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next selection). Then, press REW (for the beginning of the current
selection) or FF (to advance to the next selection). The tape MUST have
a blank section of at least four seconds duration between programs.
5.Side 1–2:Press to change tape
direction.
6.REW (rewind):Press to rewind
the tape.
FF (fast forward):Press to
advance the tape.
7.Memory preset buttons:To set
a station: Select frequency band
AM/FM1/FM2; tune to a station,
press and hold a preset button until sound returns.
8.
Dolbynoise reduction:Works in tape mode only. Reduces tape
noise and hiss; press to activate/deactivate.
9.Scan:Press SCAN to hear a brief
sampling of all listenable radio
stations or all tape selections. Press
again to stop.
10.Tune:Works in radio mode only.
Press TUNE
/to change
frequency down/up
11.Seek:Press and
release
/for previous/next
strong station, selection or track.
12.Power/volume:Press to turn
ON/OFF; turn to increase or
decrease volume levels.
SIDE 1 - 2
REW
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When activated, AUTOSET will momentarily appear in the display when
any of the preset controls are pressed.
Speed sensitive volume:Radio volume changes automatically and
slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 turns the feature off and level 7 is
the maximum setting.
Press MENU to access and use
SELto adjust the volume setting.
The level will appear in the display.
Setting the clock:Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS
is displayed. Press
SELto manually decrease/increase the
hours/minutes. Press MENU again to disengage clock mode.
Note:The menu selections will remain in the display for approximately
10 seconds, at which time the display will return to the previous mode.
You may also exit the menu options by pressing any other audio control.
10.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band, tune
to a station, press and hold a preset
button until sound returns.
11.On/Off/Volume:Push to turn
on/off; turn to adjust the volume
levels.
Note:With the ignition turned off,
you may press the volume control to
momentarily view the clock.
12.CD:Press to enter CD mode if a CD is already present in the system.
In radio mode, the CD icon will appear in the display if a CD is loaded
into the system.
13.AM:Press to select the AM
frequency.
14.FM:Press to select the FM
frequency. Press repeatedly to
toggle between FM1 and FM2.
15.SHUF (Shuffle):Press to play
all tracks on the current CD in
random order. Press again to stop.
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3.BASS:Press BASS; then
press
SEL-TEXTto
decrease/increase the level of bass
output.
TREB (Treble):Press TREB; then
press
SEL-TEXTto
decrease/increase the level of treble
output.
4.BAL (Balance):Press BAL; then
press
SEL-TEXTto shift
sound to the left/right speakers.
FADE:Press FADE; then
press
SEL-TEXTto shift
sound to the rear/front speakers.
5.Phone/mute:Press to mute the
playing media. Press again to return
to the playing media or turn the
volume control to adjust the volume.
6.SEL/TEXT:Use with Bass,
Treble, Balance, Fade and other
menu functions.
TEXT:TEXT is only available when equipped with Satellite radio. Your
Audiophile radio may be equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit
to enable Satellite reception is available through your dealer. Detailed
Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit.Dealer
installed satellite kit available only in the continental United States.
7.MENU:Press MENU repeatedly
to access RDS on/off. Press
SEL-TEXTto toggle RDS on/off.
Press MENU again to access Program type mode or Show Type/Name
mode. (MENU must be pressed within 10 seconds to proceed to the next
RDS mode.)
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio
and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) recommend that FM radio
broadcasters use RDS technology to transmit information. FM radio
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stations are independently operated and individually elect to use RDS
technology to transmit station ID and program type as desired.
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.
With RDS ON, press MENU until the program type menu is displayed.
One of the various program types will appear. Press
SEL-TEXT
to scroll through music types. Press SEEK or SCAN to search for a
station playing the requested music category.
Show TYPE:Selects between displaying the station’s call letters or
music format when RDS is enabled. Press and hold MENU until SHOW
XX appears in the display. Press
SEL-TEXTto select NAME or
TYPE.
Compression:Brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more
consistent listening level when in CD mode. Press MENU repeatedly until
compression status is displayed. Press
SEL-TEXTcontrol to
enable the compression feature when COMPRESS OFF is displayed.
Press
SEL-TEXTcontrol again to disable the feature when
COMPRESS ON is displayed. When activated, the compression icon will
appear in the display.
Occupancy mode(Available only on Audiophile audios): Press MENU
repeatedly until occupancy mode appears in the display.
Press
SEL-TEXTto select ALL, DRIVER or REAR SEAT
occupancy mode.
Autoset:Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing
your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. Press MENU
repeatedly until AUTOSET appears in the display. Press
SEL-TEXT
to toggle ON/OFF. When the six strongest stations are filled, the station
stored in preset 1 will begin playing. If there are less than six strong
stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining presets. When
activated, AUTOSET will momentarily appear in the display when any of the
preset controls are pressed.
Speed sensitive volume:Radio volume changes automatically and
slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 turns the feature off and level 7 is
the maximum setting.
