Buick REGAL 2011 Navigation Manual

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Infotainment System .. . . . . 3

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

CD/DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Hard Drive Device (HDD) . . . . . 25

Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Using the Navigation

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

OnStar

Download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Configure Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Global Positioning

System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Problems with Route

Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Destination

If the System Needs

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Ordering Map DVDs . . . . . . . . . . 74

Database Coverage

Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . 75

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Trademarks and License

Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1

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Introduction

The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to GM, the GM Logo, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem, and Regal are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.

The information in this manual supplements the owner manual.

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 22742979 B Second Printing

This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Buick wherever it appears in this manual.

Keep this manual with the owner manual in the vehicle, so it will be there if it is needed. If the vehicle is sold, leave this manual in the vehicle.

Canadian Vehicle Owners (Propriétaires des Véhicules Canadiens)

A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from:

On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante:

Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207

1-800-551-4123 Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française www.helminc.com

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Overview

Read this manual thoroughly to become familiar with how the navigation system operates.

All functions are available when the vehicle is parked. Before driving:

Become familiar with the navigation system operation, buttons on the faceplate, and touch-sensitive screen buttons of the navigation system.

Set up the audio by presetting favorite stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers.

Set up the navigation features before beginning to drive, such as entering an address or a preset destination.

For vehicles with phone capability, set up phone numbers in advance so they can be called with the press of a single button or a single voice command.

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Taking your eyes off the road too long or too often while using the navigation system could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to you or others. Focus your attention on driving.

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Avoid looking too long or too often at the moving map on the navigation screen. This could cause a crash and you or others can be injured or killed. Use the turn-by-turn voice guidance directions whenever possible.

Use the navigation system to:

Plan a route by selecting a destination using the various methods and choices.

Follow turn-by-turn instructions and map guidance with voice prompts, when permitted by traffic laws, controls, and conditions.

Receive RDS broadcast announcements.

Always be alert and obey traffic and roadway laws and instructions, regardless of the guidance from the navigation system. Because the navigation system uses street map information that does not include all traffic restrictions or the latest road changes, it could suggest using a road that is now closed for construction or a turn that is prohibited by signs at the intersection. Because the system uses limited information, always evaluate whether following the system's directions is safe and legal for the current conditions.

When the navigation system is turned on, a screen might appear with the following information. Read and acknowledge the information it contains.

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Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to you or others.

To help avoid a crash in which you or others could be killed:

Always concentrate on your driving first by keeping your eyes and mind on the road, and your hands on the wheel.

Follow system directions only if permitted by traffic laws, controls, and conditions.

Before using this system, read the owner manual and learn how it operates.

Some system controls cannot be used when the vehicle is moving.

If the Caution screen appears, select the OK screen button by pressing preset 6 on the faceplate. If NAV or DEST is pressed, this Caution screen appears and the OK screen button must be selected to access NAV and DEST functions. See instructions later in this section.

To get started, set preferences or delete information from the navigation system using various options. See Using the System on page 11 for more information.

Navigation System Overview

The navigation system in the vehicle is not a touch screen system. It is controlled by using the multifunction knob, the outer ring of the multifunction knob, preset buttons, and other buttons on the faceplate.

The multifunction knob can be pressed from side to side, up, or down to move through the menus. The outer ring of the multifunction knob is pressed to enter a menu selection.

The preset buttons can be pressed to select the appropriate screen button function as shown on the display.

See “Navigation Buttons” under

Using the Navigation System on page 38 for more information.

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A. RADIO BAND (AM, FM, XM)

B. HDD/DVD/AUX (Source)

r t (Reverse)

D. NAV (Navigation)

E. DEST (Destination)

u [ (Forward)

O 3 (Power/Volume)

H. Preset Buttons 1-6

I. INFO (Information)

s (Play/Pause)

K. DEL (Delete)

V / $ (Phone/Mute)

M. RPT NAV (Repeat)

N. BACK

O. CONFIG (Configure)

P. CD/DVD Slot

Q. Multifunction Knob with

Outer Ring

R. Eight-Way Directional Rocker

(Multifunction Knob)

S. TONE

X (Eject)

U. FAV 1/2/3 (Favorite)

V. AS 1/2 (Automatic Store)

W. REC (Record)

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NAV (Navigation) Menu

The Navigation menu screen accesses the navigation system settings.

