2014 CHEVROLET SONIC audio

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Infotainment System 7-11
3. Select Auto volume control.
4. Select the setting.
5. Press the
/BACK button to go
back to the System
Configuration menu.
Radio Controls with
Touchscreen
The infotainment system is operated
by using the pushbuttons, menus
shown on the display, and steering
wheel controls.
Turning the System On or Off
O(Power): Press and hold to turn
the radio on and off.
Automatic Switch-Off
If the infotainment system has been
turned on after the ignition is turned
off, the system will turn off
automatically after 10 minutes.
Volume Control
zVOLy(Volume): Press to
increase or decrease the volume or
press the volume bar.
>(Mute): PresszVOLy, then
press
>to mute and unmute the
system.
System Settings
Auto Volume
This feature automatically adjusts
the radio volume to compensate for
road and wind noise.
The level of volume compensation
can be selected, or the feature can
be turned off.
1. Press
D.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select Radio Settings.
4. Select the setting by pressing
S
orT.
5. Press
4. Auto Store (AS)
This feature automatically stores the
stations with the strongest
reception.
To store or update the stations,
press and hold the AS screen
button.
To listen to a auto stored station:
1. Select AM or FM.
2. Press the AS screen button.
3. Press
SorTrepeatedly to
select the desired AS page.
4. Press the desired preset station screen button.
If AS is pressed with no stored
stations, AS will update.
Audio Settings
The audio settings can be set for
each radio band and each audio
player source.

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Storing a Favorite Station
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 Stations
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.
Radio Controls with
Touchscreen
Audio Source Menu
zVOLy(Volume):Press to
increase or decrease the volume.
O(Power): Press and hold to turn
the system on and off.
D(Home Page): Press to enter
the Home Page.
RDS (Radio Data System)
The radio may have RDS. The RDS
feature is available for use only on
FM stations that broadcast RDS
information. This feature only works
when the information from the radio
station is available. In rare cases, a
radio station could broadcast
incorrect information that causes the
radio features to work improperly.
If this happens, contact the radio
station.
While the radio is tuned to an
FM-RDS station, the station name
or call letters display.
Selecting a Band
PressD, audio, then SourceRto
choose AM, FM, or SiriusXM®,
if equipped. The last station that
was playing starts playing again.
Selecting an Auxiliary Device
Connect the auxiliary device to the
AUX input terminal. Play will begin
when the system has finished
reading the information on the
device.
If the storage device is already
connected, press
D, audio, Source
R, select AUX from the drop
down menu.
Selecting a Station
Seek Tuning
If the radio station is not known:
Press
gSEEKlto automatically
search for available radio stations.

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2. Press and release the FAVbutton to display the page where
the channel is to be stored.
3. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until a
beep sounds. When the
pushbutton is pressed and
released, the channel that was
set will return.
4. Repeat Steps 1−3 for each XM channel to be stored as a
favorite.
To set up the number of favorites
pages:
1. Press and hold FAV until the radio setup menu displays.
2. Select the desired number of favorites pages by pressing the
pushbutton located below the
displayed page numbers.
3. Press FAV to return to the original main radio screen
showing the radio frequency
tabs and to begin the process of programming favorites for the
chosen number of numbered
pages.
SiriusXM Radio Messages
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
SiriusXM signal. When the vehicle is
moved into an open area, the signal
should return.
LOADING: The audio system is
acquiring and processing audio and
text data. No action is needed. This
message should disappear shortly.
OFF AIR: This channel is not
currently in service. Tune in to
another channel.
CH UNAVAILABLE: 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.
RADIO ID:
If tuned to channel 0,
this message alternates with the
SiriusXM Radio eight-digit radio ID
label. This label is needed to
activate the service.
CHECK XM TUNER: If this
message does not clear within a
short period of time, the receiver
could have a fault. Consult with your
dealer.
Radio Reception
Frequency interference and static
can occur during normal radio
reception if items such as cell phone
chargers, vehicle convenience
accessories, and external electronic
devices are plugged into the
accessory power outlet. If there is
interference or static, unplug the
item from the accessory power
outlet.

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Audio Players
CD Player
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 amild 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.
{Caution
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,
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Caution (Continued)
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:
MEDIA:Press to use the CD
player.
SEEK
¨or©SEEK: 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.
Push/MENU/TUNE: Turn to select
tracks. Turn to enter the menu.
Press to select the menu.
Z(Eject): Press to eject the disc.

