radio CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2003 5.G User Guide
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4 REV (Reverse):Press this pushbutton to reverse the
tape rapidly. Press it again to return to playing speed.
The radio will play while the tape reverses.
W5 (Dolbyž):Press this pushbutton to reduce
background noise. The double-D symbol will appear on
the display.
Dolby
žNoise Reduction is manufactured under a
license from DolbyžLaboratories Licensing Corporation.
Dolbyžand the double-D symbol are trademarks of
DolbyžLaboratories Licensing Corporation.
FWD 6 (Forward):Press this pushbutton to advance
quickly to another part of the tape. Press it again
to return to playing speed. The radio will play while the
tape advances.
oSEEKp:Your tape must have at least three
seconds of silence between each selection for seek to
work. Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or
to the previous selection on the tape.
AM FM:Press this button to listen to the radio when a
tape is playing.
TAPE AUX (Auxiliary):Press this button to play a
cassette tape when listening to the radio. The tape
symbol with an arrow will appear on the display while
the tape is active. If your system is equipped with
a remote playback device, pressing this button a second
time will allow the remote device to play.EJECT:Press this button to remove the tape. The radio
will play. EJECT may be used with the ignition or radio
off. Cassettes may be loaded with the radio off if this
button is pressed ®rst. If you leave a cassette tape in the
player while listening to the radio, it may become warm.
Cassette Tape Messages
CLN (Clean):If this message appears on the display,
the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will
still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as
possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player.
See
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player on page 3-78.
CD Adapter Kits
It is possible to use a portable CD player adapter kit
with your cassette tape player after activating the bypass
feature on your tape player.
To activate the bypass feature, use the following steps:
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press and hold the TAPE AUX button for ®ve
seconds. The tape symbol on the display will
¯ash for two seconds, indicating the feature is
active.
4. Insert the adapter into the cassette slot. It will
power up the radio and begin playing.
The override feature will remain active until EJECT is
pressed.
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Radio with CD
Your vehicle is equipped with six Bosežampli®ed
speakers. See your dealer for details.
Playing the Radio
PWR (Power):Press this knob to turn the system on
and off.
VOL (Volume):Turn the knob to increase or to
decrease volume.
RECALL:Press this button to switch the display
between time and radio station frequency. Time display
is available with the ignition turned off.
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. Turn the control
ring behind the upper knob clockwise to increase
the SCV. Each notch on the control ring 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, turn the control
all the way down.
Finding a Station
AM FM:Press this button to switch between AM, FM1
and FM2. The display will show your selection.
TUNE:Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn it to
choose radio stations. Push the knob back into its stored
position when you're not using it.
oSEEKp:Press the right or the left arrow to go to
the next or to the previous station.
To scan stations, press one of the SEEK arrows for two
seconds. SCAN will appear on the display. The radio
will go to a station, play for a few seconds, then go on to
the next station. Press SEEK again to stop scanning.
The radio will seek or scan only to stations that are
in the selected band and only to those with a strong
signal.
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P.SCAN (Preset Scan):Press this button to listen to
each of your favorite stations stored on the pushbuttons
for a few seconds. The AUTO TONE setting stored
for that pushbutton will be automatically chosen.
P.SCAN will appear on the display. Press P.SCAN
again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning
presets.
The radio will scan only to stations that are in the
selected band and only to those with a strong signal.
Setting Preset Stations
The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your
favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM,
six FM1 and six FM2) by performing the following
steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press AM FM to select AM, FM1 or FM2.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press AUTO TONE to select the equalization that
best suits the type of station selected.5. Press and hold one of the six numbered
pushbuttons. The sound will mute. When it returns,
release the pushbutton. Whenever you press
that numbered pushbutton, the station you set will
return and the AUTO TONE equalization that
you selected will also be automatically selected for
that pushbutton.
6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
BASS:To adjust the bass, press this knob lightly so it
extends. Turn the knob to increase or to decrease bass.
TREB (Treble):To adjust the treble, press this knob
lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to increase or
to decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy, you
may want to decrease the treble.
Return these knobs to their stored positions when
you're not using them.
AUTO TONE (Automatic Tone):Press this button to
choose bass and treble equalization settings designed
for country/western, jazz, talk, pop, rock and classical
stations.
To return the bass and treble to the manual mode,
either press and release the AUTO TONE button until
the display goes blank or press and release the BASS or
TREB knob and turn it until the display goes blank.
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REV 4 (Reverse):Press and hold this pushbutton to
quickly reverse within a track. Release it to play
the passage. You can use the counter reading on the
display to locate a passage easily.
FWD 6 (Forward):Press and hold this pushbutton to
quickly advance within a track. Release it to play
the passage. You can use the counter reading on the
display to locate a passage easily.
oSEEKp:Press the left arrow to go to the start of
the current or to the previous track. Press the right
arrow to go to the start of the next track. If either arrow
is held or pressed more than once, the player will
continue moving backward or forward through the CD.
RECALL:Press this button to see which track is
playing. Press it again within ®ve seconds to see how
long it has been playing (elapsed time). The track
number will also appear when you change the volume
or when a new track starts to play.
