2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO radio

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Selecting a Category
From Menu, touch Categories, thentouch the desired category or from
Categories, touchQorRto find the
desired channel. Touch the channelto select it.
Selecting a Channel
To u c huortand the previous or
next channel will be selected.
To u c h a n d h o l duortto jump
four channels backward or forward,then release the button at thedesired channel.
Using the Preset Buttons
Up to seven favorites pages can besaved, and each page can store upto five channels.
To c h a n g e a p r e s e t b u t t o n , t u n e t othe new desired channel and holdthe button.
Listening to Preset Channels
1. Continue touchingSorTto
select the desiredfavorites page.
2. Touch the preset button tolisten to the channel saved tothat button.
Using the SiriusXM Menu
Operation
1. Touch MENU on the SXM radioscreen.
2. Touch the menu to select thedesired item or to display thedetail menu item.
3. Touch0to return to the
previous menu.
Channel List
1. Touch Channel List from theSXM menu. The channel list isdisplayed.
2. TouchQorRto find the
desired channel. Tune to thechannel by selecting it.
Tone Settings
From the tone settings menu, thesound features can be set up forSiriusXM audio and each audioplayer’sfunctions.
1. Touch Tone Settings. The tonesettings screen is displayed.See“To n e S e t t i n g s”under“Base Radio with Touchscreen”inAM-FM Radio (Base Radiowith Touchscreen)0191orAM-FM Radio (BaseRadio)0189.
2. Touch OK.
Auto Volume
1. Touch Auto Volume. See“AutoVolume”under“Base Radiowith Touchscreen”inAM-FMRadio (Base Radio withTo u c h s c r e e n )0191orAM-FMRadio (Base Radio)0189.
2. Touch OK.
Categories
1. Touch Categories.
2. TouchQorRto find the
desired category. Touch thecategory to select it.

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Explicit Content Filter
When on, only a filtered list ofchannels will be received. When off,all regular SXM programmingsubscribed to will be received.
1. Touch SXM Explicit Filter.
2. Select On or Off.
Radio Reception
Frequency interference and staticcan occur during normal radioreception if items such as phonechargers, vehicle convenienceaccessories, and external electronicdevices are plugged into theaccessory power outlet. If there isinterference or static, unplug theitem from the accessory poweroutlet.
FM
FM signals only reach about 16 to65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although theradio has a built-in electronic circuitthat automatically works to reduceinterference, some static can occur,
especially around tall buildings orhills, causing the sound to fade inand out.
AM
The range for most AM stations isgreater than for FM, especially atnight. The longer range can causestation frequencies to interfere witheach other. Static can also occurwhen things like storms and powerlines interfere with radio reception.When this happens, try reducing thetreble on the radio.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Service
If equipped, SiriusXM SatelliteRadio Service provides digital radioreception. Tall buildings or hills caninterfere with satellite radio signals,causing the sound to fade in andout. In addition, traveling or standingunder heavy foliage, bridges,garages, or tunnels may cause lossof the SiriusXM signal for a periodof time.
Cell Phone Usage
Cell phone usage, such as makingor receiving phone calls, charging,or just having the phone on maycause static interference in theradio. Unplug the phone or turn it offif this happens.
Fixed Mast Antenna
The fixed mast antenna will gothrough most car washes as long asit is securely attached. If theantenna becomes slightly bent,straighten it out by hand. If it isbadly bent, replace it.
Occasionally check that the antennais tight at the base. If tightening isrequired, protect the paint fromdamage.

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Multi-Band Antenna
The multi-band antenna is on theroof of the vehicle. The antenna isused for OnStar, the SiriusXMSatellite Radio Service System, andGPS (Global Positioning System),if the vehicle has these features.Keep the antenna clear ofobstructions for clear reception.
If the vehicle has a sunroof, and it isopen, reception can also beaffected.
Items on the roof of the vehicle caninterfere with the performance of theradio system and OnStar (ifequipped). Make sure themulti-band antenna is notobstructed.
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted Media
Devices
When using media devices such asCDs, DVDs, Blu-Ray Discs®,SDcards, USB drives, and mobiledevices, consider the source.Untrusted media devices couldcontain files that affect systemoperation or performance. Avoid useif the content or origin cannot betrusted.
CD Player
If the vehicle is equipped with a CDplayer, it can be used for CD andMP3 audio.
With the vehicle on, insert a discinto the slot, label side up. Press theMEDIA button to select CD as asource.
The system is capable ofplaying most:
.Audio CDs
.CD-R
.CD-RW
.MP3 or unprotected WMAformats
When playing any compatiblerecordable disc, the sound qualitycan be reduced due to disc quality,the method of recording, the qualityof the music that has beenrecorded, or the way the disc hasbeen handled.
There can be increased skipping,difficulty in finding tracks, and/ordifficulty in loading and ejecting.If these problems occur, check thedisc for damage or try a knowngood disc.
To a v o i d d a m a g e t o t h e C D p l a y e r :
.Do not use scratched ordamaged discs.
.Do not apply labels to discs. Thelabels could get caught in theplayer.
.Insert only one disc at a time.
.Keep the loading slot free offoreign materials, liquids, anddebris.

