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Radio Operation

Delco(R) AM/FM Stereo, Cassette Player, Compact Disc (CD) Player And Clock:




RADIO DISPLAY ILLUMINATION
When the headlamps or parking lamps are turned on, the illumination of the display is controlled by the illumination controller (located on the lower instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel). When the headlamps or parking lamps are off, the display is lighted at 100% intensity and is not adjustable.

ON VOL
The ignition must be in the ACC or ON positions for the radio to operate. With the ignition in the OFF position, the time will he displayed for approximately 5 seconds by pressing the RCL button. When the ignition is in the ACC or ON positions and the radio is turned off, the time will be displayed and all controls except tape eject and those required to set the clock will be deactivated; refer to Clock Operation. Turning the knob clockwise, past the detent, initially turns the radio on and turning further will increase volume. To decrease volume, turn the knob counterclockwise. Continuing past the detent turns radio off.

RCL
Pressing the RCL button (with the radio on) will toggle the display between the clock and radio frequency. After approximately 5 seconds the display will revert to the clock. This dual function button is also used to set the clock; refer to Clock Operation.

AM-FM
Press this button to toggle between the AM and FM bands. AM, FM1 or FM2 will appear on the display depending upon the band chosen, and the radio will automatically go to the frequency tuned when that band was last active.

PSCAN
Pressing the PSCAN button will preview the preset stations on the band currently selected (AM, FM1 or FM2) starting with the first preset button and proceeding through the sixth button, stopping on each for approximately 5 seconds. Each frequency and button number will be displayed as it is tuned. If not discontinued before reaching the sixth preset button, the radio will return to the first button and repeat the process. Press PSCAN to cancel the preset scan function.

SEEK
The seek function is activated by pressing either end of the button. Press SEEK> to automatically tune to the next higher station within range. Press
TUNE
Press and hold the TUNE> button to manually tune to the next higher frequency. Press and hold the button is held down for more than 1 second, the radio will go into fast tune. On the AM band, the frequency advances in increments of 10 kHz in both directions. On the FM band, the frequency advances in increments of 0.2 MHz in both directions. Release the button when desired frequency is reached. This duel function button is also used to set the clock; refer to Clock Operation.

Radio Frequency Preset Buttons
There are six station preset buttons numbered 1 through 6. They permit presetting of 18 stations (6 AM and 12 FM-6 on FM1 and 6 on FM2).
To set a station preset button:
1. Select the desired band (AM or FM).
2. Tune the radio to the desired station.
3. Press and hold the desired preset button for approximately 3 seconds. The sound will be interrupted during this step. When the sound resumes, the button is set to the desired station and the button can be released. The radio will now automatically tune to pre-determined station when the button is pressed.

If the radio power is interrupted, the preset buttons lose their memory and must be reset. All six buttons have three functions. Refer to Cassette Player Operation and Compact Disc (CD) Player Operation for details on their other functions.

Setting Tone
Turn the BASS knob (outer ring) clockwise to increase bass and counterclockwise to decrease it. Turn the TREB knob (inner ring) clockwise to increase treble and counterclockwise to decrease it.

NOTE: When a preset equalization is active, rotating either the TREB or BASS knob will cancel the preset equalization and revert to the TREB and BASS controls.

LOUD
To increase the bass tone at low volume levels, press the LOUD button. When the loudness feature is activated, LOUD will appear on the display. Press the LOUD button again to disable the loudness feature and return to normal bass tone.

TONE SELECT
Press the TONE SELECT button to activate the present tone function and select preset treble and bass equalization settings for ROCK, NEWS, POP, JAZZ or CLASSICAL. Each time the TONE SELECT button is pressed, another setting will appear on the display. Press the TONE SELECT button again after CLASSICAL and control of the tone will revert to the TREB and BASS controls.

NOTE: When a preset equalization is active, rotating either the TREB or BASS knob will cancel the preset equalization and revert to the TREB and BASS controls.

Adjusting Speaker Balance
Turn the BAL knob (outer ring) to move the sound between the right and left speakers. Turn the FADE knob (inner ring) to move the sound between the front and rear speakers.