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Control Buttons
The buttons used to control the XM
radio are:
RADIO/BAND:Press to turn the
radio on and choose between AM,
FM, and XM, if equipped.
gSEEK /lSEEK: Press to go
to the previous or next channel.
FAV: Press to open the
favorites list.
1‐6: Press to select a favorite.
TUNE: Turn to select a channel.
INFO: Press to display additional
information that may be available
about the current song.
k(Play/Pause): Press to pause
time shifted content, if equipped.
Selecting the XM Band
Press the RADIO/BAND button to
choose between the AM, FM and
XM bands. The last channel played
in that band begins to play when
that band is selected.
XM Categories
XM channels are organized in
categories.
Removing or Adding Categories
Channels in a category that have
been removed can still be accessed
by using the
gSEEK orlSEEK
buttons, or the TUNE knob.
To add or remove categories:
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Radio Settings.
3. Select XM Categories.
4. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob to highlight the category.
5. Press the MENU/SELECT knob to remove or add the category.
Selecting an XM Channel
XM channels can be selected by
using
gSEEK,lSEEK, the
TUNE knob, or the menu system. Selecting a Channel Using
gSEEK orlSEEK
(Radio with CD)
.Press and releasegSEEK or
lSEEK to go to the previous
or next channel.
.Press and holdgSEEK or
lSEEK to scroll through the
previous or next channel until
the channel is reached.
Selecting a Channel Using
gSEEK orlSEEK
(Radio with CD/DVD and MEM)
Press and release
gSEEK or
lSEEK to go to the previous or
next channel.
Selecting a Channel Using the
TUNE Knob
To select an XM channel using the
TUNE knob:
Turn the TUNE knob to highlight an
XM channel; the channel is selected
after a short delay.
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To select a channel using the menu:
1. Turn the MENU/Select knob andselect Channel List.
2. Select the desired channel.
Selecting a Channel Using the
Menu System
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob.
2. Select XM Category List.
3. Select the category.
4. Select the channel.
Storing an XM Channel as a
Favorite
Channels from all bands can be
stored in any order in the favorite
pages.
Up to six channels can be stored in
each favorite page and the number
of available favorite pages can
be set. Storing a Channel as a Favorite
To store the channel to a position
in the list, press and hold the
corresponding 1 to 6 button until
the channel can be heard again.
Retrieving Channels
Press the FAV button to open a
favorite page or to change to
another favorite page. Briefly press
one of the 1 to 6 buttons to retrieve
the channel.
Time Shifting (Radio with CD/
DVD and MEM)
The radio with the MEM time shift
feature can rewind 20 minutes of
XM content. While listening to the
radio, the content from the current
channel is always being buffered.
Press
kto pause the radio. The
radio displays the time shift status
bar. The status bar shows the
amount of content stored in the
buffer and the current pause point. To resume playback from the
current pause point, press
kagain.
The radio is no longer live, but
played from the time shift buffer.
A status bar displays below the
channel number.
Press and hold
gSEEK or
lSEEK to fast forward or rewind
through the time shift buffer. Hold
lSEEK until the end of the
recorded buffer resumes live
playback.
Press and release
gSEEK or
lSEEK to go to the next or
previous song in the time shift
buffer.
When the channel is changed, the
buffer is cleared and automatically
restarted for the current channel.
Content from a previously tuned
station is no longer available.
The time shift feature is not
available while recording or with
other sources of playback.
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Audio Players
CD Player
(Radio with CD)
The CD player can play audio CDs
and MP3 CDs.
The CD player will not play
8 cm (3 in) CDs.
Care of CDs
Sound quality can be reduced due
to disc quality, recording method,
quality of the music recorded, and
how the disc has been handled.
Handle discs carefully and store
them in their original cases or other
protective cases away from direct
sunlight and dust. If the bottom
surface of a disc is damaged, the
disc may not play properly or at all.
Do not touch the bottom surface of
a disc while handling it; this could
damage the surface. Pick up discs
by grasping the outer edges or the
edge of the hole and the outer edge.If the bottom surface of a disc 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.
Wipe the disc from the center to
the outer edge.
Care of the CD Player
Do not add a label to a disc, as it
could get caught in the CD player.
If a label is needed, label the top of
the recorded disc with a
marking pen.