1. Press the NAV button to view the navigation map screen. The map and current vehicle location display.

2. Press the NAV button again to change between a map/audio split view or a full map view.

Config Setup Menu

Press the CONFIG button to display the Config Menu. The Config setup menu is used for changing the screens for the audio, navigation display, phone, vehicle configuration, and time features.

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To scroll through the available setup options, press the multifunction knob located on the faceplate until the desired option is highlighted. Press the outer ring of the multifunction knob to select that option.

Languages

To change the display language, see “Vehicle Personalization” in the vehicle's owner manual.

The vehicle supports English, French (Canadian), and Spanish. The default language is English.

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English and Metric Unit Conversion

To change the display units between English and metric units, see “Driver Information Center (DIC)” in the vehicle's owner manual for more information.

Deleting Personal Information

The navigation system can record and store destinations and personal information such as names and addresses.

At times, such as when selling or disposing of your vehicle, you may want to delete this information:

Previous Destinations

Address Book, Fav Route, Preset Destinations, and HDD Music Files

Storing Radio Station Presets

Up to 36 preset stations can be stored. AM, FM, and XM (if equipped) can be mixed. To store presets:

1. Press

2. If viewing a map screen, press

3. Select the band.

4. Seek or tune to the desired

5. Press and hold one of the preset

6. Repeat the steps for each

To change the number of preset pages, see AM-FM Radio on page 12 for more information.

O to turn the system on.

RADIO BAND, or FAV 1/2/3.

station to select it.

buttons for more than one and a half seconds.

preset.

Entering an Address and Point of Interest, and Storing Preset Destinations

The vehicle must be in P (Park) to perform these operations.

Entering an Address

If having trouble finding a city or a street name:

Enter the street name first instead of the city name, or vice versa.

Enter more characters or reduce the number of characters to expand or reduce the available options.

To set a destination by entering a street name:

1. Press DEST.

2. If necessary, enter the state/ province name. The last state/ province name is automatically recalled.

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3. Select the street name field. Enter the street name. Do not enter directional information or street type. Use the space screen button between street and city names. For example, enter N. Royal Oak Rd as Royal

Oak. Select the backspace screen button to delete an incorrect character.

A list displays if four or fewer names are available. If there are more than four, there is a match counter with a number of available streets. Select the List button to view the list and select the street.

4. Select the city from the list or enter the city name.

5. Enter the house number. This field is automatically selected.

6. Select OK by pressing the preset 6 button on the faceplate. The address information screen displays the address entered.

7. Select preset 6 if correct. The route will calculate.

8. Select the route preference preset for Fastest, Shortest, or Easiest. The chosen route preference highlights. See “Navigation Settings” under

Using the Navigation System on page 38 for more information.

9. Select Start by pressing the preset 6 button. The route is calculated.

See “Address Entry” under Destination on page 49 for more information.

Entering a Point of Interest (POI)

To set a destination by entering a Point of Interest (POI):

1. Press

2. A Caution could appear.

3. Press the DEST button.

4. Select the Point of Interest.

O to turn the system on.

Select OK by pressing the preset 6 button.

5. Enter the specific title of the POI in the POI name space (e.g., Washington Monument).

If four or fewer names are available, a list displays. If more than four are available, there is a match counter with a number in it, representing the number of available POI names. Select the List by pressing the preset 6 button to view the list. Select the POI.

6. Select GO by pressing the preset 6 button on the faceplate if correct. The route will calculate.

7. Select the route preference preset for Fastest, Shortest, or Easiest. The system highlights the route.

8. Select Start by pressing the preset 6 button. The route is now ready to be started.

See “Point of Interest (POI)” under Destination on page 49 for more information.

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Storing Preset Destinations

1. Press

2. A Caution could appear.

3. Press the NAV or DEST buttons.

4. Enter a destination. See

5. Select Save by pressing the

6. Select Name by pressing the

7. Press and hold one of the preset

O to turn the system on.

Select OK by pressing the preset 6 button to proceed.

Destination on page 49 for information on how to enter a destination.

preset 4 button to add the current final destination to the address book.

The Address Book screen appears.

appropriate preset button. An alpha-keyboard displays. Enter the name.

buttons until the text in the button changes.

The address book entry name appears in that preset destination and is now available to select from the Select Destination screen. See “Using the Stored Preset Destinations” next in this section to select it as a destination.

