1981 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO radio controls

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Clear snow and ice from the rear window to Improve the efficiency of the rear
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RADIOS AND TAPE PLAYERS
Your vehicle may have one of several optional Delco GM Sound Systems.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Basic Controls -Although a wide variety of features is offered, the following
basic controls are common to all systems.
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• Left Knob -This knob turns the set on or off, and controls the volume. (To
use the radio, the ignition must be in '!Run" or "Accessory." ) Behind the
volume knob is a tone control. When turned to the right, it increases treble
and voice
Clarity; when turned to the left, ~ increases bass.
• Right Knob -This knob is a manual tuning control for choosing radio
'-"""''''-'''''''StatiGns, for. ,adios with rear speakers, . a fader control is behind it. This
control adjusts 'the Sound between the front and rear speakers .
• Push Buttons -Each radio has five push buttons you can use to select
your favorite stations. After using a push button, you may have to "fine­
tune"
the radio by hand for .tl]ebest rec~tion.
To "set up" the push buttons:
1 .
Manually tune to the desired station.
2. Choose the button yoU wish to use. Pull it straight out. then push it back in
firmly until it stops.
3 .
Do this for each of the five buttons.
On Delco AM-FM radios, you may choose an AM station and an FM station for
each push button, for a total of ten selections .
Do this by Sliding the selector
bar to the right and setting each button for AM stations. Then, slide. the bar to
the left and do the same for FM stations.
NOTICE: Do-not stide the setector .bar if any putf button ia pul~ out Of you couki darMge 1M rldiQ.
Spea~ers:
NOTICE: All Delco SoUnd system. hav. ungrounded speakers. InstaHing add-on tape player_, ca_ or other unitt: that use the W1hk:te speak..-s may ct.mage '(OUf o..co Sound S)'Item and imp_ oper.uotl of the added unit. Pte ... consult your dealer in .c:Ivance H you are considering additions.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine FM Reception -Although FM is normally static free, reception can be limited
by terrain, atmospheric conditions, station strength and distance from the
transmitter, Buildings or other obstructions can ·cause moment ary static, flutter
or station swapping . If you cannot keep good reception, tuning to a stronger
station will bring improvement.
Stereo Sound -All Delco Sound Systems with an FM stereo radio will switch
to stereo operat ion when ever
an FM stereo broadcast" is being rec eived and an
indicator will light. "Stet"eo" operation means the radio is separating a stereo broadcast back into the original two channels, called "left " and "right. :' Stereo
sound is, noticeably more realistic , to the ear.
Tape and Tape Player Care
On Delco Sound Systems with 8-Track or casse)te tape units,take out the tape
cartridge (or cassette) when not in Use to prevent possible damage to the tape
player and to the cartridge (or cassette) .
Store
cartridges and ca sse)tes away from extreme heat or direct sunlight. Protect th.e open ends from. dirt or damage .. We suggest you stote them in their original cases or in any oth.er protective cases. Eight·Track cartridges and
cassettes eventually wear out and replacement may be neces sary if they
become noisy.
Clean the pickup head, tape guide arid capstan (revolving metal post) after evet"Y 100 hours of operation . Use a cotton-tipped swab dipped in rubbing
alcohol. A cc es s is through the tape door. (Sile illustration .)
AM Monaural Radio
This radio receives AM broadcasts . The controls work as previously described.
AM-FM Monaural Radio
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This radio receives FM as well, as .standard AM broadcasts . Choose the
desired band by sliding the selecta, bar to the right for AM, or to the left for
FM .
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This· radio works the same as the AM-FM monaural radio . Be sure you also
read "Speakers" and "Stereo Sound "above for more information .
AM or AM-FM Stereo with StereoS-Track Tape
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This system provides the convenience of an AM .or AM"FM stereo radio
combined with a stereo tape player' in'lI1e'-same unit. TO play atape:
,. Turn the radio on. 'c·
2, Insert ethe cartridgE! through the radio dial doo", label side up and open end
first. ' This automatically switches the unit from radio to tape operation .
3. After the cartridge is firmly seated, adjust the volume and fader controls to
your preference.
4 . Each of the four programs will
play in succession automatically , or you can
change programs manually by pushing in the
left knob . Each time the knob
is pushed and released the unit will step to the next program, To remove
th e tape cartridge , press the push button
labeled "Eject." The unit will
return torll-dio operatlpn .
AM-FM Stereo with Stereo Cassette Tape

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine This radio combines the features of anAM-FM stereo radio with a stereo
casselletape
player. To playa casselle tape:
1. Turn the radio on. (On'very cok;! days , allow a few minutes for warm-Up)
2. Insert the casselle squarely through the door above lhe radiO dial, as
shown on the door. This automatically switches the unit from radio to tape
operation .
If the sound is garbled (or there is no sound), eject the tape and reinser1 it squarely .
3. After the casselle has snapped into position, adjust the volume and fader
controls to your prefe(ence.
4. To quickly advance to the next selection , lift the COmbination Fast
Forward /Fast Reverse
(FF /FA) bullon (to the left of the tape door) until ij locks. To release the fast forward lock, return the FF / FR bullon to its
center position. To
listen to an earlier selection, push down the FF/FR
button. To release fast reverse, move the bullon to its center position . The
sound will·be mufed during fast forward or fast reverse operation.
The tape player will automatically shut off at the end of the tape, but the radio
will not resume playing until you eject the casselle.
I. To remove the casselle, fully press in the "Eject " bullOn .
2. To change to the second program: eject the cassette, turn it over (end-for-
end) and reinser1 it, again according to the oulline on the door .
Remove the casselle
when not in use. Casselles which are 30 or 60 mnufes
long will give the best results.
See also "Tape and Tape Player Care"for maintenance information.
AM-FM Stereo with Citizens Band Transceiver
If your vehicle has an optional DelCo GM Citizens Band radio, please refer to
the
separate booklet suppiied With this unil.
MOBILE RADIO SYSTEMS
Mobile two-way units are subject to Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) regulations and must be installed by trained radio people. Mobile
telephones installed by your local phone company, Citizens Band (CB) radios, and garage door openers normally will not affect vehicle operation. If any other
mobile radio transmitters are installed, there can possibly be adverse eftects on
vehicle operation .
Antenna
The standard radio antenna is incorporated in the . windshield glass. If
necessary, adjustments for maximum antenna eftectiveness can be made by
your Authorized
Dealer.
Power Antenna
The optional power antenna is controlled by the radio . When the radio is ON
the antenna will go up. When the radio is turned OFF either by the ON /OFF
knob or by turning the ignition switch to the OFF position, the antenna is
designed to gb down.
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Weight, Load Carr'iiog. Wheel Changing Wheel Nut Torque
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