2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX audio

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7-12 Infotainment System
Turning a Function On or Off
1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob tohighlight the function.
2. Press the MENU/SEL button to turn the function on or off.
Entering a Character Sequence
1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to highlight the character.
2. Press the MENU/SEL button to select the character. Press the
EBACK button to
delete the last character in the
sequence or press and hold to
delete the entire character
sequence.
Audio Settings
The audio settings can be set for
each radio band and each audio
player source.
To quickly reset an audio setting
value to 0:
1. Press the TONE button.
2. Select the audio setting.
3. Press and hold the MENU/SEL button until the value changes
to 0.
Press the
EBACK button to go
back to the Tone Settings menu. Adjusting the Treble, Midrange,
and Bass
1. Press the TONE button.
2. Select Treble, Midrange,
or Bass.
3. Select the value.
Press the
EBACK button to go
back to the Tone Settings menu.

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To search for a programming type
determined by station:
1. Press the MENU/SEL knob.
2. Select FM category list. A list ofall programming types available
displays.
3. Select the programming type. A list of stations that transmit
programming of the selected
type displays.
4. Select the station. The category lists are updated
when the station lists are
updated.
Updating Station & Category Lists
If stations stored in the station list
can no longer be received:
1. Press the MENU/SEL knob.
2. Select Update AM or FM Station List, if the stations stored in the
station list are no longer
received. A station search will be
completed and the first station in
the updated list will play. To cancel the station search, press
the MENU/SEL knob.
Storing a Station as a Favorite
Stations from all bands can be
stored in any order in the favorite
pages.
Up to six stations can be stored in
each favorite page and the number
of available favorite pages can
be set.
Storing a Station as a Favorite
To store the station to a position in
the list, press the corresponding
button 1 to 6 until a beep is heard.
Retrieving Stations
Press the FAV button to open a
favorite page or to switch to another
favorite page. Briefly press one of
the 1 to 6 buttons to retrieve the
station.
AM-FM Radio (Radio with
CD and Touchscreen)
Playing the Radio
For vehicles equipped with the
MyLink or IntelliLink infotainment
system, see the separate MyLink/
IntelliLink Features and Functions
Guide for more information.
Audio Source
VOL/
O(Power/Volume):
1. Press to turn the radio on or off.
2. Turn to increase or decrease the volume of the active source
(i.e., current audio source, active
navigation voice guidance,
or traffic prompts).
The steering wheel controls can
also be used to adjust the volume.
See Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5‑2 for more information.

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To access the radio main page,
press the SOURCE button on the
faceplate, the Now Playing screen
button, or one of the audio screen
buttons on the Home Page.
While on the audio main page,
press the Source button repeatedly
to display and cycle through the
available sources (AM, FM, and XM
(if equipped), CD, USB/iPod,
and AUX).
Infotainment System Menus
Tone Settings
To access the tone settings, press
the Home Page Tone button or the
TONE button on the faceplate.
Use the tone settings to adjust the
following features:
.Setting the tone
.Adjusting the speakersSetting the Tone
To adjust the tone:
.Treble: Press + or
−to change
the level.
.Middle (Midrange): Press + or −
to change the level.
.Bass: Press + or −to change
the level.
Adjusting the Speakers
To adjust the speaker balance:
.Press the left arrow on the
bottom for more sound from the
left speakers or the right arrow
on the bottom for more sound
from the right speakers. The
middle position balances the
sound between the left and right
speakers. To adjust the speaker fade:
.Press the upper arrow for more
sound from the front speakers
and the lower arrow for more
sound from the rear speakers.
The middle position balances
the sound between the front and
rear speakers.
EQ Settings
The EQ settings are selected
through the tone menu. Press the
left or right arrows to cycle through
the EQ options. The available
choices are Pop, Rock, Jazz,
Classical, and Talk.
Finding a Station
To select the band, see “Audio
Source” earlier in this section.
Turn the MENU/SEL knob to find a
radio station. To select a preset
station, touch the FAV button and
choose a preset station.

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Seeking a Station
Press
gorlto search for a
station.
AM
1. Press the AM screen button on the Home Page or select AM
from the source pop-up to
display the AM main page.
2. From the AM screen, press the Menu screen button to display
the AM stations.
3. Press to select the desired option. To update the station list,
touch Refresh.
FM
1. Press the FM screen button on the Home Page or select FM
from the source pop-up to
display the FM main page.
2. From the FM screen, press the Menu screen button to display
the FM stations. 3. Press to select the desired
option. To update the station list,
touch Refresh.
XM (If Equipped)
1. Press the XM screen button on the Home Page or select XM
from the source pop-up to
display the XM main page.
2. From the XM screen, press the Menu screen button to display
the XM categories.
3. Touch a desired category and then turn the TUNE/MENU knob
to scroll the station list.
Changing the Sources
To change audio sources from any
of the audio main pages (AM, FM,
XM, CD, USB/iPod, or AUX), press
the SOURCE button on the
faceplate or the Source screen
button to display a pop-up of
available audio sources. Touch-tap
or press the SOURCE button on the
faceplate repeatedly to change the
desired source.
Storing Radio Station Presets
There are a few ways to store
presets.
Up to 36 preset stations can be
stored. AM, FM, and XM,
if equipped, can be mixed.
1. From the AM, FM, or XM main page, press and hold one of the
preset screen buttons located at
the bottom of the screen. After a
few seconds, a beep will be
heard and the new preset
information will display on that
screen button.
2. Touch and hold a preset button to store the currently active
station. After a few seconds, a
beep will be heard and the new
preset information will display on
a small pop-up display at the
bottom of the screen.
3. Repeat the steps for each preset.
To change the number of preset
pages, see “Mixed-Band Presets”
following for more information.