See Destination on page 49 for more information on how to add preset destinations.

Using the Stored Preset Destinations

These destinations are available for selection while driving.

1. Press

2. A Caution could appear.

3. Press DEST.

O to turn the system on.

Select OK by pressing the preset 6 button on the faceplate to proceed.

4. Select one of the available preset destination buttons. The system calculates the route.

5. Select the route preference preset for Fastest, Shortest, or Easiest. The system highlights the route.

6. Select Start by pressing the preset 6 button. The route is now ready to be started.

See “Preset Destination” under Destination on page 49 for more information.

Canceling Guidance

Guidance is canceled once you arrive at the final destination. To cancel guidance prior to arrival at the final destination:

1. Press DEST.

2. Select Cancel Guidance from the list.

3. Select Yes to confirm cancellation.

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Voice Guidance

To adjust the volume of voice guidance prompts:

1. Press the CONFIG button to enter the menu options. To scroll through the available options press the multifunction knob located on the faceplate until the desired option is highlighted.

2. Select Voice Prompt from the list.

3. Select Voice Volume from the list.

4. Adjust the volume of the voice prompts by turning the outer ring on the multifunction knob.

Cleaning the Display

Notice: Using abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces, could scratch the glass. When cleaning the glass, use only a soft cloth and do not spray cleaner directly on the system.

Do not apply spray cleaner directly to the system. The cleaner could affect the mechanical parts.

Do not wipe the panel with a hard cloth and do not use a volatile liquid such as thinner. It could scratch the surface or erase the characters on the buttons.

Using the System

The navigation system is not a touch screen system. It is controlled by using the multifunction knobs, preset buttons, and other buttons.

There are two multifunction knobs. One is on the faceplate of the navigation system and the other is on the console in front of the armrest.

The multifunction controller on the console can be turned to move through the menus and then pressed to make a menu selection.

The preset buttons can be pressed to select the appropriate screen button function as shown on the display.

A. NAV

B. AUDIO

V / $ (Phone/Mute)

D. DEST

E. BACK

F. Multifunction Controller

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NAV (Navigation): Press once to

display the map. Press twice to display the Navigation menu.

AUDIO: Press to change the audio source.

V / $ (Phone/Mute): Press to

answer or end a call. DEST (Destination): Press to enter

a navigation destination. BACK: Press to go back to the

previous screen in a menu. The BACK button does not work in primary display screens, such as phone, sound, configure, info, map, or audio.

Multifunction Controller: Turn to navigate through the menus. Press to make a menu selection.

Radio

AM-FM Radio

Playing the Radio

Audio Source Menu

O 3 (Volume/Power):

Press O to turn the radio on or off.

Turn 3 to increase or decrease the volume. The volume is adjusted for the current audio source, active navigation voice guidance, or voice prompts.

The steering wheel controls can also be used to adjust the volume. See “Steering Wheel Controls” in the vehicle's owner manual for more information.

Also, see “Radio Settings” and “Automatic Volume Control” in this section.

Multifunction Knob: Turn the outer ring on the multifunction knob to change the radio station. See “Finding a Station” following for more information.

RADIO BAND: Press this button to select the AM, FM, or XM band.

The audio sources can also be changed by using the steering wheel controls. See “Steering Wheel Controls” in the vehicle's owner manual for more information.

The audio sources can also be changed by pressing the AUDIO button on the console.

HDD/DVD/AUX: Change to DISC, HDD, USB, or AUX by pressing the HDD/DVD/AUX button until the desired source is selected.

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Select the NAV button to display the current audio source screen. The display shows a split screen with the audio source screen on the left side and the map or guidance screen on the right side. Select NAV again to exit the split view screen.

Navigation Audio System

Sound Settings Menu

To access the Sound Settings menu, press TONE.

Use the Sound Settings menu to adjust the following features:

Setting the Tone

Adjusting the Speakers

Setting the Tone

Scroll through the settings by pressing the outer ring on the multifunction knob.

To adjust the bass, treble, and midrange:

Treble: Adjust the treble by turning the outer ring on the multifunction knob to change the level.

Mid (Midrange): Adjust the midrange by turning the outer ring on the multifunction knob to change the level.

Bass: Adjust the bass by turning the outer ring on the multifunction knob to change the level.