AM FM:Press this button to listen to the radio when a
CD is playing.
CD AUX (Auxiliary):Press this button to play a CD
when listening to the radio. CD will appear on the display
when a disc is in the player, whether it is active or
not. If your system is equipped with a remote playback
device, pressing this button a second time will allow
the remote device to play.EJECT:Press this button to eject the CD. The radio
will play. EJECT may be used with the ignition or radio
off. CDs may be loaded with the radio off if this
button is pressed ®rst.
If you turn off the ignition or radio with a CD in the
player, it will stay in the player. When you turn on the
ignition or radio, the disc will start playing where it
was stopped. If you press EJECT but do not remove the
disc, the player will pull the disc back in to protect it
after about one minute. If you leave the CD in the player
while listening to the radio, it may become warm.
Compact Disc Messages
ERR (Error):If this message appears on the display,
and/or the disc comes out, it could be for one of
the following reasons:
·You're driving on a very rough road. When the road
becomes smoother, the disc should play.
·It's very hot. When the temperature returns to
normal, the disc should play.
·The disc is dirty, scratched, wet or upside down.
·It is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and
try again.
·There may have been a problem while burning
the CD.
·The label may be caught in the CD player.
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Whenever a CD magazine with discs is loaded in the
changer, the compact disc symbol will appear on
the radio display. If the CD changer is checking the
magazine for CDs, the compact disc symbol will ¯ash on
the display until the changer is ready to play. When a
CD begins playing, CD will appear in the bottom
left corner and a disc and track number will be
displayed. The disc numbers are listed on the front of
the magazine.
All of the CD functions are controlled by the radio
pushbuttons except for ejecting the magazine.
Operating the Trunk-Mounted CD
Changer with the AM-FM Radio with
Cassette
If an error appears on the display, see ªCompact Disc
Messagesº later in this section.
The following pushbuttons are used for the
trunk-mounted CD changer.
1 PREV (Previous):Press this pushbutton to go to the
previous track if the current track has been playing
for less than eight seconds. If pressed when the current
track has been playing for more than eight seconds,
it will go to the beginning of the current track. If you hold
or press this pushbutton more than once, the player
will continue moving back through the disc.2 PROG (Program):Press this pushbutton to select
the next disc in the magazine. If a CD cannot be played,
its number will be skipped when selecting discs while
using this pushbutton.
3 NEXT:Press this pushbutton to advance to the next
track. If you press and hold this pushbutton or press
it more than once, the player will continue moving
forward through the disc.
REV 4 (Reverse):Press and hold this pushbutton to
quickly reverse within a track. Release this pushbutton
to resume play.
W5 (Dolbyž):This pushbutton has no function when
playing a CD.
FWD 6 (Forward):Press and hold this pushbutton to
quickly advance within a track. Release this pushbutton
to resume play.
RECALL:Press this button to see what track is
currently playing. Press it again within ®ve seconds to
see how long the track has been playing. When a
new track starts to play, the track number will also
appear. Press it a third time and the time of day will be
displayed.
oSEEKp:The left arrow works the same as the
PREV pushbutton and the right arrow works the
same as the NEXT pushbutton.
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P.SCAN (Preset Scan):Press this button to play the
compact discs in random, rather than sequential, order.
RDM will appear on the display. Press this button
again to turn off random play.
AM/FM:Press this button to listen to the radio when
playing a cassette tape or a compact disc.
TAPE AUX (Auxiliary):Press this button to play a CD
when listening to the radio. You can also press this
button to switch between playing a tape in the cassette
tape player and playing a CD in the trunk-mounted
CD changer, if both are loaded.
Operating the Trunk-Mounted CD
Changer with the AM-FM Radio
with CD
If an error appears on the display, see ªCompact Disc
Messagesº later in this section.
The following pushbuttons are used for the
trunk-mounted CD changer.
1 PREV (Previous):Press this pushbutton to go to the
previous track if the current track has been playing
for less than eight seconds. If pressed when the current
track has been playing for more than eight seconds,
it will go to the beginning of the current track. If you hold
or press this pushbutton more than once, the player
will continue moving back through the disc.2 RDM (Random):Press this pushbutton to play the
compact discs in random, rather than sequential, order.
RDM will appear on the display. Press this pushbutton
again to turn off random play.
3 NEXT:Press this pushbutton to advance to the next
track. If you press and hold this pushbutton or press
it more than once, the player will continue moving
forward through the disc.
REV 4 (Reverse):Press and hold this pushbutton to
quickly reverse within a track. Release this pushbutton
to resume play.
5:Press this pushbutton to select the next disc in the
magazine. If a CD cannot be played, its number
will be skipped when selecting discs while using this
pushbutton.
FWD 6 (Forward):Press and hold this pushbutton to
quickly advance within a track. Release this pushbutton
to resume play.
RECALL:Press this button to see what track is
currently playing. Press it again within ®ve seconds to
see how long the track has been playing. When a
new track starts to play, the track number will also
appear. Press it a third time and the time of day will be
displayed.
