CD 30 MP3 Shown, CD 30 Similar

System Operation

/ (Volume/Power): Press to turn the system on or off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume.

BC (Board Computer): Press to use the Board Computer. See DIC Operation and Displays .

OK: Press to confirm selections and go to the next page in the settings menu.

or : Press to change menu options.

SOUND: Press to enter the sound settings menu and go to the next page in sound settings.

SETTINGS: Press to adjust system and sound settings.

Ignition Logic

When this feature is enabled it turns the audio system on or off when the ignition is turned on or off.

To turn the audio system on or off with Ignition Logic:

The Ignition Logic is preset to turn off the audio system when the ignition is turned off. To enable or disable Ignition Logic:

1. Press SETTINGS until Audio displays.
2. Press until System displays.
3. Press OK until Ign. Logic ON or Ign. Logic OFF displays.
4. Press or to select the setting. The setting is saved automatically.

•	Press SETTINGS again to move back one level in the menu.

•	Press FM/AM, CD/MP3, or BC to turn on that feature.

Audio displays and the system starts to play if SETTINGS, FM/AM, CD/MP3, or BC is not pressed within five seconds after the setting is saved.

System Display

The following information shows on the system display:

The most recent selected audio source plays when the audio system is turned on and the display is lit. The outside temperature, time, and date display when the audio system is turned off and the ignition is ON/RUN, see Driver Information Center (DIC) .

Audio Settings

The audio settings can be set for each audio source and are stored separately for each radio station and the CD player.

Adjusting the Tone (Bass/Treble)

To adjust the Bass:

1. Press SOUND until Bass appears.
2. Press or to adjust the level from -12 through +12. The setting is saved automatically.

Audio displays and the audio system starts to play if SETTINGS, FM/AM, CD/MP3, or BC is not pressed within five seconds after the setting is saved.

To adjust the Treble:

1. Press SOUND until Treble appears.
2. Press or to adjust the level from -12 through +12. The setting is saved automatically.

Adjusting the Sound Settings

There are preset sound settings designed for different types of music

To adjust the sound settings using the SOUND button:

1. Press SOUND until Sound appears.
2. Press or to select between Rock, Disco, Classic, Jazz, Vocal, and Off. The setting is saved automatically.

To adjust the sound settings using the SETTINGS button:

1. Press SETTINGS until Audio appears.
2. Press OK until Sound appears.
3. Press or to select between Rock, Disco, Classic, Jazz, Vocal, and Off. The setting is saved automatically.

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)

To adjust the Balance using the SOUND button:

1. Press SOUND until Balance appears.
2. Press or to adjust the level from -12 through +12. The setting is saved automatically.

To adjust the Balance using the SETTINGS button:

1. Press SETTINGS until Audio appears.
2. Press OK until Balance appears.
3. Press or to adjust the level from -12 through +12. The setting is saved automatically.

To adjust the Fade using the SOUND button:

1. Press SOUND until Fader appears.
2. Press or to adjust the level from -12 through +12. The setting is saved automatically.

To adjust the Fade using the SETTINGS button:

1. Press SETTINGS until Audio appears.
2. Press OK until Fader appears.
3. Press or to adjust the level from -12 through +12. The setting is saved automatically.

Speed-Dependant Volume Control (SDVC)

SDVC automatically adjusts the volume to compensate for road and wind noise as the vehicle increases or decreases speed while driving.

To adjust SDVC:

1. Press SETTINGS until Audio appears.
2. Press OK until SDVC appears.
3. Press or to adjust the level from 0 through 5. The setting is saved automatically.

OnStar® Volume

For vehicles with OnStar, the OnStar Volume is used to set the maximum initial volume level for the OnStar system when it is turned on.

To set OnStar Volume:

1. Press SETTINGS until Audio appears.
2. Press OK until OnStar Vol. appears.
3. Press or to adjust the level from -12 through 12. The setting is saved automatically.

On Volume

The On Volume is used to set the maximum initial volume level for the audio system when it is turned on.

The maximum initial volume level is used only if the volume level before turning the audio system off was higher than the maximum initial volume level set. This will work when the audio system has been off for at least five minutes and the ignition is OFF.

To set the On Volume level:

1. Press SETTINGS until Audio appears.
2. Press OK until On Volume appears.
3. Press or to adjust the level from -12 through 12. The setting is saved automatically.

Using the Radio

FM/AM: Press to select between FM, FM-AS, AM, and AM-AS, or to listen to the radio while a CD is playing.

RDS (Radio Data System): Press to identify stations by name instead of the radio frequency.

