radio OLDSMOBILE AURORA 1995 Owner's Manual

Close the door by sliding it all the way to the left. If the
door is left partially open, the changer will
not operate
and an error will occur.
When the door is closed, the changer
will begin
checking for discs
in the cartridge. This will continue
for
up to 1 1/2 minutes depending on the number of
discs loaded.
To eject the cartridge from the player, simply slide
the
CD changer door all the way open. The cartridge will
automatically eject. Remember to keep the door closed
whenever possible to prevent dirt and dust from getting
inside the changer.
AI1 of the CD functions are controlled by the radio
buttons except for ejecting the cartridge. Whenever
a
CD cartridge with discs is loaded in the changer, “CD”
will appear
in the radio display. If the CD changer is
checking the cartridge for CD’s, TD”
will flash in the
display
until the changer is ready to play. When a CD
begins playing, a box will appear around “CD“ along
with the disc number and track number. The disc
numbers are listed on the front
of the cartridge.
If or “E“ and a number appear on the display at
any time, an error has occurred. See “Cassette Tape and
CD Errors” later
in this section.
TAPE/CD or TAPE/AUX: If you have a cartridge
loaded
in the changer and the radio is playing, press
TAPE/CD
or TAPE/AUX to play the CD. To return to
the radio while a CD is playing, press
AM/FM. You can
also press TAPE/CD or TAPE/AUX to switch between a
tape and compact disc if both are loaded.
PROG: Press PROG to select the next disc in the
cartridge. Each time you press PROG, the disc number
on the radio display
will increment to the next available
CD.
If one of your CD’s cannot be played, its number
will be skipped when selecting discs with PROG.
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SEEK A/V: When you press SEEK while playing a
CD, it will go back t.o the start of the current track if more
than eight seconds
have played. If you press it again, the
changer
will go to previous tracks. When you press
SEEK A it will go to the next higher track on the disc.
SCAN: When you press SCAN while playing a CD,
you'll hear
the first few seconds of each selection on the
current disc. Press SCAN again to stop on
a selection.
The
CD will be muted while scanning and "SCAN" will
appear on the display.
FWD (Fast Forward): To advance a CD, press and
hold this button. While
the CD advances, elapsed time
will be displayed to help you find the desired passage.
REV (Fast Reverse): To reverse a CD, press and hold
this button. While the CD reverses, elapsed time
will be
displayed to help you find the desired passage.
Random: Press the number 5 button to enter the random
play mode. "RDM"
will appear on the display. In the
random mode: the tracks on all loaded discs
will be
played in random order.
If you press PROG or SEEK
while "RDM" is displayed, the next disc and track will
be selected randomly. If you press SCAN while "RDM"
is displayed, discs and tracks
will be scanned randomly.
Press the number
5 button again to turn off random and
return to normal operation.
Compression: While playing a CD, press NR to turn on
compression. "COMP"
will appear on the display.
Compression makes loud and
soft passages more equal
in volume. Press NR again to turn off compression.
Cassette Tape and CD Errors
If "Err" or "E" and a number appear in the radio display,
an error has occurred and the cassette or compact disc
temporarily cannot play.
If the error occurred while trying to play a cassette tape,
the following conditions may have caused the error:
0 The cassette tape is tight and the cassette player
cannot turn the hubs of the cassette tape. "E10" may
be displayed. Hold the cassette with the open end
down and try turning the right hub counterclockwise
with a pencil. Turn the tape over and repeat.
If the
hubs do not turn easily, your cassette tape may be
damaged and should not be used
in the cassette
player. Try
a new tape to make sure your cassette
player is working properly.
The cassette tape is broken. "El 1" may be displayed.
Check to see
if your tape is broken. Try a new
cassette tape.
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If the error occurred while trying to play a CD in the
radio or
in the CD changer, the following conditions
may have caused the error:
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The road is too rough. The disc should play when the
road is smoother.
The disc
is dirty, scratched, wet or upside down.
The air is very humid. If
so, wait about an hour and
try again.
“E34” is displayed when the CD changer door is left
open. Completely close the changer door to restore
normal operation.
