FM-AM radio operation
FM-AM band select
Push the band select button (FM/AM) to
change from AM to FM1 to FM2 reception.
The FM stereo indicator, ST, illuminates
during FM stereo reception. When the ste-reo broadcast signal is weak, the radio
automatically changes from stereo to mon-
aural reception.
Knob
WARNING
The radio should not be tuned while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
Rotate the
knob to the right or to the
left for manual tuning.
SEEK/SCAN tuning
SEEK tuning
Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning buttonorfor less than 1.5 seconds. SEEK tuning
begins from high to low frequencies or low to
high frequencies, depending on which but-
ton is pressed, and stops at the next broad-
casting station. Once the highest broadcast-
ing station is reached, the radio continues in
the SEEK mode at the lowest broadcasting
station. If using the
button, once the
lowest broadcasting station is reached, the
radio continues in the SEEK mode at the
highest broadcasting station.
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SCAN tuning
Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button
or
for more than 1.5 seconds. SCAN ap-
pears in the display window. SCAN tuning
begins from high to low frequencies or low
to high frequencies, depending on which
button is pressed. SCAN tuning stops at
each broadcasting station for five seconds.
Pushing the button again during this five
second period stops SCAN tuning and the
radio remains tuned to that station.
Station memory operations
Six stations can be set for the AM band. 12
stations can be set for the FM band (six for
FM1, six for FM2).
1. Push band select button (FM/AM) to se-
lect AM, FM1, or FM2. The selected band
illuminates in the display.
2. Tune to the desired station.
3. Push the desired station select button for
more than 1.5 seconds. The radio mutes
when the select button is pushed.
4. When the indicator illuminates in the
display and the sound resumes, memo-
rizing is complete.5. Other station select buttons can be set in
the same manner.If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
radio fuse opens, the radio memory is can-
celled. In that case, reset the desired stations.
COMPACT DISC (CD) player op-
eration
Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON
position, and carefully insert the compact
disc into the slot with the label side up. The
compact disc is automatically pulled into the
slot and starts to play.
If the radio is already operating, it automati-
cally turns off and the compact disc begins
to play.
CAUTION
Do not force the compact disc into the
slot. This could damage the player.
CD button
When this button is pushed with the compact
disc loaded and the radio playing, the radio
turns off and the compact disc starts to play.
When power/volume control knob is pushedwhile the compact disc is playing, the com-
pact disc stops playing.
FF (Fast forward), REW
(Rewind)
When the
orbutton is pushed
while the compact disc is playing, the com-
pact disc plays at an increased speed while
fast forwarding or rewinding. When the but-
ton is released, the compact disc returns to
normal play speed.
APS (Automatic Program
Search) FF, APS REW
When thebutton is pushed while the
compact disc is playing, the selection fol-
lowing the present one starts to play from
the beginning. Push or hold the
but-
ton several times to skip several selections.
Each time the button is pushed, the CD
advances one selection. (When the last
selection on the compact disc is skipped,
the first selection is played.)
When thebutton is pushed, the selec-
tion being played returns to the beginning.
Push or hold the
button several
times to skip back several selections. Each
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time the button is pushed, the CD moves
back one selection.
RPT (Repeat)
When the
repeat button is pushed
while the compact disc is playing, the play
pattern changes as follows.
1: The current selection is repeated.
MIX: Selections are played at random, not
following the sequence on the compact
disc. The same program may be repeated
twice.
Normal(no symbol): All selections are
played repeatedly in sequence.
When a new compact disc is inserted,
the play pattern automatically changes
to the ``Normal'' play pattern.
CD EJECT
When the
button is pushed with a com-
pact disc loaded, the compact disc ejects.
When the
button is pushed while the
compact disc is playing, the compact disc
ejects and the system turns off.
If the compact disc ejects and is notremoved within 10 seconds, it is pulled
back into the slot.
DISC indicator light
CD IN appears on the display when a CD is
loaded with the system ON.
CD care and cleaning
OHandle a CD by its edges. Never touch
the surface of the disc. Do not bend the
disc.
OAlways place the discs in the storage
case when they are not being used.
OTo clean a disc, wipe the surface from the
center to the outer edge using a clean,
soft cloth. Do not wipe the disc using a
circular motion.
Do not use a conventional record cleaner
or alcohol intended for industrial use.
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OA new disc may be rough on the inner
and outer edges. Remove the rough
edges by rubbing the inner and outer
edges with the side of a pen or pencil as
illustrated.
CAUTION
ODuring 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.
OThe player may skip while driving on
rough roads.
OThe CD player sometimes cannot
function when the passenger com-
partment temperature is extremely
high. Decrease the temperature be-
fore use.
ODo no expose the CD to direct sun-
light.
ODo not touch the playing surface of
the disc.
ODo not use 8cm discs. They may
cause player damage even if using
with the optional adapter.ORecordable compact discs (CD-R)
may not function properly in the CD
player.