LOC (LOCAL/DX Function): Press to change between LOC ON or LOC OFF. When the LOC function is on, it searches for the strongest radio frequency. If none is found, it automatically search for a weaker radio frequency. If no frequency is found after the second search, the radio returns to the last active frequency. If a new station search is not started within one minute, the low sensitivity (LOCAL) is set when the next search is started. When LOC OFF is set, a search is carried out using the high sensitivity (DX).

Finding an FM/AM Station

1 - 9 (Station Preset Buttons): Press to play stations that are programmed to the radio preset pushbuttons.

SCN (Station Preset Scan): Press to start station preset scan. The radio goes to the first preset station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next preset station. Press SCN again to stop scanning preset stations.

or : Press to find radio stations using the automatic station search or the manual station search.

Automatic Station Search: Use automatic station search when the radio frequency is unknown. Press or for more then one second to have the radio search for the next station. Seek is shown on the display and the radio is muted until a station is found. If the radio fails to locate a station, the last active frequency is then reset. When LOC is activated, a search for the next strong station is made. If it is not activated, it searches the next receivable station.

Manual Station Search: Use manual station search when the radio frequency is known.

To use manual station search:

Setting Preset Stations

The radio can store up to 36 stations using the station preset buttons:

Radio stations can be stored manually, and by using Autostore.

To manually store preset stations:

1. Select FM or AM and tune to the desired radio station.
2. Press and hold one of the nine station preset buttons, the radio briefly mutes and displays the previously stored station. The new station has been stored when the radio begins playing again.
3. Repeat the steps for each radio station to be stored.

AS (Autostore): Press to automatically store the nine strongest stations in the selected radio band.

To use Autostore:

1. Select FM or AM.
2. Press and hold AS until a beep is heard.
3. The radio begins storing the stations in the nine preset button locations.

Using the CD Player

Display Options

The display can be changed depending on what type of CD is in the CD player. The display options are:

Audio CD without CD text:

Audio CD with CD text:

To change the display:

1. Press CD/MP3 twice, CD info appears on the display.
2. Press or to select the display type.
3. After about five seconds, the selected display type is saved.

Loading a CD

To load a CD, insert the CD label side up in the CD player. The CD player pulls the CD in automatically.

Playing a CD

CD/MP3: Press to play a CD or MP3 CD that is already loaded into the CD player while the radio is playing. See "Using an MP3" in the owner manual index.

or : Press to go to the next or previous track. Press and hold to fast forward or fast rewind within a track and the CD plays at a higher speed and a reduced volume.

: Press to eject a CD, Eject CD is displayed and the radio begins playing.

Random: Press CD/MP3 three times to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential order. Press or to select between Random on and Random off. RDM shows on the display when random is in use.

Using an MP3 CD

The CD 30 MP3 is capable of playing MP3 CDs that have been recorded to a CD-R.

Supported File Structure

The CD 30 MP3 supports up to:

File Naming

Files must be named .mp3 for the CD to work. ID3 tags are supported. The following information shows on the display when the CD MP3 is playing.

MP3 CDs recorded without ID3 tags display:

MP3 CDs recorded with ID3 tags display:

To change the display:

1. Press CD/MP3 twice, CD info appears on the display.
2. Press or to select the display type.
3. After about five seconds, the selected display type is saved.

Playing an MP3

CD/MP3: Press to play an MP3 CD that is already loaded into the CD player while the radio is playing.

Selecting a Track

or : Press to go to the next or previous track. Press and hold to fast forward or fast rewind within a track. During fast forward, the CD plays at a higher speed and a reduced volume.

: Press to eject a CD, Eject CD appears on the display and the radio begins playing.

Selecting an Album

To select a different album when the MP3 CD contains several albums:

1. Press CD/MP3.
2. Press or until the desired album displays.

Random Mode

MP3 CD can be played in the following random modes:

To use random:

1. Press CD/MP3 three times.
2. Press or to select between Random album, Random CD and Random Off.

RDM shows on the display when random is use.

Care of CD's and the CD Player

Care of CDs

Store CDs in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. The CD player scans the bottom of the disc. If the bottom of a CD is damaged it may not play properly or at all. Do not touch the bottom of a CD while handling it. Pick up CDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge.

If the surface of a CD is dirty, take a soft, lint free cloth or dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution mixed with water, and clean it. Make sure the wiping process starts from the center to the edge.

Care of the CD Player

Do not add labels to a CD, it could get caught in the CD player. Use a marking pen to write on the top of the CD if a description is needed.

Do not use CD lens cleaners, they could damage the CD player.

Notice: If a label is added to a CD, or 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.

CDC 40

System Operation

(Volume/Power): Press to turn the system on or off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume.