“E35” is displayed when an empty cartridge is
inserted into the CD changer. Try the cartridge again
with a disc loaded.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be
corrected, please contact your retailer. If your radio
displays an error number, write it down and provide it to
your retailer
when reporting the problem.
Theftlock@ Anti-Theft Feature
Your radio may have the Theftlock@ feature.
Theftlock@is designed to discourage theft
of your radio.
It works by using a secret code to disable the radio
functions whenever battery power is removed.
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
is removed. 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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To Enable the Theftlock@ Feature
The instructions which follow explain how to enter your
secret code to activate the Theftlock@ system. It
is
recommended that you read through all nine steps
before starting the procedure.
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 to the ACCESSORY or RUN
position.
3. Press the PWR/VOL button to turn the radio off.
NOTE:
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.
4. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down
until “---” shows on the display. Next you will use
the secret code number which you have written
down.
5. Press the MN button and “000” will appear on the
display.
6. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree
7. Press the HR button to make the first one or two
with
your code.
digits agree with your code.
8. After you have confirmed that the code matches the
one you wrote down, press AM/FM. The display will
show “rEP” to indicate that you need to repeat steps
5-7 to confirm your secret code.
9. Press AMEM and this time the display will show
Any time Theftlock@
is activated and the battery power
is removed, the radio
will display “LOC.”
“SEC” indicating that your radio is secure.
To Unlock Theftlock@ After a Power Loss
Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than
15 seconds between steps:
1. “LO”’ will appear when the ignition is on.
2. Press the MN button and “000” will appear on the
display.
3. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree
with your code.
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4. Press the HR button to make the first one or two
digits agree with your code.
5. After you have confirmed that the code in the display
matches the secret code
you have written down,
press AM/FM. “SEC” will appear
in the display,
indicating that the radio is now operable and secure.
If the code entered to unlock Theftlock@ is incorrect, the
radio will remain locked. After eight unsuccessful
attempts to unlock
the radio, the display will show
“InOP” (inoperative). At this point you will need
to
keep the ignition on for one hour before you may
attempt to enter another code. After three unsuccessful
attempts to unlock the radio,
the display will show
“InOP” (inoperative) again.
If you forget your code or cannot unlock the radio,
contact your retailer for assistance.
To Disable Theftlock@
Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than
15 seconds between steps:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
4.
7.
Turn the ignition to the ACCESSORY or RUN
position.
Press the PWR/VOL button to
turn the radio off.
Press the
1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down
until “SEC” shows in the display.
Press the MN button and
“000” will appear on the
display.
Press MN again to make the last two digits agree
with your code.
Press the
HR button to make the first one or two
digits agree with your code.
After you have confirmed that the code in the display
matches the secret code you have written down,
press AMEM. The display will show
“---”
indicating that the radio is no longer secured.
If the code entered is incorrect, “SEC” will appear in the
display. The radio
will remain secured until the correct
code is entered.
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Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Audio
System
Some audio system
functions described
in the
previous pages can also be
operated with the Steering
Wheel Touch Controls.
Other touch controls also operate some climate controls.
See “Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Climate
Control” earlier in
this section.
VOL (Volume): Press to increase or decrease volume.
SEEK: Each time you press SEEK, you will tune in a
radio station higher on the AM or FM band.
When playing
a tape, press SEEK to listen to the next
selection on the tape. There must be
at least a
four-second gap between selections on the tape. When playing
a CD, press SEEK to listen
to the next
selection
on the disc,
PROG (Program): Press PROG to tune in a preset
radio station higher on the AM or
FM band.
When playing
a tape, press PROG to play the other side
of the tape.
When playing a CD
in the trunk-mounted CD changer,
press
PROG to select the next disc in the cartridge.
Understanding Radio Reception
FM Stereo
FM stereo will give you the best sound, but FM signals
will reach only about
10 to 40 miles (1 6 to 65 km). Tall
buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing
the sound to come and
go.
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 also
pick up noise from things like storms and power lines.
To lower this noise, try reducing the treble level by
turning the
TREB knob or, if you have the TONE
feature, by selecting the VOCAL tone setting.
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Using Your Radio Properly
Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable
until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher
volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud
and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by
adjusting
the volume control on your radio to a safe
sound level before your hearing adapts to it.
To help
avoid hearing loss or damage:
1. Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting.
2. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably
and clearly.
NOTICE:
Before you add any sound equipment to your
vehicle-like a tape player, CB radio, mobile
telephone
or two-way radio-be sure you can add
what you want.
If you can, it’s very important to
do it properly. Added sound equipment may
interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s
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engine, Delco@ radio or other systems, and even
damage them. And, your vehicle’s systems may
interfere with the operation
of sound equipment
that has been added improperly.
So, before adding sound equipment, check with
your retailer and be sure to check federal rules
covering mobile radio and telephone units.
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly is subject to
reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged
mechanism. Cassette tapes that are not properly stored
in their plastic cases away from contaminants, direct
sunlight, and extreme heat may not operate properly and
could cause premature failure of the tape player.
Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may
degrade over time. Always verify that the cassette tape is
in
good condition before obtaining service on your tape player.
Your tape player should be cleaned with every
50 hours of
use to provide optimum perfornxmce. Your radio may
display “Cln” to remind you that you have used your tape
player for
50 hours without re-setting the tape clean timer.
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If you notice a reduction in sound quality, regardless of
when the tape player was last cleaned, try playing a
different cassette tape to see if the tape or the tape player is
at fault.
If the second cassette results in no improvement in
sound quality, try cleaning the tape player.
Proper tape player cleaning should be done
with a
scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette. This is
a wet-type cleaning system that uses a cleaning cassette
with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the
cleaner cassette turn. If you use this type of cleaner, the
radio
may display an error and eject the cartridge. This
is normal and
is the result of an added feature in the tape
player that detects broken tapes.
If an error occurs, you
will need
to insert the cleaning cassette at least three
times to ensure thorough cleaning.
You may prefer to
use 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
cause an error, but may not clean as thoroughly as the
scrubbing-type cleaner. Whichever cleaning method
YOLI choose, follow the
instructions included with the cleaning cassette to
properly clean the tape player. Cleaning cassettes are
available
in most stores that sell audio products. A
scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through
your retailer (SPO#
12344600).
Cassette tape adapter kits for portable CD players will
not work in your cassette player. These adapters will
cause the radio to display an error and the adapter
cassette
will eject.
Care of Your Compact Discs
Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases
or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight
and dust.
If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a
clean,
soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and
clean
it, wiping from the center to the edge.
Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling
discs. Pick
up discs by grasping the outer edges or the
edge
of the hole and the outer edge.
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Power Antenna Mast Care
Your power antenna will
look its best and work well
if it’s cleaned from time to
time.
To Clean the Antenna Mast
1.
2.
3.
4.
Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna to
full mast extension.
Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or
equivalent solvent.
Wipe a cloth over the mast sections, removing any
dirt.
Wipe the antenna dry with a clean cloth before
retracting.
5. Make the antenna go up and down by turning the
radio or ignition on and off.
6. Then repeat steps 2 through 4 if necessary.
NOTICE:
Don’t lubricate the power antenna. Lubrication
could damage it.
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,- Before entering an automatic car wash, turn off
, , your radio to make the power antenna go down.
This will prevent the mast from possibly getting
damaged.
If the antenna does not go down when
you turn the radio
off, it may be damaged or need
to be cleaned. In either case, lower the antenna by
hand by carefully pressing the antenna down.
If the mast portion of your antenna is damaged, you can
easily replace it. See your retailer
for a replacement kit
and follow the instructions in the kit.
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NOTICE:
Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage
to
your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty.
Trying
to start your Aurora by pushing or pulling
it won’t
work, and it could damage your vehicle.
To Jump Start Your Aurora:
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a I2-volt
battery
with a negative ground system.
NOTICE:
If the other system isn’t a 12-volt system with a
negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged.
2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables
can reach, but be s~lre the vehicles aren’t touching
each other. If they are,
it could cause a ground
connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able
to
start your Aurora, and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
You could be injured
if the vehicle rolls. Set the
parking brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an
automatic transaxle in PARK (P) or a manual
transaxle
in NEUTRAL (N).
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all
lights that aren’t needed, and radios. This
will avoid
sparks and help
save both batteries. And it could
save your radio!
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If you leave your radio on, it could be badly
damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty.
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