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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.Removing or Adding
Categories (Radio with CD and
Touchscreen)
Removing or Adding Categories
1. From the Home Page press theConfig screen button or the
CONFIG button on the faceplate.
2. Select Radio Settings from the Config Menu list.
3. Select Add/Remove XM Categories.
4. From the Add/Remove XM Categories screen, select or
deselect any category to be
used in XM mode. A checkmark
will indicate that the category is
selected. Turning XM Album Art On or Off
1. From the Home Page press the
Config screen button or the
CONFIG button on the faceplate.
2. Select Radio Settings from the Config Menu list.
3. Select XM Album Art to turn on or off.
XM Messages
XL (Explicit Language
Channels): These channels, or any
others, can be blocked by request,
by calling 1-800-929-2100 in the
U.S. and 1-877-438-9677 in
Canada.
XM Updating: The encryption code
in the receiver is being updated, no
action is required. This process
should take no longer than
30 seconds.
Loading XM: The audio system is
acquiring and processing audio and
text data; no action is needed. This
message should disappear shortly.

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FM
FM signals only reach about 16 to
65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the
radio has a built-in electronic circuit
that automatically works to reduce
interference, some static can occur,
especially around tall buildings or
hills, causing the sound to fade in
and out.
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. Static can occur when
things like storms and power lines
interfere with radio reception. When
this happens, try reducing the treble
on the radio.
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 tunnels may cause loss
of the XM signal for a period of time.
Cellular Phone Usage
Cellular phone usage can cause
interference with the vehicle's radio.
Multi-Band Antenna
The multi-band antenna is on the
roof of the vehicle. The antenna is
used for the AM‐FM radio, OnStar,
the XM Satellite Radio Service
System, and GPS (Global
Positioning System), if the vehicle
has these features. Keep the
antenna clear of obstructions for
clear reception.
Audio Players
CD Player
For vehicles equipped with the
MyLink or IntelliLink infotainment
system, see the separate MyLink/
IntelliLink Features and Functions
Guide for more information.
The player can be used for CD and
MP3 audio.
With the vehicle on, insert a disc
into the slot, label side up. The
player pulls it in and begins playing.
While playing, the navigation
system is available.
The system is capable of playing:
.Most audio CDs
.CD-R
.CD-RW
.MP3 or unprotected WMA
formats

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When playing any compatible
recordable disc, the sound quality
can be reduced due to disc quality,
the method of recording, the quality
of the music that has been
recorded, or the way the disc has
been handled.
There can be increased skipping,
difficulty in recording tracks,
difficulty in finding tracks, and/or
difficulty in loading and ejecting.
If these problems occur, check the
disc for damage or try a known
good disc.
To avoid damage to the CD player:
.Do not use scratched or
damaged discs.
.Do not apply labels to discs. The
labels could get caught in the
player.
.Insert only one disc at a time.
.Keep the loading slot free of
foreign materials, liquids, and
debris.
.Use a marking pen to label the
top of the disc.
Loading and Ejecting Discs
To load a disc:
1. Turn the vehicle on.
2. Insert a disc into the slot, labelside up. The player pulls it in the
rest of the way. If the disc is
damaged or improperly loaded,
there is an error and the disc
ejects.
The disc automatically plays once
loaded.
Press
Xto eject a disc from the
CD player. If the disc is not removed
within a short period of time, it is
automatically pulled back into the
player.
Control Buttons
The buttons used to control the CD
player are:
CD: Press to choose between the
CD and AUX player.
lSEEK orgSEEK: Press to
select tracks or to fast forward or
rewind within a track. INFO:
Press to display additional
information about the CD that may
be available.
MENU/SEL: Turn to select tracks.
X(Eject):Press to remove
the CD.
k: Press to pause a CD or MP3
track; press again to resume
playback.
Playing an Audio CD (Radio
with 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 MENU/SEL knob.

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Using the CD Menu:
1. Press the MENU/SEL knob.
2. Select Tracks list.
3. Select the track.
Playing Tracks in Random Order
Press the MENU/SEL knob and
then 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 MENU/SEL knob. Using the CD Menu:
1. Press the MENU/SEL 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 ViewTo search for tracks:
1. Press the MENU/SEL knob.
2. Select Search.
3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums,
Song Titles, Genres,
or Folder View.
4. Select the track.
Playing an Audio CD (Radio
with CD and Touchscreen)
1. Press the CD screen button on the Home Page or select CD
from the source pop-up to
display the CD main page.
2. From the CD screen, press the Menu screen button to display
the menu options.
3. Press to select the desired option.
On the CD main page a track
number displays at the beginning of
each track. Song, Artist, and Album
information displays when available.