BC (Board Computer): Press to use the Board Computer, see DIC Warnings and Messages .

(Multifunction Knob): Turn to select a menu item, press to enable or disable a menu item.

/ / / (Four-way Switch): Press to select menu options.

SOUND: Press to enter the sound settings menu and go to the next page in sound settings.

SETTINGS: Press to adjust system and sound settings.

Ignition Logic

When this feature is enabled it turns the audio system on or off when the ignition is turned on or off.

To turn the audio system on or off with the Ignition Logic:

The Ignition Logic is preset to turn off the audio system when the ignition is turned off. To enable or disable Ignition Logic:

1. Press SETTINGS, System Settings displays.
2. Turn the multifunction knob to select Ign. Logic and press the multifunction knob to select or un-select the option.

System Display

The following information shows on the system display:

The most recent selected audio source plays when the audio system is turned on and the display is lit. The outside temperature, time, and date display when the audio system is turned off and the ignition is ON/RUN, see Driver Information Center (DIC) .

Menu System

The audio systems menu contains types of menu pages:

Selection pages

Selection pages have a selection menu on the left side of the screen showing a preview of the menu items. Selection pages lead to navigation or settings pages.

Feature pages

Feature pages are menu pages. Feature pages also contain menu items which can be selected and lead to other navigation or settings pages. The Tuner menu is an example of a feature page.

Settings pages

Setting pages are menu pages where the audio system settings can be changed.

Menus

The menus of the audio systems are structured in levels. The current menu level is indicated by vertical lines at the edge of the screen.

Selecting from a Menu

The items within a menu are selected by turning the multifunction knob to move the cursor. The cursor highlights the menu item being selected.

To select a menu item:

1. Turn the multifunction knob until the desired menu item is highlighted.
2. Press the multifunction knob to select the function or to display another menu.

To exit from a menu:

Selecting the Audio Menu

The Audio menu allows access to FM, AM, CD, and Sound menus. To access the Audio menu from one of these menus:

Turn the multifunction knob to the left until Return displays and then press the knob.

Selecting from a List

Some menus are displayed in the form of lists.

To select from a list:

1. Turn the multifunction knob until the desired item is highlighted.
2. Press the multifunction knob to select the item.

Overlay Menus

Additional notes and information on the audio system or other vehicle components may appear on the display as an overlay in some cases. The current menu is overlaid with the information box. Some settings have to be confirmed, others are automatically enabled after a short time.

Audio Settings

The audio settings can be set for each audio source and are stored separately for each radio station and the CD player.

Adjusting the Tone (Bass/Treble)

To adjust the Bass:

1. Press SOUND and select the Sound menu item.
2. Select Treble - Bass.
3. Select Bass from the menu and turn the multifunction knob to adjust the level.
4. Press the multifunction knob to save the setting.

Bass tones are automatically adjusted to the driving speed to compensate for rolling and ambient noise. The setting cannot be changed.

To adjust the Treble:

1. Press SOUND and select the Sound menu item.
2. Select Treble - Bass.
3. Select Treble from the menu and turn the multifunction knob to adjust the level.
4. Press the multifunction knob to save the setting.

Adjusting the Equalizer

The equalizer allows changes to be made to seven frequencies.

To adjust the equalizer:

1. Press SOUND and select the Sound menu item.
2. Select Equalizer.
3. Select the desired frequency and turn the multifunction knob to adjust the level.
4. Press the multifunction knob to save the setting.
5. Repeat these steps for each frequency.

After making changes to the equalizer, the user option in the Sound menu is enabled.

Adjusting the Sound Settings

There are preset sound settings designed for different types of music.

To adjust the sound settings:

1. Press SOUND and select the Sound menu item.
2. Select Sound.
3. Select: User, Jazz, Speech, Pop, Classical, and Rock.
4. Press the multifunction knob to save the setting.

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)

To adjust the Balance:

1. Press SOUND and select the Sound menu item.
2. Select Fader - Balance.
3. Select Balance from the menu and turn the multifunction knob to adjust the level.
4. Press the multifunction knob to save the setting.

To adjust the Fade:

1. Press SOUND and select the Sound menu item.
2. Select Fader - Balance.
3. Select Fader from the menu and turn the multifunction knob to adjust the level.
4. Press the multifunction knob to save the setting.

Adjusting the Sound Position

The sound position for the audio system can be adjusted. The settings are:

Driver: Adjusts the sound position for the drivers seat.

Front: Adjusts the sound position for the front seats.

All Positions: The sound is adjusted for all seats.

To adjust the sound position:

1. Press SOUND and select the Sound menu item.
2. Select Position and then select the desired sound position.
3. Press the multifunction knob to save the setting.

