1997 CHEVROLET TRACKER radio

Finding a Station
AM-FM:
Press this button to get AM, FMl or FM2.
The display shows your selection.
TUNE: Press the right or left arrow to go to a higher or
lower station. Press and hold to continue tuning and
release when you find your station. The display will
show the frequency of each statior! tuned.
SEEK: Press the right or left arrow to go to the next
higher or lower station and stay there.
PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you
return
to your previously played stations. You can set up to
18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). Just:
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Turn the radio on.
Press AM-FM to select the band.
Tune
in the desired station.
Press one of
the six pushbuttons, for at least two
seconds. The sound will mute and then return when
the station is stored. Whenever
you press that
numbered button, the station you
set will return.
Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
PSCAN: Press this button to listen to each of your
favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons for a few
seconds. The radio will scan through each
of the stations
stored
on your pushbuttons. When you want to stop at a
chosen station, press PSCAN aeain.
Setting the Tone
BASS:
Turn the control behind the TREB knob
clockwise to increase bass. Turn it counterclockwise to
decrease bass.
TREB: Turn this knob clockwise to increase treble.
Turn it counterclockwise to decrease treble.
If a station
is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble.
Treble and bass cannot be adjusted manually when
TONE SELECT is on.
TONE SELECT Press this button to choose preset
bass and treble equalization settings designed for
ROCK, NEWS,
POP, JAZZ and CLASSICAL. ROCK
will appear when you first press TONE SELECT. Each
time you press it, another setting will appear on the
display. If you press it one more time, after
CLASSICAL appears on the display, tone control will
be back to the BASS and TREB knob.
LOUD: To increase bass at low volumes, press this
button. LOUD
will appear in the display.
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Adjusting the Speakers
BAL: Turn ths control behind the FADE knob to move
the sound between the right and
left speakers. The middle
position balances the sound between the speakers.
FADE: Turn this knob to move the sound between the
front and rear speakers. The middle position balances
the sound between the speakers.
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.
The longer side with the tape visible should face
to the
right. If you hear nothing or hear just a garbled sound, it
may not be in squarely. Press STOP or EJECT to
remove the tape and start over.
Once the tape is playing, use the knobs for VOL, FADE,
TREB, BASS and BAL just as you do for the radio. The
lighted arrows show which side
of the tape is playing.
REW (1): Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly.
Press REW, RCL or STOP to return to playing speed.
RPT (2): Press this button to go to the beginning of the
selection and play it again. Press RPT again
to cancel
this function.
FF (3): Press this button to advance quickly to another
part
of the tape. Press FF, RCL or STOP to return to
playing speed.
PRV (4): Press this button to search for the previous
selection on the tape. Your tape must have at least three
or four seconds of silence between each selection for
PREV to work. Press NXT again
or press RCL, or
STOP to cancel this function.
RDM (5): When playing a tape, press this button during
FF or REW to hear the radio. Press it again to turn the
radio
off. During this operation, only TUNE, SEEK and
PSCAN will work.
NXT (6): Press this button to search for the next
selection
on the tape. Your tape must have at least three
or four seconds of silence between each selection for
NXT to work. Press NXT again or press RCL, or STOP
to cancel this function.
00: Press this button to reduce background noise from
tapes encoded with Dolby NR.
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.
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MTL: Your bias is set automatically. MTL will appear
on the display when a metal or chrome tape
is inserted.
RCL: Press this button to switch from one side of the
tape to the other.
CD-TP: Press this button to switch between playing a
tape and a CD when both are inserted.
STOP: Press this button to stop the tape and switch to
the radio.
EJECT: Press this button to remove the tape and switch
to the radio.
If you leave a cassette tape in the player
while listening to the radio, it may become warm.
CLN: If this message appears on the display, the
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 the 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.
Playing a Compact Disc
Don’t use the mini-discs (three-inch singles). They
won’t eject. Use full-size compact discs. With the
radio on, insert
a disc into the CD slot, label
side up. The player
will pull it in. The disc should
begin playing.
If you’re driving on a very rough road or if it’s very hot,
the disc may
not play and ERR (error) may appear on
the display. Press RCL to take ERR off the display.
When things get back to normal, the disc should play.
If
the disc comes out, it could be that:
The disc is upside down.
It is dirty, scratched or wet.
It is very humid. (If so, wait about an hour and
try again.
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REW (1): Press and hold this button to quickly reverse
within a track. Release
it to play the passage.
RPT (2): Press this button once to hear a selection
over again.
FF (3): Press and hold this button to quickly advance
within a track. Release
it to resume playing.
PRV (4): Press this button to go to the start of a current
track.
If you hold the button, or press it more than once,
the player will continue moving back through the disc.
