1997 NISSAN MAXIMA radio

2. Push the desired station select button for
more than 1.5 seconds. (For example, in
the diagram ch2 is to be memorized. The
radio mutes when the select button is
pushed.)
3. Other buttons can be set in the same
manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
fuse blows, the radio memory will be can-
celled. In that case, reset the desired stations.
Adjusting tone quality and speaker
sound balance
Push the AUDIO switch to change the display
as follows:
BAS,TRE,FAD,BAL
BAS (bass) and TRE (treble) adjust the tone
quality by pushing the control button
ª
ºorªº to the most pleasing level.
The indicator light will show the level of the
tone quality.
FAD (fader) adjusts the speaker sound bal-
ance between the front ª
º and rear
ªº speakers, and BAL (balance) adjusts
the speaker sound balance between the rightª
º and left ªº speakers by pushing
the control button. The indicator light will show
the level of the speaker sound balance.
Cassette tape operation
Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON, then
carefully insert the cassette tape into the tape
door.
The cassette tape will automatically pull into
the player.
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FM-AM RADIO WITH CASSETTE
PLAYER AND COMPACT DISC
PLAYER
AUDIO MAIN OPERATION
Head unit
The radio has an FM Diversity reception sys-
tem, which employs two antennas. One is a
rod type antenna; the other is an antenna
printed on the window. This system automati-
cally switches to the antenna which is receiv-
ing less noise.
The tape deck employs a permalloy head
which allows for improved reproduction of high
frequency ranges. Noise is also greatly re-
duced by the combined use of the Dolby NR
(noise reduction) system.
Power/Volume control
Turn the ignition key to ªACCº or ªONº, and
then push the POWER/VOLUME knob while
the system is off to call up the mode (radio,
tape or CD) which was playing immediately
before the system was turned off. When no CD
or tape is loaded, the radio will come on. While
the system is on, pushing the
POWER/VOLUME knob turns the system off.To turn the radio off, press the POWER/
VOLUME knob.
Turn the POWER/VOLUME control knob to
adjust the volume.
Adjusting tone quality
Push then turn the BASS and TREB
(TREBLE) control knobs to obtain the most
pleasant sound.
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Adjusting speaker sound balance
Push then pull the BAL (BALANCE) control
knob to adjust the volume between the right
and left speakers.
Fader volume control
Push then pull the FADER control knob to
adjust the volume between the front and rear
speakers.
RADIO OPERATION
FM×AM band select button
Pushing the FM×AM band select button will
change the band.
When FM×AM band select button is pushed
while the ignition switch is at ªACCº or ªONº,
the radio will come on at the station last
played.
The last station played will also come on when
the power knob is turned to ON.
If a compact disc or tape is inserted when the
power knob is turned to ON, the compact disc
or tape will automatically be turned off and the
last radio station played will come on.
The FM stereo indicator ªSTº will glow during
FM stereo reception. When the stereo broad-
cast signal is weak, the radio will automatically
change from stereo to monaural reception.
TUNE button
The radio should not be tuned while
driving in order that full attention may be
given to the driving operation.
Use these buttons for manual tuning.
If the TUNE button is pushed for less than 0.5
seconds, the frequency moves by an incre-
ment of 1 step.
To move quickly through the channels, hold
either of the TUNE buttons down for more than
0.5 seconds.
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SEEK/SCAN tuning buttons
SEEK tuning
Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button ª
ºor
ªº for less than 1.5 seconds. SEEK tun-
ing begins from low to high frequencies and
stops at the next broadcasting station.
SCAN tuning
Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button ª
ºor
ªº for more than 1.5 seconds. SCAN
tuning begins from low to high frequencies and
stops at each broadcasting station for five
seconds. Pushing the button again during this
five seconds period will stop SCAN tuning and
the radio will remain tuned to that station.
If the SEEK/SCAN tuning button is not pushed
within five seconds, SCAN tuning moves to the
next station.
