2016 GMC ACADIA infotainment

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Radio
AM-FM Radio
Playing the Radio
PUSH/O(Power/Volume):
. Press to turn the radio on or off.
. Turn to increase or decrease the
volume of the active source.
The steering wheel controls can
also be used to adjust the volume.
See Steering Wheel Controls 0105.
Audio Source
To access AM, FM, or SiriusXM
®if
equipped, do one of the following:
. Press the AM, FM, or XM (if
equipped) screen button on the
Home Page.
. Press the SRCE radio button to
scroll through the options.
A source ribbon will appear at
the bottom of the screen
allowing you to select the one
you want.
Infotainment System Settings
Tone Settings
To access the tone settings, press
the Tone Settings button on the
Home Page.
To adjust the settings:
.Bass: Press + or −to change
the level.
. Middle: Press + or −to change
the level.
. Treble: Press + or −to change
the level.
. EQ: Press
oorpto scroll
through the preset EQ options.
. DSP Mode: Press
oorpto
scroll through the preset DSP
modes.
. Fade: Press the F or R button
for more sound from the front or
rear speakers. The middle
position balances the sound
between the front and rear
speakers. .
Balance: Press the L or R button
for more sound from the left or
right speakers. The middle
position balances the sound
between the left and right
speakers.
Finding a Station
Press SRCE to select AM, FM,
or SiriusXM (if equipped).
Turn the PUSH/SEL knob to find a
radio station. To select a preset
station, press FAV to scroll through
the favorite pages and then press a
preset button on the radio or the
screen button.
Seeking a Station
Press
©SEEK or SEEK¨to search
for a station. You may also use the
¨on the steering wheel controls.

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AM
To access the AM menu press the
Menu screen button and the
following may display:
Favorites List :Press to display the
favorites list.
AM Station List : Press to display a
list of AM stations. Update Station List :
Press to
update the AM stations list.
FM
To access the FM Menu press the
Menu screen button and the
following may display:
Favorites List : Press to display the
favorites list. FM Station List :
Press to display a
list of FM stations.
FM Category List : Press to display
a list of FM categories.
Update Station List : Press to
update the FM stations list.
SiriusXM (If Equipped)

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To access the XM Menu press the
Menu screen button and the
following may display:
Favorites List :Press to display the
favorites list.
XM Channel List : Press to display
a list of SiriusXM channels.
XM Category List : Press to display
a list of SiriusXM categories.
Tune Select Manager : If equipped
with SiriusXM, press and the
following may display:
. Artist: Press to set an audio alert
when the current artist is playing
on a SiriusXM channel.
. Song: Press to set an audio alert
when the current song is playing
on a SiriusXM channel. .
Tune Select Manager: Press
Disable/Enable All Alerts to
enable or disable all alerts.
A checkmark next to the alert
means it is turned on. Press an
alert to turn it off. Press Delete
to delete an alert.
. Audible Alert: This feature will
give an audio alert when certain
artists or songs are available on
a specific station. Press to turn
on or off.Storing Radio Station Presets
Up to 30 preset stations can be
stored. AM, FM, and SiriusXM (if
equipped) can be mixed.
1. From the AM, FM, or SiriusXM main page, press and hold any
1−5 buttons or one of the
preset screen buttons on the
banner until a beep is heard.
The new preset information
displays on that screen button.
2. Repeat for each preset.
Mixed-Band Presets
Each favorite page can store
five preset stations. The presets
within a page can be from different
radio bands.
To scroll through the pages, press
FAV or the FAV screen button on the
top bar. The current page number
displays above the preset buttons.
The stored stations for each favorite
page display on the preset buttons.
To change the number of favorite
pages displayed: 1. Press Settings on the Home Page.
2. Press Favorite Pages.
3. Select the number of pages to display.
Recalling a Preset Station
To recall a preset station from a
favorites page, do one the following:
. Press the FAV screen button at
the top bar to display the preset
pop-up. Press one of the preset
screen buttons to go to the
selected preset station.

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.In the AM, FM, or SiriusXM (if
equipped) main page, press one
of the preset screen buttons to
go to the selected preset station.
Satellite Radio
If equipped, vehicles with a valid
SiriusXM®satellite radio
subscription can receive SiriusXM
programming.
SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide
variety of programming and
commercial-free music, coast to
coast, and in digital-quality sound.
For more information, see
www.siriusxm.com or call
1-866-635-2349 (U.S.) and
www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-209-0079 (Canada).
When SiriusXM is active, the station
name, number, category name,
song title, and artist display on the
screen. SiriusXM may update the
background picture at any time.
SiriusXM Categories
SiriusXM stations are organized in
categories.
Adding or Removing SiriusXM
Categories
Using the home page:
1. Press the Settings screen button on the Home Page.
2. Select XM Categories.
3. Select or deselect a category. A checkmark will indicate that
the category is selected.
Press “Show All XM Categories” to
restore all SiriusXM categories.
Radio Reception
Frequency interference and static
can occur during normal radio
reception if items such as 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.
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 also occur
when things like storms and power
lines interfere with radio reception.
When this happens, try reducing the
treble on the radio.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Service
If equipped, SiriusXM Satellite
Radio Service provides digital radio
reception. Tall buildings or hills can
interfere with satellite radio signals,
causing the sound to fade in and
out. In addition, traveling or standing
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garages, or tunnels may cause loss
of the SiriusXM signal for a period
of time.
Cell Phone Usage
Cell phone usage, such as making
or receiving phone calls, charging,
or just having the phone on may
cause static interference in the
radio. Unplug the phone or turn it off
if this happens.
Multi-Band Antenna
The multi-band antenna is located
on the roof of the vehicle. This type
of antenna is used with the AM/FM
radio, as well as OnStar and the
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service
System, if the vehicle has these
features. Keep this antenna clear of
snow and ice build up for clear radio
reception. If the vehicle has a
sunroof, the performance of the
radio system may be affected if the
sunroof is open. Loading items onto
the roof of the vehicle can interfere
with the performance of the radio
system and, if the vehicle has this
feature, OnStar. Make sure the
multi-band antenna is not
obstructed.
Audio Players
CD Player
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.
The system is capable of playing:
.Most audio CDs
. CD-R
. CD-RW
. MP3 or unprotected WMA
formats
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.