Speed-Dependant Volume Control (SDVC)

SDVC automatically adjusts the volume for road and wind noise as the vehicle increases or decreases speed while driving.

To adjust SDVC:

1. Press SOUND, then SETTINGS and select Volume from the menu.
2. Select SDVC.
3. Turn the multifunction knob to adjust the level.
4. Press the multifunction knob to save the setting.

OnStar® Volume

For vehicles with OnStar, the OnStar Volume is used to set the maximum initial volume level for the OnStar system when it is turned on.

To set OnStar Volume:

1. Press SOUND, then SETTINGS and select Volume from the menu.
2. Select OnStar IN.
3. Turn the multifunction knob to adjust the level.
4. Press the multifunction knob to save the setting.

Start-up Volume

The Start-up Volume is used to set the maximum initial volume level for the audio system when it is turned on.

The maximum initial volume level is used when the volume level before turning the audio system off was higher than the maximum initial volume level set, or if the volume is blow the maximum level.

To set the On Volume level:

1. Press SOUND, then SETTINGS and select Volume from the menu.
2. Select Start-up Volume.
3. Turn the multifunction knob to adjust the level.
4. Press the multifunction knob to save the setting.

Using the Radio

FM/AM: Press to select between FM, FM-AS, AM, and AM-AS, or to listen to the radio while a CD is playing. The Tuner Menu displays.

LOC (LOCAL/DX Function): Press to change between LOC ON or LOC OFF. When the LOC function is on, it searches for the strongest radio frequency. If none is found, it automatically searches for a weaker radio frequency. If no frequency is found after the second search, the radio returns to the last active frequency. If a new station search is not started within one minute, the low sensitivity (LOCAL) is set when the next search is started. When LOC OFF is set, a search is carried out using the high sensitivity (DX).

Finding an FM/AM Station

1 - 9 (Station Preset Buttons): Press to play stations that are programmed to the radio preset pushbuttons.

Automatic Station Search: Use automatic station search when the radio frequency is unknown. The radio is volume is muted while the radio searches for a station with strong reception. If the radio is unable to find a station, it automatically switches to a more sensitive search level. The radio returns to the last station playing if it fails to locate a station.

To use automatic station search, do one of the following:

Manual Station Search: Use manual station search when the radio frequency is known.

To use manual station search with the four-way switch:

To use manual station search with the multifunction knob:

1. Select Manual from the Tuner menu.
2. Turn the multifunction knob until the desired frequency is reached and press the knob.

Setting Preset Stations

The radio can store up to 36 stations using the station preset buttons:

Radio stations can be stored using the station preset buttons, the multifunction knob, and by using Autostore.

To manually store stations using the station preset buttons:

1. Select FM or AM and tune to the desired radio station.
2. Press and hold one of the 9 station preset buttons, the radio briefly mutes and displays the previously stored station. The new station is stored and the radio begins playing.
3. Repeat the steps for each radio station to be stored.

To manually store stations using the multifunction knob:

1. Select the desired radio station and select Store from the Tuner Menu, a list of all stored stations is displayed.
2. Turn the multifunction knob to choose the location for the station to be stored and press the multifunction knob.

To store stations using Autostore:

1. Select FM or AM and then select Autostore from the Tuner Menu.
2. The Autostore menu is displayed, and the automatic station storing is started.
3. The nine strongest stations in the selected band are stored to the preset buttons.

Using the CD Player

The CDC 40 is capable of playing CDs, MP3 CD-Rs, and mixed mode CD-Rs that have both audio and MP3 tracks on it.

The CD changer holds a maximum of 6 CDs, and can play smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single CDs with an adapter ring.

Loading a CD

To load CDs:

1. Press (Eject), the CD-Changer menu displays.
2. Select an empty CD compartment using the multifunction knob, Please insert CD now displays.
3. Insert a CD into the slot, Reading CD displays and appears next to the selected position.
4. Repeat Step 2 to load additional CDs.

Display Options

The display can be changed depending on what type of CD is in the CD player. The display options are:

To change the display:

1. Select Extras from the CD Menu.
2. Enable or disable the Display track box.

Playing a CD

CDC: Press to play a CD that is already loaded into the CD player while the radio is playing. The CD Menu displays.

Selecting a Track

Tracks can be selected using the four-way switch or the CD menu functions.

Selecting a track using the four-way switch:

or : Press to go to the next or previous track within a CD.

Selecting a track using the CD menu and the or function:

1. Turn the multifunction knob until Track is highlighted.
2. Press the multifunction knob until the desired track is displayed.