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To search for tracks:
1. Turn the Push/MENU/TUNE knob.
2. Select Search.
3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Song Titles, Genres,
or Folder View.
4. Select the track.
USB Port
The USB Port, if equipped, is in the
storage area to the right of the
infotainment system. See Overview
(Radio with Touchscreen) on
page 7-7 orOverview (AM-FM
Radio) on page 7-3 orOverview
(Radio with CD/USB) on page 7-5.
Portable devices are controlled by
using the menu system described in
Operation on page 7-8.1. 3.5 mm (1/8 in) Auxiliary Input
Jack. See Auxiliary Devices on
page 7-24.
2. USB Port.
Radio without Touchscreen
For vehicles with a USB port, the
following devices may be connected
and controlled by the infotainment
system:
.iPods
.USB Drives Not all iPods and USB Drives are
compatible with the infotainment
system.
Connecting and Controlling
an iPod®
Not all iPods can be controlled by
the infotainment system.
Connecting an iPod
Connect the iPod to the USB port.
Searching for a Track
Tracks can be searched for by:
.Playlists
.Artists
.Albums
.Song Titles
.Podcasts
.Genres
.Audiobooks
.Composers

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To search for tracks:
1. Turn the Push/MENU/TUNE knob.
2. Select Search.
3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Song Titles, Podcasts, Genres,
Audiobooks, or Composers.
4. Select the track.
Shuffle
Turn the Push/MENU/TUNE knob
and set Shuffle Songs (Random) to
On or Off, then press the
/BACK
button to return to the main screen.
On: Plays tracks in the current
folder in random order.
Off: Plays tracks in the current
folder in sequential order.
Repeat
Turn the Push/MENU/TUNE knob
and set Repeat to On or Off, then
press the
/BACK button to return
to the main screen.
On: Repeats the current track. Off:
Playback starts from the
beginning of the current track after
the last track finishes.
Connecting and Controlling a
USB Drive
The infotainment system can only
play back .mp3 and .wma files from
a USB drive.
Only the first 2,500 songs are
recognized on the device.
When a device is not supported, the
message “No supported data found.
You can safely disconnect the
device” appears.
Connecting a USB Drive
Connect the USB drive to the
USB port.
Searching for a Track
It is normal for the search feature to
take some time to display the
information after reading the device
due to the amount of information
stored. 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
.Genres
.Folder View
*This only displays if a playlist is
found on the device.
To search for tracks:
1. Turn the Push/MENU/ TUNE knob.
2. Select Search.
3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Song Titles, Genres,
or Folder View.
4. Select the track.

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The iPod/iPhone 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/
iPhone automatically powers off and
will not charge or draw power from
the vehicle's battery.
For more information on USB
usage, see“Audio System” in
Pictures and Movies (Audio System)
on page 7-50 orPictures and
Movies (Picture System) on
page 7-55 orPictures and Movies
(Movie System) on page 7-56.
Auxiliary Devices
The optional AUX input allows
portable devices to connect to the
vehicle using the 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
input jack. The AUX input jack,
if equipped, is in the storage area to
the right of the infotainment system. A second AUX input is on the front
of the infotainment system,
if equipped. See
Overview (Radio
with Touchscreen) on page 7-7 or
Overview (AM-FM Radio) on
page 7-3 orOverview (Radio with
CD/USB) on page 7-5.
Portable devices are controlled by
using the menu system described in
Operation on page 7-8.
1. 3.5 mm (1/8 in) Auxiliary Input Jack
2. USB Port. See USB Port on
page 7-21.
Radio without Touchscreen
Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to
the auxiliary input jack to use a
portable audio player.
Playback of an audio device that is
connected to the 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
jack can only be controlled using
the controls on the device.
Adjusting the Volume
Turn the
O/VOL knob to adjust the
volume of the infotainment system
after the volume level has been set
on the portable audio device.
Radio with Touchscreen
The infotainment system can play
music or movies connected by the
auxiliary device.
Play will begin when the system has
finished reading the information on
the device.

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Playing Music
To play the music from the device,
if the device is already connected:
1. Press
D.
2. Press audio.
3. Press Source
R.
4. Press AUX/USB.
To adjust the tone settings, see
“Tone Settings” under“Radio
Controls with Touchscreen” in
Operation on page 7-8. Playing Movies
Movies are not available while
driving.
If the USB storage device is already
connected:
1. Press
D.
2. Press picture and movie.
3. Press Source
R.
4. Press USB (Movie).
For iPod/iPhone, connect the iPod/
iPhone to the AUX input terminal by
using the AUX cable for iPod/
iPhone to play movie files.
iPhone 5 cell phones have a
connector which no longer supports
AUX connections to the radio. This
feature is limited to older versions of
iPhone. Using the AUX Movie Menu
1. Press MENU from the AUX
movie screen. The AUX menu is
displayed.
2. Press the desired menu.
.tone settings: Adjust the
sound setup. See “Tone
Settings” under“Radio
Controls with Touchscreen”
in Operation on page 7-8.
.clock/temp display: To
display the clock and
temperature on the full
screen, select On or Off.
.display settings: Adjust the
brightness and contrast of
the screen.