1994 BUICK CENTURY CD player

Part 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this part you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control systems and audio systems offered with your Buick .
Be sure to read about the particular system supplied with your vehicle .
Part 3 includes:
Comfort Control System .......................................................... i22
Airconditioner ............................................................... 122
Ventilation
................................................................... 123
Heater and Defroster
........................................................... 123
RearWindowDefogger
........................................................ 123
Audiosystems
.................................................................... 125
Radio Controls
....................................................... 126. 128. 130
TapePlayerControls ........................................................... 130
CDPlayerControls
............................................................ 132
Care of Cassette Tape Player and Tapes
............................................ 136
CareofCompactDiscs
......................................................... 136
Power Antenna Mast Care
...................................................... 137
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To help avoid hearing loss or damage:
Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting.
Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably
and clearly.
NOTICE:
Before you add any sound equipment to your
vehicle
-- like a tape player, CB radio, mobile
telephone or two-way radio
-- be sure you can
add what you want. If you can,
it's very important
to do
it properly. Added sound equipment may
interfere with the operation
of your vehicle's
engine, Delco@ radio or other systems, and even
damage them. And, your vehicle's systems may
interfere with the operation of sound equipment
that has been added improperly.
So, before adding sound equipment, check with
your dealer and be sure to check Federal rules
covering mobile radio and telephone units.
To Play This Radio
Power
Press PWR to turn the radio on and off when the
ignition is on.
Upper Knob
Rotate the knob to control the volume. When the
ignition is off, press the knob to display the time.
Balance
The BAL control behind the upper knob adjusts the
left/right speaker balance.
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To Play a Cassette Tape
With the power switch on, insert a tape into the cassette
door. Using tapes that are longer than
90 minutes
(45 minutes on each side) is not recommended.
When the right indicator arrow is lit, selections listed on
the bottom side of the cassette are playing. When the left
arrow is lit, selections listed on the top side of the
cassette are playing. To change sides of the tape, press
the upper control
knob (VOL ) while the cassette is
playing. The tape player automatically begins playing
the other side when it reaches the end
of the tape.
Fast Forward
To rapidly advance the tape, press the button with the
arrow pointing in the same direction the tape is playing.
To stop fast forward, lightly press the STOP-EJECT
button.
Reverse
To rapidly reverse the tape, press the button with the
arrow pointing in the opposite direction the tape
is
playing. To stop reverse, lightly press the STOP-EJECT
button.
Stop-Eject
To stop playing a tape, fully press this button. The
cassette will eject, and the radio will begin playing.
To Play This Radio
Power
Press PWR to turn the unit on and off when the ignition
is
on.
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Upper Knob
This knob does two things:
0 Rotate VOL slightly to the left or right to control the
volume.
0 Press it to mute the radio or tape player. Press again
to listen.
Balance
The BAL control behind the upper knob adjusts the
left/right speaker balance.
Lower Knob
This knob does two things:
0 Rotate TUNE slightly to the left or right to tune in
radio stations. If you hold it to the left or right, it will
tune rapidly.
0 Press to change between the AM and FM bands. The
band you select will appear on the digital display.
Fade
The FADE control behind the lower knob adjusts the
front/rear speaker balance.
Scan
Press the SCAN button to hear each station for a few
seconds. Push
it again to stop scanning.
Seek
Press the SEEK button to go to the next higher station
and stay there. Push
it again and it will find the next
higher station.
Recall
Press RCL to alternate the display between the time and
station frequency. When the ignition
is off, press to
display the time.
Bass
Press BASS up or down to increase or decrease the bass
level. Press the center of
the button for the factory preset
level.
Treble
Press TREB up or down to increase or decrease the
treble level. Press
the center of the button for the factory
preset level.
If a station is weak or noisy, reduce the
treble.
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Pushbuttons
The five pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations.
1. Use the lower knob (TUNE) to tune in the station
you want.
display.
2. Press SET. The SET indicator will appear in the
3. Within 5 seconds, press one of the five pushbuttons.
Whenever
you push that button again, the preset
station
will return.
Clock
To set the clock,
1. Press the SET button.
2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold SCAN until the
correct hour appears on the display.
3. Press and hold SEEK until the correct minute
appears on the display.
To Play a Compact Disc:
Before you begin, please note: Don’t use mini-discs that
are called singles. They won’t eject.
Use only full-size
compact discs.
1. Press PWR to turn the radio on.
2. Insert a disc part-way into the slot, with the label
side up. The player will
pull it in. In a few seconds,
the disc should play.