Selecting a track using the CD menu and the Track function:

1. Select Track from the CD menu.
2. Select the desired track from the menu.

Searching Within a Track

To search within a track using the four-way switch or the CD menu functions:

To search using the four-way switch:

1. Press and hold or .
2. Release or when the desired point in the track is reached.

To search using the CD menu

1. Select or .
2. Select or again when the desired point in the track is reached.

Selecting CD

CDs can be selected by:

To use the CD menu function:

1. Select CD from the CD menu.
2. Select the desired CD.

Random Mode

There are two modes for random:

Tracks on the current CD are played in random order for Random play CD:

To use Random play CD:

1. Select Extras from the CD menu.
2. Select Random CD, and displays.

To turn off random:

1. Select Extras from the CD menu.
2. Select Normal, and disappears.

4 tracks per CD are played before changing to the next CD for Random magazine:

To use random for all CDs:

1. Select Extras from the CD menu.
2. Select Random Magazine, and displays.

To turn off random:

1. Select Extras from the CD menu.
2. Select Normal, and disappears.

Repeat Track

The Repeat function repeats the current track. The function can be enabled and disabled by using the four-way switch or the CD menu.

To use repeat using the four-way switch:

1. Press and hold until appears on the display.
2. Press and hold until is no longer on the display to turn off repeat track.

To use repeat using the CD menu:

1. Select Extras from the CD menu.
2. Select Repeat Track, appears on the display.

To turn off repeat using the CD menu:

1. Select Extras from the CD menu.
2. Select Normal, disappears from the display.

Scan CD

The Scan CD function scans the first ten seconds of each track on the current CD. The function can be enabled and disabled by using the four-way switch or the CD menu.

To use Scan CD using the four-way switch:

1. Press and hold until appears on the display.
2. Press and hold until is no longer on the display to turn off repeat track.

To use Scan CD using the CD menu:

1. Select Extras from the CD menu.
2. Select Scan CD, appears on the display.

To turn off Scan CD using the CD menu:

1. Select Extras from the CD menu.
2. Select Scan CD, disappears from the display.

Ejecting a CD

To eject a CD:

1. Press .
2. Select the desired CD to eject by using the station preset buttons or the multifunction knob.

To eject all CDs:

1. Press and hold until Eject all CDs displays.
2. Press the multifunction knob to confirm. The CDs are ejected.

Using an MP3 or Mixed Mode CD

Supported File Structure

The CDC 40 supports up to:

File Naming

Files must be named .mp3 for the CD to work. ID3 tags are supported. The following information shows on the display when a CD MP3, or a mixed mode CD is playing.

Playing an MP3 or Mixed Mode CD

CDC: Press to play an MP3 CD that is already loaded into the CD player while the radio is playing. The CD Menu displays.

Selecting a Track

Tracks can be selected using the four-way switch or the CD menu functions.

Selecting a track using the four-way switch:

or : Press to go to the next or previous track within an album.

Selecting a track using the CD menu and the or function:

1. Turn the multifunction knob until is highlighted.
2. Press the multifunction knob until the desired track is displayed.

Selecting a track using the CD menu and the Track function:

1. Select Track from the CD menu.
2. Select the desired track from the menu.

Searching Within a Track

To search within a track using the four-way switch or the CD menu functions:

To search using the four-way switch:

1. Press and hold or .
2. Release or when the desired point in the track is reached.

To search using the CD menu

1. Select or .
2. Select or again when the desired point in the track is reached.

Selecting an MP3 or Mixed Mode Album

CDs can be selected by:

To use the CD menu function:

1. Select Album from the CD menu.
2. Select the desired Album.

Random Mode

MP3 CDs and Mixed Mode CDs can be played in random order. There are two modes for random:

To turn off random:

1. Select Extras from the CD menu.
2. Select Normal.

Tracks play in the following order for Random play CD:

To use Random play CD:

1. Select Extras from the CD menu.
2. Select Random CD, displays.

Tracks play in the following order for Random magazine:

To use random for all CDs:

1. Select Extras from the CD menu.
2. Select Random Magazine, displays.

Care of CD's and the CD Player

Care of CDs

Store CDs in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. The CD player scans the bottom of the disc. If the bottom of a CD is damaged it may not play properly or at all. Do not touch the bottom of a CD while handling it. Pick up CDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge.

If the surface of a CD is dirty, take a soft, lint free cloth or dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution mixed with water, and clean it. Make sure the wiping process starts from the center to the edge.

Care of the CD Player

Do not add labels to a CD, it could get caught in the CD player. Use a marking pen to write on the top of the CD if a description is needed.

Do not use CD lens cleaners, they could damage the CD player.

Notice: If a label is added to a CD, or 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.