2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX audio

TRAF (Traffic):If TRAF appears on the display,
the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements.
To receive the traffic announcement from the tuned
station, press this button. Brackets will be displayed
around TRAF and when a traffic announcement comes
on the tuned radio station you will hear it.
If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic
announcements, press this button and the radio will seek
to a station that does. When the radio ®nds a station that
broadcasts traffic announcements, it will stop and
brackets will be displayed around TRAF. When a traffic
announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will
hear it. If no station is found, NO TRAFFIC will appear on
the display.
If the brackets are on the display and TRAF is not, you
can then press the TRAF button to remove the brackets
or use the TUNE knob or the SEEK arrows to go to a
station that supports traffic announcements. If no station
is found, NO TRAFFIC will appear on the display.Your radio will play the traffic announcements even if the
volume is muted or interrupt the play of a CD if the last
tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements.
This function does not apply to XMŸ Satellite Radio
Service.
Radio Messages
CALIBRATE: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
con®gured properly for your vehicle and must be
returned to the dealership for service.
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XMŸ Radio Messages
Radio Display
MessageCondition Action Required
XL (Explicit Language
Channels)XL on the radio display,
after the channel name,
indicates content with
explicit language.These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a
customer's request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
Updating Updating encryption code The encryption code in your receiver is being updated, and
no action is required. This process should take no longer than
30 seconds.
No Signal Loss of signal Your system is functioning correctly, but you are in a location
that is blocking the XM signal. When you move into an open
area, the signal should return.
Loading XM Acquiring channel audio
(after 4 second delay)Your radio system is acquiring and processing audio and text
data. No action is needed. This message should disappear
shortly.
CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service. Tune to another
channel.
CH Unavail Channel no longer
availableThis previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. Tune
to another station. If this station was one of your presets, you
may need to choose another station for that preset button.
No Info Artist Name/Feature
not availableNo artist information is available at this time on this channel.
Your system is working properly.
No Info Song/Program Title
not availableNo song title information is available at this time on this
channel. Your system is working properly.
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Radio with Cassette and CD
If your vehicle is equipped with this Monsoon audio
system, included are eight speakers and an eight channel
ampli®er. The radio will display MONSOON when the
radio or the ignition is turned on. See your dealer for
details.
Radio Data System (RDS)
Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data
System (RDS). RDS features are available for use
only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information.
With RDS, your radio can do the following:
·Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type
of programming
·Receive announcements concerning local and
national emergencies
·Display messages from radio stations,
·Seek to stations with traffic announcements
This system relies upon receiving speci®c information
from these stations and will only work when the
information is available. In rare cases, a radio station
may broadcast incorrect information that will cause
the radio features to work improperly. If this happens,
contact the radio station.
While you are tuned to an RDS station, the station
name or the call letters will appear on the display instead
of the frequency. RDS stations may also provide the
time of day, a program type (PTY) for current
programming, and the name of the program being
broadcast.
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XMŸ Radio Satellite Service (USA Only)
XMŸ is a continental U.S. based satellite radio service
that offers 100 coast to coast channels including
music, news, sports, talk, and children's programming.
XMŸ provides digital quality audio and text information,
including song title and artist name. A service fee is
required in order to receive the XMŸ service. For more
information, contact XMŸ at www.xmradio.com or
call 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
Playing the Radio
PWR (Power):Press this knob to turn the system
on and off.
VOL (Volume):Turn this knob to increase or to
decrease volume.
SCV (Speed-Compensated Volume):With SCV,
your audio system adjusts automatically to make up
for road and wind noise as you drive.Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to
select MIN, MED or MAX. Each higher choice allows for
more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds.
Then, as you drive, SCV automatically increases the
volume, as necessary, to overcome noise at any speed.
The volume level should always sound the same to you
as you drive. If you don't want to use SCV, select OFF.
RCL (Recall):Push this knob to switch the display
between the radio station frequency and the time.
Pushing this knob with the ignition off will display
the time.
For XMŸ (USA only, if equipped), push this knob
while in XMŸ mode to retrieve four different categories
of information related to the current song or channel:
Artist, Song Title, Category or PTY, Channel
Number/Channel Name.
