2013 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE USB

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I. CAT (Category)
.Press to display a list of
XM categories.
J.
H(Clock)
.Press to set the clock.
K. BAND
.Press to scroll through the
available bands AM, FM,
or XM if equipped.
L.
©SEEK
.Seeks the previous station.
M.
¨SEEK
.Seeks the next station.
N.
P(Power/Volume)
.Press to turn the
infotainment system on
or off.
.Turn to adjust the volume.
O. CD Slot P.
sREV (Reverse)
.Press to and hold to go
backward fast through a
track.
Q.
\FWD (Forward)
.Press to and hold to fast
forward through a track.
R.
ZCD
.Press to eject the
loaded CD.
S. DVD/CD/AUX
.Press to scroll through
selecting the DVD, CD,
or an auxiliary device.
Operation
Vehicles with a USB, CD, and DVD
radio have a Bose®Surround
Sound System. Some of its features
are explained later in this section
under, “Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade).” Vehicles with a USB, CD, and DVD
radio may have a Rear Seat
Entertainment (RSE) system. See
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)
System on page 7‑36
for more
information on the vehicle's RSE
system.
The DVD player is the top slot on
the radio faceplate. The player is
capable of reading the DTS
programmed DVD Audio or DVD
Video media, (DTS and DTS Digital
Surround are registered trademarks
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.).
Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
Using the Radio
O(Power/Volume): Press to turn
the system on and off.
Turn clockwise or counterclockwise
to increase or decrease the volume.

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portable audio player is not
connected,“No Input Device Found”
displays.
4(Information): Press to display
additional text information related to
the current song. If information is
available, the song title information
displays on the top line of the
display and artist information
displays on the bottom line. When
information is not available, “NO
INFO” displays.
f(Tune): Turn to select tracks on
the CD that is currently playing.
©SEEK: Press to go to the start of
the current track, if more than ten
seconds on the CD have played.
Press to go to the previous track if
less than ten seconds on the CD
have played.
Press and hold, or press multiple
times to continue moving backward
through the tracks on the CD.
¨SEEK: Press to go to the next
track. Press and hold, or press multiple
times to continue moving forward
through the tracks on the CD.
sREV (Fast Reverse):
Press
and hold to reverse playback quickly
within a track.
\FWD (Fast Forward): Press
and hold to advance playback
quickly within a track.
RDM (Random): Press to listen to
tracks in random, rather than
sequential order. To use random:
1. Press the softkey positioned under the RDM tab until Random
Current Disc displays.
2. Press the softkey again to turn off random play.
MP3 Supported Files
The Radio with CD (MP3) and the
Radio with USB and CD (MP3),
have the capability of playing an
MP3 CD-R or CD-RW disc. Format
Radios that have the capability of
playing MP3s can play .mp3 or .wma
files that were recorded onto a
CD-R or CD-RW disc. The files can
be recorded with the following fixed
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.
Compressed Audio or Mixed Mode
Discs
The radio can play discs that
contain both uncompressed CD
audio and MP3 files. If both formats
are on the disc, the radio reads
all MP3 files first, then the
uncompressed CD audio files.
CD‐R or CD‐RW Supported File
and Folder Structure
The radio supports:
.Up to 50 folders.
.Up to eight folders in depth.
.Up to 50 playlists.