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.Use a marking pen to label thetop of the disc.
Loading and Ejecting Discs
To l o a d a d i s c :
1. Turn the vehicle on.
2. Insert a disc into the slot, labelside up. The player pulls it inthe rest of the way. If the discis damaged or improperlyloaded, there is an error andthe disc ejects.
Playing an Audio CD
Press the MEDIA button on thefaceplate until CD is selected.
On the CD main page, either a tracknumber displays at the beginning ofeach track, or Song, Artist, andAlbum information displays whenavailable.
Use the following screen controls toplay the disc:
t:While on the CD main page:
.Press to seek to the beginning ofthe current or previous track.If the track has been playing forless than five seconds, it seeks
to the previous track. If longerthan five seconds, the currenttrack starts from the beginning.
.Press and hold to fast reversethrough a track. Release thebutton to return to playingspeed. Elapsed time displays.
u:While on the CD main page:
.Press to seek to the next track.
.Press and hold to fast forwardthrough a track. Release thebutton to return to playingspeed. Elapsed time displays.
j/r:While on the CD main page,press to pause. Press again toresume.
Z:PressZto play the songs inrandom order. Press again toturn off.
If a Blu-ray Disc®or DVD disc isloaded into the disc player and theCD screen button is selected, amessage comes on the screen touse the Video application. TheVideo application is only availableon vehicles with Rear SeatEntertainment (RSE).
CD Menu
While on the CD main page, pressthe MENU knob to display the CDmenu and the following may display:
Browse :Select to display the filesor songs on the CD.
To n e S e t t i n g s :Select to adjustBass, Midrange, Treble, Balance,Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See“To n e S e t t i n g s”underAM-FM Radio(Base Radio with Touchscreen)0191orAM-FM Radio (BaseRadio)0189.
Auto Volume :If equipped, thisfeature adjusts the volume based onthe vehicle speed. Select the levelbetween Off, Low, Medium-Low,Medium, Medium-High, and High.Press BACK to go to theprevious menu.
DSP :If equipped, this featureadjusts the pre-defined settings.See“DSP”inAM-FM Radio (BaseRadio with Touchscreen)0191orAM-FM Radio (Base Radio)0189.

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EQ (Equalizer) :If equipped, thisfeature adjusts the equalizersettings. See“EQ (Equalizer)”inAM-FM Radio (Base Radio withTo u c h s c r e e n )0191orAM-FMRadio (Base Radio)0189.
Error Messages
If Disc Error displays and/or the disccomes out, it could be for one of thefollowing reasons:
.The disc has an invalid orunknown format.
.The disc is very hot. Try the discagain when the temperaturereturns to normal.
.The road is very rough. Try thedisc again when the road issmoother.
.The disc is dirty, scratched, wet,or upside down.
.The air is very humid. Try thedisc again later.
.There was a problem whileburning the disc.
.The label is caught in the CDplayer.
If Disc Player Error displays, it couldbe for one of the following reasons:
.The player temperature istoo high.
.There are load or eject errors.
If the CD is not playing correctly forany other reason, try a knowngood CD.
If any error continues, contact yourdealer.
Playing an MP3 CD
To p l a y a n M P 3 C D , f o l l o w t h e s a m einstructions as“Playing anAudio CD.”
The following guidelines must bemet 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 perfolder.
.Maximum of 1,000 files onadisc.
.Recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW.
Root Directory
The root directory is treated as afolder. All files contained directlyunder the root directory areaccessed prior to any root directoryfolders.
Empty Folders
If a root directory or folder is emptyor contains only folders, the playeradvances to the next folder in thefile structure that contains acompressed audio file. The emptyfolder(s) are not displayed ornumbered.
No Folder
When the CD only containscompressed audio files without anyfolders, all files are under the rootfolder.

