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RECALL: Press this button to see what track is playing.
Press
it again within five seconds to see how long it has
been playing.
The track number also appears when the disc is inserted.
PREV (Previous): Press this button or SEEK to hear
the current track again.
If you press and hold this button, or press it more than
once, the disc
will return to previous tracks.
NEXT Press this button or SEEK A to hear the
next track now (instead
of waiting until the present track
is finished).
If you press and hold this button or press it more than
once, the disc will advance further.
REV (Reverse): Press and hold this button to rapidly
return
to a passage. Release it to play the passage. The
radio will play during this operation and the display will
show elapsed time.
FWD (Forward): Press and hold this button to quickly
advance within a track. Release it to resume playing.
The radio will play during this operation.
RDM (Random): Press this button to hear a random
selection
of tracks. Press it again to turn off random
Play.
To Stop the Disc Player
Turn the power off or turn the ignition key off. The
disc stays in the player and will resume playing at
the point where it stopped.
0 Press A" to stop playing the disc and switch to
radio. Press CD/PLAY to restart the disc at the point,
where it stopped.
Press EJECT to eject the disc or stop the disc and
switch to radio. EJECT will work with the ignition
or radio
off. Press EJECT to load a disc when the
audio system is off.
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THEFTLOCK
THEF’iZOCK is a security feature for the cassette tape
and compact disc player. It can be used or ignored.
If
igriored, the system functions normally. If it is used,
your system won’t be usable if it’s ever stolen. When the
system is active, the indicator light will flash while the
ignition
is off.
Setting Your Security Code
The instructions below tell you how to enter a security
code into the system. If your vehicle loses battery power
for any reason, you must enter the security code again
before the system will turn
on.
1. Write down any number from 000 to 1999 and keep
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or RUN
3. Turn the radio off.
4. Press and hold pushbuttons 1 and 4 together until
it in a safe place.
position.
“- - -” shows on the display. ,’
You are now ready to enter your security code. Don’t
wait more than 15 seconds between steps.
5. Press MIN and “000” will appear on the display.
6. Press MIN again and hold until the last two digits of
7. Press HR until the fist one or two digits of your
your code appear. Release the button.
code appears.
8. Press A” “rEP” will appear on the display.
9. Repeat steps 5 through
7 for verification.
10. Press A” SEC.will appear on the display. This
means that your audio system is secured.
Shutting Off the Theft-Deterrent Feature
If your audio system is secured (SEC shows on the
display) and you wish to disable it, enter
yoiu security
code as .follows, pausing no more than 15 seconds
between steps:
1. Turn the ignition on. Make sure the audio system is
off. The time will show on the display.
2. Press pushbuttons 1 and 4 together until SEC shows
on the display.
3. Press MIN “000” will appear on the display.
4. Press MIN again and hold until the last two digits of
your code appear. Release the button.
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5.
6.
Press HR until the first one or two digits of your How to Change Your Security Code
code appear.
Press
A” If “- - -” shows, you have shut off steps:
You can change your security code by following these
the theft-deterrent feature. If SEC shbws, your audio
system is still secured.
Note: If you lose or forget your security code, see your
dealer for assistance.
Unlocking the Audio System “after a Power Failure
If power is disrupted io the audio system whiie in the
SEC mode, the unit will not work &nd LOC will show
on the display whenever the ignition is on. To unlock the
unit:
1. Press MIN “OW’ will appear on the display.
2. Press MIN again and hold until the iast two digits of
your code appear. Release the button.
3. Press HR until the first one or two digits of your
code appear.
4. Press AM/FM. SEC will appear on the display and
the unit will work.
If LOC shows, the numbers did
not hatch and the unit is still locked.
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1. Using your old code, follow the directions given
under “Shutting Off the Theft-Deterrent Feature.’’
2. Repeat directions of .“Setting Your Security Code”
with your new security code.
Understanding Radio Reception
FM Stereo
.i‘
FM stereo will give you the best sound. But FM signals
will reach only about
10 to 40 miles (1 6 to 65 km). And,
tall buildings or hills can interfere with
FM signals,
causing the sound to come and go.
AM
The range for most AM .stations is greater than for FM,
especially at night. The longer range, however, can
cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick
up noise
from things like storms and power lines. Try
reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it.
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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
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.
Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may
degrade over time. Always verify that the cassette tape
is in good condition and that the tape player is clean
before obtaining service on your tape player.
Your tape player should be cleaned with every 50 hours
of use to provide optimum performance. Your radio may
display “Cln” to indicate that your have used your tape
player for
50 hours without resetting the tape clean
timer.
If you notice a reduction in sound quality,
regardless of when the tape player was last cleaned, try
playing a different cassette to see if the tape or the tape
player is at fault. If the second cassette results in no
improvement in sound quality, try cleaning the tape
player.
Proper tape player cleaning should be done with a
scrubbing action, nonabrasive cleaner cassette. This is a
wet-type cleaning system that uses a cleaning cassette
with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the
cleaner cassette
turn. To properly clean your tape player,
follow the instructions with the cleaning cassette.
If you
use this type of cleaner, the radio may display an error
and eject the cartridge. This is normal and is the result
of an added feature in the tape player that detects broken
tapes. If an error occurs, you will need to insert the
cleaning cassette at least three times to thoroughly clean
the tape player.
You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type
cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean
the tape head.
This type of cleaning cassette will not
eject. It may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing
type cleaner.
A scrubbing action cleaner is available through your
dealer
(GM Part No. 12344600).
Note: Tape adapter kits for portable CD players will not
work in your cassette player. These adapters will cause
the radio to display an error message and the adapter
cassette will be ejected.
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