1996 OLDSMOBILE AURORA CD player

While the tape is playing, use the VOL, FADE, BAL,
TREB, BASS and TONE controls just as you do for the
radio. The display will show TP with a
box around it
and an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing.
Your tape bias is set automatically. When a metal or
chrome tape is inserted, HI-BIAS appears on the
display.
If you want to insert a tape when the ignition is
off, first press
EJECT or RCL.
If E and a number appear on the radio display, the tape
won’t play because of an error.
ElO: The tape is tight and the player can’t turn the
tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape with the
open end down and try to turn the right hub
counterclockwise with a pencil. Turn the tape over
and repeat.
If the hubs do not turn easily, your tape
may be damaged and should not be used in the
player. Try a new tape to make sure your player is
working properly.
Ell: The tape is broken. Try a new tape.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can’t be
corrected, please contact your retailer. If your radio
displays an error number, write
it down and provide it to
your retailer when reporting the problem.
REV (1): Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly.
Press it again to return to playing speed. The radio will
play the last-selected station while the tape reverses. You may select stations during
REV operation by
using TUNE.
FWD (2): Press this button to advance quickly to
another part of the tape. Press the button again to return
to playing speed. The radio will play the last-selected
station while the tape advances. You may select stations
during FWD operation by using TUNE.
PROG (3): Press this button to play the other slae
of the tape.
00 (4): Press this button to reduce background noise.
Note that the double-D symbol will appear on the display.
Dolby@ Noise Reduction is manufactured under
a
license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
RDM (5): Press this button to hear the tracks in random,
rather than sequential, order. RDM will appear
on the
display when you press this button. Press
RDM again to
turn
off random play.
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SEEK: Press the up or down arrow to search for the
next or previous selection on the tape. Your tape must
have at least three seconds
of silence between each
selection for SEEK to work.
SCAN: Press this button to listen to each selection for a
few seconds. The tape will go to the next selection, stop
for a few seconds, then go on to the next selection. Press
this button again to stop scanning. The sound will be
muted, SCAN will appear on the display and the tape
direction arrow will blink while scanning.
TONE: Press this button to select a TONE while
playing a cassette. The tone will be automatically set
whenever you play a cassette tape.
AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a tape
is in the player. The tape will stop but remain in the
player.
TAPE-CD: Press this button if you have a disc loaded
in the changer and the radio is playing,
to play a
compact disc. Press
AM-FM to return to the radio when
a compact disc is playing. Press TAPE-CD to switch
between the tape and compact disc
if both are loaded.
The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the
radio for future listening.
EJECT Press this button to remove the tape. The radio
will play. EJECT may be activated with either the
ignition or radio off. Cassettes may be loaded with the
radio and ignition
off if this button is pressed first.
CLN: This message may appear on the display. If it
does, your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It
will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as
possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player.
See “Care
of Your Cassette Tape Player” in the Index.
After you clean the player, press and hold EJECT for
five seconds to reset the CLN indicator. The radio will
display
--- to show the indicator was reset.
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The CD player will play either normal-size discs or the
smaller
8 cm discs without an adapter.
With the ignition on, insert a disc partway into the slot,
label side
up. The player will pull it in and the disc
should begin playing.
Note that when the disc is inserted, CD will be
displayed. When the disc is playing, a box will appear
around
CD on the display. If you select a tone setting for
your CD,
it will be activated each time you play a CD.
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As each new track starts to play, the track number will
appear
in the display.
If you’re driving on a very rough road or if it’s very hot,
the disc may not play and
E (error) and a number may
appear on the radio display. If the disc comes out, it
could be that:
The disc is upside down.
It is dirty, scratched or wet.
The air is very humid. (If so, wait about an hour
and try again.)
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can’t be
corrected, please contact your retailer.
If your radio
displays an error number, write it down and provide
it to
your retailer when reporting the problem.
RCL: Press this button to see which track is playing.
Press
it again within five seconds to see how long it has
been playing.
To change what is normally shown on the
display (track or elapsed time), press the button until
you see the display you want, then hold the button until
the display flashes. While elapsed time is showing,
EL
TM will appear on the display.
REV (1): Press and hold this button to return to a
passage quickly.
You will hear sound at a reduced
volume. The display will show elapsed time.
FWD (2): Press and hold this button to advance to a
passage quickly. You will hear sound at a reduced
volume. The display will show elapsed time.
PROG (3): Press this button to go to the next track.
If you hold the button or press it more than once, the
player will continue moving forward through the disc.
The sound will be muted while seeking.
RDM (5): Press this button to hear the tracks in random,
rather than sequential, order.
RDM will appear on the
display when you press this button.
AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a disc
is in the player.
SEEK: Press the down arrow to go to the start of the
current track if more than eight seconds have played.
Press the up arrow to go
to the next track. If you hold
the button or press it more than once, the player will
continue moving rearward or forward through the disc.
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Understanding Radio Reception
FM Stereo
F'M stereo will give you the best sound. But FM signals
will reach only about
10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). 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.
