Buick Enclave: MP3 (Radio with CD/DVD)

Format

The radio can play .mp3 or .wma files recorded onto a CD-R or CD-RW disc, provided the files and disc structure are compatible with the system.

The USB port can play .mp3 and .wma files stored on a USB storage device. It can also play AAC files stored on an iPod when the iPod is connected and recognized by the Buick Enclave audio system.

Compressed Audio or Mixed Mode Discs

The radio can play discs that contain both uncompressed CD audio and MP3/WMA files, but playback behavior depends on which slot the disc is loaded into.

The DVD player reads only uncompressed audio on a mixed mode disc and ignores MP3/WMA files recorded on that same disc.

The CD player reads both uncompressed audio and MP3/WMA files on a mixed mode disc. When both formats are present, uncompressed audio plays before MP3/WMA files.

Press the CAT (category) button to switch between uncompressed audio and MP3/WMA files when this option is available.

CD-R or CD-RW Supported File and Folder Structure

The DVD Player supports:

► Up to 255 folders.

► Up to eight folder levels in depth.

► Up to 15 playlists.

► Up to 40 sessions.

► Playlists with an .m3u or .wpl extension.

► Files with an .mp3, .wma, or .cda file extension.

The CD Player supports:

► Up to 512 files and folders combined.

► Up to eight folder levels in depth.

► Playlists with an .m3u or .wpl extension.

► Files with an .mp3, .wma, or .cda file extension.

USB Supported File and Folder Structure

The radio supports the following USB file and folder structure:

► Up to 700 folders.

► Up to eight folder levels in depth.

► Up to 65,535 files.

► Folder and file names up to 64 bytes.

► Files with an .mp3 or .wma file extension.

► AAC files stored on an iPod.

► FAT16
► FAT32

Root Directory

The root directory of the disc is treated as a folder by the radio. If compressed audio files are stored directly in the root directory, that directory appears on the radio display as F1 ROOT.

If a disc contains both uncompressed CD audio and MP3/WMA files, the Buick Enclave radio provides access to all standard CD audio tracks through a folder under the root directory called CD.

Empty Folder

Folders that do not contain playable files are skipped automatically. The player continues to the next folder that contains supported audio files, so empty folders do not interrupt playback or appear as selectable music locations.

No Folder

When a disc contains only compressed audio files and no separate folders, the files are placed under the root folder. In this case, the Buick Enclave radio treats the root location as the main music directory.

The next folder and previous folder functions do not operate on a disc that was recorded without folders or playlists. When the radio displays the folder name for this type of disc, it shows ROOT.

When a disc contains playlists and compressed audio files but does not contain separate folders, all files are also located under the root folder.

The folder down and folder up buttons search through playlists first, and then move to the root folder. When the radio shows the folder name, ROOT appears on the display.

Order of Play

Compressed audio files are accessed in the following order:

► Playlists.

► Files stored in the root directory.

► Files stored in folders within the root directory.

Tracks are played in the following order:

► Playback begins with the first track in the first playlist and continues sequentially through all tracks in each playlist. After the last track in the last playlist has played, playback returns to the first track in the first playlist.

► Playback begins with the first track in the first folder and continues sequentially through every track in each folder. After the last track in the last folder has played, playback returns to the first track in the first folder.

When playback enters a new folder, the display does not automatically show the new folder name unless folder mode has been selected as the default display. In normal playback, the new track name appears instead.

File System and Naming

The song name shown on the radio display comes from the song name stored in the ID3 tag. This information is usually added when the audio file is created, edited, or copied from music software.

If the song name is not available in the ID3 tag, the Buick Enclave radio displays the file name as the track name, without showing the file extension such as .mp3.

Track names longer than 32 characters or four display pages are shortened. Parts of words on the final page of text may not be shown, and the file extension is not displayed.

Preprogrammed Playlists

Preprogrammed playlists created with software such as WinAmp™, MusicMatch™, or Real Jukebox™ can be accessed by the radio when the playlist format is supported. These playlists cannot be edited directly through the vehicle radio.

