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AM/FM STEREO / SINGLE CD RADIO
1.Balance:Press
/to shift
sound to the left/right speakers.
2.Fade:Press
/to shift
sound to the front/rear speakers.
3.SCN (Scan):Press to hear a
brief sampling of all listenable
stations or CD tracks. Press again to
stop.
4.CLK:To set the hour, press and
hold CLK and press SEEK to
decrease
or increasethe
hours.
To set the minute, press and hold CLK and press TUNE to decrease
or increasethe minutes.
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10.Balance:Press BAL; then press
SEL
/to shift sound to the
left/right speakers.
Fade:Press FADE; then press
SEL
/to shift sound to the
rear/front speakers.
11.Memory preset buttons:To
set a station: Select frequency band
AM/FM, tune to a station, press and
hold a preset button until sound returns.
12.Shuffle (CD):Press to play
tracks in random order.
13.Compression (CD):Press to
bring soft and loud passages
together for a more consistent
listening level.
14.
Dolbynoise reduction:
Works in tape mode only. Reduces
tape noise and hiss; press to
activate/deactivate.
The Dolbynoise reduction system is manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolbyand the double-D
symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
15.Side 1–2:Works in tape mode
only. Press to play reverse side of
the tape.
16.Fast Forward (FF):Press for
a slow advance, press and hold for a
fast advance.
FF2
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2.Rewind:In CD mode, press until
desired selection is reached.
Fast forward:In CD mode, press
until desired selection is reached.
3.DSP (Digital Signal
Processing)(if equipped): Press to
enter DSP mode – allows you to
engage/disengage DSP status, and
choose signal modes of JAZZ CLUB, HALL, CHURCH, STADIUM.
Ambiance(if equipped): This feature gives the feeling of “being there”
to your music, creating increased clarity as well as an open and spacious
feel to the music. Press DSP to access the ambiance menu. Press SEL to
engage/disengage. Turn the volume control to increase/decrease the level
of ambiance.
Press DSP again to change the occupancy mode to optimize sound for
ALL SEATS, DRIVER SEAT or REAR SEAT.
4.Mute:Press to MUTE playing
media; press again return to playing
media
5.Eject:Press to eject a CD. Press
and hold to eject all loaded discs.
6.Bass:Press BASS; then press
SEL
/to decrease/increase
the bass output.
Treble:Press TREB; then press
SEL
/to decrease/increase
the treble output.
7.Select:Use with Bass, Treble,
Balance and Fade controls to adjust
levels.
8.Balance:Press BAL; then press
SEL
/to shift sound to the
left/right speakers.
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Fade:Press FADE; then press
SEL
/to shift sound to the
rear/front speakers.
9.Menu:Press MENU and SEL to
access clock mode, RDS on/off,
Traffic announcement mode and
Program type mode. On Audiophile
audios, press MENU to access the compression feature. Press SEL to
turn the feature ON or OFF.
Traffic:Allows you to hear traffic broadcasts. With the feature ON, press
SEEK or SCAN to find a station broadcasting a traffic report (if it is
broadcasting RDS data).Traffic information is not available in most
U.S. markets.
FIND Program type:Allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for a
certain category of music format: Classic, Country, Info, Jazz, Oldies,
R&B, Religious, Rock, Soft, Top 40.
Show TYPE:Displays the station’s call letters and format.
Compression:Brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more
consistent listening level.
Setting the clock:Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT
MINUTE is displayed. Use SEL to manually increase (
) or decrease
(
) the hours/minutes. Press MENU again to disengage clock mode.
10.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band
AM/FM; tune to a station, press and
hold a preset button until sound
returns.
11.CD:Press to select CD mode.
12.AM/FM:Press to select AM/FM
frequency band.
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MACHMP3 AUDIO SYSTEM
1.Balance:Press
/to shift
sound to the left/right speakers.
2.Fade:Press
/to shift
sound to the rear/front speakers.
3.Scan:Press to hear a brief
sampling of all listenable radio
stations, CD or MP3 tracks. Press
again to stop.
4.CLK:To set the clock press and
hold the CLK control for the
following functions:
•To set the hour, press SEEK
/control to decrease or increase
to the hours.
•To set the minutes, press TUNE DIR
/to decrease or increase
the minutes.
Release CLK to save the clock settings. Press CLK again to return the
display to radio mode.
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Interior style
Cell phone holders
Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors
Floor mats
Interior trim kits
Leather wrapped steering wheels
Scuff plates
Lifestyle
Bike racks
Cargo organization and management
Engine block heaters and blankets
Rear seat entertainment systems
Towing mirrors
Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and accessories
Peace of mind
Airbag anti-theft locks
First aid and safety kits
Full vehicle covers
Locking gas cap
Navigation systems
Remote start
Vehicle security systems
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