Tips About Your Audio System
Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable
until
it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher
volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud
and harmful
to your hearing. Take precautions by
adjusting the volume control
on your radio to a safe
sound level before your hearing adapts to it.
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. 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 retailer and be sure to check Federal rules
covering mobile radio and telephone units.
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause
reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged
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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 may cause failure of the tape player.
Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after
every
50 hours of use. Your radio may display CLN to indicate
that you have used your tape player for
50 hours without
resetting the tape clean timer.
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.
Cleaning may be done with
a scrubbing action, non-abrasive
cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the
tape head as the
hubs of the cleaner cassette
turn. A scrubbing action cleaning
cassette is available through your Aurora retailer. You
may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type
cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt
to clean
the tape head. It may not clean as thoroughly as the
scrubbing type cleaner.
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 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.
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Brake Adjustment
.................................. 6-29
Fluid
....................................... 6-26
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-26
PedalTravel ................................. 6-29
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-29
System Warning Light
......................... 2-65
Trailer
...................................... 4-35
Transaxle Shift Interlock Check
.................. 7-40
Wear
....................................... 6-28
Brakes. Anti-Lock
............................... 4-6
Braking
........................................ 4-5
Braking in Emergencies
.......................... 4-10
Break-In. New Vehicle
.......................... 2-18
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-45
BTSICheck
................................... 7-40
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-32
Parking
..................................... 2-26
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-5
Capacities and Specifications ...................... 6-68
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2.30.4.28. 4.34
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-38
Cassette Tape Player
....................... 3- 12. 3. 19
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-26
Cassette Tape Player Errors
.................. 3.13. 3.20
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-30
Central Door Unlocking System
.................... 2-3
Certification Label
.............................. 4-30
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-35
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-47
Change Oil Soon Message
........................ 2-77 Changing
a Flat Tire ............................. 5-24
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-45
CheckOilLevel
................................ 2-77
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-54
Child Restraints
................................ 1-34
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position
........... 1-36
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position
.......... 1-38
Securing in
the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-40
TopStrap
................................... 1-35
WheretoPut
................................ 1-34
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-52
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-58
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-14
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels
................... 6-53
Fabric
...................................... 6-49
Glass
....................................... 6-51
Inside
of Your Aurora ......................... 6-48
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-51
Leather
..................................... 6-51
Outside of Your Aurora
........................ 6-52
Special Problems
............................. 6-50
Stains
...................................... 6-50
Tires
....................................... 6-54
Vinyl
....................................... 6-50
Wheels
..................................... 6-53
Windshield
and Wiper Blades ................... 6-52
Climate Control, Steering Wheel Controls
........... 3-10
Clock. Setting the
............................... 3-10
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-1
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-27
Compact Disc Player
....................... 3-14, 3-21
Compact Disc Player Errors
.................. 3-17. 3-22
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Second Gear. Automatic Transaxle ................. 2-25
Selectable Shift
................................ 2-26
Service
........................................ 6-1
. Bulletins, Ordering ............................. 8-9
EngineSoonLight
............................ 2-69
Manuals, Ordering
............................. 8-9
Parts Identification Label
....................... 6-56
Publications, Ordering
.......................... 8-9
Work, Doing Your Own
......................... 6-1
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Aurora
........... 1-23
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-54
Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-23
Into Park (P)
................................. 2-27
Out of Park (P)
............................... 2-29
Selectable
................................... 2-26
ShiftLever
.................................... 2-23
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment
................ 1 - 13
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-34
Sound Equipment, Adding
........................ 3-26
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-68
Specifications, Engine
........................... 6-69
Speedometer
................................... 2-61
Stains, Cleaning
................................ 6-50
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2-20
Service
and Owner Publications
.................... 8-9
Shifting
Skidding
...................................... 4- 14
Spare Tire, Compact
............................. 5-34
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance
............... 8-3
SRS
......................................... 1-18
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-40
Steam ........................................ 5-15 Steering
...................................... 4-10
Column Lock Check
.......................... 7-41
In Emergencies ............................... 4-11
Magnasteer
................................ 4-10
Wheel, Tilt
.................................. 2-33
Steering Wheel Controls
.................... 3- 10, 3-25
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-50
Storage, Vehicle
................................ 6-31
Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
.................. 5-35
Sunroof
....................................... 2-54
Sun Visors
.................................... 2-53
Supplemental Restraint System
.................... 1-18
Surge Tank, Coolant
............................. 5-18
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
......................... 6-22
Symbols, Vehicle
.................................. v
Tachometer .................................. 2-62
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-37
Tape Player Care
............................... 3-26
Temperature Control, Passenger
.................... 3-9
TheaterDimming
............................... 2-45
Theft
......................................... 2-14
THEFTLOCK
TM ................................ 3-23
Thermostat
.................................... 6-23
Third Gear, Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-25
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-33
Time Out Feature
............................... 2-45
Time, Setting the
............................... 3-10
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-29
Power
...................................... 4-10
Tips
........................................ 4-10
Temperature Button, Climate Control System
.......... 3-2
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