2003 CADILLAC CTS radio

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Setting Preset Stations
The six numbered pushbuttons (F1 through F6) let
you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to
18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). You can
set your preset stations manually or automatically and
presets for home and away.
To set your preset stations manually, perform the
following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press BAND to select AM, FM1 or FM2.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons
for two seconds until you hear a beep. The set preset
station number will appear on the display above the
pushbutton that it is set to. Whenever you press that
numbered pushbutton for less than two seconds, the
station you set will return.
5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
To set your preset stations with an equalization
setting, DSP setting, or a PTY setting, see each of
these features later in this section. When a preset
station is selected, once one of these additional
settings is selected, the preset station will remember
each setting and it will remain active, until the
setting is selected off for that preset station.AUTOSTORE PRESETS: To set your preset stations
automatically, perform the following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press BAND to select AM, FM1 or FM2.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to enter the main menu.
4. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until AUTOSTORE
PRESETS appears on the display.
5. Press the TUNE/SEL knob again to select.
AUTOSTORE will appear on the display. The radio
will automatically search the band and select and
store the six radio stations with the strongest signal.
The stations will be stored by signal strength, not
sequential order. The set preset station number will
appear on the display above the pushbutton that it is
set to. Whenever you press that numbered
pushbutton for less than two seconds, the station that
is set will return.
6. Press the BACK button to exit the display. To return
to the original display repeatedly press the BACK
button or wait for the display to time out.
When battery power is removed and later applied, you
will not have to reset your radio presets because they
remain in the radios memory.

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Using DSP
This feature is used to provide a choice of five different
listening experiences: DSP normal, talk, spacious, rear
seat and driver seat. DSP can be used while listening to
the radio, the cassette tape player or the CD player. The
radio keeps separate DSP settings for each band, preset
and source. To select a DSP choice, perform the
following steps:
1. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to enter the main menu.
2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until one of the five
settings appears on the display.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to select a DSP setting.
4. Press the BACK button to exit the display. To return
to the original display repeatedly press the BACK
button or wait for the display to time out.DSP NORMAL: This setting enhances the stereo
effects. DSP NORMAL will not be displayed when in
this mode.
TALK: This setting should be used when listening to
non
-musical material such as news, talk shows, sports
broadcasts and books on tape. TALK makes spoken
words sound very clear.
SPACIOUS: This setting is used to make the listening
space seem larger.
REAR SEAT: This setting adjusts the audio to give the
rear seat passenger(s) the best possible sound qualities.
Sound quality for the front seat passengers may be
different when this setting is used..
DRIVER SEAT: This setting adjusts the audio to give
the driver the best possible sound qualities. Sound
quality for the rear seat passengers may be different
when this setting is used.
OFF: When DSP is OFF, the system will provide the
best overall audio performance.

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Using RDS
Your audio system is equipped with Radio Data Systems
(RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM
stations that broadcast RDS information. Using this
system, the radio can:
1. receive announcements concerning local and
national emergencies,
2. seek to stations with traffic announcements,
3. display messages from radio stations and
4. search for a stronger station when a station is too
weak for listening.
If you are tuned to a station broadcasting RDS
information, the station's call letters and program
service name will replace the station's frequency on the
display. The program type and program type name may
be the same or different. If the radio is tuned to a station
that is not broadcasting RDS information, the station's
frequency will remain on the display. With RDS the
radio can search for a stronger station in the network
when a station gets too weak for listening if alternate
frequency is on.RDS Messages
ALERT: Alert warns of local and national emergencies.
When an alert announcement comes on the current radio
station or a related network station, ALERT will appear
on the display. You will hear the announcement, even if
the volume is muted or a cassette tape or compact disc is
playing. If the cassette tape or compact disc player was
being used, the tape or compact disc will stay in the
player and resume play at the point where it stopped
when the announcement has ended. You will not be able
to turn off alert announcements. If the radio tunes to a
related network station for the announcement, it will
return to the original station when the announcement
is finished.
The radio uses TA volume for alert announcements.
To increase or to decrease volume, turn the VOL knob.
The volume can not be turned completely down or off.

