2010 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Owners Manual

Six-Disc CD Radio:
Press Xto eject the CD that is currently playing.
To eject multiple CDs: 1. Press and hold Xfor two seconds. A beep sounds
and EJECT ALL displays.
2. The ejected CD can be removed when REMOVE DISC displays.
To stop ejecting the CDs, press the
MorX.
The CD is automatically pulled back into the player if
the CD is not removed after 25 seconds. Pushing a CD
back into the player, before the 25 second time period is
complete causes the player to sense an error and the
CD player tries to eject the CD several times before
stopping.
Wait for the timer to expire before pressing
Xagain.
Pressing
Xrepeatedly after trying to push a CD in
manually causes the CD players 25-second eject timer
to reset.
RPT (Repeat) : Press to hear a track or an entire CD
over again.
Single CD Radio:
Press RPT to hear a track over again, REPEAT
displays. Press again to turn off repeat, REPEAT OFF
displays. Six-Disc CD Radio:
.Press RPT until REPEAT displays to repeat a
track.
.Press RPT until REPEAT ONE DISC displays to
repeat an entire CD
.Press RPT until REPEAT OFF displays to turn off
repeat.
RDM (Random) : Press to hear the tracks in random,
rather than sequential order, on one CD or all of the
loaded CDs.
Single CD Radio:
Press and release RDM, until RANDOM DISC PLAY
displays. Press and release the RDM until RANDOM
OFF displays to turn off random play.
Six-Disc CD Radio:
.Press and release RDM until RANDOM DISC
PLAY displays to play the tracks on one CD in
random order. Once all tracks on this disc have
played, RANDOM DISC PLAY will repeat.
.Press and release RDM until RANDOM ALL
DISCS displays to play the tracks on all of the CDs
that are loaded in random order.
.Press and release RDM until RANDOM OFF
displays to turn off random play.
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R(Song List):The Song List feature can save
20 track selections.
To save tracks:
1. If S-LIST is displayed, press
Rto turn it off.
2. Select the desired CD by pressing the numbered pushbutton and then use
uorO eknob to
select the track to be saved.
3. Press and hold
Runtil a beep sounds and
ADDED SONG displays.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to save other selections.
SONGLIST FULL displays if more than 20 selections
are stored.
To play tracks:
1. Press
R. One beep sounds and S-LIST displays.
The recorded tracks begin to play in the order they
were saved
2. Press
toruto go back or forward within the
saved tracks. To delete tracks:
1. Press
Rto turn song list on. S-LIST displays.
2. Press
toru, use theO eknob to select the
desired track to be deleted.
3. Press and hold
Runtil SONG REMOVED
displays.
After a track has been deleted, the remaining tracks are
moved up the list. When another track is added to the
song list, the track is added to the end of the list.
To delete the entire song list:
1. Press
Rto turn song list on. S-LIST displays.
2. Press and hold
Rfor more than four seconds.
One beep sounds and SONGLIST EMPTY
displays to confirm that the song list has been
deleted.
If a CD is ejected, and the song list contains saved
tracks from that CD, those tracks are automatically
deleted from the song list. Any tracks saved to the song
list again are added to the bottom of the list.
To end song list mode, press
R. One beep sounds
and S-LIST is removed from the display.
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Care of CDs and the CD Player
Care of CDs
Store CD(s) in their original cases or other protective
cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. The CD
player scans the bottom of the disc. If the bottom of a
CD is damaged it may not play properly or at all. Do not
touch the bottom of a CD while handling it. Pick up CDs
by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and
the outer edge.
If the surface of a CD is dirty, take a soft, lint free
cloth or dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral
detergent solution mixed with water, and clean it. Make
sure the wiping process starts from the center to
the edge.
Care of the CD Player
Do not add labels to a CD, it could get caught in the
CD player. Use a marking pen to write on the top of the
CD if a description is needed.
Do not use CD lens cleaners, they could damage the
CD player. 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.
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
The radio system has an auxiliary input jack located on
the right side of the faceplate. This is not an audio
output; do not plug the headphone set into the front
auxiliary input jack. An external audio device 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 P (Park). See Defensive Driving
on page 5‑2.
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Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in.) cable to the radio’s front
auxiliary input jack to use a portable audio player.
The radio displays AUX INPUT DEVICE when a device
is connected and begins playing audio from that device.
