2017 GMC SIERRA DENALI radio

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202 Infotainment System 2. Touch the preset button to
listen to the channel saved to
that button.
Using the SiriusXM Menu Operation
1. Touch MENU on the SXM radio
screen.
2. Touch the menu to select the
desired item or to display the
detail menu item.
3. Touch
0 to return to the
previous menu.
Channel List
1. Touch Channel List from the
SXM menu. The channel list is
displayed.
2. Touch
Q or
R to find the
desired channel. Tune to the
channel by selecting it.
Tone Settings
From the tone settings menu, the
sound features can be set up for
SiriusXM audio and each audio
player ’ s functions. 1. Touch Tone Settings. The tone
settings screen is displayed.
See “ Tone Settings ” in AM-FM
Radio (Base Radio with
Touchscreen) 0 199 or AM-FM
Radio (Base Radio) 0 197 .
2. Touch OK.
Auto Volume
1. Touch Auto Volume. See “ Auto
Volume ” in AM-FM Radio
(Base Radio with Touchscreen)
0 199 or AM-FM Radio (Base
Radio) 0 197 .
2. Touch OK.
Categories
1. Touch Categories.
2. Touch
Q or
R to find the
desired category. Touch the
category to select it.
Explicit Content Filter
When on, only a filtered list of
channels will be received. When off,
all regular SXM programming
subscribed to will be received.
1. Touch SXM Explicit Filter. 2. Select On or Off.
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

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Infotainment System 203when 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
under heavy foliage, bridges,
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.
Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna will go
through most car washes as long as
it is securely attached. If the antenna becomes slightly bent,
straighten it out by hand. If it is
badly bent, replace it.
Occasionally check that the antenna
is tight at the base. If tightening is
required, protect the paint from
damage.
Multi-Band Antenna The multi-band antenna is on the
roof of the vehicle. The antenna is
used for OnStar, the SiriusXM
Satellite Radio Service System, and
GPS (Global Positioning System),
if the vehicle has these features.
Keep the antenna clear of
obstructions for clear reception.
If the vehicle has a sunroof, and it is
open, reception can also be
affected.
Items on the roof of the vehicle can
interfere with the performance of the
radio system and OnStar (if
equipped). Make sure the
multi-band antenna is not
obstructed. Audio Players CD Player If the vehicle is equipped with a CD
player, it can be used for CD and
MP3 audio.
With the vehicle on, insert a disc
into the slot, label side up. Press the
MEDIA button to select CD as a
source.
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.

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Infotainment System 205Tone Settings : Select to adjust
Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance,
Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See
“ Tone Settings ” under AM-FM Radio
(Base Radio with Touchscreen)
0 199 or AM-FM Radio (Base
Radio) 0 197 .
Auto Volume : If equipped, this
feature adjusts the volume based on
the vehicle speed. Select the level
between Off, Low, Medium-Low,
Medium, Medium-High, and High.
Press BACK to go to the
previous menu.
DSP : If equipped, this feature
adjusts the pre-defined settings.
See “ DSP ” in AM-FM Radio (Base
Radio with Touchscreen) 0 199 or
AM-FM Radio (Base Radio) 0 197 .
EQ (Equalizer) : If equipped, this
feature adjusts the equalizer
settings. See “ EQ (Equalizer) ” in
AM-FM Radio (Base Radio with
Touchscreen) 0 199 or AM-FM
Radio (Base Radio) 0 197 . 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.
.
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 CD
player.
If Disc Player Error displays, it could
be for one of the following reasons:
.
The player temperature is
too high.
.
There are load or eject errors. If the CD is not playing correctly for
any other reason, try a known
good CD.
If any error continues, contact your
dealer.
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.

