radio antenna OPEL AGILA 2009 Owners Manual

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Radio
Radio reception 3
Vehicle radio reception will differ from
that obtained with domestic radios.
As the vehicle antenna is relatively
near the ground, the broadcasting
companies cannot guarantee the
same quality of reception as is
obtained with a domestic radio using
an overhead antenna.
„Changes in distance from the
transmitter
„multi-path reception due to
reflection and
„shadowing
may cause hissing, noise, distortion
or loss of reception altogether.
AM-FM radio
The Infotainment system provides the
following wavebands:
AM (Long Wave and Medium Wave)
and FM (Frequency Modulation).
In addition, a manual storing and
automatic storing facility is available
on each of the wavebands, where stations can be manually or
automatically stored and recalled
using the preset stations buttons 1-6.
Radio mode
To enter radio mode when the
Infotainment system is switched-off
or while in any other mode, press the
FM/AM button h. The last station
selected is received.
Wavebands appear in the following
order when the FM/AM button h is
pressed repeatedly:
„FM1,
„FM2,
„LW,
„MW1,
„MW2.
Automatic search
To search for the next or previous
radio station, press and hold the
hbutton j (higher frequency) or
gbutton i (lower frequency) for
approx. 1 second and release.
The Infotainment system will tune to
the next receivable radio station on
the selected waveband.If ‘AF’ has been switched on
previously, the unit only searches for
RDS stations.
Station memory
In each waveband, 6 stations can be
stored under preset station memory
locations 1-6.
To store stations manually
Tune to the desired waveband and
station. Press and hold the preset
station button (1-6) for approx.
2 seconds where the selected station
is to be stored. Previously stored
stations are overwritten.
To store stations automatically
Tune to the desired waveband. Press
and hold the AST button 4 for
approx. 2 seconds. 6 stations with
strong signals are automatically
stored under preset station memory
locations 1-6. Previously stored
stations are overwritten.
If ‘AF’ has been switched on
previously, the unit only searches for
RDS stations.

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Selecting next or previous MP3
folder3
If the MP3 CD consists of several
folders, the required folder can be
selected as follows:
Press the DISC/FLD + button c to
skip to the next folder.
Press the - DISC/FLD button d to
skip back to the previous folder.
Displaying MP3 text
MP3 text types appear in the
following order when the TEXT
buttona is pressed repeatedly:
„Elapsed time,
„Folder name,
„File name.
Press and hold the TEXT buttona
for approx. 2 seconds to enable
scrolling text.
Removing CDs
Press the f button 1.
The CD is ejected.
Maintenance and care
„Never insert foreign objects in the
CD slot.
„If “ERROR 1” appears in the
display, the disc cannot be read. If
a normal, undamaged disc is
inserted and the message remains,
seek the assistance of a workshop.
„If “ERROR 3” appears in the
display, the player has developed
an unidentified error. The inserted
disc may not eject. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
„Do not use commercially available
CD protection sheets or discs
equipped with stabilisers, as they
may get trapped in the internal
mechanism.
„Do not use any abrasive chemicals,
cleaning solutions or strong
cleaners. Use only a soft cloth
moistened with soapy water.
„The system must only be serviced
by trained specialists. Faulty
installation or servicing may
invalidate the unit’s warranty.Mobile telephones and
radio equipment (CB) 3
Installation and operation
The Opel installation instructions and
the operating guidelines provided by
the telephone manufacturer must be
observed when fitting and operating a
mobile telephone.
Failure to do so could invalidate the
vehicle’s operating permit
(EU Directive 95/54/EG).
Requirements to ensure trouble-free
operation:
„Professionally installed exterior
antenna, to obtain the maximum
range possible
„Maximum transmission power
10 Watts.
„Installation of the telephone in a
suitable spot (front centre console).
Obtain advice on predetermined
installation locations for the external
antenna and equipment holder and
ways of using devices with
transmission power of more than
10 Watts.

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Operation of a handsfree attachment
with no outside antenna, using the
mobile telephone standards GSM
900/1800/1900 and UMTS, may take
place only if the maximum
transmission power of the mobile
telephone does not exceed 2 Watts,
in the case of GSM 900, and
otherwise 1 Watt.
For safety reasons, we recommend
that you do not use the phone while
driving. Even use of a handsfree set
can be a distraction while driving.
Observe any country-specific
regulations.
When used in the vehicle interior,
mobile telephones and radio
equipment (CB) with integrated
antenna may cause malfunctions in
the vehicle electronics.
9 Warning
Mobile telephones and radio
equipment (CB) should only be
used with an antenna fitted on the
vehicle exterior.