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.Up to 255 files.
.Playlists with an .m3u or .wpl
extension.
.Files with an .mp3, .wma, or .cda
file extension.
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 of a CD 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.
Order of Play
Compressed audio files are
accessed in the following order:
.Playlists (Px).
.Files stored in the root directory.
.Files stored in folders in the root
directory. Tracks are played in the following
order:
.Play begins from the first track in
the first playlist and continues
sequentially through all tracks in
each playlist. When the last
track of the last playlist has
played, play continues from the
first track of the first playlist.
.Play begins from the first track in
the first folder and continues
sequentially through all tracks in
each folder. When the last track
of the last folder has played,
play continues from the first
track of the first folder.
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 file 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 filename is not displayed.
Preprogrammed Playlists
CDs that have 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 files.
Playlists that have an .m3u or .pls
file extension and are stored on a
USB device may be supported by
the radio with a USB port.
Playlists can be changed by using
the softkeys below the
S cand
c Ttabs, thefknob, the©SEEK
button or the
¨SEEK button. An
MP3 CD-R or CD-RW that has been
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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.
If an error displays, see “CD
Messages” later in this section.
Care of CDs and DVDs
If playing a CD-R or CD-RW, the
sound quality can be reduced due to
CD-R or CD-RW quality, the method
of recording, the quality of the music
that has been recorded, and the
way the CD-R or CD-RW has been
handled. Handle them carefully.
Store CD-Rs or CD-RWs in their
original cases or other protective
cases and away from direct sunlight
and dust. The CD or DVD player
scans the bottom surface of the disc. If the surface of a disc is
damaged, such as cracked, broken,
or scratched, the disc does not play
properly or not at all. Do not touch
the bottom side 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 surface of a disc is soiled,
clean it with a soft, lint‐free cloth or
dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild,
neutral detergent solution mixed
with water. Make sure the wiping
process starts from the center to
the edge.Audio Output
Only one audio source can be heard
through the speakers at one time.
An audio source is defined as DVD
slot, CD slot, XM, FM‐AM, front
auxiliary jack, USB port, or rear
auxiliary jack.
Press the
Obutton to turn the radio
on. The radio can be heard through
all of the vehicle speakers. Front seat passengers can listen
to the radio (AM, FM, or XM if
equipped) by pressing the BAND
button or the DVD/CD AUX button to
select CD slot, DVD slot, front
auxiliary input, USB port, or rear
auxiliary input (if available).
If a playback device is plugged into
the radio’s front auxiliary input jack,
USB port, or the rear auxiliary jack,
the front seat passengers are able
to listen to playback from this
source through the vehicle
speakers. See
“Using the Auxiliary
Input Jack” inAuxiliary Devices on
page 7‑31, or “Audio/Video (A/V)
Jacks” underRear Seat
Entertainment (RSE) System on
page 7‑36 for more information.
In some vehicles, depending on
audio options, the rear speakers
can be muted when the RSA power
is turned on. See Rear Seat Audio
(RSA) System on page 7‑46 for
more information.

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each playlist. When the last
track of the last playlist has
played, play continues from the
first track of the first playlist.
.Play begins from the first track in
the first folder and continues
sequentially through all tracks in
each folder. When the last track
of the last folder has played,
play continues from the first
track of the first folder.
When play enters a new folder, the
display does not automatically show
the new folder name unless the
folder mode has been chosen 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 file name without
the extension (such as .mp3) as the
track name. Track names longer than
32 characters or 4 pages are
shortened. Parts of words on the
last page of text and the extension
of the file name do not display.
Preprogrammed Playlists
Preprogrammed playlists that
were created using WinAmp™,
MusicMatch™, or Real Jukebox™
software can be accessed; however,
they cannot be edited using the
radio. These playlists are treated
as special folders containing
compressed audio song files.
Playlists that have an .m3u or .pls
file extension and are stored on a
USB device may be supported by
the radio with a USB port.
Playing an MP3 or WMA (in
Either the DVD or CD Slot)
If a disc is inserted into the top DVD
slot, the rear seat operator can turn
on the video screen and use the
remote control to navigate the CD
(tracks only).
f(Tune):
Turn to select MP3/WMA
files.
©SEEK: Press to go to the start of
the track, if more than five seconds
have played. Press and hold or
press multiple times, if less than
five seconds have played, to
continue moving backward through
tracks.
¨SEEK: Press to go to the next
track.
Press and hold, or press multiple
times, to continue moving forward
through tracks.
sREV (Reverse): Press and hold
to reverse playback quickly.
\FWD (Fast Forward): Press
and hold to advance playback
quickly.
S c(Previous Folder): Press
the softkey below the
S ctab to
go to the first track in the previous
folder.

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If a front auxiliary device is
connected, the DVD/CD AUX button
cycles through all available options,
such as: DVD slot, CD slot, Front
Auxiliary, and Rear Auxiliary (if
available). See“Using the Auxiliary
Input Jack(s)” in this section,
or “Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks” under,
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)
System on page 7‑36 for more
information.
Using the USB Port
Radios with a USB port can control
a USB storage device or an iPod
using the radio buttons and knobs. USB Support
The USB port is on the instrument
panel and uses the USB 2.0
standard.
USB Supported Devices
.USB Flash Drives
.Portable USB Hard Drives
.Fifth generation or later iPod
.iPod nanos
.iPod touch
.iPod classicNot all iPods and USB Drives are
compatible with the USB port.
Make sure the iPod has the
latest firmware from Apple
®for
proper operation. iPod firmware
can be updated using the
latest iTunes
®application. See
www.apple.com/itunes.
For help with identifying your iPod,
go to www.apple.com/support.
Radios that have a USB port can
play .mp3 and .wma files that are
stored on a USB storage device as
well as AAC files that are stored on
an iPod.
USB Supported File and Folder
Structure
The radio supports:
.Up to 700 folders.
.Up to 8 folders in depth.
.Up to 65,535 files.
.Folder and file names up to
64 bytes.