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RDM (5): Press this button to hear the tracks in random,
rather than sequential, order. Press RDM or RPT again
to turn off random play.
NXT (6): 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.
COMP: Press this button to make soft and loud
passages more nearly equal in volume.
RCL: Press this button to see which track is playing.
Press RCL again, within five seconds, to see how long
it has been playing (elapsed time). The track number
also appears when the disc
is inserted or you change
the volume.
CD-TP: Press this button to switch between playing a
tape and a CD when both are inserted.
STOP: Press this button or AM-FM to stop playing the
disc and switch to radio. Press STOP again
to restart the
disc at the point where it stopped.
EJECT Press this button to remove the disc. The radio
will play. The disc will start at the first track when you
reinsert it. If you leave a compact disc in the player
while listening to the radio, it may become warm.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
The theft-deterrent feature for the AM-FM stereo with
cassette tape or compact disc player can be used or
ignored.
If ignored, the system plays normally. If it is
used, your system won’t be usable if it’s ever stolen
because it will
go into LOC mode.
If your vehicle loses battery power for any reason, you
must enter your secret code again before the system will
turn on.
Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature
The following instructions will tell you how to enter a
security code into
the system.
NOTE: If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse
between any steps, the radio automatically reverts to
time and you must start the procedure over at Step
4.
1. Write down any four-digit number and keep it in a
safe place.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ACC or ON.
3. Turn the radio off.
4. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down
until
---- shows on the display.
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5. Press the SEEK right or left arrow, or the TUNE
right or left arrow and
0000 will appear on
the display.
6, Press the SEEK left arrow and hold it until the first
digit of your code appears. Release the button.
7. Press the SEEK right arrow and hold it until the
second digit of your code appears. Release
the button.
8. Press the TUNE left arrow and hold it until the third
digit
of your code appears. Release the button.
9. Press the TUNE right arrow and hold it until the
fourth digit of your code appears. Release
the button.
10. Press AM-FM after you have checked that the code
you entered
is the one you wrote down. Then, REP
will appear on the display which means you need to
repeat Steps
5 through 9.
11. Press AM-FM again and the display will now
show SEC.
Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature
If your radio is secured (SEC shows on the display) and
you wish to disable it, enter your security code as follows,
pausing no more than
15 seconds between steps.
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Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down
until SEC shows on the display. You are now ready
to enter your security code.
Press the SEEK left arrow and hold it until the first
digit of your code appears.
Press the SEEK right arrow and hold
it until the
second digit of your code appears.
Press the TUNE left arrow and hold it until the third
digit of your code appears.
Press the TUNE right arrow and hold it until the
fourth digit
of your code appears.
Press AM-FM after you have checked that the code
you entered matches the one you wrote down and
0000 should now appear on the display. You will
need to repeat the above procedure.
If the code is correct, the radio will now operate. If
the code is wrong, ERR will appear on the display.
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Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a
Power
Loss
If power is disrupted to the radio while in the SEC
mode, the unit will not work and LOC will show on the
display whenever the ignition is on. To unlock the unit,
press the left or right SEEK arrows, or the left or right
TUNE arrows and
0000 will appear on the display.
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2.
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5.
Press the SEEK left arrow and hold it until the first
digit
of your code appears.
Press the SEEK right arrow and hold it until the
second digit of your code appears.
Press the
TUNE left arrow and hold it until the third
digit of your code appears.
Press the
TUNE right arrow and hold it until the
fourth digit of your code appears.
Press
AM-FM after you have checked that the code
matches the one you wrote down. Now the time
of
day will appear on the display. (Please note that if an
incorrect code is entered,
ERR will appear on the
display and the above steps need to be repeated.)
Understanding Radio Reception
FM Stereo
FM stereo will give you the best sound. But FM signals
will reach only about
10 to 40 miles (1 6 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.
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To help avoid hearing loss or damage:
0 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
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 dealer 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
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 this message appears on
the display, 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. If you notice a reduction
in sound quality, try a
known good cassette to see if it is the tape or the tape
player at fault.
If this other cassette has no improvement
in sound quality, clean the tape player.
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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.
It
is normal for the cassette to eject while cleaning. Insert
the cassette at least three times to ensure thorough
cleaning.
A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is
available through your Geo dealership.
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 and, it may not clean as thoroughly as the
scrubbing type cleaner.
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.
Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality
may degrade over time. Always make sure 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.
Antenna
Use the knob on the end of the antenna to raise the
antenna.
To lower it, hold the antenna mast near the roof
and feed it into the holder.
Do not try to lower the
antenna using the knob. Keep the antenna mast clean
for
good performance.
Always lower the antenna before entering a car wash. If
you have the convertible top, also lower the antenna
before removing or installing the top.
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