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FM-AM RADIO WITH CASSETTE
PLAYER AND COMPACT DISC
(CD) PLAYER (if so equipped)
Audio main operation
Radio reception is affected by station signal
strength, distance from radio transmitter,
buildings, bridges, mountains, and other
external influences. Intermittent changes in
reception quality normally are caused by
these external influences.
Using a cellular phone in or near the
vehicle may influence radio reception
quality.
ONzOFF/VOL control
Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON
position, then push the ONzOFF/VOL con-
trol knob button. If you listen to the radio
with the engine not running, turn the key to
the ACC position. The mode (radio, tape or
CD) which was playing immediately before
the system was turned off resumes playing.
When no CD or tape is loaded, the radio
comes on. Push the ONzOFF/VOL control
knob button again turns the system off.
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Turn the ONzOFF/VOL control knob to the
right to increase volume or to the left to
decrease volume.
Adjusting tone quality and speaker bal-
ance
To adjust the audio levels for bass, treble,
fader, and balance, push the AUDIO button
and adjust the level with the TUNE/FF-REW
orbuttons. Press the audio button
once for BAS (bass), twice for TRE (treble),
three times for FAD (fader) and four times
for BAL (balance). Once the audio level is
set the display will return back to radio,
cassette or CD display mode after 7 sec-
onds or the AUDIO button can be pressed
again within 7 seconds to set the next audio
level. Pressing the AUDIO button a fifth time
will return the display back to radio, cassette
or CD display mode.
Fader adjusts the sound level between the
front and rear speakers, balance adjusts the
sound level between the right and left
speakers.
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Clock operation
Pressing the clock button displays the clock.
Clock set
Press the CLOCK button for more than 2
seconds the radio beeps and the hours
flash, use the TUNE/FF-REW
but-
tons to set the hour, press the CLOCK
button again until the radio beeps and the
minutes flash, use the TUNE/FF-REW
buttons to set the minutes. The
display will return to regular clock display in
7 seconds or you may press the CLOCK
button again to return to the regular clock
display.
FM-AM radio operation
FM-AM band select
Push the
button to change from AM to
FM1 or FM2 reception.
The FM stereo indicator, ST, illuminates
during FM stereo reception. When the ste-
reo broadcast signal is weak, the radio
automatically changes from stereo to mon-
aural reception.
TUNE (Tuning)
WARNING
The radio should not be tuned while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
Use the
andbuttons for manual
tuning. To move quickly through the chan-
nels, hold either of the tuning buttons down.
SEEK/SCAN tuning
SEEK tuning
Push the SEEK/SCAN tuning button
or
for less than 1.5 seconds. SEEK tuning
begins from low to high frequencies or high
to low frequencies, depending on which
button is pressed, and stops at the next
broadcasting station. If using the
button
once the highest broadcasting station is
reached, the radio continues in the SEEK
mode at the lowest broadcasting station. If
using the
button once the lowest broad-
casting station is reached, the radio contin-
ues in the SEEK mode at the highest broad-
casting station.SCAN tuning
Push and hold the SEEK/SCAN tuning but-
ton
orfor more than 1.5 seconds.
SCAN illuminates in the display window,
and the radio station blinks. SCAN tuning
begins from low to high frequencies or from
high to low frequencies, depending on
which button is pressed. SCAN tuning stops
at each broadcasting station for five sec-
onds. When scanning, SCAN is solid and
the radio station blinks. When temporarily
stopped on a station, SCAN blinks and the
station display is solid. Pushing the button
again during this five second period stops
SCAN tuning and the radio remains tuned to
that station.
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Station memory operations
Six stations can be set for the AM band. 12
stations can be set for the FM band (six for
FM1, six for FM2).
1. Push
to select AM, FM1, or FM2.The selected band illuminates in the dis-
play.
2. Tune to the desired station.
3. Push the desired station select button for
more than 3 seconds. For example, in
the illustrations ch2 is to be memorized.
The radio mutes when the select button
is pushed.
4. When the indicator illuminates in the
display and the sound resumes, memo-
rizing is complete.
5. Other station select buttons can be set in
the same manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
radio fuse opens, the radio memory is can-
celled. In that case, reset the desired stations.
Cassette tape player operation
Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON
position, and carefully insert a cassette tape
into the tape door. The cassette tape auto-
matically pulls into the player. The word
TAPE illuminates in the display. If the radio
is already operating it automatically turns off
and the cassette tape begins to play.
CAUTION
Do not force the cassette tape into the
tape door. This could cause player
damage.
The cassette tape automatically changes
directions to play the other side when the
first side is complete.
Precautions on cassette tape player op-
eration
OTo maintain good quality sound,
NISSAN recommends using cassette
tapes of 60 minutes or shorter in
length.
OCassette tapes should be removed
from the player when not in use. Store
cassettes in their protective cases
and away from direct sunlight, heat,
dust, moisture or magnetic sources.
ODirect sunlight can cause the cassette
to become deformed. The use of de-
formed cassettes may cause the cas-
sette to jam in the player.
ODo not use cassettes that have peel-
ing or loose labels. If used, the label
could jam in the player.
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