Do not use disc lens cleaners
because they could contaminate the
lens of the disc optics and damage
the CD player.
Notice:
If a label is added to a
CD, 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.Control Buttons
The buttons used to control the
CD player are:
CD:
Press to use the CD player.
lSEEK/gSEEK: Press to
select tracks or to fast forward or
rewind within a track.
INFO: Press to display additional
information about the current track
that may be available.
TUNE: Turn to select tracks.
MENU/SELECT: Turn to enter the
menu; press to select an item.
Y(Eject): Press to eject the disc.
k(Play/Pause): Press to pause a
CD or MP3 track, press again to
resume playback.
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Inserting a CD
With the printed side facing up,
insert a disc into the CD slot until it
is drawn in.
Removing a CD
PressX.
The disc is pushed out of the
CD slot.
If the disc is not removed after it is
ejected, it is pulled back in after a
few seconds.
Playing a CD or MP3 CD
Press the CD button. If there is a
disc in the player, it begins playing.
Information about the disc and
current track is shown on the
display depending on the
data stored.
Selecting a CD Track
Using the control buttons:
.PressgSEEK orlSEEK to
select the previous or next track.
.Turn the TUNE knob.
Using the CD Menu:
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob.
2. Select Tracks list.
3. Select the track.
Playing Tracks in Random Order
Turn the MENU/SELECT knob and
set Shuffle Songs to On.
Fast Forward and Rewind
Press and hold
lSEEK org
SEEK to fast forward or rewind
within the current track.
Selecting an MP3 Track
Using the control buttons:
.PressgSEEK orlSEEK to
select the previous or next track.
.Turn the TUNE knob.
Using the CD Menu:
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob.
2. Select Playlists/Folders.
3. Select the playlist or folder. 4. Select the track.
Searching for MP3 Tracks
The search feature may take some
time to display the information after
reading the disc due to the amount
of information stored on the disc.
FM automatically plays while the
disc is being read.
Tracks can be searched by:
.Playlists
.Artists
.Albums
.Song Titles
.Genres
.Folder View
To search for tracks:
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob.
2. Select Search.
3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Song Titles, Genres,
or Folder View.
4. Select the track.
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CD/DVD Player
The CD/DVD player can play CDs,
DVD‐As, MP3/WMA CDs, MP3/
WMA DVDs, and DVD‐Vs.
The CD/DVD player will not play
8 cm (3 in) discs.
Care of CDs and DVDs
Sound quality can be reduced due
to disc quality, recording method,
quality of the music recorded, and
how the disc has been handled.
Handle discs carefully and store
them in their original cases or other
protective cases away from direct
sunlight and dust. If the bottom
surface of a disc is damaged, the
disc may not play properly or at all.
Do not touch the bottom surface of
a disc while handling it; this could
damage the surface. Pick up discs
by grasping the outer edges or the
edge of the hole and the outer edge.
If the bottom surface of a disc is
dirty, take a soft lint‐free cloth,
or dampen a clean soft cloth in amild neutral detergent solution
mixed with water, and clean it.
Wipe the disc from the center to the
outer edge.
Care of the CD/DVD Player
Do not add a label to a disc, as it
could get caught in the CD/DVD
player. If a label is needed, label the
top of the recorded disc with a
marking pen.
Do not use disc lens cleaners
because they could contaminate the
lens of the disc optics and damage
the CD/DVD player.
Notice:
If a label is added to a
CD, 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.
Control Buttons
The buttons used to control the
CD/DVD player are:
MEM/CD/AUX: Press to choose
between the MEM, CD/DVD,
and AUX.
lSEEK/gSEEK: Press to
select tracks or to fast forward or
rewind within a track.
INFO: Press to display additional
information about the disc that may
be available.
TUNE: Turn to select tracks.
MENU/SELECT: Turn to enter the
menu and press to select an item.
Y(Eject): Press to eject the disc.
k(Play/Pause): Press to pause a
CD, DVD‐A, or DVD‐V. Press again
to resume playback. Press and hold
to stop a DVD‐V disc.
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Inserting a CD or DVD
With the printed side facing up,
insert a disc into the slot until it is
drawn in.
Removing a CD or DVD
PressY.
The disc is pushed out of the
CD/DVD slot.
If the disc is not removed after it is
ejected, it is pulled back in after a
few seconds.