If the disc comes back out and/or Err appears
on the
display:
0 The disc may be upside down.
0 The disc may be dirty, scratched or wet.
There may be too much moisture in the air (wait
The player may be too hot, or the road may be too
about
one hour and try again).
rough for the disc to play.
As soon as things get back
to normal, the disc should play.
While
a disc is playing, the CD indicator is displayed.
Recall
Press RCL once to see which track is playing. Press
again within five seconds to see how long your selection
has been playing. The track number also will be
displayed when
the volume is changed or a new track
starts to play.
Compression
Depressing COMP makes soft and loud passages more
equal
in volume. Press again to resume normal play.
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Random Scan
Press
RDM to play tracks in random, rather than
sequential, order. Press the button again to play tracks
sequentially.
Reverse
Press REV and hold to rapidly back up to a favorite
passage. Release to resume playing.
Fast Forward
Press FWD and hold to rapidly advance the disc.
Release to resume playing.
Previous
Press PREV to play a track again. If you hold or keep
pressing the PREV button, the disc will keep backing
up
to previous tracks.
Next
Press NEXT when you want to hear the next track. If
you hold or keep pressing the NEXT button, the disc
will keep advancing to other tracks. Press SCAN
to play each track for approximately ten
seconds. Scan will continue until SCAN is pressed again
or another button is pressed.
Stop/Play
Press STPL to stop the disc player; the radio will play.
Press again
to play the disc (the player will start playing
the disc where
it was stopped earlier).
Eject
Press EJCT to eject the disc; the radio will play. You can
also eject the disc with the radio
or ignition off.
If you press PWR or turn off the ignition, the disc will
stay
in the player and start again when you turn on the
ignition or power switch. The disc will begin playing at
the point where
it had been stopped.
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CD Player Anti-Theft Feature
Delco LOC I1 is a security feature for the compact disc
player.
It can be used or ignored. If ignored, the system
plays normally. If it is used, your player won’t be usable
if
it is ever stolen, because it will go to LOC mode any
time battery power
is removed. Until an unlock code is
entered, it will
not turn on.
The instructions below tell you how to enter a secret
code into the system. If your vehicle loses battery power
for any reason, you must unlock the system with the
secret code before the radio will turn on. Be sure to read
through
the entire procedure and become familiar with
the appropriate buttons and knobs before starting.
1. Write down any six-digit number and keep it in
a
safe place.
2. Turn the ignition to the ACC or RUN position.
3. Press the PWR button to turn the radio off.
4. Press the 1 and 4 pushbuttons together. Hold them
down
until “---” shows on the display.
You are ready to enter your secret code. If you pause
more than
15 seconds between steps, you may have
to start the procedure over.
5. Press SET and “000” will appear on the display.
6. Press the SEEK button to make the first number
appear.
7. Rotate the TUNE knob right or left to make the last
two numbers agree with your code.
8. Press the lower (BAND) knob and “000” will appear
again.
Now you are ready to enter the last three digits of
your code by repeating steps
6 and 7 for the last
three digits
of your code.
9. Press the lower (BAND) knob and “rEP” will appear
for
five seconds and then “000” will appear
indicating that some steps are to be repeated.
10. Repeat steps 6,7 and 8.
11. Press the lower (BAND) knob. If the display shows
“SEC” it indicates that the process was successful
and the radio is secure. If
the display shows “---,”
the steps were not successful and the process must be
repeated
to secure.
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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
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A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause
reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged
mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their
cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight, and
extreme heat. If
they aren't, they may not operate
properly or cause failure
of the tape player.
Your tape player should be cleaned regularly each month
or after every
15 hours of use. If you notice a reduction in
sound quality, try a known good cassette to see
if the tape
or
the tape player is at fault. If this other cassette has no
improvement in sound quality, clean the tape player. Clean your tape player with
a wiping-action,
non-abrasive
cleaning cassette, and follow the directions provided with it.
Cassettes are subject
to wear and the sound quality may
degrade over time. Always make sure that the cassette
tape is
in good condition before you have your tape
player serviced.
Care of Your Compact Discs
Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases
or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight
and dust.
If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a
clean, soft cloth in
a mild, neutral detergent solution and
clean it, wiping only from the center to the edge.
Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling
discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the
edge of
the hole and the outer edge.
Fixed Mast Antenna
The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes
without being damaged.
If the mast should ever become
slightly bent, you can straighten
it out by hand. If the
mast is badly bent, as it might be by vandals,
you should
replace
it.
Check every once in a while to be sure the mast is still
tightened to the fender.
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