Adjusting the Speakers

Scroll through the settings by pressing the outer ring on the multifunction knob to select BAL.

To adjust the speaker balance:

Turn the outer ring for more sound from the left or right speakers.

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To adjust the speaker fade:

Turn the outer ring for more sound from the front or rear speakers.

EQ Settings

EQ (Equalization): The EQ

settings are selected through the Sound Settings menu. EQ provides a choice of Manual or Talk settings.

Radio Settings

To access the Radio settings menu:

Press the CONFIG button.

Press the multifunction knob to scroll through the available options. Press the outer ring on the multifunction knob to select Radio. Press the multifunction knob for more features within the Radio option.

Audio system settings or features can be customized for:

Automatic Volume Control

Select OFF, Low, Medium, or High sensitivity to automatically adjust the volume to minimize the effects of unwanted background noise that can result from changing road surfaces, driving speeds, or open windows. This feature works best at lower volume settings where background noise is typically louder than the sound system volume.

Number of Favorite Pages

Change the number of mixed-band preset pages when using FAV 1/2/3. Press 1 through 6 to select the number of preset lists.

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HDD FAV Pages (number of favorite categories for HDD mode)

Select the categories such as Playlist, Artist, Album, and Genre to be used as a favorite category during HDD mode.

Show/Hide XM Categories

Configure favorite categories to be used during XM mode.

DivX®Registration Code

Display the DivX registration code used for DivX media playback.

Finding a Station

Select a radio band such as AM, FM, or XM.

Turn the outer ring on the multifunction knob to find a radio station. To select a preset station, press the corresponding preset button.

See “Mixed-Band Presets” following for more information.

Seeking a Station

Press

r t u [ to search for a

station.

Local Station List Search

To find a list of local stations in the current AM or FM band, press the outer ring on the multifunction knob. The radio performs a search for available stations.

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Mixed-Band Presets

Up to 36 preset stations can be stored. Each page can store six preset stations. The presets within a page can be from different radio bands.

To scroll through the pages, press FAV 1/2/3. The current page number displays above the preset buttons. The stored stations for each list display on the preset buttons at the bottom of the screen. The number of preset FAV lists can be changed.

To store a radio station to a mixed-band preset list:

1. Press RADIO BAND until the desired band is selected.

2. Tune to the station.

3. Press FAV 1/2/3 to select the desired FAV page.

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4. Press and hold one of the preset buttons for more than two seconds. The station frequency appears on the preset button at the bottom of the display.

5. Repeat the steps for each preset in each page.

To recall a preset station from a FAV page:

1. Press FAV 1/2/3 to scroll to the page.

2. Press the preset button. The stored preset station is recalled.

Automatic Store

The strongest stations in a radio band can be searched and automatically stored through the Automatic Store feature. Each radio band has two autostore lists (AS1, AS2). Up to six stations can be stored in each list.

Press and hold AS 1/2 until an autostore message displays. The 12 stations with the strongest signal strength in the current radio band will be stored in the two autostore lists.

Timeshift

The timeshift feature automatically begins recording the audio when listening to the radio.

The recording allows playback of content that was missed.

Timeshift only stores up to 20 minutes of content. After 20 minutes, it removes the oldest content and continues recording new content.

While listening to the radio,

k to stop hearing the

press information through the speaker. During this paused time, timeshift keeps recording. A status bar displays the length of the recording.

To resume listening to the broadcast at the point left off, press

Timeshift stops recording and erases the buffer when the vehicle is turned off or the station or source is changed.

Before turning the vehicle off, press

k to keep timeshift recording

for 20 minutes. If the vehicle is still off after 20 minutes, the system stops recording and all information is lost. If a low battery condition occurs, timeshift stops recording and all information is erased.

k again.

Radio Data System (RDS)

The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can:

Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming.

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Receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies.

Display messages from radio stations.

This system relies on receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information 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.

The RDS is always on. When information is broadcast from the current FM station, the station name or call letters display on the audio screen. RDS can provide a program type (PTY) for current programming and the name of the program being broadcasted.

Satellite Radio

XM™ Satellite Radio Service

Vehicles with an XM satellite radio tuner and an XM satellite radio subscription can receive XM programming.

XM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. A service fee is required to receive the XM service. For more information, see www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S.; in Canada, see www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677.

