2009 PONTIAC G8 audio

To record an MP3 disc:
Record the MP3 les onto a
CD-R or CD-RW disc.
Record playlists with an .m3u
or .wpl extension.
Do not mix standard audio and
MP3 les on the same disc.
Record the entire disc at once.
Finalize the disc when recording
an MP3 disc with multiple
sessions.
Root Directory
The root directory is treated as a
folder. All .mp3 les in the root
directory are accessed before
folders in the root directory.
Empty Directory or Folder
Empty folders and directories will not
show on the display. The system will
ignore empty directories and folders
and advance to the next directory or
folder that has .mp3 les in it.No Folder
On a CD that contains only .mp3
les in the root directory the
next and previous folder functions
do not work.
On a CD that contains playlists
and .mp3 les, the next and
previous folder functions search
playlists rst and then search .mp3
les in the root folder.
Order of Play
Tracks are played in the following
order for CDs that have playlists:
1. The rst track in the rst playlist
and then continues sequentially
through all tracks in each
playlist.
2. When the last track of the last
playlist has played, play restarts
from the rst track of the rst
playlist.Tracks are played in the following
order for CDs that do not have
playlists:
1. Play starts with the rst le in the
root directory.
2. After all les from the root
directory have played, les in the
folders will play.
3. After playing the last le from the
last folder, play restarts with the
rst le in the root directory.
File System and Naming
The radio shows track names that
are shorter than 39 characters,
names that are longer will be
shortened. The radio will show the
track name as:
The song name that is in the
ID3 tag.
The le name without the le
extension if the song name is
not in the ID3 tag.
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Preprogrammed Playlists
Playlists are accessed before les
or folders in the root directory.
Preprogrammed playlists created by
WinAmp™, MusicMatch™, or
Real Jukebox™ software can be
accessed and are treated as special
folders containing compressed
audio song les.
Playing an MP3
The MP3 player cannot play the
smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single
CDs with an adapter ring.
To play an MP3 CD:
1. Press CD if an MP3 disc is
already in the player.
2. Refer toRadio(s) on page 6-3for
information on how to load discs
if the CD player is empty.MP3 CD Display:To change the
MP3 CD display, press the softkey
under the label Display Mode until
the desired display is shown.
The MP3 CD display modes are:
Normal mode with folder number,
track number, and elapsed time.
Folder and song info mode with
folder number, track number,
folder name and song name.
Folder name and song name can
only be displayed when the
appropriate data is stored on the
CD MP3 ID tag.
Artist and song info mode with
folder number, track number,
artist name, and song name.
Artist name and song name can
only be displayed when the
appropriate data is stored on the
CD MP3 ID tag.
Song info mode with folder
number, track number, and
folder name.RANDOM:Select to hear the tracks
in random order. The random modes
are RDM IN DISC (random in disc) or
RDM IN FOLDER (random in folder).
To use RANDOM:
1. Press the softkey below the
Random label to display the
different random modes.
2. Press the softkey below RDM IN
DISC or RDM IN FOLDER.
3. Press
lto go to the next track.
4. Press
gto go to the previous
track.
5. Press the softkey below the
active random mode to cancel
the random mode.
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l(Forward):Press to go to the
next track or press
lmultiple times
until the desired track is reached.
g(Reverse):Press to go back to
the start of the current track or
press
gmultiple times until
the desired track is reached.
XM Radio 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).
XM 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 XM 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.
Channel Off Air:This channel is
not currently in service. Tune
in to another channel.
Channel Unauth:This channel is
blocked or cannot be received
with your XM Subscription package.
Channel 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.
No Artist Info:No artist information
is available at this time on this
channel. The system is working
properly.
No Title Info:No song title
information is available at this time
on this channel. The system is
working properly.No CAT Info:No category
information is available at this time
on this channel. The system is
working properly.
No Information:No text or
informational messages are
available at this time on this
channel. The system is working
properly.
CAT Not Found:There are no
channels available for the selected
category. The system is working
properly.
