2001 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE radio

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ALTERNATE FREQUENCY: This feature allows
the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same
program type. Press and hold AM FM for two seconds
to turn alternate frequency on. AF ON will appear on the
display. The radio may switch to stronger stations. Press
and hold AM FM again for two seconds to turn alternate
frequency off. AF OFF will appear on the display.
The radio will not switch to other stations.
Adjusting the Speakers
BAL FADE: This button adjusts balance and fade.
To adjust balance, press this button until BAL appears
on the display. Turn the SELECT knob clockwise for
the right speakers and counterclockwise for the left
speakers. The middle position balances the sound
between the speakers. To adjust fade, press this button
until FAD appears on the display. Turn the SELECT
knob clockwise to adjust the sound to the front speakers
and counterclockwise for the rear speakers. The middle
position balances the sound between the speakers. Press
and hold this button for two seconds to return both fade
and balance to the middle position.Playing a Cassette Tape
Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are
up to 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 the ignition is on, but the radio is off, the
tape can be inserted and will begin playing. If you hear
nothing but a garbled sound, the tape may not be in
squarely. Press the eject button to remove the tape
and start over.
While the tape is playing, use the VOL, BAL FADE,
TONE, EQ, SEEK and SCAN controls just as you do for
the radio. The display will show TAPE and an arrow
showing which side of the tape is playing. The tape
player automatically begins playing the other side when
it reaches the end of the tape.
Your tape bias is set automatically when a metal or chrome
tape is inserted. If you want to insert a tape when the
ignition is off, first press the eject button or the RCL knob.
If an error appears on the radio display, the tape won't
play because of an error.

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TIGHT TAPE is displayed when the tape is tight and the
player can't turn the tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold
the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right
hub 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.
BROKEN TAPE is displayed when the tape is broken.
Try a new tape.
WRAPPED TAPE is displayed when the tape is
wrapped around the tape head. Attempt to get the
cassette out. 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 message, write it down and provide it
to your dealer when reporting the problem.


(1): 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 TUNE.
While in FWD mode the display will show FREQ and
FWD and two right arrows. If the radio is playing a
RDS station the display will only show FREQ.
 (2): Press this button to play the other side
of the tape.
 (4): 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 during REV operation by
using TUNE.

(6): Press this button to reduce background noise.
DOLBY NR ON will appear on the display. Press it
again to turn Dolby NR off.
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.
EQ: Press EQ to select the desired preset equalization
setting while playing a cassette. The equalization will be
automatically set whenever you play a cassette tape.
SEEK: Press the up or down arrow to search for the
next or previous selection on the tape. Your tape must
have at least three seconds of silence between each
selection for SEEK to work. You can skip nine
selections up or down on the tape. Choose how many
selections you want to skip. Press the SEEK arrow that
many times. The number of selections to be skipped will
appear on the display.

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SCAN: Press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for
more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the
display and you hear a beep. Use SCAN to listen to each
selection for a few seconds. The tape will go to the next
selection, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next
selection. Press this button again to stop scanning. The
sound will mute and SCAN will appear on the display
while scanning. The tape will scan in forward only.
AM FM: Press this button to play the radio when a tape is
in the player. The tape will stop but remain in the player.
CD TAPE: With a compact disc in the player and the
radio playing, press this button to play a compact disc.
Press AM FM to return to the radio when a compact disc
is playing. Press CD TAPE to switch between the tape and
compact disc if both are loaded. The inactive tape or
CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening.
The display will show tape and CD icons. If you have the
optional CD changer and the CD changer is loaded, the
CD
-TAPE button will activate the changer and an icon
will be lit in the display.
: 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 and
ignition off if this button is pressed first.CLEAN PLAYER: 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
ªCare of Your Cassette Tape Playerº in the Index. After
you clean the player, press and hold the eject button for
five seconds to reset the CLEAN PLAYER indicator.
The radio will display CLEANED to show the indicator
was reset.
Playing a Compact Disc
With the ignition on, insert a disc partway into the slot,
label side up. The player will pull it in and the disc should
begin playing. If you want to insert a CD when the
ignition is off, first press the eject button or the RCL knob.
Inserting a CD with the radio off and the ignition on will
start auto play.
When the disc is inserted, the CD symbol will be
displayed. If you select an EQ setting for your CD, it
will be activated each time you play a CD.
As each new track starts to play, the track number will
appear on the display.

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If CHECK CD appears on the radio display and the disc
comes out, it could be that:

The road is too rough. The disc should play when the
road is smoother.

The disc is dirty, scratched, wet or upside down.

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, please contact your dealer. If your radio
displays an error message, write it down and provide it
to your dealer when reporting the problem.


(1): Press and hold this button to advance quickly
within a track. Release it to play the passage. You will
hear sound at a reduced volume. The display will show
elapsed time.
RDM (3): Press this button to hear the tracks in random,
rather than sequential, order. RDM and the track number
will appear on the display.
 (4): Press and hold this button to reverse quickly
within a track. Release it to play the passage. You will
hear sound at a reduced volume. The display will show
elapsed time.EQ: Press EQ to select the desired preset equalization
setting while playing a compact disc. The equalization
will be automatically set whenever you play a
compact disc.
SEEK: Press the down arrow while playing a CD to
go to the start of the current track if more than eight
seconds have played. Press the up arrow to go to the
next track. If you hold the button or press it more than
once, the player will continue moving backward or
forward through the disc.
SCAN: Press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for
more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the
display and you hear a beep. Use SCAN to listen to each
selection for a few seconds. The disc will go to the next
selection, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next
selection. Press this button again to stop scanning. The
sound will mute while scanning. SCAN and the track
number will appear on the display.
RCL: Press this button to see how long the current track
has been playing. To change what is normally shown on
the display (track or elapsed time), press the button until
you see the display you want, then hold the button until
the display flashes. While elapsed time is showing,
CD TIME will appear on the display.