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TA (Traffic Announcement): This feature allows the
radio to receive traffic announcements even with the
volume muted, or when a CD or cassette tape is playing.
When TA is on, the radio will search for another station
with TA if the current station is not TA capable. During
the search, TA will flash on the display. Once a TA
station is found, TA will appear on the display and the
traffic announcement will be played. If no station
broadcasting traffic announcements is found, No Traffic
will appear on the display.
While a traffic announcement plays, the radio uses a
special type of volume called TA volume. To increase or
to decrease TA volume, turn the volume knob. TA
volume can not be turned completely down or off. To
turn off TA volume and stop TA announcements, you
must turn TA off.
When a traffic announcement comes on the current radio
station or a related network station, you will hear it,
even if the volume is muted or a cassette tape or
compact disc is playing. If the radio tunes to a related
network station for a traffic announcement, it will return
to the original station when the announcement is
finished. If the cassette tape or compact disc player was
being used, the tape or compact disc will stay in the
player and resume play at the point where it stopped.To turn TA on or off, perform the following steps:
1. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to enter the main menu.
2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until TRAFFIC
ANNOUNCE appears on the display.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to select ON or OFF.
An X will appear in the box when TA is selected on.
4. Press the BACK button to exit the display. To return
to the original display keep pressing the BACK
button or wait for the display to time out.
MSG (Message): If the current RDS station has a
message, MSG will appear on the display. If the whole
message does not appear on the display, parts of the
message will appear every three seconds until the
message is completed. Once the complete message has
been displayed, MSG will disappear from the display
until another new MSG is received.
If you would like to display the message, perform the
following steps:
1. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to enter the main menu.
2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until RECALL RDS
MESSAGE appears on the display.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob. The last message
displayed will be displayed again.

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Activating PTY Stations
Program type (PTY) allows you to search for stations
with specific types of music. The selectable PTYs are
POP, EASY, TALK, CNTRY (Country), CLASS
(Classical), and JAZZ.
To activate program types, perform the following steps:
1. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to enter the main menu.
2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until PROGRAM TYPE
MODE appears on the display.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to select ON or OFF. An
X will appear in the box when PTY is selected on.
4. Press the BACK button to exit the display. To return
to the original display repeatedly press the BACK
button or wait for the display to time out.
Once program type is activated the PTYs will appear on
the display above the pushbuttons, in place of the preset
stations (if programmed). Press the pushbutton for the
PTY that you would like to listen to. Not all stations
support PTYs and pressing the pushbutton may not take
you to all of the stations with that music type.AF (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allows
the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same
program type.
To turn AF on or off, perform the following steps:
1. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to enter the main menu.
2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until ALTERNATE
FREQ. appears on the display.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to select AF OFF, AF ON
or AF REG. An X will appear in the box when AF is
selected on.
4. Press the BACK button to exit the display. To return
to the original display repeatedly press the BACK
button or wait for the display to time out.
Radio Message
LOCKED: This message is displayed when the
THEFTLOCK

system has been activated. You must
return to the dealership for service.

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Playing a Cassette Tape
With the radio on, insert a cassette tape. The tape will
begin playing as soon as it is inserted. When one side of
your cassette tape is done playing, auto reverse plays the
other side of your cassette tape. A cassette tape may be
loaded with the radio off but it will not start playing
until the radio is on.
While the tape is playing, use the volume knob and set
the tone and DSP just as you do for the radio. Other
controls may have different functions when a tape is
inserted. The display will show a tape symbol. TAPE
PLAY will appear on the display while a tape is
playing, with an arrow to indicate which side of the
tape is playing.
If an error appears on the display, see ªCassette Tape
Messagesº later in this section.
When a tape is inserted the tape functions will appear on
the display above the pushbuttons, in place of the preset
stations (if programmed). The following explains what
each pushbutton and the SEEK and SCAN buttons will
perform while a tape is playing:
F1 PREV (Previous): Your tape must have at least
three seconds of silence between each selection for
previous to work. Press this pushbutton to seek to the
previous selection on the tape.F2 NEXT: Your tape must have at least three seconds of
silence between each selection for next to work. Press
this pushbutton to seek to the next selection on the tape.
REV (Rewind): Press this pushbutton to rewind the
tape rapidly. The radio will play while the tape rewinds.
Press this pushbutton again to return to playing speed.
FWD (Fast Forward): Press this pushbutton to fast
forward to another part of the tape. The radio will play
while the tape advances. Press this pushbutton again to
return to playing speed.
F5 A
-B (Side): Press this pushbutton to play the other
side of the tape.