XM Theftlocked:The XM™
receiver in your vehicle could 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.
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XM 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.
Check XM Receivr:If this message
does not clear within a short period
of time, the receiver could have
a fault. Consult with your
dealer/retailer.
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/retailer.Bluetooth®
Vehicles with a Bluetooth system
can use a Bluetooth capable
cell phone with a Hands Free
Prole to make and receive phone
calls. The system can be used
while the key is in ON/RUN or
ACC/ACCESSORY position.
The range of the Bluetooth system
can be up to 30 ft. (9.1 m). Not all
phones support all functions, and not
all phones are guaranteed to work
with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system.
See gm.com/bluetooth for more
information on compatible phones.
Voice Recognition
The Bluetooth system uses voice
recognition to interpret voice
commands to dial phone numbers
and name tags.Noise:Keep interior noise levels to
a minimum. The system may not
recognize voice commands if there
is too much background noise.
When to Speak:A short tone
sounds after the system responds
indicating when it is waiting for
a voice command. Wait until
the tone and then speak.
How to Speak:Speak clearly in a
calm and natural voice.
Audio System
When using the in-vehicle Bluetooth
system, sound comes through the
vehicle’s front audio system
speakers and over-rides the audio
system. Use the audio system
volume knob, during a call, to change
the volume level. The adjusted
volume level remains in memory for
later calls. To prevent missed calls, a
minimum volume level is used if the
volume is turned down too low.
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Bluetooth Controls
Use the buttons located on the
steering wheel to operate the
in-vehicle Bluetooth system. See
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
on page 6-36for more information.
%(Voice In):Press to answer
incoming calls, to conrm system
information, and to start speech
recognition.
{(Call End):Press to end a
call, reject a call, or to cancel an
operation.
Pairing
A Bluetooth enabled cell phone
must be paired to the in-vehicle
Bluetooth system rst and then
connected to the vehicle before it
can be used. See the cell phone
manufacturers user guide for
Bluetooth functions before pairing
the cell phone. If a Bluetooth phone
is not connected, calls will bemade using OnStar
®Hands Free
Calling, if available. Refer to
the OnStar owner’s guide for more
information.
Pairing Information:
Up to ve cell phones can be
paired to the in-vehicle
Bluetooth system.
The pairing process is disabled
when the vehicle is moving.
The in-vehicle Bluetooth system
automatically links with the rst
available paired cell phone in the
order the phone was paired.
Only one paired cell phone can
be connected to the in-vehicle
Bluetooth system at a time.
Pairing should only need to be
completed once, unless
changes to the pairing
information have been made or
the phone is deleted.
To link to a different paired phone,
see Linking to a Different Phone
later in this section.Pairing a Phone
1. Press and hold
%for
two seconds. The system
responds with “Ready”
followed by a tone.
2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system
responds with “Bluetooth
ready” followed by a tone.
3. Say “Pair”. The system responds
with instructions and a four digit
PIN number. The PIN number
will be used in Step 4.
4. Start the Pairing process on the
cell phone that will be paired to
the vehicle. Reference the
cell phone manufacturers user
guide for information on this
process.
Locate the device named
“General Motors” in the list on
the cellular phone and follow the
instructions on the cell phone
to enter the four digit PIN number
that was provided in Step 3.
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3. Say the entire number without
pausing.
If the system recognizes the
number, it responds with
“OK, Dialing” and dials
the number.
If the system does not
recognize the number, it
conrms the numbers followed
by a tone. If the number is
correct, say “Yes”. The system
responds with “OK, Dialing”
and dials the number. If the
number is not correct, say
“No”. The system will ask for
the number to be re-entered.
Using the Digit Dial Command
1. Press and hold
%for
two seconds. The system
responds with “Ready”
followed by a tone.
2. Say “Digit Dial”. The system
responds with “Digit dial using
, please say
the rst digit to dial” followed by
a tone.3. Say the digit to be dialed one at
a time. Following each digit, the
system will repeat back the
digit it heard followed by a tone.