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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 radio on.
2. Insert a disc into the slot, label side 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
Zto 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.
Playing an Audio CD
Make sure a disc is inserted in the
player.
1. Press the Disc screen button on the Home Page or from the
SRCE/Source banner.
2. Press the Menu screen button on the CD Audio screen to
display a list of Tracks/Songs.
3. Press the desired track/song.
On the Disc main page a track
number displays at the beginning of
each track. Song, Artist, Elapsed
Time, and Album information
displays when available.
Use the following controls to play
the disc:
©SEEK:
. Press to seek to the beginning of
the current or previous track.
If the track has been playing for less than eight seconds, it seeks
to the previous track. If longer
than eight seconds, the current
track starts from the beginning.
. Press and hold to fast reverse
through a track. Release the
button to return to playing
speed. Elapsed time displays.
SEEK
¨:
. Press to seek to the next track.
. Press and hold to fast forward
through a track. Release the
button to return to playing
speed. Elapsed time displays.
PUSH/SEL (Select) : Turn to the
right or left to select the next or
previous track.
Error Messages
If Disc Error displays and/or the disc
comes out, it could be for one of the
following reasons:
. The disc has an invalid or
unknown format.
. The disc is very hot. Try the disc
again when the temperature
returns to normal.

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.The road is very rough. Try the
disc again when the road is
smoother.
. The disc is dirty, scratched, wet,
or upside down.
. The air is very humid. Try the
disc again later.
. There was a problem while
burning the disc.
. The label is caught in the player.
If the CD is not playing correctly, for
any other reason, try a known
good CD.
If any error continues, contact your
dealer.
MP3
Playing an MP3 CD
To play an MP3 CD, follow the same
instructions as “Playing an
Audio CD.”
The following guidelines must be
met when creating an MP3 disc,
otherwise the CD might not play: .
Sampling rate: 16 kHz,
22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz,
44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz.
. Bit rates supported: 8, 16, 24,
32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112,
128, 144, 160, 192, 224, 256,
and 320 kbps.
. Maximum number of folders:
eight folders with 255 files per
folder.
. Maximum of 1,000 files on
a disc.
. Recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW
with a maximum capacity of
700 MB.
. The Artist/Album/Song Titles/
Genre information requires a CD
to be fully scanned before the
music navigator works with
these menus. MP3 Audio
Press the Menu screen button while
that source is active to access the
MP3 Audio Menu.
Press any of the following buttons
on the MP3 Audio Menu:
Folders :
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folder. There might be a delay
before the list displays. Select a
song from the list to begin playback.
Playlists :Press to view the
playlists stored on the disc. Select a
playlist to view the list of all songs in
that playlist. There might be a delay
before the list displays. Select a
song from the list to begin playback.
Artists : Press to view the list of
artists stored on the disc. Select an
artist name to view a list of all songs
by the artist. There might be a delay
before the list displays. Select a
song from the list to begin playback.
Genres : Press to view the genres.
Select a genre to view a list of all
songs of that genre. Select a song
from the list to begin playback.
Albums : Press to view the albums
on the disc. Select the album to
view a list of all songs on the album.
There might be a delay before the
list displays. Select a song from the
list to begin playback.
Composers : Press to view the
Composers stored on the disc.
There might be a delay before the list displays. The Composers menu
displays. Select a composer to
display a list of albums from the
composer.
Tracks (Song Titles) :
Press to
display a list of all songs on the
disc. Songs are displayed as stored
on the disc. There might be a delay
before the list displays. To begin
playback, select a song from the list.
Root Directory
The root directory is treated as a
folder. All files contained directly
under the root directory are
accessed prior to any root directory
folders.
Empty Folders
If a root directory or folder is empty
or contains only folders, the player
advances to the next folder in the
file structure that contains a
compressed audio file. The empty
folder(s) are not displayed or
numbered. No Folder
When the CD only contains
compressed audio files without any
folders or playlists, all files are
under the root folder.
File System and Naming
The song titles, artists, albums, and
genres are taken from the file's ID3
tag and are only displayed if present
in the tag. If a song title is not
present in the ID3 tag, the radio
displays the file name as the
track name.
Preprogrammed Playlists
The radio recognizes
preprogrammed playlists; however,
there is no editing capability. These
playlists are treated as special
folders containing compressed
audio song files.
Auxiliary Devices
The vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
auxiliary input jack on the faceplate
and a USB port in the center stack.