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USB Port (Base Radio)
Playing from a USB
AUSBmassstoragedeviceorMedia Transfer Protocol (MTP)device can be connected to theUSB port.
The vehicle may have USB ports inthe front of the center console,armrest, or one in the upper glovebox. SeeCenter Console Storage011 6andGlove Box011 5.
USB MP3 Player and USB Drives
.The USB MP3 players and USBdrives connected must complywith the USB Mass StorageClass specification (USB MSC).
.Hard disk drives are notsupported.
.Supported file system is FAT32.
To p l a y a U S B d e v i c e :
.Connect the USB.
.Press MEDIA on the faceplateuntil the connected device isshown.
While the USB source is active,press the corresponding faceplatebutton for the icons on the screen tooperate USB function:
.t
.u
.j/r
.Z
For information on how to use thescreen icons, see“Playing anAudio CD.”
USB Menu
Press MENU to display the USBmenu and the following may display:
Browse :Select to display the filesand folders on the USB device.
To n e S e t t i n g s :Select to adjustBass, Midrange, Treble, Balance,Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See“To n e S e t t i n g s”inAM-FM Radio(Base Radio with Touchscreen)0191orAM-FM Radio (BaseRadio)0189.
Auto Volume :If equipped, see“Auto Volume”inAM-FM Radio(Base Radio with Touchscreen)0191orAM-FM Radio (BaseRadio)0189.
EQ (Equalizer) :If equipped, thisfeature adjusts the equalizersettings. See“EQ (Equalizer)Settings”inAM-FM Radio (BaseRadio with Touchscreen)0191orAM-FM Radio (Base Radio)0189.
Playing from an iPod®/iPad®/
iPhone®
This feature supports the followingdevices:
.iPod nano®(1st, 2nd, 3rd, and4th generation)
.iPod with video (5.0 and 5.5generation)
.iPod classic®(6th generation)
.iPod touch®(1st and 2ndgeneration)
.iPad
.iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS,iPhone 4

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There may be problems withoperation and function in thefollowing situations:
.When connecting a device withamorerecentversionofthefirmware installed than issupported by the infotainmentsystem.
.When connecting a device onwhich firmware from otherproviders is installed.
To c o n n e c t a n d c o n t r o l a d e v i c e :
1. Connect one end of thestandard USB cable to thedevice's dock connector.
2. Connect the other end to aUSB port in the center console.SeeCenter ConsoleStorage011 6.
3. Press MEDIA to select thesource.
The music information displays onthe radio’sdisplayandbeginsplaying through the vehicle’saudiosystem.
The device battery rechargesautomatically while the vehicle is on.When the vehicle is off while adevice is connected using the USBcable, the device battery stopscharging and the device willautomatically turn off.
If the device is an unsupportedmodel, it can still be listened to inthe vehicle by connecting to theauxiliary input jack using a standard3.5 mm (1/8 in) stereo cable.
Menu
Press MENU to display the deviceMenu and the following may display:
Browse :Select to display the filesor songs on the device. See“Browse Device Media”later in thissection.
To n e S e t t i n g s :Select to adjustBass, Midrange, Treble, Balance,Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See“To n e S e t t i n g s”inAM-FM Radio(Base Radio with Touchscreen)0191orAM-FM Radio (BaseRadio)0189.
Auto Volume :If equipped, see“Auto Volume”inAM-FM Radio(Base Radio with Touchscreen)0191orAM-FM Radio (BaseRadio)0189.
EQ (Equalizer) :If equipped, thisfeature adjusts the Equalizersettings. See“EQ (Equalizer)”inAM-FM Radio (Base Radio withTo u c h s c r e e n )0191orAM-FMRadio (Base Radio)0189.
Browse Device Media
Use the following to browse:
Playlists:
1. Turn MENU to highlight andpress to view the playlistsstored on the device.
2. Turn MENU to highlight andpress to select a playlist nameto view a list of all songs in theplaylist.
3. Turn MENU to highlight andpress to select the song fromthe list to begin playback.

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Artists:
1. Turn MENU to highlight andpress to view the artists storedon the device.
2. Turn MENU to highlight andpress to select an artist nameto view a list of all albums bythe artist.
3. Turn MENU to highlight andpress to select an album nameto view a list of all songs on thealbum.
4. Turn MENU to highlight andpress to select the song fromthe list to begin playback.
Albums:
1. Turn MENU to highlight andpress to view the albumsstored on the device.
2. Turn MENU to highlight andpress to select an album nameto view a list of all songs on thealbum.
3. Turn MENU to highlight andpress to select the song fromthe list to begin playback.
Genres:
1. Turn MENU to highlight andpress to view the genres storedon the device.
2. Turn MENU to highlight andpress to select a genre nameto view a list of artists of thatgenre.
3. Turn MENU to highlight andpress to select to view albumsby that artist.
4. Turn MENU to highlight andpress to select an album toview songs.
5. Turn MENU to highlight andpress to select the song fromthe list to begin playback.
Songs:
1. Turn MENU to highlight andpress to view a list of all songsstored on the device.
2. Turn MENU to highlight andpress to select the song fromthe list to begin playback.
USB Port (Base Radio
with Touchscreen)
Using the USB Port
The infotainment system can playmusic by connecting an auxiliarydevice to the USB port.
USB Support
If equipped, the USB connector is inthe center stack below the climatecontrols, and uses the USB 2.0standard.
USB Supported Devices
.USB Flash Drives
.Portable USB Hard Drives
Not all iPods and USB drives arecompatible with the USB port.
Make sure the iPod has the latestfirmware from Apple®for properoperation. iPod firmware can beupdated using the latest iTunes®
application. See www.apple.com/itunes.
For help with identifying your iPod,go to www.apple.com/support.