2012 Chevrolet Equinox Owner's Manual - Page 188
2012 Chevrolet Equinox Manual
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7-28 Infotainment System 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 or playlists, all files are under the root folder. File System and Naming The song titles, artists, albums, and genres are taken from the file's ID3 tag and are only displayed if present in the 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. There might be a delay before the list displays. Select a song from the list to begin playback. Song Titles: Press to display a list of all songs on the disc. Songs are displayed as stored on the disc. There might be a delay before the list displays. To begin playback, select a song from the list. Genres: Press to view the genres. Select a genre to view a list of all songs of that genre. Select a song from the list to begin playback. Folders: Press to open a folder list to access the files within the folder structure. 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. Auxiliary Devices This vehicle has an auxiliary input jack in the center console. Possible auxiliary audio sources include: ... Laptop computer MP3 player Tape player The auxiliary input allows portable devices to be connected using the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack or the optional USB port. Portable devices are controlled by using the menu system described in Operation on page 7‑10.