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SCAN: Press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for 
two seconds until the scan icon appears on the display
and you hear a beep. Use SCAN to listen to stations for
a few seconds. The radio will go to a station, stop for a
few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press one of
the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning. The sound will
mute while scanning.
PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let
you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 
18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2) by
performing the following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press AM FM to select the band.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press EQ to select the desired equalization.
5. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until
you hear a beep. Whenever you press that numbered
button, the station you set will return and the
equalization that you selected will also be
automatically selected for that button.
6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.PRESET SCAN: Press and hold one of the 
SEEK arrows for more than four seconds until the 
pscan icon and the preset number appear on the display.
You will hear a double beep. Use PRESET SCAN to
listen to each of your preset stations for a few seconds.
The radio will go to the first preset station stored on
your pushbuttons, stop for a few seconds, then go on to
the next preset station. Press one of the SEEK arrows
again to stop scanning presets.
Preset scan will skip over presets where no station is
being received at that time to prevent hearing static.
Setting the Tone
TONE: Press and release this button until the desired
tone control (BASS, MID or TREB) is found. The
SELECT LED indicator will light to show that the tone
control can be adjusted. When using BASS, MID or
TREB, turn the SELECT knob clockwise to increase.
Turn it counterclockwise to decrease. If a station is weak
or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble.
Pressing and holding the TONE button for at least two
seconds will return all tone settings to flat regardless of
tone selected. FLAT will appear on the display. 

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PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let
you return to your favorite Program Types (PTYs).
These buttons have factory PTY presets. You can set up
to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2) by performing the
following steps:
1. Press PROG TYPE, if it is not already on.
2. Press AM FM to select FM1 or FM2.
3. Turn the SELECT knob to select a PTY.
4. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons until
you hear a beep. Whenever you press that numbered
button, the PTY you set will return.
5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
ALERT!: This type of announcement warns of national
or local emergencies. You will not be able to turn off
alert announcements. ALERT! appears on the display
when an alert announcement plays. When an alert
announcement comes on the tuned radio station, you
will hear it, even if the volume is muted or a cassette
tape is playing. If the cassette tape is playing, play will
stop for the announcement and resume when the
announcement is finished.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. 

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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.
CD Adapter Kits
It is possible to use a portable CD player adapter kit
with your cassette tape player after activating the bypass
feature on your tape player.
To activate the bypass feature, use the following steps:
1. Turn the ignition to ON or ACCESSORY.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press and hold the TAPE AUX button for 
three seconds. The tape symbol on the display will
flash for five seconds and READY will appear on
the display, indicating the feature is active.
4. Insert the adapter into the cassette slot. It will power
up the radio and begin playing.
This override routine will remain active until the eject
button is pressed.AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player
with Programmable Equalization and
Radio Data System (RDS) (If Equipped)
Playing the Radio
PWR VOL: Press this knob to turn the system 
on and off. To increase volume, turn the knob clockwise.
Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. 

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PRESET SCAN: Press and hold one of the SEEK
arrows for more than four seconds until the preset scan
icon and the preset number appear on the display. 
You will hear a double beep. Use PRESET SCAN to
listen to each of your preset stations for a few seconds.
The radio will go to the first preset station stored on
your pushbuttons, stop for a few seconds, then go on 
to the next preset station. Preset scan will only scan the 
six presets that are in the band selected. Press one of 
the SEEK arrows again to stop scanning presets.
PRESET SCAN will skip over presets where no station
is being received at that time to prevent hearing static.
Setting the Tone
TONE: Press and release this button until the desired
tone control (BASS, MID or TREB) is found. The
SELECT LED indicator will light to show that the tone
control can be adjusted. When using BASS or MID, turn
the SELECT knob clockwise to increase bass. Turn it
counterclockwise to decrease bass. When using TREB,
turn the SELECT 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.
To set all of the tone controls to the middle position,
press and hold TONE until FLAT appears on the display.EQ: This feature allows you to choose preset bass, mid
and treble equalization settings designed for different
individual listening tastes. Press EQ to select the desired
preset equalization setting. Each time you press EQ,
another setting will appear on the display.
You can preset up to six equalization settings by
performing the following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Use the TONE button and the SELECT knob to
select the desired equalization.
3. Press and hold EQ for two seconds. SELECT EQ #
will appear on the display. The EQ icon will flash.
4. Press EQ or turn the SELECT knob to select the
desired EQ number. Each time you press EQ or turn
the SELECT knob, another EQ setting will appear on
the display.
5. Press and hold the EQ button or push the SELECT
knob to store the equalization preset. You will hear a
beep and EQ SAVED will appear on the display.
6. Repeat the steps for each EQ setting. EQ 5 has been
programmed at the factory for use with talk radio,
but it can be preset to a different tone. 

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PRESET SCAN: Press and hold one of the SEEK
arrows for more than four seconds until the preset scan
icon and the preset number appear on the display. You
will hear a double beep. Use PRESET SCAN to listen to
each of your preset stations for a few seconds. The radio
will go to the first preset station stored on your
pushbuttons, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the
next preset station. Press one of the SEEK arrows again
to stop scanning presets.
Preset scan will skip over presets where no station is
being received at that time to prevent hearing static.
Setting the Tone
TONE: Press and release this button until the desired
tone control (BASS, MID or TREB) is found. The
SELECT LED indicator will light to show that the tone
control can be adjusted. When using BASS or MID, turn
the SELECT knob clockwise to increase bass. Turn it
counterclockwise to decrease bass. When using TREB,
turn the SELECT 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.
To set all of the tone controls to the middle position,
press and hold TONE until FLAT appears on the display.EQ: This feature allows you to choose preset bass, mid
and treble equalization settings designed for different
individual listening tastes. Press EQ to select the desired
preset equalization setting. Each time you press EQ,
another setting will appear on the display.
You can preset up to six equalization settings by
performing the following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Use the TONE button and the SELECT knob to
select the desired equalization.
3. Press and hold EQ for two seconds. SELECT EQ #
will appear on the display. The EQ icon will flash.
4. Press EQ or turn the SELECT knob to select the
desired EQ number. Each time you press EQ or turn
the SELECT knob, another EQ setting will appear on
the display.
5. Press and hold the EQ button or push the SELECT
knob to store the equalization preset. You will hear a
beep and EQ SAVED will appear on the display.
6. Repeat the steps for each EQ setting. EQ 5 has been
programmed for use with talk radio, but it can be
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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.