not mix standard audio and MP3 les on one disc.
The CD player is able to read and play a maximum of
50 folders, 50 playlists, and 255 les.
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).
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.
Playlists can be changed by using the previous and
next folder buttons, the tune knob, or the SEEK arrows.
You can also play an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW that was
recorded using no le folders. 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 are not accessible.
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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 is displayed 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 does not display.
No Folder
When a CD contains only compressed les, the les 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 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 go 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 does not display.
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Preprogrammed Playlists
Preprogrammed playlists that were created using
WinAmp™, MusicMatch™, or Real Jukebox™ software
can be accessed, however, there is no 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, label
side up. The player pulls it in, and the CD-R or CD-RW
should begin playing.
If the ignition or radio is turned off while a CD-R or
CD-RW is in the player, it stays in the player. When
the ignition or radio is turned on, the CD-R or CD-RW
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 displays.
ZEJECT:Press the CD eject button to eject
CD-R(s) or CD-RW(s). To eject the CD-R or CD-RW
that is currently playing, press and release this button.
A beep sounds and Ejecting Disc displays. Once
the disc is ejected, Remove Disc displays. The CD-R
or CD-RW can be removed. If the CD-R or CD-RW
is not removed, after several seconds, the CD-R
or CD-RW automatically pulls back into the player
and begins playing.
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 10 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. Sound is
heard 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. Sound
is heard at a reduced volume. Release this button
to resume playing the le. The elapsed time
of the le displays.
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RDM (Random):With the random setting, MP3 les on
the CD-R or CD-RW can be listened to in random,
rather than sequential order. To play MP3 les from a
CD-R or CD-RW 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 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 can 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. To listen to MP3 les by another artist, press the
pushbutton located below either arrow button. The disc
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 is displayed 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 or CD-RW and begins playing MP3 les from
that album.
To exit the 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 while a
CD is playing. The inactive CD remains inside the radio
for future listening.
CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary):Press this button to play a
CD while listening to the radio. The CD icon and
a message showing disc and/or track number displays
while a CD is in the player. 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 Input
Device Found displays.
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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 LOC, LOCK, or
LOCKED could display.
With THEFTLOCK
®activated, the radio does not
operate if stolen.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Radio controls are
located on the right side
of the steering wheel.
If your vehicle has
this feature, some audio
controls can be adjusted
at this location. They
include the following:+
e−e(Volume):Press the plus or minus button to
increase or to decrease the volume.
wx(Previous/Next):Press the arrows to go to the
previous or to the next stored radio station and stay
there. Press and hold the arrows briey to advance to
the previous or to the next station with a strong signal in
the selected band.
When a CD is playing, press the arrows to go to the
previous or to the next track. Press and hold the arrows
briey to continue reversing back or advancing ahead
to other tracks within the disc.
g(Mute/Voice Activation):Press this button to
silence the system. Press this button again to turn the
sound on. If your vehicle has OnStar
®, press and
hold this button for two seconds to activate voice on
the OnStar
®system. See theOnStar®System on
page 2-35in this manual for more information.
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Radio Reception
Frequency interference and static can occur during
normal radio reception if items such as cell phone
chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and
external electronic devices are plugged into the
accessory power outlet. If there is interference or static,
unplug the item from the accessory power outlet.
AM
The range for most AM stations is greater than for
FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause
station frequencies to interfere with each other.
For better radio reception, most AM radio stations
boost the power levels during the day, and then reduce
these levels during the night. Static can also occur
when things like storms and power lines interfere with
radio reception. When this happens, try reducing
the treble on your radio.
FM Stereo
FM stereo gives the best sound, but FM signals only
reach about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildings
or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing the
sound to fade in and out.
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio
reception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous
United States, and in Canada. Just as with FM,
tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio
signals, causing the sound to fade in and out. In
addition, traveling or standing under heavy foliage,
bridges, garages, or through tunnels could cause loss
of the XM signal for a period of time. The radio may
display NO XM SIGNAL to indicate interference.
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