1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE manual radio set

NEXT (2): Press this button or the SEEK up arrow to
search for the next selection on the tape.
If you hold the
button or press it more than once, the player will
continue moving forward through the tape. Your tape
must have at least three seconds of silence between each
selection for NEXT or
SEEK to work. The tape ,
direction arrow blinks during NEXT or SEEK operation.
Press PREV or the SEEK up arrow to stop searching.
The sound is muted during NEXT or
SEEK operation.
PROG (3): Press this button to play the other side 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.
REV (5): 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
SEEK or TUNE.
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FWD (6): 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 SEEK or TUNE.
AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a tape
is
in the player.
TAPEIPLAY: Press this button to change to the tape
function when the radio is on. The tape symbol with an
arrow will appear on the display when the tape is active.
To return to playing the radio, press the
AM-FM button.
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 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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AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player Finding a Station
AM-FM: Press this button to get AM, FMl or FM2.
The display shows your selection.
TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to
choose radio stations. Push the knob back
in when
you're not using, it.
SEEK: Press the up or down arrow to go to the next
higher or lower station.
PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let
you return to your favorite stations. You can set up
to
18 stations (six AM, six FM 1 and six FM2). <-
1. Press AM-FM to select the band.
Playing the Radio 2. Find the station you want by using TUNE or 'SEEK.
VOL: Push this knob to turn the system on or off. Turn
it clockwise to increase volume and counterclockwise to 3. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until
decrease volume.
.~ SET appears on the display. Whenever you press that
RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the
station being played
or the clock display. If you press 4. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. -
the knob when the ignition is off, the clock will show for
a few seconds.
:.) " numbered button, the station you set will return.
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Setting the Tone
BASS:
Slide the lever to the right or left to increase or
decrease bass.
TREBLE: Slide the lever to the right or left to increase
or decrease treble.
K a station is weak or noisy, slide the
lever
down to reduce the noise.
Adjusting the Speakers
BAL:
Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to
move the sound
to the left or right speakers. Use the '
middle position to balance these speakers. Push the knob
back in when you're not using it.
FADE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to
move the sound
to the front or rear speakers. Use the
middle position to balance these speakers. Push the knob
back in when you're not using it.
Playing a Compact Disc
The integral CD player can play 8 cm "single"
mini-discs. Full-size compact discs and &-discs
are loaded in the same manner.
Insert a disc partway irito the slot, label side up. The
player will pull
it in. The compact disc symbol will
appear on the display.
If the ignition is on, but the radio
is
off, the disc will begin playing. CD will appew.&., ."
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display. If you want to insert a disc when the ignition is
OFF, first press EJECT.
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
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can't be
corrected, please contact your dealer.
If yoy radio
displays
an error number, write it down and provide it to
your dealer when reporting the problem.
RECALL: Press this button to see what track is playing.
Press
it again within five seconds to see how long it has
been playing (elapsed
time). The track number also
appears when the disc is inserted, you change the
volume or when a new track starts playing.
PREV (1): Press this button or the SEEK down arrow to
go to the start of the current track if more than eight
seconds have played.
If you hold the button or press it
more than once, the player will continue moving back .. .
through the disc. and
try again.)
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Finding a Station
AM-FM: Press this button to get AM, FM1 or FM2.
The display shows your selection.
TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to
choose radio stations. Push the knob back in when
you’re not
using it.
SEEK: Press the up or down arrow to go to the next
higher or lower station.
PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let
you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to
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stations (s& AM, six FM1 and six FM2).
Press AM-FM to select the band.
Find the station you want by using
TUNE or SEEK.
Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until
SET appears on the display. Whenever you press that
numbered button, the station
you set will return.
Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
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Setting the Tone
EQUALIZER:
A seven band equalizer is part of your
audio system. Slide the levers up to boost or down to
reduce frequency range.
Adjusting the Speakers
BAE:
Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to
move the sound to the left or right speakers. Use the
middle position
to balance these speakers. Push the knob
back
in when you’re not using it.