Top Knob (Power/Volume) : Turn to increase or
decrease the volume of the portable player. Additional
volume adjustments can be made from the portable
device.
BAND : Press to listen to the radio while a portable
audio device is playing. The portable audio device
continues playing.
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
connected, AUX INPUT DEVICE displays. If a portable
audio player is not connected, AUX INPUT DEVICE
does not display.Using an MP3
MP3 Format
Radios with the MP3 feature can only play CD-R discs.
Do not mix standard audio and MP3 files on the
same disc.
Supported File Structure
Radios with the MP3 feature support up to:
.50 folders.
.11 folders in depth.
.50 playlists.
.255 files.
.10 sessions.
Root Directory:
The root directory is treated as a folder. Files are stored
in the root directory when the disc or storage device
does not contain folders. Files accessed from the root
directory display as F1 ROOT.
Empty Folder:
Folders that do not contain files are skipped, and the
player advances to the next folder that contains files.
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Supported Bit Rates
The following bit rates are supported: 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.
File Naming
ID3v1 and ID3v2 tags are supported. The track name
contained in the ID3 tag is shown on the display. The
display only shows up to 32 characters for track and file
names.
If the track name is not contained in the ID3 tag, the
display shows the file name without the file extension.
Playlists
Playlists that do not have a .m3u or .wpl extension may
not work.
Preprogrammed playlists created by WinAmp™,
MusicMatch™, or Real Jukebox™ software are
supported and they cannot be edited using the radio.
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 the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD-R in the
player, it stays in the player. When the ignition or radio
is turned on, the CD-R 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.
Order of Play
Tracks are played sequentially in the following order:
1. Playlists.
2. Files contained in the root directory.
3. Files contained in folders.
O/e(Tune): Turn to go to the next or previous track.
{(Previous Folder): Press to go to the first track in
the previous folder. Press and hold to reverse through
the current track.
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|(Next Folder):Press to go to the first track in the
next folder. Press and hold to fast forward the current
track.
RDM (Random) : Press to hear the tracks in random,
rather than sequential order, on one CD, one folder,
or all of the loaded CDs.
Press and release RDM until:
.RANDOM DISC PLAY displays to play the tracks
on the CD in random order.
.RANDOM FOLDER displays to play the tracks in
the folder in random order.
.RANDOM ALL DISCS displays to play the tracks
on all of the CDs that are loaded in random order.
.RANDOM OFF displays to turn off random play. RPT (Repeat) :
Press to hear a track, CD, or a folder
over again.
Press and release RPT until:
.REPEAT displays to repeat a track.
.REPEAT ONE DISC displays to repeat a CD.
.REPEAT FOLDER displays to repeat a folder.
.REPEAT OFF displays to turn off repeated play.
tSEEKu: Presstto go to the start of the current
track, if more than eight seconds have played.
Press
uto go to the next track. Presstorumore
than once to continue moving backward or forward
through the CD.
4(Information): Press to display the artist name and
album contained in the ID3 tag.
BAND : Press to listen to the radio when a CD is
playing. The inactive CD remains inside the radio for
future listening.
CD AUX (Auxiliary) : Press to play a CD when listening
to the radio. The CD symbol displays when a CD is
loaded.
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XM Radio Messages
XL (Explicit Language Channels) :These
channels, or any others, can be blocked 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 in to another channel.
CH Unauth : This channel is blocked or cannot be
received with your XM Subscription package.
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. 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 the
vehicle serviced, check with your dealer/retailer.
Radio ID : If tuned to channel 0, this message will
alternate 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 may 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 may have a fault.
Consult with your dealer/retailer.
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Navigation/Radio System
For vehicles with a navigation radio system, see the
separate Navigation System manual.
Bluetooth®
Vehicles with a Bluetooth system can use a Bluetooth
capable cell phone with a Hands Free Profile 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
9.1 m (30 ft). Not all phones support all functions,
and not all phones are guaranteed to work with
the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. See www.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.
Bluetooth Controls
Use the buttons located on the steering wheel to
operate the in‐vehicle Bluetooth system. See Audio
Steering Wheel Controls
on page 4‑107for more
information.
b g(Push To Talk) : Press to answer incoming calls,
to confirm system information, and to start speech
recognition.
c(Phone On Hook): Press to end a call, reject a
call, or to cancel an operation.
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