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AM FM: Press this button to play the radio when a disc
is in the player.
CD TAPE: With a cassette tape in the player and the
radio playing, press this button to play a cassette tape.
Press AM FM to return to the radio when a cassette tape is
playing. Press CD TAPE to switch between the tape and
compact disc if both are loaded. The inactive tape or
CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening.
The display will show tape and CD icons. If you have the
optional CD changer and the CD changer is loaded, the
CD TAPE button will activate the changer and an icon will
be lit in the display.
: Press this button to remove the disc. The radio will
play. Eject may be activated with either the ignition or
radio off. CDs may be loaded with the radio and ignition
off if this button is pressed first.
Radio Calibration
Your audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle
from the factory. If CALIBRATE appears on the display
it means that your radio has not been configured
properly for your vehicle and must be returned to the
dealership for service.
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (Option)
With the optional compact disc changer, you can play up
to 12 discs continuously. Normal size discs may be
played using the trays supplied in the magazine.

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Close the door by sliding it all the way to the right.
When the door is closed, the changer will begin
checking for discs in the magazine. This will continue
for up to one and a half minutes depending on the
number of discs loaded.
To eject the magazine from the player, slide the
CD changer door all the way open. The magazine will
automatically eject. Remember to keep the door closed
whenever possible to keep dirt and dust from getting
inside the changer.All of the CD functions are controlled by the radio
buttons except for ejecting the magazine. Whenever a
CD magazine with discs is loaded in the changer and the
door is closed, the compact disc symbol will appear on the
radio display. If the CD changer is checking the magazine
for CDs, the compact disc symbol will flash on the display
until the changer is ready to play. If CD changer mode is
entered during initialization, LOADING will appear on the
display. When a CD begins playing, a disc and track
number will be displayed. The disc numbers are listed on
the front of the magazine.
Compact Disc Changer Errors
If an error appears on the display, an error has occurred
and the compact disc temporarily cannot play.
NO CD'S is displayed when the CD changer cartridge
is empty. An empty magazine is inserted in the
CD changer. Try the magazine again with a disc loaded
on one of the trays.
CHECK CD # could be displayed for the following:

The road is too rough. The disc should play when the
road is smoother.

The disc is dirty, scratched or wet.

The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and
try again.

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CD DOOR OPEN is displayed when the CD changer
door is left open. Completely close the changer door to
restore normal operation.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be
corrected, please contact your dealer. If your radio
displays an error, write it down and provide it to your
dealer when reporting the problem.
Playing a Compact Disc


(1): Press and hold this button to advance quickly
within a track. As the CD advances, elapsed time will be
displayed to help you find the correct passage.
 (2): Press this button to select the next disc in the
magazine. Each time you press PROG, the disc number on
the radio display will go to that of the next available CD.
RDM (3): Press this button to enter the multi
-disc random
play mode. RANDOM ALL will appear on the display.
The tracks on all the discs will play in random order. Press
and hold this button to enter the single
-disc random play
mode. RANDOM ONE will appear on the display and a
chime will sound. The tracks on the current disc will play
in random order. Press this button again to turn off the
random feature and return to normal operation.
 (4): Press and hold this button to reverse quickly
within a track. As the CD reverses, elapsed time will be
displayed with a flashing arrow to help you find the
correct passage.
(5): Press this button to select the previous disc in the
magazine. Each time you press this button, the disc
number on the radio display will go to that of the
previous available CD.
RCL: Press this button to see how long the current track
has been playing. To change what is normally shown on
the display (track or elapsed time), press the button until
you see the display you want, then hold the button until
the display flashes. While elapsed time is showing,
CD TIME will appear on the display.
SEEK: Press the down arrow while playing a CD to
go to the start of the current track if more than eight
seconds have played. Press the up arrow to go to the
next track. If the button is pressed more than once, the
player will continue moving backward or forward
through the disc.

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TRACK SCAN: Press and hold one of the SEEK
arrows for two seconds until TRACK SCAN appears on
the display and you hear a beep. You will hear the first
few seconds of each track on the current disc. The sound
will mute while scanning. The SCAN icon will be lit
and the T will blink to indicate track scan mode.
Press SEEK again to stop TRACK SCAN.
DISC SCAN: Press and hold one of the SEEK arrows
for four seconds until DISC SCAN appears on the
display and you hear a double beep. You will hear the
first few seconds of track one on each disc. The sound
will mute while scanning. The SCAN icon will be lit
and the D will blink to indicate disc scan mode.
Press SEEK again to stop DISC SCAN.
Theft-Deterrent Feature RDS Radios
THEFTLOCK
is designed to discourage theft of your
radio. The feature works automatically by learning a
portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
If the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it will not
operate and LOCKED will be displayed.
With THEFTLOCK activated, your radio will not
operate if stolen.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
(If Equipped)
If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain
radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel.
SEEK: Press the up or
down arrow to go to the
next higher or lower radio
station and stay there.
If a cassette tape is playing, press the up arrow to search
for the next selection on the tape. Press the 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 SEEK to work. If a compact disc is
playing, press the up arrow to go to the start of the next
track. Press the down arrow to go to the start of the
current track if more than eight seconds have played.
If less than eight seconds have played, press the down
arrow to go to the previous track.