The system treats supported playlists as special folders that contain compressed audio song files. Playlists with an .m3u or .pls file extension stored on a USB device may also be supported by radios equipped with a USB port.

Playing an MP3/WMA File From a Disc (In Either the DVD or CD Slot)

If a disc is inserted into the upper DVD slot, the rear seat operator can turn on the video screen and use the remote control to navigate CD tracks only. This allows rear passengers to move through available tracks while the disc is playing through the system.

(Tune): Turn this control to select MP3 or WMA files.

SEEK: Press to return to the start of the current track if more than five seconds have played. If less than five seconds have played, pressing this control moves to the previous track. Press and hold, or press repeatedly, to continue moving backward through tracks.

SEEK: Press to move to the next track. Press and hold, or press repeatedly, to continue moving forward through the tracks on the disc.

REV (Reverse): Press and hold to reverse playback quickly within the current file. Audio is heard at a reduced volume during reverse search, and the elapsed time of the file appears on the display.

Release REV to resume normal playback.

FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance playback quickly through the current file. Audio is heard at a reduced volume, and the elapsed time of the file appears on the display. Release FWD to resume playback. The elapsed time of the file remains displayed.

(Previous Folder): Press the softkey below to go to the first track in the previous folder.

(Next Folder): Press the softkey below to go to the first track in the next folder.

RDM (Random): Files on the disc can be played in random order instead of the normal sequential order. To use random playback, press the softkey under the RDM tab until Random Current Disc appears on the display. Press the same softkey again to turn random playback off and return to standard track order.

(Music Navigator): Press the softkey below to play files in order by artist or album.

The player scans the disc and sorts the files by artist and album information stored in the ID3 tags. This process can take several minutes, depending on the number of files and folders recorded on the disc.

The radio may begin playing while the scan continues in the background.

When the scan is finished, the disc begins playing files in artist order. The current artist appears on the second line of the display. After all songs by that artist have played, the player moves to the next artist in alphabetical order and begins playing files by that artist.

To listen to files by another artist, press the softkey located below either arrow tab. The disc moves to the next or previous artist in alphabetical order. Continue pressing either softkey below the arrow tab until the desired artist appears on the display.

To change from playback by artist to playback by album:

1. Press the softkey located below the Sort By tab.
2. Press one of the softkeys below the Album tab from the sort screen.
3. Press the softkey below the Back tab to return to the main music navigator screen.

The album name appears on the second line between the arrows, and songs from the current album begin playing. After all songs from that album have played, the player moves to the next album in alphabetical order on the CD and begins playing MP3 files from that album.

To exit music navigator mode and return to normal MP3 playback, press the softkey below the Back tab.

Connecting a USB Storage Device or iPod®

To connect a USB storage device in the Buick Enclave, plug the device into the USB port located in the instrument panel storage area. See Instrument Panel Storage  for more information about the exact location and use of this storage area.

The USB port can be used to control a compatible iPod or USB storage device through the vehicle audio system.

To connect an iPod, attach one end of the USB cable supplied with the iPod to the iPod dock connector. Then connect the other end of the cable to the USB port located in the instrument panel storage area.

If the vehicle is on and the USB connection is working correctly, “OK to disconnect” and a GM logo may appear on the iPod. The word iPod also appears on the radio's display.

Music stored on the iPod appears on the radio display and begins playing through the Buick Enclave audio system.

The iPod charges while it is connected to the vehicle if the ignition is in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position. When the vehicle is turned off, the iPod automatically powers off. It will not continue charging or draw power from the vehicle's battery.

If an older iPod model is not supported through the USB connection, it can still be used by connecting it to the auxiliary input jack with a standard 3.5 mm (1/8 in) stereo cable. See Auxiliary Devices  for more information.

Using the Radio to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod

The radio can control a USB storage device or iPod by using the radio buttons, knobs, and display menus. When supported information is available, the radio display can show song details for the selected track.