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oSEEKp:The left arrow works the same as the
PREV pushbutton and the right arrow works the
same as the NEXT pushbutton.
AM/FM:Press this button to listen to the radio when
playing a compact disc.
CD AUX (Auxiliary):Press this button to play a CD
when listening to the radio. You can also press
this button to switch between playing a CD in the
compact disc player and playing a CD in the
trunk-mounted CD changer, if both are loaded.
Compact Disc Messages
If an error occurs while trying to play a CD in the
compact disc player or changer, the following conditions
may have caused the error:
·You're driving on a very rough road. When the road
becomes smoother, the disc should play.
·The disc is dirty, scratched, wet or upside down.
·The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and
try again.
·The CD changer door is open. Completely close the
changer door to restore normal operation.
·An empty magazine is in the CD changer. Try the
magazine again with a disc loaded on one of the
trays.If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason,
try a known good CD.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can't be
corrected, contact your dealer. If your radio displays an
error message, write it down and provide it to your
dealer when reporting the problem.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCKžis designed to discourage theft of your
radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio
functions whenever battery power is interrupted.
The THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used or
ignored. If ignored, the system plays normally and
the radio is not protected by the feature. If THEFTLOCK
is activated, your radio will not operate if stolen.
When THEFTLOCK is activated, the radio will display
LOC to indicate a locked condition anytime battery
power has been interrupted. If your battery loses power
for any reason, you must unlock the radio with the
secret code before it will operate.
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Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature
The instructions which follow explain how to enter
your secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system.
Read through all nine steps before starting the
procedure.
If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between
any steps, the radio automatically reverts to time
and you must start the procedure over at Step 4.
1. Write down any three or four-digit number from 000
to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from
the vehicle.
2. Turn the ignition on.
3. Turn the radio off.
4. Press the 1 and 4 pushbuttons at the same time.
Hold them down until --- shows on the display.
Next you will use the secret code number which you
have written down.
5. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display.
6. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree
with your code.
7. Press HR to make the ®rst one or two digits agree
with your code.8. Press AM FM after you have con®rmed that the
code matches the secret code you have written
down. The display will show REP to let you know
that you need to repeat Steps 5 through 7 to con®rm
your secret code.
9. Press AM FM and this time the display will show
SEC to let you know that your radio is secure.
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature
After a Power Loss
Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than
15 seconds between steps:
1. Turn the ignition on. LOC will appear on the
display.
2. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display.
3. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree
with your code.
4. Press HR to make the ®rst one or two digits agree
with your code.
5. Press AM FM after you have con®rmed that the
code matches the secret code you have written
down. The display will show SEC, indicating
the radio is now operable and secure.
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If you enter the wrong code eight times, INOP will
appear on the display. You will have to wait an hour
with the ignition on before you can try again. When you
try again, you will only have three chances to enter
the correct code before INOP appears.
If you lose or forget your code, contact your dealer.
Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature
Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than
15 seconds between steps:
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press the 1 and 4 pushbuttons at the same time.
Hold them down until SEC shows on the display.
4. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display.
5. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree
with your code.
6. Press HR to make the ®rst one or two digits agree
with your code.
7. Press AM FM after you have con®rmed that the
code matches the secret code you have written
down. The display will show ---, indicating that the
radio is no longer secured.If the code entered is incorrect, SEC will appear on the
display. The radio will remain secured until the correct
code is entered.
When battery power is removed and later applied to a
secured radio, the radio won't turn on and LOC will
appear on the display.
To unlock a secured radio, see ªUnlocking the
Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Lossº earlier in
this section.
Understanding Radio Reception
AM
The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM,
especially at night. The longer range, however, can
cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick
up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try
reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it.
FM
FM stereo will give you the best sound, but FM signals
will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km).
Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals,
causing the sound to come and go.
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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause
reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged
mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their
cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and
extreme heat. If they aren't, they may not operate
properly or may cause failure of the tape player.
Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every
50 hours of use. Your radio may display CLN to
indicate that you have used your tape player for
50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer. If this
message appears on the display, your cassette
tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes,
but you should clean it as soon as possible to
prevent damage to your tapes and player. If you notice
a reduction in sound quality, try a known good
cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault.
If this other cassette has no improvement in sound
quality, clean the tape player.
For best results, use a scrubbing action, non-abrasive
cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape
head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. The
recommended cleaning cassette is available through
your dealership.The cut tape detection feature of your cassette tape
player may identify the cleaning cassette as a damaged
tape, in error. To prevent the cleaning cassette from
being ejected, use the following steps:
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press and hold the TAPE AUX button for ®ve
seconds. The tape symbol on the display will
¯ash for two seconds.
4. Insert the scrubbing action cleaning cassette.
5. Eject the cleaning cassette after the manufacturer's
recommended cleaning time.
After the cleaning cassette is ejected, the cut tape
detection feature will be active again.
You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type
cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to
clean the tape head. This type of cleaning cassette will
not eject on its own. A non-scrubbing action cleaner
may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type
cleaner. The use of a non-scrubbing action, dry-type
cleaning cassette is not recommended.
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