SEEK
: Your tape must have at least three seconds
of silence between each selection for the SEEK arrows
to work. Press the up or the down arrow to seek to the
next or to the previous selection on the tape.
 SCAN: Press this button to listen to selections for
a few seconds. The tape will go to a selection, play for
10 seconds, then go on to the next selection. Press this
button again to stop scanning.
(Eject): Press this button, located to the right of the
cassette tape slot to stop a tape when it is playing or to
eject a tape when it is not playing. Eject may be
activated with the radio off and/or the ignition off.

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Cassette Tape Messages
If an error occurs while trying to play a cassette tape, it
could be that one of the following has occurred:

The cassette tape is tight and the cassette player
cannot turn the hubs of the tape. Hold the cassette
tape with the open end down and try turning the right
hub counterclockwise with a pencil. Flip the tape
over and repeat. If the hubs do not turn easily, your
cassette tape may be damaged and should not be
used in the player. Try a new tape to be sure your
player is working properly.

The cassette tape is broken. Check to see if your tape
is broken. Try a new tape.
CLEAN TAPE: 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.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can't be
corrected, contact your dealer.Your cassette tape player automatically reduces
background noise. 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.
Auto CrO
2 allows the cassette tape player to adjust to
the type of cassette tape for clearer sound for CrO
2cassette tapes.
Using the Single Compact Disc Player
Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The
player will pull it in. If the ignition and the radio are on
the disc will begin playing. The display will show a CD
symbol. CD and the track number will appear on the
display when a CD is playing. A compact disc may be
loaded with the radio off but it will not start playing
until the radio is on.
The integral CD player can play the smaller 8 cm
compact discs with a 12 cm adapter. Full
-size compact
discs and the smaller compact discs (with the 12 cm
adapter) are loaded in the same manner. See you dealer
for more information about the 12 cm adapter for using
8 cm discs.

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If an error appears on the display, see ªCompact Disc
Messagesº later in this section.
When a CD is inserted the CD functions will appear on
the display above the pushbuttons, in place of the preset
stations (if programmed). The following explains what
each pushbutton and the SEEK and SCAN buttons will
perform when a CD is playing:
F1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to seek to
the previous track on the compact disc. Press and hold
this pushbutton to reverse the compact disc. Release it to
return to playing speed.
F2 NEXT: Press this pushbutton to seek to the next
track on the compact disc. Press and hold this
pushbutton to fast forward to another part of the
compact disc. Release it to return to playing speed.
F3 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to listen to
the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order.
RANDOM will appear on the display. Press this
pushbutton to turn off random play. RANDOM will
disappear from the display.
F4 RPT (Repeat): Press this pushbutton to listen to
the track that you are currently listening to again.
REPEAT will appear on the display. Press this
pushbutton again to turn off repeat play. REPEAT
will disappear from the display.F6 DISP (Display): Press this pushbutton to display the
time of the track. Press this pushbutton again to remove
the time of the track from the display.

SEEK
: Press the up or the down arrow to seek to
the next or to the previous track on the CD.
 SCAN: Press this button to listen to each track for
10 seconds. The compact disc will go to a track, play for
10 seconds, then go on to the next track. Press this
button again to stop scanning.
(Eject): Press this button, located to the right of the
CD slot, to stop a CD when it is playing or to eject a CD
when it is not playing. Eject may be activated with the
radio off and/or the ignition off.
Using the Six
-Disc Compact Disc Changer
The integral CD player can play the smaller 8 cm compact
discs with a 12 cm adapter. Full
-size compact discs and
the smaller compact discs (with the 12 cm adapter) are
loaded in the same manner. See you dealer for more
information about the 12 cm adapter for using 8 cm discs.
If an error appears on the display, see ªCompact Disc
Messagesº later in this section.
When a CD is inserted the CD functions will appear on
the display above the pushbuttons, in place of the preset
stations (if programmed).