4. Continue entering digits until the
number to be dialed is complete.
After the whole number has
been entered, say “Dial”.
The system responds with “OK,
Dialing” and dials the number.
If an unwanted number
is recognized by the system,
say “Clear” at any time to
clear the last number.
To hear all of the numbers
recognized by the system, say
“Verify” at any time and the
system will repeat them.
Using the Call Command
1. Press and hold
%for
two seconds. The system
responds with “Ready”
followed by a tone.2. Say “Call”. The system responds
with “Call using .
Please say the name tag”
followed by a tone.
3. Say the name tag of the person
to call.
If the system clearly
recognizes the name tag it
responds with “OK, calling,
” and dials the
number.
If the system is unsure it
recognizes the right name tag,
it conrms the name tag
followed by a tone. If the name
tag is correct, say “Yes”. The
system responds with “OK,
calling, ” and dials
the number. If the name tag is
not correct, say “No”. The
system will ask for the name
tag to be re-entered.
Once connected, the person called
will be heard through the audio
speakers.
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Using the Re-dial Command
1. Press and hold
%for
two seconds. The system
responds with “Ready”
followed by a tone.
2. After the tone, say “Re-dial”.
The system responds with
“Re-dial using ”
and dials the last number called
from the connected Bluetooth
phone.
Once connected, the person called
will be heard through the audio
speakers.
Receiving a Call
When an incoming call is received,
the audio system mutes and a
ring tone is heard in the vehicle.
Press%and begin speaking to
answer the call.
Press{to ignore a call.
Call Waiting
Call waiting must be supported on
the Bluetooth phone and enabled by
the wireless service carrier to work.
Press%to answer an incoming
call when another call is active.
The original call is placed on hold.
Press%again to return to the
original call.
To ignore the incoming call,
continue with the original call with
no action.
Press{to disconnect the current
call and switch to the call on hold.
Three-Way Calling
Three-Way Calling must be
supported on the Bluetooth phone
and enabled by the wireless service
carrier to work.
1. While on a call press
%. The
system responds with “Ready”
followed by a tone.
2. Say “Three-way call”. The system
responds with “Three-way call,
please say dial or call”.
3. Use the dial or call command to
dial the number of the third party
to be called.
4. Once the call is connected, press
%to link all the callers together.
Ending a Call
Press{to end a call.
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Muting a Call
During a call, all sounds from inside
the vehicle can be muted so that
the person on the other end of
the call cannot hear them.
To Mute a call
1. Press
%. The system responds
with “Ready” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Mute Call”. The system
responds with “Call muted”.
To Cancel Mute
1. Press
%. The system responds
with “Ready” followed by a tone.
2. After the tone, say “Mute Call”.
The system responds with
“Resuming call”.
Transferring a Call
Audio can be transferred between
the in-vehicle Bluetooth system
and the cell phone.
To Transfer Audio to the
Cell Phone
During a call with the audio in the
vehicle:
1. Press
%. The system responds
with “Ready” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Transfer Call.” The system
responds with “Transferring call”
and the audio will switch from
the vehicle to the cell phone.
To Transfer Audio to the
In-Vehicle Bluetooth System
The cellular phone must be paired
and connected with the Bluetooth
system before a call can be
transferred. The connection process
can take up to two minutes after
the key is turned to the ON/RUN or
ACC/ACCESSORY position.During a call with the audio on the
cell phone, press
%for more than
two seconds. The audio switches
from the cell phone to the vehicle.
Voice Pass-Thru
Voice Pass-Thru allows access to
the voice recognition commands on
the cell phone. See the cell phone
manufacturers user guide to see
if the cell phone supports this
feature. This feature can be used to
verbally access contacts stored
in the cell phone.
1. Press and hold
%for
two seconds. The system
responds with “Ready”
followed by a tone.
2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system
responds with “Bluetooth
ready” followed by a tone.
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