Playing a CD or DVD‐A Disc
Press the MEM/CD/AUX button.
If there is a disc in the player, it
begins playing.
Information about the disc and
current track is shown on the
display depending on the
data stored. Selecting CD or DVD‐A Tracks
Using the control buttons:
.PressgSEEK orlSEEK to
select the previous or next track.
.Turn the TUNE knob.
Using the menu:
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob.
2. Select Tracks List.
3. Select the track.
Pausing a CD or DVD‐A Track
Press
kto pause a CD or DVD‐A
track. Press
kagain to continue
playing the track.
Playing CD or DVD‐A Tracks in
Random Order
Turn the MENU/SELECT knob and
then set Shuffle Songs to On.
Fast Forward and Rewind
Press and hold
lSEEK or
gSEEK to fast forward or
rewind within the current track.
Playing an MP3 CD or DVD
Files that are not stored in folders
are displayed in the root
directory (disc).
The search rate increases if
the MENU/SELECT knob is
continuously turned while
searching in a list.
Selecting an MP3 Track
Using the control buttons:
.PressgSEEK orlSEEK to
select the previous or next track.
.Turn the TUNE knob.
Using the CD or DVD Menu:
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob.
2. Select Folder List.
3. Select the folder.
4. Select the track.
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Searching for MP3s on a CD
or DVD
It is normal for the search feature to
take some time to display the
information after reading the disc
due to the amount of information
stored on the disc. The infotainment
system automatically switches to
FM while the disc is being read.
Files that do not have any meta
data stored in the ID3 tag display
as Unknown.
Tracks can be searched for by:
.Playlists
.Artists
.Albums
.Song Titles
.GenresThe number of objects in each
category is shown in parentheses
after the category.
To search for tracks:
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob.
2. Select Search.
3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums,
Song Titles, or Genres.
4. Select the track. The search rate increases if the MENU/SELECT
knob is continuously turned
while searching in a list.
Playing MP3 Tracks in Random
Order
Turn the MENU/SELECT knob and
set Shuffle Songs to On.Recording an Audio or
MP3 CD to MEM
See Mass Storage Media (MEM) on
page 7‑24 for more information.
Playing a DVD‐V
SeeRear Seat Entertainment (RSE)
System on page 7‑35 for information
about how to control a Video DVD
using the wireless remote control.
Selecting a Chapter
Using the control buttons:
.PressgSEEK orlSEEK to
select the previous or next
chapter.
.Turn the TUNE knob.
Using the DVD Menu:
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob.
2. Select Chapter List.
3. Select the chapter.
Selecting a Title
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob.
2. Select Title List.
3. Select the title.
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INFO:Press to display additional
information about the MEM track
that may be available. Turn to
select tracks.
k(Play/Pause): Press to pause
the track currently playing; press
again to resume playback.
(REC: Press to record music
from a CD or USB drive.
DEL: Press to delete the current
track from MEM.
FAV (Favorites): Press to display
MEM favorites.
1 to 6: Press to select a track or
playlist stored in that numeric
position.
Recording from Audio CDs
The infotainment system can record
the current song playing or all songs
from an audio CD to MEM. A status
bar appears on the top of the
display when the recording process
starts and disappears when the
process has ended. Copy protected
CDs cannot be recorded to MEM. Recording to MEM
Press
(REC, then select
“Record
Current Song” or“Record All Songs
on Disc.” If the track has started
playing, the system will restart the
track and begin recording from the
beginning of the track. When the
song recording is completed, the
message “Song Recorded to MEM”
displays, and there may be a slight
pause.
Songs recorded to MEM are stored
as the current date, disc, and track
number.
Re-recording a Previously
Recorded Disc
If the disc or track has already been
recorded to MEM, the message
“The Song(s) is Already Recorded”
displays. Stopping the Recording
Press the(REC button while
recording from an audio CD to
display the stop recording option.
Select “Stop Recording Song
to MEM.”
Renaming Recorded Discs
Discs that have been recorded to
MEM can be renamed.
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob.
2. Select Rename Recorded Discs.
3. Select the disc.
4. Select Album or Artist to rename either one.
5. Use the MENU/SELECT knob to enter the character sequence.
See Operation on page 7‑7 for
more information.