Press MENU repeatedly to access and use
SEL/TEXTto adjust
the volume setting. The level will appear in the display.
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Dolby:Works in tape mode to reduces tape noise and hiss. Press MENU
until DOLBY XX appears in the display. Press
SEL-TEXTto
toggle ON/OFF.
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.
Setting the clock:Press MENU repeatedly until SELECT HOUR or
SELECT MINS is displayed. Press
SEL-TEXTto manually
decrease/increase the hours/minutes. Press MENU again to disengage
clock mode.
Note:The menu selections will remain in the display for approximately
10 seconds, at which time the display will return to the previous mode.
You may also exit the menu options by pressing any other audio control.
8.Cassette:Insert a cassette facing to the right.
9.TUNE:Press to manually go up
or down the radio frequency.
CAT:CAT is only available when equipped with Satellite Radio. Your
system may be equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit to enable
Satellite reception is available through your dealer. Detailed Satellite
instructions are included with the dealer installed kit.
Dealer installed satellite kit not available in Canada.
10.Side 1–2:Press to access the
next side of the cassette tape. The
display will indicate whether TAPE
1orTAPE2isplaying.
11.SEEK:Press to access the
next/previous radio station, tape
selection or CD track.
12.REW (Rewind):Press to
rewind in tape or CD mode.
FF (Fast forward):Press to fast
forward in tape or CD mode.
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9.MENU:Press MENU repeatedly
to access RDS on/off.
Use
SEL-TEXTto toggle
RDS on/off. Press MENU again to access Program type mode or Show
Type mode. (MENU must be pressed within 10 seconds to proceed to
the next RDS mode.)
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio
and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) recommend that FM radio
broadcasters use RDS technology to transmit information. FM radio
stations are independently operated and individually elect to use RDS
technology to transmit station ID and program type as desired.
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.
With RDS ON, press MENU until the program type menu is displayed.
One of the various program types will appear. Press
SEL-TEXT
to scroll through music types. Press SEEK or SCAN to search for a
station playing the requested music category.
Show TYPE:Selects between displaying the station’s call letters or
music format when RDS is enabled. Press MENU until SHOW XX appears
in the display. Press to select NAME or TYPE.
Compression:Brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more
consistent listening level when in CD mode. Press MENU until
compression status is displayed. Press
SEL-TEXTto enable the
compression feature when COMPRESS OFF is displayed. Press the SEL
control again to disable the feature when COMPRESS ON is displayed.
When activated, the compression icon will illuminate in the display.
Occupancy mode(Available on Audiophile audios only): Press MENU
until occupancy mode appears in the display. Press
SEL-TEXTto
select ALL, DRIVER or REAR SEAT occupancy mode.
Autoset:Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. Press
MENU until AUTOSET appears in the display. Press
SEL-TEXT
to toggle ON/OFF. When the six strongest stations are filled, the station
stored in preset 1 will begin playing. If there are less than six strong
stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining presets.
When activated, AUTOSET will appear in the display when any of the
preset controls are pressed.
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Speed sensitive volume:Radio volume changes automatically and
slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 turns the feature off and level 7 is
the maximum setting.
Press MENU to access and use
SEL-TEXTto adjust the volume
setting. The level will appear in the display.
Setting the clock:Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS
is displayed. Press
SEL-TEXTto increase/decrease the
hours/minutes. Press MENU again to disengage clock mode.
10.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band, tune
to a station, press and hold a preset
button until sound returns. In CD mode, press to select a specific CD to
play.
11.On/Off/Volume:Push to turn
on/off; turn to adjust the volume
levels.
Note:With the ignition off, you may
press the volume control to
momentarily view the clock.
12.LOAD:Press to load a CD.
Press LOAD and a specific preset to
load in that particular slot. Available
slots are indicated by small flashing indicators in the display.When the
system is ready to accept a disc, LOAD CD X will appear in the display.
Load the CD. Press and hold to autoload up to 6 discs.
Note:Ensure that the system is ready to accept the CD. Do not force
the disc into the CD slot as damage could result.
13.AM/FM:Press repeatedly to
toggle between AM/FM1/FM2 mode.
14.CD:Press to enter CD mode.
Press CD and a preset to select a
specific CD to play.
15.SHUF (Shuffle) /SCAN:Press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of
radio stations or CD tracks on the current CD. Press again to stop.
SHUF (Shuffle):Press and hold to play the CD tracks in random order
for the CD currently being played. Press again to stop.
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RADIO FREQUENCIES
AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:
AM - 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz
FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz
RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS
There are three factors that can affect radio reception:
•Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the
weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.
•Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
•Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal
may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency
is displayed.
CASSETTE/PLAYER CARE
Do:
•Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less.
•Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole
and turning the hub.
•Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.
•Allow tapes which have been subjected to extreme heat, humidity or
cold to reach a moderate temperature before playing.
•Clean the cassette player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after
10–12 hours of play to maintain good sound/operation.
Don’t:
•Expose tapes to direct sunlight, extreme humidity, heat or cold.
•Leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not being
played.
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