Station memory operations
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Twelve stations can be set for the FM band.
Six stations can be set for the AM band.
1. Tune to the desired station using the
SEEK/SCAN or TUNE button.
2. Push the desired station select button for
more than 1.5 seconds. (For example, in
the diagram ch2 is to be memorized. The
radio ceases emitting sounds when the
select button is pushed.)
3. The indicator ªch2º will then come on and
the sound will resume. Memorizing is now
complete.
4. Other buttons can be set in the same
manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
fuse blows, the radio memory will be can-
celled. In that case, reset the desired stations.
CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER
OPERATION
Turn the ignition key to ªACCº or ªONº, and
then lightly insert the cassette tape into the
tape door. The cassette tape will be automati-
cally pulled into the player.
The radio or CD will turn off (if it is on) and the
cassette tape will begin to play.
Do not force the cassette tape into the
tape door. This could cause player
damage.
If the system is turned off by pushing the
POWER/VOLUME knob with the cassette tape
still in the player, the tape will resume playing
when the system is turned back on.
TAPE button
IWhen this button is pushed with the system
turned off and a tape loaded, the system
will come on and the tape will play.
IWhen this button is pushed with either the
radio or compact disc turned on and the
tape loaded, the compact disc or the radio
will automatically be turned off and the tape
will play.
While the tape is playing, pushing the TAPE
button stops the tape. Pushing the button
again allows the tape to play.
FF (fast forward), REW (rewind)
button
Push the FF (fast forward) button to fast for-
ward the tape. To rewind the tape, push theREW (rewind) button. Either the indicator light
ª
º, ªº, ªºorªº will come
on when the FF or REW function is started.
APS (automatic program search)
FF, APS REW button
When the APS FF button is pushed while the
tape is being played, the next program will
start to play from the beginning. Push the APS
FF button several times to skip through pro-
grams. The tape will advance the number of
times the button is pushed (up to 9 programs).
When the APS REW button is pushed once,
the program being played starts over from the
beginning. Push several times to fast rewind
programs. The tape will go back the number of
times the button is pushed. Either the indicator
light ª
º, ªº,ªºorªº will
come on when the APS FF or APS REW
function is started.
This system searches for the blank intervals
between selections. If there is a blank interval
within one program or there is no interval
between programs, the system may not stop in
the desired or expected location.
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PROG (program) button
Push the PROG (program) button to change
the tape side while the tape is being played.
The cassette tape will automatically change
directions to play the other side when the first
side is completed.
Dolby NR (noise reduction)
button
Push theªDOLBY NRº button for Dolby
NR encoded tapes to reduce high frequency
tape noise. The indicator will come on.
Dolby noise reduction manufactured under li-
cense from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Cor-
poration. ªDOLBYº and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
Metal or chrome tape usage
The cassette player will be automatically set to
high performance play when playing a metal or
chrome cassette tape.
TAPE EJECT button
When this button is pushed with the tape
loaded, the tape will be ejected.
When the tape is ejected while it is being
played, the system will be turned off.
Precautions on cassette tape player
operation
ITo maintain good quality sound,
NISSAN recommends that you use cas-
sette tapes of 60 minutes or shorter in
length.
ICassette tapes should be removed from
the player when not in use. Store cas-
settes in their protective cases and away
from direct sunlight, heat, moisture or
magnetic sources.
Direct sunlight can cause the cassette to
become deformed. The use of deformed
cassettes may cause the cassette to jam
in the player.
IDo not use cassettes that have peeling
or loose labels. If used, the label could
jam in the player.
IIf a cassette has loose tape, insert a
pencil through one of the cassette hubs
and rewind the tape firmly. Loose tape
may cause jamming and wavering
sound quality.
IOver a period of time, the playback
head, capstan and pinch roller may
gather a tape coating residue as the tape
passes over the head. This residue ac-cumulation can cause a weak or waver-
ing sound and should be removed peri-
odically with a head cleaning tape.
