1996 PONTIAC PONTIAC radio

AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
and Equalizer (Option)
Playing the Radio
VOL: Push this knob to turn the system on or off. Turn
it clockwise to increase volume and counterclockwise to
decrease volume.
RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station
being played
or to display the clock. If you press the
knob when the ignition is off, the clock will show for a
few seconds.
Finding a Station
AM-FM: Press this button to get AM, FM1 or FM2.
The display shows your selection. If a cassette tape is
playing, press this button to play the radio.
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 FM1 and six FM2).
1. Press AM-FM to select the band.
2. Find the station you want by using TUNE or SEEK.
3. 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.
4. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
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Setting the Tone playing. The tape player automatically begms playing the
other side when it reaches
the end of the tape. EQUALIZER: A seven band equalizer is part of your
audio system. Slide the levers
up to boost or down to
reduce frequency range.
If E and a number appear on the radio display, the tape
won’t play because
of an error.
Adjusting the Speakers
BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to 1 .% open end down and try to turn the right hub
@ . ElO: The tape is tight and the player can’t turn the
.,$,, tape hubs. Remove’the tape. Hold the tape with the . -. .,
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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 rem speakers. Use tbe
middle position to balance these speakers. Push the knob
back
in when you’re not using it.
Playing a Cassette Tape
Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are
30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than
that are
so thin they may not work well in this player.
While the tape is playing, use the VOL, FmE and BAL
controls just as you do for the radio. The dispiay will show
an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing. When
the
dawn indicator arrow is lit, selections listed on the
bottom side of the cassette are playing. When the up mow
is fit, selections listed on the top side of
the cassette are
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 dealer.
If your radio
displays
an error number, write it down and provide it to
your dealer when reporting the problem.
PREV (1): Press this button or the SEEK down arrow to
search for the previous selection on the tape.
Your tape
must have at least three seconds
of silence between each
selection for
PREV or SEEK to work. “he tape direction
arrow blinks during PREV or
SEEK operation. Press
PREV or the SEEK down arrow to stop searching. The
sound is muted during
PREV or SEEK operation.
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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 sto’p 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 doub1e-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
RIZV (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 duringREV operation by using
SEEK or TUNE.
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.
TAPEPLAY: 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.
E JECE 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 Risc Player Finding a Station
(Option) AM-FM: Press this button to get AM, FMI or €342.
Playing the Radio
VOL: Push this knob to turn the system on or off. Turn
it clockwise to increase volume and counterclockwise to
decrease volume.
RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station
being played or to display the clock.
If you press the
knob when the ignition is off, the clock will show for a
few seconds, 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.
2. Find the station you want by using TUNE or SEEK.
3. 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.
4. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
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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. If 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
middle position to balance these speakers. Push the hob
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 discl partway into 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 appear’on the
I move the sound to the front or rear speakers. Use the 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 and
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can’t be
corrected, please contact your dealer. If your 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. try again.)
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NEXT (2): Press this button or the SEEK up arrow to
go to the start of the next track if more than eight
seconds have played.
If you hold the button or press it
more than once, the player will continue moving
forward through the disc.
RDM (3): Press this button to hear the tracks in a
random order. It will change tracks in a random, rather
than sequential order. Press
RDM .again to turn off
random play.
REV (5): Press and hold this button to quickly reverse
within a track (song). Release it to play
the passage. You
will hear sound at a reduced volume. The display will
show elapsed time.
FWD (6): Press and hold this button to quickly advance
within a track (song).
You will hear sound at a reduced
volume. The display will show elapsed time.
AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a disc
is playing. The disc will stop but remain in the player.
CDPLAY Press this button to change to the disc
function
when the radio is on.
EJECT Press this button to remove the disc or stop the
disc and switch to the radio. EJECT will work with the
radio off.
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AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player
and Equalizer (Option)
Playing the Radio
VOL: Push this knob to turn the system on or off. Turn
it clockwise to increase volume and counterclockwise
to
decrease volume.
RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station
being played or to display the clock. If you press the
knob when the ignition is off, the clock will show for a
few seconds.
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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
18 stations (six AM, six FM 1 and six Fh42).
1. Press AM-FM to select the band.
Setting the Tone
2. Find the station you want by using TUNE or SEEK.
3. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until
.SET appears on the display. Whenever you press that
numbered button, the stati'on you set will return.
4. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
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
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. Tuh 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 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 insert a
disc when the ignition is off, first press EJECT.
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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. :
e 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, pleas'e contact your dealer. If
your 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 ti, see how long it has
been playing (elapsed time).
The track number also
appears when the disc is inserted,
the volume is changed
or when;a.new track starts playing.
PREV (1): Press this button or the SEEK down mow 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.

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NEXT (2): Press this button or the SEEK up arrow to
go to the start of the,next track if more than eight
seconds have played.
If you hold the button or press it
more than
once, the player will continue moving
forward through the disc.
RDM (3): Press this button to hear the tracks in a random.
order. It will change discs and tracks in a random, rather
than sequential order. Press RDM again to turn off random
play. The radio will play during this operation.
REV (5): Press and hold this button to quickly reverse
within a track (song). Release it to play the passage.
You-
will hear sound at a reduced volume. The display will
show elapsed time.
.
FWD (6): Press. and hold @is button to quickly advance
within a
track (sang). You will hear sound at a reduced
volume.
The display will show elapsed time.
AM-FM: Pres,s this b'utton to play the radio when a disc
is playing. The disc will stop but remain in the player.
CDPLAY: Press this button to change to the disc
function when the radio is on.
EJECT: Press tkis button to remove the disc or stop the
disc and switch to the radio. EJECT will work with the
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