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.Files with an .mp3 or .wma file
extension.
.AAC files stored on an iPod.
.FAT16
.FAT32
Connecting a USB Storage
Device or iPod
The USB Port can be used to
control an iPod or a USB storage
device.
To connect a USB storage device,
connect the device to the USB port
located in the center console or on
the instrument panel.
To connect an iPod, connect one
end of the USB cable that came
with the iPod to the iPod’s dock
connector and connect the other
end to the USB port located in the
center console or on the instrument
panel. If the vehicle is on and the
USB connection works,“OK to
disconnect” and a GM logo may
appear on the iPod and iPod appears on the radio display. The
iPod music appears on the radio’s
display and begins playing.
The iPod charges while it is
connected to the vehicle if the
vehicle is in the ACC/ACCESSORY
or ON/RUN position. When the
vehicle is turned off, the iPod
automatically powers off and will not
charge or draw power from the
vehicle's battery.
If you have an older iPod model that
is not supported, it can still be used
by connecting it to the Auxiliary
Input Jack using a standard 3.5 mm
(1/8 in) stereo cable. See
“Using the
Auxiliary Input Jack” earlier for more
information.
Using the Radio to Control a
USB Storage Device or iPod
The radio can control a USB
storage device or an iPod using the
radio buttons and knobs and display
song information on the radio’s
display.
f(Tune): Turn to select files.
©SEEK:Press to go to the start of
the track, if more than ten seconds
have played. Press and hold or
press multiple times to continue
moving backward through tracks.
¨SEEK: Press to go to the next
track. Press and hold or press
multiple times to continue moving
forward through tracks.
sREV (Reverse): Press and hold
to reverse playback quickly. Sound
is heard at a reduced volume.
Release
sREV to resume playing.
The elapsed time of the file
displays.
\FWD (Fast Forward): Press
and hold to advance playback
quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced
volume. Release
\FWD to
resume playing. The elapsed time of
the file displays.
4(Information): Press to display
additional information about the
selected track.

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Using Softkeys to Control a
USB Storage Device or iPod
The five softkeys below the radio
display are used to control the
functions listed below.
To use the softkeys:
1. Press the first or fifth softkeybelow the radio display to
display the functions listed
below, or press the softkey
below the function if it is
currently displayed.
2. Press the softkey below the tab with the function on it to use that
function.
j(Pause): Press the softkey
below
jto pause the track. The
tab appears raised when pause
is being used. Press the softkey
below
jagain to resume playback.
Back: Press the softkey below the
back tab to go back to the main
display screen on an iPod, or the
root directory on a USB storage
device.
c(Folder View): Press the
softkey below
cto view the
contents of the current folder on the
USB drive. To browse and select
files:
1. Press the softkey below
c.
2. Turn
fto scroll through the list
of folders.
3. Press
fto select the desired
folder. If there is more then one
folder, repeat Steps 1 and 2 until
the desired folder is reached.
4. Turn
fto scroll through the files
in the selected folder.
5. Press
fto select the desired file
to be played.
To skip through large lists, the five
softkeys can be used to navigate in
the following order:
.First softkey, first item in the list.
.Second softkey, 1% through the
list each time the softkey is
pressed.
.Third softkey, 5% through the list
each time the softkey is pressed.
.Fourth softkey, 10% through the
list each time the softkey is
pressed.
.Fifth softkey, end of the list.
h(Music Navigator): Press the
softkey below
hto view and
select a file on an iPod, using the
iPod's menu system. Files are
sorted by:
.Playlists
.Artists
.Albums
.Genres
.Songs
.Composers
To select files:
1. Press the softkey below
h.
2. Turn
fto scroll through the list
of menus.