If the residue is not removed periodi-
cally, the player may need to be disas-
sembled for cleaning.
COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER
OPERATION
Turn the ignition key to the ªACCº or ªONº
position and insert the compact disc into the
slot with the label side facing up. The compact
disc will be guided automatically into the slot
and start playing.
After loading the disc, the number of tracks on
the disc and the play time will appear on the
display.
If the radio or tape is already operating, it will
automatically turn off and the compact disc will
play.
Do not force the compact disc into the
slot. This could damage the player.
If the system has been turned off while the
compact disc was playing, pushing the
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POWER/VOLUME knob will start the compact
disc.
8 cm diameter compact discs can also be used
without an adapter.
CD button
When this button is pushed with the system off
and the compact disc loaded, the system will
turn on and the compact disc will start to play.
When this button is pushed with the compact
disc loaded but the tape or the radio playing,
the tape or radio will automatically be turned
off and the compact disc will start to play.
When this button is pushed while the compact
disc is playing, the compact disc will stop
playing. When this button is pushed with the
compact disc stopped, the compact disc will
start to play.
FF (fast forward), REW (rewind)
button
When the FF (fast forward) or REW (rewind)
button is pushed while the compact disc is
being played, the compact disc will play while
fast forwarding or rewinding. When the button
is released, the compact disc will return to
normal play speed.
APS (automatic program search)
FF, APS REW button
When the APS FF button is pushed while the
compact disc is being played, the program
next to the present one will start to play from its
beginning. Push several times to skip through
programs. The compact disc will advance the
number of times the button is pushed. (When
the last program on the compact disc is
skipped through, the first program will be
played.) When the APS REW button is
pushed, the program being played returns to
its beginning. Push several times to skip back
through programs. The compact disc will go
back the number of times the button is pushed.
PROG (program) button
When this button is pushed while the compact
disc is being played, the play pattern will
change as follows:
ALL: All the programs will be played repeat-
edly in sequence.
1: Only one program (the one being played
when the PROG (program) button is pushed)
will be repeated.
RANDOM: Programs will be played at random,
not following the sequence on the compactdisc. The same program may be repeated
twice.
(no mark): All the programs will be played in
sequence and stop when the last program is
finished.
I
When the compact disc is ejected, the
play pattern will automatically change
to ALL.
CD EJECT button
When the CD EJECT button is pushed with the
compact disc loaded, the compact disc will be
ejected.
When this button is pushed while the compact
disc is being played, the compact disc will
come out and the system will turn off.
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If the compact disc comes out and is not
removed, it will be pulled back into the slot
to protect it. (without 8 cm diameter com-
pact discs)
DISC indicator light
This light comes on when the compact disc is
loaded.
IDuring cold weather or rainy days,
the player may malfunction due to the
humidity. If this occurs, remove the
CD and dehumidify or ventilate the
player completely.
IThe player may skip while driving on
rough roads.
IThe CD player sometimes cannot
function when the compartment tem-
perature is extremely high. Decrease
the temperature before use.
IDo not expose the CD to direct sun-
light.IDo not use an 8 cm CD adapter as this
will cause malfunction.
Power antenna
The antenna will automatically extend when
the radio is turned on, and retract when
switched off. If the radio is left on, the antenna
will retract and extend with the ignition key
ªOFF-ONº operation.
IBefore turning the radio on, make
sure that there is no one near the
antenna outlet and there is enough
space for it to extend.
ITo prevent damage, be sure that an-
tenna is fully retracted before the
vehicle enters an automated car
wash.
IDirt and other foreign matter on the
power antenna rod may interrupt its
operation. Clean the rod periodically
with a damp cloth. This type of clean-
ing is especially important during the
winter seasons in areas where road
salt and other chemicals may be
spread on road surfaces and
splashed onto the antenna rod.
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