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In order to ensure proper operation of the AMS feature, the tape MUST
have a blank section of at least four seconds duration between programs.
Rewind
The rewind control works in tape
mode.
To rewind in tape mode, press the
REW control.
Fast forward
The fast forward control works in
tape mode.
²In the tape mode, tape direction
will automatically reverse when
the end of the tape is reached.
Tape direction select
Press SIDE and 1±2 at the same
time to play the alternate side of a
tape.
Eject function
Press the control to stop and eject a
tape.
DolbyTnoise reduction
Dolbytnoise reduction operates
only in tape mode. Dolbytreduces
the amount of hiss and static during
tape playback.
Press thecontrol to activate (and deactivate) Dolbytnoise reduction.
The noise reduction system is manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Setting the clock
This feature applies to vehicles not equipped with a separate, instrument
panel mounted clock. If your vehicle has a separate clock, please refer to
Clockin this chapter.
SIDE
REW FF1 - 2
SIDE
REW FF1 - 2
SIDE
REW FF1 - 2
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²Rock
²Soft
²To p 4 0
Show
²With RDS activated, press the
RDS control until SHOW is
displayed.
²Use the SEL control to select
TYPE (the display shows the
program type), NAME (the
display shows the call letters of
the station) or NONE.
RDS clock feature
Refer toSetting the clockfor information.
Phone mode
This feature allows you to control
the factory-installed cellular phone
(if equipped) through the radio
controls.
²Press the phone/mute control to enter phone mode. The playing media
will mute.
²Use SEEK, TUNE or radio presets 1 through 6 to select a phone
number previously programmed in the phone.
²Press the phone/mute control again to send and end calls.
This control will mute the playing media even if your vehicle is not
equipped with a factory-installed cellular phone.
Press the control again to return to the playing media.
Digital signal processing (if equipped)
The digital signal processing (DSP)
feature allows you to change the
signal mode to suit your listening
tastes.
RDSDSP
SEL
MUTE
RDSDSP
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These effects will change the sound quality and may need to be adjusted
based upon the program material to suit your listening needs.
Press the control to turn the feature on or off.
Use the SEL control to select the
desired signal mode (the selected
mode will appear in the display).
The following signal modes can be
selected:
²JAZZ CLUBÐjazz club with
clearly reflected sounds.
²HALLÐrectangular concert hall capacity of about 2 000
²CHURCHÐchurch with a high vault.
²STADIUMÐoutdoor stadium with a capacity of about 30 000.
²NEWSЪvoice-onlyº type of sound with a limited audio band.
Press the DSP control until one of
the following appears:
²ALL SEATS
²DRIVER SEAT
²REAR SEATS
Use the SELECT control to change
the equalization to the desired
mode.
Setting the clock with radio data system (RDS) feature
(if equipped)
This feature applies to vehicles not equipped with a separate, instrument
panel mounted clock. If your vehicle has a separate clock, please refer to
Clockin this chapter.
Press the RDS control until CLOCK
HOUR or CLOCK MINUTE is
displayed.
SEL
RDSDSP
SEL
RDS
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²Station overload.Weak signals are sometimes captured by stronger
signals when you pass a broadcast tower. A stronger signal may
temporarily overtake a weaker signal and play while the weak station
frequency is displayed.
The audio system automatically switches to single channel reception if it
will improve the reception of a station normally received in stereo.
Audio system warranties and service
Refer to the ªWarranty Guideº for audio system warranty information.
If service is necessary, see your dealer or a qualified technician.
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
The rear defroster control is located
on the instrument panel.
Press the rear defroster control to
clear the rear window of thin ice
and fog.
²A small LED will illuminate when
the rear defroster is activated.
The ignition must be in the ON position to operate the rear window
defroster.
The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the
ignition is turned to the OFF position. To manually turn off the defroster
before 10 minutes have passed, push the control again.
CLOCK (IF EQUIPPED)
If your vehicle is not equipped with an instrument panel mounted clock,
refer toSetting the Clocksection in this chapter.
Press the right control to increase
the time displayed.
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REAR
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