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206 Infotainment System 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, all files are under the root
folder.
USB Port (Base Radio) Playing from a USB
A USB mass storage device or
Media Transfer Protocol (MTP)
device can be connected to the
USB port. The vehicle may have USB ports in
the front of the center console,
armrest, or one in the upper glove
box.
See Center Console Storage 0 120
and Glove Box 0 119 .
USB MP3 Player and USB Drives
.
The USB MP3 players and USB
drives connected must comply
with the USB Mass Storage
Class specification (USB MSC).
.
Hard disk drives are not
supported.
.
Supported file system is FAT32.
To play a USB device:
.
Connect the USB.
.
Press MEDIA on the faceplate
until the connected device is
shown.
While the USB source is active,
press the corresponding faceplate
button for the icons on the screen to
operate USB function:
.
t .
u .
j /
r .
Z For information on how to use the
screen icons, see “ Playing an
Audio CD. ”
USB Menu
Press MENU to display the USB
menu and the following may display:
Browse : Select to display the files
and folders on the USB device.
Tone Settings : Select to adjust
Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance,
Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See
“ Tone Settings ” in AM-FM Radio
(Base Radio with Touchscreen)
0 199 or AM-FM Radio (Base
Radio) 0 197 .
Auto Volume : If equipped, see
“ Auto Volume ” in AM-FM Radio
(Base Radio with Touchscreen)
0 199 or AM-FM Radio (Base
Radio) 0 197 .
EQ (Equalizer) : If equipped, this
feature adjusts the equalizer
settings. See “ EQ (Equalizer)

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Infotainment System 207Settings ” in AM-FM Radio (Base
Radio with Touchscreen) 0 199 or
AM-FM Radio (Base Radio) 0 197 .
Playing from an iPod ®
/iPad ®
/
iPhone ®
This feature supports the following
devices:
.
iPod nano ®
(1st, 2nd, 3rd, and
4th generation)
.
iPod with video (5.0 and 5.5
generation)
.
iPod classic ®
(6th generation)
.
iPod touch ®
(1st and 2nd
generation)
.
iPad
.
iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS,
iPhone 4
There may be problems with
operation and function in the
following situations:
.
When connecting a device with
a more recent version of the
firmware installed than is
supported by the infotainment
system. .
When connecting a device on
which firmware from other
providers is installed.
To connect and control a device:
1. Connect one end of the
standard USB cable to the
device's dock connector.
2. Connect the other end to a
USB port in the center console.
See Center Console Storage
0 120 .
3. Press MEDIA to select the
source.
The music information displays on
the radio ’ s display and begins
playing through the vehicle ’ s audio
system.
The device battery recharges
automatically while the vehicle is on.
When the vehicle is off while a
device is connected using the USB
cable, the device battery stops
charging and the device will
automatically turn off. If the device is an unsupported
model, it can still be listened to in
the vehicle by connecting to the
auxiliary input jack using a standard
3.5 mm (1/8 in) stereo cable.
Menu
Press MENU to display the device
Menu and the following may display:
Browse : Select to display the files
or songs on the device. See
“ Browse Device Media ” later in this
section.
Tone Settings : Select to adjust
Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance,
Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See
“ Tone Settings ” in AM-FM Radio
(Base Radio with Touchscreen)
0 199 or AM-FM Radio (Base
Radio) 0 197 .
Auto Volume : If equipped, see
“ Auto Volume ” in AM-FM Radio
(Base Radio with Touchscreen)
0 199 or AM-FM Radio (Base
Radio) 0 197 .

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208 Infotainment System EQ (Equalizer) : If equipped, this
feature adjusts the Equalizer
settings. See “ EQ (Equalizer) ” in
AM-FM Radio (Base Radio with
Touchscreen) 0 199 or AM-FM
Radio (Base Radio) 0 197 .
Browse Device Media
Use the following to browse:
Playlists:
1. Turn MENU to highlight and
press to view the playlists
stored on the device.
2. Turn MENU to highlight and
press to select a playlist name
to view a list of all songs in the
playlist.
3. Turn MENU to highlight and
press to select the song from
the list to begin playback.
Artists:
1. Turn MENU to highlight and
press to view the artists stored
on the device.
2. Turn MENU to highlight and
press to select an artist name
to view a list of all albums by
the artist. 3. Turn MENU to highlight and
press to select an album name
to view a list of all songs on the
album.
4. Turn MENU to highlight and
press to select the song from
the list to begin playback.
Albums:
1. Turn MENU to highlight and
press to view the albums
stored on the device.
2. Turn MENU to highlight and
press to select an album name
to view a list of all songs on the
album.
3. Turn MENU to highlight and
press to select the song from
the list to begin playback.
Genres:
1. Turn MENU to highlight and
press to view the genres stored
on the device.
2. Turn MENU to highlight and
press to select a genre name
to view a list of artists of that
genre. 3. Turn MENU to highlight and
press to select to view albums
by that artist.
4. Turn MENU to highlight and
press to select an album to
view songs.
5. Turn MENU to highlight and
press to select the song from
the list to begin playback.
Songs:
1. Turn MENU to highlight and
press to view a list of all songs
stored on the device.
2. Turn MENU to highlight and
press to select the song from
the list to begin playback.
USB Port (Base Radio
with Touchscreen) Using the USB Port
The infotainment system can play
music by connecting an auxiliary
device to the USB port.