When XM is active, the channel name and number, category name, song title, and artist display on the screen.

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XM Categories

XM stations are organized in categories.

Removing or Adding Categories

1. Press CONFIG.

2. Press the multifunction knob to scroll through the available options. Press the outer ring of the multifunction knob to select Radio. Press the multifunction knob to select features within the Radio options.

3. Select Show/Hide XM Categories.

4. Press the outer ring on the multifunction knob to toggle between show or hide the category.

XM Radio Messages

See “XM Messages” in the vehicle’s owner manual for a list of possible XM messages.

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Audio Players

CD/DVD Player

The player can be used for CD, MP3, and DVD audio, and as a DVD video player.

With the ignition on, insert a CD/ DVD into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in and begins playing. While playing, the navigation system is available.

The vehicle must be in P (Park) for video to display.

The DVD player is only compatible with DVDs of the appropriate region code that is printed on the jacket of most DVDs.

The system is capable of playing:

Most audio CDs

CD-R

CD-RW

MP3 or unprotected WMA formats

DVD-Video

DVD-Audio

DVD-R/RW

DVD+R/RW

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 or video 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/chapters, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the disc for damage or try a known good disc.

To avoid damage to the CD/DVD 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.

If a description label is needed, try labeling the top of the disc using a marking pen.

Loading and Ejecting Discs

To load a disc:

1. Turn the ignition 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.

X to eject a disc from the

Press CD/DVD player. If the disc is not removed, it will remain ejected from the system.

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Playing a CD/DVD

A disc must be loaded to select the source.

When a disc is loaded, the DISC icon displays.

Playing an Audio CD

A track number displays at the beginning of each track. Song, Artist, and Album information displays when available.

Use the following controls to play the disc:

k (Play/Pause): Press to start,

pause, or resume play.

u [ (Seek Up/FWD):

Seeks to the next track.

Press and hold to fast forward through a track. Release the button to return to playing speed. Elapsed time displays.

r t (Seek Down/REV):

Press to seek to the beginning of the current or previous track. If the track has been playing for less than five seconds, it seeks the previous track. If longer than five 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.

Tune: Turn to the right or left to go to the next or previous track.

Multifunction Knob:

This knob is located on the faceplate of the navigation system. Turn the outer ring to select and adjust many of the functions listed on the display screens.

1. Turn the knob to display the track list.

2. Select the track from the list by pressing the outer ring. The system plays the selected track and returns to the CD screen.

Shuffle

This icon displays when Shuffle mode is on. See “CD Menu” following.

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CD Menu

Press the outer ring to display the CD menu.

Shuffle: Select to play the tracks randomly rather than in sequence. Select again to stop shuffle. A checkmark indicates shuffle is on.

Track List: Select to display the list of tracks on the disc. Select the track from the list. The selected track plays and the CD screen displays.

Playing an Audio and Video DVD

To view the DVD video, the vehicle must be in P (Park) for an automatic transmission or the parking brake must be engaged for a manual transmission.

After the DVD is loaded, the menu options display on the DVD screen. The menu options time out and a full screen appears after about 10 seconds. Press FAV 1/2/3, HDD/DVD/AUX, or BACK to view the menu screen again.

Use the preset buttons to operate the DVD options.

There are two pages of DVD options. Select the arrow button by pressing the appropriate preset button to access the other page. Only the highlighted functions are available for use. Some menu options are only available when the disc is not playing.

DVD Options Full Screen:

1. The menu options time out and a full screen appears after about 10 seconds.

2. Press FAV 1/2/3, HDD/DVD/ AUX, or BACK to re-display the source screen buttons over the video image.

DVD Menus:

The Eight-Way Directional Rocker allows navigation of the DVD menu options. The DVD menu options are only available if the DVD has a menu.

k (Play/Pause): Press to start,

pause, or resume play.

u [ (Seek Up/FWD):

1. Press to seek to the next chapter.

2. Press more than once to continue moving forward through the disc.

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3. Press and hold to fast forward through a disc. When fast forward is active, press again to change the speed. Elapsed time

displays. Press playing.

k to resume

r t (Seek Down/REV):

1. Press to seek to the beginning of the current or previous chapter. If the chapter has played for less than five seconds, it goes to the previous chapter. If the chapter has played longer than five seconds, the current chapter is restarted. More than one press continues moving back through the disc.