FADE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to
move the sound to the front
or rear speakers, Use the
middle position to balance these speakers. Push the knob
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back in when you’re not using it.
Playing a Compact Disc
The integral CD player can play 8 cm “single”
mini-discs. Full-size compact discs and mini-discs
are
loaded in the same manner.
Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The
player will pull it in.
If the ignition is on, but the radio is
off, the disc will begin playing. If you want to in%ert a
disc when the ignition is off, first press EJECT.
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Steering Wheel Controls (Option)
If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain
radio functions using the buttons
on your steering wheel.
SEEK: Press the up arrow
to tune to the next radio
station and the down
arrow
to tune to the previous radio station.
If a cassette tape or
compact disc
is playing, the
player will advance with the
up arrow and rewind with
the down arrow.
PRESET Press this button to hear the radio stations
that are set on
your pushbuttons.
AM-FM: Press this button to select AM, FM1 or FM2.
The band selected will show on the digital screen. The
frequency will also be displayed and,
if the station is in
stereo, the stereo indicator will also be displayed.
If a
cassette tape
or compact disc is playing, the tape or disc
will stop playing and the radio will play.
VOLUME: Press the up
arrow to increase the
volume and the down arrow
to decrease volume.
PLAY: Press this button to play a cassette tape or
compact disc when the radio
is playing.
MUTE: Press this button to silence the system. Press
it again, or any other radio button, to turn on the sound.
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Understanding Radio eception
FM Stereo
FM stereo will give you the best sound. But EM 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
fkom things like storms and power lines. Try
reducing the treble to reduce this nois'e if you ever get it.
Tips About Your Audio System
I 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.
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To help avoid hearing loss or damage:
Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting.
0 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
io 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 dealer and be sure to check Federal rules
covering mobile radio and telephone
units.
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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player The radio will default back to CUT TAPE DETECTION
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause
reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged You may
also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type
mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cleaner whi\
ch uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean
cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and the tape head. It may not'clean as thoroughly as the
extreme heat.
If they aren't, they may not operate scrubbing type cleaner.
when the cleaner cassette is ejected.
properly
or may cause failure of the tape player.
Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may
tape player should be clean4 regularly after every, degrade over time. Always make sure that\
the cassette
50 hours of use. Youi. radio may display CLN to indicate tape is in good condition before you have your tape
that you have used your tape player for
50 hok without player serviced.
resetting the tape clean timer.
If you notice a reduction in
sound quality, try a known good cassette to see if the tape Care of Your Compact Discs
or the tape player is at fault. If this other cassette has no Handle discs carefully. Store them in th'eir original cases
improvement in sound quality, clean the tape player. or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight ,
Cleaning my be done with a scrubbing action, and dust. If the surface
of a disc is soiled, dampen a
non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub clean, soft cloth
in a mild, neutral detergent solution and
the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette
turn. clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.
Follow these steps to prevent the cassette from being Be sure never td touch the signal surface when handling
ejected due to the CUT TAPE DETECTION feature:
discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the
1. Turn the radio off and the ignition on. ' edge of the hole and the outer edge..
2. Press and hold the TAPEPLAY button for three
3. ~nskrt the cleaner cassette.
seconds (tape indicator will flash
for two seconds).
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1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt
battery with
a negative ground system.
NOTICE:
If the other system isn’t a 12-volt system with a
negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables
can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching-
each other.
If they are, it could cause a ground
connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able
to
start your Pontiac, and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
You could be injured
if the vehicles roll. Set the
parking brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an
automatic transaxle in PARK (P) or a manual
transaxle
in NEUTRAL (N).
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette
lighter. Turn
off all lamps that aren’t needed as well
I as radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both
batteries. In addition, it could save your radio!
NOTICE:
If you leave your radio on, it could be badly
damaged.
The repairs wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty.
4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries.
An electric fan can start ~ even wl 3 the engine
is not running and can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing and tools away
from any underhood
electric fan.
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