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212 Infotainment System Changing to Next/Previous Files
.
Touch
l to change to the
next file.
.
Touch
g within five seconds of
the playback time to play the
previous file.
Returning to the Beginning of the
Current File
Touch
g after five seconds of the
playback time.
Scanning Forward or Backward
Touch and hold
g or
l during
playback to rewind or fast forward.
Release the button to resume
playback at normal speed.
Playing a File Randomly
Touch
Z during playback.
.
ON: Plays all files randomly.
.
OFF: Returns to normal
playback.
Using the USB Music Menu
.
Touch Menu during playback. .
Touch the desired menu.
Browse Music
1. Touch Browse Music.
2. Touch the desired music.
Tone Settings
.
Touch Tone Settings. The Tone
Settings menu is displayed. See
“ Tone Settings ” in AM-FM Radio
(Base Radio with Touchscreen)
0 199 or AM-FM Radio (Base
Radio) 0 197 .
Auto Volume
.
Touch Auto Volume. The Auto
Volume menu is displayed. See
“ Auto Volume ” in AM-FM Radio
(Base Radio with Touchscreen)
0 199 or AM-FM Radio (Base
Radio) 0 197 . Traffic Program (If Equipped)
.
Touch On or Off.
MTP (Media Transfer Protocol)
.
Connect a MTP supported
device.
.
Play will start automatically after
the system has finished reading
the MTP device.
.
If a non-readable MTP device is
connected, an error message
displays and the system will
switch to the previous audio
function.
iPod/iPhone Player
This feature is limited to models
supporting the iPod/iPhone
connection.
Playing Music Files
.
Connect the iPod/iPhone to the
USB port.
.
Play will start from the previously
played point after the system
has finished reading the USB
device.

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Infotainment System 213.
If a non-readable USB device is
connected, an error message
displays and the system will
switch to the previous audio
function.
If the iPod/iPhone is already
connected:
1. Press
{ .
2. Touch AUDIO.
3. Touch Source.
4. Touch iPod.
To stop the device and select
another media source, touch
Source, then select the other
source.
To remove the device, select
another function, then remove the
device.
Pause
.
Touch
j to pause.
.
Touch
r to resume.
Changing to Next/Previous Song
.
Touch
l to change to the
next song. .
Touch
g within two seconds of
the playback time to play the
previous file.
Returning to the Beginning of the
Current File
Touch
g after two seconds of the
playback time.
Scanning Forward or Backward
Touch and hold
g or
l during
playback to rewind or fast forward.
Release the button to resume
playback at normal speed.
Playing a File Randomly
Touch
Z during playback.
.
ON: Plays all files randomly.
.
OFF: Returns to normal
playback.
Using the iPod Menu
.
Touch Menu during playback.
.
Touch the appropriate
play mode.
Browse Music
1. Touch Browse Music. 2. Touch the desired music.
Tone Settings
.
Touch Tone Settings. The Tone
Settings menu is displayed. See
“ Tone Settings ” in AM-FM Radio
(Base Radio with Touchscreen)
0 199 or AM-FM Radio (Base
Radio) 0 197 .
Auto Volume
.
Touch Auto Volume. The Auto
Volume menu is displayed. See
“ Auto Volume ” in AM-FM Radio
(Base Radio with Touchscreen)
0 199 or AM-FM Radio (Base
Radio) 0 197 .
Picture System Information The infotainment system can view
picture files stored on a USB
storage device and devices that
support Media Transfer
Protocol (MTP).
.
Supported file extensions: .jpg,
.bmp, .png, .gif.
.
Animated GIF files are not
supported.