(Tune): Turn this control to select files from the connected USB storage device or iPod.

SEEK: Press to return to the start of the current track if more than 10 seconds have already played. Press and hold, or press repeatedly, to continue moving backward through tracks.

SEEK: Press to move to the next track. Press and hold, or press repeatedly, to continue moving forward through available tracks.

REV (Reverse): Press and hold to reverse playback quickly through the current file.

Audio is heard at a reduced volume while reverse search is active. Release REV to resume normal playback. The elapsed time of the file appears on the display.

FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance playback quickly through the current file. Audio is heard at a reduced volume during fast forward. Release FWD to resume playing. The elapsed time of the file appears on the display.

(Information): Press to display additional information about the selected track when that information is available.

Using Softkeys to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod

The five softkeys located below the radio display are used to control the USB storage device or iPod functions listed below. These softkeys make it possible to browse, pause, sort, repeat, and shuffle music directly from the Buick Enclave radio interface.

To use the softkeys:

1. Press the first or fifth softkey below the radio display to show the available functions listed below, or press the softkey below a function if that function is already displayed.

2. Press the softkey below the tab that contains the desired function to use that function.

(Pause): Press the softkey below to pause the current track.

The tab appears raised when pause is active. Press the softkey below again to resume playback.

Back: Press the softkey below the Back tab to return to the main display screen when using an iPod, or to return to the root directory when using a USB storage device.

(Folder View): Press the softkey below to view the contents of the current folder on the USB drive. To browse and select files:

1. Press the softkey below .
2. Turn to scroll through the list of folders.
3. Press to select the folder.

If there is more than one folder level, repeat Steps 1 and 2 until the desired folder is reached.

4. Turn to scroll through the files in the selected folder.
5. Press to select the file to be played.

To move through large lists more quickly, the five softkeys can be used to navigate in the following order:

► First softkey: moves to the first item in the list.

► Second softkey: moves approximately 1% through the list each time the softkey is pressed.

► Third softkey: moves approximately 5% through the list each time the softkey is pressed.

► Fourth softkey: moves approximately 10% through the list each time the softkey is pressed.

► Fifth softkey: moves to the end of the list.

(Music Navigator): Press the softkey below to view and select a file on an iPod using the iPod's menu system. Files are sorted by:

► Playlists
► Artists
► Albums
► Genres
► Songs
► Composers

To select files:

1. Press the softkey below .
2. Turn to scroll through the list of menus.
3. Press to select the menu.
4. Turn to scroll through the folders or files in the selected menu.
5. Press to select the file to be played.

To move through long iPod lists more efficiently, the five softkeys can be used as quick navigation points in the following order:

► First softkey: moves to the first item in the list.

► Second softkey: moves approximately 1% through the list each time the softkey is pressed.

► Third softkey: moves approximately 5% through the list each time the softkey is pressed.

► Fourth softkey: moves approximately 10% through the list each time the softkey is pressed.

► Fifth softkey: moves to the end of the list.

Repeat Functionality

To use Repeat:

Press the softkey below or to choose between Repeat All and Repeat Track.

(Repeat All): Press the softkey below to repeat all tracks. The tab appears lowered when Repeat All is active. This is the default mode when a USB storage device or iPod is first connected.

(Repeat Track): Press the softkey below to repeat one track. The tab appears raised when Repeat Track is active.

Shuffle Functionality To use Shuffle:

Press the softkey below or to select between Shuffle Off, Shuffle All Songs/ Shuffle Songs, Shuffle Album, or Shuffle Folder.

(Shuffle Off): This is the default mode when a USB storage device or iPod is first connected.

(Shuffle All Songs/Shuffle Songs): Shuffles all songs on the USB storage device or iPod so they play in a mixed order.

(Shuffle Album): Shuffles all songs in the current album on an iPod.

(Shuffle Folder): Shuffles all songs in the current folder on a USB storage device.