2. Press and hold to fast reverse through a disc. When fast reverse is active, press again to change the speed. Elapsed time

displays. Press playing.

TUNE: Turn the multifunction knob to the right or left to go to the next or previous chapter.

k to resume

Stop:

1. Select to stop the DVD.

2. Press

3. Press twice to start the DVD

Shuffle:

1. Select to play the tracks

2. Select again to play sequentially.

Top Menu: Select to display the first menu of the DVD. Availability of this feature is dependent on the DVD.

Menu: Select to display the menu for the part of the DVD that is currently playing. Availability of this feature is dependent on the DVD and is not available for audio DVDs.

k to resume playing the

DVD from where it stopped.

from the beginning.

randomly rather than in sequence (DVDs or MP3s only).

This button is available for DVD audio discs.

Keypad: Scroll through the numbers by pressing the outer ring of the multifunction knob on the faceplate.

Search: Select to perform a title search.

Angle:

1. Select to adjust the viewing angle of the DVD, depending on the DVD, while the DVD is playing.

2. Continue pressing to cycle through the viewing angles.

Audio:

1. Select to change the audio stream and the audio language heard, while the DVD is playing.

2. Continue pressing to cycle through the available audio streams or languages, depending on the DVD.

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Subtitle:

1. Select while a DVD is playing to view with subtitles on or off or to change the language of the subtitles.

2. Continue pressing to cycle through the available subtitle languages and to turn subtitles off, depending on the DVD playing.

Pan Scan: Pan Scan adjusts the picture to fit the screen. Select to turn Pan Scan on or off.

Error Messages

If Disc Read 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 not from a correct region.

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/DVD player.

If the CD or DVD is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good CD or DVD.

If any error continues, contact your dealer.

MP3

Playing an MP3 CD and DVD

MP3 Format

There are certain guidelines must be met when creating an MP3 disc; otherwise the CD might not play.

The guidelines are:

Sampling rate: 8 kHz, 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 is 255 with a maximum hierarchy of eight folders.

Maximum of 1,024 files on a disc.

Recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW with a maximum capacity of 700 MB.

DVD-Dual Layer discs should not be used.

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The Artist/Album/Song Titles/ Genre information requires a CD to be fully scanned before the music navigator works with these menus. Disc scanning does not occur when the disc is being played.

When an MP3 is loaded in the player, MP3 displays.

If a disc is already loaded, but you are currently on a map screen or listening to a different audio source, press HDD/DVD/AUX to switch to

the DISC source. A track number appears on the display when each track starts to play.

To play a disc:

k (Play/Pause): Use to start,

pause, or resume play of a loaded disc.

u [ (Seek Up/FWD):

1. Press to seek to the next track.

2. Press again to continue moving forward through the disc.

3. Press and hold to advance quickly through playback. Release the button to return to playing speed. Elapsed time displays.

r t (Seek Down/REV):

1. Press to seek to the beginning of the current or previous track. If the track has played for less than five seconds, it goes to the previous track. If longer than five seconds, the current track restarts.

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2. Press again to continue moving back through the disc.

3. Press and hold this button to reverse quickly through playback. Release the button to return to playing speed. Elapsed time displays.

Multifunction Knob:

1. Press to display the track list for the current mode/folder.

2. Select the track from the list. The system plays the selected track and returns to the CD screen.

MP3 Music Menu: Press the outer ring on the multifunction knob located on the faceplate to access the MP3 Music Menu.

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Select any of the following category buttons on the MP3 Music Menu to display the corresponding category screen:

Folders/Playlists

Select to view the folders stored on the disc. Select a folder to view the list of all songs in that folder. There might be a delay before the list displays. Select the song from the list and it begins to play.

Track List (All Songs)

Select to view a list of all songs on the disc. There might be a delay before the list displays. Select a song from the list and it begins to play. Songs are displayed based on the CD burning application folder and file structure used.

Artists

Select 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 the desired song from the list and it begins to play.

Albums

Select 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 and it begins to play.

Genres

Select to view the genres on the disc. Select a genre to view a list of all songs of that genre. There might be a delay before the list displays. Select a song from the list and it begins to play.

Song Titles

Select to display a list of all songs on the disc. There might be a delay before the list displays. Select a song from the list and it begins to play. Songs are displayed in alphabetical order based on the Song Title ID3 tag, if available.