To change the default on the display, push the knob
until you see the display you want, then hold the knob
until the display ¯ashes. The selected display will
now be the default.
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TRAF (Traffic):If TRAF appears on the display,
the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements.
To receive the traffic announcement from the tuned
station, press this button. Brackets will be displayed
around TRAF and when a traffic announcement comes
on the tuned radio station you will hear it.
If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic
announcements, press this button and the radio
will seek to a station that does. When the radio ®nds a
station that broadcasts traffic announcements, it will
stop and brackets will be displayed around TRAF.
When a traffic announcement comes on the tuned
radio station you will hear it. If no station is found,
NO TRAFFIC will appear on the display.
If the brackets are on the display and TRAF is not, you
can then press the TRAF button to remove the brackets
or use the TUNE knob or the SEEK arrows to go to a
station that supports traffic announcements. If no station
is found, NO TRAFFIC will appear on the display.Your radio will play the traffic announcements even if the
volume is muted or interrupt the play of a cassette tape or
CD if the last tuned station broadcasts traffic
announcements.
This function does not apply to XMŸ Satellite Radio
Service.
Radio Messages
CALIBRATE: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
con®gured properly for your vehicle and must be
returned to the dealership for service.
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XMŸ Radio Messages
Radio Display
MessageCondition Action Required
XL (Explicit Language
Channels)XL on the radio display,
after the channel name,
indicates content with
explicit language.These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a
customer's request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
Updating Updating encryption code The encryption code in your receiver is being updated, and
no action is required. This process should take no longer
than 30 seconds.
No Signal Loss of signal Your system is functioning correctly, but you are in a location
that is blocking the XM signal. When you move into an open
area, the signal should return.
Loading XM Acquiring channel audio
(after 4 second delay)Your radio system is acquiring and processing audio and
text data. No action is needed. This message should
disappear shortly.
CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service. Tune to another
channel.
CH Unavail Channel no longer
availableThis previously assigned channel is no longer assigned.
Tune to another station. If this station was one of your
presets, you may need to choose another station for that
preset button.
No Info Artist Name/Feature
not availableNo artist information is available at this time on this channel.
Your system is working properly.
No Info Song/Program Title
not availableNo song title information is available at this time on this
channel. Your system is working properly.
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Radio with Six-Disc CD
Radio Data System (RDS)
Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data
System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only
on FM stations that broadcast RDS information.With RDS, your radio can do the following:
·Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of
programming
·Receive announcements concerning local and
national emergencies
·Display messages from radio stations
·Seek to stations with traffic announcements
This system relies upon receiving speci®c information
from these stations and will only work when the
information is available. In rare cases, a radio station
may broadcast incorrect information that will cause
the radio features to work improperly. If this happens,
contact the radio station.
While you are tuned to an RDS station, the station
name or the call letters will appear on the display instead
of the frequency. RDS stations may also provide the
time of day, a program type (PTY) for current
programming, and the name of the program being
broadcast.
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XMŸ Radio Satellite Service (USA Only)
XMŸ is a continental U.S. based satellite radio service
that offers 100 coast to coast channels including
music, news, sports, talk, and children's programming.
XMŸ provides digital quality audio and text information,
including song title and artist name. A service fee is
required in order to receive the XMŸ service. For more
information, contact XMŸ at www.xmradio.com or
call 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
Playing the Radio
PWR (Power):Press this button to turn the system
on and off.
VOL (Volume):Turn this knob to increase or to
decrease volume.
AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume):With automatic
volume, your audio system adjusts automatically
to make up for road and wind noise as you drive by
increasing the volume as vehicle speed increases.Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to
select MIN, MED, or MAX. Each higher setting will
provide more volume compensation as vehicle speed
increases. The volume level should always sound
the same to you as you drive. If you don't want to use
automatic volume, select OFF.
RCL (Recall):Push this button to switch the display
between the radio station frequency and the time.
Pressing this button with the ignition off will display
the time.
For XMŸ (USA only, if equipped), press this button
while in XMŸ mode to retrieve four different categories
of information related to the current song or channel:
Artist, Song Title, Category or PTY, Channel
Number/Channel Name.
To change the default on the display, press the button
until you see the display you want, then hold the button
until the display ¯ashes. The selected display will now be
the default.
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