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.

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Empty Directory or Folder

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. Empty folders are not displayed or numbered.

No Folder

When the CD only contains compressed audio files without any folders or playlists, all files are located under the root folder.

File System and Naming

The displayed song title is taken from the file's ID3 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.

Hard Drive Device (HDD)

With a Hard Drive Device (HDD), songs can be recorded.

The types of formats supported by the HDD are:

MP3

MP3-Pro (with spectral brand replication)

WMA

Audible.com

M4A

Songs can be recorded from a CD player or a mass media storage device connected by a USB connector. The hard drive has 10 GB memory capacity for storage of media files.

For optimal recording performance make sure the disc is clean with no damage, otherwise the system might partially record the track or cause the audio to mute for a short amount of time.

To select the hard drive audio source:

Press the HDD/DVD/AUX button repeatedly to cycle through the available audio sources until the HDD displays, or press the multifunction knob to select the HDD source button.

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Recording from a CD to the Hard Drive

The speed of the recording increases if you are listening to another source while recording.

To record all tracks from the disc:

1. Load a CD or press the REC button.

2. Press the HDD/DVD/AUX button until the Disc screen displays.

3. A confirmation displays.

4. Select All Songs to record all tracks. A progress bar displays.

To record selected tracks from the disc:

1. Load a CD or press the HDD/ DVD/AUX button until the disc screen displays.

2. Press Seek up and Seek down or CD/Disc Music Menu to select a song for recording.

3. Press the REC button.

4. A confirmation displays.

5. Select the song name to record. A progress bar displays.

Recording from a USB Device to the Hard Drive

To copy all tracks from the USB device:

1. Connect a USB device or press the HDD/DVD/AUX button until the disc screen displays the USB screen.

2. Press the REC button.

3. A confirmation displays.

4. Select All Songs to copy all tracks. A progress bar displays.

To record selected tracks:

1. Connect a USB device.

2. Press the HDD/DVD/AUX button until the disc screen displays the USB screen.

3. Use the Seek up and Seek down or USB Music Menu to select a song for recording.

4. Press the REC button.

5. A confirmation displays.

6. Select the song name to record. A progress bar displays.

Duplicate Content

When the record function is started, there is a check to verify that it does not already exist on the hard drive. If the entire content of the CD exists on the hard drive, it will not record the content.

If it is determined that some or none of the content exists, then only that content will be copied to the hard drive.

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If the same file is recorded from a USB and CD, it is possible to have duplicate tracks.

CD Eject

If the CD ejects before the recording process completes, only tracks that have been completely recorded are stored to the hard drive; incomplete tracks are discarded.

Power Mode

If the system is turned off during a CD or USB recording process, recording stops. When the radio is turned back on, the recording process does not resume automatically.

Playing Hard Disc Drive Content

To operate hard drive functions while the HDD source is active, use the following buttons:

k (Play/Pause): Press to start,

pause, or resume play of the current media source.

l (Seek Up/FWD):

1. Press to seek to the next track.

2. Press and hold to advance quickly through playback.

3. Release the button to return to playing speed. Elapsed time displays.

g (Seek Down/REV):

1. Press to seek to the beginning of the current or previous track. If the track has been playing for less than five seconds, the previous track plays. If longer than five seconds, the current track restarts.

2. Press and hold this button to reverse quickly through playback. Release the button to return to playing speed. Elapsed time appears on the display.

Multifunction Knob:

1. Press this knob to display the track list. For example, if in artist mode it only displays the track by the selected artist.

2. Select the desired track from the list. The system plays the selected track and returns to the HDD screen.

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DEL (Delete):

1. Select to delete a song from the hard drive.

2. Select the song from the HDD Music Menu screen to delete.

To delete an entire list of Artists, Albums, or Genres, select the category from the HDD Music Menu screen.

HDD Music Menu

From the HDD screen, select the menu by pressing the multifunction knob.

Select any of the following buttons on the HDD music menu:

Shuffle: Select to play the tracks randomly rather than in sequence.

Buick REGAL 2011 Navigation Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Infotainment System 3

Introduction

Overview

Using the System

Radio

AM-FM Radio

Satellite Radio

Audio Players

CD/DVD Player

Hard Drive Device (HDD)